House advances Texas college plan and police power bill
The House approved creating a new upper level college in Dallas to train for aerospace, computer research, and engineering, with fourteen million dollars in donated assets. It also passed House Bill 299 empowering municipalities to share law enforcement when justified, under the assisting agency. Six pollution bills aim to hold corporations liable, with hearings ongoing on the Teacher Pay Raise Bill and a forthcoming Appropriations compromise.
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House of Representatives
Dallas
Texas
House
State Affairs Committee
Some People On SS Must Pay Income Taxes
Social Security beneficiaries must file an annual report of earned income over 1680 dollars for 1968. Those age 72 before February 1968 are exempt. Wage earners receive W-2 forms. self employed beneficiaries report on their income tax return. The reporting deadline is April 5, 1969.
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Ted F. Moellering
Social Security Administration
Mr. Moellering
Noellering
Paper Lion brings football tale to State Theatre
Alan Alda stars as George Plimpton in the Technicolor film Paper Lion about his rookie season with the Detroit Lions. Lauren Hutton appears. the Lions themselves co-star in a warm witty screen adaptation by Lawrence Roman. Paul Alex March directed for Stuart Millar. showings run Friday Saturday and Sunday at the State Theatre through United Artists.
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Alan Alda
Paper Lion
State Theatre
United Artists
George Plimpton
Detroit Lions
Transamerica Corporation
Plimpton
Lauren Hutton
Lawrence Roman
Alex March
Stuart Millar
Park expands Dinosaur Valley State Park acreage
Texas Parks and Wildlife signed a sales contract to buy 892 more acres west of Glen Rose in Somervell County, bringing total park size to 1,274 acres at a cost of 281,925 dollars. The purchase uses funds from the 75 million park bond approved by voters in 1967. Dinosaur tracks and Cretaceous fossils are in the area, and Dinosaur Valley Park is listed on the National Registry of Natural Landmarks.
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Park Development
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose
Somervell
National Registry of Natural Landmarks of
The
Department of Interior
Dinosaur Valley Park
Bridal Shower For Mrs Clyde Lawler In Church Parlor
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Clyde Lawler formerly Sylvia Tinney was held in the First Methodist Church parlor Saturday afternoon. Yellow and white decorations matched the bride’s colors with a linen cloth over yellow on the table and spring flowers. Hostesses were Mesdames George F Lloyd James Bomar Ernest Brown O J Murray and Deward Awalt. About forty guests attended and refreshments of coffee cookies and nuts were served.
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Clyde Lawler
Sylvia Tinney
First Methodist Church
George F. Lloyd
James Bomar
Ernest Brown
O. J. Murray
Deward Awalt
Charity Circle Meets at Nichols Home in Tuesday Session
Members of the Charity Circle of the First United Methodist Church gathered at 9 30 a m Tuesday in the home of Mrs W T Nichols. Circle chairman Mrs Frank Mitchell led the opening prayer. Eva Kelly presented the program Foundation for Patriotism with help from Mesdames Mitchell Mayhew Baker Nichols and Miss Stricklin. Refreshments were served to several members and a visitor Mrs Forrest Davis.
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Charity Circle
Nichols Home
First United Methodist Church
W. T. Nichols
Frank Mitchell
Eva Kelly
Foundation For Patriotism
Elmo Mayhew
Susie Baker
Lil
Do You Know Your Onions The Three Types
Mrs. Juanita OConnor explains globe granex Grano and Spanish onions, their shapes colors and best uses. Major growing areas Texas Colorado California New York Michigan Oregon Idaho supply patterns and storage tips advise selecting firm dry onions with papery skins while avoiding green sunburns decay sprouts and hollow centers.
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Texas
Colorado
California
New York
Michigan
Oregon
Idaho
Texas Rio Grande Valley
Circle Meeting Held at Bridwell Home in Tuesday Session
The Wo mans Society of Christian Service circle met Tuesday morning at the Bridwell home. Nine members and two visitors attended. Mrs. J. D. Vinson chaired. Mrs. Roy Crawford led prayer. The group discussed buying a tape recorder. Mrs. M. E. Leeman was named to investigate.
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Nan Wright
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
E. W. Bridwell
J. D. Vinson
Roy Crawford
M. E. Leeman
Family thanks neighbors for kindness after Mrs. Bullard’s passing
The family of Mrs. J. T. (Sarah) Bullard expresses sincere thanks for every act of kindness. They thank friends, neighbors, Dr. Rives, the hospital nursing staff, Ted Meyer, and the nursing home staff. May God bless each of you.
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Dr. Rives
Ted Meyer
J. T
Sarah) Bullard
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Died in Lubbock. Wheeless funeral held in Winters
William Wiley Wheeless 82 died at Highland Hospital in Lubbock after a ten day illness. Funeral services were held at Spill Memorial Chapel with Rev. Harry Grantz officiating. Burial followed at Northview Cemetery. Survivors include his son W H Wheeless and daughter DeElva Wheeless of Hyattsville Maryland, a sister Bessie Mae Wheeless of Winters, two brothers W Q Wheeless of Winters and J S Wheeless of Euless, and a granddaughter.
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Spill Memorial Chapel
William Wiley Wheeless
Harry Grantz
First Baptist Church
Northview Cemetery
Spill Funeral Home
Mr. Wheeless
Highland Hospital
Lubbock
Washington County
Runnels County
Annie Hechler
Winters
Borden Company
Trinity Baptist Church
W. H. Wheeless
DeElva Wheeless
Hyattesville
Maryland
Bessie Mae Wheeless
W. Q. Wheeless
J. S. Wheeless
Euless
Lester Tinney
C. J. Cornett
Billy Joe Emmett
Billy Joe Robinson
Bernice Gardner
Joe Baker
Old Age Snags Advice From Children Critics
A wry reflection on aging notes the toughest part is hearing guidance from offspring who offer tips and warnings as time marches on.
Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle Presents They Followed Jesus
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle met last Thursday with a program including a playlet They Followed Jesus. Participants included Mesdames Robert Gerhart Bill Hoppe John Hiller Herman Frick Walter Kraatz and E E Thormeyer. Mrs Walter Gerhart led the business meeting and Mrs Thormeyer led the program. Mrs Wal ter Kruse gave the devotional. Bible study was led by Mesdames T F Hantsche Fritz Deike Walter Probst and Jack Whittenberg. Mrs Katie Minzenmayer sang The Holy City for the birthday number. Refreshments were served by hostesses W F Minzenmayer Fritz Lisso A C Minzenmayer and Olga Minzenmayer.
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Jesus
Lutheran Ladies Aid Circle
Robert Gerhart
Bill Hoppe
John Hiller
Herman Frick
Walter Kraatz
E. E. Thormeyer
Walter Gerhart
T. F. Hantsche
Fritz Deike
Walter Probst
Jack Whittenberg
Katie Minzenmayer
Holy City
Thormeyer
W. F. Minzenmayer
Fritz Lisso
A. C. Minzenmayer
Olga Minzenmayer
Mary Martha Circle Holds Meeting in Dobbins Home
Regular Mary Martha Circle session of the United Methodist Church met Tuesday morning at Mrs. D. A. Dobbins residence. Mrs. H. O. Abbott led as chair with opening prayer by Mrs. John Schaffrina, guest president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. The program on Foundation for Patriotism was led by Mrs. W. F. Lange, with participants Mrs. W. W. Parramore Mrs. W. T. Stanley Mrs. E. L. Crockett and Mrs. Abbott. Closing prayer by Mrs. Gattis Neely. Attendees included Mesdames August McWilliams Glenn Bowman and Thad Taylor.
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Mary Martha
United Methodist Church
D. A. Dobbins
H. O. Abbott
John Schaffrina
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Foundation For Patriotism
W. F. Lange
W. W. Parramore
W. T. Stanley
E. L. Crockett
Abbott
Gattis Neely
Mesdames August McWilliams
Glenn Bowman
Thad Traylor
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Lynn Nabers
Enterprise Office
USA
Arnon
Ilene Sennge
Gewood River Oaks
Ileman
Juanita O’connor
Professional Directory
W. G. Bedford
Yexas
Jno. W. Norman
Texes
Bridwell
M. L. Dobbins
Mesdames Garland Shook
Paul Gerhardt
Mesdames Leeman
Dobbins
Crawford
Alma Daniel
Clarence Hambright
J. E. Witt
Hight
Jeweler
Bahlman
Jewelers
W. W. Wheeless
Quicks
MIRRO
Church
Mary Martha Circle
Simple Interest
Coleman Production Credit Association
Ballinger
Coleman
South Main
Ll AlaryvAlda
Stette
Gordon Eastmen
Canada
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