Ward seeks return to Texas House of Representatives
Representative J. Ward announces re election bid for state representative from Somervell Bosque Hamilton Johnson and Mills Counties. He cites seniority in the 61st Legislature and chairmanships, highlights farm to market roads mental health and education initiatives, and argues for economic restraint and rural district protection ahead of the 62nd Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
House of Representatives
J. &. Ward
Somervell
Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson and Mills Counties
54Th
Texas
Rep. Ward
Rep
Glen Rose
of Texas
Glen Rose - Somervell County
Bosque County Farm Bureau aims for 800 members in 1970 drive
Governor Preston Smith proclaims Farm Bureau Week in Texas as Bosque County launches a 1969 to 1970 enrollment drive. Calvin Rueter is president, Henzie L. Rodgers chairs membership, urging all farmers to join. The text highlights Farm Bureau achievements in animal health laws farm roads egg grading and insurance ventures.
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Preston Smith
Farm Bureau
Texas
Calvin Rueter
Rt. 1
Clifton
Bosque County Farm Bureau
Henzie L. Rodgers
Walnut Springs
Texas Farm Bureau
Blue Cross-Blue Shield of
TFB
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co
Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co
Southern State Farm
Europe
Fort Worth Man Recalls Family Ties to Allen Ranch
Albert Barnes of Fort Worth recounts that his grandfather George Washington Bryant once served as foreman of the Allen Ranch. He notes Bryant’s marriage to Mary Flora Payne, daughter of H. B. Payne, and recalls his mother as their second child who alleged she started the kiln fire on several occasions as rocks heated.
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Allen Bend
Allen Ranch
Katy Bridge
Albert Barnes
Fort Worth
George Washington Bryant
Mary Flora Payne
H. B. Payne
Barnes
Farmers urged support for protections and political voice
Rodgers urged farmers and ranchers to back policies adopted by county state and national conventions to protect their economic future and ensure a voice in government. The appeal emphasized unity across local and national levels and defense of agricultural interests.
Reminiscences of Allen Ranch and Towash in Bosque County
Community memories recount the Allen or Kempner Ranch near Nela and Towash with a cattle dipping site, a railroad siding, and a boxcar waiting area. Nelson Wright notes 1887 beginnings. by 1921 ownership passed to Kempner brothers. A Negro settlement with a school named New Home consolidated with Woppers. Arkansas Bill is remembered for a crooked gambling tale.
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Randy Campbell
Marie Stephenson
Nela
Allen
Modell Wright Miears
Dallas
Frank Wright
Tom Rainey
Allen Ranch
Kempner Brothers
Galveston
Stephenson
Navasota
Bosque
Kempner
Hill County
Towash
Bosque County
Mr. Barnes
Brazos
Whitney
Arkansas
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J. E. Ward
Bosque Co. Farm Bureau
Hollis Pruitt
Fredda Mae Roberts
Bill Ward
Cleburne
Ray
Auto Service
Ralph Ray
Sun
Dial
N. Hwy
Ring Site Wallet Creative
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
TVR
Colvert’'S Pharmacy
Clifton, Texas
Rebecca D. Radde
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Meridian
The
Clifton Record
Allens
Woppers
L. E. Tennison
North Avenue
National Building Centers, Inc
Cea
St. Mary’s
W.A. Rogers Coffee Service
WM. A. Rogers
Goodyear
Coop
Jim Shields
Mgr
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