Rice Association Manager Calls for Wider Markets for Crops
Homer Brinkley, general manager of the American Rice Growers Association, told 250 Houston Farm and Ranch Club members that the rice industry needs new marketing outlets and higher domestic consumption to keep rice farmers prosperous. He noted Texas accounts for over 25 percent of U S rice, with the Texas crop valued above 44 million dollars this year. Brinkley said rice is a staple for more than half the world and warned Southeast Asian production will resume, increasing competition. He urged expanding consumption beyond six pounds per person annually and said the 1947 surplus could be absorbed by buyers, but markets must be developed to prevent recurring surpluses.
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Homer Brinkley
American Rice Growers Association
Houston Farm and Ranch Club
United States
Texas
Southeast Asia
Orient
Reijer
Houston Post
Aunt of R L Cole Dies in West Texas
News arrived that Mrs Tom Bennett, aunt of R L Cole, passed away in West Texas on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Cole and daughter Bobbie Lee departed Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral services. Also an advertisement lists straw hats at half price excluding Stetsons by J B Smith Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cole
West
RL. Cole
Tom Bennett
Texas
J. B. Smith Company
Lissie Children Present Program At East Bernard
The Lissie children presented a program before the Methodist Mens Club at East Bernard's Methodist Church on Weneally evening. Participants included Jean and Alan Causey, Bonna Low Thomas, Victor Ray, Carolyn Corman, Elizabeth The Reese sisters, with Mrs. C W Causey and helpers assisting. The Reese children Tommy Lou Barbara and Mary Ann have been sick, friends wish them a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Causey
Methodist Church
East Bernard
Weneally
Armitt Thomas
J. IR. Reed
Causey
Jean and
Alan Causey
Bonna Low Thomas
Victor Ray
Carolyn Corman
Elizabeth
R. H. Reese, Jr
Tommy Lou
Barbara
Mary Ann
Barack
Tom Laughlin Birthday Lawn Party Honored Fourth Birthday
A birthday lawn party for Tom Laughlin drew a group of friends to his mother's home. Guests enjoyed games, favors, ice cream, cake and punch. Attending were numerous children and mothers from East Bernard, including Laughlin and Dromgoole families.
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Tom Laughlin
J. C. Laughlin
Ton
Mary Agnes Dromgooile
Haddie Helen Lockwood
Sandra Thomas
Johnny Meitzen
Johnny Davidson
Wanda Ann Dobson
Curtis Laughlin
Stephens
Vera Semora
Epps Department Store
The
Lyons Jewelry Company
Harold L Williams Wins Junior Boys Golf Trophy
Harold Lloyd Williams won first place in the Junior Boys golf event at Lake View Golf Course last Sunday with a 94. Walter Frnka finished three strokes back at 97 for second. In the Scotch tournament, Mr. and Mrs. Jack O Bannon and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frnka tied at 98, with the O Bannon pair winning a playoff on the first hole. About 50 guests attended the noon sausage dinner. The ladies tournament set for August 3 was postponed to allow more practice. Dr. J R Laughlin, a club trophy qualifier, challenges E H Rodgers Sr for the trophy on the Lake View links Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd Williams
Lake View
Walter Frnka
Jack O'Bannon
Fred R. Frnka
O’bannons
J. R. Laughlin
E. H. Rodgers
Lake View Golf Club
Rodgers
Navy Recruiting Men Visit Eagle Lake for Two-Week Call
James H. Wilson and Jesse T. Hurst, Navy recruiting veterans, meet locals in Eagle Lake for a two week stay starting July 31 to discuss enlistment options for three four and six year terms. They explain new wartime to peacetime rating rules and offer insights for veterans and youth considering Navy or civilian Naval Reserve service at the Post Office headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wilson
Eagle Lake
Jesse T. Hurst
United States Navy
Wilson
Hurst
Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Seeks Reenlistment In Select Ratings At Houston
Lt. C. E. Johnson announced at the Houston Navy Recruiting Station that former Navy and Naval Reserve personnel discharged on or after August 15 1945 may reenlist in certain open ratings for a limited time. Open ratings include Fire Controlman Radioman Radioman Yeoman Storekeeper Shipfitter Machinist Mate Electrician’s Mate and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Johnson
Navy
Houston
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Reserve
Yeeman
Trahan's life marked by service and leadership in Texas City
Curtis Trahan, a Dickinson High School graduate of 1934, built a career from newsboy to Pan American Refining Company worker and union chair, then ran an after-hours insurance business before serving in WWII with the Second Infantry Division. Wounded in Europe, he returned to Texas City and led as mayor in 1936, guiding relief after the Grand Camp explosion. He held multiple civic roles and community positions, with two sons, and church and club memberships.
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Curtis
Dickinson
Newsboy
Pan American Refining Company
Texas City
CIO
AF of L
Trahan
Unction
Infany
Texas
Curtis Trahan
Grand Camp
Trahans
John Curtis, Jr
William Dorsett
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Universal Motor Company
B. H. McElhinney
Met
Ford
Genuine Ford Parts
Rice Assn
COL Theatres
Anne Baxter
William Holden
Sonny Tufts
the Stallions
Tonto Thundercloud
Thunder
Wonder Horse
SUN, & Mon
Loretta Young
Joseph Cotten
Ethel Barrymore
Monte Cristo
Louis Hayward
Barbara Britten
Wwith
Hmmphrey Bogard and
Lizabeth Scott
Lissie
R. P. Wilcox
J. N. Frazar
Clarence Stephens
Griff Thomas, Jr
St. Charles Bay Club
Gulf
Ernestine Shaw
Harold L. Williams
U.S. Navy
Admiration
Natalia
F. P. Peas
Wisconsin
Bama
Dreft
Buffalo
William
Camay
Texana Suds
Lipton
ALL Brands
RED & W
Calif
Kraft Mayonnaise
Prince Albert
J. C. Lockwood
John Fant
Jane Hill Fant
Bellville
Fant
G. C. Weisler
Selma Falen
Altair
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