Houston Youth Rodeo crowns all around cowboy and girl
Eighty three contestants competed in Navasota high school Youth Rodeo at Martin's Park. Paul Doss of Houston won all around cowboy after tying for first in bareback riding. Carolyn Cahoon of Houston won the girls barrel race in 17 seconds. Barbara Welch of Alvin named rodeo queen. Proceeds benefit the Roping Club and the Navasota FFA chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota High School
Martin's Park
South Texas
Paul Doss
Houston
Neal Butler
Bob Fuller
Orange
Carolyn Cahoon
Barbara Welch
Alvin
Millican
Mary Jane Todd
Doss
Pete Dorman
al Webb
Brazos Varisco
Bryan
Billy Jones
Kenneth Kidwell
Clinton Krus
Navasota
Connie Richards
Future Farmers of America
H. O. Henderson
Russian experts tour Navasota cotton breeding firm
Dr Lazar Volin led two Russian agricultural specialists visiting John D. Rogers Seed Co in Navasota at the request of a U S Government official. They expressed interest in private cotton breeding, observed the New Texacalan 6way cross field, and discussed breeding methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Navasota
John D. Rogers
Russia
Lazar Volin
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
5. S. Kanash
Tashket Uzbeck
Turkistan
I. Milokhov
Pashkent
Volin
J. H. McDonald
Rogers Seed Co
M. B. Thomas
Fletcher Yarbrough
W. J. Terrell
Texacala X
Growth of Gulf States Utilities Navasota Division Noted
Phil Newman outlines growth at Gulf States Utilities Navasota division from 1945 to 1955 with rising customers from 13 515 to 26 698 and kilowatt use from 11090 to 35000, plus lead customers and local payroll and vehicles. Visitors touring cotton fields and seed firms highlight international interest and a UN FAO fellow visit planned for July 16 to 20 at Rogers Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Newman
Navasota
Gulf States Utilities Company
Gulf States
7 Phil
Beaumont
Arizona
A & M College
Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Co
Stoneville
Mississippi
John D. Rogers Seed Co
United Nations
FAO
D. A. Adam
Foreign Progress
Boris Popov
Strumica
Macedonia
Yugoslavia
Lions endorse campaign for Old Washington museum memorial
The Lions International Council of Governors meeting in Galveston with District 2 5 2 endorsed raising one million dollars for a memorial museum at Old Washington on the Brazos. They urged successors to form a committee with Texas Independence Day Organization to push the plan into local schools. TIDO reps at the meeting included President Huron Hall of Navasota, directors Tom Whitehead and Herman L Zschappel of Brenham, Lloyd Gregory and Jim Etheridge of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Governors of
Lions International
Galveston
Old
Washington-on-the-Brazos
TIDO
Huron Hall
Navasota
Tom Whitehead
Herman L. Zschappel
Brenham
Lloyd Gregory
Jim Etheridge
Houston
Aerial Photographer Delayed by Plane Accident
A wire from Zekan-Robbins Photo Service in Harlan Iowa reports a pilot of aerial farm home photographs was delayed by a plane accident. It states he will depart immediately for Grimes County to resume work and deliver images within two weeks. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zekan-Robbins Photo Service
Harlan
Iowa
Grimes County
Ays
Rev Asbury Lenox Reappointed To Navasota
The Rev. Asbury Lenox pastor of the First Methodist Church here was reappointed for a second year at the Texas Methodist Conference in Houston. Bishop A Frank Smith read pastoral appointments for about 440 ministers. Lenox was elected to the board of ministerial training and qualifications and to the board of managers of the Texas Pastors School for the ensuing quadrennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Lenox
First Methodist
Texas Methodist
Houston
A. Frank Smith
Lenox
Texas Pastors’ School
Mary Grace Kiefel Returns Home From St Thomas
Miss Mary Grace Kiefel returns home for the summer from the University of St Thomas in Houston to spend vacation time with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grace Kiefel
University of St. Thomas
Houston
Lawrence Hemann Wins Nava sota FFA Improvement Contest
Lawrence Hemann is named winner of the Nava sota Future Farmers of America Improvement Contest by H O Henderson chapter sponsor. This is his second consecutive win and he earns a plaque as high point member and consideration for the National FFA Convention in Kansas City next October. Finishing second is Winfred Finke with Sanford Davis third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hemann
Navasota Future Farmers of America
H. O. Henderson
Hemann
FFA
Kansas City
Winfred Finke
Sanford Davis
Henderson
Aggie Youth Hurt as Car Crashes Near College Station
Julian D. Driscoll a Texas A M junior geology major was critically injured Saturday morning when his 1949 two door Chevrolet left Highway 6 five miles south of College Station struck a tree. Witnesses said no other vehicle was involved. He was taken to St Joseph's Hospital Bryan with a crushed chest and collapsed left lung as his car was declared a total loss.
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Julian D. Driscoll
Texas A&m
Highway 6
College Station
Driscoll
Houston
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bryan
Navasota
Bill McIntyre
City Hopes To Curb Rabies With Poundmaster Hire
The City of Navasota seeks a pound keeper as heat and rabies season approach. The dog pound has no one to make pickups and City Manager M. B. Thomas urges owners to vaccinate pets promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poundmaster
Navasota
M. B. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Bobby Dean Earns B S Pharmacy Degree at Houston
Bobby Dean son of Mr and Mrs R W Dean of Navasota received a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy at the University of Houston commencement last Friday night. He is a Navasota High School graduate and a member of Phi Delta Chi and the National Pharmaceutical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Dean
R. W. Dean
Navasota
University of Houston
Navasota High School
Dean
Phi Delta Chi
National Pharmaceutical Fraternity
National Pharmaceutical Society
Massey Receives MBA Degree at UT Commencement
Martha Jean Massey of Navasota was among 126 UT graduates at the June 2 commencement, earning a master of business administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Massey
Martha Jean Massey
McNair
Navasota
University of Texas
Miss Massey
Correction on tow figures for fatal accident wrecks
A correction states that two wrecked cars from the fatal crash were not brought in by Bill McIntyre's Wrecker Service. The Ford was towed by Navasota Auto Co. and the Chevrolet by Lou Hertenberger, Inc. Wrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McIntyre
Ford
Navasota Auto Co
Chevrolet
Lou Hertenberger
Bible Verse on Charity Promise from Proverbs 19 17
A Bible verse states that lending to the poor is lending to the Lord and that God will repay what is given. The quotation from Proverbs 19 17 emphasizes charitable acts toward the needy and divine recompense.
National Foundation gives $3325 to Grimes polio patients
J A Outlaw announces Grimes County chapter received a 3325 check from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to aid local polio patients. He notes funds are insufficient locally and ongoing care is costly while vaccine supply increases. The foundation backs the county financially until polio is conquered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
J. A. Outlaw
Outlaw
National Foundation
Two Car Collision Near Navasota Causes Property Damage
A rear end collision on West Highway 90 six miles west of Navasota last Saturday at noon caused about 500 dollars in property damage. E H Bosse drove a 1955 Ford and was struck by a 1950 Pontiac driven by Wesley C Rittenhouse. No injuries reported. Rittenhouse faces charges for following too closely.
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Navasota
E. H. Bosse
Wesley C. Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse
Bill MclIntyre
City Commission to Hold Regular Monthly Meeting Friday
Navasota's City Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at five o clock, city manager M. B. Thomas said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Navasota
M. B. Thomas
School Corrects Error on 1955 56 Average Award
Philip Smith Jr. had the highest scholastic average in Mr. Todd's Tth grade for 1955 56. An earlier calculation error kept him from receiving the graduation award, but the school has now presented the honor. L C Frazier Elementary School Principal issued the correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Smith, Jr
Todd
Rottmann Family Visits Wehmeyers in Corpus Christi
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rottmann and their children from Corpus Christi visited the Wehmeyers at their home on Monday, sharing time and conversation with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rottmann
Corpus Christi
Mrs. Wehmeyer
Red Cross Sets June Swimming Classes in Grimes County
Mrs. Harry Journeau announces annual Red Cross swimming classes at Grimes municipal pool between June 19 and 30 with a June 16 registration from 9 to 10 30 p m. Children aged six and up may enroll with a parent or guardian. five classes offered for beginners intermediates swimmers and lifesaving. Instructors named as Mrs. Robert A. Harris Bob Hall and Mrs Journeay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Journeau
Grimes County
Red Cross
Robert A. Harris
Bob Hall
Journeay
Co-Op Oil Mill Nearer Reality, Stockton reports
J H Stockton of Bryan, president of the temporary board of Mid Brazos Co Operative Oil Mill, said the project is nearer reality than ever. Final meetings in Wharton and El Campo this week and next will decide the operation site for the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stockton
Bryan
Mid-Brazos
Save Your Old Papers For Navasota High School Seniors
Navasota High School seniors of 1956-57 ask residents to donate old papers. During summer, call Carolyn Harris at 5-6926 or Thomas Moore at 5-3482 to arrange pickup by a class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota High School
Carolyn Harris
Thomas Moore
Bruns Named Caretaker at August Horst Country Club
H. J. Bruns has moved into the caretakers cottage at August Horst Country Club. Reservations for the club will be made through him, and the contact number is 5-2438.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bruns
August Horst Country Club
Meeting Notice for Father Domanski No 4054
The Father Domanski No 4054 will hold its regular meeting on Monday June 11 at 8 p m at the American Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Bond Election On June 16 To Vote On 190000 Dollar Issue
Voters will decide on a 190000 dollar bond issue Saturday June 16 as qualified residents awaited the outcome. The vote action centers on whether to approve funds for the project.
Reverend Proudfoot to Receive Yale Doctorate In Absentia
The Rev. C M Proudfoot of The First Presbyterian Church of Navasota will receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Yale University in absentia at the June 11 commencement in New Haven. His 600 page dissertation on The Apostle Pauls Understanding of Christian Suffering was prepared over 3 1/2 years with adviser Dr Erich Dinkler, now at the University of Bonn, who served with the Nazi army and spent four years in a Soviet prison camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Proudfoot
First Presbyterian Church
Navasota
Yale University
New Haven
Conn
Paul
Erich Dinkler
Germany
University of
Bonn
Dinkler
Bible Schools Set Graduation Dates in Navasota
Four of the five vacation Bible schools in Navasota will finish Friday at 11 a.m. The Memorial Baptist reported the largest attendance with 159 students. Most groups plan commencement exercises, while Trinity Lutheran and others have extended schedules or different plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Methodist-Presbyterian School
E. H. Crouch
The
Memorial Baptist
Tom Drewett
First Baptist Bible School
Vastine Hughes
St. Paul's Episcopal Bible School
Poup
Melon Growers To Discuss Marketing Plans
Melon growers plan a meeting to discuss marketing through the association. Growers expect strong demand and higher prices this year, with plans to file acreage data promptly as part of the marketing discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melon
Heeheese
Five Methodist Pastors Returned To County Pulpits
Five Grimes county Methodist pastors were returned to their pastorial appointments Friday at the Texas conference in Houston. Bishop A Frank Smith read the following appointments for this year: Asbury Lenox Navasota Robert Pate Anderson HA Jatking Richard Charles Shadle Shiro and John Sanders Bedias and Milli eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes County
Texas
A. Frank ‘Smith
Asbury Lenox
Navasota
R.bert Pate Anderson
Richard
Charles Shadle
Shiro
John Sanders
Bedias
Milli
Scout Leaders Sell 600 Pounds Barbecue at Club Event
Scout leaders organize a barbecue sale raising funds from a community event. They marketed a 600 pound barbecue to supporters at the club gathering, aiming to support their troop activities and supplies.
Eastern Star Members Install New Officers
A ceremony by Eastern Star members installed new officers. Officials named include active chapter leaders and new coordinators for the upcoming term. Local community members attended the event at the chapter hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kingsville Visit Notes with Clinton Isbell Family
Mrs. Donald Jay and Mrs. Clinton Isbell hosted over the weekend in Kingsville. Mrs. M. Massey spent the last week in Pea visiti He g with her relatives during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bit
Donald Jay
Kingsville
Clinton Isbell
M. Massey
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Natl Foundation
L. C. Frazier
Co-Op
Rev. C. Merrell Proudfoot
C.M. Proudfoot
Yale
Farquhar Streets
City Manor
Thomas
State High
Ity
Santa Fe
Bible Schools
Trinity Lutheran
L. Westermann
Westermann
Church of Christ
Overton Faubu
Ben Swank
John J. Ayres
Mike and
Jan Smith
Marvin Robertson
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