Pecan Growers Field Day Sets Today in Somervell County
County Agent Doyle Cooper announces a joint Pecan School Field Day in Somervell County with Hood County growers. Events start at 10 a.m. in the courthouse, then tour Force Farms. Experts from Extension Service will cover pecan pests, weed control, fertilization, zinc use, and harvesting methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Cooper
Somervell County
Hood County
Force Farms
J. W. Worthington
Tom Denman
West Cross Timbers Experiment Station
John Chapin
Agronomist
Cabin Burned Near Nemo On Brazos River Sunday
A cabin on the W. F. Gunn place along the Brazos River in Nemo burned Sunday evening from an undetermined origin. Gunn was on the river when the fire started around 8 p.m. and neighbors notified the fire department at about 9:15 p.m. Also mentioned: Mrs Eve Lupton and daughter Kakhe of Tokyo visited Mrs Olene Stout.
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W. F. Gunn
Brazos River
Nemo
Gunn
Eve Lupton
Kakhe
Tokyo
Japan
Olene Stout
Weather report notes heavy hail and record moisture across area
Weather observer Robert Mack records .34 inch rain on Wednesday. April totals reach 2.58 inches, yearly 4.52 inches. Southern storm area reports up to four inches hail destroying roofs, windows, gardens, and vehicles. Tornado sightings reported. April temps ranged 25 to 92. Drought remains, stock water scarce.
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Robert Mack
U.S. Weather Service
Here
L. B. Hensley
Walnut Springs
Chalk Mountain
Hico
Mack
Homemaking Show Assistants Honored at Luncheon
FHA Chapter under the supervision of advisor Mrs. Phillip Morris and County Agent Mrs. David Brown entertained superintendents and judges at the homemaking show with a luncheon Tuesday at noon. Twenty five ladies with Supt. J. M. McCroskey and Principal Charles Gibbs attended the luncheon in the homemaking department.
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FHA
Phillip Morris
David Brown
J. M. McCroskey
Charles Gibbs
Opening of Tourist Season Draws Crowds at Oakdale Park
A near capacity crowd jammed Oakdale Park over the weekend for the annual opening of the tourist season. About 15 trailer clubs represented with 145 units attended. Enthusiastic spectators watched the new swimming pool opening, horse and mule races at Dinosaur Downs, a gala parade from Oakdale to the business district, and the Junior Championship Rodeo at Dinosaur Arena, sponsored by the Glen Rose Horse and Rodeo Association.
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Oakdale Park
May Caravan Club
Irving
Oakdale
Dinosaur Downs
Dinosaur Arena
Glen Rose Horse & Rodeo Association
Social Security Office Moves to Community Center
The Social Security field representative for Somervell County announces the office has moved from the Courthouse to the Community Center for retirement disability and survivors claims assistance. The center hosts monthly sessions on the second Tuesday from 9 am to noon. Bring Social Security cards and numbers for eligible family members plus age proof and death certificates if applying for Widow's Insurance Benefits.
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Martin
Glen Rose Rainfall Chart Reported by Observer Mack
U.S. Weather Service records show rainfall measurements for Glen Rose compiled by observer Robert Mack. Data reflects daily totals, collected for official precipitation statistics and local climate records.
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Glen Rose
U.S. Weather Service
Robert Mack
Amendments One and Two Explained Before Vote
The article outlines Amendment One to create a State Ethics Commission to set ethics rules, investigate violations, and suggest legislative compensation changes. Proponents say it would improve public confidence. opponents fear it could enable pay raises without voter approval. Amendment Two would allow constitutional amendments during called sessions as well as regular sessions, arguing it speeds needed changes. opponents warn of too frequent amendments and politicization.
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Ethics Commission
State
State Judicial Qualifications Commission
Texas
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Walter Ernst
G. C. Gibbs Jr
W. E. ‘Billi’ Porter
Porter
Kay White
Donna Brooks
Social Security Office
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