Organizing the Home Front Civil Defense Message
The article urges women to learn basic firefighting and emergency skills at home and to train with local fire departments. It describes volunteer civil defense duties under police and authorities, emphasizing communications as a central hub. Retired and technically skilled individuals are especially valuable for radio, telegraph, and telephone work.
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Jessi
Ther 2Ye
Atsilmry
Yessire Gremen
Bese Dire
Tveat
Jgnoa Ae
Local Family Farewells Focus of Sad News
In Gordy home here Mrs V O Shr Drs Capt End 7 xe S tests. Sir wi Mrs Melvin Bartz and Mite deugtter Sentra Hay left Twenty Saturday morning. They were beer in Eagle Lake several ronmuhs ne Mr Bartz has been sma lloved as a rellroad carpenter.
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Melvin Bartz
Mite Deugtter
Sentra
Eagle Lake
Bartz
For Rent: One Large Bedroom With Bath Utilities
For rent a large bedroom with private bath and dining room access. Utilities included and other privileges mentioned. Contact Geo Heck or Phane at 480-W, (2111) for details.
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Geo
Heck
Phane
County invites bids on wheel and tire equipment sale
8.25 3: 2 120) igpare Wheel and tire. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's or certified check for 5% of the amount bid, to be forfeited for failure to meet requirements and deliver equipment tallet. County reserves right to waive formalities, accept most advantageous bid, or reject all bids. By order of Commissioners Cruft January 28, 1952. John A. Hancher County Judge. GaL27 Johnson Crass Ha Universal Supply advertises hay supply in shore. See them NOW.
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Texas
Cruft
John A. Hancher
Spade and Trowel Meeting at Burger Home
The Spade and Trowel Garden Club will meet February 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Nox E Burger. Edna Prentice, Colorado County Home Demonstration Agent, will speak on Trees their selection planting and care.
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Nox
E. Burger
Edna Prentice
Colorado
Million Acre growth cited for Texas Ninth District farms
Congressman Clark W Thorapyen highlights Census Bureau data showing North District farms expanding to nearly seven million acres in 1950 from six and a half million in 1945. Farm value, machinery use, and electrification rose, signaling major agricultural progress and urging continued support from the federal government and the Agriculture Committee.
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Clark W. Thorapyen
Texas
Kautems
Congress
Mportant
House Agriculture Committee
Census
Nia
Murer
Tanchars Opermie
Ia Wey
Murey
Fee Vale
Bureau
Milan
Thompson
Agrietlenre Committee
Suit on Shell Oil Company tax bill set for Mar 17
A suit by Shell Oil Company against Colorado County seeking about 75000 in reduced taxes was scheduled for trial March 17 in the district court at Columbus. The company sought a court order forcing Henry Hajovsky to accept a 217,56727 payment, but the plan collapsed as the lawyers for both sides disagreed on civil procedures and penalties and interest dating from February 1. Attorneys for Shell and the county planned to pursue positions from Hafisky and county commissioners in coming days.
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Shell O Company
Agtings
Colorado County
Lesster Holb Tn
Colorabus
Lo Is. Lind Prove
Toequinine County
Henry Hajovsky
Wien Atternmiys
Alsomeys Tue Shell
Aloy Wold
Fly
Hafisky
Holby Massey
Will Tate
Halichiey Sala
East Bernard Drive Raises Funds Amid Community Support
A fundraising drive in East Bernard and nearby areas raised over $1,297.78 with contributions from residents. Supervisors include Drs Weles Smith and others. funds support East Bernard Independent Schools and local programs. The effort involved many volunteers and a drive overseen by church and community leaders in Houston and surrounding communities.
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Bas
Lissie
Ollimally
Weles Smith
East Bernarda Independent Schools
East Bernard
East Bu
East Burnant Wes
Dan Schulmann
Clem Boettcher
J. D. Kubala
Rey Louis Pavelkea
Spovp
Chaimnan
Demeyinstics
Caarlrs
Naiser
Fire Instry Meeting At Mission Church
Fire Instry at Apostolic Young People’s Circle met Monday at the Mission Church for a regular monthly business session. A meeting is held once a month and every sixth month here. W. A. McMillan spent Sunday and Monday in San Antonio visiting her husband. Mrs. Lyle Pigzler, sister-in-law of Mrs. Bic Millay, returned home with her for several weeks visit. Sow, FWO Registered Pharmacists call for a finer hour, preemption service at Jack D. Luna’s.
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Apostolic Young People’s Cire
Mission Church
Reguar
Dire
W. A. McMillan
San Antonio
Lyle Pigzler
Bic Millay
Jack D. Luna
Wong Soil Testing Laboratory Opens in Local County
Wong Soil Testing Laboratory, established at Wrertur County by Lower Do sorah River Authority, begins operation to serve farmers in the LORA watershed. Built on Chanty gunlar College campus, the lab offers soil analysis with capacity of 7,000 samples per year, aiming for same-day service. County agents or Mr Aidégeaux in Wharton can provide details for residents in and beyond the district.
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Sail
Wrertur
Duster College
Dosorah
Sail Conser
le Scillercan
Techniclan
Ead
Dares
Mir
Mayeraux
Neers
Oter
Hick County
Aidégeaux
Wharton
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Millard Caldwell
Padera
Carspanies
Meti Tegdise Pelces
Ndjime Csredes Ag
Mentz Parish Hall
Mentz
Ray Jurecka
Smitty's
Albert’s Variety Store
Eagia Lake
Wharton Slectno & Plumbing
Wharton, Tex
Jaib
J. C. Westmoreland Place
Joe D Luna
Claycan
Tun
Kennord
SALG
Plymouth
Tarqain
Matthewe Bros
Matthew's
Wm K Letras
Garwood
Business Diacé
Sealy
Welters
Whartta
S-team Nouse
Garacé
Geete
W. L. Ansel—pt
Richmond
Dick Schultz
Columbus
Brahman
Pete Gertson
Aissie
V. &. Frazier
N. H. Whitley
Alison Dotson, Jr
Texas Liquor Control Board of
Austin
JR/S
Alliran
Koberg Kreamilk Raags
BBC
Universal Supply Company
Kolberg
Baramilk Dairy
Cortland W
Johnson
Spade & Trowel
H. E. Burger
Alvin Glueck Atx
Anna Rent
Cat Springs
Emil Ramm
Rentz
Ma. Ramm
Glueco
Irs
Nell
Red
H. L. Perker
Houston
W. M. Thomas, Sr
Dan Thorton
Arkansas
Jeloud Banks
McCormick
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SHELL
Bernard
Mas. C. BE
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Smith and
Maurice Gcoudson
Betty
Als
Rogers
Mes
White
Stith
Guoison
Fanhion
Missue
Blali Sises
EAGLE
Wong Soil Testing Laboratory
Enna
Lerger
Issimesiaeger
Universal Supply
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