Texans Entered and Separated in February Draft Figures
A report from Brigadier Paul L. Wakefield shows 3,718 Texans entered the armed forces in February with 5,755 being separated the same month. Of those entering 3,100 joined by enlistment, 613 via draft boards. Army pre-induction exams found 115 unacceptable, a 35 percent rejection rate.
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Pustin
Paul L. Wakefield
State Selective Service
Uniformed Services
Army
Dept. of Defense
Wakefield
Lavaca County 4-H Tractor Drivers Elimination Contests
Milton Shimek won the county Tractor Drivers Elimination Contest held Sunday March 13 with Robbie Schwartz second and Joe Shimek third. Milton Shimek will represent Lavaca County at the District Tractor Drivers Contest in San Marcos on March 26 with other district contenders also noted for safety and public speaking entries.
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Lavaca County
Milton Shimek
Robbie Schwartz
Joe Shimek
Henry Joe Henke
Erwin Grafe
Benjamin Smolik
John David Henneke
Gilbert Gerlich
Donald Wenglar
Jimmie Konvicka
Joe John Mikush
Dannie Gillar
Franklin Pesek
Ignac Faltysek
Lavaca
San Marcos
Appelt’s Hill
Charles Havel
Alois Janak
Jerome Gillar
Joseph Opera
Bobby Kutac
Jerry Machicek
Donnie Gillar
Harvey Pavlicek
Michael Hinck
Henry Crawford
Wilbert Supak
Ernest J. Krupa
Herbert J. Hoepfl, Jr
Dennis V. Kram
Gilbert M. Gerlich
Grahmann
Daniel Stan Pavlicek
Casper Janak
Pela
Henry Jana
Shimek
Milton J
Harvey Goodrich
On Havel
Jim Pekar
Jul. Janak
Felix Janak
Ludwig Janak
Patrick Janak
Celstine Menchaea
Joe
Honor Roll Correction for Eighth Grade Names
Correction notice lists Ellen Patricia Krejei as the eighth grade honor student instead of Ellen Patricia Hafernick. Records reflect updated spelling to Krejei for official school honors.
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Ellen Patricia “Hafernick
Ellen Patricia Krejei
Local rescuer aided two women and two boys at Valley Mills crash
Box helped two women and two small boys at the scene of a smash-up three miles from Valley Mills. He maintains a perfect five year safety record with Humble.
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Box
Valley Mills
Humble
Blood Pressure and What It Means to You
Austin health officer explains blood pressure as a measurement of arterial pressure during heart activity. Systolic exceeds 140 or diastolic above 90 warrants checking, though age and symptoms vary. Regular monitoring and medical interpretation are essential for understanding individual risk.
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Austin
Henry A. Holle
1800 Chicks Sold Out at Novosad Produce
Novosad Produce announced Monday and Tuesday they gave away 1800 chicks with 106 lb pairs of Evergreen advertised last week. Manager Novosad said the stock ran out, signaling high demand.
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Novosad
Evergreen
Texas beef and cotton outlook cited for state yields and new feeds
Texas farmers push for 300 pounds of lint per acre as government support tightens margins. Mesquite chips and cottonseed meals are tested as cattle feed while pests like oat mites and green bugs threaten grain. Beef Council reports progress. political dinners feature beef and poultry dishes amid shifting alliances.
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Texas
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Spur
Telephone company foresees higher costs yet says service will grow
The firm reports higher revenue than 1958 but 15 million more expenses for better service. With ongoing investment in facilities, operating costs rise as the system expands. Management notes a financially sound path to keep service growing for communities in the Southwest and promises further improvements. More homes and businesses will gain access to telephones, increasing value.
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Thut
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
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