Thorndale natives rise in Air Force ranks and training
Frederick H. Pearce Jr of Thorndale is promoted to first sergeant in the U S Air Force and assigned to the 3535th Navigator Training Wing as a pilot. Several Thorndale area residents enlist for four years and report to Lackland AFB for basic training. Tech Sergeant William T. Smith graduates from the MAST Senior NCO Academy and deployments follow at Langley AFB Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather Afb
Calif
Frederick H. Pearce Jr
Thorndale
Pearce
3535Th
Thorndale High School
F. H. Pearce
F H. Pearce
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Carolyn J. Curlee
Francine
Rockdale
Ezerene McLauaghin
Glenn Bradley
Ruby Bradley
Charles W. Canary
Tra Canady
Wesley Brackria, Jr
Wesley Prackria
Castrell Allen
Rogers
O. J. Thomas High School
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
William T. Smith
Military Air Transport Service
Orlando Afb
Florida
Betty Leschber
Lengley Afb
Smith
Picnic Brings Sharp Backhaus and Gamble Families Together
Sunday gathering at Barton Springs featured Ernest Backhaus Farnk Gambel and numerous relatives from Rockdale Brenham Austin Houston Cameron and Victoria. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Backhaus Linda Larry Sitefried Backhaus Harry Korthaver Gien Gamble James D Hart Annie Schwarz and many others with Dr Fred Brooks of Austin delivering the morning worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Backhaus
Farnk Gambel
Barton Springs
William Backhaus
Linda
Larry
Sitefried Backhous
Rockdale
Harry Korthaver
Brenham
Gien Gamble
Austin
James D Hart
Willie Schwarz
Annie Schwarz
Fred Brooks
Raney Petty
Barbara and
Dale
Victoria
Marvin Petty
L. A
Minerva Mrs. Trotter Hosts Family and Guests
Mrs Trotter’s home welcomed multiple relatives and visitors from Texas City Houston Dallas and Austin including Carl Trotter Suzanne and Margala grandchildren and the family of Mrs CW Trotter. Rev Thomas Lancaster delivered his first sermon at the Methodist Church. Ken Chapman visited his cousin Donna Duncan in Cayuga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Trotter
Texas City
C W. Trotter
Dr. Robinson
Trotter
Carl Trotter
Cartan Trotter
Carl Wilson
University of Texas
Charles Hickman Trotter
Robert M. Trotter
Houston
CW. Trotter
Suzanne
Margala
Thomas Lancaster
Methodist Church
Ken Chapman
Austin
Donna Duncan
Cayuga
Dudly Curry
Dallas Services Held For Mrs Bornfeld Mother Of Irving Bornfeld
Mrs Etts Bornfeld died aged 83. Services were held June 27 at Weiland Merritt Live Oak Chapel with Rabbi S. Hillel Silverman and Cantor Sol Landers officiating. Interment followed at Tiferet Israel Cemetery. Survivors include Irving Bornfeld of Cameron, Morris Bornfeld of New York City, Mrs. Sarah Friedman of Dallas, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etts Bornfeld
Irving Bornfeld
Dallas
Weiland Merritt Live Oak Chapel
Ratti Dr. Hille
S. Silverman
Cantor Sol Landers
Tiferet Israel Cemetery
Bornfeld
Irving Bornfeild
Cameron
Morris Bornfeild
New York City
Sarah Friedman
What Makes Johnny Skitter Eating Carbohydrates
Athletes and active people seek carbohydrates from milk bread fruit and vegetables to fuel performance. Complex starches help maintain energy and aid protein use, while everyday foods offer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Adam
Rogers First Baptist 75th Anniversary Revival Opens
The Rogers First Baptist Church began its annual summer revival in the air conditioned auditorium on June 20 led by evangelist Rev. Bill Glass a Baylor alum and former All American football player. A special football night invites local players and coaches. Revival ends July 7 with a Sunday School goal of 290 to mark a possible church record. visitors include Rev and Mrs Billie Newton from Atlanta and Barbara Mueck visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
First Baptist Church of
Bill Glass
Baylor University
Doyle Ray
Alcoa Marks 75th Anniversary Across 1963 Observances
Alcoa celebrates its 75th year in 1963 with observances spanning July through November. The piece recalls key milestones from 1888 including Charles Martin Hall backing, the formation of Pittsburgh Reduction Company, and the first aluminum produced on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 18. The article notes Alcoa as founder of the aluminum industry and highlights its research leadership from the Alcoa Laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aluminum Company of America
Alcoa
Pittsburgh Reduction Company
Corporation of Pennsylvania
Alcoa Laboratories
Church Camp Trip Planned for July Near San Gabriel
Rogers First Baptist Church schedules a summer camp week July 8 to 12 at Highland Lakes. Pastor Clyde Herrring leads the boys and Mrs Edwin A Smith Jr and Mrs B F Harbour supervise the girls. Don Berry is camp pastor and Charles Tope will serve as camp missionary. Activities include Bible study worship and recreation. Youth aged 9 through 16 must register by July 3 with Rita Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Rogers First Baptist Church
Highland Lakes Baptist
Clyde Lee Herring
Edwin A. Smith Jr
B. F. Harbour
Don Berry
Charles Tope
First Baptist Church
Belton
Africa
Rita Taylor
Cameron Boys Find Antique At Ruins
Cameron Texas Herald reports first Methodist Bible School Juniors unearthed an amber glass candlestick at Salado College ruins. Kermit Smith and Monte Humble donated the artifact to the Central Texas Museum in Salado for display alongside other local historic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
First Methodist Church Bible School
Old Salado College
Kermit Smith
Monte Humble
EF. O. Smith
Don Humble
Central Texas Museum
Saldo
Central Texas
Sam Houston Commemorative Stamp to be Issued
The Post Office Department announced a 5 cent commemorative stamp honoring Sam Houston a key Texas history figure. Houston led Texan forces in the fight for independence and served as the Republic of Texas first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Yarborough
D. Tex
Post Office Department
Samm Houston
Texas
Houston
Republic of Texas
Mexico
Montgomery Blair
Lincoln
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
John Muir
Sam Houston
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James Bak
Backhaus
Gamble
Mrs
Willie Schwars
Tommy Bormines
Este Rann
Ernest Rima
Elmer
Norma
Fort Worth
Rinn
John Pershy
F Ernestinn
W K Leonard
Eugene Mitchan
Edne Buffington
Joe Vybrial
Tommy Romanes
Este Rima
Tray Locke
Emory Brockenbush
Peggy
Paul Green
Albert Kinn
Minerva
Mrs. Trotter
M. W. Longmire
W. M. Smith
Sanders
Johnny Skitter
Rogers 1St Baptist
Billie Newton
Atlanta, Ga
J. G. Newton
Alice Stidham
Barbara Mueck
Waco
Frank Ehler
Charles Martin Hall
Hant
Alfred E. Hunt
George H. Clapp
San Gabriel
Clayton Baker
Cue Baird
Wichita Falls
Kennard Conner
Douglas Pruett
Ruby Ray Flowers
Baytown
Hinton Pruett
Fred Vavra
Will Biskups
Shady Lane
Maryland Club
Vimit
Velveeta
Coldbrook
Aue
Safeway
U. S. No
California
Charleston
U.S. No. 1
Nantenty Cosoed
Coté Gand
Canterbury
Belair Frozen
U.S.D. A
Tebe
Bu Cun Cameron, Texas
Ortecs
Safeway Stores, Incorporated
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