Pioneer Woman Prefers Modern Life Over Pioneer Past
Mrs. M. E. Starnes of Georgetown rejects nostalgia for the old days she recalls open prairie and ox teams yet embraces independence living alone at 84. She cooks traditional fare, reads, watches TV, and refuses to move in with her children despite losses and a broken hip. Her family supports her self-reliance and gifted South Western University scholarships funded by her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Starnes
Beulah Starnes
Lubbock
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Florida
Starnes
City and County Agree on Shared Fire Truck and Recreation Funds
The jointly owned 1936 model fire truck used on city and county alarms is to be replaced at eight to nine thousand dollars. The council agreed to continue the summer recreation program with up to 1500 dollars, and early approval enables School Superintendent Reynolds to plan and hire staff. Mayor Kirk notes ongoing siren tests cause complaints from some residents while Alderman Fowler defends weekly tests as essential for readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Reynolds
Oscar Dietz
South China
Dietz
G. C. Kirk
Fowler
Visits Aunt Returns Home From Clarendon
Mrs Hood has returned home after visiting her aunt Mrs Taylor in Clarendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hood
Clarendon
Mrs. C. W. Taylor
Card of Thanks for W A Wilder Family
The Wilder family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help after their loss. They appreciate the beautiful service, floral offerings, food, and deeds of kindness, and thank Dr. Glenn H. Ricks, Brady Hospital nurses, and the First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Ricks
Brady Hospital
First Christian Church
Sorosis Club Texas Heritage Program Held
Mrs. Donald F. Johnson hosted the Sorosis Club with a three course dinner for 19 members and two guests. The program titled Texas Heritage The Key to Life in Legendary Texas featured talks on missions and forts, Appleton ranch history, and Texas landmarks from 1682 to 1793.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Donald F. Johnson
Hall Huntington
Frances Davee
Floydada
Richard Moseley
Rochelle
Johnson
Earl Todd
Texas
Prout
Trin
Far East
Mr. Pean
Towches
Appleton
Camp San Saba
Texas Heritage Department
Laurie Barfoot
Gulf Coast
San Saba
el Paso
San Francisco de Los Tejas
Nuestra Senora del
Rilla Jean White to Wed Orby Gene Roots in April
Brady announces the approaching marriage of Rilla Jean White of Corpus Christi to Orby Gene Roots of Corpus Christi. Vows will be exchanged at the bride elects home on April 19, with both families listed as the couples' parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elward White
Brady
Rilla Jean White
Corpus Christi
Orby Gene Roots
T. Roots
San Benito
Local names listed for unidentified context
J Seals Er W Shuffield Eric Swenson Ernst Tetens Lars Todd Ruhama Willhelm and J E Williams are named in a readable fragment. The snippet presents a roster or witness list without surrounding details or event context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Seals
Er. W. Shuffield
Eric Swenson
Ernst Tetens
Lars Todd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Didate
San An- 8
Tex
M. E. Starnes
Mrs. Starnes
Ture
Tanyard
E. M. Rhea
Rhea
W. A. Wilder
McCulloch County
San Jacinto
Commercial National Bank
Brady National Bank
Tressie Shaver
Aubrey Davee
Mozelle Glenn Dora Ryan
Mmes
M. J. Bean
M. M. Bradham
Boyd
W. N. Ellis
E. M. Hahn
H. L. Lackey
Phillips 66
Ruhama Willhelm and
J. E. Williamas
S. China ST
DeCoty
Holsum
Oscar
N. Blackburn
Brady, Texas
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