Texas Industrial Commission Pushes New Industry Drive
Texas faces a shift from frontier myth to industrial powerhouse as the Texas Industrial Commission, reactivated at Gov. Price Daniel’s request, rolls out a 68 page plan to lure manufacturing and tourism. Chairman E B Germany and staff promote statewide outreach to communities and leaders to fund and support expansion.
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Austin
Texas
Moses Austin
U.S. News & World Report
United States
Price Daniel
Texas Industrial Commission
E. B. Germany of
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Foundation
Bob Bray
Huntsville
Walker C of C
Bray
Refreshing Bipartisan Reaction to Eisenhower Tax Decision
The McKinney Examiner notes a fresh bipartisan tone as Democrats including Speaker Sam Rayburn praise President Eisenhower for not supporting a tax cut now. The piece contrasts past partisan radio cues with current openness to merit in opposing ideas.
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Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
Agin
McKinney Examiner
Notice to claimants in the Lucy D. Barron estate
Independent Executor Ollie Mattison announces probate of Lucy D. Barron deceased No 11690 Grayson County Texas. Claims must be filed at 1315 South Travis Street Sherman before barred by law. Publication date July 1958 in The Whitewright Sun.
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Lucy D. Barron
Lawly
South
Travis Street
Sherman
Grayson County
Texas
Ollie Mattison
Whitewright Sun
Sunday Services and Bible Classes Schedule
Churches present a weekly program with Bible study at 10:00 a.m. worship and communion at 11:00 a.m. evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday includes Ladies Bible Class at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday offers Bible study for all ages at 8:00 p.m.
Dooley Family Invites Public to Memorial Service
C C Dooley invites the public to worship at a memorial service for the daughter with Dr Wettstone, a longtime family friend and exemplary Bible preacher, noting attendees will hear something especially rewarding. Plan to be present that morning.
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Wettstone
Dooleys
C. C. Dooley
Harlen Duncan Church Schedule Leads Weekly Services
Pastor Harlen Duncan announces weekly worship and study times including Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 11 00 a m Christ Ambassadors at 6 30 p m and Worship at 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 50 p m for the congregation.
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Harlen Duncan
Christ Ambassadors
Kentuckyown Baptist Church Service Schedule
Sunday School opens at 10 00 a m followed by morning worship at 11 00 a m Training Union convenes at 6 30 p m Church timetable reflects regular weekly worship and activities at Kentuckyown Baptist Church.
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Training Union
First Methodist Church Weekly Activities
Morning worship at 10 55 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m and on the fourth Sunday each month at 5 30 p m The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets first and third Mondays at 3 00 p m The Wesleyan Service Guild meets every other Monday at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal at 7 30 in the Sanctuary.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
Evening Services Schedule
Training Union at 7 00 p m. Evening service at 8 00 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 8 00 p m.
First Presbyterian Church Schedule and Guest Preacher
Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m The Ladies Aid will not meet next Monday but the missionary society meets Aug 11 at Mrs C P Dawson If plans hold Rev Dr Karl Frederick Wettstone of Philadelphia Pa will preach at the morning service Aug 24 while visiting Richardson Texas
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Ladies Aid
Missonary Society
C. P. Dawson
Karl Frederick Wettstone
Philadelphia
Richardson
Texas
First Baptist Church Announces Vacation Bible School Plans
The First Baptist Church lists weekly services and events for and invites parishioners to an evening worship titled The Life of Christ. The church choir plus visiting singers from Sherman and Dallas will perform. VBS runs August 18 to 29 daily 8 to 11 am with a preparation day parade August 16.
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Church At Prayer
Bible School
Christ
Charles
Liz Coker
Sherman
Johnny Bishop
Dallas
C. T. Sadler
M. W
Local Ladies Gather for Community Group Names
A list of attendees includes Lauchlin, Mrs H P Taylor, Mrs O E Head, Mrs C D Caraway, Mrs W E Badgett, Mrs C G May, Mrs J C Hastings, Mrs Jack Biggerstaff, Mrs J H Gosnell, Mrs Orville Woodson, Mrs O L Jones, Mrs George Hight, Mrs Fred Waldrop and Mrs L A Watkins Jr Fred Waldrop.
Texas Gains 166 Million for Next Year’s Roads Plan
The federal government assigns Texas 166,454,213 dollars for fiscal year 1960 road work starting July 1. Secretary Weeks notes this is the largest state share of 3.4 billion and emphasizes planning time to maintain progress. Texas receives 112,385,250 for the superhighway system and the rest for primary, secondary, and urban roads.
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Washington
Texas
Commerce
Weeks
Weather Wisdom Signals From Wild Signs
Weather Wisdom notes that before rain animals show restlessness. The entry states cats rub behind their ears and a lone crow in flight signals a change in weather. The piece blends folklore with natural observations for readers seeking tips.
Weather signs and signals in sailor lore
Foul weather lore notes that paired crows presage fair weather while steady fish bites predict rain. Upward cloud streamers hint rain. downward streams signal dry weather. An inverted national flag at sea signals international distress.
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Germany
Champlin
Champlin Oil
The
National Mechanical
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dawson Butane Gas Co
Old Settlers
Old Settlers Park
Sherman, Texas
Bill Hames
BIG Carnival
Whitewright
Norman Vincent Peale
Church OF Christ
Assembly OF God Church
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Farley
Pascal Farley
T. Glenn Doss
National Editorial Association
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Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
Whitewright Cleaners
S. H. Montgomery Agency
First National Bank
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