Large Gathering At Annual Home Demonstration Luncheon Ono
Over one hundred forty home demonstration club women and guests attended the annual county meeting in Hallettsville Parish Hall. Council Chairman Mrs Walter Koehn led the program with invocation by Mrs Lester Spies, followed by a turkey dinner and a skit on Lavaca County work in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Walter Koehn
Lester Spies
Hackberry-Shiloh
Henry Ehler
Lavaca County
Leonard Benarden
Sunshine Home Demonstration Club
L. Spies
Social Security Tax Rates Increase January First 1954
The tax rate for employees in social security coverage rises to 2 percent from 1 4 percent on wages up to 3600 a year starting January 1 1954. Employers contribute equally. Self employed rates go from 2 1 4 percent to 3 percent. All changes affect wages after December 31 1953 and tax returns due by March 15 1954. A 1960 scheduled increase to 2 1 2 percent for both sides and 3 3 4 percent for the self employed is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames B. Marley
Congress
Tis
Internal Revenue Service
Reading notes on Peter and faith in Matthew 17
Dr. Kenneth J. Foreman presents a scripture reading from Matthew 17 with optional guidance referencing Peter and 1 3 8. The note emphasizes faith and spiritual insight as central themes for meditation and study.
Mountain and valley life the mountain top in Christian life
The piece contrasts Bragg and Forrest on Lookout Mountain to illustrate needing both vision and service. It argues high moments of faith hope and love sustain daily toil, while warning against vision without work or work without vision. It cites Transfiguration Damascus road and Moses as examples.
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Cy Tseral Braxton Bragg
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Lookout Mountain
Forrest
General Bragg
Mt. Hermon
Paul
Damascus Road
Moses
Heaven
Jesus
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
WNU Features
Change of name laws in Texas explained
This column outlines when individuals, businesses, and corporations in Texas may seek a legal name change. It covers court procedures in district court, divorce decree name changes, minors’ changes by guardians, and requirements for assumed names and corporate charters, with caveats about protecting third parties and legal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Secretary of State
Bobkatz Basketball Scores Span Overtime Triumphs and Series
The report details Bobkatz basketball games with overtime win 43 to 37 after a 37 37 tie, listing top scorers for A and B games across dates including November 10, 18, and 20. It notes height disadvantage vs opponents but retains competitive play and outline of returning opponents Fayetteville.
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PAGE
Bobkatz
J. Freytag
W. Kuhn
F. Sedlar
G. Hildebrandt
J. J. Simper
G. Svatek
B. Bohuslav
V. Muehlstein
S. Barta
L. Maresh
R. Lockstedt
L. Kubenka
L. Dullye
Julius Simper
Larry Maresh
Vestine Muehlstein
Samuel Barta
Bennie Bohuslav
George Svatek
Larry Dullye
K. Pietsch
Franklin Sedlar
Charles Dullye
Child Health Ties Appetite To Nutrition Says Doctor
Dr George W Cox state health officer says a well rounded diet keeps a child healthy and active. He notes good skin color toned fat, strong muscles, and pink firm gums indicate good nutrition while poor appetite or fatigue may signal illness or malnutrition requiring physician advice. He lists milk fruit vegetables eggs meat fish cheese cereal bread and notes cod liver oil and vitamins help in winter but should be prescribed by a physician.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Traffic Rerouted for Whooping Cranes at Austwell
Julian Howard, manager of the Aransas Wildlife Refuge, announced that the area used by Whooping Cranes will be off limits to visitors. The reroute aims to protect the wintering birds and maintain refuge operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Howard
Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Howard
Refuge Traffic Routed as Protecting Whooper Habitat
Howard said traffic will reroute away from the Whooper area to maximize protection. The arrival of the first Whoopers with a few young raises hopes their numbers may have increased.
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Howard
Time to Kill Rats Campaign Promotes Warfarin Bait
The plan outlines three steps for autumn rat control. Clean sanitation removes rubbish and stacks wood on racks above ground. Store grain and feed in rat-proof buildings and obtain county agricultural leaflets. Warfarin bait is highlighted as the most effective measure, credited to Drs. Stahmann Ikawa and Link at the University of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Paul Link
Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin
Mark A. Stahmann
Miyoshi Ikawa
Link
Ratproof Buildings and Warfarin Bait Effectiveness
The text presents warfarin as a broad rodenticide suitable for U S rats and mice, noting it is slow acting and does not cause bait shyness. It emphasizes year round use, safety, and options to purchase as concentrate or ready mix, with bait stations checked about every 48 hours and permanent stations helping control reinvasion.
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United States
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Home Demonstration Council
Ono
A. H. van Dyke
Friendly Club
Marvin Haase
Moulton Club
Texas Demonstration Association
Galveston
Eloise Trigg Johnson
Paul Fertsch
Henry Koelan
Joe Kouba
Johnnie Klimitchek
M. I. Bozka
Clara Hall
Farm Home Administration
John V. Lindsey
Johnnie Greer
Callie Izora Werth
Moulton
Wm, Miculka
Theo. Motal
Adj
Chinaroid
FORD
Moulton Motor Sales
Magnolia Gas and Oil
Goodyear
Pietsch
Moulton, Texas
Kenneth J. Foreman
Mountain Valley
Vision and Service
Dr. Foreman
Eagle
Fayetteville
TIDE
Libby
Kraft Caramels
Hershey's
Armour’s
Anna
Dolores Wornat
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