Texas Water Plan Financing Moves In Legislature
Legislators push ahead on the Texas Water Plan with a $10 billion funding share. Committees back constitutional amendment to place the measure on the November 1970 ballot by two thirds in both houses. Bills seek retirement boosts for state employees and interest rate changes on debts. Senate approves transfers and authority for related land and water actions.
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Springlake
Texas Water Plan
Messere
Mata
Sassed
Wosmeh
Eriars
Senate
Harris
Waller
Perme
Texas
Ground Broken For Gibson Store Ceremony Details
Co owners Bill Siemey and Nelson National Stari Lamory lead the ceremony for a new Gibson Store to be built by Cerstrirlam Co. The 23,300 square foot facility will offer veterinary supplies and related goods at Eszle Lake, with construction planned on a Nav 90 address and a March opening.
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Rams
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Bill Siemeyd
Oaily Gmits
Junior DAR Benefit Party Aids Liberty Bell Fund
Members of the John Averatt Chapter DAR and guests gathered on Valentine’s Day at the Beverett Camp House near Ramsey for an evening of cards and dominoes by a warm fireplace. Prizes were awarded at each table, with cake punch and coffee served. Proceeds supported the Liberty Bell replica fund for the Douglas Mearthur Academy of Freedom in Browwood and the Helen Pouch Memorial Scholarship.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Bverett
DAK
Washington D. C
Helen Pouch
Tamasset
Late Duncan Smith
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and Harrison
Runades
R. D. van Nort
Mes
Wharton Electric Co Offers 25 Bond For Science Project
Wharton County Electric Cooperative announces a $25 United States Savings Bond for the Best Electrical Project at the Campo Regional Fair. The board seeks to stimulate youth interest in electrical studies and support local students. Jerry Brilek, president, notes no prior similar award exists.
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Wharton County’ Electric Cooperative
United States
Campo Rerional Cierre
Rural Electric Cooperative
Jerry Brlirek
Taiton
Wcec Vuerd Df Directo
Rice millers plan talk on Jong-Shoreman strike and policy impact
A Texas rice industry meeting in Houston on February 21 will feature a Rice Millers' Association executive analyzing the Jong-Shoreman strike effects on milling and marketing this year's crop. An executive VP will assess Washington politics and rice programs amid a Change in administration.
One Car Accident on FM 109 Reported
Patrolman Joe French investigated two one car accidents on FM 109 east of Freisburg on Sunday. A 1964 Ford driven by Jane Berger of Rosenberg traveled west, lost control, struck a bridge, and plunged into a creek. The vehicle was demolished with only minor injuries to the driver.
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Joe French
Freisburg
Ettee Jane Berger
Rosenberg
FM 109
Texas rice producers to meet on industry promotion plans
Friday meeting will be attended by Texas rice producers and their wives. Paul Ha of Zurich heads the Rice Council for Market Development activities in Europe. L. Q. Thedt, executive vice president of the Rice Council, will report on domestic promotion. The Texas Rice Promotion Association, TRPA, reviews industry process in marketing and promotion. The meeting opens at 10:60 a.m. at the Shanrock Hilton Convention Center and ends with remarks by W. Maurilg, TRPA president.
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TRPA
Dres 2
Texas Rice
Easter Seal Sale Opens March First in Colorado County
The 1069 Easter Seal Appeal opens March 1 as Easter Seal representatives Mr Migkow and Mr Ijekaw oversee mailings and rehabilitation services. The society assists families with crippled children and adults through physical and occupational therapy speech and hearing programs and guidance on urinary problems.
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Colorado
Mareh J
HH Migkow
Mir Miexow
Homesir
Ijekaw
Easter Seal Society For
Texas
Civil Defense Meet Set for Feb 24 25 in Austin
Colonel Wilson E Speir announces the Ninth Annual Conference for Texas Civil Defense Directors at Villa Capri Motor Hotel in Austin February 24 25. Governor Ben Barnes will keynote at 9 30 a m on the 24th. About 100 civic leaders mayors and county judges are expected to attend from Eagle Lake and nearby areas with CD director H E Tate assistant director Edgar Baring and G Alley among attendees.
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Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Ben. Barnes
Texas Civil Defense
Austin
Villa Capri Motor Hotel
Barnes
Speir
Eagie’ Lake
H. E. Tate
Edgar Baring
National Electrical Week Observed
National Electrical Week February 9 15 highlighted electricitys role in society and the economy. Central Power and Light Company manager Frank Sherrergh noted the week aligns with Edison birth anniversary February 11 and emphasizes Electricity Powers Progress.
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Electricity Powers Progress
Central Power and Light Company
Frank Sherrergh
Thomas Edison
Study Club to Hear First History Report
Eagle Lake study club set for 9:00 pm Wednesday at the Community Center for its monthly meeting. The first of a series of reports on Eagle Lake and nearby areas will be presented by Mrs. Ruth Anderson on the history of the Chasterville community, with discussion on local electrification services.
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Eagle Lake
Club Moniuters
Ruth. Anderson
Chasterville
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