Redistricting splits Texas into 4th and 2nd congressional seats
The northwest corner falls into the 4th District covering Anderson Cher okee Freestone Gregg Henderson Kaufman Nacogdoches Navarro Panola Rusk Shelby Smith Van Zandt and western Leon. The 2nd District takes Angelina Brazos Grimes Hardin Houston Jasper Liberty Madison Montgomery Newton Orange Polk Robertson Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto Trinity Tyler Walker and eastern Leon.
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Ton, Jasper
Liberty
Madison
Montgomery
Newton
Orange
Polk, Robertson, Sabine
San Augustine
San Jacinto
Trinity
Tyler
Walker
Leon County
Uncle Dan's Candid Take on Farm Life and Danger
Clem Webster reports from the country store about farmers and ranchers suffering high on the job injuries. He cites a Public Health Association study and notes the dangers of living off the land, while the writer jokingly critiques sensational claims and age related health worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Webster
Clem
Bug Hookum
Bug
American Public Health Association
Farmers Win Revised Driver Qualification Rules
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White reminds farmers of new federal exemptions to driver qualification rules. Effective January 1, farm vehicle drivers under 10,000 pounds are exempt, and those operating within 150 miles of their farms face relaxed or no requirements. 18-year-olds with tractor trailers near the farm must be physically qualified but need not undergo medical exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Transportation
Farm safety rules eased for drivers and beekeepers
Regulations now exempt drivers of custom harvesters from certain tests and licensing requirements through farm movements. Beekeepers moving bees seasonally are also exempt. Commissioner White notes the previous rules burdened farming families and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner White
Star Pupil Danny Mixon Born With Rubella Birth Defect
16 month old Daniel Mixon of West Palm Beach, Florida was born with hearing loss and heart damage due to maternal rubella during early pregnancy. He receives care at the March of Dimes Birth Defects Center in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami as the organization promotes rubella vaccination programs with health departments and medical societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mixon
West Palm Beach
Fla
Danny
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Voluntary Health Agency
Home Demonstration Council Meeting Held January 3
The Van Zandt County Home Demonstration Council held its first year meeting on January 3 at 2 pm in the courthouse assembly room. Miss Lucille Watson led a credit use workshop for the January club program. Mrs. Jack Lewis, newly elected chairman, presided. The Christmas bazaar netted 304.39 and the building fund stands at 3643.09. District planning is set for January 25 in Marshall with four delegates named. The Canton district meeting will be March 23 at First Baptist Church. A February council meeting will elect district delegates and club nominees. Clubs reported December activities and THDA recommendations were generally approved. Also noted: tire safety warning about snow tires in warm months due to heat buildup.
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van Zandt County Home Demonstration Council
Lucille Watson
H. D
Jack Lewis
Cecil Page
Charles Branton
Marshall
Miss Watson
Lewis
Jewel
First Baptist Church
Canton
Board Elwood Club
Tire Industry Safety Council
How old is old according to MacArthur and modern views
A reflection on aging from a 5 to 80 year range highlighting that age is not just a number. General Douglas MacArthur defined old age as abandoning ideals rather than counting years. The piece ends with contact for Bartley Funeral Home in Grand Saline.
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Clem
United States
Grandma
Douglas MacArthur
Bartley Funeral Home
Grand Saline
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N. Main Grand Saline
Heflin
Dan
Coolie
Everthing
Norman
Texas
Texas Agriculture
John C. White
Desha
Bailey Furn, Co
Luther Smith
B. L. Rains Grand Saline
Zura
Oakland
Shields
Shilling
First Pentecostal Church
Edgewood High School
Journeymen
Church
Houston
Tremont
Russell Alexander
Athens Commission Company
Canton Highway
Athens
Tfe
Markle
Flynt’s
Mineola, Texas
Henry Hoybook
W. High
Royal
Lara Mae Lynch
Alvin Jackson
Brown’s Saline Butane Co
Volkswagen
Bobby Martin
J. C. Grabeel
N. Naid
Funderbark Nursery
Perry Bros
Larry King
Larry Parkerson
Singer Sewing Machine
Sears
Flora Haybook
Red Thompson
Php
A-1 Typewriter Company
George Sessor
Howard Hill
Pho
Jo Lindsey
Vickie Eiland
Wesley Haptonstall
Fruitvale
Gene Carroll
Smith Drive
Kirby Vacuum Cleaner
Willis Loven
Richey Ford
F. C
Willie Beeler
David Buchanan
Joe Potts
Joe Anders
Mundt Music Co
E. Front
Charles Parker
L. L. Brown
Pete
Pete Lovvorn
Wills Point
Russell Insurance Agency
Fire Casualty & Automobile
Robbie Peden
Estella
Floyd Mooney
Mineola
Van
Kenneth Wood
West Frank
Bryan Daniel
Edom
Theopa Bates
Hwy
C&c Construction
Dallas
Dodson
Pacific ST
van Zandt County Abstract Co
North Side Square
Haleman
M. K. Hallman
Joe Bartley
Chester Davis
Tyler Morning Telegraph
B. L
Rains
Mary Crawford Dale
Optometrist
Brown
Butane Co
Dial
N. Main
Dallas Times Herald
Gene Calloway
A Rains CO. Livestock Comm. CO
Emory
Ohio
St. — van Ph
Jack Mitchell
Dds
York
Stone Electric
Leroy Stone
Home Demonstration Council
Fenter
A. L. Curley
Allison
Logan
Freight Lines, Inc
Alba Dallas Dunbar
Edgewood
Elmo
Forney
Emory Fruitvale Golden
Silver Lake
Terrell
Enterprise
Uncle Sam
H&r Block
H& R Block
H&r
Grand Saline, Tex
East Side Shopping Ctr
van, Tex
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