Alcoa Scholarship Award For Children Of Employees To Continue
The Alcoa Foundation will continue the college scholarship program for children of Alcoa employees at Rockdale Works in 1955. Forty scholars were named in 1954 from 29 plants in 16 states and D C. Each winner gets $500 annually for four years, contingent on high scholastic performance and personal standards. Applications must be in by January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoa Foundation
Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale
J. D. Harper
Alcoa
States
District of Columbia
Rockdale Works
Foundation
Selection Board
Alcoans
Lee Hyder
Frank Hyder
Young Hyder
Rice Institute
Alcon
Company
Cotton and Peanut Allotments Mailed and New Applications Open
The Milam County ASC reports cotton and peanut allotments for 1955 have been mailed to producers. Farmers without allotments may file for new ones, with February 25 1955 as the final date for cotton and February 4 1955 for peanut allotments. Releasing acreage credits history, and to stay eligible, the allotted crops must have been planted in 1953 54 or 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
ASC
Soil Compaction May Limit Future Crop Production
Soil compaction could become a major limiter of crop yields along with erosion, warns Jack H. Barton extension soil and water conservationist. The excerpt notes the impact of compacted soil on plant growth and farm productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Jack H. Barton
First Milam County A and M Club Christmas Dance
About sixty couples attended the Cameron County Club event Monday night for the Milam County A M Club Christmas Dance. Mrs. Frank Schiller co hosted with helpers Mrs. Leo Fuchs and Mrs. C. W. Hodson guiding refreshments. A large Christmas tree and decorative trellis set a festive scene as maroon and white accents highlighted the party lasting until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Club
Milam County A & M Club
Cameron Country
Milam County
Frank Schiller
A & M Mothers’ Club
Leo Fuchs
C. W. Hodson
Schiller
Texas A & M College
Theroup
McClosky Christmas Stockings Distributed At St. Rita Circle
Twenty two members attended the St. Rita Circle meeting at Simontree Hall where Christmas stockings for McClosky patients were distributed by Mrs Audrey Boyce and Mrs B J Matocha. A gifts basket was prepared for the Sisters at St Anthony School and the next meeting is set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita Circle
Simontreorge Hall
McClosky
St. Monica's Parish
Audrey Boyce
St. Anthony School
Boyce
B. J. Matocha
Kolvebes
Ceclce
SW Bell Christmas Party For Cameron Employees
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company workers and their families were hosted to a Christmas party and dinner by the Traffic Department. A social followed with a fruit salad, vegetables, candied yams, olives, cake and coffee. Milton Puna and Ti Berton assisted as hosts and drew door prizes from under a decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Traffic Department
Milton Puna
Ti Berton
Caerjetinos
Mrs Smitherman Hosts Informal Christmas Party
Mrs Eugene Smitherman entertained a group Wednesday night with an informal Christmas party at her home. After gifts were exchanged from under a small Christmas tree guests enjoyed Cokes and snacks. Attendees included Mrs Bob Peacok of Chicago Il and Miss LaVerne Michalka of Austin along with several others.
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Eugene Smitherman
Bob Peacock
Chicago
LaVerne Michalka
Austin
Alton Lovan
Kate McLane
Virginia Graham
Ann Kornowski
Diedra Denson
Sara Fislinger
Margie Richter
Ann Bradbury
Smitherman
Christmas Party Highlights At Local Bible Class
Mrs. 7.1 Batte Fetertains Wesley hosts annual Christmas party for the district. Weasley Bible class members gather for entertainment and festive weatherfare, enjoying a cheerful community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batte
Wesley
Christmas Program Ends with Devotion and Carols
Mrs. Susannah Wills gave the devotional and Mrs. Lena Baskin spoke on the true meaning of Christmas. The group sang carols at the program’s close. A hostess served a salad plate and hot tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Wills
Lena Baskin
American Legion Member Drive In Full Swing
The local American Legion Post reports a membership of 160 with a goal of 250 by January 1. Commander Robert Glenn expects to meet the target and promises a barbecued celebration for all new and existing members at the drive’s end. General co chairs are W. E. Braden and John Zarosky with Wayne Mann named adjutant for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Robert Glenn
Drive
W. E. Braden
John Zarosky
Glenn
Legion
Wayne Mann
Woodman's Circle Meets at Mrs. Laake Home
The Woodman Circle held its regular business meeting Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Leo Laake. Christmas decorations with a tree framed the event and refreshments of fruitcake whipped cream coffee and candy chips were served. The next meeting is planned for early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmans Circle
Leo Laake
Wilsons Attend Gator Bowl in Florida
Mr and Mrs Bessel Wilson and daughter Virginia travel to Jacksonville Florida to watch Baylor versus Auburn in the Gator Bowl on December 1 Virginia plans to return January 2 to Baylor University where she will resume as a freshman Frank C Wilson son is Baylor football student manager who went to Jacksonville with the team and will join relatives there for a five day visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessel Wilson
Virginia
Jacksonville
Florida
Auburn
Virginia Wilson
Baylor University
Frank C. Wilson
Baylor Bears
H. Jack Il Ane
Family Letter Details Holiday Visits and Travel Plans
Barbara Jane, formerly of Temple now with the University of Florida science departments, will visit the Wilsons for a game. The Wilsons plan trips to Gainsville with the Jacks, and Mrs Jack, Mila Jane Wilson, Marine Sgt. and Mrs. Herndon Barsel Wilson of San Clemente, Calif, are spending a 10 day vacation at the Wilson home visiting friends and relatives. Sgt. Wilson worked with his father before joining the Marine Corps and was discharged in July 1955. Sgt. Wilson is a former Baylord University student. The Basel Wilsons will fly to Nassau for a few days and return home around January 15, 1935.
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Barbara Jane
Temple
University of Florida Science Departments
Wilson's
Gainsville
Florida
Jacks
Jack
Mila Jane Wilson
Herndon Barsel Wilson
San Clemente
California
Wilson
Sgt
Marine Corps
Ana ‘Sili Revirm
Set. Wilson
Baylord University
Basel Wilson
Nassau
Wil
Rice-Friemel Wedding Services Held Dec 19 1954
Mrs. Bessie Pitts Rice became the bride of Charlie Joseph Frie mel on Sunday December 19 1954 in a wedding ceremony reported by the local paper.
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Bessie Pitts Rice
Charlie Joseph Friemel
Double Ring Ceremony at Bride's Home
Reverend Aubrey F. Russell officiated the wedding with Mrs. Rudolph Friemel as matron of honor and Rudolph Friemel as best man. The couple will reside at 301 South Nolan Avenue after a short wedding trip.
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Aubrey F. Russell
Rudolph Friemel
Willie Porubsky
R. Rosuranna
South
Nolan Avenue
Court House News Names Pairings In Several Unions
The court docket lists Phillip Dean McCall and Jacque line Shumate. William Montgomery Mooney II and Miss Thelma B. Prout. Billie Joe Skipworth and Lenora Albertha Lehmann. William Floyd Frith and Edna ilaro'd Gene Kornegay and Zola Mae Stevens. Robert Kalkbrenner and Max ine Mae Schuetze. Fletcher Edwards and Ida Mae Carroll. Si Lee Bingham and Roxie Ann.
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Phillip Dean McCall
Jacqueline Shumate
William Montgomery Mooney II
Thelma B. Prout
Billie Joe Skipworth
Lenora Albertha Lehmann
William Floyd Frith
Edna Ilaro
Gene Kornegay
Zola Mae Stevens
Robert Kalkbrenner
Maxine Mae Schuetze
Fletcher Edwards
Ida Mae Carroll
Si Lee Bingham
Roxie Ann
Locales and Names of Couples in Obscure Notice Fragments
Fragmentary OCR lists names William Spicka Velma Chollett Charlie Friemel Bessie Pitts Rice Willie Thompson and Emerson Pinchhack in an unclear notice. No dates or places provided. Summary reflects readable proper nouns without assumptions.
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Spence
William August Spicka
Velma Marie Chollett
Charlie Joseph Friemel
Bessie Pitts Rice
Willie Thompson
Emerson Pinchhack
Christmas Party at Sharp School Hosts 7th and 8th Grades
School mothers Mrs E L Mocesette Mrs Ra ney Petty Mrs Lois Abel and Mrs Lenzy Caffey hosted a Sharp school Christmas party for 7th and 8th graders. Gifts were given from the tree games were played and refreshments served. December 9 Marilyn Kay Hauk was born to Mr and Mrs Victor W Hauk of Rosebud weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Guests at the Marak home for Christmas included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Janicek Clarkson and Mr and Mrs Joe Zavrel Temple.
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E. L. Mocesette
Raney Petty
Lois Abel
Lenzy Caffey
Sharp School
Victor W. Hauk
Rosebud
Marilyn Kay
Monroe Marak
Lawrence Janicek
Clarkson
Joe Zavrel
Temple
Stratton Family Guests Over Christmas in Calvert
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stratton and their family spent Christmas with Mrs Stratton's parents in Calvert, sharing holiday time with relatives and enjoying the season.
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Tom Stratton
Mrs. Stratton
Calvert
Christmas visits by local families and students
Mrs. J. B. White spent Christmas with her parents near Killeen. Billy Newton, a Baylor University student, is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Newton, over the holidays. Miss Lynn Lewis, a student at Irarcto Word College in San Antonio, is spending the holidays here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White
Killeen
Billy Newton
Baylor University
Mrs. W. R. Newton
Lynn Lewis
Inrar
Cto Word College
San Antonio
Baylor University Holiday Guests and Local Visits
Baylor University families Bryce McClellen McLane Virginia Graham Ann Bradbury Noraine Holder Max McLaren Lu are Asher Margaret Angell Dick Jenness Donald Bullock and Henry Davenport visited over holidays. Mr and Mrs J A Dudik and family and Mr and Mrs John Chuder visited in San Antonio at the home of Mr and Mrs R A Galler and Rodney. Jimmy Dudik Jr remained in San Antonio for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Bryce McClellen
McLane
Virginia Graham
Ann Bradbury
Noraine Holder
Max McLaren
Asher
Margaret Angell
Dick Jenness
Donald Bullock
Henry Davenport
J. A. Dudik
John Chuder
San Antonio
R. A. Galler
Rodney
Dudik
Galler
J. Chuder
Buckholts
Jimmy Dvodik, Jr
Petmeckys Spend Christmas in Hutto
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Petmecky celebrated Christmas in Hutto with family and friends, enjoying holiday cheer and local gatherings in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs
Fred Petmecky
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College Board
H. H. Pruett
Milani Cousty
T. . Johnason Taper
Wa Gtisgom
Rockith
Hanas
Cameron
A. P. Kleinschmidt
Lexington
A&m
Bell Telephone
Mrs. Smitherman
Weasley
Matt
Burkes - Howard Company
N.fannin
American Legion
Woodman
Court House News
Delphya Scott
Shary GA
Hutto
Penney
Penney’s
Cannon Towels
Cannon
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