Scout Circus April 13 Promotes Building Tomorrow's Texas
Plans for the 1956 Scout Circus in Waco at the Coliseum April 13 and 14 are under way led by Circus Committee Chairman Irving Pettis. The theme Building Tomorrow's Better Texas features nine events with Cub Packs Scout Troops and Explorer Units signing up to participate. The Heart O'Texas Council expects over 10 000 participants making it the largest circus yet, following a 1954 count of 7500. Fighter Squadron 33 with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean will operate the FJ-3 Fury jet fighter.
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Coliseum
Waco
Irving Pettis
Texas
Heart O'Texas Council
Thadis W Yount Jr Serves In USN Jet Squadron
Thadis W. Yount Jr. aviation structural mechanic second class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thadis W. Yount of Route 1 Cameron Texas, and husband of the former Miss Laura B. Dirickson of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, is serving.
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Thadis W. Yount, Jr
USN
Thadis W. Yount
Cameron
Texas
Laura B. Dirickson
Oklahoma City
Okla
Soil and Water Show At Lubbock Invitation
V. C. Marshall to be honored at the 15th annual convention of the Association of Texas SCD Supervisors in Lubbock January 18 19 and 20 Farmers and ranchers from across the state will map conservation strategy for 1956 and discuss soil water and farm problems A Hoover Commission proposal to move USDA upstream flood prevention to the Army Engineers is a key talking point The Soil and Water Show featuring conservation equipment will be in Lubbock Fair Park Coliseum Admission is free Supervisors from Taylor and Central Texas SCDs plan to attend
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V. C. Marshall
Texas’ Soil Conservation Districts
Association of Texas Scd Supervisors
Lubbock
Hoover Commission
USDA
Army Engineers
Fair Park Coliseum
Texas
Taylor and
Central Texas
Farm Operators Face 3 Percent Social Security Tax Rule
Texas farmers are urged to report farming earnings and pay a 3 percent social security tax by April 15 1956. Eligible self employed operators earning 400 or more in 1955 and 1956 may qualify for mid 1956 insurance benefits including old age insurance and survivor benefits. Information available from IRS county agents and Social Security district offices.
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A. B Wooter
Texas
Social Security Administration
Wooten
Internal Revenue Service
Delphia Scott Convalescing At Rogers Rest Home
Miss Delphia Scott, longtime civic and church worker in Milam County, is convalescing at Rogers Rest Home in Marlin after illness. She previously stayed at St Edward Hospital and held roles with the Business and Professionals Women’s Club and Cameron Herald. A foundation fund for her care has been set up, contributions via Mrs Leland Green Sr or Citizens National Bank Cameron.
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Delphia Scott
Rogers Rest Home
Marlin
St. Edward Hospital
Miss Scott
Milam County
Texas
Business and Professionals Women’s Club
Eastern Star
Scott
Cameron Retail Merchants Association
Cameron Herald
Delphia
Leland Green Sr
Citizen’s National Bank
Cameron
Landowner Seeks Balance in Right of Way Grants
Everett Shelton of Route 1 Buckholts faced a highway construction dilemma as FM road 2270 would cross his land. He had already provided 3.58 acres of right of way and a flare at the crossing requires 3.89 acres, prompting an amicable agreement with Commissioner C. L. Yount to adjust the corner lands for safety and vision clearance.
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Everett Shelton
Route 1
Buckholts
Shelton
Rogers Road
Val Verde
Bell County
Holland
Highway Department
Shelton O
C. L. Yount
Moe
Chamber Urges Vote Return On 1956 Holidays
The Chamber of Commerce announces a poll on holidays for 1956 and urges timely ballots. Only 80 of 189 have been returned, risking an inaccurate count, and the office offers a phone vote option at (Phone 101) for misplaced ballots.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Office
Little River Philosopher questions Senator on city farmers
On his Johnson grass farm, J A of Little River disputes a U S Senator's plan to discourage city farmers. He notes many city growers are already discouraged and urges the focus shift to aiding dirt farmers with profits. Texas education rankings follow with a positive note on the state's bright spot.
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Little River
Johnson Grass
U.S
Congress
J. A
Texas labor peace praised amid work stoppage delays
A state article extols Texas for minimal work stoppages and a calm labor climate, noting fewer labor troubles compared with other regions and attributing the stability to local governance and economic practices.
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Texas
Part Time Telephone Surveyers Wanted in Own Home
Ad seeks women for in home telephone survey work with private line and pleasant voice. Good salary offered. Apply to R D Carlton at 303 Brazos, Room 204, Austin.
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R. D. Carlton
Brazos
Austin
Texas
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Scout Circus
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Thadis W. Yount Jr
Gordon S. Baskin
Emory B. Camp
Cameron, Texas
F. H. A. Loans
Marek Burns
Parma
Radio - Phonograph
Call 104
Drs. Evans & Evans
Optometrists
Rockdale
Joe D. Bass
Chas. L. Reynolds
N. Jefferson
Jack W. Prescott
First National Bank
Green A Funeral Home
Pasia
The
Ela
Ota
Econom
Ical
Cook Electric
Chevrolet
Fisher
Bel Air Nomad
Bel Air Beauuville
Grabe
Chevrolet Co
South Travis
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