Melvin farmers optimistic as heavy rains revive crops
In Melvin and McCulloch County the rains last week boosted prospects for sorghum, cotton, and hay. Farmers report six inches of precipitation by Monday and a total near 6% inches by Tuesday, with Wilbert Fleming’s cotton crop praised for uniform growth.
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Ree Carlson
Earl Ward
D. €. Middleton
Melvin
Dave
Dee
Doc
Ward
McCulloch
Wilbert Fleming
Fleming
Patchwork fields and Lake Minnesota fishing trip
Readers describe emerald corn and oat fields on farms like Clarence Pellett. An Iowa Minnesota road trip follows, noting dairy and hog farming, stormy weather, and a failed fishing outing at Norway Lake. Evening ends with plans for gospel music programs and Standard Classified Ads.
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Clarence Pellett
Iowa
Minnesota
Atlantic
Spencer
Willmar
Minn
Green Lake
Norway Lake
New London
Fireboys sweep Roddie 7 0 in forfeit scoreline
Fireboys defeated Roddie by forfeit 7 0 in Tuesday's scoreboard item. Upcoming schedule lists Fireboys vs Hill Country and Roddie vs Dodds with several matches through July 26. Hill Country leads with 42 wins, while Fire Department is 7 3 1 and Dodds 3 5 0 in the standings.
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Fireboys
Roddie
Dodds
Hill Country
Fireboy
I Fire Department
Colts Eliminate Rosenberg in Tight Little League Postseason
The Colts defeated Rosenberg's 5-2 in a defensive game that finished in 1 hour 2 minutes. Both teams displayed strong pitching and fielding, setting up a final showdown with the Rotary for the tournament title at Richards Park.
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Colts
Rosenberg
Rotary
Richards Park
Hob-nobbing Meaning Touched Classes While Drinking
A playful note explains hobnobbing as mingling among social groups while drinking. It clarifies the term refers to informal mingling across classes rather than literal contact.
Special Service Day For Convention In McCulloch County
The McCulloch County Singing Convention sets Sunday at 2 PM as Special Service Day across the county. Churches are urged to send a music department representative with a special number, with invitations extended and some missed. Sam Baird, president, asks churches missed to participate and lists groups from San Antonio and nearby counties as joining the program.
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McCulloch County
Camp San Saba
Sam Baird
San Antonio
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