Barbers Hill Whittlers Enduring Local Legend
Barbers Hill once famed for pocketknife whittlers on Wisher's lawn fades as Fisher and Stubbs close their stations. The band of woodcarvers formed early after the Civil War era oil boom, shared cedar scraps, discussed town news, and kept a clanlike welcome for outsiders. Now few remain, each with a keepsake blade.
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Harris County candidates pledge aid to Houston Ship Channel area
The Harris County slate for State Representative, including William W Billy Michels and others, promised broad support for local needs while criticizing opponents. They cited ongoing development plans tied to the Houston Ship Channel and urged action against railroad lobby influence affecting regional projects.
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Mart Commission
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Baytown Scouts Enter Southeast Swimming Meet
Baytown Scouts, from East Harris County Boy Scout District, will enter the Invitational Meet of the Sam Houston Area Council at the Prudential Life Insurance Pool in Houston on August 4. Readable fragments show Baytown swimmers across freestyle, medley, backstroke, and breaststroke events with names including George Darsek and James McCollum.
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Training bill for veterans expires this week
Washington reports the GL BEL of rights sent 22 million for college and 1.4 million in various forms. Veterans will be allowed to continue training only if enlisted before Wednesday. Korean and World War II veterans face changes as the program may be extended under other laws, with uncertainty about timing.
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Vail Amd
O Dandiel Expenses Listed At 36071
Campaign records show O'Daniel expense figure of 36071 dollars or pounds tied to gubernatorial efforts. The disclosure outlines costs incurred by the former candidate, reflecting financial activity during the election period.
Channelview High Bonds to Be Sold in August
Channelview bonds totaling 635000 for a high school will be sold in the last week of August. J M Downey the school board president announced that Ernest Knipp was authorized to begin preliminaries including notice of sale mailing brochures to about 250 bonding companies and arranging for printing. The board has met with the high school architects and begun preliminary plans for the building. Board members attend sessions for changes to be considered at the August 21 meeting.
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J. M. Downey
Ernest Knipp
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Candidate Cook Schedules Rally At Spring Branch
Candidate Cook plans a rally at Spring Branch Houston with support from Houston based groups. The schedule follows remarks by local organizers and a brief meet with supporters after the event at a planned Baytown stop.
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Spring Branch
Judge Johnson Seeks District Court Promotion
Judge Johnson, elected to County Court-at-Law No. 3 in 1954, seeks promotion to the district court. He argues a full time judgeship requires full commitment, citing his diligent county court service and nights spent working on cases, and promises fair, impartial handling of district court matters.
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Best Way to Kill Roaches and Ants
Product advertisement for Johnston's Super No-Roach claiming months of effectiveness. Instructions show application around cupboards tables and windowsills. Includes price points 80 cents to 2.98 and lists stores and manufacturers.
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