Four-H Frozen Foods Awardee Della Cordia Named
Della Cordia of Orange Cove Texas is among eight sectional winners chosen for a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Her 11 years in the Frozen Foods project yielded 902 quarts of produce and 664 pounds of meat frozen, with 96 loaves and batches of breads cakes and pies also frozen. She learned packaging temperatures and storage methods and primarily used reusable jars and cartons. Cordia has farmed meats citrus and vegetables and shares the prize with other 4-H members under the Cooperative Extension Service led by local club leaders in Jim Wells County.
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de .A Cordia
Chicago
International Harvester Co
Della
Cooperative Extension Service
Texas 4-H Honors Bestowed on Four Teenagers
Four Texas 4-H Club members earned top state honors in 1965, including Margaret Wendland and Richard Floyd Jr from Robstown and Rotan, plus Sharon Moseley of Allen and Janet Avera of West Columbia. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in 4-H projects, citizenship, and community relations, with certificates and special recognitions from national figures and organizations.
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Texas
Richard Floyd, Jr
Rotan
Sharon Moseley
Allen
Thos. E. Wilson
Sharon
Miss
Con Cooperative Extension Service
Never Snoop At Christmas Time
Virginia Kramer recounts a five year old Christmas misadventure where a boy snoops a wrapped gift, peeks inside a package, lies to cover it, and learns the warning lesson Never Snoop. The tale features a wrist watch gift and a sister catching the prank.
Christmas Visit We Remember in Joplin and San Antonio
Elaine Bode recalls a family Christmas two years ago just before Christmas when relatives gathered from Joplin Missouri and San Antonio Texas. The house was crowded seven people in a four room home but joy filled the holiday. The narrator helped hand out gifts as Santa and the memories linger.
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Elaine Bode
Joplin
San Antonio
Gene
Mother
Christmas Reunion at Grandparents Home
On Christmas morning years ago our family gathered at grandparents house for carols and gifts. A jug of beer sat with the older relatives while cousins played. by dinnertime there was no room at the table and one child lacked appetite.
God Shows in Your Face
A short moral verse asserts that outward appearance reflects inner life. It claims honesty and unselfish living shine on the face, and a life close to God reveals itself without words. The poem emphasizes deeds over talk and inner virtue over vanity.
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God
Harper High School Jacket Recipients and All-District Honors
Harper High announces reversible grey and gold football jackets for players including Eugene Parker and J W Bierschwale with lists of teammates and staff. Parker earns All-District first team and Bierschwale second. Basketball results were weak at Rock Springs and Medina Tournaments. no games until January. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Eugene Parker
J. W. Bierschwabe
Bobby Benner
Frank Lange
Lonnie Lonne Mayhugh
Cyrus Schmidt
Corus Schmidt
Jerome Lange
Alois Lange
Clifford Wienecke
Johnnie Cottle
Salcher
Kermit Strackbein
James Tarr
J. W. Bierschwale
Harper
Medina
Harper High School
Medina Tournament Ends for Harper Team in Close Losses
In the Medina Tournament the Harper boys played Medina Friday at 7 pm and Knippa Saturday at 1 15 pm. Harper lost 35 to 46 ending their run in the tourney while girls stayed to compete at Rocksprings.
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Medina
Harper
Knippa
Douglas Tatsch
He Rowand
Harper Juniors Win Second Johnson City Tournament
Harper Juniors win two Johnson City games and place second overall in the tournament. James Wienecke leads Harper with 11 points against Johnson City Team I and earns all tournament honors. Harper will play Junction after Christmas.
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Harper
Johnson City
James Wienecke
Bertram
Junction
George Mains
Harper Herald teen notes tease Medina tourney fuss
In Harper Texas on December 30 1955 juniors discuss a Medina tournament wonder about Knippa and a 30 minute “Marriage” in homemaking class. Janice Connie and Edith consider leaving early Saturday and Bernice eyeing a new car amid rumors about Donnie.
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Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
Kermit
Medina
Knippa
Janice
Connie
Edith
Bernice
Donnie
Round-Up of Jokes and Jabs From The Holiday Issue
A collage of humorous anecdotes and quips features sports chaos without first place wins three teams enter three tournaments over the weekend and no trophies. Witty asides from Alois Tooter and others mix with classroom chatter and political quips.
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Jennie
Tooter
Alois
Understanding trusts under Texas law explained
A trustee manages trust property for named beneficiaries with grantor control. Trusts provide income for dependents, education funds, charitable gifts, or tax minimization, and may be spendthrift or fixed, with careful drafting essential to avoid litigation and ensure the grantor's objectives.
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Texas
Assistance to taxpayers in Kerrville area during Mondays
Taxpayers in Kerrville will receive Monday morning help from 8 15 to 12 00 starting January 9 as part of a do it yourself group program. IRS official D E Beach touts the program aiding self prepared returns with IRS staff support and explains benefits and limits.
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Kerrville
D. E. Beach
Internal Revenue Service
Texas
Beach
Internal Revenue
Mr. Beach
Revenue Service
R. L. Phinney
South Texas
Jones Family Christmas Visit Noted in Uvalde
Mr and Mrs P F Jones of Uvalde and Mr Jack Jones with children were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs W O Pape on Christmas Eve for supper and the family Christmas tree.
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P. F. Jones
Uvalde
Jack Jones
Mrs. W. O
Pape
Vaccination Called Best Defense Against Bluetongue
Veterinary authorities say eradication of bluetongue in sheep is not feasible at present. Vaccination remains the most reliable method of control, with officials urging farmers to adopt the program to protect flocks.
Chromates Linked to Dermatitis in Fifty Trades
Health workers warn chromic acid and chromates used in electro plating glass frosting cement and other trades may trigger cement dermatitis and nasal septum damage. Patch tests show some masons react to chromates even when washed cement. Prevention calls for tighter use observation and barrier measures including silicone based ointments and dimercaprol.
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