Taxed roads and rural faith mix in Texas opinion
A Bill Jordan column surveys Texas highway costs from a harsh winter and notes out of state visitors spent 1.6 billion dollars with 8.3 percent taxed by Texas, while rural church ALC studies show 2.5 million members in small communities and aging farm patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Highway Dept
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Lone Star
ALC
Helgesen
U. S
America
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research Center
McGregor
John Hopkin
A&m Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Department
Hopkin
Home economics tips and church notices compiled brief
Home economics notes warn against strawberries with large uncolored or seedy areas and signs of overripeness. Vacation care includes mowing lawns every two weeks and extra plant watering. Fiberglass draperies offer low maintenance and colorfast, fire resistant features. Church schedules list services for First Baptist Laguna Park and St James Meridian Texas with priest leaders and service times.
Microwave Ovens As Agent's Topic
Bosque County Extension Agent outlines benefits and pitfalls of microwave ovens for homemakers and families with irregular eating schedules. Time saved is cook time not prep time. learning methods is essential. Demonstrations, manufacturer directions, and practice help ensure proper use and acceptable food results.
Heaviest VA GI Home Loan Volume in 16 Years
VA loans guaranteed in the current fiscal year show the highest activity since 1957 with 303000 loans worth 7 billion in the first ten months, up 4 percent from last year. Mobile home loans rose 40 percent, and about 70 percent of borrowers are 35 or younger with a median age of 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I
Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Waco
Coker
Bosque County to Dedicate Valley Mills Depot Landmark
The Bosque County Historical Survey Committee plans a July 4 dedication at 3 p.m. in Valley Mills for the old Santa Fe Depot, moved and preserved by local effort. A National Landmark shingle will be presented, with a depot history read and notable visitors recognized, followed by a Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Valley Mills
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad
Bosque
Clifton
Meridian
Morgan
Kopper
Sam Radde
County Historical Committee
George Brooks
Olga Ward
Paul Murphey
Alton Gandy
William Helm
Vanita Blakeley
Iredell
John D. Shepherd
H. C. Tucker
Crawfills Gap
Ernest Gunn
Earl McCullough
Ted Evans
A. L. Bronstad
Sadie Hoe Ot Clifton
Crop Residue Management to Curb Erosion Described
Buck Gregory of the Soil Conservation Service says crop residue helps reduce runoff and erosion during winter and spring until crops grow. It shields soil from wind, moderates soil temperature, improves moisture absorption, and can provide wildlife food and cover for birds like dove and geese. Local Soil Conservation Service staff can supply more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Gregory
Soil Conservation Service
Gregory
Beef Cattle Prospects Seen Bright As Global Demand Rises
Dr. O D Butler at Texas A&M predicts a favorable outlook for beef cattle producers as world protein demand grows He notes beef remains a family favorite and U S cattlemen face less import pressure while other nations boost foreign meat use The talk highlights smaller acreages and exotic breeds affecting Texas livestock production and cross breeding risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackland
Texas A&m University
College Station
O. D. Butler
A&m Animal Science Department
United States
Texas
Blackland Belt
Gonzales
Temple
Waco
Dallas-Fort Worth
A&m
The
University and the
Blackland Committee of Texas
Butler
U. S
Australia
Japan
U.S
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Bill Jordan
Texas Good Roads Association
Ameville
Abilene
Fl Faso
Lubbock
Austin
Times
al White
Johnson County
Cleburne
Vietnam
White
Three Stooges
Laurel and Hardy
American Lung Association of
Central Texas
Russel B. Helgesen
Department of Special
Istries
ALC Division of American Missions
Bosque County
Trinity Lutheran
Faith Lutheran
Our Savior’s Lutheran
St. Olaf’s Lutheran
Lufkin Industries
First Baptist Church
Laguna Park
Joe Stevens
ST. James Episcopal Church
Bosque Street
Carl Danielson
Delmelia Dunn
Clifton Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
West
Fifth Street
William T. Jordan
Danny R. Ivey
Rita F. Patterson
John E. Finstad
Heart OF Texas Council OF Governments
Charles M. Iseenhower
Charles M. Tsenhower
Heart of Texas Councilor
Charles M. Taenhower
Beverly F. Jordan
James W. Smith
Alfred E. Olson
Coryell
Hill, McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somerville
Hamilton Counties
Sama
A.D
Council of
TOKGA
AOR
Sieinheimen Executive Directon
Charles M. Isenhower
Heart
Auer
of Texas Council of Governments
Religious Heritage of America
Rebecca D. Radde
Local Soil Conserviion Service
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