Subscribing Thanks From Community Leaders
A list of names from Cameron Hartley to M.R. includes community figures and donors thanking subscribers. The note names individuals and groups across Buckholts Rogers Temple Rosebud Rockdale Georgetown Thorndale Houston with varied titles and relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Jim Hartley
Paul L. Sheguil
J. S. Hubert
Bessie Marak
Lucien Kruse
Bryan Production Credit Association
Ray Jensen
Terry Hardwick
Susie Atkinson
Lillie McWilliams
F. F. Sneed
Lee McLane
Clara Marak
William Warren
Florence Shelander
Joe Vaculin Jr
Dan Smith
Nyna McLane
Earnest Dodd
Melvin Weems
Niley J. Smith
Tommy Corley
C. W. Weber
Debs B. Hensley
Leo Hawkins
Community Development Agency
Buckholts
Mary Ann Kostrom
Sarah Shelton
Theo Mikulec
Edwin Fischer
Georgetown
George Graves
Thorndale
Carl Raney
Houston
James Junek
M.R
Cub Scout sign up for eight-year-olds to second graders
All boys eight years old or who have finished the second grade and are interested in being a Cub Scout are asked to meet Wednesday September 17 at 7 30 p.m. in Ben Milam Cafeteria. Boys will be signed up at this time.
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Ben Milam
Milam Areans Wagon Train Heads to Valley Forge 1976
A two wagon train started a nine month trek to Valley Forge Pennsylvania at 10 a m Friday parading through Lexington. Organized by train boss Lawrence Watson of Texas Bar Six near Anglewood the trip is part of the nations bicentennial celebration. More wagons will join and the group expects to reach Valley Forge on July 4 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Valley Forge
Lexington
Lawrence Watson
Anglewood
Screwworm Hot Spot Develops Across Caldwell Creek Line
A Caldwell report notes a screwworm hot spot developing near Yegua Creek with several cases confirmed on both sides of the creek line. The official said conditions favor spread and urged monitoring and containment actions.
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Devel Apent
Yegua Creek
Somerville Man Escapes Trap After Molasses Truck Spill
Fredrick H. Priesmeyer of Somerville avoided injury when his car collided with a molasses laden tractor trailer. The semi flipped over spilling about 73000 pounds of syrup onto the highway. Brenham firemen and Texas Highway Department crews aided in cleaning the sticky mess.
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Fredrick H. Priesmeyer
Somerville
Brenham
Texas Highway Department
Fracas at Belton Pel County game spurs multiple charges
Kelton police and a Pel County constable probe a Friday night football fracas. Four complaints of disorderly conduct have been filed against several people, including students, with more charges possible as the investigation continues.
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Belton Kelton
Pel
Saidmore
Georgetown utility rates to rise again on next bills
The Georgetown electric and natural gas utilities plan rate hikes of 19.8 cents per unit and 85 percent council approval is noted for both increases. Lone Star Gas Co. will raise charges by 1 thousand cubic feet on the next billing as the city awaits October bill adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Co
Senate
Thorndale Chili Cookoff Draws Record September Turnout
Thorndale Chamber of Commerce event attracted a record crowd from Central Texas for chili cooking exhibits games music and refreshments. Gatesville National Guard unit receives Eisenhower Trophy as top Texas Army National Guard company of 1974 at armory ceremony.
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Thorndale Chamber of Omimerce
Central Texas
Gatesville
National Guard
949Th
49Th Armored Division
Texas Army National Guard
Dam Cracks Again at Rosebud City Lake
Rosebud faces fresh dam trouble as a ground fault reemerges. City council estimates repairs at about 50,000 dollars, after spending 60,117 dollars last year to fix the lake dam. The cracking appears near an old creek bed.
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Rosebud
City Lake
Television Health Hazard Warned by Australian Study
Australian National University researchers led by Dr Fred Emergy warn regular TV viewing risks social breakdown and alienation, with potential brain-structure effects and dream deprivation. The study argues TV may spur impassive, aggressive behavior but could also erode taboos enabling scrutiny of authority, prompting public protests on issues like Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Andrews
Canberra
Australia
Reuter
Australian National University Center For Continuing Education
Fred Emergy
Merrelyn
Vietnam
Emergy
Melbourne University
Britain
United States
Cotton Oil Mill At Thorndale Seeks Capital
Cen-Tex Cotton Oil Mill at Thorndale seeks investors to buy preferred stock to provide working capital. President W D Reeves says money already committed to the mill and cottonseed but needs additional capital within days. Investors may meet Reeves or manager John Stiles amid reorganization after July note default to Houston Bank of Cooperatives.
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W. D. Reeves
Cen- Tex
Thorndale
Reeves
John Stiles
Cen-Tex
Houston Bank of Cooperatives
Lions To Host Alcoa Officials Visit
Fred Bergeron and Hal Reagan of Rockdale Alcoa Works will visit Cameron Noon Lions Club on Monday September 15 at 12 noon at The Texan Restaurant. Bergeron will discuss the current economic status of the Rockdale works and other topics. Rudy Mikeska of Taylor continues to cater the barbecue luncheon for the group.
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Fred Bergeron
Hal Reagan
Rockdale
Alcoa
Cameron Noon Lions Club
Texan
Cameron
Bergeron
Rudy Mikeska
Taylor
Noon Lions
Brazos Queen riverboat cruises to open in Waco area
The Brazos Queen, a two deck paddle wheeler built by John Louck, will sail excursions on the Brazos from Baylor Marina to McLennan Community College Marina. It seats 200, costs $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children, with four daily trips and stops at historic Brazos sites.
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Waco
Brazos
Paul McClinton
John Louck
West Bend
Wisconsin
Bosque
Steinbeck Bend
Baylor Marina
McLennan Community College Marina
Entries Invited For Second Arts and Crafts Show
The second Arts and Crafts Show will be held October 11 at City Park in Ce. Interested participants selling arts and crafts are asked to call the Chamber of Commerce at 2541. People may help with the Cake Walk by contributing pastries. the event starts at 10 30 a.m. Pastries will be picked up. Proceeds benefit the Milam County Museum.
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Hele
Chamber of Comme
Chamber
Milam County Museum
Comptroller Sees High Oil Decontrol Costs for Texas
Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock warned that federal oil price decontrol would burden consumers with about 625 million dollars in higher gasoline costs next year while adding only 170 million dollars in additional state revenue. He called it a poor trade, noting a ripple effect on taxes and state royalties.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas
Ford Administration
Postal Rates Changes Told
Postmaster Henry Litzman outlined changes that took effect Sunday September 14 19xx. First class mail remains 10 cents for the first ounce and 9 cents for each additional ounce up to 13 ounces. Post cards drop to 7 cents. Air mail stays 13 cents per ounce. Priority mail rates stay the same for over 13 ounces first class and over 9 ounces air mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Litzman
Litzman
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