Texas Tourist Dollars Decline Amid Strong Out-of-State Competition
Perry notes continued drop in expenditures as competitors in other states intensify campaigns. Texas seeks funds to advertise both tourist and industrial attractions and convert out of state dollars into local business activity. In 1959 visitors spent $8.19 daily for 5.5 days on average, with data gathered from Highway Department records and survey cards at Travel Information Bureaus.
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Dustry
State Highway Department
Texas
Highway Department
Perry
Texas Tourist Report
Dear Dan Advice Column Roundup
A reader asks car value for a 19381 Model A Ford and Dan suggests a minimum $100 if running, plus dealer checks for a firm figure. Other letters seek dating tips, gift ideas, and etiquette guidance for introductions and dancing, with Dan offering cautious, period-appropriate counsel.
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Dan
Kenny
Charlsie Collins and Bobby Nester Marry in March
Charlsie Mae Collins daughter of Mrs. C A Collins of Silsbee and the late C A Collins and Bobby Joe Nester son of Mrs. Vicky Nester of Silsbee and Lexie Nester of Victor were married on March 11. The note adds guidance on dance etiquette and safe dating practices, advising against accepting rides home from a date.
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Charlsie Collins
Bobby Nester
Mareh
Charlsie Mae Collins
C. A. Collins
Silsbee
Bobby Joe Nester
Vicky Nester
Lexie Nester
Victor
Polio vaccination urged ahead of Texas season
Dr Peavy warns of rising polio cases and urges early vaccination before mid April. Health officials note most Texas cases in 1959 lacked the basic three shots. emphasis on children under five and youths over 15. Booster timing left to family doctors.
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Peavy
United States
Texas
Texas State Department of Health
Polio Vaccination Gaps Found Among Texas Youths
Texas health officials report strong polio protection among school age children but lagging immunizations in children under five and those over fifteen. State Health Commissioner J E Peavy urges continued, complete shot series to curb paralytic polio.
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Texas
State Health Department
J. E. Peavy
The
McNeill Performs Wedding Ceremony in Local Church
M. F. McNeill of Kountze officiated the wedding at the local Church of Christ within the presence of immediate family. The newlyweds plan to reside in Silsbee.
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M. F. McNeill
Kountze
Church of Christ
Silsbee
First Baptist WMU Circle Meets at Johnson Home
The Alma Graves WMU Circle of First Baptist Church gathered Tuesday at Mrs. F. D. Johnson’s home with 12 members attending. Mrs. M. K. McDaniel led the mission study book titled Reaching the Rural Churches. A covered dish luncheon followed at noon.
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Alma Graves
WMU
First Baptist Church
F. D. Johnson
M. K. McDaniel
Birthday Dinner for C. C. Gore Observed at Granddaughter’s Home
Carl C. Gore, aged 75, was honored with a birthday dinner March 13 at the home of his granddaughter Mrs. Jim Monk. Attendees included Roxie Gore his wife and several children grandchildren and great grandchildren along with other relatives and friends. Gore resides ten miles north of Silsbee on the Old Spurger Road and has lived in the area all his life.
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Carl C. Gore
Jim Monk
East Texas IMA Fellowship Meeting At New Hope Church
The East Texas IMA Fellowship will meet at New Hope Pentecostal Church Monday at 7 30 after a revival led by guest speaker Rev John Tullios. Pastor Rev C N Wells invites the public to attend nightly services as the revival continues. The Theus family thanks friends for support after the loss of their mother and grandmother Mrs R A Theus.
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East Texas
IMA
New Hope Pentecostal
John Tullios
C. N. Wells
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Herbert C. Perry Jr
Texas Highway Commission
Texas Development Board
Britton-Cravens Lumber Co
Beaumont
Hardin Drug
By Dan Halligan
Marlene
J.M
J. M
Dan Hallipan
Williston
N. D
Chartsie Collins
Swift
T. Roll
Wilson
Bakerite
del Monte
Blackburn
Tin
Libby’s
Swansons
Simon
Apple
Erry, Peach
Scottie
Armour’s
Hormel Range
Hormel
Ib. Sc
Uncle William's Pork & Beans
Slavik’ S Icents & Market
Pines Theatre
Silshee
First Baptist Circle
Ilowers
C. C. Gore
R. A. Theus
U. S
Paesley
Wirhway
J. W. Anderson
Barfield Street
Woodrow
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