Indianola Was Greater Port Than Galveston Before Hurricanes
Indianola rose as Texas leading seaport by 1870 surpassing Galveston and drew immigrants from 25 states and 39 nations. Hurricanes ended its boom and shifted fortunes as Calhoun County losses overwhelmed the Gulf gateway city and left only ruins along the shore.
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Indianola
Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Indian Point
Lavaca
Port Lavaca
Matagorda Bay
Prince Carl Zu Solms-Braunfels
Mainzer Adelaverein
Calhoun
Calhoun County
Indian Paint
Old Town
Old Indianola
Morgan Line
New Orleans
Dream City
Great Southwest
Germany
Saxony
Spain
Scotland
New Zealand
Prussia
Ireland
England
Denmark
France
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Bohemia
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Pain Sufferers Use Home Remedy Ad Says Free Information
An Arkansas notice advertises a home medicine claimed to relieve arthritis and rheumatism. It offers free information and a mail address in Hot Springs for readers to request details.
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Choe
P.O. Rex
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Rochelle Church Clears Debt on New Building
In Rochelle October 1952 the Rochelle First Baptist Church cleared a building debt of 225 dollars with a note secured by a San Angelo couple who donated 206 dollars in January 1952. Church officers included J. Sansom Clyde Mathews and others, while San Som endorsers supported the note in recent officer elections.
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Rochelle
San Angelo
Paatas LeAtons
Urew Brown
Mi 4
Sansom
Indianola Weathered By Repeated Disasters And Early Leaders
The article recalls Indianola’s tumultuous history from 1870s to 1880s including destructive hurricanes that devastated Mata Verda Bay region, a subsequent fire, and long-term depopulation. It notes the town’s value, evacuations, and eventual abandonment, followed by a shift to local religious and community leadership roles with named individuals guiding Sunday schools and activities.
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Indianola
Carlson's Cleaners Ad Promises Superior Dry Cleaning
An advertisement touts Carlson's Cleaners as offering nothing dry cleans like Sant tone. The copy emphasizes high quality service and professional garment care to attract customers.
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Sant Tone
Carlson's Cleaners
Mrs. Malone Hosts Sorosis Club Meeting Update
The Sorosis Club met at Mrs. W. B. Malone’s home with Miss Laurie Harfoot co hostess. President Miss Tressie Shaver led a business session after roll. Members discussed NATO SEATO and METO defense pacts with brief talks by Mrs. Kuhama Willhelm, Miss Latrie Farthet Cave, and Mrs. Ellis, followed by a treat of homemade ice cream and cake for 16 members.
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Sorosis Club
W. BK. Malone
Laurie Harfoot
World News
Tressie Shaver
Kuhama Willhelm
Latrie Farthet Cave
Thofa Ryan
Notice Treaty Organization
NATO
United Security Council
Miss Yan
Mra
W. N. Ellis
SEATO
Asia Treaty Organization
Manila
Australia
France
New Zealand
Pakistan
Philippines
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
Ellis
Willheim
Rochelle PTA To Meet Monday
The Rochelle PTA will hold its meeting Monday at 4 09 p m. The program features Founders Day by Mrs Elmer Rekert and a forum Those Physical Changes of Adolescence. An executive committee meeting is set for 3 00 p m by Mrs Gordon Appleton.
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Rochelle Pta
Weekend Visit Highlights From Local Households
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Jones of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with Mrs. BR Kirby in Kerrville. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of San Angelo. The Burns family and the Jarvisons of Rochelle hosted relatives including a daughter from Odessa.
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Maurice Jones
Corpus Mhriati
BR. OR. Kirby
Kneille
Verne
Kirbys
Vero W. ©. Stewart
San Angelo
Glen Burne
Odessa
Eon. Barns
Raymond Jarvison
Rochelle
Layman's Day Service at Wochelle Methodist Church
Layman's Day service at Wochelle Methodist Church set for Sunday October 1 at 1 4m. Speaker will be Mac Slauchter of Brady.
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Wochelle Methodist Church
Mac Slauchter of
Brady
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