Texas water projects push toward long range fix
The article outlines federal efforts to solve Texas water shortages through 20 authorized reservoir projects, with 13 completed or under construction. It highlights dams in Buffalo Bayou, Neches Angelina, Trinity, and other basins, and notes capacity and drainage areas. It also covers seven additional projects, future authorization aims, and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority. The piece praises ongoing collaboration between federal and state agencies and honors Guy C. Jackson Jr. for leadership.
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Texas
Congress
Army Corps of Engineers
Addicks
Barker Dam
Buffalo Bayou
Belton
Benbrook
Fort Worth
Neches
Angelina Rivers
Garza- Little Elm
Dallas
Denton
Grapevine
Hords Creek
Coleman
Lavon
Trinity
San Angelo
Texarkana
Neches-Angelina
Canyon Dam
Guadalupe River
Lake Brownwood
White Oaks
Houston
Ferrells Bridge
East
Jefferson
Waco
House Public Works Committee
Bosque River
Brazos River
Corps of Engineers
High Plains
Canadian River
Guy C. Jackson, Jr
Anahuac
Texas Water Conservation Association
Intra-Coastal Canal Association
Guy
Fort Anahuac Park
Your Senator Reports Your Senator Reports
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson writes from Washington detailing weekly capital happenings affecting Texas and Texans, outlining policy moves, debates, and issues of concern to his state. The report highlights legislative developments with potential impact on Texas interests.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
National
Texas
Rain Blesses Wide Regions of Texas After Drought
A visitor notes widespread rainfall across Texas, with some areas receiving their first abundant rain in years. The Weather Bureau had predicted favorable conditions, and the Texas atmosphere now shows signs of relief. Local sentiment expresses gratitude for the rainfall.
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Texas
Weather Bureau
Nitrogen Fertilizer Boosts Oats and Wheat Yields in Texas Study
In Grayson and Collin Counties Texas a four year test from 1949 to 1952 showed 30 pounds of nitrogen per acre raised wheat yield from 14.3 to 24 bushels and oats from 33.1 to 57.3 bushels per acre. The project involved farmers and businessmen evaluating fertilizer effects on small grains on Houston soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Houston
Texas
Grayson
Collin
Ex Bradyite Actress Shines at Stratton Playhouse Fitchburg
Former Brady High standout Phil Painter gains renown as an actress at Stratton Playhouse Fitchburg Mass. She starred as Regina in The Little Foxes and appeared in The Heiress The Voice of the Turtle and The Winslow Boy. The C D Reeds praised her performance in Bell Book and Candle and the cast plans a June Maine tour.
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Stratton Playhouse
Fitchburg, Mass
Edward Painter
Phil Painter
Lillian Holroyd
Fitchburg
Mass
Maine
Lubbock Guests Visit Brady Families This Weekend
Guests from Lubbock include Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and son Tony, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Nicholas with Judy. They visited Brady families of W. J. Smith, Howard Smith, and L. B. Smith. Also in Brady are Dr. and Mrs. George Stewart and daughter from San Angelo visiting J. J. Glover. Dr. Stewart attends a veterinary convention at A M College Friday and returns Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Vernon Smith
Tony
H. H. Nicholas
Judy
W. J. Smith
Howard Smith
J. J. Glover
George Stewart
San Angelo
Stewart
A&m College
Brady
Price Sisters Demonstrate Salad for 4 H Club
Rochelle 4 H girls Louise and Tommye Sue Price guest demonstrated a main dish salad using fresh spinach tuna olives and garnish eggs with French dressing. Club plans a future barbecue. They earned first in district vegetable team demo at San Angelo and will attend State 4 H contests at College Station June 16.
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Louise
Tommye Sue Price
Rochelle
East Sweden
Chas. Samuelson
Price Sisters
College Station
San Angelo
Mies
George Johanson
Walter Hurd
Irvine Hurd
W. F. Dutton
Oscar Hurd
Nels Swenson
Janice Bray
Frank V. Hurd
Dismissals from Brady Hospital Saturday List
Brady Hospital discharged five men and two women on Saturday. B A Hopkins from Richland Springs Manuel Mireles Miss Simona Muniz E W Wicker of Brady and E T Stansberry of Eden were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Hospital
B. A. Hopkins
Richland Springs
Manuel Mireles
Simona Muniz
E. W. Wicker
Brady
E. T. Stansberry
Eden
Notable Visitors at Brady Hospital Friday
Entering Brady Hospital Friday were Rosa Lafuente LaFrance and Beulah Shocklee of Brady, Zora Barton of Llano, H B Adams of Richland Springs, and W C Hutto of Melvin.
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Brady Hospital
Rosa Lafuente
Lucille LaFrance
Beulah Shocklee
Brady
Zora Barton
Llano
H. B. Adams
Richland Springs
W. C. Hutto
Melvin
Local names listed from Brady and surrounding areas
Friday attendance includes W. T. Glidden Joe Myrick Mrs. Harry Hill James Crumley of Brady Joe H. Russell Menard Norman Cox Mercury Mrs. J. C. Stoner Richland Springs Young McWilliams Melvin Mrs. Grace Smith and B Thompson of Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Hospital
W. T. Glidden
Joe Myrick
Harry Hill
James Crumley
Brady
Joe H. Russell
Menard
Norman Cox
Mercury
J. C. Stoner
Richland Springs
Young McWilliams
Melvin
Grace Smith
B. €. Thompson
Rochelle
Brady High School Honors Seniors in Commencement
Brady High awarded diplomas to 43 graduates led by commencement speaker Mrs. Bell who urged graduates to seek truth and beauty while serving needs. Medals recognized top students per class. salutations from Supt. Reynolds and board president M. E. Kidd. Processional and recessional noted. local club awards listed for several students.
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Roberta Hanson
B&epw Club
Sorosis Club
Mary Sue Bean
Damrosch Music Club
Sammy Torrez
Alldog Band
Brady
C. A. Ethridge
Bobby Underwood
Barbara Richie
Martha Bean
Eugene Cornelius
Mary Glyn Kittle
Mary Sue Bratton
Jaryl Young
Anna Jo Palmer
Supt. C. A. Reynolds
Brady High
M. E. Kidd
Daymond McBee
Richard Young
Vernon Ryan
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