Inflation Hits Colorado County Families Hard
Colorado County residents face sharp purchasing power erosion as the standard market basket costs rise about 7 percent this year, 22 percent over four years. A family’s needed income climbs from 1966 levels, with examples: a $9,000 income now requires about $6,080. $6,500 → $7,900. $7,500 → $9,100. $10,000 → $12,200. Unemployment and fixed incomes feel the most pain while taxes outpace other budget items. Retail spending in the past year reached $5,651 per local family, well above four-year-old costs.
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Colorado County
Department of Labor
National Industrial Conference Board
Mrs Chas Causey Hosts Holiday Dinner Arts Family Guests
Mrs Charles Causey entertained guests for Christmas dinner at her home. Attending were Ralph Halvorsen and Cris, Fd Causey and Jan Jill and Mark of Houston, Herbert Dalton of Brentham, Jerry Hunt of Denison, Buddy Hough, Bobbie Mahan of Weimar, Ed and George Causey and Paul, Ralph Johnson and Ellana Bryan Russell of Eagle Lake, Alan Causey of New York, Temple Causey of Concord New Hampshire. Temple’s parents Gordon Causey and sisters Shireen Penelope Magdalena joined by friends from Singapore via phone.
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Charles Causey
Ralph Halvorsen
Cris
Fd Causey
Jan
Jill
Mark
Houston
Herbert Dalton
Brentam
Jerry Hunt
Denison
Buddy Hough
Bobby Mahan
Weimar
Ed Causey
George Causey
Paul
Ralph Johnson
Ellana
Bryan
Russell
Eagle ‘Lake
Alan Causey
New ‘York
Temple Causey
Concord
New Namp
Temple
Causey
Gordon Causey
Shireen
Penelope
Magdalena
Singapore
Holiday Guests From Houston Host Christmas Past
New York guests include Mr and Mrs Ed Causey and Alan Causey over Christmas. Brenham visitors Mr and Mrs J L Dalton travel from Brenham. Houston hosts include Mr and Mrs Ralph Halverson and Mr and Mrs Steve Halvorsen. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs John Beseda and children from Killeen with Mrs Ray Sher of Boston and Carol Beseda of Kingsville.
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New York
Ed Causey
Alan Causey
J. L. Dalton
Brenmj
Ralph Halversen
Steve Halvorsen
Houston
John Beseda
Scott, Todd
Nee
Killeen
Raysher
Boston
Mass
Carol Beseda
Kings
Christ
L. J. Piwetz
Omaha Family Plans Christmas Visit With Jones Relatives
Dr and Mrs J James and daughters Jean and Laure from Seb spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs M M Jones in Omaha Nebraska, joining gatherings with the Jones family.
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Seb
J. James
Jean
Laure
Omaha
Neb
M.M. Jones
Newspapers Hit Postal Rate Hike Incoming Year
The second of four annual postal rate increases takes effect January 1 for general interest newspapers and magazines mailed under a second class permit. Advertising mail rises range from about 16 percent within 150 miles to about 24 percent for long distances, equivalent to adds of 0.5 to 1.7 cents per pound. Earlier increases have been set for 1872 and 1973, with rates by 1999 nearly doubling the current advertising mail costs.
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Anewspaper
Tis
Mrs Gardner Seaholm Hosts Christmas At Home
Mrs Gardner Seaholm enjoyed Christmas at home with visitors Mr and Mrs Einer Juul of Austin who joined the celebration on Tuesday. She plans to return to the doctor in Haustén on January 19.
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Mrs. Gardner Seaholm
Einer Juul
Austin
Gardner Seaholm
Virginia Clipson honored at tea before wedding
Miss Virginia Cupson bride-elect of Paul Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clipson, was honored at a tea December 19 at the Walter Meitzen home. Hostesses included Mrs. Tommy Pilkington and Mrs. Nerbert Blake. Guests arrived from Silsbee, Houston, Conroe, and Omaha. The couple will wed January 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. L/Cpl John Grigar home on furlough through January 8 from the Marine Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Grigar Jr., of St Bernard.
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Virginia Cupson
Paul Johnson
Richard Clipson
Walter Meitzen
Teaumont
Houston
Conroe
Columbus
Omaha
Neb
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
John Grigar
The
Marine Corp
Grigar
Quatanamoy
Cubs
Jom J. Grigar, Jr
St Bernard
Yuletide Guests of Behrens Family Include Bay City and Houston Relatives
Yuletide guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Behrens were their children and grandchildren. The group included Mr. and Mrs. John Nash and two children of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Behrens and five children of Houston.
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Yuletide
Arthur Behrens
John Nash
Bay City
Weldon Behrens
Houston
Re evaluation urged for Texas water plan after bond defeat
Governor Preston Smith urged re evaluation and possible restructuring of Texas nine billion dollar water plan. He ordered cutting all water development funds except contract obligations while citing a failed four point five billion bond issue and calling for short term gains to win voter support.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Smith
Marvin Shurbet
Texas Water Development Board
WDS
Dowdy and Ham Families Gather for Christmas Visit
Dr Jack Dowdy of El Paso and Mrs Chuck Hamson of Houston visit the Dowdys in Houston. Dr Dowdy plans to stay through New Year’s Day as family gathers for Christmas with Mr and Mrs T P Dowdy and the Hams.
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Dowdy
Jack Dowdy
el Paso
Chuck Ham Adson
Chris
Houston
Mrs. Dowdy
Hams
Christmas Guests Visit Duncan Family Across Town
Mr and Mrs R L Duncan host Christmas in Temple with Dan Duncan Gail and Kelly Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan who stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Duncan in Altair Dan Duncan and his wife travel to Eagle Lake for a few days with R L Duncan Eat More Rice.
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Mrs
Chas. Causey
Meitzen
Virginia Clipson
Estlinbaum Lumber Co
Edna & Ervin
Eagle Lake
Estlinbaum
Town and Country
Bill's Garage
Atlanta Life Insuance CO
Luevyena and Bul Chavis
Ee Rean
Dr Pepper
Kerrie
Bedlenny
Bren
Scott Towels
Morton
Golden Shore
Gani Goodall
Eas
SS Alka Seltzer 2
KRAFT
Wat Pease
Aker
Usda Choice
CHUCK
Cat
Eau Bone
Dips Irae
Rin Frethyo
Funk & Wagnall
USDA
Gaoie A
Weiners Sauna
Turkey
Leo's
Houston Post
Wilcox Gaga
Betes
White House
Hote
Cate
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