County Farm Receipts In 1971 Total 526 Million
Colorado County farms generated 26 210 000 in gross revenues last year with most from farm products and government payments. Despite a poor year in the farm belt the county farmers held their own and profits show signs of improvement, aided by inflation in check and rising prices for some farm goods.
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Dig
Calo- Tado
Standard Rate and Date Service
Department of Agriculture and Offers
Colorado County
SADS
Départmente of Agriculture
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The Perfect Gift Till Headlight Subscription
A brief ad announces a subscription offer with a call to action to call 234-2702 for details. The message emphasizes a gift idea and implies a limited or special subscription plan.
Free Car Wash at Johnny's Kwik Kar Wash
A promotional offer by MARTIN HERMAN and AS 1 at Johnny's Kwik Kar Wash beside Johnny's BE Station in Eagle Lake provides a free car wash for a limited time through October. Voucher must be presented at the time of service. Expires October 1272.
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Martin Herman
Johnny's
Look Back at Local Happenings From 1948 Chronicle
A July 9 1948 retrospective recalls eye injuries at Mach ine Shop work sites in Losss and a Soldier's Medal decoration for combat service in Wiesbaden. It notes Johnnie Mettzon's sixth birthday party, Fred Glueck joining the Marine Corps, Lat Rol Johnson's eye injury from a steel shard, and families vacationing to New Braunfels California and Galveston. The column also mentions a chicken barbecue for a newlyweds family, Navy entrance exams, and local visits to Houston Grand Canyon and Alaska postings.
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E. W. Booker
Valenan Ffo
Garcia
Rock Inland
Texas
Bei Kgs
US Ait
Wiesbaden
Gemany
Whime Servica
Johnnie Mettzon
Tle
W. F. Malizen
Fred Glueck
Alfred TE
Eagle Lake Furniture Co
James Ray Thomas
Robert ‘Thomas
Eex
New Braunfels
Lould Muzny
California
Wilcox Grocery
John T. Goode
Austin
Alvin Glueck
Galveston Op Suralay
Eckhardt Aber
Roy Graves
Misa Vera Graves
Houston
Frank Hough
Hough
Payoi
C. R. Curry
Carlebat Caverns
Grand Canyon
Bauldur Dam
Art Arg
Ab Taylor
Alaska
Taylor
United States Army
Tommy Ricks
George West
Mra
Poskey
Don Spalinger
Lloyd Spalingar
Raymond Waddell
Mise Sybil Abovney
Mise Sybil Abovney and Cilfierd
Charles Goldery Wharton
Richard Capson
El Campo Church Fall Picnic Set for Sunday
El Campo Church plans a fall picnic at the A. Ferien Cagle Recreation Center on Sunday October 1 with barbecued beef and sausage dinners and revellings throughout the afternoon. Donation is 1.60 per plate with takeout available. Auction begins at 3 p.m. A country store games and amusements will be offered with Holy Stasgus at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 6 34 8 00 9 49 and 1309 Raw on Sunday.
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St. Philip’s Parish
da i Campo
A. Ferien Cagle Recreation Center
Bente Chatrni
Belphio Hoa
Ptt
Bly
Tharetil
SBA Officer in Wharton Weekly Chamber Talk Oct 7
Donald D. Grose district assessor of the BEC Houston District Office announces loan officer Julien Con will make a monthly call at the Wharton Chamber of Commerce by Wednesday October 1 1972.
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Donald D. Grose
BEC. Houston
Julien Con
Warton Chamber of Commerce
Girl Scout Troop Members Chosen for Parade Float
Reported list names Deanna Cardenas Lorells Ruch Loris Matalite Karen Jensen Malinda Hernandez Brenda Jones Debbie Jones Maion Hamilton are set to ride on the float in the Liena Club parade with plans for a bicycle hike and refreshments after the event.
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Deanna Cardenas
Lorells
Ruch
Loris Matalite
Karen Jensen
Malinda Shernandez
Brenda Jones
Debbie Jonés
Maionni Hamilton
Mayor Struss Urges Citizenship at MAYC Meeting
Mayor Filmer Struss spoke at the Mexican American Youth Council membership drive held Sept. 47 at Anirewa Hall. Over 60 attended as Struss emphasized good citizenship, voting participation, and community example. MAYC leaders reported school board visits and ongoing projects for boys and girls to build character, sportsmanship, and educational opportunity.
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Filmer Struss
Jon F. Kennedy
Struds
MAYC
Mike Duarte
Mayg
Duarte
Arthur Mahalite
FFA
Beys
FEA
Lvestock
Jay Anderson
Domingo Caguilo
Wand
Cligetia
Wekivitien
Engle Lake
Mene
Tilly Salazar
Boya
Genevieve Gayman
Herbert Ramica2
Boys Pro
Jeet
Andrewa
Mia
Suate Alaniz
Shota
Virginian Montemayor
Hem
Ruben Salinas
Boys
MAC
Maye
Isidor Ramirez
Virginia Montemayor
Morris Morales
Che Directors
Mitlag
Xtyeo
Edward Getser
Jas Hajavsky in Exercise Off Coast of Norway
Navy lieutenant Jamas Hajavsky, son of Mr and Mrs Newry J Hajavsky of Columbus, participates in exercise Strong Express off Norway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Invhen in the largest Allied combined land sea and air exercise conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Navy
Leutenant Jamas
Uajovsky
Mra
Newry J. Hajavsky
Columb Due
Invhen
Orchard E B Move Toward Consolidation
The School Board of Orchard and East Bernard met in a joint session Sept 25 at East Bernard School Library. Representatives Jan Wubenak and Tom Uber attended. They discussed finances and district concerns. The superintendent was instructed to contact J S Ainsley to prepare papers for a consolidation election in early November. Public meetings will be held in both districts ahead of the vote.
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Boarty of
Orchard
East Bernard Inn
Elittena
Oper 13
County Farm Bureau Convention Opens in Columbus High Cafeteria
The Colorado County Farm Bureau plans its annual convention Tuesday October 1 1972 at Columbus High School Cafeteria. A turkey dinner served by Mrs Nona Etheridge. Tickets available in advance for 1 90 or at the door 1 78. Quarter century students report on Baylor trip: Robin Engstrom Ann Williams Garwood Marshall Moore Columbus Paul Hromadka Wetona. Queen Robin Engstrom to compete with twelve district candidates for Texas Farms Erirman at state convention November 18. Film Road to Delano shown. Delegates for state convention and three-year directors to be elected. Continuous contact urged to share county state or national Farm Bureau suggestions.
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Colorado County Farm Bureau
Columbus High School
Mra
Nona Etheridge
To Buresti
Farm Bureau
Baylor University
Robin Engstrar
Ann Williame
Garwood
Marshall Moore
Columbus
Paul Hromadka
Wetmar
Burea
Robin Engstrom
Robin
Mina 'Taxas
Erirman
State Farm Bureau
Conevention
Honeton
Delano
Californiy
Delegataza
Ed Will Wither
Warner Hower
Franks Addicks
Gilbert Stoch Af Wolmar
John Adking
Johnnde Schawidt
Stemmy Adkija
Eagle Lake
Roy Stallman
Colorade County
Toperate
Fragmentary notice from Colorado County Farm Bureau Office
A damaged OCR fragment references the Colorado County Farm Bureau Office at Columbus and hints at a local agricultural or county bureau matter. No clear action date or participants are readable.
Tickets On Sale For Lissie WSCS Luncheon
Tickets went on sale last week for the Lissie W S C S Tanting Luncheon to be held on Tuesday October 19 in the Assembly Room of the Lissie United Methodist Church Proceeds go to the Richmond State School Chapel Fund A group of singers from the Richmond State School will perform during the luncheon WSCS members may contact Nancy Anderson or Maryan Gertson for tickets at specified numbers The cost is 1 00
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Lissie W.S.C.S
Lissie United Methodiat Church
Richmond State School
WSCS
Nancy Anderson
Maryan Gertson
Ucketa
Manate
Tou
Ruth Baird Competes In Houston Hair Show
Ruth Baird Haird of Haste and former owner enters the Houston Haird Show at the Rice Hotel on September go. Models include Mrs Ralph Gurtsur Carol Munsch and Mrs Lind Swoboda. Mrs Walter Mettzur dy attends as guest.
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Ruth Haird
Haste
Huthair Fashion
Nuw O
Jahn & Dur Culture, Inc
Kar Freeway
Houston
Halr Cutthy
Rice Hotel
Ralph Gurtsur
Carol Munsch
Lind Swoboda
Walter Mettzurdy
Wap Gp
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Rock Island
Willie Jackson
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Baker's Welding
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Walter Gald
PLC
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Ray Zahradnick
Jack
Levenpecker
Columbus Glass & Mirror CO
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Stan Theat
Call Rowe
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Yore Construction CO
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Alan Spriga
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