Spinning Reels and Rods Guide for Anglers
Angling editor Jason Luces surveys open and closed spinning reels noting no clear winner and that many anglers favor seven foot rods. He discusses reel compatibility with casting rods, rod material choices glass versus bamboo, and recommends four to six pound line for fresh water spinning tackle with eight pound risking shorter casts and tangles.
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Jason Luces
Lucas
Duck stamp for 1956 57 features migrating mergansers
The 1956-57 duck stamp will feature a pair of flying American mergansers. This notice from Sports Afield highlights the planned artwork showing two mergansals in flight.
Texaco dealers meet in Beaumont to discuss sales
A Beaumont meeting gathers Texaco dealers and staff from Beaumont Liberty Silsbee Kirbyville and nearby areas on April 1 at 7 30 p m H G Rike says 175 are expected C H Wooten state manager will outline 1956 sales promotion plans and review dealers role in serving motorists Highlight awards will honor H W Mattox Buna for 25 years service The session is part of about 700 similar spring gatherings nationwide to keep dealers informed on station operation The Lexa Company sponsors the program
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Texaco
Beaumont Liberty
Hull
Silsbee
Kirbyville
Vicinity
Beaumont Beaumont
H. G. Rike
C. H. Wooten
H. W. Mattox
Buna
Texas Company
Lexa
Veterans urged to apply directly to VA for home loans
Rural veterans denied by local lenders should apply directly to VA regional offices rather than through VHMCP. VA will place names on a register to speed processing and establish priority, with VHMCP guarantees matching VA direct loan rates if private financing cannot be found. Regional offices span Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, and Mississippi.
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Veterans Administration
Southwestern VA
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Lubbock
Texas
Shreveport
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
VHMCP
Four Wagon Trains To Open Liberty Bicentennial Show
Thousands of East Texas residents will mill along Liberty streets as the town begins its Bicentennial Celebration at 2 p m Wednesday April 18 with the arrival of four wagon trains. The event marks Liberty's 200th year with a ceremonial procession and festive activities centered on the bannered parade route.
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East Texas
Liberty
Old City
Texas
Roy Acuff
West “Batt
Liberty City Hall
Ed Sullivan
Good Will Tour
Fletcher H D Club Sees Ceramics Display
The Fletcher Home Demonstration Club met April 3 in the Community hall with Mrs. M Merrill as hostess. Mrs. Tom Barclay demonstrated ceramics and displayed exhibits. Attendees included several named members and one visitor. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19 at the home of Mrs. Fraytet.
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Fletcher Home Demonstration Club
M. Merrill
Tom Barclay
J Hinckley
KE. W. Baldwin
M. Keper
W.S. Miller
W. B. Waters
L. Fraytet
R. MH. Fountain
Bailey
Iron Kountze
Fraytet
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