The Ballinger Ledger (Ballinger, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 61, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1970 Page: 2 of 10
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APPLICATION rot VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Classified Ads
COUNTY, TEXAS
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BIRTHPLACE (STATE OR COUNTRY)
OTIZINSHIP
If under 21, ftnw dote of Hrth
WANTED
6 miles west of Ballinger
For Sale
COUNTY SCHOOL
Flats—Beams
Angles—Channels
Cards of Thanks
Card of Thank*
—
Whatsoever Things
and
Priced to mH.
sit* for sflt. Very reasonably
iral very good lots on
ice on 3 bedroom
Home For Sale
OR
pond*.
1205 Broad St.
painstakingly
location*
Johnny Jones,
in
(Free while they last. Mr.
It.” For a copy
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1988, Tupelo,
£
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to cash
■ ft> *e
a few important
constructing fish
TTid
(>ccai
from
moun
For your thoughtfulness and
love shown-in so 51 any differ-
ent ways, afthe time of the
death of our loved one, L B.
Rudder, we shall always be
grateful For your words of
sympathy and kindness, the
flowers, cards, calls and food,
we thank^ach of you.
Mrs. L. B Rudder and family
oiyyzed the value of joining together in
an organized effort to promote and pro
tect their interests; and
more important thah their fel-
lowman ’ 1 _
whose bankfoil was larger than
their spirit, <w
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY — AU per-
sons, regardless of their age, must have a valid
Voter Registration Certificate in order to cast
their ballots in any election held during 1970.
The Voter Registration Certificate may be ob-
tained by filling in the application blank above
and mailing it to the Ta\ Assessor-Collector. In
"Each of u« in agriculture has too
great an outlay u> our business hot An do
all that we can to protect our invest-
ment "’in capital, time and labor," he
declared >
Evans said that every farmer and
rancher in the county is need as a mem-
ber and leader in Farm Bureau
Runnels County, the application should be mail-
ed to Pannell I-egg Jr., Runnels County Court-
house, Ballinger, Texas, 76821. No application
fee is charged. Deadline for obtaining a certifi-
cate is January 31. Again this year, persons over
65 years of age will not be permitted to vote un-
less they have the Voter Registration Certifi-
cate.
While waitifi
the lady began
thing about iiker 6he
me where
she was
Ro on.
"In official recognition thereof
hereby affix my signature this 26th day
of January. 1970 "
what ihe
* »11
Grant .
Realty
One of the reasons for the
walk was to allow some other
members of our
some
first place we
a bank.
USED FURNITURE and ap^
ances found at King-Holt Furni-
ture. Shop our Used Depart-
ment 61-tfc
TEElTAGf?RS are always wel-
come at King-Holt Furniture.
We have a credit plan avail-
able for you. 61-tfc
TRY CAFETERIA Sunday noon
in the Ivy Room at the Texas
Grill. — 44-tfc
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS
with what carpet to buy, shop
King-Holt • Furniture. We have
the type for every room in your
home. 61-tfc
Numerous other miscellan*.
•us items, antique*.
r.
bund
main
1,000
FOR SALE — 2 lots at Sham-
rock Shores, Lake Brownwood.
$600 for both See Charlie Watts,
365 2342. ' 40-tfc
For Sale — 5 room house with
basement and 2 Lots at 601 11th
Street. See L. W. Henniger or
call 365-3884 59-4tp
A HOME IS where a family
fives. Let King-Holt Furniture
help you with your furniture
purchases and your living will
be more comfortabte with furni-
ture from King-Holt Furniture.
61-tfc
HAVE BEEN RENTING spinet
piano from company in San
Angelo; can be bought less
equity; it's a bargain. Call Hat-
tie M*ae Dunlap. 365-3250, Bal-
linger or see at 804 Murrell.
61-2tc
GOOD TASTE is priceless in
home furnishings. Good furni-
ture at the right price is found
at King-Holt Furniture. 61-tfc
Doyle Condra of Talpa is president
of the Runnels County Farm Bureau.
Membership chairman"!* Uucius Evans
of Norton. Other volunteers who will be
working on the, drive are B. T. Gardner
. • ---------. -----------------. ,
eparate water
pipe for each
Further information op chan-
nel catfish farming hi available
through local SCS peraoaoai.
3 bedroom home, you can work" out most of dowA
paytnent. and pay off balance in 12 yean In small
monthly payments. This home can be made to look
verv nice. 1 can make you a deal on it Call collect.
PHILCO APPLIANCES are
found at King-Holt Furniture.
Complete line for your shop-
ping pleasure. 61 tfc
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Trustees of Ballinger Inde-
pendent School District will re-
ceive bids fqr the purchase of
a 1953 Chevrolet 24-passenger
School Bus with Carpenter
body until 5 p.m. Thursday,
February 12.. Bids should be
addressed to Superintendent
'or Sale — Good house on 2
acres of land. Call 365-3118 aft-
er 2 p m. 59-4tp
— Locate above an area sub-
ject to flooding.
SHOP KING-HOLT Furniture
before you buy pictures, lamps,
mirrors for your home- 61 tfc
The waiter took the candy,
wrapped it, and ggve it to the
lady. "How much’’’ she aak-
ed. The waiter gave her the'
price in Greek money. Sbe turft-
ed to me and asked, “How
much is that ip American mon-
ey’” “Twelve cents,” I ans-
wered
EXPERT INSTALLATION of
your carpet and -linoleums
when purchased frbm King-
Hott Furniture. 61-tfc
FOR
SUPERINTENDENT:
W. E. (Buck) Elkin*
I thought '
lady ^d »aid. J
pie people I knew
it their greataML
HOUSE FOR SALE — 3 bed-
room, IMi bath, corner lot,
quiet street. Central beat. Duct-
ed air conditioning. Call 365-
2063 after 4:30 p.m. ' 53-tfc
paid the cashier for it. and be-
gan to eat it.
.....The.lady came over, looked
at mg. candy, and asked me if
it was good. I told bar that it
was. and so she told the waiter
that she waited a piece just
like it.
START YOUR SKIN CARE
PROGRAM TODAY — See what
Beauty by Mary Kay can do
for you. Call Majorie Wheeless,
365-2645 after 5 p.m. 61-ltc
Paj^e 2—Section One. Thursday, January-29, 1970
The Ballinger Ledger, Ballinger, Texas j
FOR SALE — 1966 Case 930
tractor on butane cab. air con-
ditioner 36 disc Krause pene-
trator: 10 ft. Case chisel plow.
Paul R. Gerhart. Norton 786-
235< 61-2tp
_____furniture — finer
furnace and in excellent con
dition and choic* location.
•r month.
FOR SALE — Good hospital
bed without mattress. See II. J.
Zappe. or call 365 2573. 60-tfc
Sale Time: 10 A M.
L. E. H. Farm
For Sale — 3 bedroom house at
90jS 6th Strpet. 2 baths, large
den, living room. Long term,
low interest loan. Call 365 2785
after 5:00 p.m. - 61-tfc
Ballinger
Salvage Co
A Lite's Attitude
Recently while in Athens,.
Greece, a few of us decided
to take a walk around part of
that city. When we got ready
to leave our hotel, an elderly
lady who was in our tour group
asked to go with us. We told
her that we dapuid be happy
Mot! VcAer Registration Certificate (!) to above permanent address, (2) to snt temporary address et
Ballinger
Salvage Co
Ronald Rugh. range conser-
vationist with the local Soil
Conservation Service, sexi that
landowners - W the Runnels
Soil and Water Conservation
District have a new opportuni-
ty to make added income on
their farm or ranch.
This new income is from com-
mercial catfish, which has be-
come big business in the south-
eastern part of the United
States, and in recent years has
gained in popularity, in Texas.
He said that far best results,
ponds should be constructed
for fish production only, but
that any farm pond can be
THE IVY ROOM at Texas
Grill is ideal for that party,
day or night. 44-tfc
Card of Thank*
We^wish to express our appre-
ciation to the members of the
Knights of Column bus and all
others who helped with strip-
ping my cotton. We also wish
to thank all those who helped
with other things at the death
of my son.
Mrs Daniel Fischer
bination. $7400.00.
drhni" 7 bath, brick
I ' built-in electric
Double garage.
1—Model M Farmall &
equipment.
1—4 ft. Oneway
1—4 disc Breaking Plow.
1—Deep-furrow International
grain drill.
1—4 inch high-head irrigation
1 pump and suction pipe.
1—2 Rim Water Tank.
For Sale — Due to Divorce —
Singer automatic in console.
Sews on buttons, buttonholes,
darns, blind hems, and mono-
grams. Only $39.84 pash .or
$5.00 monthly. To see in your
home write Box ASC c/o Bal-
linaer Ledger. v 57-tfc
The official proclamation called for
citizens to “give due recognition to this
observance honoring the Runnels Coun-
ty Farm Bureau ”
Governor Preston Smith has pro-
claimed the same period as "Farm Bu
reau Week in Texas.”
and all the men who had be-
come less than animate because
of thejr greed for money.
After. a few minutes I de-
tided Uut I Rapid go to the
candy store and get myself
something swpet. The little old
l^dy was stlD there, f
sampling every piece o
they had, and since no
Wanted
Scrap Iron
Cables—Motor*
Tin Can*
Copper — Radiators
The farm organisation will have a
special enrollment drive during this
period as part of a statewide effort to
push Farm Bureau membership in Tex-
as over the 116,622 figure achieved in
1369
I .
Runnels County Farm Bureau ended
its 1969 membership year with 980 mem-
ber families.
The text of the proclamation ‘issued
by Judge Rampy reads:
"Agriculture is vital to the economy
of Runnels County, our State.‘out Na-
tion, and
For Sale — Sheet iron $5 per
square. Ballinger Co-op Gin &
Elevator. 97-tfc
The place to purchase your
carpets and other floor cover-
ings is HOME FURNITURE
COMPANY in Ballinger.
90-tfc
•Classified Advertising Rates: 75c minimum charge 1st insertion.
10c minimum per insertion thereafter. Maximum 20 words allbw-
■ Jd. Additional words, 4c per word first insertion; 3c thereafter.
Initials, appreviations and figures (except telephone numbers and
bouse nutnbers, count as one word each. Telephone numbers an<
bouse numbers count as one word * Classified advertising will be
charged, with payment due upon publication. Legal advertising:
4c per word first insertion, 3c per word thereafter.
The productive efficiency of our
farmers and rancher* has helped tta
bilize food prices and the cost of living
for all our citizens; and
"Tbig record of achievement has
resulted from educational and techno
logical advancements in agriculture un-
der the free choice system; and
"Farmers and ranchers have rec-
the bank
tell me some-
“ “ r told
beet business and done
without down through the yeCYk.
Then- /he ipforwed me ttoit
about six monjt
decided that she
y^
her
how
and saved,
of stinginess, parting with
twelve cents comes awfully
hard.
— Five star Features.
..(Copyright 1970, Donald E.
CARPET SHAMPOO is found
at King-Holt Furniture. 61-tfc
Dick Richey, Ballinger, Texas,
and plainly marked "Bids” on
the envelope. Bus can be seen
at the bus bam. located at Sixth
Street and Railroad Avenue.
John Earnshaw, President
Dick Richey, Superintendent
58-8tc
Bemco bedding is found at
HOME FURNITURE COM-
PANY in Ballinger. 90-tfc
Card of Thank*
Our deep appreciation to all
our friends and neighbors who
were so thoughtful to us during
the loss of our dear loved one.
Our special thanks to Bro.
Grantz, the choir, Ted Meyer
and Alien Davis and for all your
prayefs," flowers, food, calls,
donations and cards.
May God bless each
everyone of you.
Mrs. J. F. Elder
Mr and Mrs. E. J. Davenport
Mr. .and Mrs. ,W. K Lahm
Mr. afid Mrs. John Elder
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Elder
Soon her conversation
to her money. She mid me
She. looked at ma first, and
then at the waiter. “That's too
expensive,” she said, and gave
the candy back.
for sale
5-reem frame hou»* to be
moved; complete with kitch-
en cabinet* and bath fixture*.
slimmer.
France controls an area Ip
**W*a about equal In *ftc to
"Four but of five farm and ranch
families in this Nation belonging to a
general farm organization are members
•of Farm Burcaqarid
"Farm Bureau Isa ffoe independent,
non partisan non governmental, volun-
tary orpanization ot families united for
the purpose of analyzing their problems
and formulating action to achieve cdu
rational improvement, economic oppor-
tunity and social advancement, thereby
promoting the national welfare
"I. W H Rampy. County Judge of
Runnels County, do hereby designate .
February 2 7 as Farm Bureau Week in
Runnels County, and urge our citizens
to give due recognition to this obaervance
honoring the Runnels County Farm Bu-'
reau
FOR DISTRICT CLERK:
Marie (Cattar) Carter
Mr*. Myrt Power
COUNTY JUDGE:
H. Rampy
RCA RADIOS, the best. Differ-
ent fi»e«-tn fit your need. Home
Furniture Co. 17-tfc
" r1 •
pond. -
Pipe water depth for from
four to six feet.
— The pond bottom must be
smooth and graded to a har-
vest basip. .
The moat important item to
consider in a fish production
enterprise. Rugh aaid, 1* an
adequate supply ot tnsh water.
This is probably the limiting
MORGAN MOTORS
* WINTERS — BALLINGER
• Pontiac • Oldsmobile • Buick
• Cadilfoc • GMC Trucks • Used Gars
• Parts • Service and Body Repair
Insurance
T.3>. Haflanal
. goal Jftete BwrtU
SHARPENING — All
types ot saws. Darby’s, 13th
Street. 985-2722. 45-tfe
Dr. J. k. OMhausen
Chiropractor
Hutching* Ave,
1—Dearborn Heater
1—Bathroom Heater
1—Evaporative Air Condi-
tioner.
farm Sale
Monday, Feb. 2, 1970
Farm Bureau Week begins Monday
County Judge W. W»PlLX ,. >nd I. W Conwa^ ? ft . M ogqized the value of joining together in
designated the week of February 2 7 as
“Farm Bureau Week in Runnels County.
Announcements
Political
I f. ,
The following persons have
authorized The Ledger to -fife.—
nounce their candidacy for the
office as indicated, subject to
action of the Democratic Pri-
mary Electioos-
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 3rd
COURT OF ClVlj. APPEALS:
Bob Shannon of Austin
•• up
««or me ponas are built ai
The average person is strong foil of water, the next 1mpc
ly agatoFt *l -*ad tubfis that' taqt step, R4gh contimwd.
Ac do,rent happen.to have. 'to tetoct Um bruodatock. U 1* V S
After you have shopped the
rest, come buy from the best,
that is HOME FURNITURE
COMPANY in Ballinger. 90-tfc
THAT GOOD MEXICANvfood
can’t be beat at the Texas
Grill. 44-tfc
The largest selection of reclin-
ers are at HOME FURNITURE
COMPANY in Ballinger. 90-tfc
CUSTOM .DRAPES add beauty
to your home. These are found
at- King-Holt Furniture. 61-tfc
1 best to obtain broodstock from
a hatchery, as wild channel
catfish do not make good brood-
stock the first year.
The stocking rate for these
fish is 20 pair for each surface
acre We ^an expect 4JX» egg*
per one pound of body weight
of the female, Rugh said, so
« five pound fiah will spawn
about 20,000 aggs
After these eggs are spawn-
ed. the fingerling* (small cat*
fiah up to 10 inches long) are
fed three per cent of their body
weight for about one and a
half year* They should be up
to m to 2Va counds, aad you
will be ready to start selling
catfish.
Average production of fish
per surface acre is about 2.500
pounds, but it can go as high
as 3,500 pounds.
z T|wre are two main methods
Of soilmg the catfish: Fish-put
operation, where fish are
caught by the fisherman, and
he pays M tcK 80 cents per
pound for eveqrthing he
catches 1 or marketing through
local restaurante or grocery
New source for farm
income: Catfishfarming
Soon some of us decided to
go back to the hotel, while
others wanted to do some shop-
ping. So we split and each
person went his own way.
The little old lady went with
me back to the hotel. There
was a candy shop next jto our
hotel and as I started in the
hotel the lady told me she want-
ed to get sqme candy from the
shop So 1 went on into the
hotel while she went next door
to the candy shop.
In the hotel I continued to
think about the lady, and her
conversation concerning her
money. I thought about what
the Galilean had to say about
money and ma»'s use of ft- I
thought at ail the wan that had
been fought, and all the mur-
ders that had been cpmihitted,
• Lilly Ann
Ann Murry
J°na^an Phillips
And Others
Meafk
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Perry, Richard H. The Ballinger Ledger (Ballinger, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 61, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1970, newspaper, January 29, 1970; Ballinger, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1184230/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Carnegie Library of Ballinger.