Great St Valentine’s Snowstorm of 1895 Hit Port Lavaca
In January 1895 a severe winter devastated regions worldwide with crop losses in the United States south Texas reports freezing weather. Port Lavaca saw ten inches of snow and three foot drifts ending with a sunny Saturday. The Victoria Advocate noted cold, deserted streets, social gatherings, measles in Port Lavaca, and a high mortality winter including frozen bodies in Oklahoma and Arkansas River ice across the region.
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Birth of Moses Richards on Valentines Day in Port Lavaca
A look back at Moses Richards born on St Valentine’s Day during the Great Snow of 1895 in Port Lavaca. The piece recalls his family’s shelter from the blizzard, local history of Mt Sinai and Bethlehem churches, and Richards’ varied work from cowboy to sailor and fisherman. It notes harsh winter scenes, cattle losses, and odd anecdotes from the era including goatherd episodes and range news in Calhoun County.
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Indianola Scoutcraft Fair Set for March 22
Indianola Boy Scouts of America District will host a day-long Scoutcraft Fair on March 22 at the Calhoun County Exhibit Building. The event opens at 5:30 p.m. with ticket sales beginning next week. Co chairs are James Horecka of Port Lavaca and Bill Wilder of Edna, with a committee including Paul Duenez Ganado and others handling arrangements judging safety participation publicity exhibits and ticketing. Special mystery prizes donated by area merchants will boost sales.
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Buses Collide Head-On Near Tepic Killing Three
In Tepic area near the farm market town, two second class passenger buses collided head-on during an attempted pass. Three people died, including a young woman and two men, and 18 were injured though none seriously. Most passengers were local Mexican farm laborers.
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Seadrift youth injured in accidental shooting incident
Fred W. Hahnhart, 17, was listed in fair condition at a local hospital after an accidental shooting at Walter Wooldridge’s Seadrift home yesterday. He was shot in the foot while among friends. Police described the incident as accidental.
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Stockholders Meeting Set by Mormon Community Gin
Stockholders will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday February 20 at Town Hall First State Bank and Trust announced by C R Sikes Jr chairman of the organization All stockholders are urged to attend the meeting.
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Kissinger holds Cairo peace talks amid Egyptian demands
Secretary of State Kissinger pressed Rabin's government in Cairo as Israel hardens its resolve. In Cairo President Sadat reiterated demands for the Mitla and Gidi passes and Abu Rudeis oil fields, linking non belligerency pledges to a final peace settlement.
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Woman Charged Over Marijuana Possession in County Clerk Filing
Janet Sue Periera was charged with possession of marijuana in the County Clerk's office. The complaint states she had less than two ounces at the time of arrest. Three DWI complaints were also filed with the County Clerk's office Monday.
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Janet Sue Periera
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