Need of Rural Churches Listed As No 1 Problem
Tyler reports a Texas educator warned that the top agricultural issue is rural church disintegration. Dr. Dan Russell of A&M said saving soil is futile without preserving spiritual life and outlined a program for nine East Texas counties. Plans for an East Texas rural church leaders conference were discussed.
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East Texas
Dr. Russell
Heart of East Texas Agricultural Council
C. R. Heaton
Henson
Sam Whitlow
Council
Russell
Houston
Cherokee County
Cranfill’s Gap
Prayer Verses From The Book Of Common Prayer
A devotional excerpt asks for God’s support through the day until night and rest. It seeks mercy safety lodging peaceful end and holy repose at last. The prayer expresses faith in divine aid during life and transition to eternity.
Government bids for exclusive Richland newspaper deal
An Atomic Energy Commission bid invites bids to operate an exclusive town newspaper in Richland Washington illustrating fears that government control limits free enterprise and prompts debate on creating more authorities.
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Willamina
Atomic Energy Commission
Richland
Washington
Bluffing "Pa" and the we
A reader’s child explains why editors use the pronoun we. The daughter says the editors mean to imply overwhelming opposition so that anyone unhappy with a story will feel there are too many to challenge.
94 Percent of Taxes Collected in Grayson County
Grayson County tax officer Robert Dean reports 1948 state and county taxes collected at 94.57 percent as of June 30, with delinquent notices to be mailed this week and court action possible after 30 days. 1948 totals: state 141,952.39 dollars, county 452,623.53 dollars, common school districts 145,330.44 dollars, grand total 739,906.36 dollars. Assessments for 1949 taxes completed. roll being prepared. Also notes a sheriff's sale scheduled for August 2, 1949, at the courthouse in Sherman to satisfy a 104.14 dollar delinquent tax judgment against Ben L. Craven et al, with Lots 4 and 5 and part of Lot 3, Block 6, College Addition, Van Alstyne. Sale subject to redemption. M. G. Dicken, Sheriff.
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Robert Dean
Grayson County
Dean
State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
District Court
15Th Judicial District of Texas
Ben L. Craven
J. C. Dillon
Texas
College Addition
van Alstyne
M. G. Dicken
J. H. Brown
Sherman, Tex
Governors Death Gives New Life To Shivers Political Ambitions
Allan Shivers becomes Texas governor after Governor Jester dies, boosting his bid for the 1950 race and potentially a U.S. Senate seat. Commentators note his money power and new access to 6,000 state employees, with previous legislative missteps. Jim Carroll, Houston Press Political Editor.
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Houston
Jester Monday
Texas
Allan Shivers
Senate
United States
Shivers
Olin Culberson
Price Daniel
Jester
Lamar College
Beaumont- Port Arthur
Jim Carroll
Houston Press
Polio and the Slums Highlight Fort Worth Findings
Fort Worth health officials reveal a city map showing polio attacks in middle and upper income families while slum areas show apparent immunity. Dr. W V Bradshaw notes homes of victims are above average in cleanliness, suggesting polio is a puzzling disease. Experts deny flies as carriers but urge continued sanitation.
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City Health Department
Fort Worth
W. V. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Equality of sexes debate dismissed by expert
Dr Paul Popenoe told a Cincinnati audience that equality of the sexes is purely metaphysical and does not exist in nature. He said men and women share similarities but have distinct superiorities and inferiorities in different respects.
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Cincinnati
Paul Popenoe
American Institute of Family Relations
Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati Social Hygiene Institute
Garlic medicine claims ease high blood pressure in 1948 notice
Elmer G. Johnson of Harlingen Texas endorses Liquid Garlic noting blood pressure drops and improved heart health. He reports others including Mrs Hulda C Dutton and Mr Turner show benefits and recommends continued supply through Kirkpatrick Pharmacy.
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Elmer G. Johnson
Harlingen State Bank
Harlingen
Texas
Hulda C. Dutton
Atwater Terrace
Springfield
Mass
San Benito
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
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