Missionaries Leave China for Thailand Mission
Rev and Mrs Rudolph Russell report from Bangkok after moving from China to Siam to study Cantonese and prepare for ministry. They describe Thailand as hot and culturally diverse, note political tensions and Communist fears among Swatow Cantonese, praise the Swatow Baptist Church, and urge Southern Baptists to intensify evangelism and prayers for Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Jesus
Canton
Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board
Hong Kong
Siam
Thailand
Texas
China
Swatow Baptist Church
Asia
Him
Rudolph and
Joy Russell
Texas Official Highway Map Free for Texters and Travelers
The 1950 Texas Official Highway Map is available free from the Texas Highway Department. State highway engineer D. C. Greer says it is the best edition yet, updated for recent highway changes and including complete mileage tables. It features twenty five color photos of Texas points of interest and along the Pan American highway in Mexico. The department previously distributed 300000 copies of the 1949 map and expects strong demand for the new edition.
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Austin
Boca Chica
Texline
D. C. Greer
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Mexico
Highway Department
Room in the Poorhouse for 149 Million People
An advertising item cites Franklin D. Roosevelt 1932 remark on government spending and compares 1950 projected outlays to the nation’s debt. It urges readers to contact congressmen and senators and discuss fiscal policy. The notice cites a Texas court filing for final settlement in Grayson County.
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Ross Roy, Inc
Detroit
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
Eva L. McNamara
Mary Louise Ashburn
Said
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Breakfast Is Mighty Important, Says Texas Expert
College Station report highlights protein rich breakfasts improving energy and well being over two years of tests. Louise Mason notes blood sugar aligns with felt vigor, recommends about one third of daily protein at breakfast from milk eggs and lean meats. Also mentions Texas Food Standard guide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Louise Mason
Extension Foods
Texas A. & M. College
Usda Nod
Miss Mason
State Fair of Texas Receives 728-Pound Steam Locomotive
The Texas & Pacific Railway retired 71 steam engines for Diesels and saved No. 638 for posterity. The 99 foot long engine, cost 116781 dollars and has logged 941661 miles since starting service. It was donated to the State Fair for a permanent exhibit as a Christmas gift.
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Texas
Texas & Pacific Railway
T&p
W. G. Vollmer
Vollmer
State Fair of
Manent
R. L. Thornton
Texarkana
Longview
No. 638
Bride’s Ring Protection Tip Triggers Humorous Exchange
A lighthearted exchange features a bride asking how to guard her wedding ring while the mother suggests dipping it in dishwater three times daily. The quip highlights playful domestic humor and wedding day chatter.
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Rudolph Russell
Herbert Taylor
van Alstyne
Russell
Whitewright High School
A. F. Russell
Sedalia
Sinclair
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Jane
Dar
H. L. Bradshaw
Sinclair Refining CO
New York
San Francisco
George Washington
State Fair
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. Laroe
Lone Star Gas Company
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