First Of Series Of Farm Meetings In Central Texas
Wayne Mann and R B McDonald of the Soil Conservation Service met Ollie Whittington and neighbors on his farm to study soil types and land needs. Participants included O W Whittington, W D Bighee, W W Powell, H L Bayer, and E J Burkes from Burkes Howard Implement Co. A soil test was ordered for one soil type. The next meeting will be Feb 3 at Cornelious Tittsworth's farm in South Elm Ridge Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Mann
R. B. McDonald
The
Soil Conservation Service
Ollie Whittington
O. W. Whittington
W. D. Bighee
W. W. Powell
H. L. Bayer
E. J. Burkes
Burkes- Hioward Implement Co
A & M College
Central
Texas
Taylor Soil Conservation Districts
Soil and District
Conservation Service
Cornelious Tittsworth
South Elm Ridge
Cub Scout Pack 213 Awards At Regular Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 213 held its regular monthly meeting in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. After songs, Mrs Edison Fikes performed flag ceremony a Den achievement. Five skits followed by each den.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout
High School
Edison Fikes
Den
Mr. Cammer Recovering After Surgery at Torbett Hospital
Cameron business man Mr Cammer is at Torbett Hospital after an operation on Monday. He is reported resting comfortably early Tuesday and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammer
Cameron
Torbett Hospital
Milano Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Milano Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 7 p.m. W S C S meets Monday at 2 p.m. Prayer and Board meeting are Wednesday at 7 p.m. Next Sunday services will be held at Liberty at 11 a.m. led by Pastor R. E. Ledbetter, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano Methodist Church
Liberty
Bell Grain Dealer Sentenced In Grain Diversion Case
A Bell County grain elevator operator William Daugherty Jr pleaded guilty to converting 9806 bushels of CCC grain for personal use and selling it. Federal Judge Ben Rice Jr sentenced him to three years in prison and fined $10000 for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bell County
Ben Rice, Jr
Waco
William Daugherty, Jr
Miss Allison To Get Degree
Miss Joyce Allison daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Allison will receive her degree in Business Administration Sunday January 31. She is a student at North Texas State Teachers College in Denton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Allison
Clarence Allison
Allison
North Texas State Teachers’ College
Denton
Texas
Den Mother Den Club Showcases Puppets and Variety Acts
Den No. 1 presented a television puppet show with hand puppets made in meetings. Den No. 2 staged an annual style show featuring stars such as Mar yn Monroe Loretta Young and other Hollywood beauties. Den No. 3 offered a barbershop quartet and Erie Canal. Den 1’s Kitchen Rappers entertained with Spike Jones arrangements. Den 5 presented a negro minstrel show with dancing and jokes. The evening closed with the Achievements Awards ceremony naming Jimmie Peed Larry Schiller Joe Mayer and James Pernice as Bob Cat Pens and Bear badges awarded to David Hudson and Thomas Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schiller
den No
Den
Jene Blake
Maryn Monroe
Loretta Young
Hollywood
Erie Canal
Dwight Moondy
Den 1
Spike Jones
Carl Fikes
Den 5
Bob Cat
Jimmie Peed
Larry Schiller
Joe Mayer
James Pernice
David Hudson
Thomas Leonard
Accident Report Details Two Vehicle Collision
A driver lost control on a slippery highway sending a Pontiac into a ditch and causing heavy damage. Passenger John W. Wright, 23, of Ft. Hood, was hospitalized after equipe response. Drexel D. Johnson of Ft. Hood and Darnell were uninjured. The prior incident involved a semi-truck driven by Aubrey Hightower of Houston. vehicle owned by Kelley Manus Co of Houston. Hightower unharmed with minor truck damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wright
Ft. Hood
Green
Newton Memorial
Drexel D. Johnson
Darnell
Aubrey Hightower
Houston
Kelley Manus. Co
Hilderbrand
Dallas Market Draws Thousands at AFAs Spring Event
Robert E. Hicks and W. L. McIntosh were among more than 5,000 buyers attending the American Fashion Association Spring and Summer Market in Dallas from January 17 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Hicks
W. L. McIntosh
American Fashion Association
Dallas
Seguin Children Visit Grandparents in Texas
Dale Ross and Beverly Jane Farr of Seguin are spending a few days with grandparents Jr. and Mrs. Bill Storey, children of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ross
Beverly Jane Farr
Seguin
Bill Storey
Byron Farr
Terry Family Returns From Houston Visit
Mr and Mrs James M Terry returned from a visit with their children in Houston where they met their seven week old grandson James Wesley for the first time. They also visited Mr and Mrs Fred Lange and their son Freddie during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Terry
Houston
James Wesley
Fred Lange
Freddie
Milam County Home Demonstration Council Meets Monday
Milam County Home Demonstration Council held an all day meeting at the Lutheran Church in Rockdale on Monday January 25. Morning committees met to plan 1954 work while a noon covered dish lunch was served. The regular business session began at 1 30 p.m. with 26 attendees including 10 clubs four visitors and the agent. THDA Chairman Mrs B M Charles announced the date for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Pearl Brewery Sets Texas Beer Output Record for 1953
PEARL Brewing Company of San Antonio bottled 253 215 784 PEARL Beer in 1953 to reach 770 121 barrels the largest annual production by any Texas brewery. The company expanded capacity to 1 150 000 barrels and rationed distributors April through August 1953 to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Brewing Company
Texas
Pearl Brewing Company of
San Antonio
Pearl Brewery
Southwest
PEARL
Pearl Dbeer
Harry Haegelin
Denis E. Proper
Otto A. Koehler
H. B
Pat) O’brien
Meridian Spring Convention Dates and District Meeting Plans
The piece lists the Spring Convention at Meridian for March 25 and 26 and a late convention in Dallas on August 11 to 13. It notes TUDA recommended books for club members and a Hamilton district meeting on February 1 to plan March events. Committees for 1954 include EEE Finance Yearbook Citizenship and Consumer Education. all recommendations were accepted. A special Constitution and By Laws committee led by Mrs. Dess prepared changes. Council Officers for 1954 are Mrs. Hugh Wimberly chairwoman and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Dallas
TUDA
Granny van
THDA
Charles
Council
Wimberly
Hughes
Hamilton
EEE
F. R. Dess
Hugh Wimberly
R. L. Zedlitz
Andrew Jenkins
Girl Scout Meeting Set For January 28
The Texas Colorado Lakes Council of Girl Scouts holds its annual meeting in Austin on Thursday January 28 open to all adults in Scouting. The Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church 1200 Lavaca hosts a 3 to 5 p.m. business session with reports from 18 counties and Council president Andy Montgomery. Two constitutional amendments will be considered and a 7 p.m. round-up convocation follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Colorado Lakes Council of Girl Scouts
Austin
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Lavacea
Texas Colorado Lakes Council
Andy Montgomery
Council Round-Up Honors Girl Scout Leaders in Austin Area
A council round-up discusses achievements and problems among registered adults. A special ceremony honors all Girl Scout leaders and assistants. Exhibits from several town associations will be on display with Mrs. R A Cox and others leading the evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Cox
C. E. Bock
Hulon Black
Cecil Rotsch
Austin
Jack Henslee
Brenham
Norman Hackerman
Jacksons Announce Birth Of Nancy Lou Jackson
Mr and Mrs A O Jackson announce the arrival of a daughter Sunday January 17 at St Joseph Hospital in Bryan. Nancy Lou weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and is welcomed by sister Linda. Mrs Jackson is the former Edith Pattillo of Cameron, with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Jackson of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Jackson
St. Joseph Hospital
Bryan
Nancy Lou
Nancy
Linda
Buckholts HD Club Meets Friday at Buckholts School
The Buckholts Home Demonstration Club held a regular session Friday afternoon January 22 in the Buckholts School homemaking room with Mrs Ed Senker as hostess. Members enjoyed a quiz game and refreshments of hot coffee and cookies. The year’s books were filled out for the program, and organizers seek new members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholts Home Demonstration Club
Buckholts School
Ed Senker
Ivy prize awarded at ladies club meeting change
The prize package of ivy and a vase was won by Mrs Theo Fuchs who will furnish it for the next meeting. The meeting date shifts to Thursday February 11 to avoid conflict with Conn-4 meeting on Friday February 12. Mrs C C Raney will host and Mrs S M Corley is the club reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Fuchs
Theo Fuchs
Cc. S. Raney
S. M. Corley
Couple Honored At Shower Saturday
The Marlow Baptist Church Sunday School Department hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs William H Bickett in the church recreation room. Elizabeth Plaster of Cameron is the bride, and the couple wed January 8. Gifts filled a large decorated basket bearing Bobby and Beth. Refreshments included hot cocoa with marshmallows and home baked cookies. Family guests included Mrs T R Allen Miss Lenora A Bickett and Mrs E R Plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow Baptist Church
William H. Bickett
Bickett
Elizabeth Plaster of
Cameron Bere
Ir. Bickett
Bickett Haseen
Marlow
Morris Coward
E. R. Plaster
Civic Garden Club Plans All Day Clinic April 8
The Civic Garden Club hosted its January meeting at the Christian Church basement. Mrs. Ed Allard of Lampasas will direct an all day clinic on April 8, aimed at improving garden arrangement skills and supporting the Delphian Show later in April. guests included Mesdames Shep McLerran, Jimmy Lester and George Clarke among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Garden Club
The
Christian Church
Leo Fuchs
George Clark
Rosenthal
United States
Canada
New Orleans
Bellingrath Gardens
Niagara Falls
Lambert Garden
Portland
Oregon
Butchart
Ed Allard
Lampasas
Mesdames Shep McLerran
Jimmy Lester
George Clarke
Mrs W J Warschak of Burlington Visits Here
Mrs W J Warschak of Burlington was a business visitor in town last week, meeting local merchants and discussing possible commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Warschak
Burlington
William Riley serves as patrolman in Japan with 187th Rakkasans
Cpl. William S. Riley, husband of Edna of Cameron, serves in Japan with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. A Korean War veteran with two combat jumps, Riley is in the Military Police Platoon after entering the Army in January 1951 and earlier stationed at Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Riley
Edna
Cameron
Japan
187Th Airborne
Korea
187Th “Rakkasans
Riley
Henderson Riley
Army
Fort Benning
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Edwin Fischer
MR. Cammer
Bell Grain Dealer
Miss Allison
Milam HD Council
Alice G. Hughes
Girl Scout
Buckholts HD Club
Savings and
Special
Resistos
Spying’s Department Store
Cpl
William Riley
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