Bride Jane Matthews Marries Dwain Lesley in Garden Church Ceremony
Jane Matthews wed Dwain Lesley on May 31 at a church ceremony officiated by Clarence Bryant. The bride wore a rose lace sheath with re-embroidered lace and tulle, and carried a white Bible with a white orchid. The reception followed at a home in Durham with guests including Mrs. Shankle and Brinson Dixon McGuire.
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Jane Matthews
Dwain Lesley
Odis Matthews
Rt. 3
Mrs. R
Downing Com
Cole- Cts
Can- Colorado
Fort Worth
4S Distributing
Clarence Bryant
Cere
Alex McBroom
Brownwood
Gladiolus
Toni Evridge
Godfrey
Helen
McEwin
Iorden
Urham
Charles Shan- Ming
Mattie McEwin
Lesley
White seeks re election to head Texas agriculture department
Commissioner John C White urged Texans to back his re election saying every city household benefits from department duties. He cited a 1600 mile Texas tour and claimed agriculture services rose up to 300 percent in some programs without higher taxes. White, 33 years old, emphasized efficient administration and farm service leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Department of Agriulture
John C. White
White
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture Services
North Texas
John White
Breakfast protection for a productive day
A magazine style note urges a proper breakfast as protection for a ready mind and body. State University of Iowa studies show those who eat breakfast are quicker in reactions, perform better in tasks and sports, and stay slimmer. It warns against coffee and a cigarette with no food and lists components like fruit juice eggs or other proteins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Agricultural leader at Midwestern University Wichita Falls re-elected
The head of the Department of Agriculture at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls won re election over two opponents in 1952 and 1956 campaigns and faced no opposition in 1954. The article notes his ongoing leadership ahead of his election to office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Comanche County Peanut Crop Ahead At Southwest Meet
Hezzie Dean of Comanche spoke at the Southwest Peanut Growers Association meeting in Gorman noting Comanche County will plant about 50 000 acres this year with 80 percent already in and some late planting remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezzie Dean
Comanche
Southwest Peanut Growers Association
Gorman
Comanche County
Revival at Rock Bluff Baptist Church Opens
A revival starts Friday July 18 at Rock Bluff Baptist Church led by Pastor S Q Henderson. Services are at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Bluff
Rock Bluff Baptist Church
S. Q. Henderson
Absentee Voting Ends July 22
Absentee voting in the First Democratic Primary ends at close of day July 22, with voters urged to cast ballots before the deadline at their designated polling locations.
Jeff Blair Dies in California after De Leon residency
Jeff Blair a former De Leon area resident died recently at Hanaker. He was buried at Anahauc.
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Jeff Blair
de Leon
Hanaker
Anahauc
Polio Strikes De Leon Boy Leads to Fort Worth Hospital
The 6 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Moreland of De Leon was stricken with polio last week and removed to a Fort Worth hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
George Moreland
de Leon
Fort Worth
Bids Sought for 377 67 Highway Improvement
Officials call for bids on the 11.105 mile upgrade of Highway 377 67 from Dublin to Stephenville. The project covers road widening resurfacing drainage and safety enhancements affecting local travel and commerce. Public works details outline bidder requirements timelines and project scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Stephenville
Blakley Seeks First Elective U.S. Senate Term
William A Blakley rose from an unknown Texas figure to a pivotal ally in the Senate. His 1957 appointment helped tilt control toward Democrats, and now he campaigns to win his first elective term, pitching a stance of sound Democratic government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Blakley
U. S. Senate
Texas
Washinton
Senate
Blakley
Bill Blakley
Hatchel area oil drill targets 2750-foot well
Horace FE White formerly of Hasse and now in Brownwood is drilling a 2750-foot wildcat well two miles south of Hatchel in Run mela County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace FE. White
Ormerly
Hasse
Brownwood
Hatchel
Runmela County
Highway 16 Rebuild Planned Between Coe Manche and De Leon
State officials announced a two year project to relocate and reconstruct State Highway 16 between Coe Manche and De Leon. The work aims to modernize the corridor and improve safety and traffic flow.
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Coemanche
de Leon
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Mr. Dwain
Batton
Shankle
Ing
Brinson
Dixon McGuire
Aes Shankle
Dallas
Rodney Irby
Ondermilk
Eddie Ray Eason
Ting
Side
US. Department of Agriculture
Lampasas County
WOULE
Hubert Phillips’ Cafe
Sougreen West Grand Ave
Hubert Phillips
NW Corner
Dept. of Ag
France
Clemons Motor Co
Ford - Mercury
Pol Adv
Tor
Jim Bluna
Wildcat
Mem
Bers
Burton
Keep Judge
QE Peece
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