Calhoun Youth Rodeo Sets Records in Participation Receipts
Don Meeks president of the Calhoun County Youth Rodeo Association said the rodeo was a record in attendance with over 2,000 people and 313 youths participating. Receipts exceeded 2400 dollars with proceeds boosting next year’s activities while the 4 H Clubs and Future Farmers stands also posted large sums. Selby Cannon was honored for 25 years of service and awards drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Meeks
Calhoun County Youth Rodeo Association
Selby Cannon
Sunflower Yields in Calhoun County Fall Short of Expectations
Calhoun County farmers report sunflower yields around 650 pounds per acre, well below preharvest forecasts of 800 to 2,000. growers consider sunflowers as a rotation crop replacement for cotton, weighing advantages such as early planting, potential second harvest, and easier contracts against risks like disease, bird damage, and harvest losses. The crop remains experimental with 800 acres planted and mixed enthusiasm for soybeans as a cotton substitute.
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Wave
Calhoun County
Dwain Nunley
John
Port Lavaca
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Coastal Bend
Point Comfort approves amendments to waste water contract
Point Comfort officials approved changes to the Lockwood Andrews and Newnam engineering contract for the waste water plant. The action follows federal demands on fee structure and aims to keep costs near 11 percent of total project cost. The board also revised fire department rules to expand to 40 members, allow women and ages over 18, and approved curb and gutter payments to G M Construction Co.
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Point Comfort
Lockwood, Andrews and
Newnam
Board of Aldermen
Joe Baker
Baker
Environmental Protection Agency
David Roberts
Rhodes, Garner & Roberts
EPA
Fire Department
Roy Pilgrim
G&m Construction Co
Henderson, Jester St
Wood Streets
Ford to Appeal Oil Tariff Ruling to Supreme Court
President Ford will appeal the U S Court of Appeals decision overturning the 2 per barrel tariff on imported oil to the Supreme Court. White House press secretary Ron Nessen said the President had assumed an appeal from the start and there will be little speculation.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
White House
Ron Nessen
School Board Sets Meet to Consider Bids on Houses
Calhoun County Independent School District plans a meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. to consider bids on three houses for sale, including two two bedroom houses in Point Comfort and a Seadrift duplex. The agenda also lists budget amendments, a delegate and alternate for the Texas Association of School Boards assembly, a change of meeting date to the third Thursday, and the appointment of a textbook custodian.
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Calhoun County Independent School
Point Comfort
Seadrift
Texas Association of School Boards Assembly
Navigation District objects to coastal reefs plan at Seadrift
The Westside Calhoun Navigation District protested artificial reef plans by Parks and Wildlife at about 80 coastal points including Calhoun waters. Reefs three feet under water could endanger shrimp boats. Attorney Munson Smith to protest. District also approved a long term lease with Union Carbide for Long Matt dock facilities.
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Westside
Calhoun
Parks & Wildlife Department
Calhoun Waters
Seadrift
Navigation District
Munson Smith
Parks & Wildlife
Union Carbide
Long Matt
Weather outlook with warm temps and scattered showers
Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with a slight chance of thundershowers this afternoon and Thursday. Southerly winds 6 14 mph gusty near storms. Highs in the low 90s, lows in the low 70s, 20 30 percent precipitation. Marine: winds 6 16 knots, seas 2 4 ft, higher near showers. Tides and sun times noted. Barometer 30.08 and falling.
Brookhollow Village Apartments Appeal County Permit
Developers appeal a county permit requirement for Brookhollow Village Apartments outside Port Lavaca city limits. They contend city standards and the special city county agreement justify exemption. hearing 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the courthouse. If lost, they may appeal to the Commissioners Court.
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Brookhollow Village
County Board of Appeals
Don Ragin
Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca Investments, Inc
Jim Straus
Washburn and Associates
Hagin
Board of Appeals
Commissioners Court
Straus
Board of Appeal
Calhoun County
Vernon
Texas
Barge Docking Plans To Be Aired At Courthouse
The Future Development Committee of Calhoun Navigation District will present proposed barge docking facilities at Point Comfort docks. Plans include a pre stressed concrete wharf with pile clusters for crane or conveyor unloading and a $200000 conveyor purchase for loading grains. The meeting also will appoint a budget committee and hear the manager’s report.
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Calhoun Navigation District
Point Comfort
Hoffa Rumored To Vanish To Avoid Testimony
Don Vestal, a Dallas resident and former Teamsters local president, suggests James R. Hoffa disappeared to dodge testifying on the union’s dealings with the Nixon administration. Vestal cites Hoffa’s knowledge of money laundering and alleged ties to organized crime, and predicts Hoffa may surface soon.
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Dallas
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Jimmy
Don Vestal
Nashville
Tenn
National Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Vestal
Hofta
Fitzsimmons
Richard Nixon
Area FFA in line for more honors at area awards
The Port Lavaca Calhoun County FFA chapter was among five area chapters submitted to the national FFA office for possible further recognition after judging at the Area 10 awards program held at Texas A&I University. Other area chapters named with superior ratings included Cuero Goliad Victoria Stroman and Lone Star Farmer.
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Kingsville
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
The
Future Farmers of America
FFA National Office
Texas A&i University
Cuero
Goliad
Victoria Stroman
Lone Star Farmer
Leslie
Charles
State highway to install flashing beacons at school crossings
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation plans safety upgrades for area school crossings. District engineer Carl V. Ramert says two signal installations are planned for Port Lavaca on SH 238 and F M 1090 near elementary schools. About $18,000 will fund flashing beacons and public awareness across the district to warn motorists of reduced speeds when children cross.
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State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Carl V. Ramert
Port Lavaca
SH 238
Austin St
Virginia St
Highway Commission
Port Lavaca County Commissioners Set Friday Meeting
Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet Friday at 10 a.m. in the commissioners courtroom Port Lavaca. They will authorize bidding for a replacement fire truck, advertise intention to issue time warrants for the purchase, authorize a contract with the City of Port Lavaca on firefighting equipment use in rural areas, and act on carryover items from Monday’s session.
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Calhoun County Commissioners Court
Port Lavaca
UW to consider budget at noon luncheon
The Calhoun County United Way executive committee will review the budget and admissions committee recommendations at a noon luncheon on August 19 at the Whitecap Restaurant. The report lists funded agencies, allocations, and the 1975 1976 campaign goal, plus projected campaign costs. The budget committee prepared the report after hearing requests from 13 agencies on July 30.
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Calhoun County United Way
Whitecap
Budget Committee
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Meeks
Farmer’s
By Jim Mitchell
Council
Robert Wycoff
Hoffa
Detroit
Union
Area Ffa
United Steelworkers
United Steel Workers Union
Highway 35
Camp Hulen
Calhoun County Way Care Center
John Maser
Point Comfort Center
A.R. Schwartz
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