Solar Battery Promises Light Powered Telephones
Solar battery technology from Bell Telephone Laboratories could power telephones and flash messages about crops prices and weather between farm homes. Manager C. L. Carson says the device converts light into electricity with about eight percent efficiency, suitable for off grid use but needing large surface area for commercial scale.
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C. L. Carson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bell Telephone
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Carson
Bell
Dallas
Salvation Army Christmas Films On Texas In Review
The Humble Company’s Texas in Review will feature Salvation Army Christmas activities across Texas with the Humble Glee Club performing carols. The program airs Monday December 20 on KTRK Houston 7 00 p m KRLD Dallas 7 30 p m and WOAT San Antonio 10 15 p m and Tuesday December 21 on KTBC Austin 8 30 p m KCEN Temple 8 30 p m.
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Salvation Army
Tex
Humble Company
Texas
Humble Glee Club
Glee Club
Ktrktv
Houston
Maysfield 4H Xmas Party Tuesday Details
Four-H Club girls in Maysfield plan a Christmas party Tuesday night December 14 at 6 30 in the Maysfield Community House. Mary Louise Hernandez names Peggy Joyce Weathers and Lois Jane Kichingler to the entertainment committee. Iaa Mae Yates selects Sally Alfaro and Daisy Henderson for the refreshment committee. Guests include 4 H boys school principal John H McLerran and sponsor Mrs Sarah White.
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Four-H Club
Maysfield
Mary Louise Hernandez
Peggy Joyce Weathers
Lois Jane Kichingler
Iaa Mae Yates
Sally Alfaro
Council
Daisy Henderson
John H. McLerran
Sarah White
Buckholts Girl School Officers Are Elected
A Scout Troop held a Monday afternoon meeting at the H. E. Cottage to elect officers for the forthcoming year in the Brownie Group led by Betty, Buckholts.
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Buckholts Girl School
H. E. Cottage
Betty
Local planners tout solar powered farm and community uses
Officials describe a range of practical solar battery applications from irrigation and farm heating to powering rural telephones and army walkie talkies. A townwide shopping event offers free tickets with purchases, usable for a film featuring Greer Garson and Robert Ryan, with tickets redeemable at multiple local stores.
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Greer Garson
Robert Ryan
Barry Sullivan
MccIntosh’s
Wilson’s Credit Jewelers
Schiller’s Pharmacy
Burke's
Western Auto Associate
Esslinger Grocery
Market Caperton
New Cameron Drug
Culpepper’s Home Furnishing
Berniece’s
Goldfarb Dry Goods
J. C. Penney Company
Ideal Hatchery and Poultry Farm
Schiller Motors
Cameron Seed Company
Mendrik Cash Grocery
Markham Cleaners
Free Passes at Milam Theatre Declared Available
Milam Theatre will offer free passes on December 21 and 22 with no tickets sold at the box office, according to Dean White, the theatre manager.
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Milam Theatre
Dean White
Xmas usage linked to Greek letter origins in phrase
The note suggests Christmas is sometimes written Xmas because the letter X represents chi in Greek, a symbol tied to Christ and blood symbolism. It discusses variations and implications of using Xmas in place of Christmas and hints at cultural or religious connotations.
B and P W Club Plans Christmas Party at Milam
The Business and Professional Women meet at Milam Coffee Shop to finalize plans for a December 20 Christmas party at 7 30 pm. Lois Randolph named general chairman to organize food and decorations with a large committee. Gifts will be exchanged under the tree and members will have a turkey dinner. Each member brings one guest.
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Milam
Lois Randolph
Buckholts Church Christmas Program Saturday Night
The Buckholts Baptist church plans a Christmas program on Saturday December 18 at 7 p.m. led by program chairman Mrs C R Criswell with help from Mrs ay S Raney and Mrs Horsten Hess. The event includes child Sunday School plays, school musical numbers, and a gift exchange followed by a social hour in the church annex.
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Buckholts Baptist Church
C. R. Criswell
Ay S. Raney
Horsten Hess
Carolyn Wall
Milam Wildcat Drilling Move Into Milam County Texas Gulf Sulphur Proceeds
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co of Houston files notice to drill a 9000 foot wildcat on fee land in Milam County three and a half miles west of Milano on the A Baker Tract. Pits are complete and material is moving in as rumors of new wells in the Minerva Rockdale Field grow.
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Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Houston
Milam County
Minerva-Rockdale
Milano
A. Baker
Texas Gulf
Junior Stockmen Plan Swine Class at 1955 Show
The Junior Stockmen meet with the Agriculture Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss adding a swine class to their 1955 show. The event, previously beef and dairy only, is set for Jan 15 at Mitcham Lot Cameron with Monroe stock barn as backup in bad weather. Committee members include John S. Batte chairman Dana Monroe secretary treasurer Jess Brock Leo Fuchs Carl Black O Angell Wallace Culpepper Le Roy Thompson J D Moore county agent and Bob Abel C of C manager.
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Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Mitcham
Cameron
Monroe
John S. Batte
Dana Monroe
Jess Brock
Leo Fuchs
Carl Black
O. Angell
Wallace Culpepper
Leroy Thompson
J. D. Moore
Bob Abel
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