Governor Proclaims Soil Stewardship Week in Texas
Governor Aston Smith proclaims May 1 to 12, 1969 as Soil Stewardship Week. Attendees include Albert Roach, Heinie Bade, Albert Handall, Harvey Davis, and others from state and local soil and water conservation boards. The proclamation emphasizes conserving soil and water resources to support Texas economy.
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Aston Smith
Sig
A. 1
Vwo
A. Albert Roach
State Soil and Water Reservation Board
Paris
Smith
Heinie Bade
DeWitt County
Soil and Water Conservation Ret
Cuero
Harvey Davis
State Soil and Water
Texas
Omur
Two Bad Check Charges Filed in Columbus Case
The record shows two bad check charges filed in Columbus. Officials report a worthless check totaling 24.77 dollars drawn on the White Go. of Colusts, with a September 13, 1966 date. Woodroek Abansin Jr. is charged with issuing a check for cash at the First Bank of Eagle Lake, dated March First, using Bask of Grand Prairie.
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Accort
Columbus
Poe
Woodroek
Abansin Jr
Eagle Lake
Grand Prairie
Man Pleads Guilty in DWI Case in County Court
Jonathan David Rubasch pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in County Court before Judge Charles P. Jutta. The court fined him 200 dollars plus costs, sentenced him to 30 days in jail, and imposed a one year license suspension. Kilesch sought probation, which included suspension of the sentence if the 200 dollar fine and court costs were paid.
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Jonathan David Rubasch
Charles P. Jutta
Kilesch
County Weighs Studying Federal Surplus Food Program
Colorado County commissioners discuss a potential county federal surplus food program for needy families. About 1,000 residents could qualify. program would rely on Department of Agriculture staples. April 27 deadline looms for decision with possible extension. Judge Butta and Judge Kutta urge cautious action to avoid state or federal takeover.
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County Commissioners Court
Colorado County
Offerals
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Commissioners Court
John M. Parks
State Department of Public Welfare
Alfred J. Rainer
Charles
Butta
Preston Strath
Parks
Colorado
Judge Kutts
Jude Kutta
Welfare Department
Rutta
Dewitt
Gonzales
Alpha Delta Ritual of Jewels Ceremony Recap
Ten members of Alpha Delta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi took part in the Ritual of Jewels. Presenters included Mrs. Lois Hanson and Mrs. Hazel Fotyn with aid from Mrs. Judy Terrell and Mrs. Gerri Jo Adkins. A cultural program titled Enjoyment of Music followed, then refreshments hosted by Mrs. Carol Epps.
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Alpha Delta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi
Jo Ann Mahalite
Cherry Corman
Brenda Corman
Carol Epps
Gerrigue van Nort
Karen Meimardus
Pat Cook
Cindy Cheatham
Pat Lockner
Barbara Rhoades
Lois Hanson
Hazel Fotyn
Theta Delta of
el Campo
Judy Terrell
Gerri Jo Adkins
Neighborhood Notes From Egypt News Gathering
Local notices recount relatives visiting from Scottsdale Providence and Schenectady plus a Peikert family reunion in Mentz. Social events include a Duncan-Tucker wedding in Eagle Lake and canasta club gatherings hosted by Mrs Cason and Mrs Carter with awards announced. Also reported are medical updates and trips by Northington and Meriwether families to Houston Monterrey and Nashville.
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H-D-Max, Welt
Scottsdale
Ariz
R. T. Westmoreland
Providence
R. 1
Northington
Messers
Him
Gordon
Allen
Dennis Peikert
Peikert
Mentz
L. H. Obenhaus
Houston
Messers and Mesdames
F. B. Duncan
Donald Duncan
R. M. Dobson
George H. Northington II
Jerald Openhaus
G. H. Northingtoh, Jr
Duncan-Tucker
Eagle Lake
Antone Oledale
Schenectady
Frank Andel, Jr
Joe McKee
Bonus
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Wharton
G. H. Northington Jr
George H. Northington
Magnolia Homes Tour Comes to Columbus May 17 18
The Magnolia Homes Tour of Columbus celebrates its eighth annual event on May 17 and 18 with openings of the Brandon Home and the Dilue Hose Harris home plus other historic houses. An antique show, outdoor art, a melodrama, horseless carriage races, a sidewalk cafe, and free museum access highlight the weekend.
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Columbus
Magnolia Homes
Dilue Hose Harris
Everett
Horseless Carriage Club
Courthouse Square
Confederate Daughters Museum
Local Games End With Guest Pleasures After Tennis
Three tables of players saw Mrs Ray Boecker and Mrs Span as high and low scorers. Mrs Carter served her guests a pleasure party plate at the conclusion of the games.
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Ray Boecker
Spanther
John E Chapoton to Join Treasury Tax Council Staff
John E Chapoton a Houston Republican will serve as staff attorney in the Office of Tax Legislative Council within the U S Department of the Treasury. He joins a legal unit advising on tax policy and enforcement. Chapoton brings government and legislative experience to the space.
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John E. Chapoton
Holston
Office of Tax Legislative Council
U.S. Department of Treasury
Webb Family Welcomes Son Troy Aubrey
The Webb family in El Campo celebrates the birth of Troy Aubrey at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton on Saturday April 26 at 8 42 a m. He weighs seven pounds four ounces. Parents are Leland Webb and Mrs Schnurpel with two daughters Jenna Gay and Sharr Kay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs O H Schnurpel and Mr and Mrs Leland Webb.
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Webb
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Wharton
Troy Aubrey
Webbs
Jenna Gay
Sharr! Kay
O.H. Schnurpel
Leland Webb
el Campo
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Lake At
McCarty
Albert’s Variety Store
Alpha Delta
Enegle Lake Drugs
Egypt News
Nan
Monterrey
Mexico
Will Meriwether
John Reese
Paul E. Schwab
Nashville
Mentor Northington
H. G. Hust
al Mortensen
G. H. Northington
Webb Family
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
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Hartford Insurance Group
W. E. McRee
Mgr
Fieldcrest
Lexington Towels
Ey Royce
Fieldcrest Air
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