EGYPT Social Notes and Friendly Gatherings
Mesdames L. H. Obenhaus C. E. El Obenhaus Jack Me Jerald Weber and Mrs C O Phimmer visited Bastron with relatives. Bastron Glen Flora guests hosted three canasta tables with desserts and coffee. Awards were given to Mesdames Ars H Wezs Roec ker. Wayne Barnes hosted a dessert course in Sunttsy. Obert Glid spent Sunday in Columbus with her mother Mrs IC Cathoun.
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Mesdames
L. H. Obenhaus
C. E. EL
Obeohsus
Jack Me
Jerald Weber
Tiousiof
C. O Phimmer
H. We Zs
Roecker
Wayne Barnes
Cor- Sunttsy
Columusk
Farmers Provide 14 2 Cents Of Every Retail Dollar
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson cites that U S farmers spent 14.2 cents of each retail dollar in the year. He notes farm income in 1953 was low and warns against new farm legislation undermining the economy. The piece references past spending by individuals in 1933 and broad agricultural impact. Local notes mention visitors to Eagle Lake and Weimar affecting community ties.
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U.S
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
United States
Bryan
Walter Finka
Randy
Eagle Lake
Hoy DeShazo
Min
Fred G. Froka
Social Roundup in Rock Island Guests Bid Farewell
Mrs. W F White hosted friends for a Monday evening farewell to house guest Mrs Nora Hager who departs for Illinois after weeks in town. Guests included Mrs Dan Nicewander traveling to Tulsa and T H Larsen of Youngstown visiting with Ernest and Mrs Hudson and Mrs Forseyth and daughter. Mary Ethelda Nicewander joined parents from Spring Valley Wisconsin as E W Dechman accompanied her from Houston. Local families hosted and hosted again with Baker and Buckelew groups visiting Hearne and Houston friends.
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W. F. White
Nora Hager
Mlinois
Dan Nicewander
Tulsa
Oklahhoma
Sheridan
T. H. Larsen
Youngstown
Ohio
L. F. Baker
Hearne
Ei. J. Buckelew
Houston
Jack Hand
Laura Starkey
Brahman Breeders' Bull Sale Planned for March 25
Directors of Texas Mid Coastal Brahman Breeders met in Wharton to finalize plans for the Annual Range Bull Sale at the El Campo Livestock Commission ring on March 25. The event will feature 60 registered Brahman bulls from 20 top local herds, with Walter Britton, a nationally famed cattle auctioneer, presiding.
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Texas Mid Coastal Brahman Breeders
Wharton
el Campo Livestock Commission Ring
Walter Britton
Spaghetti Supper Draws Crowd at Community Center
A Bergean Spaghetti Supper drew diners to the Community Center on Saturday from 5 to 5 p.m. Attendees enjoyed the plate of delicious spaghetti in a communal event hosted by locals.
Gray Trailer Donates Prize for State High School Rodeo
The 8th Annual State Championship High School Rodeo in Hallettsville June 16 17 18 and 19 is sponsored by the F F A chapter. Gray Trailer Company will raffle a horse trailer among all final winners in each event. Over 200 Texas schoolboys and schoolgirls compete for the Texas title and a chance to enter the National Championship in Hallettsville August 5 6 and 7.
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F.F.A
Hallettsville
Gray Trailer Company, Inc
Texas
Agust
War theater promo for Sailor of the King dates
Free ticket offer to Butch SCZYMANSKI for the Rito Theatre to see Sailor of the King on Tuesday or Wednesday, March 23 24. Clip this and present at box office.
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Butch) Sczymanski
Rito
Tuesaday
Sew International Show Opens at Shamrock Flower Show
Sightseers flock to the International Flower Show at Shamrock Bi Haneen with exhibitors from Roy Dein Var Nort and other groups drawing attention to new varieties and garden displays.
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Nepehew
Roy Dein
Eagle Lake High School Ring Decision Sparks Class Unity
Eager juniors visited by a ring man to pick senior rings after a heated debate. The class voted overwhelmingly for round rings, surprising the visitor who noted groups rarely agree. Students also prepare for the Interscholastic League meet at month’s end with strong prospects.
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Rachel-Anne Terrell
Uss
Longfellow
Community Center Spaghetti Supper This Saturday
The Berean Class hosts a spaghetti supper for all ages at the community center from five to eight pm. Children under ten pay 50 cents while adults are charged one dollar. Ali is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berean
Ali
Local FHA Members To Attend Area Meet In Houston
Members of the Future Homemakers of America chapter at Eagle Lake High School will travel to Houston for an area FHA meeting on Saturday March 20. Two delegates will represent the Spring Branch division at the event.
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FHA
Houston
Future Homesmakers
Eaple Lake High School
Counsil
Spring Branch
Srrzeant-at- 2
Wichita Falls Guests Visit Week with Mrs Adams
Mrs Frank Adams hosts guests Mrs Mre Gough ter and Lins Wicht Falls arriving Sunday evening for a week long visit. The local notice notes fresh seeds and vaccines and veterinary supplies available at Joe Dramas.
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Wichita Falls
Mre. and
Goughter
Lins
Joe Drama's
Mrs Schulze Improves After Serious Illness
Friends report Mrs. G A Schulze is rapidly recovering from a recent serious illness. Lizzie Westmoreland enjoyed a pleasant visit with the Schwelze family and Linda Mae at their new parsonage in New Braunfels. Mr. Schulze previously served as pastor at Colly Memorial Methodist Church in Eagle Lake.
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G. A. Schulze
Lizzie Westmoreland
Sch Wlze
Linda Mae
New Braunfels
Mr. Schulze
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Eagle Lake
Mrs Dick Ney Returns From Family Visit
Mrs. Dick Ney returned Sunday from an extended visit with the families of her children. She visited Mrs. Ralph Wales and family of Tulsa Oklahoma Mrs. S E Arnold and family and Dick Ney and family all of Houston.
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Dick Ney
Ralph Wales
Tulsa
Oklahoma
S. E. Arnold
Houston
Wesleyan Singers Bring A Capella Tour To Columbus
The Wesleyan Singers of Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth will perform at First Methodist Church Columbus Texas on Wednesday March 24 at 7:00 pm. The thirty member choir, open to Texas Wesleyan students, travels annually through Central and South Texas. Previously the group sang in Columbus as part of a Sunday service.
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Wesleyan Singers
Tex
Wesleyan College
Fort Worth
Methodist Church
Columbus
Texas
Texas Wesleyan College
Central
South
Columbus Methodist Church
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Schindler
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Elmer Schindler
Ashby Oil Company
Eagle Lake Railroad Commission of Texas LP
Gas Division
Egypt
TEMS
C. R. Foulk
Will Walker
Weimar
And
Irs
Paul Hettermann
Joe P Luna
Rock Island
Brahman Breeders
Gray
Eagle Lake High School
Roger Killough
Cypres
Southwestern Life Insurance
Cook
Alamo Lumber Company
Bob Powell
Rome
A. Schneider
Schneider-Ware Co
EAGLE
First National Bank
Texa
Columbus ‘Methodist Church
Uncle Math
Mathieson
R. L. Clipson
Farmers Supply Company
Phone 345
Joan Giles
GOOD
China Times
Central Power and Light Company
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