Farmers Plan 150 Acres of Purple Hull Peas in Lavaca County
At a Court House meeting in Lavaca County a group of farmers signed up to plant about 150 acres of purple hull peas. Signups include O. L. Men king Hallettsville Terry Fitch Yoakum Emil Janak Hallettsville and others. Interested farmers should contact the county agents office at the court house with name address acreage and seed purchase preference as soon as possible due to favorable moisture conditions.
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Lavaca County
Court House
O. L. Menking
Hallettsville
Terry Fitch
Yoakum
Emil Janak
J. T. Koonce
J. A. Ely
Treaty and naval battle linked to Panama and Virginia
The May 18 1903 treaty transferred sovereignty of the Panama canal strip to the United States. Separately a naval clash occurred at Hampton Roads Virginia between the Moni tor and the Merrimack.
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United States
Canal Strip
Panama
The
Monitor
Merrimack
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Miss Bennett Seeks Lavaca County Assessor-Collector
Miss Frances Bennett announces her candidacy for Lavaca County Assessor-Collector. She notes John L. Smolik will not seek reelection after twelve years as deputy and asserts her qualifications to manage the office efficiently. The announcement appears in this issue ahead of the July primaries.
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John L. Smolik
Lavaca County
Frances Bennett
Monticello and France First to Recognize U S in 1778
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is cited as his home. France became the first foreign nation to recognize the United States as an independent republic in 1778.
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Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
France
United States
Faltisek Receives Ten Year Award in 1952
Anton Faltisek, local representative of the Lone Star Brewing Association of San Antonio, received a framed citation for ten years of faithful meritorious service and material contributions to Lone Star Brewing Company. The document dated April 6, 1952 is signed by Harry Jersig, company president.
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Anton Faltisek
Lone Star Brewing Association of
San Antonio
Lone Star Brewing Company
Harry Jersig
75 Per Cent Farm Fires Preventable
Two University of Illinois researchers Dean Winter and Gilbert Sauer from the agricultural engineering department studied 53 farms. They say about 75 percent of farm fires could be prevented by farmers inspecting for hazards and correcting issues such as faulty wiring heating systems and lack of lightning rods. Regular inspections every few months and rapid hazard removal are the proposed solution.
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University of Illinois
Dean Winter
Gilbert Sauer
University
Agricultural Engineering Department
Illinois
Farm Wife Drives Build Up On Rural Homes
Minneapolis Honeywell researchers argue farm wives trigger the housing boom with larger families and rising farm incomes. They predict more room, remodeling, and automatic equipment as farm households expand and labor needs grow.
Breeder Purchases 1951 52 Show Champion From Howley
Roy A. Kropp buys the Derby stock show grand champion animal for breeding at Chardon Farm Grayslake Illinois. He paid Jack Howley Minneapolis fifty thousand dollars for the prize animal.
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Roy A. Kropp
Chardon
Grayslake
Ill
Jack Howley
Minneapolis
200000 Farm Tractors Run On Butane Gas
More than 200000 farm tractors, factory designed or converted, now run on liquefied petroleum gas. Farmers report fuel reduces engine maintenance by up to 50 percent. Also known as butane or propane, the fuel also powers household cooking heating water heating refrigeration and incineration.
Thompson seeks fifth term in U S House from Ninth District
Congressman Clark W. Thompson announces re election bid for a fifth term and files for the July 26 Democratic primary. He plans to visit all 15 counties over three months while remaining active in Congress on farm and defense issues.
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Clark W. Thompson
Congress
U. S
House of Representatives
Thompson
Washington
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marine Corps
House Agriculture Committee
Committee On Agriculture
Democratic Party
Self-Employed Gain Social Security Coverage in Lavaca County
John K. Shelton of the Social Security office says Lavaca County self employed workers in covered trades will gain survivors insurance once they have 1950 52 work years and reach age 65. Those earning up to 3600 annually since 1950 may receive up to 80 dollars monthly. A free booklet Do You Work For Yourself? explains rights obligations and protections.
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Lavaca County
John K. Shelton
Social Security
Shelton
San Antonio
Social Security Office
Denton Visit Highlights Campaign Re-election Effort
Mrs. Rex Wier and son Rex III returned to Denton after visiting relatives, while Zac Lentz and Henry Timberlake of Victoria toured Moulton to bolster support for Congressman Clark Thompson of Galveston, a Democratic primary candidate.
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Rex Wier
Rex III
Denton
Sam Jaeggli
Zac Lentz
Henry Timberlake
Victoria
Moulton Friday
Clark Thompson
Galveston
Navy Man Eugene Wotipka Visits Parents near Moulton
Eugene Wotipka a U S Navy serviceman is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Wotipka near Moulton The Eagle notes his return and family moment during the visit subscribed by readers.
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Eugene. Wotipka
Mrs
Ed. Wotipka
Moulton
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