Goats Victims of Press In Novembr Post Sat Evening
Goats are portrayed as misunderstood by many, with George Sessions Perry defending them in The Saturday Evening Post. His essay I Love Goats extols their cleanliness, charm, and loyalty while critiquing prejudiced media. The piece notes Texas dominance in Angora goat production and references autumn and various anecdotes.
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Rockdale
George Perry
Goats
Saturday Evening Post
George Sessions Perry
Ovor Perry
Texas
United States
Ptate
Beef hors d oeuvres Impress Houston Club Socialites
Party goers relish new beef hors d oeuvres praised for heft yet subtle appeal. Developed by members of the Texas Beef Council in Harris County, the appetizers are billed as the start of a new beef story for hostesses seeking unique palate pleasers.
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Houston Club
Mebers
Texas Beef Council
Harris County
Ro gers Couple Visiting Before Moving to Atlanta
Mr and Mrs Jeff Penn of Rogers Arkansas were guests of Mr and Mrs Vince Lesikar. They are en route to Atlanta Georgia where they will establish their home.
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Jeff Penn
Rogers, Ark
Vince Lesikar
Atlanta
Georgia
Texans Enter and Separations in October Military Draft
In October 4,691 Texans entered the armed forces via enlistment or draft while 5,365 were separated. Brigadier General Paul L. Wakefield reported to Selective Service HQ that 3,485 enlisted and 1,206 were drafted into the army. Six doctors were commissioned after induction orders. Texas boards examined 2,600, finding 1,629 acceptable and 971 rejected, with a 37 percent failure rate in combined exams.
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National Headquarters of
Selective Service
Paul L. Wakefield
State Selectiv Service
Armed Forces
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marnes
Coast Guard
Texas
Iith Armed Forces
Guide Dogs group seeks Texas members
A California nonprofit raises German Shepherds at San Rafael for Guide Dogs and free training for blinded veterans and civilians in 22 western states. The organization, funded by donations, is running a Texas membership drive that ends December 15.
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San Rafael
Claifornia
Texas
Average Tax On Texas Farms Rises 3.3 Percent In 1953
Taxes on Texas farm and ranch lands were 3.3 percent higher in 1953 than 1952, the seventh consecutive year of increases. The average tax per acre grew from 17.3 to 27.9 cents since 1946, while farm prices fell, widening the tax burden ratio from 0.90 to 1.14. No major shifts occurred among taxing units in 1953.
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Texas
L. P. Gabbard
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Mother Missing Since 1938 In Texas Letter
An 18 year old seeks help locating his mother Myra Davis who disappeared after leaving Cameron Texas on October 9 1938. He has learned she may have worked for Mr Bates and fears she remarried. He has contacted Social Security and county clerks but finds no records.
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Cameron
Mr. Bates
Myra Davis
Social Security Agency
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Parma Radio
Allis-Chalmers
Snaf-Coupler
National Farm and Home Hour
NBC
Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
Matyastik and Sons
Eacs
Riga
Caide
Alene Johnson
E. Slope St
Amarillo, Texas
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Santa Fe
Oldsmobile
Tubble
Mitchanl Motor Company
South Houston
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