County Historical Society To Honor Civil War Veterans
The Runnels County Historical Survey committee in Ballinger designated Memorial Day to honor Civil War dead. They aim to locate all Confederate graves in the county, have them marked and recorded, and collect biographies on forms for the state archive.
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County Historical Society
Runnels County
Herman Giesecke
Edgar Boelsche
Dexter Eoff
Bob McGarvey
Ballinger
Leslie Smithwick
Lonnie M. Rankin
Miles
C. W. Kopecky
Rowena
Rankin Pace
Loyd Roberson
George Poe
J. A. Patterson
Rt. 2
RCHSC
Mrs Bardin Leaves on Oklahoma Visit
Mrs. Ben Bardin travels with her California based brother Edward Worbes to visit her sister in Ninneka Oklahoma and a brother Charlie Worbes in Dennison. The trip is planned for about two weeks.
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Ben Bardin
Edward Worbes
California
Ninneka
Oklahoma
Charlie Worbes
Dennison
Winters urged to plan water supplies for growth
A community message from Winters stresses water as essential for prosperity and growth. It notes Winters now has adequate supply, but predicts demand will double by 1980 and urges initiating a search for additional water sources immediately. Time is stated as critical to avoid future shortages.
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West Central
West
Texas
Arizona visitors stay with Mrs. Stanley in town
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Tucson, Arizona visited at the home of Mrs. J. M. Stanley last week. Mr. Smith is identified as Mrs. Stanley's brother.
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J. M. Stanley
Frank Smith
Tuscon, Arizona
Mr. Smith
Stanley
Wise men of old and the unread writings
A reflective note on how ancient sages produced enduring works yet modern readers rarely study their writings. The piece underscores the gap between wisdom from the past and present engagement with it.
Research Seeks New Uses for Cotton in June USDA programs
Four late June USDA announcements aim to expand cotton use and fiber tech. Research contracts fund North Carolina State College projects to evaluate all cotton stretch yarns in circular knit wear while also pursuing new cotton applications. Secretary Freeman announces a record barter with India exporting up to 300000 bales of cotton for strategic materials.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Freeman
India
U. S
USDA
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering
Vacation From Themselves Aims To Break Fatigue
A humorous thought suggests a break from one’s own mindset could relieve exhaustion. The idea imagines temporary escape from daily self-imposed fatigue and the wish for renewed energy through mental rest.
Quail and Antelope Populations Up but Weather Cools Prospects
Region I quail populations remain 20-30 percent higher than last year despite hot spells and heavy rains limiting bumper crops. Trans Pecos aerial counts show a 25 percent antelope decline while buck and doe numbers stay adequate for good hunting in 1963. Mourning dove nesting remains widespread with higher expected fall populations.
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Region I
Trans- Pecos
Norther Panhandle
Texas
Ardan
Golfers invited to Cisco Country Club tournament
The event invites golfers to qualify for the Cisco Country Club tournament held April 4. Pro am format with non golfers welcome. Tickets cost 15 dollars, prizes include Wilson woods and top grade equipment for flight winners.
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Cisco
Wilson Statt
Mad Woods
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