Libraries Shape American Identity in Rochelle Feature
Rochelle Texans explore early American libraries and the Library of Congress influence. The article highlights Franklin, Newport, Charleston, Providence, New York Society, and federal support, praising literacy and public libraries as pillars of freedom. It also notes a $40,000 gift from Mrs. Buck Richards for McCulloch County Library and local school news and sports updates.
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Rochelle
Texas
Promised Land
America
Philadelphia
Ben Franklin
Redwood
Newport
R. I
Charleston, S. C
Bray
England
Providence
Rhode Island
New York Society
Great Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
Billy Moseley
McCulloch County
Baptist Convention Attendees Listed From Local Churches
Rev. W. LeRay Fowler of First Baptist Rev. Mr. Corder of Northside Baptist Rev. Sam Thomas of Central Baptist and Mrs. J. P. Williamson with Mrs. H. E. Crawford attended the Regional Convention of Baptist Churches in Brownwood last Friday. Phone your news to The Standard.
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W. LeRay Fowler
First Baptist Church
Mr. Corder
Northside Baptist Church
Sam Thomas
Central Baptist Church
J. P. Williamson
H. E. Crawford
Baptist Churches
Brownwood
Prospect of New Federal Court Post Starts Rumors
President Eisenhower is set to sign legislation creating 30 new federal judgeships including an eastern Texas post. Rumors spread over候 whom Republicans favor, with Lamar Cecil and Fred Brisman named. Senators Daniel and Johnson expect to be asked for objections. the bill also solidifies a temporary judgeship into permanent status across the Southern District of Texas.
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District of Texas
East Texas Post
House
Senate
Cecil
Fred Brisman
Longview
Brooks
Brisman
Porter
Texas
Daniel
Eisenhower
Lyndon Johnson
East Texas
West Texas
North Texas
Butterfly butter sculptor and Baylor fountain project noted
The piece recalls Miss Tauch earning early recognition with a butter figurine, later studying under Pompeo Coppini in San Antonio and creating art in marble and bronze. The Tuesday Club funded her education and a Baylor University memorial fountain inspired by Browning’s Pippa. The Women’s Home Companion critique highlights club faults and civic challenges.
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United States
Tuesday Club
Armstrong-Browning
Baylor University
Waco
Miss Tauch
Robert Browning
Browning
Pippa
Woman's Home Companion
Rose bushes on sale at Striegler Nursery
Extra large No 1 two year old rose bushes offered at 39 cents each by Striegler Nursery. Customers may call 3333 or 3010 for more information or to place orders.
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Striegler Nursery
Concho Ranchman Injured in Brady Fight Leading to Murder Attempt Charge
Eden Robert Ledbetter, about 50, a Concho County ranchman, is in satisfactory condition at Brady Hospital after a Saturday affray in a vacant lot west of the Victory Cafe. County Attorney John Harrod said Ledbetter's throat was severely cut and Raymond Whitson, about 50, also of Eden, faces assault with intent to murder charges and is free on a $750 bond.
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Eden
Robert CC. Ledbetter
Concho County
Brady
John Harrod
Ledbetter
Victory Cafe
Raymond Whitson
Whitson
Harrod
Farm Bureau District Meeting Set For Next Tuesday
A district Farm Bureau meeting will be held next Tuesday March 2 at the Brownwood Hotel Brownwood to discuss turning Bureau policies into action Directors of McCulloch County Farm Bureau will attend W Walter Hammond president of the Texas Farm Bureau calls the meeting the most important of the year Speakers include L D Barbour on Democratic Principles and Legislative Program C H DeVaney on major national issues Bill Hoover on Local Publicity and Public Relations R G Arnold on Is Farm Bureau the Answer M C Jaynes with Texas A&M Extension Service chairs the program.
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C. H. DeVaney
Bill Hoover
Farm Bureau
R. G. Arnold
M. C. Jaynes
The
Texas A&m Extension Service
Card of Appreciation from Julian Behrens
Julian Behrens expresses sincere thanks for cards letters flowers and kindness during illness and hospital stay. He notes it is heartening to have friends provide consolation and support and extends a final thank you to all who offered help.
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Julian Behrens
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Rochelle High School
Oliver Burk
Arch Gainer
Howard Payne College
Joyce Nowlin
Dorothy Stewart
Norma Dove
Clydale Matthews
Patsy Adams
Joyce Penn
Billy Dale Moseley
U. S
Azores
Lackland Field
San Antonio
Melanie
Jimmie Boyd
James Boyd
Korea
North Texas Teachers College
June Allyson
Universal-International
Glenn Miller
James Stewart
Charles Drake
George Tobias
Henry Morgan
Texas Theatre
Standard
U.S.A
Federal Court
Tex Easley
Washington Service
Washington
National Foundation
Joe Gainer
Brady Hospital
Melvin
Joe
Felton
Pooch” Wright
Ballinger
Pooch
Yellow Jackets
London
West
Sen
Jack Porter
Houston
Concho Ranchman
Far East
Donald W. Gray
USN
Moore Gray
Gray
San Angelo High School
Navy
Long
Western Auto Associate Store
Western Auto
Andy Olson
Brady, Texas
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