History of Opportunity and a Diverse Bequest in Beaumon
A column recounts a Black cab driver and heirs in Beaumont with links to Clarksville and Evansville. It profiles a thrifty, devout man who built real estate, funded a church, and left property to heirs including a Negr y lawyer’s family. The piece ties to local faith, politics, and a broader message of perseverance across races. It also notes local correspondents, printers, and community efforts shaping the paper and year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkville
Almont x
Beaumont
Port ‘Arthur
Chian Brown
Mwo Tion
H. J. Reichert
Clifton
George Diehm
Womeck
Evansville
Indiana
South
Bonham News
Christmas Visit Brings Fort Worth Guests to Linton Pair
Fort Worth residents Mr xpd Bry and Ernest Walter visited relatives in Linton with Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller and their son Gene. The group stayed for the Christmas holiday and spent time with local friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xpd Bry
Linton and Tife Pony
Ernest Walter
Clarence Miller
Gene
Fort Worth
Homecoming and New Year wishes in Ads Oklahoma scene
Local visitors from Ads Oklahoma Fort Worth Dallas Galveston and more gather for a Christmas visit with Mrs R S Mixon. R H Mueller notes his children at home amid plans for a better 1987 while Bruce Parks and Alvin Roche return from Nebraska with Hereford cattle for the Parks Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cartlidge
Hitleson
France
Joseph
Ads, Oklahoma
Ruby Mixon
Fort, Worth
Joseph Mixon
Dallas
France Mixon
Galveston
Christ ‘Mas
R.S Mixon
R. H. Mueller
Mosheim
The
Record
Waco News-Tribune
Bruce Parks
Alvin Roche
Nebranka
Parks
Mr. Parks
Sweet potato diet of Papua people native to interior
United States government anthropologist F E Williams reports Papua interior inhabitants rely almost entirely on sweet potatoes. He notes the tubers belong to the morning glory family with creeping stems and heart shaped leaves. The article discusses global origins and classification debates on sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey D. Merlone
Pew
Weith
Dr. Einstein
John Jacob Astor
Corneliua Vanderbilt Jr
Interior
Harold L. Lekes
Papua
F. E. Williams
United States
Williams
South America
Clifton Repair Shop Card of Thanks Expression of Gratitude
A fragmented card of thanks from Noctis aide of Huthan and Mab expresses heartfelt gratitude to many friends for their support and sympathy. The message mentions affection and appreciation for caring thoughts during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Repair Shop
Raitzlahioe
Ante Toys
Noctis Aide
Huthan
Closing Out Chevrolet and Dodge Ford Vehicle Notes
Listing includes a 1981 Chevrolet track with dual wheels priced 197.60 and a 1929 Dodge truck at 575 for A. G. Gilliam Motor Co. Also mentions 1929 Ford tracks priced 85. Details reflect a local auto dealer inventory cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Gilliam Motor Co
Sects Fate T On Rh The Ng Ht Polece
Fragmentary text mentions Hibert Melton of the U S Air Service and an attorney at home during Christmas. The garbled lines reference a tailor, a chasis, wheels, gearing, and a man named Jana mounting on resilient supports. Overall, unclear event details and no coherent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilin
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Sriram
Tim
Fanne
A.C. Joble
Joble
Oncar Granrud
J. A. Doblyancki
Ine
Iin
Melanie
Avery
Firth Avery
Hibert Melton
U. 8 Air Service
offAloord
Wield
Han Attioniy
Kansas
Superior Bread
Tbs
Coronado
Atlas
la France Beauty
Inez Larsen
Tyich
Clifton Terpantils Cormpaury
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