TP&L: Texas Power and Light’s Early Growth and Plants
TP&L expanded from local services including 24 hour lines two afternoons weekly to a statewide system with 21 000 miles of transmission. The company built Waco’s 12 000 kilowatt station in 1914 and Trinidad Steam Electric in Henderson County in 1926, pioneering powdered lignite use and significant load growth management.
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TPAL
Texas
Schnaman and Distribution
Tp&l
Waco
Trinidad
Henderson County
U. S
TP and L’s Rural Electrification Drives Southwest Growth
TP and L has expanded electric service from Waxahachie to Lancaster and beyond, reaching 24,000 rural customers by 1930 and over 168 communities since 1920. The firm, led by W. W. Lynch, built 1500 miles of rural lines and helped develop cotton, frozen foods, and other industries while paying substantial federal taxes. Lynch was named president of the Edison Electric Institute.
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Ral
Waxahachie
Lancaster
Red Oak
Sterrett
Tp&l
W. W. Lynch
Southwest
Lynch
Edison Electric Institute
Trade Association of America
TP&L Officials Advance Via Bonham Office
The Bonham office served as a stepping stone for TP and L executives. Bassett Watson rose from Bonham manager in the 1940s to vice president in charge of sales. Other Bonham alumni include Weber Fouts, Wayne Whittington, Lynwood Massey, Boyd Williams, and John Wells Smith, who progressed to district managers in Sulphur Springs Denison McKinney and Taylor respectively.
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Texas Power and Light Company
Bonham
Bassett Watson
Tp&l
Weber Fouts
Sulphur Springs
Wayne Whittington
Sherman
Lynwood Massey
Denison
Boyd Williams
McKinney
John Wells Smith
Taylor
Leonard Old City Hall to be Razed
Leonard announces the 57 year old city hall will be torn down with weather permitting. Casa Linda Lumber Co of Dallas will raze the building and a modern city hall post office fire station and meeting room will replace it. City clerk office moves to Mrs J A Arnold's office and equipment moves to Frank Crawford Garage. Jack Hammon White will assist city secretary A P Grider this summer. New York UPI reports TWU says it is moving close to a strike against Pennsylvania Railroad.
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J. A. Arnold
Frank Crawford
Polly McLarry
Jack Hammon White
A. P. Grider
TP and L Pioneered Texas Transmission Lines
TP and L began in 1912 after acquiring Bonham Electric & Gas and six other towns’ facilities. By end of 1913 it operated 198 miles of lines serving 27 towns from Waco to Dallas regions, later expanding to a 47 200 square mile 52 county area with 3 218 36 pole miles of transmission lines.
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Texas Power and Light Company
Bonham Electric & Gas Company
Simiar
Texas Tp&l
Waco
Hillsboro
Waxahachie
Ferris
Trinity Heights
Dallas
Fort Worth
North
East
Texas
Expert staff to grow 52 counties to national electric power lead
The article highlights a leadership figure guiding regional growth across the 52 counties and expanding the program to national scope. It emphasizes planning and implementation for electric utility firms to maintain U S leadership in power production amid global tensions.
Americans eat six pounds more potatoes per person now
Federal reports show per person potato consumption rising by about six pounds compared with five years ago. The data highlights longer term shifts in dietary patterns and household food purchases across the United States.
Windom Club Sells Pig in a Poke for Funds
The Windom Home Demonstration club held a Pig in a Poke sale to fund future projects. Mrs. John Hutson acted as auctioneer while Mrs Choices Payne led a Corinthians devotional. Thirteen members attended and prizes were awarded during the recreation hosted by Mrs Ray Pulliam and Mrs John Hutson.
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Windom
Spl
Windom Home Demonstration Club
John Hutson
Choices Payne
A. J. Thompson
R. L. Winchester
Carl Brewer
Ralph Laycock
Norman Beaty
Ray Pulliam
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Elec
TPA@L
Texas Power
Lovelace Electric CO
Fifth and
Willow Streets
Texas Power & Light Co
Central
Bonham Office
Leonard Old City Hall
New York
UPI
Transport Workers Union
TWU
Pennsylvania Railroad
Windom HD Club
Texas Power & Light Company
Bonham Style Shop
Dr. H. 0. Green Chiropractor
Acree Sinclair Service
Sta
Willie Herd
Humble Station
Jack Rey
Crockett’s Grocery
Morrow Motor Co
Troy Dry Gulf Service
Texaco Ser. Sta
Andersen's
Mobil Ser Sta
Worth
East Texas
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