Veterans GI Bill expansion moves through House debate
The text describes a 1955 bill creating a permanent program for veterans education and training with $100 monthly stipends plus $25 per dependent, loans for homes farms and medical benefits, for service 180 days after January 31 1955. It notes Senator Ralph Yarborough leading the effort and House passage after Senate approval. It also mentions a temporary rise in national rice acreage under a Food for Peace plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Yarborough
Senate
Valentine Party Hosted by Lisa Mahalite
Lisa Mahalite hosted a Valentine gathering on Monday February 14 at 2 30 pm at her home. Nine young ladies attended and wore crowns with their names inscribed. Guests enjoyed games refreshments and social time as Mrs Kenneth Mahalite and twins Lori and Lana served cake candy chips and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Mahalite
Kenneth Mahalite
Lori
Lana
Audie Murphy Arizona Raiders at Rice Theatre
Bernice Maxie receives a free box office ticket for the Rice Theatre showings of Audie Murphy in Arizona Raiders on February 25 and 26. Clip this notice and present it at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Maxie
Rice Theatre
Audie Murphy
Arizona Raiders
Daughter born for Johnny Prazak family
Mr and Mrs Johnny Prazak announce the birth of a daughter Connie Renae at Laughlin Hospital on Wednesday February 16 at 2 49 PM. The baby weighed seven pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents are Herman Payne Dayton and Vendl Prazak Wallis. A condemnation suit was filed in County Court Wednesday week by Sheridan School to acquire several lots from C L Pierce et al near the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Prazak
Laughlin Hospital
Connie Renae
Herman Payne
Dayton
Vendl Prazak
Wallis
Sheridan School
C. L. Pierce Et al
Sincere Aid Called for Hungry Asians Lacking Food
The writer appeals to industry and public to help Asians facing hunger in their region, describing basic food as essential and urging generous support from friendly nations and donors.
Local Eagle Lake News Highlights From 1942
Twenty four years back in Eagle Lake the Waples team beat Bay City Black Cats 26 to 12 in District 22A. News notes include Mrs. Hubert Burger’s wedding shower, Fred R. Frnka’s naval aviation graduation in Alameda California, Kay Kearney’s tenth birthday observance, and Simon White named manager of the American Rice Growers Association office in Eagle Lake. Also listed are visits from relatives and a Gulf Coast Press Association session in Houston with Mrs. McCarty on the Memorial committee and a Studio Tea Musical at Mrs. Doole’s home featuring six piano students. Charles Wood of Bay City transferred to Eagle Lake to replace Chester Amthor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridsy
Eagle Lake High School
Waples
Bay City
Black Cats
Hubert Burger
V. A. Hayden
Eagle Lake
Fred R. Frnka
U. S. Naval Air Station Aviation Mechanics School
Alameda
Calif
Kay Kearney
R. Hamilton
Kelly Field
Bert Latmer
Simon White
American Rice Growers Association
Bruce W. McCarty
Houston
Everitt Fuller
Roger Fuller
R. G. Dawson
Birth Announcement for Carole Margaret Bunge in El Campo
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bunge announce the birth of their daughter Carole Margaret at Nightingale Hospital El Campo Friday February 6 weighing eight pounds ten ounces. The new arrival brings joy to the family. A separate note reports the Three Table Bridge Luncheon Club gathering at Mrs. W C Reel home with guests Mrs. Bruce W McCarty Mrs. L D Roberts Mrs. F C Durbin and Mrs J M Chumney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P.L. Co
Lester Bunge
Nightingale Hospital
el Campo
Carole Margaret
Three Table Bridge Linchenn Club
W. C. Reel
Bruce W. McCarty
L D. Roberts
F. C. Durbin
J., M. Chumney
Eagle Lake Firemen and Clean City Winners Highlight Town News
Eagle Lake volunteers had an off night but plan a monthly business meeting next Monday. The town earns a national Clean City Award for 1966 and urges residents to keep homes and businesses clean to prevent fires. Eagle Lake Drugs promotes veterinary vaccines sprays drenches with CE 4-2502.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flame Eagle Lake
de Lake
Eagle Lake
Dr Pepper Reports 1965 Profit and Sales Peak
Dr Pepper Company posted a 27 percent rise in earnings after taxes in 1965 as expanded national marketing, tighter cost controls, and aggressive bottling plant management boosted profits. Wesley R. Parker, chairman and president, announced the year end results to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Pepper Company
Wesley R. Parker
1965 Earnings Per Share and Shares Outstanding Rise
The report shows 349,713 or 1.59 dollars per share for 1965 from 1,842,790 total dollars and 1.26 per share the prior year. Shares outstanding increased from 1,459,230 in 1964 to 1,474,730 as of December 31, 1965.
Ursuline Sister Mary Joan Raska Professes Vows in Kansas
Sister Mary Joan Raska of Tulsa professed perpetual vows January 28 at the Ursuline Motherhouse in Paoli Kansas. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Raska of 2126 St Marion Tulsa and niece of Mr and Mrs J S Konvicka of Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Joan Raska
Ursuline Motherhouse
Paoli
Kansas
Godfrey Raska
St. Marion
Tulsa
Okla
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Lora McLennan
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Center Columbus
Texas
Reddy
Reddy Kilowatt
CPL Electric Service
Central Power and Light Company
Tnvestor-Owned
Libby
Sunshine State Orange Juice
Iametaetta
Delsey Tissue
iSc
Willi
William Sauerkraut
William
Uncle William
Campbell
Campbell’s Vegetable No
Heinz Ketchup
Duncan Hines
Alka Seltzer
Reynold
Alc
Franks Veal
Abe
A.B. Store
Leadueay
Snones
Earl H. Rodgers
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