Former Clifton Banker Visits Old-time Friends
A Galveston observer recalls a Clifton banker Mr. Butler and his long career from Brownwood to Clifton. He notes his roles at the Gay Bank and National, deputy under his father, and nearly half a century in Mason County. The piece preserves memories of bankers conventions and local habits as the era fades.
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Galveston
Brownwood
Henderson
Winistot
Texas
United States
Gilventon
Butler
Clifton
Ign
Beter
Tle
Dorin
Mason
County Howl
San Angelo
Atau
J. Tom Mercer
Butter
Galvestonian
Bankers
Depres Sim
Alling Station
Mtisk
Local Wedding and Society Notes From Cranfills Gap
Mire Hea Knudson wed Pro Clash of Baytown in St Olaf Church with Rev W J Maakestad officiating. Attending relatives include the Clark and Ball families, Jimmie Goodmin of Temple, and many local names from Hamilton, Waco, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. Dudley Pendleton’s California trip, Grandmother Summers’ service, and Norse visitors Mrs Rost Solberg are also noted in a bustling society brief.
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My Mire
Bernt Dertoteen Saiantay
Jesha Mne Kiodaon
Min
Cin Kaudson
Pro Clash
Baytown
Tenan
Thin Wading Wok
Olaf Lathan Chareh
W. J. Maakestad
Knudson
Bred Clark
Mia
Clark
Marbars
Dorothy
Non
Hwan
Mire
J. F. Ball
Barrlett
EL. Wooley
Moneilo Coldwell
Me. P. Baker, ‘and Minx Modive Kiradson; Mley Pred. EP Chelatenzon
Biarianne Chelatensod
Kilgory
Jimmie Goodmin
Temple
Jorn Koudeon
Hamilton
Lewis
Orukwanil Mire
Doug Jaz Langford
Wexahuchie
Mien Virihe Barteleon
Marlin
Apent
Bertaton
Dudley Pendleton
Cali
Satarday
Dudley Penilleton
Geraldine
Ray Allen
Fire Destroys Part of Burton Ranch Home
Fire broke out in the southwest bedroom of the Burton Ranch home of Bix and Moton near Clifton. The blaze damaged the dining room and adjacent rooms, with total loss estimated at over five thousand dollars as firefighters battled the flames overnight.
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Burton Ranch
Harry Motley
Bix
Moeton
Pearthly
Aed
Martin
Norwegian Leads Field In Francisco Ski Meet
Bax Francisca Calif Fe 19 Leaping 19 fort into spice trom & Fapwow artificial runway Roidar As smorld champion ski Jumper forway competitors. Bon her a the end 2 the genand enand of Intafational sosrmament contest ed by thy Golden Geto Espoettion. Dick for second place 68 120 owt uote Moy Lerma Coberaine MI tied AAP Eigen of Hum Valley Jdatey Welser of the Armerican date ree md Latuinie en abe yearvald high Mhaal ber.
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Bax Francisca
Calif. Fe
Spice Trom & Fapwow
Roidar
Golden Geto Espoettion
Uote
Moy Lerma
Coberaine
Aap
Eigen
Hum Valley
Jdatey Welser
Fragmented Texas highway list with county routes and towns
OCR text shows a patchwork of county and state highway references across Texas. It names several counties Hawkins Col- line Beague and Coryell with routes 84 122 144 88 171 and towns including Godley Glen Rowe Temple Belton Meridian Covington and Wamu Springs, plus distances and junctions near Cleburne Arnett and Arnett House.
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Quimmer
Bite Pighway
Fernmmeighway
Godly
Godley
Zamudryel
Glen Rower
Beague County
Linu
Parker and Hoot
Comeon
Jobnesn
Buffalo Creek
Cleburne
Coryell
Gatesville
Wamu Springs
Covington
Ellisboro
Dies at Killeen. John Ford 78 long Bell County resident
John Ford aged 78 died at the home of his son-in law R. Stansell in Killeen at 4 pm Friday after months of illness. Funeral services will be held at the Stansell home at 3 pm Saturday, conducted by Rev. L J Lester and Rev. G Brashear. Survived by daughters Mrs Beaford Mrs Mundill Mrs Stansell Mrs V G Ludwick Clifton Mrs Royste phonw Temple and Mrs J G Hunt Fort Worth one son H T Ford Phoeniz Ariz one sister Mrs W L Fanning San Antonio and other relatives.
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Killeen
John Ford
Bell County
R. Stansell
U.m
Mian Beaford
Mra
Waller Mundill Andl
Mrv. Stansell
Killesh
V. G. Ludwick
Clifton
Mire
Roystephonw
Temple
J. G. Hunt
Tort Worth
H. Td, Ford
Dy Ove
W. L. Fanning
San Antonio
Piersons Celebrate Birthday With Festive Dinner
Mr and Mrs Oris Pierson entertained friends at their home Monday evening with delight, marking a birthday anniversary. The dining table looked festive with face cloths and candles. A delicious buffet of mock chicken, mashed potatoes, and other dishes was served.
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Ned
Meridian Court and Local News Briefs
Meridian Court and Local News item highlights a series of community updates. Mrs Campbell is improving after visiting Goldthwaite with her son Dr Campbell. Dr Laurence Jordan and Bob Butler hosted Mrs Jordan and Mrs Butler’s mother during a weekend visit. Edwin Grimes, student at A M College, spent the weekend with his father J O Grimes. Mrs Lee Clark returned from Valley Stilis after hosting Mr Georgia Me Mise. Mary Coston visited with her parents Dr and Mrs T C Contam of Cotton. Miss Tole Crosley visited her father W W Crosley in Valley Mills. Mrs G H Williams and her mother Mrs Bowen attended a Ball Park Auditorium concert Friday night and returned to Meridian Saturday. Mr and Mrs W C Howent and children of Waxahachie visited Meridian. Continued on Last Page.
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J. . McConnell
Goldthwaite
Valley Millarant
G. Hl. Williams
Ars. Williams
Mra. Bowen
Jeocurt
Nelson
Eddy
Ball Park Auditorium
Meridian
W. C. Howent
Waxilachie
Hur
Bosque Club Boys Win In State Pig Contest
Bosque County 4 H boys earned a third place in a state pig contest. Sponsored by the Swine Brothers Association, prize money and honors went to top counties from about 125 counties. County Agent Lawrence reports several more schools to be organized and about 200 boys to be extolled by late March as club work expands locally.
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Bosque County
Connally introduces freight rate bill in U S Senate
Senator Tom Connally of Texas introduced a bill in the U S Senate to remove inequalities in freight rates across the Southwest and other regions. The act would bar carriers from giving undue preferences and would require the Interstate Commerce Commission to study and adjust rates to eliminate disparities and promote free movement of traffic. Hearings are set for February 27 before the Interstate Commerce Committee to craft a unified measure.
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Senate
Texas
United States
Tom Connally
Connally
Aid
Interstate Commere Commission
Taforcé
Abs
Consally
Interstate Commerce of
Texas Pine Paper Used on Dallas News
Fragmented OCR describes paper made from Texas pine used in a Dallas newsprint process. It mentions a 3 pound sheet run through the press, covering editorial pages and printer stamps, with garbled phrases about origin and mechanics.
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Texas
Dallas News
Dallas
Deller
Mmouth
Anensen
Lions Club Seeks Parade and Fair Plans For Fall
Over thirty members attended the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday noon despite weather. Plans were set for a central Texas Fair parade next fall and a gala fair to mark the club’s ten year Charter Night in April. The group discussed a cheese plant initiative and a health project, with Miss Helen Abernathy as a guest and performer.
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Lions Club
Central Texas
Clifton Lions
Lions
Sayé
Helen Abernathy
Fern Bronstad
Miss Abernathty
Abernathy
Clifton Cats Triumph Over Hillsboro In Second Win
The Clifton College Cats defeated Hillsboro 88 to 24 for their second victory. P O Dubs led scoring with 12 points, five eleven, as Dahl fueled a late second half surge to secure the win. The Cats, after early trouble in netting, led by Dahl and held firm until the final whistle.
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Clifton College Cats
Hillsboro
P.O. Dubs
Clifton
Dahl
Cats
John Tarleton
Easky
Ranger
Ranger Banm
Cate
Male Killed by Auto, Owner Faces Charges
A man was killed in an auto incident and the vehicle owner faces charges. The Waew News-Tribune reports the complaint was filed before the Justice of the Pemod. Authorities outline the alleged role of the owner and the pending legal action in the case.
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Waew News-Tribune
Justice of the
Pemod
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Cleveland Sherpitz
J. Hock
Tad
Mail
Fie
Cranfills Gap
Francisco
V. C. Ludwick
Oris Pierson
Tre Tannard Berea
Caochiovtovakia
University of Chiccago
Meridian Court
Bosque Club
U. S
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