ASCS Announces Cotton and Feed Grain Sign-Up Dates
The Colorado County ASCS office sets February 2 to March 20 as sign-up dates for producers in the 1970 Cotton and Feed Grain programs. Participation is voluntary with contact details for Columbus provided. February 5 is the seed for a new farm peanut allotment and rules prohibit sweet or forage sorghums on diverted acres. Sudan grasses and sorghum classes may be planted on diverted acres as in prior years.
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Colorado County
The
Agricultural and Stabilization Service
ASCS
Columbus
Sudan
Robert Lee Keith Dies In Miss Mississippi
Robert Lee Keith 96 of Skene Mississippi and former Eagle Lake resident died January 18 after a fall in November and two months in hospital. He was a retired building contractor and farmer, moved to Boyle in 1949, and left a niece and four grandnieces as survivors. He was a Bladen County North Carolina native and member of the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake.
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Vuvert Cee Neith
Skene
Mississippi
Eagle Taka
Keith
Boyle
Bladen County
N.C
Eagle Lake
Notice Rules For Auto Accidents From Bar Association
Public service feature warns drivers to report accidents promptly to their insurer within a reasonable time. Case examples show consequences of delay or failure to notify, including denied claims and liability disputes. Written by Win Bernard, 1959 American Bar Association and State Bar of Texas.
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Orcher Party
Ollision
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Columbus ME Church Dedicates New Organ
The First United Methodist Church in Columbus will dedicate its newly installed Allen organ this Sunday at 10 55 a m with Dr John Donaha Austin District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church preaching assisted by Rev Gregory Robertson Mrs Gregory Robertson will serve as organist for the service Dr Ellsworth Peterson of Southwestern University will give a dedicatory recital at 5 p m Peterson a noted organist and musicologist has performed across the country Local arrangements are being made by Mrs Shull and the Congregational Ministries and all are invited to attend the dedication and recital.
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Columbus ME
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Columbus
John Donaha
Austin
United Methodist Church
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Ellsworth Peterson
Southwestern University
Syinday
Peterson
Io Texas
Assachusetts
Connecticut
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Shairman
Shull
The
Couyellos Ministries
County Agent Reports Burdened Quarter With Travel and Outreach
Colorado county agent Payte L. Moore released a quarterly 1969 summary detailing 3,255 farm visits and 187 meetings in the last three months. He logged 3,655 miles in the period, raised 78 news stories, distributed 4,005 publications, mailed 11,940 items, and highlighted events including the Sthannaat hay show, 4-H Cold Star Winners, brucellosis area status, soil testing, and upcoming insect control and beef cattle reproduction short courses in February and March.
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Payte L. Moore
Sthannaat County
Ths
Columbus
County Agriqultura
County Ag
Condemned Killer Attempts Jail Break
Two Refugio deputies were wounded in the head during an attempted jail break Saturday afternoon by two men. One man, Samuel Matthews, 20, of Houston, had been convicted January 23 of murder, crossing into Hatfieldsville. The other, Robert Batitz, 26, of San Antonio, is held in connection with the murder of a Refugio liquor store owner in late November. Deputy James Hodges required more than 29 stitches.
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Refugia
Refugio
Samuel Matthews
Houston
Lavaca County
Ronnie Dodds
Hatfettsville
Robert Batitz
San Antonio
I i
James Hodges
Baby Boy Born to Harrison Johnsons in Eagle Lake
Mr and Mrs Harrison James Johnson announce the birth of a baby boy Byron Deshun on Thursday January 22 at 7 10 am in Eagle Lake Community Hospital. He measured 20 1 2 inches and weighed eight pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents include Lawrence McAfee Joskie Shrop shivey Johnny Swasner Elmo Christal Vella Hinton and Leon Swanver.
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James Johnson
Eagle Lake Community Hospital
Byron Deshun
Lawrence McAfee
Joskie Shrop
Shivey
Johnny
Alpha Delta Program On Gardens At Home of Mrs Rhoades
Alpha Delta held a Thursday gathering January 20 at Mrs Barbara Rhoades home. Mrs Cherry Corman led the cultural program The Garden with guest Mrs Helyn Farris showcasing flower arranging. Farris demonstrated two fresh arrangements Bird of Paradise and yellow daisies, then presented them to Mrs Mary Lolis Szyganski and Mr Gerris on Mart after names drawn from a hat. Guests enjoyed trawnies and hot spiced tea served by the hostess. Next meeting planned at Mrs Judy Terrells home in February on a Thursday.
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Alpha Delta Pal
Barbara Rhoades
Cherry Corman
Helyn Farris
Pistol Charge In Corpus Christi Court and Refugio Death Sentence Move
Richard Pettus was fined 25 dollars in Corporation Court on a pistol lease to a minor amid a brawl with two men who were knocked down with a broomstick. A new trial motion was filed in Refugio for Matthews, condemned for Dodds slaying.
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Demily Ey Brown
Matthews
Dodds
Refugio
Cattle Lice Cost Ranchers Money
Cattle lice are costly to feed and reduce weight gain in beef herds. Infested cows lose weight, calves fall behind in growth, and weaning weights drop. Lice types include sucking and chewing, common in cool weather and tight quarters. Many chemicals exist to control them, with MP-691 and 65-1080 guides available at the office.
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Sutskiny Mce
Texas
Stout Office
Troop 43 Boy Scouts Plan Valentine Party
LROOP 43 Troop 8 met Monday at the Ghuren of Christ. We decorated a soap box with a heart in the middle and covered it with sequins. We discussed our Valentine party to be held next week. Reporter Neil Calvert.
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LROOP
Ghuren of Christ
Neil Calvert
Nation's Agriculture Seen as Economy's Core Industry
The text argues agriculture remains the nation's largest industry with productivity doubling over 20 years. It notes a $55 billion farming sector and farm exports supporting about one million nonfarm jobs, framing agriculture as the driver of abundant, affordable food per Phil Campbell, Under Secretary of Agriculture.
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Tate
Phat
Phil Campbell
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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