Watersheds strive to safeguard Winters Lake water supply
Winters Lake area leaders report progress on soil and water conservation across 33,540 acres with 83 percent of measures implemented. Elm Creek Water Control District plans dam constructions to reduce sedimentation, while a Sedimentation Report shows Lake Winters lost 25 percent of capacity since construction. Civic leaders seek additional water sources to prevent future shortages.
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W. M. Hays
Lake Winters
Soil Conservation Service
Courthouse Square Towns Study Draws Ballinger Remarks
A notice described Ballinger and its county as awaiting a survey team studying courthouse squares. The town’s modern layout and transportation readiness surprised the visitors who expected a more traditional wagons and buggies scene. The piece suggests future county seats should stay near the courthouse to avoid being left out.
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Courthouse Square
Ballinger
Birth of Louis Ray Dunnam in Big Spring
Mr and Mrs Rodney Dunnam announce the birth of their son Louis Ray at 5 04 pm on July 13 1971 in Big Spring weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces Mrs Dunnam is the former Louise Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Meyers Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R G Dunnam of Big Spring Great grandparents Mr and Mrs D L Moreland also listed Mrs Pearl Dunnam and Roy Kirby of Winters referenced in the notice.
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Rodney Dunnam
Nolan Street
Big Spring
Louis Ray
Dunnam
Louise Meyers
Albert Meyers
R. G. Dunnam
D. L. Moreland
Pearl Dunnam
Roy Kirby
Winters
Visitors from Texas and Oklahoma Called on Yates Home
Last week Mrs. W. J. Yates hosted Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Wilson of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stehle of Tulsa Oklahoma. The Stehles also visited the Stehle parents Mr. and Mrs. John Stehle.
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W. J. Yates
Baxter Wilson
San Antonio
E. A. Stehle
Tulsa
Okla
Stehle
John Stehle
Condra Golden Wedding Open House Set
Mr and Mrs Floyd Condra of the Drasco Community will host an open house Sunday July 25 to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Married July 23 1921 at the Winters Methodist Parsonage the couple has two living daughters Fay Smith Belmar NJ Wanda Denson Big Spring and a deceased daughter Helen Capestro. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs Condra formerly Bertha Wheeler and Mr Condra son of the late Zack Condra retired after 32 years with a Runnels County job. They belong to Drasco Baptist Church and enjoy gardening reading and fishing Relatives and friends may call 2 to 5 PM.
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Floyd Condra
Drasco
Big Spring
Helen Capestro
Condra
Bertha Wheeler
Zack Condra
Runnels County
Origins of surnames and heraldry traced in history
Washington report explains how surnames emerged from occupations places and parentage. It notes the spread of heraldry from knightly coats of arms and the preservation of records as proof of identity. The piece discusses why people seek ancestry and warns of dubious genealogy outfits.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Directors Named for First Savings and Fort Worth Savings
The boards of First Savings and Fort Worth Savings draw mainly from Dallas and Tarrant County business leaders. Oak Cliff Savings lists Theo P. Beasley Frank A. Hoke John L. Ingle Gifford K. Johnson Roger J. Keane James R. Rodgers George M. Underwood Jr. Fort Worth Savings includes M. J. Neeley John L. Lewis J. Michael Cornwall Frank G. Dunham Jr. F A Hoke John L. Ingle J Lee Johnson III Roger J. Keane.
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Savings’ and
Fort Worth
Oak Cliff Savings
Theo P. Beasley
Republic National Life Insurance Company
Frank A. Hoke
John L. Ingle
Gifford K. Johnson
American Biomedical Corporation
Roger J. Keane
James R. Rodgers
Turner, Rodgers, Winn, Scurlock & Sailors
George M. Underwood, Jr
Guide to Federal Emergency Drouth Help Available
The Interagency Drouth Committee outlines federal aid for farmers ranchers workers and small businesses hit by drought in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. A 16 page bilingual pamphlet explains general assistance with state specific versions and county offices for ASCS FHA SCS and extension agents. County offices tailor requests since programs vary by county.
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Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Interagency
Drouth Committee
Dallas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Martin Garber
USDA
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
The Brandon family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy offerings, meals, flowers, and comforting messages after the passing of their husband and father. Thanks go to Spill's care staff, Bro James, pallbearers, Ballinger hospital nurses, Twilight Acres Nursing Home, and Dr Chandler. May they find comfort in others’ support.
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Bro. James
Ballinger Hospital
Twilight Acres Nursing Home
Chandler
Ed Brandon
Social Security Rep Johnny Grammer Schedules Local Visits
Sam Angelo Social Security field rep Johnny Grammer sets August visits in Winters at the Chamber of Commerce on August 9 and 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to assist with benefits information and claims. If unable to meet, call the San Angelo office at 949-4608.
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Johnny Grammer
Sam Angelo Social Security Office
Chamber of Commerce
Social Security Administration
San Angelo
Knight Family Reunion Attendance in Fort Worth Area
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Knight of Fort Worth along with relatives from Phoenix and Tohoka visited local families and attended the Nichols reunion here Sunday. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Knight, Mrs. E. L. Marks, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Marks.
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Clifford Knight
Fort Worth
Gerald Knight
Phoenix
Ariz
W. T. Knight
Tohoka
Raymond Knight
E. L. Marks
R. Q. Marks
Nichols
Classifieds Prompt Summary for Buyers and Sellers
This item instructs readers to use classified columns for buying selling renting and related transactions. It emphasizes utilizing the section to post or find ads and suggests following local newspaper conventions for classifications and listings. The note underscores practical steps for engaging with classified notices.
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