Meandering West Texas Trip Through Oil Towns and Roads
A travel narrative travels west of San Angelo toward Big Lake and McCamey, noting road quality from Coleman to Ballinger, new oil towns along the Orient line, and booming activity around Stanton Palo Pinto and Yates field. The writer remarks on weather, floods avoided, highway progress, town growth, new buildings, and the vibrant oil economy fueling rail and road development with prospects for prosperity and ongoing construction. The piece mentions Mineral Wells, Ballinger, San Angelo, and towns like Big Lake, McCamey, and Alpine, along with references to banks, wrecks, and local enterprises, painting a rapidly expanding oil country scene.
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Palo Pinto County
Atriot
Surawn
Garner
Brawn
Nows
Breckenridges
Air Center
Ranger
Hastland
Cisco
Strawn
Coleman
Ballingae
Palo
Texas
Ballinger
San Angelo
Ro’ Rena
Miles
Heaven
Sao Ang Kolo
Big Lake
Orient Railroad
Orient
Soverien
Bank Cura
Hiatriot
Oll
Merion
Runskin
Moamey Lsc
Yates
Geome
Dove
Alpine
Thorsarn
McCamey
Boston club selects new officers and plan for growth
The Carrollton chapter elected officers including Mrs W D Binith as president and Mrs J P Rho ton as secretary treasurer. New officers expressed hopes for a larger club while programs featured talks on homesites flowers and shrubs. A luncheon hosted by Mrs Gordon Vandereritl followed, and the group announced its next meeting with Mrs B S Lovemire on May 3 at 4078 Starborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dewan
Boston
Carrollton
W. D. Binith
H. Wilkin
J.P. Rho
Ray Dogan Pariatudnturi
C. A. Jotureton Euaitor
I'l Lawis
Burnett
Lean Smith
Rene
Texas
Mra
Gordon Vandereritl
Cru
Lovemirs
Starborough
Dally
Carrollton High School Graduation Party at College Street
Class members gathered at Annie Starke’s College Street home Friday night to celebrate the Carrollton High School graduating class. Decorations featured pink and white glass colors and roses. Progressive Bunco entertained guests before a two course luncheon served by Miss Annie and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMisa Annie Starke
Ati
College Street
Carrollton High School
Annie
Boston Transcript Sporting Roundup Noted
A brief sporting notice from the Boston Transcript highlights local games and results with emphasis on team performances and key players. The report captures final scores, notable plays, and upcoming matchups affecting standings.
Fragmented Teen Dialogue Reflects Church Visit Confusion
A garbled dialogue overheard mentions going to church when preaching and questions why not every Sunday. The fragment hints at a learner’s curiosity about faith and preaching routines.
The Likeness Mystery From a Wild Crackerjack Tale
In a brisk dialogue style a character named Mandy is questioned about a likeness or image of a flying creature or entity. The fragment hints at humor and confusion, with social interaction and a hint of challenge or deception surrounding a pictured subject.
Mrs Rex Good Plans Visit to Marsoun With Family
Mrs Rex Good and two children departed Thursday for Ian Marsoun to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs HL Thomson, during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Good
Ian Marsoun
Mr. and
Mya
Untitled fragment on domestic scene and old dress
A fragmented note describes a marital scene involving a wife and an old ale dress. The text references men tying something and a draft or vapors, hinting at a personal domestic moment with unclear details.
Farmers Branch Wins Double Header In District 1 Baseball
Farmers Branch defeats Leving and Irving in a district No 1 baseball double header. Breadrovo pitched in game 1 with 9 strikeouts, Tevingale allowed few hits. Thweatt and Pierce starred with three hits apiece. In game 2 Trevise limited the opponents to four hits and two runs as District 1 won seven hits and five runs. Mayberry and D Urome contributed two hits each, with Mayberry stealing bases.
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Leving
Irving
Arto
Breadrovo
Tevingale Mont Helpions
Thwett
Pierce
D. Urome
Mayberry
Mayberry Iso Atole Toro
Senior Play Federation Club Picnic in Dallas County
The Senior Play Federation Club plans a charity picnic to fund school needs with tickets sold by women’s clubs. Mrs. Cheater will coordinate the event at the Fair Paris gallery, with art gallery tours and a lecture on the merit of the exhibit led by Mrs. George K. Myers. Farmers Branch Civic Club hosts, aiming to boost attendance and raise funds through May venue details.
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Aaron Borys Preshman
Dallas County Federation
Cheater
Rt Gallery
Fair Paris
Farmers Branch Civic Club
George K. Myers
Carrollton School Honors Pupils With Blue Ribbon Program
Carrollton School introduces a new honors method led by Supt J P Harris to award a blue ribbon reading Honor Pupol Carrollton School 1927 1928. Thirty five seventh graders will advance to high school and thirteen pupils will receive high school diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
J. P. Harris
Jane
William McCraw Seeks Second Term as Dallas County DA
William McCraw announces re election bid for Dallas County district attorney. He thanks Dallas residents for support and pledges to continue diligent work and cooperation with citizens to earn continued public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willinea McCraw
Volera
Dallas
Darrallton Chronicle
McCraw
Dallas County
William McGraw
Dallas Visitors Comer Harris and BHI Archer
Comer Harris and BHI Archer were business visitors in Dallas Sunday.
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Comer Harris
Bhi Archer
Dallas
Pecan Man E. E. Risien’s Orchard Of New Varieties
E. E. Risien of Ban Gabe proudly maintains the world’s only pecan orchard devoted to breeding new varieties. He first grafted the tops of large forest trees, a feat praised by the late vauber Burbant. An uncle of T. Risien, editor here until 1920, he is connected to several community workers including Mra. Ray Degan and Mra. W. Ark Smith. He credits horticultural success to a life spent with plants.
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BB. Risien
Ban Gabe
Risien
Vauber Burbant
Phig
Chronicle
Mra
Ray Degan
Leivic Club
Mra. W
Ark Smith
Mexia
Mr. Risien
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Mike
West
Old Bol
Bon Angelo
Casinyga
Wwe
Carrell
J.T. Rhoton
Allan
Visa
Sue Bicilor Sonat
Palo Pinto
G. Washingwn
First State Bank
C. Davia
Pras
FH. McMurray
E.W. Broadhurst
Ici Cine
Sty Bunker
Sporting News
Boston Transcript
Manny
Rastum
Mandy
Super Thrift
Farmers Branch
Federation Club
Carrollton School
William McCraw
E. E. Risien, Pecan Man
Lucas Undertaking Company
Grapevine
Carrollton Hardware Co
Lungmotor and Ambulance Service
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