Greetings From Denver Woman To Proctor Class 1912
A thirty year reunion recollection from a Proctor High School graduate now living in Denver Colorado. The letter recalls classmates Donald Grace Mary Aubrey Henry Clyde Carrie and more, notes career paths and a wish for fellow 1912 graduates to write back. It ends with a short poem about hope and family.
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Proctor High School
Donald
Grace
Mary
Aubrey
Henry
Romeo
Clyde
Carrie
Wonder Girl
Nature
New Mexico
Denver
Colorado
Mrs Mendosa Woolley Dies After Illness At Gustine
Mrs Mendosa Campbell Woolley of Gustine died May 23 1942 after a period of illness. Born May 26 1871 she was a devout Christian and longtime Methodist. Survived by husband W H Woolley daughter Mrs Chas Froh three brothers and sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Gustine Methodist Church with Rev J D Smoot and Rev George Greebon officiating.
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Mentosa’ Campbell Woolley
Bee H. ‘Woolleey
Gustine
Gustine Methodist Church
J. D. Smoot
George Greebon
Walnut Springs
O. D. Johnson
L. R. Daniel
D. A. Swope
Coin Seago
Cleburne Willingham
Jesse Allen
Eva Compton
Vera Bumgarner
O. C. Smith
Ella Mae Stephens
Adelle Barnett
Ola Jean Daniel
Coretta Speed
Waco
Mendosa Campbell Woolley
Methodist Church
W. H. Woolley
Bailey
Chas. W. Froh
Stephenville
Terry Brandt
C. E. Anderson
Lamkin
Charlie Campbell
Mack
M. L. Campbell
Carlsbad
N. M
Woolleey
Woman's Missionary Society
Jesus
Mary
Navy enlistee Robert Jackson visits Sid ney parents
Robert Jackson formerly of McCamey toured Sid ney to see his parents Mr and Mrs Wolley Jackson while enroute to the Naval Base at Corpus Christi He has enlisted in the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate Second Class The note also includes a verse from Ethel R Weber of Denver Colorado wishing protection and peace.
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Robert Jackson
McCamey
Wolley Jackson
Sidney
Naval Base
Corpus Christi
Jackson
Navy
Fitzgerald Describes Curculio Threat and Control in Orchard
Fitzgerald explains why a light fruit crop is likely and outlines curculio life cycle. He notes wet years and weeds raise infestations, suggests shaking insects from trees, encouraging predators like hogs sheep and geese, and using apricots as trap trees while spraying. He praises blackberries as nutritious and prefers them for survival.
Holstein Cow Sets World Milk Production Record
Carnation Ormsby Madcap Fayne a Holstein cow at Carnation Farm in Seattle set a world record with 41 943.4 pounds of milk in a year. The cow averaged 115 pounds daily and peaked at 146.5 pounds in a single day, under the Holstein Friesian Association and Washington State College supervision with Carl Cockerell milking four times daily.
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Carnation Ormsby
Capper
Holstein-Friesian Association
Washington State College
Carl Cockerell
Rehearing Denied Jehovah Witnesses in Comanche Case
The Court of Criminal Appeals denied rehearing requests from Jehovah Witness members fined for distributing sect literature in Paris and Floresville. Mrs. John Hilley of Sidney is the Comanche defendant in the case. Rev W G Gwaltney, pastor of Blanket Methodist, learned of a transfer to Burleson and engaged Burks Transfer and Storage Company of Comanche to move his household goods amid their bonded insured service.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Paris
Comanche
Floresville
John Hilley
Sidney
W. G. Gwaltney
Blanket
Burleson
Burks Transfer and Storage Company of
Burks
Boxed vitamins promise health and longevity
The text argues against overreliance on vitamin boxes and berries, suggesting that selling health is more valuable than overinflated claims about long life. It frames a critique of marketing hype in the health supplement trade.
Soil Conservation District Publishes 44 Page Program
The Upper Leon Soil Conservation District releases a 44 page program funded by Dublin Comanche Gorman Cisco businessmen. Leaders T E Hughes W J Fritts J H Huddleston J B Eberhart T E Castleberry oversee the magazine with farm illustrations and a district map page two. Free copies available at soil conservation offices.
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Soil Conservation District
Upper Leon
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings
Walter Woolley and family express heartfelt gratitude for assistance through illness and death of their beloved companion and mother. They thank friends for expressions of sympathy and wonderful floral offerings and wish God’s blessings as reward.
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Walter Woolley and
Lt Earl Pettit at Fort Sam Houston
Lt Earl Pettit, 1942 Texas A&M graduate, now stationed at Fort Sam Houston with the Second Engineer's Battalion, will be joined by his bride Miss June Long who will move to San Antonio this weekend.
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Earl Pettit
Fort Sam Houston
Texas A&m
Pettit
June Long
San Antonio
Local anglers report mixed catches at Lake Banes
Several residents observed ongoing fishing at Lake Banes with diverse results. Some anglers brought in small bass and panfish while others had limited success, reflecting a range of outcomes during recent outings.
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Lake Banes
Alexander McCullough Rites Said At Gustine
Miss Lula Mae Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Alexander of Hazel Dell wed Loyd McCullough Jr son of Mr and Mrs Loyd McCullough of Blanket at the First Baptist Church in Gustine The ceremony was by Rev R M McGinnis They will live in Brownwood where he is employed Both graduates of Gustine high school
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Lula Mae Alexander
R. M. Alexander
Hazel Dell
Loyd McCullough, Jr
Lucille
Arritta Hickman
W. A. McCay
Jane Livingston
Cecil Fickle
Billie White
Gustine High School
Brownwood
Mr. McCullough
Scottie Allen Birthday Party Observed By Family Friends
Scottie Allen was honored on his birthday with a party hosted by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Carnes. Guests enjoyed a red white and blue cake baked by Viola Bullard and a spread of cookies and fruit while games were played under oak trees. Attendees included Earl Bullard Treva McGuire Theta Fay Bullard Mary Belle Reed Dava Deen Reed Dalton Rasco Ted Littlejohn Willie Fay Dawson Viola Bullard Dean Albin Barbara Allen and Mrs Rasco serving drinks.
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Scottie Allen
Scottie
Guy Carnes
Viola Bullard
Earl Bullard
Treva McGuire
Theta Fay Bullard
Mary Belle Reed
Dava Deen Reed
Dalton
R. E. Nance Displays Large Irish Potatoes
R E Nance of the Board Church community shows a sample of unusually large Irish potatoes. He bought 200 pounds of Owl Brand from Joe Hicks Fruit Stand and has harvested over 2500 pounds from 100 pounds reds and 100 pounds whites. He claims minimal cultivation and notes local merchants praise the potatoes and urges home production to feed the Army.
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R. E. Nance
Board Church
Joe Hicks
Comanche
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promotes Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement notes Ballard's Snow Liniment available since 1883 as an inexpensive aid for muscular congestion from sprains strains bruises and overexertion. Bottles priced 30c and 60c.
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Ballard
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Proctor
You
U. S. Navy
Ethel
Ethel R. Weber
South York
Denver, Colo
Fitzgerald
J. E. Fitzgerald
Hoe
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
South Side Square
Texas
Soil Conservation Offices
Western Auto Associate Store
Burk’s
Comanche, Texas
Chief Dry Cleaners
East Side
Alexander McCullough
Mr. Nance
Durham
Rx. Pharmacy
Riley
Drive-In Grocery
Brightman & Son
United Nations
Uncle Sam
Farmers Produce Co
Geo. C. McKinzie
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