Rice Week Highlights Early Rice History and Events
An article surveys rice origins and historical cultivation in the United States, noting early attempts in Virginia and South Carolina, plus water culture advances in the 17th and 18th centuries. It also covers a modern King or speaker event about the crop, a birthday party, and local social notices reflecting community life.
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United States
Willem Berkiez
Charleston
Carolina
Nike
South Carnins
Ward
Carolinas
Garwood P-TA Meeting Set for Monday Afternoon
Adj members of the Garwood Parent-Teacher Association are reminded of a meeting to be held Monday at 3 45 in the afternoon at cro Mrs Grice Towell County Health Nurse will be guest speaker and Be Le Brevis High school Band director will present a program on band instruments Bridge Party Mr W J Huyer hosted three tables of players in her bee ee evening with FE Enestrom second Mrs Wroburt and Mrs Carl Schiurring receiving high scores
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Adj
Garwood Parent-Teacher Association
Cro
Grice Towell
le Brevis
W. J. Huyer
FE Enestrom
Wroburt
Carl Schiurring
Proclamation Declares National Rice Week in Texas
Governor Allan Silliveres proclaims October 19 25 1952 as National Rice Week Texas urges programs to boost rice consumption In the proclamation the governor cites rice as a vital agricultural commodity grown in Arkansas California Louisiana Mississippi and Texas and calls on Texans to eat more rice The document bears the governor's signature dated September 12 1952.
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Arkansas
California
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Jene Erato
Oetoberg
America
Allan Sillivepes
Civil Cases Occupy District Court Through Week
District court activities include a will interpretation suit by Annie Meinert against the estate of H Meinert with a weekly award of 250 dollars for 400 weeks and a $1500 attorney fee. Several land and title cases, injunction bids, and trials are scheduled into next term, with many cases reset or set for October and mid October.
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Annie Meinert
H. Meinert
Colorado County
Gil
Lester Holt
Jett
Meainert
Prove
Wal Struss
J. B. Stoddard
Columbus
Pare
Guke
G. & Strunk
Will Test
Osborne
Walter G. Dilek
Geraldine Cigli' Bore Dawson
Elizabeth
Hinsom
Voter Ballot Details Outline Eight Columns and Party Options
The text explains ballot layout with eight columns for seven political parties and a write-in option. It lists presidential candidates from Democratic Stevenson Sperkman, Republican Eisenhower Nixon, Prohibition Hamblen Hallwick, Progressive Halltman Bass, Christian Nationalist MacArthur Tenney, Constitutional MacArthur Kellams, noting two women Bass and Kellams. It adds state office columns showing Democratic and Republican nominees, except Agriculture commissioner John C White appears only in Democratic column due to his Republican exclusion, with county candidates shown in Democratic column.
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Homeneiz Holte
Ute
Adlai Stevenson
Jobe J. Sperkman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M Wixon
Stuart Hamblen
E. A. Hallwick
Vincent E Halltman
Charlotta Bass
Douglas MacArthur
Jack B. Tenney
Vivien Kellems
Chace Fotis Bass
Vivien Kellam
John C. White
E H Henry High School Elects Queen and Debuts Band
E H Henry High School launches a homecoming event this week to choose three queens through a 25 cent vote, proceeds funding a bond for Moret students. Principal Irving Rutledge outlines homecoming day plans including coronation and a football game with band performances, inviting public participation.
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E. H. Henry High School
RW Henry
Irving Rutledge
Farewell Coffee for Mrs Burdette Held Wed Morning
A farewell coffee at the Silizbawma home Wednesday honored Mrs LC Burdette. Mrs Buntette plans to move with her twin sons to join their husband in Japan. About ten guests including Mrs Austin and J R Laughlin attended as Kal adies and coffee were served.
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Sponsored & Bank
Methodist Educational
J. Mammy
Columbus
Rayna Sue Engstrom
Truman Engstrom
Rayna Sue
Laughtin
Buck Meyer
Ellinger
Sirs
Ed R. Proka
Ather Tetives
O. C Braden
Dayton
Golden Graves
FA. Shoop
Leladene
Gene Choale
Victoria
Shoop
Rex Allen
Zamex
John Gideon
Sis Ted Darkless
Brewling
Texas & & McKentucky
Colles
Notre Dame
Texas U i
and Airs
J. Ly Bunge
Jimmy
Billy Ed Tuvar
Cah Schuring
Chas. Sallina, Jr
LSU
Houston
Mes
Wallina
L. B. Cornelian
Wickeer
3Ir
Ant
Floyd Cornelius
Brerhay
Melvin Rees
Auit Roz
Corpus Carista
Ervin Estlincouin
Carl Austin
LC Burdette
Buntette
Japan
Mesdames San Austin
J. R. Laughlin
Jack Rhoades
Clement Richter
Alvin Kehleffel
Roland Beluyek
James Cash
Brad Duve
Honecee
Pink Bollworm Plow-Up Rules For Cotton Farmers
County agent reports new pink bollworm controls urging all cotton stalks be destroyed by October 10 under wardening rules. Field checks show rising infestations. stalk plow-up, first and most effective, aims to kill overwintering larvae and curb further generations. Cooperation of all farmers is essential to preserve the cotton industry in the area.
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Fitihue
Don Alexander
Vie
Jack Goode 90 Dies After Illness in Corpus Christi
Jack Goode 90 father of Lee Goode died at his daughter Mrs. CP Allison’s home in Corpus Christi after nearly two years illness. Born near Osage he farmed until five years ago. Funeral at Weimar Funeral Home October 7 with burial at Weimar Cemetery beside wife Hettie. Survived by son Les of Corpus Christi daughter Mrs. Allison Corpus Christi brother Obe Osage seven grandchildren and several relatives. Pallbearers listed. several Goode relatives mentioned. Funeral notices note prior deaths of two sons John and Alten.
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Jack Goode
Lee Code
CP Allison
Corpus Christi
SX Pin
Grosie
Heth
Jin
Weiwine
Weimar
Toraday
Werrar
Hettie
Deatth
Kent Goode
Phil Holman
Tandsay [Goode
Meredith
Ray Reln
Qaint
York
Les
Alli
Ané Brother
Obe
Osage
Walter
A. Goode
Houston
Lil Hasty
New Jersey
Rotert Gooté
Eagle Lake
Allen Glucel
Canrde
Mins Viriginia Allison
Corpus Chiati
Joli Goode
Eastland
Fred R. Froka
Song
John and
Alten
County Demo iLeaders Favor Eisenhower Coalition Forms in Colorado County
Democratic Chairman Seymour Ty and Republican Chair Sam Hamburger praise Eisenhower campaign manager Wm. K. Lehrer and E. E. Irwin county Texas Democrats for Eisenhower. Both Seymour and Twin announce support for Eisenhower while Ivns ex says he will vote for Eyrower due to party corruption and fear of racketeers and communists. Shivers and Pope Dandelie publicly back principles over party in light of national security concerns.
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Colorado County
Germocrats
2Sport
Dwight D. Flsenhower
Tath Sam 1. Seymoer Ty
Sam Hamburger
Wm. K.lehrer
Eisenhower
E. E. Irwin
Texas Democrats
Seymour
Twin
Neixor
Columbus
Eyrower
Hin Sland
Lewin
Authair Denis
Disenhower
Lrwin
Seymour Oin
Farmers to Sign Up for A C P Next Week
Colorado County farmers will be contacted by PMA Community Committeemen to discuss and aid their enrollment in the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program. The effort emphasizes farm-by-farm guidance on conservation practices to improve soil and land productivity, with federal support underwriting part of the expenses.
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Colorado County
PMA
PMLA
Win
Iron Lung Fund Acknowledges Memorial Committee Efforts
Memorial Fund Committee of Bugle Lake honors its work securing an iron lung for public safety. W. M. Thermos St chairs with Mayor Harald Thomas as co chair, plus A H Dianle treasurer and Mrs A F Harbert secretary. Funds began in 1952 after City Manager B Booth’s death.
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Bugle Lake
W. M
B. Booth
Two Killed In Plunge On Bridge Crash Charges Homicide
Hermandes was charged before Judge Den Hruska in a Bellville county court at Austin with a mild homicide. Tommas Deluna, pan singer, was slightly injured. Frank Wayne Herd, 35, of Bellaire, had minor injuries and was treated at Sealy hospital and released. A Herd passenger suffered a broken arm and leg and was taken to Richmond. The truck driver reportedly struck the other car after attempting to pass on the bridge. Lt Wattowies died at Columbus Hospital after ambulation. Lt Humphries died at Sealy Hospital Sunday night. Nekkee and Dics, Valasek, at Co. hospital, reported improving. Mrs. Smith in Sluis suffered a broken arm and facial injuries.
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Hermandes
den Hruska
Austin
Bellville
Tommas Deluna
Rick
Nnl
Deiver
Frank Wayne Herd
Bellaire
Sealy Hospital
Herd
Richmond
W.M. Yesty
DB. L. Wilson
Waa
Strukk
Rey
Wattowies
Columbus
Scan
Alwr
Humphries
al Sealy
Valasek
Co. Hospital
Mes. Smith
Sluis
Air Tour Plan Faces Local Merchant Support
A tour of aircraft led by Mri, W, ML Thomas will visit Tem pie and Eagle Lake. Local merchants will assist visitors as about twenty five planes are expected Monday.
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Aceon
Imam Dayeonetes
Mri
ML Thomas
Tempie
Eagle Laka
Dar
Bar. Thoms
Besel TCM Settle Damice Suit
The 27,500 damage suit of A R. Besel against Texas Construction Mutual Company was settled by agreement before District Judge Lester Holt. Attorneys said no formal resettlement occurred, but reports indicated a repayment of 4500 to the plaintiff, ending the collision case described during a train operation incident and involving local figures at a fair opening day.
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A R. Besel
Tesas Construction Mutzial Company
Lester Holt
Beschof
Theyravet
Simon Aust
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Besel Tcm
Damice Suit
Dickh Rissen
Eagie Feadlight
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