Texas Capitol buildings renamed to honor patriots
The State Building Commission renamed the two Capitol grounds State Office Buildings to Sam Houston and John H. Reagan. Licensing study chair Will Smith leads a panel to examine 23 boards and 18 trades. Texas schools receive 203 textbooks for 1963 64 with review hearings set.
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Capitol Grounds
State Building Commission
First State
Sam Houston State Office
John H. Reagan
Texas Railroad Commission
Confederacy
House
James A. Turman
Will Smith
Beaumont
Texas
Sam Collins
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Don Gladden
Fort Worth
Travis Peeler
Corpus Christi
Turman
J. W. Edgar
State Board of Education
Ernest O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
Amarillo
Optimist Clubs to Name Monthly Young Texan Leader
Texas Optimist Clubs and the Troy W Post Foundation will launch a program to choose a Young Texan each month. Eligible teens aged 13 to 19 residing in Texas may be nominated. winners receive a plaque, a wrist watch, an Optimist medal, and scholarship opportunities up to 2000 dollars yearly. The yearly winner also gains an expense paid Washington trip for himself and his father.
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Optimist Clubs of
Texas
Troy W. Post Foundation
Price Danie
Optims
Washington
Six Tex A&M alumni win Medal of Honor in World War II
Six former students of Texas A and M College were awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. The honors highlight the college’s notable wartime alumni achievements and the sacrifices made by service members from the institution.
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Texas A&m College
Birth certificate tips speed Social Security claims
Bringing a birth certificate when applying for benefits can speed your claim. If you cannot obtain one, contact your Social Security office ahead of time for help and suggestions.
Showers and Dinners Honor Bride-Elect Miss Judy Dehart
Miss Judy Dehart bride elect of Wayne Cerniglia received multiple events in this area. A Thursday bridal shower at Mrs C R Baker’s home featured hostesses and decorative white motifs. A barbecue supper Sunday night honored Dehart and Cerniglia with families. Beaumont and Houston guests attended a lingerie shower Monday in Beaumont. A luncheon at Mrs W J Poshataske’s home used a white and green scheme. The couple is set to marry August 4 at First Baptist Church.
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Judy Mdehart
Wayne Creniglia
C. R. Baker
Earnest Nerren
W. E. Glienn
Tom _ Singletary
J. S. Jones
P. W. Watkins
Robbie Jones
Cecil Smyly
Ruby Eledge
G. E. McLaughlin
Andre Poshataske
David Plake
E. E. Nolan
Nederland
Miss Dehart
Cerniglia
Eugene Bell
William Whitaker
Sue Harwell
Houston
Dehart
David Neal
Beaumont
Neal
W. J Poshataske
Judy Stephens
Yvonne Widdell
Mary Erhart
Sunsan Wingfield
Sam Cerniglia
Clarence Dehart
First Baptist Church
Moisture Says Aerial Brush Spraying Not Advisable
G O Hoff man extension range specialist warns moisture and growth are insufficient for effective aerial spraying of brush in Texas. A statewide survey and tests support stopping aerial applications now, though local tree treatment or mechanical control may work, with county agents advising on best practices.
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Texas
G. O. Hoffman
Hoffman
Bible School Registration At Calvary Baptist Saturday
Calvary Baptist announces Vacation Bible School Saturday from 8 45 a m to noon. Registrants bring a sack lunch. Mrs J M Nixon leads with theme Ambassadors for Christ. School runs Monday to Friday 8 45 am to noon. Commencement Thursday night and final social follow.
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Calvary Baptist Church
J. M. Nixon
P. A. Dubose
Trolling Tip to Prevent Prop Line Fouling
Fishing lines foul the propeller blades or shaft during trolling. Run the motor in reverse and troll with the line trailing over the bow to reduce line fouling.
Final Rites for Mrs Zera Parker at Silsbee
Funeral services for 74 year old Mrs Zera Parker of Silsbee were held at 3 p m in Good Shepherd Baptist Church with Rev David Blalock officiating. She died Tuesday at Hardin Memorial Hospital after a two day stay. She had lived in San Augustine and Jasper before moving near Silsbee. Survivors include husband J L Parker three sons Marion Otro and Joe two daughters Mrs Elmer Allen and Mrs Carl Watson one brother Gus McBride one sister Mrs Annie Welch 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Burial followed at Camp Ground Cemetery in Jasper County with Farmer Funeral Home in charge. pallbearers named.
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Zera Parker
Silsbee
Good Shepherd Baptist Church of
David Blalock
Parker
Hardin Memorial Hospital
San Augustine
Jasper
Spurger Highway
J. L. Parker
Marion
Grand Prairie
Otro
Joe
Victor
Elmer Allen
Carl Watson
Pasadena
Gus McBride
Annie Welch
Beaumont
Camp Ground Cemetery
Jasper County
Farmer Funeral Home
Charles Watson
Hollis Bridges
Hubert Bridges
Keith Parker
Marvin Parker
Family trip from Houston visits Six Flags Over Texas
Mrs S vy ble Moore and daughter Marvel Ann along with Mrs Hattie Jackson returned home Sunday after visiting Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. They were joined by Mrs Alma Hall and daughter Joyce of Houston during the outing.
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S Vy Ble Moore
Marvel Ann
Hattie Jackson
Texas
Arlington
Alma Hall
Joyce
Houston
Woodleys Visit Toronto Hosts in Davis Family Home
Mr and Mrs Jack Woodley of Toronto arrive to visit Mr and Mrs R G Davis and family at their home.
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Jack Woodley
Toronto
Canada
R. G. Davis
Texas A&M Commissions 47 Officers in Spanish American War
A total of 47 Texas A&M graduates served as commissioned officers during the Spanish American War, reflecting the university's contribution to the military effort and the number of alumni who held officer ranks in that conflict.
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Texas Aggies
4-H Claims 23 Million Alumni and Expanding Reach
The 4-H Clubs of America reports nearly 23 million former members, making it the largest coeducational youth alumni network. The program, started a decade ago to honor 4-H grads who credit the organization with their success, continues as farm population declines and suburban growth rises.
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4-H Clubs of America
4-H
Federal Extension Service
U. S
National 4-H alumni key program honors members
Since 1953 the national gold alumni key has been awarded to 80 individuals from 35 states. Nomination is by county Extension, with a judging panel selecting county and state awardees. Eight national winners attend the Chicago 4-H Congress and receive the alumni key at a banquet before 500 leaders.
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Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation
Chemicals Division - Agricultural
Little Rock
Ark
Cooperative Extension Service
Chicago
Olin Mathieson
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Tom Green
Dallas County
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Texas Ranger
State Building Commission Fund
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Atty
Will Wilson
Coryell County
Fort Hood
Texas Water Commission
Water Development Boards
Governor's Water Conservation Committee
Attorney General's Office
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Isle of Ischia
Italy
Funicello
Patchy
Maisie McGowan
Pounds Bridge
Kent
England
Ferdinand
Mick Mychell
Paris
Chrysler Corporation Automotive
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Dodes
New York
Lo Sawelan
Texas Highway Department
Rangoon
Burma
Glenn
George Knopp
Bonnet
Arlington Heights
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Pine Mountain State Park
Pineville
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