Walton and Bernice Beall Recognized for Civic Leadership
The Bealls of Bealls Cleaners at 108 Oak, formerly Roy Rasco Dry Cleaners, are praised as progressive, civic minded leaders aiding Sweetwater’s growth. Their calm, unostentatious service earns trust and steady community support, with strong friendships built through years of contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Bernice Beall
Beall’s Cleaners
108 Oak
Roy Rasco Dry ‘Cleaners
Beall
Bernice and
Walton Beall
Charles Fry Plumbing Leader Praised in Sweetwater
Charles Fry of Charles Fry Plumbing at 306 Lamar is described as progressive, capable, civic minded, and a respected business figure in Sweetwater. The piece highlights his long experience in plumbing and heating, reliability, and community contributions, urging readers to regard him with pride and wish him continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Charles Fry
W F Reeves Praised as Dependable Sweetwater Furnisher
The piece extols W F Reeves of Nolan Furniture as a reliable and civic minded merchant. It lauds his modest, efficient, friendly conduct and his dedication to promoting civic progress, noting his valued role in Sweetwater’s business and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
W. F. Reeves
Nolan Furniture
Reeves
Algo
J V Younger Noted Insurance Leader in Sweetwater
Sweetwater honors J V Younger of the J V Younger Insurance Agency representing Oil Industries Life Insurance Company for progressive business conduct and civic leadership. The article praises his ethical dealings and community efforts, noting his role in Solidifying Sweetwater as a regional business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Younger
J. V. Younger Insurance Agency
Oil Industries Life Insurance Company
Vern Reese Honored for Civic and Bowling Hall Leadership
Vern Reese, manager of the S Water Bowl in Sweetwater, earns universal respect for progress in keeping the bowling alley central to local life. He is praised for civic aid, discretion, calm judgment, and unassuming dedicated service to the community and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Reese
S’water Bowl
Sweetwater
Frank Herrington A Progressive Sweetwater Business Leader
Frank Herrington of the Twelfth Street Phillips 66 station is praised for expanding service to the motoring public. The article highlights his civic involvement, goodwill, and standing in Sweetwater as a community oriented business leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herrington
Twelfth Street 66
Phillips 66
Gail Ballou lauded for progressive service in Sweetwater
Gail Ballou, Staff Manager at National Life & Accident Insurance, earns an enviable reputation for progressive policies and practical ideas. His honest business judgment and modest public presence help Sweetwater gain recognition as a key Texas trading center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Gail Ballou
National Life & Accident Insurance Company
Ballou
Texas
J. W. Brown Jr Honored in Sweetwater Oil Field Service
The Sweetwater review lauds J. W. Brown Jr as a dependable oil field service man aiding petroleum production in the district. He is a Sweetwater resident with wide local and district friendships and civic-minded involvement. The piece congratulates him on his role in developing Texas petroleum resources and wishes further success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
J. W. Brown Jr
Mr. Brown
Texas
Lunchroom Menu Weekday Trays and Desserts
Weekly school lunch menu lists items for Monday through Friday. Monday features stew cheese rolls peanut butter pickles crackers and fruit cobbler. Tuesday offers steamed franks beans boiled cabbage onion rings corn bread and gingerbread.
Supt Barbee Speaker for Sorosis Club
Mrs Clyde Lee hosted the Sorosis Club gathering on Friday night February 3 with Supt C B Barbee as guest speaker on school and community relations. Three guests enjoyed a salad plate and coffee along with club members including Mesdames Bil Clark Edward Cumbie Royce Fancher Clark Glenn E F Glenn Vernon Glenn Bob Howard Bob Grimes Royce Lee W D Mc Donald Ben Oglesby and Roy Robinson.
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Clyde Lee
Supt
C. B. Barbee
Charlie Boecking
Mmes
Bil Clark
Edward Cumbie
Royce Fancher
Clark Glenn
E. F. Glenn
Vernon Glenn
Bob Howard
Bob Grimes
Royce Lee
W. D. McDonald
Ben Oglesby
Roy Robinson
Joplin Family Spends Weekend in Brownwood
Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Joplin and their children with Elaine Collins visited Mrs. Joplin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mullins, in Brownwood for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Joplin
Elaine Collins
Brownwood
Blackwell Community Notes and Events Snapshot
Grand Officer Mrs. Lloyd Hawkins visits Blackwell Chapter No.78 with gifts and instructions from Grand Chapter officials. Local staff host salad supper. basketball tourney yields Blackwell girls’ first place. Snow closures and family news fill the week including funerals and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hawkins
Abilene
Grand Chapter of
Texas
Order of the Eastern Star
Blackwell
Odessa Visit By Timmons and Mec Swain Party
Mr and Mrs B Timmons, Miss Jean Timmons and Ross Mec Swain of San Angelo spent Sunday in Odessa visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Timmons and family.
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B. @. Timmons
Jean Timmons
Ross Mec- Swain
San Angelo
Odessa
Charles Timmons
Sneads Move from Levelland to Farmington New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Ben D Snead relocate from Levelland to Farmington New Mexico after a transfer by Pan American Oil Co He is described as having been moved there for work duties with the oil firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levelland
Farmington, New Mexico
Pan. American Oil Co
PTA Meets Next Tuesday Program At School Auditorium
The 5th and 6th grade pupils will present the program for the regular PTA meeting Tuesday evening Feb. 4 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Mr Perry Barnes scouting executive for the district will give a short talk on scouting. All boy and Cub Scouts are asked to attend in uniform. Rev Lester Vinson will give the devotional. All school patrons urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Barnes
Lester Vinson
Mrs Crunk Hosts Bronte WMD Club Meeting
Mrs Floyd Crunk hosted the Bronte WMD club meeting on February 1. President Mrs J C Boatright led the business portion. Members answered roll call with a prompt about a living room accessory. Mrs Herbert Holland spoke on furniture accessories. Mrs C E Arrott won the floating prize. Hostess Mrs Labenske served the refreshments to one guest and members including Arrott Boatright Taylor Emerson Holland H H Holland and J F Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Crunk
Bronte Wmd Club
J. C. Boatright
Herbert Holland
C. E. Arrott
Boatright
J. W. Labenske
Mmes. Arrott
Taylor Emerson
Holland
H. H. Holland
J. F. Hughes
Party Honors Three Classmates At Eighth Grade Event
Nancy Wilson hosted a Friday night party honoring three classmates with weekend birthdays. Guests included Margie Oglesby Jim Morrow and Tricia Andrews. The eighth grade members enjoyed cookies and cold drinks.
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Nancy Wilson
Margie Oglesby
Jim Morrow
Tricia Andrews
Scouts to Ballinger Attend First Aid Course
Scouts from troop 452 will travel to Ballinger Saturday for a Concho Valley District First Aid Course at the National Guard Armory starting at 10 a.m. Patrol leaders Ronnie and Royce Lee will guide the groups, with departure from the Methodist Church at 9 a.m. Visitors may attend.
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Ballinger
Concho Valley
National Guard Armory
Ronnie
Royce Lee
Gor
Methodist Church
Whitt Family Weekend Visit From Dallas
Lamarr Whitt of Dallas visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Whitt over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Fleming and their daughters from San Angelo came for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamarr Whitt
Dallas
H. O. Whitt
D. O. Fleming
San Angelo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walton and
Bernice
Reese
Herrington
Supt. Barbee
Sorosis Club
Mrs. Charlies Ragsdale
Bill Hamilton
L.W. Sweet
Hawkins
Grand Chapter
Howard
Albany
P. Mr
W. A. Deen
Davis Nunn
Mary Ester Thoon
Mmes. €. M. Rogers
Nolan Cave
Edard
Hylton
S. P. Smith
Delos Alsup
C. B. Smith
B. H. McCarley
Ernest Ware
Allen Sweet
Bronte
Wingate
Randall Nauert
Santonio
King Brothers
Cate
Blackwell School
Roy Sanderson
J. T. Sanderson
Itasca
John Sanderson
Joon Montgomery
Vernon Iders
A. S. Hendry
Bronte Hospital
Cecil O'Neal
Brownfield
Gordon Montgomery
Bill Waggoner
Terry
Oklahoma City
Okla
Floyd Waggoner
M Ben Palmer
Cecil McWhorter
Sherwood
Johnson
San Nable
Cecil B. Smith
W. E. Smith
Richard&. Bell
Myrtie Bell
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
U.S. Army Engineer Service
Bell
Bronte High School
Army
Brigette
Fort
U. S. Army
PTA
Mrs. Crunk
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