County Soil Survey Report To Be Ready Within Short Time
The Soil Conservation Service reports that a county soil survey for Runnels County is printed and ready to ship within days. Field work in 1965 by Clarence Widenfeld and Jim Barnhill covered every acre, with maps and sections for farmers, engineers, game managers, scientists, and students. The district plans to distribute copies, aiming to place at least one in each public school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCS
Runnels
County Soil Conservation Service
Woodrow Hoffman
Hoffman
Clarence Widenfeld
Jim Barnhill
Runnels County
Arthur Eggemeyer
WSCS Meeting in Drasco Chapel
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church met in the Drasco Chapel Tuesday morning with Mrs. John Schaffrina presiding. She presented a prelude to The Church In Each Place, assisted by several members including Nan Wright Thad Traylor H O Abbott and M L Dobbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First United Methodist Church
Drasco Chapel
John Schaffrina
Vada Babston
W. W. Parramore
M. L. Dobbins
W. T. Nichols
Gattis Neely
Clarence Hambright
E. W. Bridwell
E. H. Baker
A. M. Nelson
Frank Mitchell
W. T. Stanley
Roy Crawford
Sallie Gray
Friendly Ladies Class Social at Drasco Chapels
The Friendly Ladies Class of the First United Methodist Church held a meeting Monday at the Drasco Chapel. New officers were installed by Mrs. Martin Middlebrook, with D W Williams as president and Hazel Badgett as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Drasco Chapel
Martin Middlebrook
D. W. Williams
Hazel Badgett
Margaret Bell
Carl Baldwin
Fred Young
M. L. Dobbins
M. E. Leeman
Sallie Gray
Amy Bolding
Sam Jones
Jesus
Lilly Marks
Thad Traylor
Lillie Rose
Red Bridwell
Becky Poe
Edith Drake
Melvin Mapes
J. D. Vinson
Vada Babston
Clarence Hambright
Gattis Neely
Nan Wright
Paul C. Gerhardt
Willie Lois Nichols
LaDell Davis
Leonard Wright
Gladys Wilson
Alice Adams
Arkansas Woman Visits Father Over Weekend
Nancy Norman of Little Rock Arkansas is spending the weekend with her father John W Norman in an extended family visit.
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Arkansas
Nancy Norman
Little Rock, Ark
John W. Norman
John W Bagby longtime railroad man dies at 57
John W. Bagby, 57, died at 2 30 a m Thursday in Santa Fe Hospital Temple after a long illness. He lived in Slaton since 1918 and retired from the Santa Fe Railroad June 2 1965 after 42 years as chief clerk to the division superintendent. He was a member of the Slaton Masonic Lodge. Survivors include son Ronald Amarillo daughter Mrs Jan Sorrells Park Forest Illinois and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 30 a m Saturday at First United Methodist Church Slaton with Rev Bruce Parks and Rev Johnny Moore. Burial in Englewood Cemetery Slaton. He was brother in law to Mrs S T Anderson of Winters.
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John W. Bagby
Santa Fe Hospital
Temple
S. T. Anderson
Winters
First United Methodist Church
Slaton
Bruce Parks
Johnny Moore
Snyder First Christian Church
Englewood Cemetery
Santa Fe Railroad
Dale Sewing Club Meeting at Kruse Home
The Dale Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Kruse's home. Members pieced quilt blocks and were served refreshments. Attendees included August Stoecker Charlie Adams Ernest Smith I W Rodgers Leland Hoppe Jack Whittenberg Lloyd Compton Carroll Stoecker Marvin Traylor Walter Kruse and visitors Mrs. Mary Wolford and Terry Wayne Watson. Next gathering set for May 12 at Mrs. Tip Mc Knight's house.
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Dale Sewing Club
Walter Kruse
August Stoecker
Charlie Adams
Ernest Smith
Carl Baldwin
Clarence Hambright
I. W. Rodgers
Leland Hoppe
Jack Whittenberg
Lloyd Compton
Carroll Stoecker
Marvin Traylor
Mary Wolford
Terry Wayne Watson
Tip McKnight
DeSoto Visit Ties Millorn Family to Parlee Griffith Family
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Millorn of DeSoto visited Parlee Griffith at Merrill Nursing Home, joining his sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Teten during the outing.
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Desoto
Floyd Millorn
Parlee Griffith
Merrill Nursing Home
Ralph Teten
Family thanks for support during illness and death of Ray Hollings
We express gratitude to all who remembered us during the illness and death of our loved one. Special thanks go to Dr. Rives, nurses and staff, Ted Meyer, and everyone whose personal care was graciously given. The Family of Ray Hollings head.
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Dr. Rives
Ted Meyer
Ray Hollingshead
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Gift Tea Honors Bride-Elect Myra Minzenmayer Sorrells
A gift tea for Miss Myra Minzenmayer, bride-elect of David Sorrells, was hosted at St. John's Lutheran Church fellowship center last Saturday. Family and friends, including the bride’s mother Mrs. A. C. Minzenmayer of Norton and the groom’s relatives, attended about 20 guests as the program featured piano by Sally Spill, readings by Mrs. Carl Gottschalk Jr., and a registry table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Minzenmayer
David Sorrells
St. John's Lutheran Church
Carl Gottschalk
A. C. Minzenmayer
Norton
R. M. Sorrells
Minnie Minzenmayer
Faye Bisbee
Sweetwater
E. H. Holle
Albert Spill
Walter Spill
Edward Gottschalk
Sjr
F. O. Minzenmayer
J. J. Wessels
W. W. Ahrens
L. R. Happe
Robert Simpson
Ellis Ueckert
Sally Spill
Alfred Wessels
Johnny Wessels
Carl Gottschalk Jr
Bethany Sunday School Class Met At Priddy Home
Members of the Bethany Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs J A Priddy. Mrs C R Mote and Mrs Bill Millorn led prayers and presided over the business meeting with Mrs Priddy giving the devotional. Attendees included Mesdames Chester McBeth Jack Harrison Sam Russell Gene Virden Bill Millorn Carl Hancock J T Sneed J N Clark Joe Irvin and J B Whitlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
First Baptist Church
J. A. Priddy
C. R. Mote
Bill Millorn
J. N. Clark
Joe Irvin
J. B. Whitlow
The Best Investment Is In Tools Of One's Trade
A concise maxim asserts that investing in one own craft yields enduring value. It emphasizes practical resources and skill development as the primary path to success and reliability.
Singing Monday At Southside Baptist Church
The regular monthly singing is set for Monday May 11 at 7 30 p m at the Southside Baptist Church. All singers and musicians are urged to attend. Everyone is invited.
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Southside Baptist Church
Cited Aphorisms on Cure and Venture
A reflection states that seeking cure is part of healing and that all gains come from risk taking. The lines underscore a philosophy linking remedy with desire for improvement and rewards to bold action.
Parents of Son James Roland Glaze Born in Abilene
Mr and Mrs Joe Glaze announce the birth of a son James Roland born Sunday April 19 at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene Parents grand parents Geo Glaze of Tuscola and James H King of Wingate maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James H King of Wingate
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Joe Glaze
James Roland
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Géo. Glaze
Tuscola
James H. King
Wingate
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Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Bermuda
B. E. Rogers
Eugene Taylor
Fannin
JQ. Casey
Tex
the Press
Edwards
West Dale St
Falcon
David and
Wesley Wharton
Jewel
Texas
Wiiters Recreation Center
North Main St
W. O. Webb
Penny Lane
C. W. Wade
Triple “J” Bakery
North Main
Ite
Thurman Self
Paloma
Triple ‘J
Concho
Mother’s Day
J’’ Bakery
Jim Bailey Jr
Triple ‘J"’ Bakery
Ted Meyer Or
Manuel Esquivel JR
Ballinger Monument Company
Gibson
Expert Service
Swatchsue Electric CO
Syracuse
China
Manufacturer’s of Fine China
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
W. J. Yates Trailer Park
Floyd Sims
Dickie
Ballinger Salvage Company
L. L. Chapmond
L. Ernst
Bobby Simpson
Save the Farm
Farmers Union
J. B. Guy Jr
Victor J. Merfeld
Western Mattress Service
Dick Young
Richardson
Mrs
Hantsche Home
Della North
Roscoe
Ethel Hantsche
WSCS
Lazier
Noleta Rice
N. Rogers
W. G. Bedford
Ino. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
General Insurance
Waddell Chevrolet Co
Drasco
Kruse Home
West Texas
Suns i
Harrison Auto Parts
Myra’ Minzenmayer
Priddy Home
Fea
Tures
Byron D. Jobe
Wesley Vogler
N. Cryer
T. A. McMillan
Fowler
Virgil Fowler
Tfc
Blackmon Repair Shop
North Church
Sno-Breze and
Friedrich
Motorola Radio and TV Homesite
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
ABC Pest Control
South 7Th Street
Joe Kozelsky
Cabinet Shop
Ele
Mansell Brothers
John Deere Dealer
Ballinger
Libby’s
Monte — Garden Peas
Pak
Sunkist
Balkum’s Grocery and Market
E. Truitt
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