26 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1957
Page
1
The article notes that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson did not sign the 1787 Constitution. Adams was in England and Jefferson in France serving as United States ministers.
Britannica notes the total number of days in Christ life is calculated and does not exceed fifty days.
The NEA dispatch reports drought lingers in Kansas Missouri Colorado and Nebraska despite floods that replenish soil moisture. Farmers warn of renewed drought risk if rains stop while water supplies rise and flood-control projects face support amid ongoing concern.
Mrs. M. T. De Vine hosted weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Archer and Joan of Refugio, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. W. Richardson and son from Grand Prairie, Alvis Devine of Dallas, and Billy Turner of Houston as the wedding of her son James nears this Saturday.
The revival is in progress with Rev. Dwight Grantham preaching. Local families visit relatives in Dallas Houston and Mexia and report a serious car wreck near Madisonville but no serious injuries. Leonard Walker returns home after weeks in Mexia hospital.
Pittsburgh detective John James called for an aerial ladder when a burglary suspect barricaded in a third floor apartment. The ladder was sealed, a window screen unhooked, and the suspect cornered under a bed.
The article explains the navy’s short dark blue coats called pea jackets namesake from the Dutch pij meaning a coarse woolen coat. It notes the heavy cloth used and links the term to sailors’ uniforms.
The plan includes a conservation storage pool to alleviate drought conditions in coming years. The dam, scheduled for completion in 1959, is authorized as a dry reservoir for flood control. There is no opposition voice in Kansas against the change in plan.
Mr and Mrs Doyle and others visited Carlsbad Caverns. Green Oaks and Dossey family members spent the weekend with relatives in multiple Texas cities. Whitaker and family traveled to visit J J Whitaker while Hugh Whitaker travels in South Texas on business. Houston and Newby residents Blue Dubois and George Leamon visited Spruiel and Williams families. Clover Gilliam and mother enjoyed San Angelo. Frances Shick and Fort Worth visitors stayed with Oran Williams. J M Lambreth guests included Mrs Barnard from Natchez and families from Cold Springs and Mexici. Ray Worthy visited Waco over the weekend.
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