Beleto Creek watershed project teased with past Cow Bayou, Nolan Creek toil
The writer recalls work plans for Beleto Creek Watershed Project likening it to Cow Bayou and Nolan Creek dams built years ago near Marlin Killeen and Temple. Past floods caused farm damage, while upstream flood-control dams reduced risks. lake scenery and future dam completion are noted with plans to visit Stilhouse Hollow on the Lampasas River.
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Prentice Record
Beleto Creek
Cow Bayo
Marlin
Nolan Creek
Killeen
Belt T
Temple ‘Telegram
Cow Bayou
Yeins
Soil Conservation Service
Temple
Texas
South Texas
Tim
Stilhouse Hollow
Lampasas
Salada
Pelton
Banker Dies in Victoria After Lifetime Banking Career
Jack Durn, prominent civic leader in Victoria, died at age 80. He joined Victoria Bank and Trust Co. in 1929 as a vice president, helping deposits grow from 81 million to 108.14 million. He served on the bank's board from 1969 until his health declined. Funeral services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JackDurn
Heatight
Blackburn
of Victoria Bank and ‘Trust Co
CIA
Drought Aid Plan Changes Allow More Hay Aid in Four States
Resident sixon after a consultation with Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin authorizes two changes in the emergency drought assistance program affecting about 20 designated counties in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. Applications are now accepted at the DeWitt County ASC office during 1 to 5 p m with the July 5 deadline. Changes remove price support cuts and waive financial statements for livestock feed and hay transportation help to speed aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixon
Ater
Clifford M. Hardin
Hardin
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Art
Cal Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Don Chesser
DeWitt County
ASC Couty Committee
Chesser
Phe
Koehler Accepts Easter Seal Post in DeWitt County
Koehler accepts as Easter Seal Representative to DeWitt County for the Texas Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults. The society aided 2,983 Texans last year with treatments, services, equipment loans and related aids. The program seeks to ensure equal opportunities for disabled Texans and to expand assistance to all in need.
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Cuero
Greed
DeWitt County
Texas Easter Seal Society For
Koehler
Easter Seal Society of
Batehel Bank
Texas Easter Seal Society
Texas
Shiner Plans July 4th Festivity Parade Auction and Bands
Shiner Texan plans a July 4 celebration featuring a 10:00 am parade with a Kiddie section, a hand band performance, an antique items auction, an outdoor beer garden, colorful costumes, clowns and concessions, plus two meals at 10:90 am and 4:90 pm. Local groups have joined efforts to ensure a successful event with other activities and exhibits.
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Shiner
Texan
AML
Barnes Leads Smith In Texas Voter Survey
A Dallas report from UPI notes Lt Barnes leads Smith in a Texas voter survey with 51 percent naming Barnes as least vote for. The poll shows potential runoff against Yarborough or Briscoe, while Barnes has no declared gubernatorial plans.
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Barnes
Smith
Wasaay Rr
Dallas
UBL
Mary
United
Ralph W. Yarborough
Ph Briscoe
Yarboough
Tesas
Texas
Judge Tie To Sharp Alleged U.S. Court Handling Scrutiny
Washington congressman accuses a federal judge who granted immunity and lighted a sentence for financier Sharp of concealed ties. Rep Gonzalez alleges a conflict involving US Attorney Farris, Assistant AG Wilson, and a judge who once represented Sharp, urging disqualification and scrutiny amid the Texas mock scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Art
Frank W
Sharp
ty_B. Gonzalez
Richard Klein-dienst
Ney
Aalea
Will Wilson
U.S
Houston
Farris
Me Sharp
Sr Sharp
Ase
Gonsaler
Pring
John V. Singleton
New Welfare Plan Draws Fire From Texan Rep Cabell
UPI reports Dallas representative Sarle Cabell blasting a House welfare bill as a guaranteed annual wage that would swell welfare rolls and impose higher taxes. He argues the plan lacks reform, shifts costs, and risks creating a permanent, more expensive system with broad taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Sarle Cabell
Dallas
House of Representatives
Trail Ride Plans Made At Westhoff
Westhoff Tow and Country Trail Riders held an executive meeting to organize a July 10 ride. Five officers attended as plans set the start for 8 p.m. on Highway 87 at Sample, proceeding via country roads to the Hilbrich home where a tamale and chili supper will conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westhoff
Westhoff ‘Tow and Country ‘Trail Riders
Sample
Melvin Hil Dich
Rail
Hows Hilbrich
Murder Case Guilty Plea Entered Here
Marie Jones of Yoakum pleaded guilty to the murder of President Adams Jr on Oct 3 1970 in 2th District Court before Judge Joe Kelly. She requested no sentence and a July 12 date was set. Edwin Hooper received five year terms for jail break aiding another prisoner to escape on May 15 with sentences to run concurrently starting June 2. Hooper admitted a hacksaw blade was used in the escape attempt and that he fled DeWitt County Jail on May 23. Johnny Ray Weathers fined 20 dollars after pleading guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol on Dec 7 190. James Crain and Jerry Gartman indicted for credit card false use did not appear. Sheriff Dietze ordered Gartman turned in. Thomas Johnson Jr charged with felony theft did not appear. he was ordered arrested and jailed.
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Marie Jones
Yoakum
Adams, Jr
2Th District Court
Joe Kelly
Frank Sheppard
Sentenrine
Kelly
Edwin Hooper
Jud Kelly
DeWitt County
Hooper
Gus J. Stra
Johnny Ray Weathers
Larry Jackson
Raymond Garra
Eged
James Crain
Jerry Gartman
N. G. “Cutter
Dietze
Thomas Johnson Jr
Sheritt Dietze
VFW Post 3972 Wins State Awards at San Antonio
VFW Post 3972 and VEW Post 3972 earned multiple honors at the VEW state convention in San Antonio. Commander Wilefred Peters announced awards for excellence, a membership honor, and a community service citation. Members erected a flag pole at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Parish Hall and a second pole on Yoakum Highway. The post voted to donate prize money for Cuero Youth Rodeo and planned next meeting details. A new member, Robert E. Kinde, was welcomed. District Commander A W Schatin ner urged flag flying July 4–5. District 24 council meets July 11 at Victoria Post 4146.
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Guero
VEW
San Antonio
Wilefred Peters
Thursay
Louis Buchhorn
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
District 24
Victoria Post
Home
Bishop To Visit In Cuero
Episcopal Bishop of West Texas Gossell Geanell will visit Grace Episcopal Church Cuero for a 10 20 a m service with Holy Communion. Jimmie Reitfert will assist. choir members participate. No confirmation this visit. a fall class planned with suffragan bishop K Earl Dicus. Light lunch in Proctor Hall after service. arrangements by E Pat Mixon and Joe McMillan.
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Harold
Gossell
D.D
Episcopal
West Texas
Grace Episcopal Church
Geanell
Serview
Grace Church
Jimmie Reitfert
Paul Abbott
K. Earl Dicus
Abbott
Proctor Hall
E. Pat Mixon
Joe McMillan
Membership Bar Honors Mrs Hartman at Ladies Meeting
The Ladies auxiliary of VFW Post 72 presented a five year membership bar to Mrs Hartman during Thursday’s meeting led by President Jumita Peters. Members approved sending a registration fee to the National VFW Convention in Dallas August 13-20 and voted to contribute to the Southwest Lidia Foundation. A barbecue supper preceded the session. the auxiliary will reconvene July 22 per Publicity Chair Mrs Paul Loos.
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Cuero Vew
Jumita Peters
VFW
Dallas
Southwest Lidia Foundation
Auxiary
Paul Loos
Leader Talks Rescheduled Meeting in DeWitt County
The 4H Adult Leaders meeting has been rescheduled to 1:00 PM on a date in August in DeWitt County. Mrs. Mie announced the change and noted the gathering aims to discuss countywide 4H adult leadership matters.
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Mie
DeWitt County
Crepmranve Beniding
Brosduray
Ballot Mailing Readied for Cucra Chamber Directors
The Cucra Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture released details Friday morning about a ballot mailing to chamber members. Names listed include Nat Alewine Don Chesser Louis Dreier Herbert Preis Claudius Green the Rev C Bowers Metane Mrs Dolly Nielsen Robert Pickens Jr Ramond Reese and Dave Jed. Ballots must be returned by July for the July 12 hearing. New directors serve two years with seven holdovers and officers to be elected include president vice president treasurer and secretary.
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Cucra Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Cham
Dewey Herderson
Nat Alewine
Don Chesser
Louis Dreier
Claudius Green
C. Bowers Metane
Dolly Nielsen
Robert Pickens
Ramond Reese
Dave Jed
Chamber
Henderson
Avon
Atting
Telephone Club program showcases future phone service in San Antonio
Wickerham of Southwests Bell Telephone presented a Rotary Club talk on future telephone offerings at the San Antonio meeting. He demonstrated new sets with screens showing call partners. The program was introduced by Lawrenmm Title and noted upcoming Rotary installations for 1871-72 including Reverend Paul Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory Wickerham
Southswestern
Bell Telephone Company
San Antonio
Rotary Club
Wickerham
Progamehairman Lawrenmm Tite
Rotary
Paul Abbott
New Braunfels to Host South Texas Chamber Leaders Conference
The South Texas Chamber of Commerce Leaders Conference will be held in New Braunfels, after a board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Directors and Secretaries Association. Plans coordinate with city officials for the January event focusing on human service and program topics.
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Worstfest
Chamber of Commerce
South Texas
Chamber of Dyierce Dianagers and Secretaries Association of
South Texis
Wich
South Tex
Speciates
Ater
New Braunfels
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