Austin Creations Add Lakes Strain Texas Highway Funds
Texas highlights show a money squeeze for the State Highway Commission as Austin visitors demand a Nacogdoches to McGee Bend Farm to Market road. Commissioner Herb Petry Jr. warns that city and lake development drain road funds while plans for access roads to McGee Bend advance in 1959.
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Nacogdoches
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McGee Bend Reservoir
Perry
State Highway Department
McGee Bend
D. C. Greer
Swedish Texans mark 125th anniversary in Austin
Swedes in Texas gathered in Austin to observe the 125th anniversary of the first Swedish arrival, led by S. M. Sorensen, who helped bring many immigrants to Texas. The event featured a two language program and noted the Swenson family ranching in Throckmorton and Jones Counties.
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Texas
S. M. Sorenson
Swenson
Throckmorton
Jones
Val D. Huvar
Victoria County
TSA Urges motorists to observe zoning
Austin The Texas Safety Association urges motorists to observe speed zoning especially in unfamiliar areas. Roads zoned down from maximum limits are not safe at high speeds. Zoning is for protection not to annoy drivers.
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Reverend Merrit’s Abilene Visit With Odell Family
The Rev and Mrs W F Merrit travel to Abilene Wednesday to visit their daughter Mrs Jack Odell and her children Karen and Michael through Saturday.
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Scout Jamboree Reservation Set for 1964 Trip
C H Coffield reports 350 of 407 Houston Area Council Scout slots booked for the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge. The contingent of 407 Scouts and 33 Leaders departs Houston July 12, tours New York and Freedomland, camps at Valley Forge July 17 to 23, with final return July 24. Total two week fees are 343 dollars. applications available at the Scout Service.
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Houston
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Philadelphia
Melton reunion and local farming notes in Wheelock
A Wheelock area note reports heavy rain at 1.12 to 2 percent inches with harvest updates. Peas, figs, peaches and watermelons feature, with a farmer earning about $100 daily. Plans for the Melton family reunion July 4 at Jesse Miller’s old home site are outlined, along with visits by Mrs Marie Adams and Miss Mildred Miller. 发布 details include July 7 covered dish dinner hosted by N R Haskell and Hammond organ dedication footage to be shown, plus invitations to attend.
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Marie Adams
Houston
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Hilltop Lakes
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Cameron
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Killough
N. R. Haskell
Conlee Wilson
Dallas
Revival services and visitors mark WheeLock notes
The article mentions Rev Louie Walston conducting services, special music by the Barnett sisters, and a planned revival in July. It also notes Gerald Saxon visiting Poerne with the Somerville family, and Rev George Olson and wife visiting Needville to meet their son in New Orleans en route from California. The 4-H electricity demonstration by Suzan Ruddile and Lissa Adams at state meet placed 21st among 23 teams.
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