Front Porch of the Universe in Apollo Faith
A piece reflecting on Apollo missions, praising astronauts Scott and Irwin for their discipline and bravery. It argues space exploration tests priorities at home, notes astronauts’ faith, cites Jim Irwin carrying Nassau Bay Baptist Church plaque, and contends reverence in space yields a deeper thrill than public spectacle.
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Scott
Irwin
Earth
Isabella
Christopher Columbus
Spain
America
John Glenn
Jim Irwin
Zuri Gregorin
Nassau Bay Baptist Church
Thanks for kindness during my hospital stay
Maxine Couch thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers gifts visits and meals during hospitalization and convalescence. May God bless you for these deeds.
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Maxine Couch
Washington Visitor Duke Dudley Visits Bainbridge Friends
Washington resident Joe Dudley is in Bainbridge Washington visiting friends and enjoying local sights during a short trip. He plans to tour the waterfront and dine at a harbor cafe while in town.
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Washington
Joe Dudley
Bainbridge, Washington
Cottrell Family Reunion at Lake Eanes Park
The Cottrell family held its annual reunion at Lake Eanes Park on Saturday August 7 with 75 relatives and friends attending. Attendees included numerous Cottrells from Austin Rosenburg Breckenridge De Leon and other towns plus local home folks and the next reunion is planned for the first Saturday in August 1972 at Lake Eanes Park.
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Cottrell
Lake Eanes Park
Curtis Bass
Carolyn
Billy
Kimberly
Brownfield
Johnnie McNutt
Rickey
Chris
Judy Hemsley
Roy Pool
Warren Cottrell
Nancy
Ramonia Cottrell
Austin
Lloyd Cottrell
Kermit
Geraldine Cottrell
Tracy
Tina
Abilene
Lese
Kim
Chad Hicks
Rosenburg
Norman Morrison
Glenda
Bobby
Breckenridge
Lewis Cottrell
Sam
Irvin
Frank Martin
de Leon
Mae Cottrell
C. B. Cottrell
Odis Cottrell
Avery Moore
Hale Cottrell
Glen Hammrick
Morrison
Orel Cotttrell
Becky
R. D. Stark
Wylie Walker
Pebble Hicks
Garland
James Hicks
Joe Power
R. K. Waggoner
Kelly
Linda Wright
Mack Stark
Keith
Adam
Ken Walker
Norman Moore
Roxanne
Kevin
Delbert Moore
Horace Cottrell
Neita
Curtis Power
Mary Wilson
Cunningham Family Reunion Highlights 192 Relatives At Comanche County
Descendants of Captain James Cunningham and Susan Cunningham held their annual reunion at Mercer Creek near Newburg in Comanche County. In 1901 the gathering began mid August, with meals, crafts and a steak breakfast at 7:30 a.m. This year 192 relatives and 2 visitors attended. eight of twelve families were represented. Eight births, six deaths and ten marriages reported since last meeting. Dick Cunningham family had most members. Officers for the coming year named Emmett Cunningham of Comanche president, Mrs. Roy Camfield secretary, John Brazier treasurer. The day included reminiscences, visiting and photos. Other items note returns home by Mrs. Earl Card to Pecos and trips by Clyde Williams family to Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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James
Susan Cunningham
Mercer Creek
Newburg
Comanche County
Dick Cunningham
Daisy Willis
Comanche
April Brandon
Bob Brandon
William C. Cunningham
Bellflower
California
Emmett Cunningham
Roy Camfield
Cisco
John Brazier
Comanche, Treasure. the Maintnain
Eugene Perkins
Burton Cunningham
Jess Calloway
Bally Robinson
Roy Henson
Frank Wever
Charlie Swindle
Boaz Couple Returns Home After Visit to Relatives
Mr and Mrs Cumby Scott of Boaz Alabama have returned home after visiting cousins including the Lester Wilsons Hogan Scotts the Seth Scotts and Bozie and Neppie Scott.
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San Antonio
Ernst H. Ebell
Ernest J. Ebell
Mrs
Cumby Scott
Boaz
Alabama
Lester Wilsons
Hogan Scotts
Seth Scotts
Bozie and
Neppie Scott
Comanche County residents urge park rest room upgrades
A letter to the editor from Eugene E Robertson of Comanche County condemns the Lake Eanes Park rest rooms as unsanitary and inadequate. He notes annual family reunions from April to September and calls for better facilities and a public response from city officials.
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Comanche County
Lake Eanes Park
Comanche
State of
Texas
Eugene E. Robertson
Weekend visits across Texas and Piedras Negras
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilkerson with David Katie and Noel visited Six Flags in Arlington and attended the musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown in Dallas. Shelly Houck spent the weekend in Midland with her sister Mrs Richard Engeldahl and Mr Engeldahl. Vicki Lynn Scott visited Abilene with her aunt Miss Judy Scott. Joe Waring and sons Sam Chris and Joe with Mrs Frances Waring visited Piedras Negras Mexico the weekend of August 1.
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Bill Wilkerson
David
Katie
Noel
Six Flags
Arlington
Molly Brown
Dallas
Shelly Houck
Midland
Richard Engeldahl
Mr. Engeldahl
Abilene
Vicki Lynn Scott
Judy Scott
Piedras Negras
Joe Waring
Sam
Chris
Joe
Frances Waring
Mexico
Abilene Visitors Share Weekend With Hatleys
Abilene couple Mr and Mrs Eldon Clem ents and Jason spent the weekend with the Elzie Hatleys in Abilene.
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Abilene
Eldon Clements
Jason
Elzie Hatleys
Furniture First Aid Handbook Preview
Higginbothams or another dealer your wood furniture will need care someday. Clip this article and future ones to build a furniture first aid guide for home repairs.
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Higginbothams
How to Hide Scratches in Wood Furniture at Home
Practical remedies from Mrs. Williams Higginbothams Home Economist include wax polish fine steel wool and gentle rubbing to conceal blemishes. If needed use nut meats linseed oil wax crayons iodine rottenstone and oil to match gloss and finish with cleanup guidance and store contact.
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Williams
Higrinhbothams
Higginbothams
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Jana
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Carl Ellis
Landa
Alvin
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Livingston Florist
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W. Central
Pecos
Earl Card
Boyd Anthony
Mr. Anthony
Ruidoso
Clyde Williams
Jamie
Jerry
Kerry
Jackie Barret
New Mexico
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Clem Hancock
U.S
Jack Morgan
Express
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United States Express Comancy
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U. S. Express
Humphy Welch
Andy Robinson
Hasse
Midland Visitor
Shugart
Thriftee Food
N. HouSton
First Baptist Church
Barbara Williame
Texas Power & Light
Texas Power & Light Company
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