Walker Hill to Wed in Ben Wheeler August 8
Shirley Ruth Walker of Ben Wheeler and James Clifford Hill announce their approaching marriage set for August 8 at the First Baptist Church of Ben Wheeler. Shirley Ruth is a Van High School graduate attending Tyler Junior College. James Hill, son of Clifford and Mrs Hill of Winters, is a Winters High School graduate also attending Tyler Junior College and works at Tyler State Park with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ruth Walker
Ben Wheeler
James Clifford Hill
Howard Walker
Texas
Shirley Ruth
Clifford Hill
Winters
First Baptist Church of
Miss Walker
van High School
Tyler Junior College
Mr. Hill
Winters High School
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tyler State Park
County Agent’s Weekly Notes on safe pesticide use and fishing
County Agent Parker outlines four safety rules for pesticide use, proper disposal, and label reading. C T Parker explains slow moving vehicle emblems and highway safety for farm equipment. He also covers pond management, rotenone use to remove unwanted fish, and restocking guidance for private ponds in Runnels County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
C. T. Parker
Runnels
C. T. Parker, Jr
George W Scott dies at 98 in nursing home
George W. Scott, 98, died Monday at the Merrill Nursing Home after a long illness. Funeral held Wednesday at Spill Memorial Chapel with two ministers officiating, burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was born May 29, 1872 in Comanche County and lived there earlier. survived by four sons, two daughters, 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Scott
Merrill Nursing Home
Spill Memorial Chapel
W. S. Taylor
Virgil James
Fairview Cemetery
Mr. Scott
Comanche County
Nora Powers
Clio
Winters
Drasco
Bradshaw
Scott
Bradshaw Baptist Church
Joe
Dimmitt
Don
Glenwood
Ark
Chester
Abilene
G. W. Jr
J. C. Belew
Wingate
Carlton Dobbins
Hereford
Felipe C Lugo Jr Killed in Auto Accident
Funeral services were held for Felipe C Lugo Jr 25 at Spill Memorial Chapel Ballinger. He died in a Saturday morning automobile accident near Ballinger. Survived by wife two children parents siblings and half sister. buried Lakeview Cemetery with Rev Patrick Ryan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spill Memorial Chapel
Winters
Felipe C. Lugo Jr
Patrick Ryan
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Lugo
Ballinger
Floresville
San Antonio
Aurora
Felipe E. Lugo III
Cynthia Ann Lubo
Felipe Lugo Sr
Otilia Lugo
Matias Courvier
Joe, Reynaldo, III
Cynthia Ann Lugo
Rosalinda
Vonnie
Janie
Ginny Lugo
Gloria Sanchez
Visit Ends For Texas Couple In Tulsa
Mr and Mrs Baxter Wilson of San Antonio and Mrs W J Yates return home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Ernal Stehle in Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Wilson
San Antonio
W. J. Yates
Ernal Stehle
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Allen Family Attends Lubbock Nursing School Graduation
Mr and Mrs Rusty Allen and children traveled to Lubbock for graduation at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing where their daughter Sandy Moore earned a degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty Allen
Lubbock
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Sandy Moore
Fresno Couple Visits Mrs Ben Lindley Home
Mr and Mrs H B Preas of Fresno California visited in the home of Mrs Ben Lindley on Monday.
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H. B. Preas
Fresno
California
Ben Lindley
Dairy Month Highlights Health Benefits of Milk and Dairy
County agent C. T. Parker urges using dairy products for health during Dairy Month. He notes milk as nature’s nearly perfect food, produced from grass and field ingredients, and emphasizes dairy’s role since colonial times. He adds dairy foods are a cost effective nutrition buy in supermarkets.
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Parker
Streisand Leads in Funny Girl in Wide Release
Barbra Streisand wins Best Actress as Funny Girl with Omar Sharif. Kay Medford Anne Francis and Walter Pidgeon co star as Florenz Ziegfeld in the Panavision Technicolor Columbia Pictures presentation directed by William Wyler and produced by Ray Stark.
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Barbra Streisand
Omar Sharif
Panavision
Technicolor
Columbia Pictures
Rastar Productions
Miss Streisand
Kay Medford
Anne Francis
Walter Pidgeon
Florenz Ziegfield
William Wyler
Ray Stark
Oklahoma liquor ads restricted, Texas group notes
A Texas Alcohol Narcotics Education report states Oklahoma bans liquor advertising. The saying warns against blindly chasing trends. It emphasizes investing in personal trade tools as the wiser choice.
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Oklahoma
Texas Alcohol Narcotics Education
A Man’s Greatness Measured by Kindness and Tolerance
A reflection on character: true caliber lies in consideration and tolerance for others, beyond kindness and intellect. The saying highlights modesty as part of character and values empathy in daily life.
Grant That I May Not Criticize My Neighbor
An old proverb about withholding judgment until understanding another's perspective. It emphasizes empathy and caution before forming opinions about others' actions or choices.
Gardening leaflet from Runnels SC office on erosion control
Garden and conservation take center stage in a new USDA leaflet by the Soil Conservation Service. District Conservationist Woodrow Hoffman notes the eight page guide covers contour layout, water diversion, mulching and composting, with tips from local gardeners in the Runnels district. Copies are available free at the Ballinger SCS office.
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USDA
Soil Conservation Service
Woodrow Hoffman
Ballinger Scs
Runnels
Hoffman
Ballinger
VA education aid expands with on the job training
The VA broadens support for veterans by offering college level assistance plus on the job training and high school completion programs. This expands pathways for service members to gain credentials while transitioning to civilian life.
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The
Virtuous Selfishness in Benevolence Cited
A reflective note argues benevolence benefits the helper as much as the recipient, claiming virtue grows through selfless living and improves the giver’s character and well being.
Linda Shults and Jerry Awalt Plan August 15 Wedding
Linda Jean Shults daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Shults of Seminole wedlock plans with Jerry Lee Awalt son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Awalt of Wingate. The couple will marry on Saturday August 15. Linda Jean Shults a Seminole High School graduate and McMurry College student. Jerry Awalt a Winters High School graduate and McMurry College student recently returned from Viet Nam duty.
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Linda June Shults
Jerry Lee Awalt
Hollis Shults
16Th Street
Seminole
Linda Jean
Virgil Awalt
Wingate
Winters High School
Awalt
Viet Nam
McMurry College
New IRS Form Lets Some Workers Claim Tax Withholding Exemption
IRS North Texas district director explains that certain workers such as students and retirees may qualify for withholding exemption under the 1969 Tax Reform Act. Form W-4E is used to claim the exemption, with limits for 1970 including no tax for singles under 1725 and seniors under 2350, and employer access to forms through IRS offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
North
Texas
Ellis Campbell, Jr
North Texas
Campbell
Lissie Meredith and Vernon C Fuller wed in June
Lissie Marie Meredith and Vernon C Fuller were married Thursday June 11 at the Fuller home. Rev. W D Shores of Zapata officiated with maid of honor Mrs Sam Ihlenfeldt of Winters and best man Sam Ihlenfeldt. Odell Meredith of Abilene gave the bride in marriage. reception followed with a two tier cake and punch served by Mrs W C Albrecht Hastings Minn.
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Lissie Marie Meredith
Vernon C. Fuller
Fuller
W. D. Shores
Zapata
Sam Ihlenfeldt
Winters
Odell Meredith
Abilene
W. C. Albrecht
Hastings
Minn
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Runnels County
West Texas
West Texas Utilities Showroom
Professional Directory
W. G. Bedford
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
Spill Bros. CO
Felipe C. Lugo
Runnels SC
Miss Shults
Seminole High School
Lissie Meredith
San Angelo
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