Industry Advances In Atomic Age From Hanford Plant
The final of seven articles outlines how atomic energy evolved from a wartime project to a mature private industry. Hanford in Washington symbolizes progress with labs, reactors, and planned long term growth. Experts foresee private electric power driving future expansion and a power age of broad human benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Atomic Energy Plant
Bill Jury
Atomic Energy Industry
Atomic Energy
Hanford
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
General Electric Company
Ancis K. McCune
GE Atomic Products Division
McCune
Vacation Trips Mentioned In Votaw News
Votaw News lists residents taking a vacation in Houston and Galveston while others visit family in state towns such as Conroe Cleveland Eva dale Beaumont and Kountze. The notes include visits from R L More and visitors from Louisiana and Houston with several weekend stays and hospital notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Bailey and Sons
James
Charles
Houston
Galveston
Harrison Home
Ross Harrison
Johnnie McGains
Milton Bishop
Delores
Louisiana
Maud Young
Fred
Ellen Harrell
Zeke Dryden
Davis
Hardin County Hospital
O. Parrish
Conroe
N. B. Parrish
Glen Searcy
Cleveland
Ira Allamong
West Lake
Scout Dryden
Saratoga
Ben Parrish
Beaumont
D. H. Teal
Evadale
Perry Plake
Whitmire
Jessie Whitmire
O. J. M. Teal
Kountze
Teal
J. A. Knight
Phillip Robinson
J. T. Dillion
W. E. Bailey
Wood Technologist Hired by Texas Forest Service
Milton Applefield is employed as Associate Wood Technologist in the Forest Products Department of the Texas Forest Service at Lufkin. Director A. D. Folweiler announced the appointment. Applefield, a Duke University and New York State College of Forestry graduate, previously worked as a private consulting forester and in wood waste utilization. He will work under Paul R. Kramer, head of the department, on wood products utilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Applefield
Texas Forest Service
Lufkin
A. D. Folweiler
Applefield
Duke University
New York State College of Forestry
United States Army Engineers
The
Paul R. Kramer
Forest Products Department
Veterans Benefits Q A Answers On Disability Retroactivity GI Loans and Training
A reader asks about VA disability compensation retroactive payments when the deadline falls on weekends or holidays, and the extension to the next working day. They also ask about GI loan eligibility while using the Korean GI Bill and switching from correspondence to classroom training after the Starting cutoff date. The responses explain extensions for deadlines, continued eligibility for a GI loan if the lender will approve it, and that switching from correspondence to classroom training after the cutoff date is generally not allowed as a change of program.
Lawn Grass That Vacations With Your Family
A playful note suggests selecting a lawn grass variety that stays low maintenance and drought tolerant so it requires minimal care during family vacations. It implies choosing species suited to hot summers and infrequent mowing for easier seasonal breaks.
UT Plant Research Shows Progress In Grass Improvements
The University of Texas Plant Research Institute reports progress in breeding Southwestern grasses and legumes. Promising grama varieties may grow in winter or year round, with aim for drought and limestone soil tolerance. Brass curly mesquite lines show high fertility. bristlegrass and heedlegrass studies suggest broader Texas forage potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas Plant Research Institute
Walter V. Brown
W. Gordon Whaley
Arizona
Texas
Honey Island Forestry Student To Find New Set up at Stephen Austin
Roy Gandy of Honey Island Texas will return this fall to Stephen F. Austin State College to study forestry. An expansion program begun this summer will furnish new quarters equipment and more faculty by the fall semester. Arne K Kemp head of the forestry department says the department will meet the Society of American Foresters standards and expand emphasis on the state’s only four year forestry curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gandy
Honey Island
Texas
Stephen F. Austin State College
Arne K. Kemp
Sfasc Forestry Department
SFASC
Society of American Foresters
Man Spends A Thousand On Halitosis Cure
A man paid a thousand dollars for a halitosis treatment only to learn no one liked him after the pricey procedure. The piece notes social rejection outweighed any personal improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Institute reports progress in developing lespedera hybrids
The Southwest The Institute reports some success in developing hybrids of les pedera a popular Southwestern legume. Many other grasses and legumes are being grown and studied under controlled conditions.
Silsbee Twirlers Attend Lamar Clinic Aug 22 26
Five Silsbee students join 28 other East Texas and Louisiana youths at the 1955 Drum Majors and Twirlers Clinic on Lamar State College of Technology campus Beaumont August 22 26. Instructors include Bill Sears Naomi Zarbock Schroeter and Cardinal band twirlers. Tuition 12.50 for the week plus 15 for room and meals. Out of town students stay in new dormitories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Lamar State College of Technology
Beaumont
Peg Brookins
Barbara Reddell
Martha McGowan
Frances Million
Tommie Favors
Texas
Louisiana
Charles A. Wiley
Cardinal
Bill Sears
Naomi Zarbock Schroeter
Hardin. Simmons Cowboy
Cardinal Band
Lamar Tech
Baptist Study On History Of WMU At First Baptist
Friday at 7 p m the First Baptist church will teach a book Candle By Night by Roberta Turner Patterson Beaumont about the history of the Women's Missionary Union of Texas Each chapter features a different presenter in period costume Nursery service provided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Turner Patterson
Beaumont
First Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Union of Texas
Episcopal Women Plan Rummage Sale
The Women’s auxiliary of St. John Episcopal Church will hold a rummage sale this Saturday at Santa Fe park. Donations of clothing are invited and may be arranged by calling Mrs. J. W. Johnson or Mrs. D. C. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Episcopal Church
Santa Fe Park
J. W. Johnson
D. C. Collins
Area pastors tour East Texas paper mill plant
Twelve area pastors from Silsbee Evadale Buna and Victor toured the East Texas Pulp and Paper Company plant at Evadale guided by personnel director L C Menius They met plant officers afterward and enjoyed coffee and soft drinks during a refreshments session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big East
Clinic attendance contact at La mar Tech
Interested readers are advised to contact Mr. Wiley at La mar Tech to arrange attendance and obtain further details about the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiley
Lamar Tech
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Davis Tings
BTS
Votaw News
E. Wu
Weal
R. L. More
Ralph Teel
Randolph Sumrall
J. R. Sumrall
Forest Service
Veterans News
Honey Island Forestry
Stephen Austin
Lamar
West Dept
Gingham
Dan River Fabrice
Pach
Chambray
West Dept. Store
Opty
Silsbee, Texas
Baptist
WMU
Episcopal Women
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