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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1975

Page

7

Austwell Girl Named 4 H Queen Runner Up

Darlette Jo Spiegel daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Spiegel of Austwell was named first runner up in the 1975 Refugio County 4 H Queen contest after submitting record books in the senior division. The event at the Refugio County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building crowned two top finalists in a Saturday showdown that began at 4 p.m.

Darlette Jo Spiegel Leroy Spiegel Austwell Refugio County Refugio Refugio County Fairgrounds Miss Spiegel Diane Evans Spiegel Rustwell 4-H Council Rustwell-Tivoli High School Carlette Maid of Cotton Homemakers of America U.S.L Austwell Community Improvement Association First Baptist Sunday School

Harlingen Justice of the Peace Arrested on Personal Benefit Charge

Texas Rangers seized the records of Harlingen JP Frank Pena after his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of using his office for personal benefit. Pena, held on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond, was arraigned before Judge Tommy Thompson. Casteel and Ranger Ron Brownlow conducted the records seizure at Pena's office. The report includes unrelated Refugio County 4-H event details mentioning Miss Spiegel, Carlette, and local clubs.

Harlingen Tex Texas Rangers

Cliff Finch tops Mississippi runoff with working-man appeal

Jackson Mississippi Attorney Cliff Finch won a record Democratic gubernatorial runoff after a vigorous campaign targeting working men. His margin over Lt. Gov. William Winter grew past 100000 votes as final tallies continued in the Tuesday balloting.

Jackson, Miss Cliff Finch Mississippi Finch William Winter

Mississippi Runoff Yields Historic Gandy Victory

Former Batesville district attorney Finch wins state runoff. vows to work with working people and visit every Mississippian. Evelyn Gandy defeats Brad Dye to become first woman nominee for lieutenant governor, signaling a historic political milestone.

Mississippi Finch Winter Batesville Gil Carmicael Meridian Henry J. Kirksey Jackson Evelyn Gandy Brad Dye

Sealed bids for lease of Seadrift office space sought

State Board of Control invites sealed bids by 11:00 am August 25 1975 for approx 2131 sq ft of office space in Seadrift Texas for Parks and Wildlife. Lease period 9 1 75 to 8 31 79. Bid proposals and specs available from the State Board of Control.

State Board of Control L.B.J East 17Th Street Austin Texas Seadrift Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept

Calhoun Gospel Association seeks volunteers at festival stand

A sandwich stand at the Jaycees Fishing Festival this weekend will be a project of the Calhoun County Gospel Singing Association. They seek volunteers and sandwich salads. The group plans a countywide garage sale Sept 25-27 at 104 Martin Drive behind the VFW Hall. volunteers and sale items are being sought.

Jaycees Calhoun County Gospel Singing Association Martin Drive VFW Hall

Hunt at workshop at Texas A&M University

Jack Hunt, coordinator of Calhoun County's Community Education Program, attends a two day workshop at Texas A&M sponsored by the university center for community education and the Texas Education Agency. The program trains personnel and informs agencies about community needs. Next month the advisory committee will draft a survey and volunteers will be sought for a door-to-door survey starting in October.

Jack Hunt Calhoun County Texas A&m University Center For Community Education At The University Texas Education Agency

Cousin Ruth adopts Gerald Ford name sparks family feud

Ann Landers weighs in on a naming dispute where Ruth plans to name a baby Gerald Ford, triggering a sister's rage who also plans Gerald Ford or Geraldine for her own unborn child. The column then covers a warning against palm readers after a death, a teen daughter facing intrusive mother questions, and a note on patience after heartbreak.

Ann Landers Ruth Gerald Ford Mary Geraldine Nelson Nellie Mr. R Pacific Ocean Ann

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