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Thorndale Grows Steadily Through Hard Times
The article chronicles Thorndale Texas since 1878, noting water shortages, droughts, and the shift from rail to pipeline supply. It details incorporation in 1929, a move to improve water works, plans to use Laneport Lake, and the town’s reliance on agriculture with Alcoa and the Industrial Generating Company as key players. It cites ongoing housing growth, school enrollment of 445, pavement and water system improvements, and potential community development grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Locklin
Thorndale
Williamson County
Col. Elliot
Civil Defense
San Gabriel
Laneport
Alcoa
Industrial Generating Company
Centex
Lockin
B. C. Sims