New Library Adds Wide Range of New Books
McCulloch County Library announces arrivals including Good Morning Miss Dove and Paris Original among others. Gifts and purchases span fiction and non fiction with titles by Steinbeck, Gann, de la Roche, McCareb, Marshall and more. Local luncheon and church notices follow with attendees and birthdays noted.
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McCulloch County
Miss Dove
Frances Gray
Patton
Mazo de la Roche
Elswyth Thane
Illiamsburg
Igor Gourgenko
Ernest K. Gann
Small Grain Revives After Rain in Waldrip Luncheon Note
Waldrip Texas reports grain crops revive after rain as locals attend a Mason luncheon. Weather eased shortages and encouraged farmers to plan spring planting with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Ben Moore
Germany
Mary Winstead
Eula Frost
Lottie Randalls
Lola Bray
Sadie Hill
Lucille Caylor
Irene Lohn
Martha Dell Lohn
Joyce Hurd
Ca Holland
Waiie Hodges
Waldrip
Moores
Marion Hollands
Cora Holland
R. E. Briscoe
John Winstead
Bobby Hurd
Ira Hester
Alfred Rudolph and
Owen
Meg
Leon Browning
Aaron Bray
Paul Powell
Marion Holland and
Jerry
Candy Jim Retires After 56 Years Welcoming Taylor Kids
Greek-born Athas known as Candy Jim has retired from a Texas town after 56 years of selling candy and drinks. He started selling from a cart in Waco, later operating near the Howard Theater. He recalls regulars including former Gov. Dan Moody and many local families. He made candy in 25 pound batches and was famous for sauerkraut candy made with caramel and coconut.
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Taylor
Jim Athas
Texas
Jim
Sparta
Athas
United States
Waco
Howard Theater
Early Days of Candy Maker Jim Describes Coconut Note
In the early days of his candy making he visited Des Moines Iowa and learned a recipe. He observed the coconut making the dish resemble sauerkraut during cooking. Now Jim plans rest and play with his white Spitz named Candy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jim
Two Declaration Signers Became Presidents Washington and Madison
The historical note highlights that two signers of the Declaration of Independence rose to the nation's top offices as presidents George Washington and James Madison.
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Washington
Madison
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J. Lee
Margaret Mayorga
Southwest
Grandma
Ted Peckham
T. Edwards
C. N. Catrevis
Claudie
Dhillon Anderson
Claude
John Steinbeck
Helen Tepping Miller
Walter F. McCareb
Anne Blasig
Anne Proctor
Edison Marshall
Cassie
Zola Rose
Seattle
Paris
Alexander Orme
Barton Motors
Dan Moody
Platena
Greece
Charlie Hill
Paul Sohn
Woodrow Short
Winfred
Marilyn
Bobby
Roy Dean
Alten Caylor
Johnnie
Ben Hodges
Dennis
Carla Jo
Jimmie
Nat Randall
Audry
Clarence Lohn
Curtis and
Burnice
C. E. Frost
Ira Bray
Wayne Bray
Frankie
Tommy Briscoe
Lana
Randy
Jacob
Terry Doyal
Thomas Jefferson
America
J. W. Finlay
J. W. (James) Finlay
PURIN
St Sy
Pikes Peak
Pke
Charmin
Swift
Eatwell
Monarch Golden Hominy
NELDA
Libby
Carnation
Stokes
del Monte
Acral al
Ryy
U.S
Mayhew & Jordan Feed Store
Commercial Nat'l. Bank
Brady, Texas
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