Flood control study eyed to protect county farms
County agent discusses upstream flood control on Bois d Arc starting Grayson county and moving through Fannin to Red River. The plan would fund surveys and potential retention dams if costs are less than flood damages to crops pastures and land, with landowner easements optional and local votes required.
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Grayson County
Whitewright
Fannin County
Red River
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Lamar County
Fannin County Cotton Yields Reported at 179 Pounds Per Acre
Soil reports show average cotton yield on Fannin county farms at 179 pounds per acre. The data indicates ongoing efforts to improve productivity across the region.
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Fannin County
Eisenhower quotes on strategy and second term advisers
President Eisenhower outlined core elements of U.S. global strategy during a meeting on his potential second term. Participants included John Foster Dulles Herbert Brownell Jr George Humphrey Arthur Summerfield Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Wilton Persons Tom Stevens James Hagerty Leonard Hall Milton Eisenhower and others projecting strong confidence for victory in November.
Peanut yield figures eyed for district approval
The ASC office reports varying two week yields across county farms with some above and others below average. The office manager said staff are now focused on peanut yields and expect district approval within a week to ten days.
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Parnard
ASC
Final Rites Held For Former Fannin County Resident
Funeral services for T. W. Luttrell, former Fannin county resident, were held at Lake View Church of Christ at 10 a m Monday. He died in a Memphis hospital last Saturday after a heart attack. Survived by wife Ollie, daughter Mrs. Paul Thompson, sisters Lena Wheeler and Jewell Hulsey, brothers M E Luttrell and Volney Luttrell, two grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Attendees from Fannin county included Marvin Luttrell, Vonley Luttrell and Claude, H E Speke, Mrs Eli Word and Sammy.
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T. W. Luttrell
Fannin County
Lake View Church of Christ
Memphis
Ollie Luttrell
Lake View
Paul Thompson
Lena Wheeler
Jewell Hulsey
San Bonita
M. E. Luttrell
Volney Luttrell
Windom
Marvin Luttrell
Vonley Luttrell
Claude
H. E. Speke
Eli Word
Sammy
Fire station driveway blocked by parked cars
Booger Leeman and A D Richardson say motorists parked directly in front of the fire station on several occasions, hindering response. They fear alarm calls when cars remain, cannot exit without hitting a vehicle.
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Booger Leeman
A. D. Richardson
Leeman
Wright Installed As Worshipful Master of Constantine Lodge No 13
Wright Tibby Wright was installed as Worshipful Master of Constantine Lodge No 13 A I and A M for the year, succeeding Leon Harper. James W Moulton and D E Beaver assisted as installing officers, with C V Newell and other officers named. The lodge plans its 116th anniversary in November.
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Tibby Wright Tas
Constantine Lodge No. 13
Leon Harper
James W. Moulton
District 13
D. E. Beaver
C. V. Newell
J. Billy Burr
Doss Clark
W. A
Supreme Triumphs 2-0 Over Sherman Team
The Supreme Trailer softball team defeated Overman Tin Shop of Sherman 2-0. Bill Blanton pitched a two hitter with two walks for his second shutout this season. Supreme travels to Sherman next Wednesday night for an 8 o'clock game and they enter the TAAF playoffs in Sherman August 6-8 with the winner advancing to the state finals in Waco.
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Supreme Trailer
Overman
Senate doubts rise after House pass on multiple bills
Congressional action spans missiles pensions judiciary and narcotics controls. Army officials warn a future missile defense may lag Russia while Senate fate for the pension bill remains uncertain. Sobeloff nomination faces Judiciary scrutiny as narcotics conferrees push a strict bill with death penalties for heroin sales to minors.
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Senate
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Army Research
Army
Russia
Aiter
Eisenhower
Veterans Administration
House Veterans Committe
Sobeloff
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
Senate Judiciary Committee
Simon EB. Sobeloff
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Newby Printers to Remain Private Under New Corporation
The semi weekly newspaper will join a newly formed corporation while Newby retains private ownership of all plant machinery and will continue operating his commercial printing plant as Newby Printers.
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Newby
Newby Printers
Union Proposal Extends Contract Talks for 15 Days
Des Moines officials consider an extension to the present contract as industry spokesmen present a union proposal. The move includes retroactive benefits to July 1. In a separate note, custodian Charles Wagner reports 369 Capitol windows were left open during a rainstorm, seeking all windows shut as a remedy.
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Turnec
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles Wagner
Wagner
Capitol Building
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