Legion Elects Bill McCraw Texas Commander
William M. McCraw of Dallas was named commander of the Texas Department of the American Legion, succeeding George. The run off was between McCraw and Joe Spurlock of Fort Worth. Miller Ainsworth of Luling was elected national committeeman as officers were named. Galveston chosen as next convention city. the proposed 25 cent dues increase for rehabilitation was rejected.
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Corpus Christi
William M. McCraw
Dallas
Texas Department of the American Bis
George
McCraw
Joe Spurlock
Fort Worth
Miller Ainsworth
Luling
W. F. Taylor
Smithville
Manley H. Wiliams, Jr
Victoria
Carrie Wilcox
Houston
W. P. Spiegel
Austin
Sam B. Hill
O. E Duey
Graham
Texas Department Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Galveston
Davis Withdraws His Resignation In Amarillo
Clifford Davis city personnel director for Amarillo withdrew his resignation submitted to the city commissioners. He has served as personnel director since June 1 1946 and the resignation was to take effect Wednesday.
Arrival of the first steamships across the Atlantic
Readable notes highlight 1830s 1840s milestones about the advent of steamships crossing the Atlantic, marking historic progress in transatlantic travel and commerce.
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Atlntic
Students Join Mexican Independence Day Celebration
The Mexican community marks the 138th anniversary with events at Municipal Auditorium and Mexican Community Hall. Amarillo High School orchestra debuts publicly in Mexican Overtures, while Dwight Morrow School dancers perform Jarabe Tapatio. Performances feature Jeane Garcia Yolando Palacio Carmen Ponce and others along with readings and solos by Aida Garcia Malaguena Estrellita and Jarabe Tapatio danced by Gretchen Wolfin Bill Smith Claire Smith and Jose Rodriguez. Eugenio V Pesquiera Mexican consul gives a speech as festivities continue with more acts scheduled.
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Claire Smith
Jose Rodriguez
Municipal Auditorium
Viola Ballard
Avis Weir
Elizabeth Nixson
Amarillo High School
Louise Dicken
Dwight Morrow School
Jeane Garcia
Yolando Palacio
Carmen Ponce
Jimmy Garcia
Afiss
Aida Garcia
Amel Butler
Malaguena
Elizabeth Reed
Hurshelen Journey McCarty
Jarabe Tapatillo
Gretchen Wolfin
Bill Smith
Eugenio V. Pesquiera
D. Ance
Hurricane spotted as Cape Race fire stirs coastwatch
The report notes a hurricane near 300 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland and efforts by fire crews and volunteers to contain forest fires. The entry intertwines weather events with local incidents and a separate court case concluding not guilty on a mistreatment charge.
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Amarillo
Texas
Ford
Edwards
Tate and Ghee
Ing
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Meeting Notes From Bethel Church Assembly
Elder J. P. Jones prepares a full report for Thursday morning at the association meeting held in Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at Sixth and North Taylor. Other state workers will also present reports.
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J. P. Jones
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Sixth
North Taylor
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