Deadline set for Cotton Plow-Up Oct 20
Agriculture note from White urges farmers in Zone 4 to complete cotton plow-up by Saturday Oct 20 to destroy bollworm, improve soil and return minerals. Counties listed include Harris Galveston Fort Bend Jefferson Matagorda and Wharton. Also mentions Rotary Club chicken supper next Tuesday at Community Center.
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Galveston
Harris
Jefferson
la Matagorda
Oranges
Wharton
John Kight
Esser Ei Sen
Antonia
Feline Cearn
Stindarar
Rotary Gub
Ramona Smith Bride Elect Honored at Oct Shower
Ramona Smith bride elect of Lee Drescher was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Rennie Bauer and daughters Fay and Mrs. Leland Copeland. The event featured an umbrella gift display, games led by Mrs. Copeland, crystal and silver centerpiece dolls, a lace moth dress, a cake with candle candes, and refreshments for twenty four guests.
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Ramona Smith
Lee Drescher
Lee Allen Drescher
Rennie Bauer
Fay
Leland Copéland
Bauer
Walther and Froka visitors amid Western Auto sale
Mr and Mrs CJ Walther of Shreveport and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Froka of San Antonio visited during the weekend with Mrs Elsie Gibson and son Jim ee Western Auto announces its big Family Days Sale at the Eagle Lake store beginning Thursday. Storewide discounts promise savings on hundreds of items.
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CJ. Walther
Shreveport
Jimmy Froka
San Antonio
Elsie Gibson
Jimee
Western Auto
Eagle Lake
Shop
Columbus Day Feast Set by St. Anthony’s Parish
Columbus Church outlines its Columbus Day Picnic and Homecoming at the K of C Hall in Columbus on Sunday October 14 under St. Anthony’s sponsorship. A noon barbecue beef and sausage dinner, daylong amusements, hourly attendance prizes, and music by Wilbert Leer and his Western Ramblers are planned. An auction sale is scheduled for 2:30 pm and a Riders gathering at 1:30 am.
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Columbus
Lon
St. Anthony's
Cathlic
Wilbert Leer Pans
Western Ramblers
Weimar Trai
Borden st_T
Prise
Gethern Columbus
Grein Eee
Overseas State Department Interviews Set in Houston
Miss Ann Clarke, recruiting officer for the U S Department of State, will interview good prospects in Houston October 15 to 20 at the Texas State Employment Service for secretaries, clerks, and office workers with overseas postings. Washington D C and Rome office also offer opportunities. visit 2918 San Jacinto Street or call Capitol 53-1711 for details.
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Rome
Washington
Ann Clarke
U.S
Miss Clarke
Texas
Houston
United States
Washington, D. C
Eall
Texas State Employment Service
San Jacinto Street
Alaina Lumber Co Weather Notice
Fall winds and cold weather prompt weather stepping and home improvement plans. Alaina Lumber Co offers installation services and can be reached at OH 4-2511.
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Teol
Alaina Lumber Co
King of Kings At Columbus Oaks Opens Oct 21
Metro Goldwyn Mayer presents King of Kings at the Oaks Theatre in Columbus for five days starting October 21. Special Tuesday showings may be arranged with manager Doyle Oliver. The film stars include Robert Ryan as John the Baptist and Frank Thring as Herod Antipas.
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Prank Thring
Antipas
Jeffrey
Seed handling advice sparks better crops from Texas A&M expert
Lee Coffey of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture urges careful seed handling through harvesting and processing to improve plant health. He stresses optimal harvest conditions, slower combine speeds for seed, caution with chemicals, and consulting a county agent for safe options.
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Lee. Coffey
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Texas-A&m College
Help Send Student to College at Botary BEQ Supper
Community Center hosts a BEQ supper Tuesday to raise funds for a deserving student’s college entry. Organizers urge attendance and donations to support higher education opportunities.
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Botary
Pioneers Edge Blinn for 7-0 Conference Win
WCJC Pioneers defeat Blinn 7 to 0 to claim second place in the Texas Junior College Conference. Key rushes by John Stevens 66 yards on 16 carries and a six yard score set the pace. Charles Meismer named outstanding lineman of the week. Next, Wharton hosts Cisco Saturday in a conference clash. Navarro leads the standings with a possible showdown on October 27.
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Tom Pickett
Wharton County Junior College Pioneers
Texas
Navarro
Texas Junior College
Pioneers
Motorist Damages Two Cars on Busy Highway
A driver sideswiped two vehicles on a crowded highway, causing minor damage and prompting a police response. No serious injuries reported and charges under review as witnesses provide statements.
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