Brothers Reunited After 45 Years Separated by War Dept Error
Lawrence Allen and JEB Allen, both of Tyler Texas, were finally reunited after 45 years apart due to a War Department mistake. The brothers had long searched for each other, learning of each other’s lives through old letters and distant contacts, until a friend and the brothers’ sons facilitated the long-awaited meeting.
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Tyler, Tex
War Department
Lawrence Dr. Alton
Cof Teer
Jeb. Allen
Frevel
Minnesota
Lawrence
Cade
Melvin Baptist Church hosts revival as pastor is away
Miopilo reports Bob Gooding fills Melvin pulpit with Rev McReynolds in California. Mrs Gooding sings Sunday night. Local visits include Bee and Spade Maples with lunch with the Shermans and Stewart. Various townsfolk and students attend events and bake sale at the Community Center.
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Melvin
Texas
Ster
Bob Gooding
Brownwood
The
Baptist Church
McReynolds
California
J. H McDonald
Georgetown
J. J. Potter
A. P. Freeman
Dayton Stewart
Fort Worth
L. F. Stowit
Bettye Middleton
Brady Band Boosters Thank Local Supporters
Members of the Brady Band Boosters Club express gratitude to business men for contributions to the Band Festival and to host families who sheltered out-of-town band members.
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Brady Band Boosters Club
Masons Observe Public Schools Week in Brady
Melvin Masonic Lodge No. L122 held an open house during Public Schools Week March 4 with a program led by K. O. Ellington as master of ceremonies. Floyd Marshall spoke on Bills Before the Legislation Affecting Our Teachers, Rev. T bk. Anderson of the First Methodist Church Brady delivered the principal talk. A supper of baked ham, salad, pie, coffee and cold drinks was served to attendees.
Junior Class May Meeting Planned for March
The Junior Class May event is set for March. Mrs. RB Baker hosted guests including her sister Mrs. G L Scoggin of Rochelle and niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Walford. Other visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. John Harter of Gonzales and Joy Frerich recovering from knee surgery.
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Frain
Seork
Hank
Baker
G. L. Scoggin
Rochelle
Ervin Walford
Walford
Puerto Rico House Chamber Shooting Recalled in War Tales
A memory of a past House chamber shooting describes four rebels firing from cutlery, injuring Rep Fallon and others while a gallery visitor restrained a shooter. The piece weaves in 1960s violence with farm economy notes and local society mentions including Wilson Jordan and Col. Beachamp visits.
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Rep Fallon
Maryland
Rey Davin
Tennessee
Mr. Roberts
Alabama
Parsley Grower Walter Gray Gives It Away
Walter Gray of Drady grows a large bed of parsley behind his home and supplies customers with all they need without selling any. He says he has grown parsley for years and enjoys giving it away.
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Walter Gray
Drady
Walter
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