Runnels County Home Demonstration Council Opens Year
Mrs J L Olhausen presided at the first meeting of the year with eleven clubs represented by 34 members. Miss Ollie Chenoweth guests, Louise Decker Home Demonstration Agent announced for Ballinger arrival Jan 30. Planning meeting Feb 5 at Robert Lee. Civil Defense chair appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Olhausen
Runnels County
Louise Decker
Ballinger
E. F. Vogelsang
THDA
Robert Lee
H. D
Boys Ranch
Abilene State Hospital
McKnight Hospital
Austin State Hospital
Big Spring State Hospital
Mexia
New Session of Congress Promises Lively Debates
Congressman O C Fisher outlines a busy agenda as a new session opens in an election year. He cites defense, budget reform, and repeal of costly programs, urging cuts to nonessential spending and foreign aid while forecasting a tougher fiscal path ahead. The Texas delegation shifts with three new faces replacing Sam Rayburn, Paul Kilday, and rank Yiard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Fisher
Congress
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Paul Kilday
Rank Yiard
Lone Star State
Wright Patman
Texarkana
West
George Mahon
Colorado City
Bob Poage
Waco
Albert Thomas
Houston
Senar
Delega
Goal Digger Club Holds Monday Evening Meeting
Doris Rice hosted the Goal Digger Club at her home on Monday evening. Leonia Daniel and Marta Davidson presented Your Skin Personality as the program title. Marta Davidson presided the business, plans were made to ice skate in Abilene Friday, and refreshments were served to members and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonia Daniel
Marta Davidson
Doris Rice
Abilene
Scandie
Jaye Henley
Carolyn Helm
Pam Bedford
Russell Bedford
Gwen Caskey
Sonjia Modisett
Lynann Kruse
Jere Merck
Kathryn Clark
Brenda Parrish
Barbara Baldwin
Linda Easterly
David Carroll
S. B. Parks
Mrs Fields Honored With Pink and Blue Shower
Betty Thomas Fields was honored with a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Ben Tischler. Hosts included Mrs. Ray Cowan Mrs. Spann Brenda Parrish and Mrs. Carl Green. Gifts were opened and cake and punch were served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Thomas Fields
Ben Tischler
Ray Cowan
Spann
Brenda Parrish
Carl Green
Chat and Sew Club Holds Meeting at Grohman Home
Chat and Sew Club met Tuesday afternoon at the Grohman home with Mrs. B D Jobe in charge of the business session. New officers were elected: president Alvis Jobe, vice president J A Henderson, secretary treasurer John Grohman, reporter Alfred Heckler, assistant reporter Carson Easterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grohman
B. D. Jobe
Alvis Jobe
J. A. Henderson
Alfred Heckler
Carson. Easterly
O. D. Bradford
A. Z. Sharp
Carson Easterly
Johnnie Peirce
J. Henderson
Foreign Born Agricultural Workers and Social Security Rules
San Angelo Social Security official explains coverage of foreign born agricultural workers under the act. Workers on temporary government contracts may not be taxable, while others admitted on temporary visas may be covered if meeting employment tests. Coverage applies if paid 156 dollars or more by one employer or if working 20 or more days in a year. Employers must keep payroll records with names and social security numbers and wages. Contact local office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd B. Ellington
San Angelo
Social Security District Office
United States
Ellington
Empty stomach not a god political adviser quote
A misattributed remark to Albert Einstein notes that an empty stomach is not a guiding force for political advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Einstein
Fortunes and Judgment Weakened by Mixed Fortunes
Fragmentary text hints at shifting fortunes and unresolved judgment. The surviving lines suggest a court or official decision affecting a person or entity, with ambiguous references to outcome and implications. The piece remains incomplete, offering limited concrete facts.
Cotton Producers Emphasize Cost Cutting in 1961
Texas cotton growers saw lint yields reach 348 pounds per acre in 1961 while cost saving measures cut harvest expenses by over 68 million dollars. The 7-Step Cotton Committees expanded education and adoption of machinery and soil practices across 163 counties, with 157 meetings and 13,252 producers reached. County programs and burs use boosted soil fertility and yield gains, supporting Texas's top crop and its economic impact despite uneven regional results.
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Texas
Fred Elliott
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Ranaiee
Sincere thanks for kindness during illness and loss
We express heartfelt gratitude to all who extended kindness and support during the illness and after the death of our loved one. Your thoughtful gestures are deeply appreciated in this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esanen
Busy Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Gray Home
Mrs S P Gray hosted the Busy Sewing Club meeting Monday at her home. Members did handwork for the hostess and refreshments were served to dames including George Loyd Fred Poe Bud Parks Bill Milliorn George Seitz J D Smith Stacy Summers W H Cain Etta Bryant G T Shott W E Coley Clyde Collinsworth B G Mills and S P Gray. The next gathering will be at Fay Hogan’s on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Gray
George
Loyd
Fred
Poe
Bud
Parks
Bill
Milliorn
George Seitz
J. D.smith
Stacy Summers
W. H. Cain
Etta Bryant
G. T. Shott
W. E. Coley
Clyde
Birth of Jerry W Kraatz Jr Reported in Abilene
Mr and Mrs Jerry W Kraatz of Abilene announce the birth of a son Jerry W Kraatz Jr weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces born January 9 at Dyess Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Nobel Faubion of Crews and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Kraatz Sr of Winters.
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Pic
Jerry W. Kraatz
Abilene
Dyess Hospital
Nobel Faubion
Crews
Robert Kraatz Sr
Winters
Downing Family Attends Shawnee Funeral
J. L. Downing and his daughter Mrs. J. S. Bourn attended the funeral of his brother E. P. Downing in Shawnee Oklahoma on Tuesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Downing
J. S. Bourn
E. P. Downing
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Empty pews signal fear and exit ease at Matador church
A Matador Texas Tribune report notes empty front pews in a local church as congregants quicken to near exits, suggesting anxiety about upcoming sermons or announcements and a preference for ready escape paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matador
Tex
Tribune
Family and friends visit ailing Mrs Hea sey at Abilene hospital
Mrs Heas ey remains ill as family members and friends, including Mrs Ward and Mr and Mrs Dooley, travel between Midland Hamilton and Abilene to be at her bedside. Visitors John Byrd and Dock Pinegar also stop by the hospital this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gis
Headey ‘Hospital
Sta
Ward End
Bryan
Midland
Tracy
Holders
Abilene
Flossie
Visi
Smith
Charlie Wa
Morrison
Patesters Hospital
John Byrd
Regular Meeting Of Garden Club In Bradford Home
The Winters Garden Club held its regular meeting at the Bradford home with Mrs. O. O D Bradford presiding. Officers to be installed in May were announced by Mrs. E J Redman and include John Grohman as president and Lora Coupland as a new member. The club voted to plant six florabunda rose bushes at the city park with Girl Scouts assistance, discussed a tea for Senior Citizens, and noted prize won by Mrs. John Grohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
D. Bradford
John . Grohman
E. J
John Grohman
E. J. Redman
Lora Coupland
E. L. Bryan
A. Z. Sharp
O. D. Bradford
Patrol Leaders Named For Brown Troop No Four
Cassie Ay was elected patrol leader and Dy Bates assistant patrol leader of the Eager Beagans. Waldrop is leader and Laura Brown is assistant leader of the second patrol. Nibbles were served by J Waldrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Cassie Ay
Dy Bates
Beau Ganas
Waldrop
la Brown
Nibbles
J Waldrop
Case
Awalt
Jo ‘Brown
Sandy Bates
Hinds
Vickie
Lynn Gossi
Family group attends Texas convention weekend in Austin
Mr and Mrs Floyd Sims and Mrs Jack Harrison returned Monday from Austin after attending multiple meetings. They joined the Texas Jane Dealers Mid Winter event and a dinner. The Texas Firemen's Auxiliary mourned the death of Mrs Sims, and the group planned acts for a convention in the Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd ‘Sims
Jack
Harrison
Austin
Texas Jane Dealers
Sims
Texas Firemen's
Marshall's Auxiliary
Rio Grande Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton Club
Washington Newsletter
Mississippi
America
Mrs. Fields
Grohman
Morris Goldfischer
William Barret
Okinawa
Jay A
Grandville
Mich
S. P.gray
Bé ‘Busy Sewing Club
Pinegar
Santa A
Garden Club
E.truitt Winters
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