Ballinger Hosts First Colorado River Water Survey Session
A 200 plus crowd gathered in Ballinger to hear U S Corps of Engineers researchers outline a regional survey of water control needs along the Colorado River. Speakers cited population growth, flood risks, pollution and irrigation potential, with Ballinger's C T Parker proposing a dam on a near site called The Antelope to store 580000 acre feet.
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Colorado River
Ballinger
U.S. Corp. Engineers
Big Spring
Austin
R. P. West
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Texas
Corps of Engineers
Runnels County
Runnels
Elm Creek
Spring Creek
Colorado
Winters
Parker
Congress
Winters Garden Club Hosts Regular Meeting
Mrs. Bryan hosted the Winters Garden Club in her home with 2:30 p.m. business and a program on trash reduction led by Mrs. John Grohman. Officers installed by Mrs. George Poe included President John Grohman and other board members. plans were set for August field trips and a June visit to Texas Garden Clubs Inc. headquarters.
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Winters Garden Club
E. L. Bryan
C. D. Bradford
John Grohman
Texas Garden Clubs Inc
Houston
Botanical Gardens
Fort Worth
George Poe
E. J. Redman
Louis Hord
Jerrell Walker
O. D. Bradford
C. T. Rives Sr
Fort Worth couple attend Southwestern Seminary graduation
Mr and Mrs J E Smith attended the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduation in Fort Worth on May 18. Roy Austin received a Master of Religious Education degree and is employed as Music Education Director at First Baptist Church Burleson. Dr Baker James Cauthen, Executive Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, gave the commencement address.
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Fort Worth
J. E. Smith
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roy Austin
Karen Smith
First Baptist Church
Burleson
Baker James Cauthen
Foreign Mission Board
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Fort Worth Visit By McDaniel Couple
Mr and Mrs John McDaniel spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting her brother Mr and Mrs Perkins and their family.
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Fort Worth
John McDaniel
Mrs. Perkins
Runoff Primary Holds Local Contests This Saturday
Voters in the runoff primary go to the polls Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm. No county or district offices appear on the ballot, but contests for Constable Precinct No 5 and Justice of the Peace exist with J A Sealant Jr and Herman A Baker Sr named.
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Constable
Juice of the Fear
J. Wells
J. A. Sealant, Jr
Herman A. Baker Sr
Justice of the Peace Office
Lone
John Connally
Don Yarborough
Preston Smith
James A. Turman
Waggoner
Carr
Troop 49 Wins Second in Scout Olympics
Boy Scouts of Troop 49 from Winters placed second at the Scout Olympics in Eula on May 20. Competitors included Gary Holmes Johnny Craven David Burnett Jimmie Burnett and others in events such as shot put high jump 50 yard dash broad jump push ups chinning wheel barrow relay and steeple chase relay. The second place trophy will be displayed in Heidenheimer’s window.
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Boy Scouts
Eula
Gary Holmes
Johnny Craven
David Burnett
Jimmie Burnett
Bob Jones
Randy Holmes
Heidenheimer
Card of thanks for Mrs. Lockie Averyt
Mr and Mrs J B Gladden thank friends for cards letters flowers and memorial gifts during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Lockie Averyt God bless you all.
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Lockie Averyt
J. B. Gladden
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Jaycees Honor Members and Promote Park Project
The Jaycees discuss appreciation for members and a new project to build a park at the Old City site. They describe the club as a group of young men focused on leadership and community growth, inviting local businessmen aged 21 to 35 to join.
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Mately
Old City i
Anderson Weekend Visitor at Parents Home
Bobby Anderson spends a weekend with his parents, Mr. Anderson, while employed in scientific research with Texas Instruments.
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Anderson
Bobby Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Texas Instruments
Visited in Kansas by Mr and Mrs Bill
Mr and Mrs Bill visited in Kansas during the week ending with his mother.
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Kansas
Bill
Soldier Returns from Korea Visits Huntsville Home
Sp 4 Wesley Vogler has returned from Korea and, since January, has visited the home of Mr and Mrs Henry before reporting to Huntsville.
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Wesley Vogler
Korea
Mrs
Henry
Huntsvi
Returned Home After Visit With Mrs Cossel in Austin
Mr and Mrs E ed returned home after a short visit with Mrs M K Cossel in Austin.
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E.ed
M. K. Cossel
Austin
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Roach Electric
Tfc
Winters State Bank
Western Auto Store
von Schrader
Frontier
Allied
Wingate
Way
J. E. Cox & Sons
E. Jones St
Jewelers
W. J. Yates
Roach Electric and Furniture
Meet
Winters Sheet Metal
Trevell
Paved Street
Homes For Sale
N. D
Falcon Lake
West Dale Grocery & Ice
Acapulco Cafe
Gilbert
Armendariz
Quanah
Magnolia
D. S. Graham
Ovale
East Dale
Wd Zinch
Lucy Kittrell
Admiral
Flora Reese
Ballinger Salvage Company
Gerald
Joe Baker
Ervin R. Wessels
Lodge
Af&am
John J. Swatchsite
Ph. Pieris
Mord S. Tucker
Jo Roberts
N. Murray
Fred W. Grohman
Avon
Grace Engelking
San Angelo, Texas
Walters
Johnston Truck
Cross Plains
Wishers Enterprise
SAT
Charles Yates
Mrs. Bryan
General Insurance
Boy Scout
Scout
Reuben G Winters AG
Motor Li Plasss
West Dale Grocery
Ice
W. Dale
Enterprise
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