Brothers Reunited After Long War Department Error
Lawrence Allen of Tyler and J E Allen of Huron were separated for 42 years due to a War Department error. A failed contact, relocated lives, and wartime moves kept them apart until a friend and their sons helped locate them. They met in early 194? and planned a week’s visit.
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Tyler
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Huron
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Melvin Texas Church Revival Guests Honor Local Pulpit
Melvin residents and visitors filled the Baptist Church as Rev. McReynolds conducted a two week revival in California. Mrs. Gooding sang for the congregation as Bob Gooding from Brownwood led the service. Local social notes recount visits by the Maples family, Harris McCollum, John Woodard, Stella Boese, Billie Joe Ferris, J H McDonald, Dayton Stewart and others with mentions of community events and a bake sale hosted by the Junior Class and Miss Bettye Middleton at the Community Center.
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Bob Gooding
Brownwood
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Baptist Church
McReynolds
California
L. F. Stewart
Meivinle
Linky I
Syllashere
Bennett
Harris McCollum
Steph
Stella Boese
Austin
J. W. Swank
Woodid
Swank
Boese
Billie Joe Ferris
Fort Worth
LC. Ferris
Roy Lynn
R. B. Hardin
Brady Band Boosters Thank Local Supporters
Members of the Brady Band Boosters Club express gratitude to local business men who contributed to the Band Festival and to those who hosted out-of-town band boys and girls in their homes.
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Brady Band Boosters Club
Masons Observe Public Schools Week Program
Melvin Masonic Lodge No 1122 held an open house during Public Schools Week March 4 0 with K O Ellington as master of ceremonies Floyd Marshall spoke on Bills Before the Legislation Affecting Our Teachers Rev T K Anderson pastor of the First Methodist Church Brady gave the principal talk A supper of baked ham salad pie coffee and cold drinks was served to attendees
Junior Chas Piey Reserved Seats for March 22
Mrs RF Baker hosted guests including Mrs G L Scoggin of Rochelle and relatives Ervin Walford and family. Local residents John Harter and Joy Frerich visited after knee surgery at the hospital. The Ferris household welcomed Seldon Ferris Joe Ferris and others from Dallas Fort Worth and San Angelo. D L Luce, son in law of Selma Swensk, remains hospitalized after recent surgery.
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RF. Baker
Ashe
G. L. Scoggin
Rochelle
Ervin Walford
I. C. Ferris
Seldon Ferris
Dallas
Joe Ferris
Fort Worth
House Gunfire Echoes Through Puerto Rico Revolution Fallout
A chaotic scene on the House floor recalls Puerto Rican activists firing from the gallery during a bracera debate. Four assailants aimed to cause harm as a bystander restrained one attacker. several representatives were wounded but no fatalities occurred. Additional notes cover a USDA wool report and local civic notices.
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Rep Davis
Tennessee
Mr. Roberts
Alabbama
Parsley Grower in Brady Keeps Free Supply for Customers
Walter Gray, a Brady resident, tends a large garden parsley bed behind his home. He has never sold any parsley but provides all his customers with it, saying he enjoys giving it away and has grown parsley for years.
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Walter Gray
Brady
Walter
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