Capitol Sidelights and State Highlights Influx of new officials
State leaders selected Zollie Steakley as secretary of state and Jim Lindsey as House Speaker amid anticipated tax policy shifts. Governor Pries Daniel’s term overlaps with the duties of state government. Audit figures show $193 million more on hand than 1955, with excise tax receipts up $10 million from two years prior. Legislative Council seeks bipartisan action on key issues, including salaries, registration rules, and outlays for certain state bodies.
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Pries Daniel
Zollie Steakley
Tom Heaveny
House
Jim Lindsey
Texas
C. H. Caveness
The
Treasury
Council
Texas Legislative Council
House-Senate
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Combmna Cis
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Gharanty
State
GOP Tews
Democratic Party
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Dack Porter
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Mallie Young
Resolutions of Respect from Eighth Lake Chapter No 383 of the Order of the Eastern Star mourn the death of Sister Mallie Young who died December 11 1956. The chapter vows to drape its charter in mourning and offers condolences to her family as they await the Grand Chapter above. Visitation notes mention relatives visiting for Christmas with plans to attend the Orange Bowl Game on New Year’s Day.
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Mallie Young
Tha Eatie Lake
Order of the Eastern Star
C. Y. Matthews
Bartow
Florida
State Acknowledges Land Board Judgment Total Recovered
The state reports total judgments in Land Board suits reach 3,089,895 dollars. A recent court action added 680,678 dollars to funds recovered from improper sales under the land program.
Christmas Guests in Dallas and Nearby Towns
Christmas visitors gathered across cities including Newgulf Rockdale Old Ocean Columbus Sweeny and Krotz Springs as families hosted relatives and friends in the holiday season. Notable names include Cham Walker Miller Hattermann Braden McGehee Martin Rickard and Rudd families with local and out of town attendance.
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Henry Chambless
Newgulf
Je Is
W. R. Walker
Robert
Travis
Bih
Rockdale
Ruben Miller
Gien
Lynn
Sendra
Sharon
Old Ocean
Paul Hattermann
Paul
Lee
Columbus
Charles Walker
David
Sweeny
Earl Braden
Susan
Earl
Chester McGehee
Donnie
Billie Jean
Ray Brasseatux
Robert Martin
Robert Same
William J. Martin
Dallas
J. R. Rickard
Kingsville
James A-Rickard
Houston
TL. Rudd
Randolph Air Force Rat
J. Rudd
Krotz Springs
Dallas Hodde
Time To Take Soil Samples For Fertilizer Use
By Doyle L Moore Cot Agent notes recent rains in the county and urges taking soil samples before spring to guide fertilizer applications. Highlights need for favorable weather and adequate fertilizer to rebuild grain and forage stocks in Colorado County. Mentions soil testing forms, county program packaging, and LERA council support. Includes holiday visit notices of local families.
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Doyle L. Moore
Colorado County
LERA
Youth Dance Promises First Formal Winter Event
Announcement urges youths to attend the only formal dance before spring. Mrs. Frank Pidgeon hosts at the Community Center with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCreary as guests of honor. Drv and Mrs. AE Wanges of San Antonio visit the Loran Austin family. Holiday guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. Le Clarke and family from Victor.
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Frank Pidgeon
J. H. McCreary
Drv
Loran Austin
Mr.and
W. le Clarke
Victors Aoa
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R. L. Lange
Marvin Lange
Virgie Alyston
Hugh Sheridan
Janice Lee
Ata
Duane Sheridan
Pat
Hempstead
Yean
Marx Drive Inn
A. L. Marx
Eagle Lake
Duncan and Son
Eagle
Mrs.Bialcolm Tiggett
Joe Key
Jos,Jr
Jean
Roger Killough
W. G. Darby
Braxton Green
Lester Forbes
Lewis Austin
John L. Austin
Shreveport
A.J. Struss Auto Supply
A. J. Struss
Elmer Struss
Universal Supply Company
Sam Boothe
Herman Boothe
A. L. Baring, Inc
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