Weather Notes and Local Color From Mexia
Mexia reports Friday temperatures 13 as high and 42 as low with 0.15 inch rainfall. Heaviest 24 hour rainfall was 1.1 inches at Palestine, other totals include Waco 0.97, Lufkin 0.41, Dallas 0.13, Abilene 0.12. Christmas nostalgia and local notices follow, mentioning Easter bunnies at Mr. S. E. Bell’s home and reflections on Don Quillen and Fountain Inn in South Carolina.
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Mexia
Texas
Earry
Weather Bureau
Collier
Palestine
Waco
Bryan
Lufkin al
Dallas
Abilene
Worth
Houstontin
Beaumont Arkana
Armarillo
Brownsville
S. E. Bell
Evelyn Street
Robert Quillen
Don Quillen
Quillen
Fountain Inn
South Carolina
North Carolina
Don
Sage
William White
Weekly Calendar Illusionary Sunday Events Noted
Fragmented calendar item lists religious and musical events for December Sunday in La Belle with references to Christe and Pilgrimae Choir along the concert circuit. details are unclear but imply a church gathering and concert.
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Cite Neier Jum
Special Christmas Pictures Shown by Local Theater Owner
A local theater owner offered special Christmas pictures, featuring performers and scenes described in a fragmented notice. The ad mentions various names and settings with prices and a multi-item sale, including a five-item bundle and a discount for juniors in commerce.
Mexiaites Plan Friday Talk With Highway Commission
A fragmented note reports Mexia residents scheduling a Friday meeting with the Texas Highway Commission. The text mentions local interest in road matters and attendance by community members, but many portions are garbled.
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Texas Highway Commission
Suprema Court Votes Today on Appeals of Seven Jan Warlords
The court weighs appeals from seven Jan warlords amid opaque filings and disputed leadership claims. Observers expect rulings to shape the faction's power dynamics and regional stability.
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Suprema Court
Senator Hill cited for helping rural areas obtain hospitals
A report credits Senator Hill with guiding rural Alabama communities to gain access to new hospital services. The notice highlights his support for medical facilities and regional health access, emphasizing improvements in rural health care.
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Sen. Hill
State Highways Budget Announced at 3.89 Million
The report details a state allocation of 3,890,766 dollars for highway projects. No further figures or names are provided in the readable text.
Christmas Decorations at First Methodist Church
About 35 volunteers prepared an elaborate Christmas display at the First Methodist Church. The second floor auditorium features a Nativity Scene with wise men and shepherds, snow‑covered poinsettias, and a Wavite Scene. The church is open nightly Dec 20 to Dec 24 from 7 to 8, with dim lighting and soft music. Visitors are invited to stop by for any length of time for reflection.
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First Methodist Church
E. R Gim
Sail Conservation Program at Mexia High School
The Chamber of Commerce Conservation Committee presents a film titled First In The Hearts With Farmers about plant food types. Ralph Jones, chairman, announced the program for Tuesday night December 21 at 7 30 p m in Mexia High School Auditorium. Mitchell Braun and J D McCreary will attend. All farmers and businesspeople are invited. A special invitation was extended to Nowve farmers of the area to attend.
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Conservation Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Sail Comseration
Ralph Jones
Ong
Naengda
Mitchell Braun
J. D. McCreary
Groesbeck
Jones
Telephone Co Urges Arbitration of Wage Dispute With Union
St Louis December 18 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co urged arbitration to settle a contract dispute with the Canoe Workers of America that could trigger a strike affecting about 50 000 employees before Christmas. Company proposed a five state wage review while union sought a fact finding board to probe management claims.
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Louis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Canoe Workers
Anvrice
Christis
Inter
Blame Steel Shortage Cited by Washington Officials
Washington officials on December 18 blamed a steel shortage for delays. The report notes federal authorities tracking supply constraints and potential impacts on industry and infrastructure projects.
Markets at a Glance Quiet trading leaves stocks steady
Markets show steady stocks in quiet trading with bonds irregular. U.S. government securities did not trade while curb stocks and Chicago stocks remained irregular. Grain futures in Chicago for wheat corn oats and soybeans were irregular.
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U. S
Chicago
Cation
Red Ring Tightens Around Peiping and Nanking Area
Reports say Communist forces tighten ring around Peiping and Nanking sectors. Chinese authorities claim positions near southern belts, with forces within about two miles of key corridor ports. Airfield activity noted near the central front as campaigns press on.
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Peiping
Nanking Baine Area
Nanking
U Py —Chine
China
Peiing
Record High Texas Budget Proposed by Board of Control
The Texas Board of Control recommended a record budget of 187 444 units, surpassing the prior total by about 65 000. The plan covers departmental operating costs and education, with additions for courts, state buildings, and a new prison system initiative.
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Texas
Board of Control
Austin
ORT
Tobi
State Board of Control
Peter
Poesia
World Oil Supply Likely Ample for Centuries
New York report from American Chemical Society leader V Murphree suggests world crude petroleum potential yield remains high for both the United States and world. The survey indicates crude output could extend for two centuries at current consumption, with synthetic fuels possibly extending availability.
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New York
Dee
V. Murphee
Ccd
Pert
American Chemical
United States
Tan
Mexia Airman Home On 38 Day Leave Opt Has Woon
Mexia service member returns from overseas duty for a 38 day leave. The airman is reported to be visiting family before resuming duties. No further details on location or unit are provided.
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Mexia
C of C Officers Directors to Meet
The Chamber of Commerce officers and directors will hold a meeting to discuss upcoming plans and community events. A separate note mentions the First Baptist Choir prepare a Christmas program this Sunday for local attendees.
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C of C
First Baptist Choir
Ex Communist agrees to testify on Soviet espionage
Congressional investigators said a former Communist has agreed to disclose vital information on Soviet espionage if guaranteed protection from reprisals by ex comrades. He will testify Monday before a closed session of the House Un American Activities Committee and was not identified.
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Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Vealey
Whanuday
Weil
FBI
New York
John McDowell
McDowell
As3
Fra Sayre
Belle Newcomb
House
Chir
Karl E. Mundt
Comimunists
Mundt
Whittaker Hemitets
Elizabeth T. Bent
Tom CC. Clark
Congress
Permons
John McDowel
Phment
Alger Hiss
Thi Pers
State Department Ji
Tet
Maxim Litvinny
Neville Chamberlain
Daphne May Crowned Queen at Murphys Dairy Day
Daphne May daughter of Mrs I D May was named Dory Day Queen during the daily Murphys Dairy opening ceremonies in Mexia after shoppers cast over five hundred votes. Thurman Kerr of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce crowned her and presented a compact as a prize.
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Daphne May
I. D. May
Durine
Ferail
Murphy's Dairy
M. May
Mexia School
Mexia
Thurman Kerr
Etary
Mexia Member of Commerce
Kerr
Murphys
Srimn
Hounday
He Bours Af
BTL
W. R. Mur
Asien
Murphy
Aturpin Brothers
Government Reports Drone in Family Food Bill for Third Month
Government reports drone in family food bill for third month. Sparse readable text mentions Prieta and unclear figures. No concrete names, dates, or locations clearly discernible from the fragment.
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Governient
Union Rail Officials To Consider Board Proposals On Dispute
CHICAGO Dec 18 UP executives of 1,000,000 railroad workers plan to meet Monday to review the finding board's proposals for settling the dispute. The board recommends a 40 hour week, a 7 cent pay increase, and a gradual shift from 46 to 40 hours with retroactive pay, subject to workers accepting the plan.
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Union Rail
Chicago
Tmeard
National Railway
Railroads Institute
Uber
PCC Passing Title Won By Norm Van
Angeles December 18 United Press reports quarterback Norm Van completed 68 of 130 passes 1610 yards this season to claim the PCC Passing title for the straight year as the conference leaders were announced today.
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Angeles
Norm van
Christmas Program At Presbyterian Church Sunday
Members of the First Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas program Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. The With One Accord Singers will lead a worship of song and prayer. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Piv Hetenan
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