Tolberts Texas column tours Bosque County landmarks
Dallas Morning News columnist Frank X. Tolbert in Tolbert's Texas visits Bosque County highlighting Norse heritage and colonial roots. He describes Norse settlements around Norse and Turnersville, stone mills, farms, and a monument on Highway 219 with a Book of Luke inscription, noting Bosque meaning forest and early French and Norwegian influences.
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Frank X. Tolbert
Tolbert
Texas
Dallas Morning News
Bosque County
Mr. Tolbert
Norway
Bosque
Kent Biffle
Clifton
Norse
Turnersville
Coryell County
Fredericksburg
Norway Mills
Henry Mueller
Mueller
Hurst Springs
Highway 219
Crawfills Gap
Jens Ringness
Bois d’Arc Lane
Neils Creek
Texas Memorial Museum
Austin
Bosque River
Bosquet
Homer
Buddy) Biffle
Gatesville
A. Bifle
Ira Callan
Curtis Johnson
Dudley Mooney
City
Sivils On Duty In Viet Nam At Naval Support Activity
Paul L. Sivils, Engineman Third Class, U S Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Jess M Sivils of Clifton, reports for duty at the new Naval Support Activity Da Nang Viet Nam. About 3,500 Navy personnel will handle logistics from port Da Nang to Chu Lai, offloading ships and moving supplies across the region.
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Paul L. Sivils
United States Navy
Jess M. Sivils
West Live Oak Street
Clifton
da Nang
Viet Nam
Navy
the Demilitarized Zone
Chu Lai
Community Visitors Gather for Birthday and Holidays
A sequence of visits unfolds in Arlington and surrounding towns as families travel from Hamilton, Midland, Carlsbad, and Waco to honor birthdays and spend holidays. Homer Olson Parrish and others welcome relatives including O J Jenson, James Beamer, and Kenneth Jenning, with several guests staying through New Year and into early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Olson
Alton Tindall
Lee Parrish
Hamilton
Arlington
Parrish
Bob Parrish
Jim Jenson
O. J. Jenson
Sharon
Steve
Midland
Kenneth
Mike) Jenson
Washington, D. C
Wayne Cliff Perry
Kristen
Kirdra
Killeen
Cliff Perry Sr
Dallas
Bobby Riesinger
Waco
Charles Craig
Fowler Register
Odell Knudson
Marilyn
Carlsbad
New Mexico
James Beamer
Norma
Lyford
Beamers
Kenneth Jen
Jensons
Frank Riesinger
Rickey
Tony Rohne
Oscar Rohne
Farmers Branch
Carolyn
Janet Leskin
Jenson
Clifton Hospital
Notice of Appreciation for Hospital Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D Handley express sincere thanks to doctors nurses hospital staff and relatives for kindness during their recent stay. They also acknowledge visits gifts flowers and cards received from friends and family.
Soil Conservation Plans for Coastal Bermud a Sodding and K R Bluestem Seeding
Guidelines from the Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District urge land preparation and sodding or seeding waterways this spring. They specify timing from February to March with dormancy benefits, seed/planting rates of 20 bushels per acre, soil firming, and fertilizer use including 100 pounds of 16 200 and nitrogen topdressing. They advise mowing or spraying to control competition and note waterways seeded to KR need no prep. Contact Meridian Soil Conservation Service for more details.
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Bermuda
K. R. Bluestem
K. R
Soil Conservation Service
Meridian
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Grandparents Visit as Lisa Beth Reunites with Family
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bateman took granddaughter Lisa Beth Childers to her parents in Fort Worth last Sunday after ten days with grandparents near Clifton. Mrs. Elsie Rea of Comanche and Mrs. Elva Lund of Hamilton were luncheon guests Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Kral Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bateman
Lisa Beth Childers
Fred Childers
Fort Worth
Lisa Beth
Clifton
Elsie Rea
Comanche
Elva Lund
Hamilton
Joe F.kral Jr
Planning meals and spring gardens for family growth
The County H D Agent urges balanced meals using existing linens and a shared kitchen effort. It also promotes social etiquette at meals and invites family participation. The guide recommends spring and summer gardening with autumn olive shrubs providing red berries for birds on city lots.
Poage Outlines Congress and State of the Union
In Washington Poage reports on the new Congress session and the President's State of the Union address. He favors aiding U.S. troops in Vietnam, opposes four year terms, and notes ongoing bills from the previous session. Also included is fashion guidance and a Cyprus school survey with CARE meal contributions for Greek and Turkish students.
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House
Viet Nam
Washington
England
Legislative Branch
Cyprus
Care Food Crusade
New York
Island
Tax guide and deadlines for farming and partnerships
Tax notes advise on 7 percent first year depreciation for new or used property and required Form 1065 filings for partnerships. The 1966 Farmer's Tax Guide is recommended with sample returns and schedules. file by February 15 or January 17 estimates. Landscaping program on January 25 at Meridian features Everett Janne from Texas A&M.
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Internal Revenue Service
Meridian
Everett Janne
Texas A & M
Billmans Visit Dallas Relatives and Friends
Mr and Mrs Monroe Billman and son Harold spent Sunday in Dallas visiting Mr and Mrs C L Billman and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Monroe Billman
Harold
Dallas
Mr. Billman
Mrs. C. L. Billman
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Bob) Poage
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