Quilting Club Moves To Park For Meeting
The North Side Quilting Club, 15 members strong, met at Richards Park under the dance pavilion. They planned a noon barbecue after forming a friendship quilt with each member signing a block. The club, 13 years old, donates quilts to orphanages and has sent seven quilts to the Boys Ranch in San Angelo. Members present included president Mrs. Davie Black and secretary treasurer Mrs. Lela Brock, with four guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys Ranch
West Texas
San Angelo
Newt Baker
Ima Bryson
Lela Brock
Mary Ake
Maude Adams
Bessie Mask
Ollie Knight
Willie Ficker
Belle Young
Lucille Caylor
Frankie Slaughter
Hettie Russell
Marle Ellison
Davie Black
Myrtle Wigginton
Black
Brock
Annie Bourland
W. B. Bowers
Della Hufstutler
Ethel Adams
Young Child Visits Grandparents in Abilene
Julia Sanders, 14 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sanders of Abilene, visited with paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sanders last week while parents and baby sister Jamie Lou were on vacation. Parents returned with child last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Sanders
Tony Sanders
Abilene
A. E. Sanders
Jamie Lou
Kimble Menard Singing Convention at Hext Baptist Church
The Kimble Menard Singing Convention will be held Sunday July 29 at the Baptist Church in Hext. It invites local singers and the public to attend the event for a day of song and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble-Menard
Baptist Church
Hext
Ituc
Jack Miner and the Birth of National Wildlife Week
The article recalls Jack Miner’s sanctuary work from 1909 about Canada Geese banding and study. It notes 50 years of bands and records shared with Canada and US governments, plus university biology classes. It explains National Wildlife Week, started in 1947 after Miner’s death, as an educational observance to promote conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bray
Anderson
South Carolina
United States Wild Life Service
Jack Miner
Canada
United States
Miner
Cochran Discusses Texas Jaycees Traffic Safety Program
Gary Cochran former Brady resident and Paris Lamar County Chamber president led a Paris Chamber breakfast on the Texas Jaycees Traffic Safety program. W F Leonard Jr safety and insurance director for Southland Corp Dallas has partnered on Labor Day rest stops to reduce accidents. Last year about 4000 servings were given. Leonard predicts the event will be the biggest traffic safety program yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Cochran
Brady
Paris
Lamar County
Leonard
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Highlighted on Editors Tour
The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary featured on the U S Editors tour of Ontario and is now operated by the Trustees of the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation. The site aims to protect and conserve for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miner
U. S
Ontario
The
Rest stop project outlined for 1960 event near Paris
Cochran described last year's crew of 14 workers at the Paris Texas rest stop and 68 workers planned for this year. He noted substantial planning has occurred for the rest stop on U S Highway 271 north of Paris near Lake Crook Road, but emphasized more work and planning remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Cochran
Paris
Tex
U. S. Highway 271
Lake Crook Road
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Imo Bryson
Murle Ellison
Quilting Club
Standard-Herald
Brady Newspaper
Old Mason Road
Carey Avenue
Mountain Pass
Frozan
Maryland Club
Kimbell
Texas Jaycees
RED Cross
Wainton Wilds van
MLS
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