Vacation misadventure ends with help from Hot Springs staff
The author recalls a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas where their car was stolen and later found in Lucedale Mississippi. Hotel staff including assistant manager Mr. Pittman and manager Mr. May provided a rental car and refused payment, while FBI agent Clay White and others offered support. The tale ends with a visit to formative hometowns and reflections on the trip.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
Arlington Hotel
Lucedale
Mississippi
Mobile
Alabama
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
FBI
Austin Pittman
Hertz
Edgar May
Mr. Pittman
May
Pittman
Bob Jones
Arlington
Chick
Clay White
Jim Williams
General Adjustment Bureau, Inc
Douglas and
Scot
Two Cars Collide on Thompson Street
On Sunday July 21 two cars collided on Thompson Street causing minor injuries to Irene Casillas who was hospitalized overnight but released. Serafin Casillas and Jimmy Taylor drove damaged Chevrolets and Pontiacs. Taylor’s car hit a light post. Passengers Roger McDaniel and Dwane Peterson were uninjured. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause.
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Thompson Street
Serafin B
Casillas
Jimmy O. Taylor
Rt. 2
Decatur
Taylor
Roger McDaniel
Dwane Peterson
Lusk
Wyoming
Lions to Play Pony League All Stars Friday
The Lions Club will play the Pony League all stars at the Pony League field on Friday July 26 at 8 00 P M. Admission costs 1 for adults and 25 cents for school age children. Proceeds go to Bridgeport Little League.
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The
Lions Club
Pony League All Stars
Pony League
Bridgeport Little League
Nellie Brewer Enters Miss Texas Pageant in Fort Worth
Nellie Faye Brewer from Wise County participates as one of fifty three contestants in Miss Texas 1963 at Will Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth. The event runs July 31 to August 4 with finals televised and includes appearances by Miss America 1958 Marilyn Van Derbur and Miss Texas 1961 Linda Loftis. Brewer competes in Evening Gown Talent and Swim Suit with host duties by Loftis.
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Nellie Faye Brewer
Wise County
Fort Worth
Will Rogers Coliseum
Miss Brewer
Texas
Channel 11
Jaqueline Jeanne Mayer
Penny Lee Rudd
Marilyn van Derbur
Linda Loftis
Hagger Slacks
Bowie
Two Men Charged in Drowning Death at Lake Bridgeport
Archie D. Wood 32 and W. L. Pierce 35 were charged with murder in the drowning of 27 year old Madge Skinner Sunday at Lake Bridgeport. Bond set at $10,000 each. both jailed in Wise County. Skinner of Pampa left husband and two children. funeral held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in West Side Cemetery, Bridgeport.
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Lake Bridgeport
Madge Skinner
Archie D. Wood
W.L. Pierce
Peace Justice
Sage Nobles of
Decatur
Wood
Pampa
Pierce
Bowie
Skinner
West Side
Bridgeport
Wise Reunion Set to Start July 31 in Decatur
The Wise County Reunion featuring the Bill Hames Carnival runs July 31 through August 3 at the Decatur fairgrounds. Programs in the pavilion each night feature midway attractions and chances to reminisce with old friends and make new ones.
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WISE
Decatur
Wise County
Bill Hames
Decatur Fairgrounds
Miss Brewer Heads to Fort Worth for Pageant Week
Miss Brewer will leave Bridgeport Tuesday morning for Fort Worth and pageant week. Advanced purchase of tickets is advised and may be obtained from the Ticket Chairman, Miss Texas Pageant, Box 12501. Fort Worth ticket sales will be limited at the door.
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Brewer
Bridgeport
Fort Worth
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Harlan
Dumas
Tyre
Rosemary
Thompson
Irene Casillas
Bridgeport Hospital
Walter Dale
LIONS
Gruber Junior Foods
P&w
Gerbers Junior Foods
Nellie Brewer
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