Joe G Ballenger Pioneer Banker Dies After Long Civic Career
Joe G Ballenger longtime Cameron County banker and civic leader died Friday night at Valley Baptist Hospital. Born 1884 in Arkadelphia Alabama he moved to Texas in 1909 and built a diverse career in farming contracting ranching meat packing and construction. He served as San Benito deputy sheriff 1915 to 1925 and entered banking in 1922 rising to board chairman at San Benito Bank and Trust Co. He led Ballenger Construction Co and expanded land holdings while supporting community projects and church work. Funeral held at First Baptist Church San Benito with burial at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Survivors include three sons a daughter fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Veterans should obtain VA certificate release of liability before GI loan sale.
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Smith Calvert differ on timing for Texas budget session
Gov Preston Smith and Comptroller Robert Calvert clash over timing of a special legislative session to approve the second half of the 1972-73 budget. Smith urges June delay for revenue estimates, while Calvert aides warn delay risks revenue by the fiscal year's start. Smith hints redistricting may be tied to session timing and vows to minimize sessions.
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