UT Geology Students Tour Hill Country This Summer
About 225 University of Texas geology students participate in field courses in Hill Country locations near Liane Burnet Mason and Fredericksburg. Seniors study Marathon Mountains and adjacent areas while others examine Coastal Plain geology from Smithville. The Marathon field course repeats in the second term and an elementary course runs late August into September.
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University of Texas Geology
Liane
Burnet Mason
Fredericksburg
Marathon
Smithvile
Staimell
Hie Bend
Davis Mountains
Glass Mountain
Coastal Plain
Smithville
Safety Sunday Proclaimed to Curb July 4 Traffic Toll
The Texas Traffic Safety Council backs a campaign led by Rio Grande Valley ministers and civic groups urging churches Sunday schools and youth workers to emphasize road safety around holidays. Governor designates June 20 1957 as Safety Sunday in Texas calling for full cooperation to reduce deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
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Texas Traffic Safety Council
Mis
Rio Grande Valley
The
Traffic Safety
Texas
Lakes Feature in Oil Trade Magazine June Issue
Drill Bit magazine edited by Bal Dal rymple highlights Highkind Lakes in Llano region with a rundown of facilities and fish species. It includes lake locations and standout points, plus photos of boating swimming and recreation among several Llano-area lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bal Dalrymple
Llano News
Big Lakes
Llano
Tornado-avoiding Weather Control Hinted by Senator Remarks
Senator Ralph Yarborough cited Dr. Vincent J. Schaefer testifying on weather modification to reduce tornado and storm damage. He noted the Weather Bureau’s center at Kansas City conducts research on storm conditions and recalled a 1946 dry ice seeding experiment. He cautioned big progress remains years away but expressed optimism.
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Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Vincent J. Schaefer
Ceq. Foundation, Inc
Schenectady
N. Y
Senate
Sen. Yarborough
Texas Democrat
Schaefer
Subcommittee
1.5. Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Yarborough
New York
Massachusetts
Sen
Gable Committee
Park Features Rock Structures and River Access Near Blanco
A historic park along the Blanco River highlights rock arches and a rock and timber pavilion at the entrance. Low water crossings allow river access from both sides, with restrooms at the pavilion. Nearby is a rodeo area, livestock displays, and shaded by cottonwoods pecans and live oaks.
Worms Endanger Texas 1957 Deer Crop
The Texas deer crop may be harmed by screw worms, says the Texas Game and Fish Commission Director of Law Enforcement. Many fawns and does are dying, and bucks suffer during horn irritation. Ranchers worry worms affect cattle sheep and goats as well.
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Texas
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Jehovah's Witnesses hold Llano convention in Houston
QC Saint Rogers will head a group of 40 delegates from the Llano congregation for a five day Jehovah's Witnesses convention July 37 at the Sam Houston Coliseum Houston Texas. Sponsored by the Watchtower Bible Society it is one of seven such conventions in the United States this summer with an expected attendance of fifteen thousand to fill the air conditioned arena.
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St .Rogers
Jehovah's Witnesses
Llano
Watchtower Bible Society
United States
Average heart weight and sleep share in human life
The average human heart weighs about 11 ounces. Most people spend one third of their lives in bed and asleep.
Mason County Farmers Trial Sweet Potato Pilot
Mason County farmers plant about 250 acres of sweet potatoes under the guidance of Marvin Stahl of Rio Vegetable Co. The effort during cultivation will determine yield and quality, with J. W. Wooten of Llano and W. W. Underwood of Pontotoc among the participants. The Tammy Crawfords visit former Miss Elizabeth Scott and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Scott.
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Mason County
Marvin Stahl
The
Rio Vegetable Company
Mason County Truck Growers Association
Stahl
J. W. Wooten
Llano
W. W. Underwood
Pontotoc
Tammy Crawfords
Cliff Scott
Miss Elizabeth Scott
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UT Geology
the University
Minutemen
Captain Parker
Lexington Green
Redcoats
U. S
America
U.S
Treasury Department
Advertising Council
Sicily
Cifty
FORD
U.S. 281
Blanco City
Blanco
Johnson City
Hat
J. H. Hoff
Oleo
del Monte Prune
Libby
Llano Co
Cash Dog Food
Steen
Royal Gelatine
Kool Aid
Mkt
T. G. Houston Motor Co
East Main
Liano, Texas
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