Milano Community Notes and School Carnival Preview
The Air Defense held its third watch with 22 observers. Local families visited, hosted guests from Caldwell and Waco, and a Rockdale housewarming occurred for Clyde Pinkerton. Milano School Carnival is set for November 9 with queen coronation and activities. Rain blessed the area, two inches fallen. Local hospital and travel news plus a successful Baptist revival with several admissions.
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Air Defense
W. D. Woods
Charlie Pratt
Walter Lewis
Caldwell
Ollie Blackmon
Ruby
Elbert Westbrook
Waco
James Brewer
Milano
Rockdale
Clyde Pinkerton
Webb McCollum
Dickinson
Texas
Clarence Little
John Sealy Hospital
Sam Devalle
Dickenson
Claude Westbrook
Maxwell Westbrook
Houston
Baptist People
History party tradition marks Sycamores children event
Three Cameron Children of the Confederacy groups held Halloween gatherings at The Sycamores home of Mrs. R L Batte Sr. The events featured Halloween decor, a fortune teller for two groups, and lessons on Stonewall Jackson by Batte a local historian.
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Cameron Children of the Confederacy
R. L. Batte
Sycamores
Jeb Stuart
Mary Black
Stonewall Jackson
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Wilkinson Orchestra to Perform on Veteran Day at National Hall
Richard Wilkinson and his orchestra will play old and new favorites and take requests at the Veteran's Day Dance at National Hall on November 11 at 9 p.m. All invited, general public urged to attend. Tickets on sale at the door.
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Richard Wilkinson
National Hall
Residents visit kin and football result noted
Mr and Mrs Dudley Battle spent Sunday in Nolanville with a daughter. Mr and Mrs C C Burns and children hosted. Mrs S M Dailey and Miss Opal Richard of West Columbia stayed with Miss Richard’s grandparents, Mr and Mrs Russell. Lott edged Milano 13 to 7 on Friday night. A national salute consists of forty eight guns, one for each state.
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Dudley Battle
Nolanville
C. C. Burns
Public Schools Benefit From Alcohol Taxes Across Nation
Between repeal of prohibition and September 1, 1956 alcohol tax revenue totaled 261.44 million dollars, averaging 31,166.58 daily or 1.64 per minute. Public schools receive the largest share, with old age pensions and hospitals also funded. Since 1933 the allocations include 91.27 million to schools, 74.76 million to pensions, and 69.08 million to hospitals. Other funds include teachers retirement 12.65 million, farm to market roads 8.34 million, dependent children 3.88 million, and needy blind 1.46 million. Local names are listed for a Rosebud anniversary visit reference.
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Lincoln Mondrik
Lone Star Beer Wins Gold Award for Milam County Sales
Lone Star Brewing Company of San Antonio receives the Gold Award for highest sales in Milam County. Distributor Lincoln Mondrik notes the award requires Brewers Association lab certification and asserts Lone Star leads local sales as the finest beer in the area.
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Lone Star Brewing Company of
San Antonio
Lincoln Mondrik
Milam County
Mondrik
Brewers’ Association
Lone Star
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Wilkinson
Vet
Milam Theatre
Laurence Harvey
Anthony Steel
James Robertson Justice
Redwani Junction
Ava Gardner
Stewart Granger
Frankie Laine
Lucy Marlowis
Beast OF
Hollow Mountain
Adison
Patricia Mc
WED & Thurs
John Payne
Willish Bishop
Gloria McGhee
Aldo Bay
Phil Carey
Dick York
Glenn Ford
Jeanne Crain
Broderick Crawford
Albert Glaser
Stanley
Estelle
Judith Duffie
Johnny
Mike
Josie Zalesky
John Hrozek
Cameron
Rosebud
Frank Hrozek
North Third Street
Iew
Buick
Stebbe
Libby
Kraft
Jer
Botte
Bartlett Pears
Pineapple Us
We. Ats
Sam Liddy
Chuck Roast
Bone-In
U.S
Lucerne Mnk
Skylark Breadies
Comet Cleanser
Jonathan
Florida
Olt
Iro
Doz
Pascal Celery
Woodbury
Woodbar
Con” 278
Apple
Wortz Crackers
Jet
Oie
Parker
Safeway
Ajax
Bou
Bor
Airway Coffee
Nob Hill Coffee
Durkees
Calla
Starkist Tuna
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