Houston contrasts and growth noted in Alma Jean’s Willow Bend
The piece portrays Houston’s varied neighborhoods, new homes, modern churches and schools, and dense shopping centers reducing downtown reliance. It also traces Houston’s founding in 1836, its brief role as Texas capital, and a side trip to Galveston noting beaches, roads, and the city’s fame as a resort and convention hub.
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Willow Bend
Alma Jean
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Gulf
Houston Area Growth and Towns in Harris County Texas
The text describes Harris County Texas towns including Pasadena and Baytown near Houston, noting Pasadena’s 53,737 population and rapid growth, Baytown’s 28,159 residents, and other towns such as West University, Galena Park, Jacinto City, and Humble. It mentions the San Jacinto area, Pasadena's civic context, industrial plants, and the varied landscapes of Oak Forest and Willow Bend while recording residents and local geography.
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Pasa
Houston
Ship Canal
Houston Independent District
Pasadena
Texas
Baytown
Non
San Jacinto Monument
Humble
Harris County
West University
Galena Park
Jacinto City
South Houston
Tom Ball
Deer Park
Bunker Hill
Hunter’s Creek
Piney Point
Spring Valley
Katy
Card of Thanks for Kindness After House Fire
Words cannot express our gratitude for the many kindnesses shown us when our house burned. May God bless you all for your many good deeds. The J. A. Rogers
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J. A. Rogers
Neighbors Sent Warm Thanks During Illness of Mr Cook
Mr and Mrs W Cook express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends who helped with crops and offered kindnesses duringMr Cook illness. They pray for blessings on all who offered service and kindness.
Steve Hilliard Rites Held July 24
Funeral services for Steve T Hilliard 88 a longtime Comanche County farmer were held July 20 at the Comanche Church of Christ. Burial followed at Pendergrass Cemetery near Sidney. Survived by Lena Jones wife. ten children. five daughters. two sons. five grandsons served as pallbearers.
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Steve T Hilliard
Rt. 2
Comanche
Comanche Church of Christ
T. P. McFerrin
Clarence Bryant
Pendergrass
Sidney
Oak Lawn Funeral Home Chapel
Mr. Hilliard
Hilliard
Lena Jones
Bill Durham
Otis Matthews
Cecil Clark
Tom Farmer
Dallas
Damon Smith
Edcouch
Riley
Douglas Hilliard
Paul Jones
Lit
Stangs Rites Held At Blanket
Harvey H. Stages 84 a Blanket area farmer died Saturday in a Comanche hospital Funeral services were held Monday at Blanket First Baptist Church with Rev Ed Russell officiating Burial followed at Zephyr Cemetery He had lived in the Blanket area about 20 years.
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Harvey H. Stages
Comanche Hospital
Mr. Stages
Blanket First Baptist Church
Ed Russell
Zephyr
Stages
Reverend Glasgow Visits Fort Worth Area Homes
Reverend and Mrs Bill Glasgow of Fort Worth have been Comanche visitors for days. His brother Glasgow and father lie ill in the local hospital while he offers spiritual uplift in homes. Mrs Betty Handcock praises his deep conviction and revelation.
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Bill Glasgow
Fort Worth
Betty Handcock
Local ties noted in obituary fragment
The fragment lists survivors including step-daughter Mrs. Charlies Jordan of Houston, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a brother Bob Hilliard of Lewisville, and sisters Nellie Young of Lewisville and Emma Loyd of Fort Worth. No full obituary context is provided.
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Tlefield
Will Jones
Corsicana
Charlies Jordan
Houston
Bob Hilliard
Lewisville
Nellie Young
Emma Loyd
Fort Worth
Mark Skinner Pioneer Citizen Dies at 89
Mark V Skinner 89 of Rt 3 Comanche died July 23 in a local hospital after months of ill health. A retired bookkeeper and accountant, he lived south of Comanche on State Highway 16 for years and was a Baptist. Funeral July 25 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev E N Strother officiating. interment in Albin Cemetery. He was born October 2 1871 in Mississippi and married Emma Cunningham in 1899. Survived by daughter Mrs J Frank Weaver, two sisters Mrs Willie Taylor and Mrs Sam B Todd, and brother Guyton Skinner.
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Mark V Skinner
Rt. 3
Comanche
Comanche Funeral Home
E. N. Strother
C Cc. Klingman
Albin Cemetery
Sam P. Todd
Burton Cunningham
Tom Spencer
Randal Burton
Joe Lane
Ide Lane
Skinner
Mississippi
Will L
Sallie Miller Skinner
Texas
Comanche County
The
Baptist Church
Emma Cunningham
J. Frank Weaver
Newbury
Willie Taylor
Clarendon
Sam B. Todd
Gustine
Guyton Skinner
Brownwood
Thanks for floral offerings and support after our father’s death
We thank friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers food and deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our father S T Hilliard special thanks to doctors nurses at Blackwood Mims hospital and Oaklawn Funeral Home for their wonderful service May God bless each one from the family 1tp
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Blackwood- Mims Hospital
Oaklawn Funeral Home
S. T. Hilliard
Appreciation Note for Kindness After Mother's Passing
The family of Mrs. S. BE. Catw ile expresses deep thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death. Gratitude is given for food flowers Porter Franks staff Rev. 5. J Isham and singers. thoughts shared in this time of sorrow will be remembered.
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S. FE. Carwile
Porter Franks
J Isham
Catwile
Dallas Pairish visits relatives in Houston
Harold Pairish from Dallas spent his vacation here with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Pairish. Mrs Bob Barton and her son Bill returned home to Houston Friday after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson and other relatives and friends
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Dallas
Harold Pairish
Ray Pairish
Bob Barton
Bill
Houston
J. c. Wilkerson
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Republic of Texas
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Gene Schlee
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Tiny Burton
Herb Goodson
Atlas
Joe Tupin
Bud’s
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Roy McNutt
Gustene
Mcglothlin Farm
NED Stewart
O. F. Hael
Aubbry Johnson
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American Tobacco CO
Mark Skinner
Pat’s
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