Thanks Subscribers Buckholts Names and Local Notables
A list of readers and residents is presented including Buckholts notables Jack Walzel and Joe Zajicek along with Miss Norma Rinn and Lawrence Vrazel Sr in Buckholts Beauty Shop. Numerous names span Milano Huffman Longview Kingsville Taylor and Tyler with towns across Texas and beyond.
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Buckholts
Jack Walzel
Joe Zajicek
Lawrence Vrazel
Carl Hawke
Norma Rinn
Guy Tittle
Arvell R. Jungmann
Belton ISD approves tax re-evaluation contract
Belton school board in a special session approved a $61 750 contract with Southwest Appraisal Co to fund a complete tax re evaluation and equalization program for Belton ISD. Existing maps and file cards will be updated as the survey progresses and all property will be measured. personal property is excluded.
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Belton
Belton Isd
Southwest Appraisal Co
Austin
United Fund campaign reaches goal in Rockdale South Milam County
The Rockdale South Milam County United Fund ending last Thursday with 20 538 raised surpassing the 1973 goal by 165. Volunteers over six weeks contributed and drive chairman Hal Reagan says all 11 agencies will be paid in full.
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Rockdale South
Milam County
United Fund
Drive
Hal Reagan
State School Won’t Close at Gatesville Texas
The Texas Youth Council abandons a plan to close Gatesville State School for Boys. Chamber team leader Charles Wise says enrollment has dwindled but the community will oppose any closure and aims to improve the institution.
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Texas Youth Council
Gatesville
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Wise
Mountain View
Wise
Window Question Answered at Georgetown High
Georgetown area residents asked if a new high school could be practical without windows. The architect told trustees that turning on compressors would activate fans to bring in fresh air through ducts, providing ventilation rather than cooled air.
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Georgetown
Deer Hunters Report Strong Opening Weekend
Deer hunters in McGregor enjoyed a mild opening weekend with many bucks taken. An overcast Saturday helped movement while frostless conditions kept the area comfortable. Early word says deer are in good condition and the season started well.
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Mcgregor
Somerville Park Expansion Plans Under Negotiation
Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U S Army Corps of Engineers discuss adding 5000 acres to Lake Somerville State Park between Austin and Houston. The plan includes 23.9 miles of hiking biking and equestrian trails and a design and development budget of 77 275 dollars.
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Somerville
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
U.S. Co of Engineers
Lake Somerville State Park
Austin
Houston
P&w
Area Residents Report Multiple UFO Sightings Nearby
Residents describe frightening encounters with unidentified flying objects seen along roads near Rosebud and Rockdale. Penny Maw reports a bright orange light beside her car on Salem Road, later hovering near a stock tank, while Fay Seeley and Fay Hileman describe a round three point UFO following their vehicle on FM 413. Other sightings include lights near Powers Chapel and Pleasant Grove and a motorist reporting a pursuit along State Highway 6 toward Marlin.
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Rogebud
Penny
Keith
Minimax
Rockdale
Salem
Mary Angell
Seeley
Richard
Russell
Hileman
Rosebud
Buffalo
Texas
United States
Cameron approves 10 percent rate hike for Texas Power and Light
Cameron city council unanimously approves a 10 per cent TP and L rate increase effective March 1974. TP and L district manager Henry Liebman cites need for adequate power supply and notes average home cost rises about seven cents daily. Mayor Blake casts decisive vote in tied council split on other matters, including funds for a Day Care Center, while bids are awarded for park maintenance equipment and a new police car is sought. The Chamber of Commerce also announces no Christmas parade due to weather and street conditions.
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Texas Power and Light Co
Henry Liebman
Tp& L
Tp&l
Gene Glake
Cameron
Blake
Cameron Day Care Center
Bob Clark
Lincoln Mondick
Lawrence Zotz
Lester Turner
Clark
Mondrik
Zotz
Turner
Duncum Implement Co
Kidnap Car Found In Somerville After Milano Residents Freed
Investigation into a Milano kidnapping intensified after the car used by the kidnapper was found abandoned in Somerville. Luther Walker, his son James David, and the son’s girlfriend were threatened at gunpoint and forced into the trunk during a long ride before escaping and seeking help. Police hunt two suspects seen in the Walker car in Somerville.
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Somerville
Milano
Luther Walker
Carl Black
Walker
Gause
Lin Luce Ranch
Mississippi
Black
Gas Rationing Seen As One Answer To America's Fuel Crisis
Washington digest outlines plans for fuel coupons as a possible nationwide rationing solution. Officials warn a 10 to 15 gallon weekly limit per car may be needed to cope with a projected 10 percent shortage amid Arab oil boycott and refinery constraints.
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America
Washington
Reuter
Nixon
U.S
Detroit Carmakers
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F.M.L
Raymond J. Batla, Jr
Kansas
Frank G. Elder
Louisiana
Delbert Burlison
Arizona
al J. Kocurek
California
Joshua Knight
New York
Cadet John R. Bailey
Georgia
Albert M. Burnett
Penny Maw
Fay Seeley
Fay Hileman
Kendrick Ranch Entrance
Brazos River
Rosebud News
Council
Chamber
U. S
Santa
Herald
Santa Claus
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