FSA Launches Water Program for Texas Farms
The Farm Security Administration on July 2 launches its fifth year of work to provide adequate water for Texas farms and ranches. Loans up to 20 years at 3 percent help fund wells, storage tanks, power equipment, and garden irrigation. The program targets small farmers lacking credit, aiming to secure drinking water, livestock needs, and irrigation for gardens.
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Texas
Austin Coury
Jecel
FSA
Bridges
Marine Corps Opens Enlistment for 17 Year Old Boys
Enlistment for the Marine Corps is opened for 17 year old boys in South Texas with Major D. M. Taft announcing new quotas. Recruits may enlist for regular service or the reserves and go to boot camp the day of inspection if 17 but under 18 with parental consent. Applications are taken at San Antonio and Houston offices.
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Marine Corps
South Texas
D. M. Taft
Marine Recruiting Office
San Antonio
Parris Island
D. C
Taft
San Antonio Marine Recruiting Office
Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Post Office
Houston
Notice of dissolution and custody in Colorado County suit
Citation issued June 28 1945 commands appearance by August 18 1995 in Columbus Texas before the district court to answer a petition filed June 28 1945 by Bertie L Anthony seeking dissolution of marriage to John P Anthony Jr and custody of their son The document notes prior marriage in 1942 and separation in 1944 with alleged cruel treatment and requests custody for the plaintiff The text also mentions surrounding local office changes and residents with a concluding local advertisement.
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Antho
Able ‘District Court of Colorado
Quanty
Court House
Columbus
Texas
Bisinoff
Bertie L. Anthony
John P. Anthony
Colorado County
Fort Bend County
John P. Anthony, Jr
W. C Papenberg
Increases in Social Security benefits explained in Houston
Fred C. Rogers of the Social Security Board Houston office says by end of 1946 many workers will be permanently insured under Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Eligible workers with 40 quarters will receive life monthly benefits after 65, with wives also eligible. Benefits depend on average monthly wage, with examples from $22 for a $50 wage to $66 for a $250 wage. A free publication on benefits is available. Sign in Los Angeles: Buy bonds and help Texas win the war.
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Fred C. Rogers
Houston
Social Security Board
Rogers
A Boy and His Nation Facing War Time Voter Rights
An aging essay-flecked reminiscence on boys describes energy, mischief, and promise, then shifts to a political appeal urging Texans in military service to vote without poll tax in August constitutional amendments. The piece notes historical calls from 1841 for citizenship rights in war and voting without tax.
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Texas
Righter Announces Arrival of Daughter Karen Louise
Little Dick Richter celebrates the birth of a daughter named Karen Louise at Laughlin Hospital. She arrived at eight o'clock Sunday morning weighing pounds.
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Dick Richter
Laughlin Hospital
Karen Louise
Eclipse Of Sun Wax Visible In Eagle Lake Early Monday
The sun eclipse was visible in Eagle Lake around seven o'clock Monday morning casting shadow-like patterns over the community. It was total in Idaho at sunrise and lasted about 25 seconds in Montana with various astronomers' expeditions noting the event. The Headlight received greetings from Ed Welney’s Houston family touring Mexico with visits to Puebla Taxco Cuernavaca Toḱnea and other southern spots. Lee Sharp of Crockett spent the weekend with his daughter Mrs Huge Sheridan and friends here.
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Eagle
Lake
Eagle Lake
Idaho
Montana
Russia
Ed Welney
Houston
Mexico
Puebla
Taxco
Cuernavaca
Toknea
Lee Sharp
Crockett
Mrs. Huge Sheridan
Swimming a rate or running a business i s pret
A terse comment notes that swimming a rate or running a business seems easy when one avoids heavy effort or responsibility, implying a critique of lax standards and avoidance of work.
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Frigidaire
Electrolux
Eagle Lake Furniture CO
Eagle Lake, Texas
Ben ¥. Henry
California
Casper
Wyatt Henry
Fes
A. Hoeninghaus
Frederick
Angie Martin
Beaumont
Maurine Gideon
Goose Creek
John Gideon
Sally
Garwood
George Gideon
Cpl
Alfred H. Reuther
Kelly Field
Henry Reuther
Attron Ay
Leonard Walker
Southern Pacific
United States Navy
LaMerle Floyd
Walkers
Maude Floyd
Lee Cearnal and Sons
Carrie Cearnal
A. E. Cearn
Madelin Cearnal
Cal Gertson
Arlene
Genado
F. Hellman
Hayes Stephens
EB. Lenhart
H. Broyles
John & Foster
CP. Hoyd
Lenhart
Simon
Sinclair
B. Stephens
David Wintermann
First National Bank
Caia & Ex
Hale
Los Angeles
Johnny
Campbell Feed
International
ME E. CL. Righter
Semoy Tntue
KTSA
Wilcox Grocery
Jim
U.S. Treasury
Wweight
Central Power and Light Company
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