Season of home grown produce and local rail hearings
A reader notes the season for home grown produce with onion and squash from Glenn Rennels of Avoca. The column recalls hearings on Texas and Pacific Rail Road service, criticizes passenger delays and notices vandalism at Harmon Park in Stamford. It also explains the state ruling on cable utilities and recounts confusion over entertainment club skits for local events.
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Glenn Rennels
Avoca
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Fort Worth
Dallas
Philadelphia
Abilene
Union Station
Ernest Cowger
Exchange Club
Ernie
Rotary Club
Pierian Club
Music Club
Insurance Board Eyes Auto Rate Hikes and Cancellations
The State Board of Insurance voices concern over rising auto insurance rates and a trend of insurers canceling or refusing to renew policies for certain driver classes. The discussion occurs during a mid week rate hearing in Austin.
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Austin
Ing
Wm. Hunter Melean
McLean
Texas
The Family Lawyer on Tree Rights and Insurance Board Actions
A guide explains boundary overhang rights and danger warnings from trees, noting ownership follows the trunk and overhanging branches may be cut. It cites a pine case where a dangerous tree caused damages, while a maple shade issue was dismissed. The piece also covers Texas Bar Association commentary on insurance rate reforms and a predicted state tax hike.
Scientists Get Minds in Wrong Side of Problems
Editor's note from The Old Philosopher on a Paint Creek farm derides scientists for focusing on abstract weather forecasting and legislative tinkering. The writer argues for practical, durable technology and criticizes efforts to forecast years ahead. He recalls lunar photos and jokes about marketing them to attract tourists.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
United States
Columbus
America
Earth
Chamber of Commerce
Parking Meters Covered in Stamford For Six Month Trial
Downtown Stamford ends meter enforcement for a six month trial after the city council action prompted by a 37 member delegation from local businesses. The move removes meter heads to allow unlimited parking with no fines during the period. The item appears in the Stamford American files dated June 21, 1956.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Ging
Bobby Wayne Cox
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Johnnie and
Carl Phillip Haynes
Odessa
Mattie Haynes
Texas Cowboy
Pioneers on Parade and County News Roundup
Rotary weekly luncheon at Stamford Arledge Field with Capt. Bob Arnold guest. Boy Scout troop 41 opens archery range on East Moran Street to benefit troop funds. Mrs. Eddie Adcock visits end. returns to Alvord. Jones county towns urged to back a cheese factory to market milk. Texas Cowboy Reunion features old fiddlers contest and chuck wagon meals on July 4 and 5. Bennie Burrow and Carol Ann visit Dallas. Howard Rogers returns from two-week Fredonia vacation. Rogers works at J C Penney. Dr Dallas Southard, Mrs Ann Acuff back from Tennessee. John Edward Terry stays in Austin for UT summer term.
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Rotary Club
Stamford Arledge Field
Bob Arnold
Air Corps
Boy Scouts
Eddie Adcock
Alvord
J.S. Smith
Dallas Southard
Ann Acuff
Tennessee
John Edward Terry
Austin
University of Texas
Nick Guilette
Guilette
Stamford
Bennie Burrow
Carol Ann
Dallas
Mr. Burrow
B. C. Burrow
Howard Rogers
Fredonia
Kansas
Mr. Rogers
J. C. Penney Company
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Jaycees
Harmon Park
Texas Attorney General
BY Ace Reid
Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Ben Barnes
Barnes
L.t
Preston Smith
House
John Connally
Legislature
Peggy Goodloe
E. D. Goodloe
Grandbury
Tarleton State College
Texas Tech
YWA
Baptist District 17
Leeders Baptist
J. W. Hudson
Texas Cowboys Reunion Association
Cowboys and Cattlemen
Hudson
Jones County
Chevrolet
N. Swenson
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