De Cordova's Texas Legacy Recalled in Bosque County History
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee reviews a Texian Press reprint of Jacob De Cordova's Texas: Her Resources and Her Public Men (1838). The article outlines De Cordova's Jamaica birth, Texas ventures from 1837, De Cordova's Herald and Immigrant Guide, Basque County years, burial moves, and his impact on Texas land, maps, and industry including an eventual De Cordova Dam on the Brazos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texian Press of
Waco
Jacob de Cordova
Tike
Texas
Waco Tribune-Herald
de Cordova
Jamaica
Waco Village
Brazos
Phineas
Decordova's
Herald and Immigrant Guide
Basque County
Kimbell’s Bend
State
Rebekahs
IOOF
Cabeza de Vaca
Stephen F. Austin
United States
Europe
Bosque County
Kimbell
Galveston
Jos
Death of Mrs John McKinney Noted in Waco
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. John McKinney of Waco sister of Mrs. Carl Cummings and J C Jones former resident of this community Services held Monday afternoon Other local mentions include graduation trips and holiday visits by relatives from Den ton Gatesville Waco DeSoto Groves Abernathy Valley Mills Mount Calm and Valley Mills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinney
Waco
DeSoto
Charley Miles
Charles Mitchell
Meagan
Groves
Marshal Mitchell
Mitchell
R. W. Lumpkins
Abernathy
Buster Vickrey
Gerald Northup
Ed Theile
Three Cliftonians Earn Degrees at TCU Commencement
Three Clifton residents graduated from Texas Christian University at spring ceremonies on June 4. Peggy Hulene Aars Donna Lynn Green Wade and Kay Kincheloe earned Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics respectively. The event in Daniel Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth featured 807 degrees, with Dr. J. M. Moody presiding as chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TCU
Clifton
Texas Christian University
Peggy Hulene Aars
Scott Lane
Donna Lynn Green- Wade
Route 1
Kay Kincheloe
North Avenue N
Daniel Meyer
Fort Worth
J. M. Moody
Newton J. Robinson
First Christian Church
Amarillo
TCU Board of Trustees
Daniel Meyer Coliseum
Mrs Morton Guest Speaker at Goodall-Witcher Auxiliary
The Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary met May 27 at Clifton City Hall with 20 members. Head Nurse Mrs Charles Morton spoke on duties the auxiliary may take on, aiming to have volunteers in hospital by late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Clifton City Hall
Charles Morton
J. L. Hutcheson
Leslie Vance
Jim Tuttle
Dallas
Classifieds call Clifton Record for buying selling or trading
If you have anything to buy sell or trade call The Clifton Record at 675 3336 for listings and ads.
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Hospital
Fairview residents share weekend visits with families including the Blassingames Downeys and Howards. Mrs A L Siepert entered Hillcrest Hospital for tests. Friends wish her a quick recovery as galas, travel and extended family visits unfold across Fort Worth Cleburne Dallas and Clifton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Moore
Cleburne
W. P. Downey
Dick Blassingame
PR Downey
Jerry Howard
Robin
Brad
Carrollton
Dick Blassingames
H.C. Bernhardts
Clifton
Diana
Gale Bernhardt
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Clifton, Texas
Joy Sch
Meridian
Gram
Jenson & Parks Insurance Agency
N. Ave
SGUC
By Rebecca D. Radde
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Osheim News
Cliftonians
Janet Holder
Ameri
NBTA
Mrs. Morton
Fairview News
Garrison
Mayo’s Office Supply
Royal Standard and Portable
Totalia
West 5Th St
Fha
Sherwin-Williams Paints
U. £. Schow Lumber Co., Inc
West 3Rd St
J. M. Martin
Lakeside Village
Morgan
Koppers
International Harvester Combine Harvest
International Harvester 151
International Harvester
Massey-Harris
Willard Alverson
Frank Tipton
Servic
Abbott Ave
Hillsboro
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