Rise of the balanced fishing rod and reel era
The article traces 39 years of tackle progress from glass rods to spinning reels and the rise of balanced outfits. It highlights the shift from conventional to spin cast gear, the bung hole nickname for early reels, and Bronson’s one piece balanced design. It notes industry-wide move toward reel and rod pairing for efficiency and ease of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailtype
United States
Ald Sons
Zabry
Rae
Bronson Reel Co
Bronson
Ptlager
National Sporting Goods Association
Astrohall
Ffinger
Fox
Abilene State Park Survey Planned for Development
A 4215 contract between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Milliam Stackhouse and Associates of San Antonio covers an aerial and planimetric survey of 490 acres at Abilene State Park in Taylor County. The work will produce overall photos and site images to map roads and facilities including 54 picnic sites, 20 camping sites, eight shelters, a snack bar, pool, bathhouse, children's play area, and nature trail. Trailer camping and hiking are allowed. The park sits near Buffalo Gap, a historic Butterfield Stage Route area. The text also contains unrelated inspirational quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Milliam Stackhouse and Associates of
San Antonio
Abilene State Park
Taylor Coun
Buffalo Gap
Taylor County
Miss Archery Contest Kicks Off May In Winters
Runnels County Archers announce a Miss Archery contest in May ahead of the state event on May 30. Local entrants aged 16 to 25 may compete for a trophy and to represent Winters at the Miss Archery of Texas pageant. Contestants must be 18 to 25 and unmarried, design a Robin Hood costume, and submit a biographical sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnels County Archers
Association of Winters
Winters
John Patterson
Theresa Meyer
Sudges
Grandson of Mrs. Lara Coupland Marries In Temple
Andy Scott wed Miss Carol McQueen in the Baptist Memorial Church chapel in Temple last Friday. The couple, first cousins of Mrs. Lara Coupland, depart for a brief wedding trip after a reception at the church. The bride, Baylor College graduate, and groom, San Angelo High and Texas Tech alum, will reside in Temple where he teaches Latin and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Coupland
Andy Scott
Temple
Carol McQueen
the Baptist Memorial Church
Neil Scott
San Angelo
Bobby Scott
Clancy Scott
Baylor College
Belton
San Angelo High School
Texas Tech
Lubbock
U.S
Tech
Scott
Southside RA Open House Highlights Church Programs
Southside Royal Ambassadors held an open house in the Fellowship Hall last Saturday. Boys displayed hobbies and received Page manuals and RA T shirts. Marvin Moore read scripture, Edwin Hart spoke, Roy Rice narrated a “Help Is a Crooked Brick” story, and The Lord's Prayer was recited. Refreshments followed for attendees including several boys and RA counselors Hart and Rice with guests Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Black, and Mrs. Reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Ra’s
Tom McMillan
Southside Baptist Church
Marvin Moore
Edwin Hart
David Hendrix
Jesus
Roy Rice
Greg Black
Kenny Reel
Mike Moore
Darren Fisher
Dale Whitecotton
Hart
Rice
Charles Fisher
Jimm Black
Winford Reel
Southside Church Holds Barn Supper for Fellowship
Members of Southside Baptist Church hosted an old fashioned barn supper at the pastor's home, Rev Virgil James. Ronnie Reel of Hardin Simmons University led a devotional from a recent Indiana preaching crusade with 64 HSU students. Darrell Hill directed entertainment as 58 attendees joined in group singing and closing prayer by Johnny Mansell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Southside Baptist Church
Virgil James
Ronnie Reel
Hardin - Simmons University
HSU
Indiana
Darrell ‘Hill
Johnny Mansell
Indiana Crusade
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S Ali Ihe Bo
Caz
Robert K. Rosson
Archery Assn
Marvin Clark
State Comtest
Jerry Whitlow
Pound Eka
Ifeog
Bologna
Fea
Elas
Ny Cleani
ebBanbbt
Fantastik
Scottowels
Better Homes and Gardens
Coca-Cola
Kimbell
Maryland Club
Sunkist
Kim
Ozen Foo
Orton
Frontier
Abilene
NSET
Chestnaa
Foodway
Morton
Gandy
Toastettes
Nabisco
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