Rice Markets Quiet But Prices Firm In Week
Market news shows subdued activity in rice with firm quotes. Prices ranged around 12 to 205 per barrel while exports to Cuba Puerto Rico and Hawaii were minimal and domestic demand remained light. Houston and New Orleans reported the slowest business of the week as distributors cut back on orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VESTA
Patna
Zenith
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Houston
New Orleans
Calendar History From Pompilius To Leap Year
A concise tour traces calendar development from Pompilius era through Caesar and Gregory. It notes ten day loss in 1582, leap years, and speculative ideas like Year Day and Leap Day, predicting no major revision before 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceasar
Pompilius
Gregory
Pope Gregory
Christmas Visits Across Cities Highlight Local Families
Mrs. R J Putney, Miss Mollie Davidson and Miss Martha Putney celebrated Christmas with the Taylor family and Dallas links. Houston households including the Cox, Putney, Nash, and Buck clans shared holiday gatherings. Mrs. Bertha Culpepper joined in from Columbus with relatives, while W H Thornton and family hosted guests before a Houston departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Putney
Mollie Davidson
Martha Putney
Roy Taylor and Sons
Dick Jr
R. H. Thomas
Bertha Culpepper
George Baker
Columbus
JL. M. Buck
Houston
Christ Episcopal Parish Holds Annual Meeting Tuesday
Christ Episcopal Church parish held its annual meeting Tuesday evening in Rotary Hall after a covered dish dinner. Reports were given by G. C. Duncan Sunday School Treasurer W. E. Lenhart Guild President Mrs. W. L. Har bin and Guild Treasurer Mrs. A. F. Harbert. F M Dromgoole and R H Reese Jr were elected to three year vestry terms joining six on the vestry board. Delegates to the Council meeting in mid January at Christ Church in Houston were named along with alternates. About 45 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Larsen
Parish of Christ Copal Church
Rotary Hall
G. C. Duncan
W. E. Lenhart
Guild
W. L. Harbin
A. F. Harbert
F. M. Dromgoole
R. H. Reese, Jr
W. C. Elkins
T. T. Waddell
J. H. Foster
D. R. Wintermann
Christ Church In
Wouston
T.T. Waddell
E. H. Boothe
Joe Lee McCreary
Mrs Thomas Hosts Coffee for Dancing School Mothers
Mrs Ralph Thomas entertained Wednesday afternoon with coffee for the mothers of her dancing school pupils. Mrs J R Laughtin assisted at the piano. Refreshments included coffee fruit cake salted nuts and candies during the three to five calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thomas
J. R. Laughtin
Smiths Host Christmas Party For Son In Houston
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith entertained at their home in Houston last Sunday honoring their son E. M. Smith Jr. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mill Mr. and Mrs. B. H. McEhinney and others. A turkey feast with desserts and coffee followed a festive setup with silver and red decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Smith
M. Smith, Jr
Houston
O. L. Mill
B. H. Mc
Meitzen Family Hosts Christmas Guests from Robstown
Mr and Mrs W F Meitzen Sr and family welcomed Christmas visitors Mr and Mrs Johnny Meitzen and son Tinker Jolly from Robstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Meitzen, Sr
Johnny Meitzen and
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Navy Services School Command
San Bicon
California
Elcin—Bulova and
Walthorn Woatehes
Sokol Jewelry Co
Mr. and
Mrs. D
Wallace
EAGLE
BOS
Miles Service
Christ
Julius Cesar
Gregory X30
Adolph Tallas
Charles
W. H. Thornton
Nelson
W. R. Thornton, Sr
Eagle Lake
East Bernard
Lissie
Wick Truck Line
MRS
Frank Duty
Frank Mazro
Richey
Houston, Texas
Ple Lake
Capitol
Christ Episcopal Parish
Mrs. Thomas
Couffee
7. C. Clapp
Lee Mulcahy
Seguin
Dallas Hodde
Henry Nelson
Alice Belte Clapp
George Mott
United States Navy
V. K. Mott
Roberta Mott
Reagan Laughlin
New Mexico Military Institute
J. R. Laughlin
John Kellam
James Ray Thomas
Kellam
Thomas
T. Westmoreland
John Duty
Robin
South America
Charles McKellan
Jennie Sue
Harriet
Sarah
Spanihel & Son
R. F. Spanihel
L. J. Spanihel
Baby
Campbell’s Poultry Breeding
Texas
Brasher Motor Company
Buick
Weimar, Texas
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