29 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1957
Page
1
Vladimir Dudintsev novel Nobby Bread Alone sparks furor in Soviet literary circles. New York Times Magazine notes high controversy as translation brings global attention to the work.
Sunday programs at First Baptist Nazarene and First Methodist include services and meetings with a Watch Night service at Nazarene Church. Rotary and Brownie Troop events are scheduled at J and W Cafe and Girl Scout House. Adult visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Cowart of Andrews visited the Merediths and family.
Mrs W H Champion and Mrs Eddie Todke attended Sean Jones funeral in Houston. Families visit Dallas, Huntsville, Quitman, Tyler, and Waco over the weekend. Attendees include Ma and Mrs Delmer Dennis, Dr El well Bozeman, Harriet Harris, Zoe Fitzhugh, Catherine Shelton, Jack Chandler, Jimmy and Judy, and Tommy Miles.
In a crowded hotel lounge Honey seeks to confront a married man, causing a violent scene. Howell hurls a glass, clashes with staff, and is arrested by Officer Gus after I intervene, ending with cheers as we exit to the street. The incident promises continuation.
Box Car Center Health in this community notes improved condition of Mrs McEiroy and G A Winningham with hopeful outlook. Sympathy extended to Mrs Cole and family, Pauline Tookd and siblings over bereavements, including Leon Jones of Houston and Melvin Niets. Wishing readers a safe New Year after Christmas.
Families and friends from Del Rio Donie Brenham Waco Plano Houston Dallas and Chicago gathered for the holidays visiting relatives in varied cities. A hospital transfer and a fashion note about the draped hat worn by Queen Elizabeth during her visit wrap the piece.
Mr and Mrs William Moss and children from Normangee visited Mr and Mrs John Moss and sons on Friday. A note mentions Jimmy Sellers of Roosevelt Arizona visiting his parents. The fragmentary text shows family visiting and a reference to a distant relative.
A dense list of radio and TV time slots shows programs such as Gunsmoke, The Bible Says, Travel Film, Way of Truth, Look Up and Live, and faith and public affairs shows. It also mentions specific hours for movies, news blocks, sports, cartoons, and religious programming across the day.
A condensed printed lineup shows Motorola TV repair shop note alongside a dense array of 1950s and 1960s program listings. It includes Tex Ranger, Meet the Press, Jack Benny, Alfred Hitchcock, Gunsmoke era titles, late-night movies, weather and sports, with morning devotions and various game and game show segments.
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