Civil Defense Speech Emphasizes Broad National Preparedness
A fragmented Civil Defense address underscores defense unity across federal and local levels. It stresses civilian and military readiness, shelter planning, and public cooperation, with President Johnson backing expanded Civil Defense funding in 1965 to strengthen disaster response capabilities nationwide.
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Lotel
Ser
Agine
Saventite
Tiknew
Texas
Echmates
Jvimson
Defense Department
Congress
Budert
T Ami
Office of Defense and Disaster Relief Trom
Executive Department
Texas Department of Publi Safety
Wade
Girl Scout Supper Ticket Awards Highlight Local Fundraiser
Girl Scouts and Brownies earned prizes for selling supper tickets, with Debbie Wiese and Kay Beth Brunner receiving passes to the Rice Theatre. Top sellers were Alarsha Thomas with 23 tickets and Sharon Anderson with 11. Leaders Mrs. Alvin Wiese and Mrs. Walter Mertzen Jr commend the effort, noting it supports civil defense prep and emergency planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morddy Wilernoon
Debbie Wiese
Kay Beth Brunner
Beth
Browne
Alarsha Thomas
Sharon Anderson
Alvin Wiese
Walter Mertzen, Jr
Girl Scout Troops Report February Meetings and Plans
Brownie Troop 549 met February 17 at the Lutheran Parish Hall. Dolls were shown with names and destinations, refreshments served, two songs sung, and Brownie promise recited. Reports from Troops 315, 402 and 82 note embroidery lessons, pot holders, fund requests, and upcoming trips and a Valentine mother’s event.
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Kohleffel Remins
Barbara J
Sara
Methodist Fellowship
Hell
Debbie Wiese
Debbia
Kathy
Naétpeon
Kathy Sot
Nancy Bafta Sy Susu
Jene Adkins
Matilyn Dean
Cynthid Spanihe
Wanda Wilkerson
Tosyseitzen
Myra Dromgoole
Bob Meilzen
Myra Dromgools
Salyant to Speak to Presbyterians on Sunday
Edwin Theodorealvannt, a senior student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will guest preach at the Engle Ike Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 23. He holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University and was elected to four scholastic honor societies. He previously worked for Humble Oil and Refining Co and served four years in the US Air Force.
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Edwin Theodorealvannt
Austin Presbyterian Thesiometil Seminary
Austin
Thin Engle Ike Présbytering
Salvin
Louisiana State Univ
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Garden Club Meets at Eagle Lake High School
The Eagle Lake Garden Club met February 12 at 3 pm in the Homemaking Department of Eagle Lake High School. Mrs. Marcus Gunter hosted a social meeting and the group voted to donate to Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for therapy equipment. Members will visit Hodges Gardens in Many, Louisiana, in spring.
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Pam
Eagle Lake
Gunter
Club Owas
Harry Larson
Wesley Service Guild Meets At Johnson Home
The Weslaynty Service Guild of Colly Memorial Methodist Church met at Miss Ophelia Johnson's home on Thursday evening February 12. Mrs. Drew Stell led devotionals, with Mrs. Lien Munford as program chair aided by Mrs. Mary Larson and Jacob Zoeller. A brief business meeting followed, refreshments were served to fourteen members, and the guild benediction closed the gathering.
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Weslaynty Service Guild
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Ophelia Johnson
Drew Stell
Lien Munford
Sésdames Marry Larson
Jhcob
Twin Sons Born Saturday For Jimmy McMahan's Family
Mr. and Mrs. Timmy McMahan of Freeport joyfully announce the birth of twin sons at Freeport hospital Saturday February 15. Garry Dean weighed five pounds thirteen ounces and Gene seven pounds two ounces at birth. The babies are named Garry Dean and Gene. Mrs. McMahan is the former Miss Einora Goode, daughter of Robert Goode and Mrs. Lee Goode. Mrs. Goode is of this city and Mrs. Ruth Goode of Cheree Lee Porter of Houston, with Weldon Winkler of Lockhart present. Mrs. Porter underwent surgery in Houston and is recuperating at Curry home.
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Timmy McMahan
Freeport
Freeport Hospital
Garry Dean
Gene
Garry
Barty
Ted
McMahan
Einora Goode
Ee Lee Porter
Houston
Amt
Weldon Winkler
Lockhartecc
Curry
Gary
Porter
Fined trio in county court on vehicle charges
Three men, Joseph Curtis Fling, Joe Places, and Norman Curtis Awsleavh, were cited in county court for arriving while intoxicated. They were assessed fines and costs, ordered to serve three days in the county jail, and had their licenses suspended for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fok Oyer
Joseph Curtis Fling
Joe Places
Norman Curtis
City Manager Ass'n Offers 2 Scholarships
The Texas City Managers Association offers two seven thousand dollar scholarships for graduate study in public administration in an accredited Texas college or university. Applicants pursue city management careers and may request application blanks from the TCBA Scholarships Committee or contact Fagie Lake City Manager T. J. Smith for details. The program began in 1957 to assist deserving young men entering the management profession.
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The
Texas. City Managers’ Asaociation
Clarence & Ridley
TCBA
Fagie
Worthless check charge filed in county court
A charge of obtaining money by issuing a worthless check was filed in county court this week against Billy Halsey Carson of Wallis. Carson visited here last week with the Benningtons. His sister, Mrs. Nellie Bennington, is back in the hospital. The agricultural section discusses quinine use in farm mechanics and operating modern farm machinery.
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Matey
Billy &. Ha
Halsey Carson
Wallis
Seth Punningtons
Neli O Bennington
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