Mexia Weather Cools. Rabies Warning And Cotton Good News
Tuesday bring 92 in Mexia with 72 overnight low and a shift toward cooler air across Texas. Rain arrived in the Panhandle and Amarillo reported .77 inch while Pampa saw 25. Junction reached 144 and fell to 42 at night. A dog bite incident prompts a rabies caution urging kept pets secured. Cecil McDonald delivered Limestone County’s first cotton bale. Mexia Textile Mills paid 40 cents plus Chamber bonus, whileDollar Day sales loom for local merchants Friday through Monday.
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Mexia
Southern Pacific
Amateurs Weather Forecasting
Panhandle
Amarillo
Pampa
Junction
Cecil McDonald
Limestone County
Cecil
Shiloh
Mexia Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Chambers
Swartt Cotton Gin Company
Tamestone
McDonald
Roy Stokes
Route 4
MacDonaie
Swift Oil Company
Week's Calendar Thursday August 5 Rotary and Jaycee Meetings
Rotary Club meets at noon in regular session at J. and Vv. Cafe. Jaycee Group gathers at J. and V. Cafe at 7 30 p m for their meeting. Friday August 6 IOOF scheduled for 7 30 p m.
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Rotary Club
Jaycee
Secrecy blackout on Allies talks with Stalin
Washington reports a secrecy blackout on details of the Western Allies talks with Stalin. Berlin blocks and guards tighten around Soviet military HQ after Monday night attack. tense Kremlin diplomacy continues with no official disclosure.
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Stalin
Washington
George C
Snail Tudey
Secre
Jarspais
First Methodist Church to Hold Quarterly Meeting
Rev EO H Gordon announces the first quarterly conference of this six enroll will meet at First Methodist Church in Mesa on Thursday evening August 4 at 6 00 pm District Superintendent will call the business session and preside About forty members form the conference and will participate in plans for church work All members and friends are invited to attend.
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EO O H. Gordon
Fat Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Mesa
Cratchfield Uf
Former Mexiaite Named Manager at Texas A&I College Farm
A former resident of Mexia has been appointed manager of the Texas A&I College Farm. The selection follows a review of candidates including Leon and Kenney who will assume roles in overseeing farm operations and student programs at the college.
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Mexiaite
Texas A&i College Farm
Adnenieraion
Texas A & Tos Redlaging
Leon
Kenney
Jaycees Set Meeting Amid Mexia Weekend Plans
Local Jaycees announce a Thursday night gathering at 8 p m in Mexia as part of a weekend schedule. The event aims to discuss community activities and future projects for the group during the upcoming weekend.
Abandon Anti Poll Tax Aims in Senate for Quick Adjournment
Senate Republicans drop anti poll tax push and seek swift adjournment while a meat price protest spreads nationwide. Secretary Brannan warns meat costs will rise through summer without action, as dealers report patchy shortages and some stores note reduced high priced cuts amid price pressure.
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Senate Gop
Washington
Charles F. Brannan
Senate Banking Committee
Will Try for Rule Change Next Year To Halt Filibusters
The Senate Republicans abandon efforts on an anti-poll tax bill facing a determined Southern filibuster. They plan to push a frontal attack on the filibuster weapon and seek to tighten credit restrictions and housing programs while adjourning early next week.
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Senate Repub
GOP
Eugene D. MMi
Republican
Sena
Saulae
Order
Senate
Millikin
Congress
Mexia Youth Bitten By Dog In Vacant Lot Incident
A Mexia youth identified as Gregory Dabney of 724 East Early Street was bitten by a dog in a vacant lot between Grayson and Ivory streets late Tuesday afternoon. He received medical treatment and was reported Wednesday afternoon to be doing fine. the dog was said to have been vaccinated.
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Mexia
Dabney
Gregory
Easterly Street
Grayson and
IV Streets
Grass Fires Keep Mexia Fire Dept Busy
Fire Chief O W Mansecti reports the Mexia Fire Department responded to five grass fires over two days. Incidents included near P B Cate home at Pt Enterprise, Mexia State School on East Hopkins Street, a town across Highway 14, 409 East Grayson, and North McKinney. No damage reported and residents urged to avoid burning trash in hot windy weather.
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Mexia
Durieg
P. B. Cate
Enterprise
Cate
Mexia State Sch
Hopkins Street
Highway 14
East Grayson
North McKinney
National Guard Maintains Ring At Univis Lens Plant
Dayton dispatch reports National Guard troops kept a cordon around the Univis Lens Co. plant as workers returned to nonstrike jobs. No clashes with United Electrical Workers were observed amid the ongoing labor dispute and broader industrial tensions.
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National Guard
Treops
Univis Lens Co
United Electrical Workers
Onlc
NEA Telephoto
House Investigators Say White House Kept Commie Suspect in Government
House un American Activities Committee reports Nathan Silvermaster remained in government four years after the Civil War era amid White House influence. The Russian born suspected as a Soviet secret police agent denied Bentley charges and faced loyalty review actions. The hearings also covered William Remington's potential discharge for loyalty concerns.
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Washington
House
White House
Nathan Gregory Sivermaster
Elizabeth T Bentley
Silversmaster
City Commission Votes 1948 Tax Rate At $1.75
The City Commission sets the 1948 property tax rate at 1.75 dollars per hundred, with plans to finalize the levy and report results to election officials. The notice references municipal budgeting steps and the upcoming assessment period, noting deadlines surrounding the memorial and city administration.
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City Commission
Johnson Accuses Coke of Dodging Tatt Hartley Issue
Rep Landson J uppenert accuses Coke of dodging tatt Hartley issue as state boards approve drainage project in Austin amid political letterroom.
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Johnson
Coke
Sol Bloom Predicts Truman Victory in New York
Sol Bloom tells President Truman he will carry New York state in the upcoming election. He notes the Dewey coalition faces a strong GOP contest as Thurmond and Wright would secure southern and border electoral support if the Thurmond Wright ticket lines up. The article cites pledges from electors and mentions a petition related to ballot dynamics.
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Sol Bloom
Truman
New York
Thomas E
Oon
Toomean-Burkley
York State
Truparty
Werats Tucker
Sipp
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carn- Gev
Fielding Wright
Bas Marie Wolrs
North Carolina
Thurmond
Wright
Constable Lankford Recovers Stolen Car
Constable Lankford recovered a stolen 1948 Pontiac found abandoned near Fort Parker State Park. The car, reported stolen last Friday, was towed and returned to the owner, Clyde Waren Grace, after officers traced it to the area.
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Lankford
Constable B
Clyde Ben- Waren
Grace
Fort Parker
Veteran Contact Representative In Mexia Thursday
A veteran outreach event will be held in Mexia on Thursday featuring a contact representative available to assist veterans with benefits and service connections. The session aims to connect attendees with resources and answer questions on eligibility and claims.
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Mexia
Pure Oil Company To Hold Annual Picnic Friday
Pure Oil Company plans an annual company picnic scheduled for Friday at Post Plane Park. The event will be attended by employees and likely features games and food activities.
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Pure Oil Company
Hurold Stoegtert
Anmoureya
Carncal
Stock Market Lays Out Mixed Futures in Turbulent Session
Markets at a glance show mixed action with Ambac and AT T stocks under pressure and several blue chips fluctuating. Analysts note lower futures and commodity price movement as trading remains unsettled with thin volume and crop-bean sensitivity.
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