Quien Sabe at 101: Mexican immigrant Valero recalls a life of work
At age 101 Valero, born April 14, 1848 in rural Mexico, reflects on peace and war, work across trades from ore hauling to brick masonry, and the changing times that shaped his long life. He credits no single cause, pointing upward, and remains active, aided by family as health declines.
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Quien Sabe
Peor
Mexico
Valero
Jesus Orotega
Maxmillian
Querataro
Texas
San Antonio
Elgin Legion to Host Federal Aid Education Forum
Four University of Texas students will discuss Federal Aid Education with Gilford Jones moderating at the Elgin American Legion meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The forum aims to inform legion members about federal aid programs for education.
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Elgin Legion To Hear Federal Aid Forum
Elgin
University of Texas
Gilford Jones
The
American Legion
First National Bank re elects officers and directors
SAN MARCOS Jan 4 All officers and directors of the First National Bank have been re elected. Gene Scrutchin is named vice president in addition to his board seat. Officers include Alvy L. Blair Jack F. Harper Gene Scrutchin Robert G. Nance Byron J. Thomas and George C. Reed. Directors are Blair Scrutchin Harper Williamson Fleming Kyle and Nance.
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San Marcos
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First National Bank
Gene Stutchin
Alvy L. Blair
Jack F. Harper
Gene Scrutchin
Robert G. Nance
Byron J. Thomas
George C. Reed
L. Blair
H. J. Williamson
Millard Fleming
Henry C. Kyle
C. R. Allen Heads CC at Gonzales
Gonzales January 24. C. R. Allen automobile dealer was named to head the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce for 1949 by the board of directors at their January meeting. He succeeds John Shuler. Other officers include R. F. Tabor first vice president Whit M. DuBose second vice president Jack H. Rayson treasurer and Hartwell J. Kennard secretary manager.
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Gonzales
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
C. R. Allen
Gonzales Rotary Club
Allen
John Shuler
R. F. Tabor
Whit M. DuBose
Jack H. Rayson
Hartwell J. Kennard
Llano Cowgirl Sally Hardin Aims For Madison Square Garden
Sally Hardin of Llano, Texas, top rodeo contender, earned $1,000 in 1948 winnings and eyes a future ride at Madison Square Garden in New York. At 17 she credits Bunny Boy the horse for much of her success while balancing a rodeo schedule across multiple Texas events and won prizes including a bronze horse trophy and belt buckles.
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Llano
Sally Hardin
Texas
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Mobern
Llano High School
Hardin
Sally
Fort Stockton
Bunny Boy
Franklin Mae
University of Texas
Clinton Hardin Ranch
San Saba
Burnet
Schmidt’s Station
McGregor
Hubbard Rodeo
Johnson City
Kerrville
Alex Hardin
Kimbro Free Church Elects Its Officers
ELGIN Jan 24 Officers elected by the Kimbro Free Church include chairman Martin Lind and vice chairman Arthur Swenson. Ralph Thompson is secretary with vice secretary Harry Lind Jr. Leon Lind is treasurer and Myron Swenson vice treasurer. Other posts include Sunday School superintendent Mrs Leon Lind and trustees Arthur Swenson Walter Gustafson Myron Swenson. Deacons Carl W Johnson Arthur Swenson. deaconesses Mrs Martin Swenson Miss Annie Swenson. Elder Martin Swenson pianist Esther Lundgren assistant Mary Lind choir leader Martin Lind.
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Kimbro Free Church
Martin Lind
Arthur Swenson
Ralph Thompson
Harry Lind Jr
Leon Lind
Myron Swenson
Arthur Lax
Walter Gustafson
Carl W. Johnson
Martin Swenson
Annie Swenson
Esther Lundgren
Mary Lind
FBI Agent Talks To San Marcos Lions Club
Spl Charles E Weeks, FBI San Antonio chief, spoke to the San Marcos Lions Club. He praised Hays County law enforcement and outlined FBI cooperation with local and state police to round up criminals. Sheriff Jack Gary chaired the program.
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San Marcos
Charles E. Weeks
San Antonio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lions Club Friay
Hays County
Weeks
FBI
Jack Gary
San Marcos Base Wins Safety Pennant for 1948 Q3
San Marcos Air Forces Base earned a safety pennant for an accident free third quarter of 1948, announced by commanding officer Colonel Andrew E. McDavid.
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San Marcos
San Marcos Air Forces Base
Andrew E. McDavid
Georgetown Health Program Cited for Polio Absence in 1948
Georgetown reports no polio in 1948 credited to an active health program. The business district was sprayed four times with 5 percent DDT to curb flies and mosquitoes, and residential areas received one DDT fogging. Ongoing mosquito control covers ditches, pits, and cisterns with periodic insecticide treatments. Debris at the city dump is burned daily.
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Georgetown
Lee Black
Bartlett Sets Polio Benefit Show Today
Bartlett plans a polio benefit at the Alamo Theater today with two showings at 2 and 7 p.m. to reach a $500 March of Dimes quota. Mayor Leslie Moore announces the event as the Schwertner community schedules an old fashioned square dance at the Hall Thursday.
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Bartlett
Alamo Theater
Leslie Moore
Schwertner
Barnett
Austin
Jack Cantrell
Waco
Free school bus transportation for Hays County x ray program
Free transportation by school bus from all parts of Hays County will be provided to all persons over 15 who wish to participate in the x ray program. The program began Saturday morning in San Marcos and will continue. Equipment is supplied by the State Health Department and is at the San Marcos Motor Company's show rooms.
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San Marcos
Hays County
State Health Department
San Marcos Motor Company
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