South African mining firms dominant in world output
South Africa’s major mining groups controlled large shares of global production across gold copper and coal. Anglo American dominated coal and Africa’s output while De Beers linked operations boosted diamond sales. Transkei plans industrialization and a synthetic diamond factory opened at Shannon, with further expansions and tremor research funded by the Chamber of Mines and Bernard Price Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Free World
Rhodesian
de Beer Consolidated
Anglo American Collieries
Africa
Transkei
Transvaal
Shannon
Harry Oppenheimer
Anglo-American Corporation
de Beers Corporation
Johannesburg
Master Builders
Master Builders’ Association
Industrial Council
Umtata
Bantu Investment Corporation
Orange Free State
Chamber of Mines
Bernard Price Institute For Geophysical Research
Neville Cook
The
Institute
United States
South African Foundation
Britain
Southampton
Building Permits Listed for Numerous Homes in City
A long list of building permits is shown for numerous individuals and firms across areas including Enchanted Woods Garden Oaks and Post Oak Village. Entries name owners or tenants, addresses, contractors such as The Culwell Co and Matthews High Co, and permit values from 1,000 to 12,995 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Moore
Warwana
Standard Hig. Co
Enchanted Woods
B. D. Huse
Ogden
The
Culwell Co
Park Place
J. C. Moore
Azalendell
Contr
Garden Oaks
Presidential Homes
Libbey, General Dist. Co
Oak Forest
EH. P. Hyde
Turquoise
R. Schuster Co
Springdale
Jelco Bildrs
Riverview
Texian Inc
Tanglewood
Canterbury Co
Vernage L. & M Thermal Co
Canterbury Village
Enis Randle
Los Angeles
Matthews Hig. Co
Florida Gardens
C. B. Smith
Lazy Spring
Jordan & Webb Co
Hubbard Const. Co
Santa Fe
Gateway Sheet Metal
Garden Villas
Fred E. Starks
Gumas
Circle Air Co
Fruitland
M. Ruffino
Colquitt
the Culwell Co
Forrester
J. Cartorron
Tannehill Aircap Inc
Holly Park
D. A. Michaels
Viking
J. R. Hobbs Co
Paul McGee
Ridgeview
Tom Sawyer Co
Ridgecrest
Rex G. Oaks
Ripplebrook
Post Oak Village
Michael Holdren
Nocturne Jordan & Webb Htg. Co
Enchanted Forest
J. R. Herman
Grovewood Texfan Inc
Timbergrove Manor
Starkey Lbr. Co
Burdine, Texfan Inc
Marilyn Estates
E. J. Banks
Rosedale
Install. Service Co
Tierwester Oaks
Mac Thomas
Underwood
Ayrshire
M. H. Fortson
Downridge
Westbury
John Teed
Richmond
E. Teaff Co
Aston Oaks
V. Sorenson
Hollister
R. Cox
Timbercreek
J. R. DeLay
Paisley
Tex- Temp Co
Meyerland
John Robbins
Stoney Brook
P & S Sales Co
Briarmeadows
Percy C. Moore
Paradise
South Acres
Smith Sems
White Rock
W. J
Eddington
Sunnyside
Ross Const. Co
Briarhurst Fleming Aircon. Co
Trafalgar West
E. R. Padgitt
Palisades
Matthews Htg. Co
Property Contractors and Addresses in River Oaks Area
A long list details numerous individuals and firms with addresses and contract values for construction, alterations, or improvements in River Oaks and adjacent neighborhoods. Items include Jas Hargrove, R W Johnson, Herbert Nester, Double F Construction, Texfan Inc, Browning-Furlow, Clifton-Womack, and others, with lot numbers and amounts ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 dollars. The record also notes withdrawals by several businesses such as Art's Tire Regrooving Service and Palms Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Hargrove
Tiel. Way
Air- O-Matic.,inc
Contr
River Oaks
Christ: Church
Shadow
Lawn Massey-Graves Co
Shadow Lawn
Inverness
Masey-Graves Co
Herbert Nester
Rockford
Warren Refrig. Co
Inwood Terrace
Glenwyck American Airco
Brentwood West
Fred Wall
Smooth Oak
Texfan Inc
Dumbarton Village
Augustus Placide
Wentworth
Clifton-Womack Co
Haden Terrace
Rex Williams
Glen Prairie
Browning - Furlow Contr
Glenbrook Valley
W. B. Wainright
Montgrew Browning - Furlow
George Zarzana
Waco
S. E. Teaff Co
Phillips
Chas. G. Truitt
Taylorcrest
Billings
Sharpstown
C. C. Errace
Ray S. Burris
Locke Lane
Wood-Leppard Co
Fred Kreye
Kury Lane
General Dist. Co
Timbergrove Manor
R. H. Hitt
McKinney Aircon
Briarcroft
T. B. Wood
North Braeswood
M. R. Matzinger
Ella Lee Lane
Avalon Place
J. A. Ojemann
Long Point Spring
A. H. Osborne
Jas. Mayfield
Marliwe
The
Buzbee Co
Tiffany
Westbury
South Glen
Glen Norwood
Hillcroft
Marital Licenses Listed For Local Area Couples
The marriage licenses section lists numerous couples with ages and addresses including Barry Ward and Ruth Lewis in Corpus Christi, Frederick Graham and Lanelle Symmonk, and Donald Duty and Shirley Rieder, among others. Other pairs include Virgil Bailey and Susan Ragnes, James Cessna and Vondane Wall, and Robert Summers with Audry Holder, reflecting widespread announcements across Texas and adjoining states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Townley Graham
Lyndon
Lanelle Joy Symmonk
Blossom
Donald Eugene Duty
Sunny Dr
Shirley Ann Rieder
Ave C
William Ernest Westrup, Jr
W. Alabama
Shari Lynn Cooper
Virgil Earnest Bailey, Jr
Friendly Rd
Susan Marie Anne Ragnes
Humble
Texas
Gayland Clarence Steubing
Ave E
Galveston
Sharley Lou Early
Swarthmore
James Steven Cessna
Utica
Vondane Wall
Emporia
Robert Andrew Summers
Kitty Lane
Audry
Ann Holder
West Dr
Edna
Felipe
Mary Margaret Markle
Chiswell
James Robert Bullard
Highland
Barbara Michaeline Lott
Vanita Place
Lynn Scott Patton
Wesley
Greenville
Angie Lois Bettcher
Norfolk
Marvin Leroy Strawther
Bostic
Patsy Ruth Swearingen
Allwood
Johnny Douglas Osborn, Jr
Archley Dr
Elizabbeth McGoodwin
Ridgemore
Jimmy Herbert Elrod
South
Houston
Vonicille Marie Upton
Ave
Tex
Lloyd Edwin Rowel
Dayton
Ethel Rae Wood
Hudson
Donald Lee Lucas
Mattie Nell Adams
Jim Bob Crocker
Bartlett
Barbara Ann Gann
W. Troy
Donald Wayne Hopkins
Pine Tree
Barbara Ann Smith
Truscon
David Lawrence Luftig
Marshall
Sheila Gay Robin
Cosby
Isaac Jefferson O'Neal
Marie Woodard
Rodger
Leroy Joseph
Lucy Mac Lilly
Leafton Lane
Oscar Robert Woodard
Mary Louise Holdman
Knoxville
R. C. Atkinson
Hattie Mae Cooper
Lady
New Local Firms and Property Names Listed in 2009 Directory
A listing captures firms and individuals including Golden Associates at 2009 Dryden Rd, Robert F. Moncrief. Bob Lee & Co. Invalid Coach Service at 21714 Grace by Bob Lee. Texas Natl Bank Bidg. North Central Oil Corp. John P. Wemple vice president. Coley Property Management at 13333 W. Alabama. Harold Coley. A M Kinghorn. A P Kinghorn. J Ray Driver Jr. Oscar's Auto Parts & Salvage at A215 N. Shepherd. Oscar W. Horelica. Reliable Roofing & Const Co at 107 E. John Alber Rd. David K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Associates
Dryden Rd
Robert F. Moncrief
Bob Lee & Co
Grace
Bob Lee
Texas Natl. Bank Bidg
North Central Oil Corp
John P. Wemple
Gen. Prir
Coley Property Management
Alabama
Harold Coley
A. M. Kinghorn
A. P. Kinghorn
J. Ray Driver, Jr
Oscar’s Auto Parts & Salvage
N. Shepherd
Oscar W. Horelica
Reliable Roofing & Const, Co
E. John Alber
David K
Deeds and transfers listed with values and retirements
A list of real estate transfers and retirements including parcel details figures and dates. Entries involve parties such as H O Crawford, J D Estetter, F Spuhler, W Waddil and others with lot numbers blocks subdivisions and sale prices ranging from $10 to $30,000 and tax or status notes. Several retentions indicate retirement to addresses like Hartwick Mimosa and Bay Villa with dates in late May to June 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwick
H. O. Crawford
Highlands
Baytown
F. Spuhler
Mr. Jacobson
Bay Villa
W. Waddil
F. H. Clark
Alber Beinhorner
J. D. Taylor Sur
C. D. Ross
L. L. Estes Jr
Marilyn
Scotch Invest
J. B. Pruitt
River Woods Estates
Moss Oaks
Multiple Property Liens Assigned Across Subdivisions
A sequence of lien assignments and mortgage transfers is reported, listing entities such as Empire Investment Co of Ho and National Farm Life Insurance Co. for Briarcliff Place Lot 144, and other transfers including Millcreek Building Corp to University Savings & Loan, Sharpstown sections, Springdale, Wilshire Park, Candlelight Estates, Westbury, Tanglewood, Oak Forest, Southdale, Windsor Village, and Southdale parcels. Dates range mainly in May 1963 with several entries and dollar amounts from $11,400 to $79,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Inv. Co
National FarmLife Ins. Co
Briarcliff Place
Drew Mtg. Co
Federal Natl. Mtg. Assn
Galena Pines
Millcreek Bldg. Corp
University Savings & Loan Assn
Sharpstown
Sec
Bik
T. J. Bettes Co
the People’s Sav. Bank
Springdale
Liberty National Life Ins. Co
Wilshire Park
the State Life Ins. Co
Oak Forest
Indianapolis Life Ins. Co
Candlelight Estates
Webster
Bank
Belfort Park
Southern Life & Health Ins. Co
Westbury
Tanglewood
Gulf Coast Inc. Corp
Manhattan Life Ins. Co
Southdale
Windsor Village
Citation by Publication In Ward v Clekotka Harris County suit
The State of Texas commands Leon Clekotka aka L Clekotka and heirs to appear in Harris County District Court on July 15 1963 to answer a petition filed May 24 1963 in case 618 908 by Fred S Ward and Lillian Ward. Plaintiffs claim ownership of Lots 4 and 5 in Humble Acres and allege unlawful ejectment with damages of 31.00 and possession for over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Leon Clekotka
L. Clekotka
District Court of
Harris County
157Th Judicial District of Texas
Houston
Fred S. Ward
Lillian Ward
Samuel Upshaw
Board of Directors
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 83
State of Texas
Title and possession sought in land suit over ten year limit
Plaintiffs claim good and perfect title to lands described, under the ten year statute of limitations, and have possessed the premises openly for more than ten years before filing suit. Leon Clekotka died in Houston in 1948 intestate. no probate proceedings. They seek citation, final judgment for title and possession, and writ of restitution with lien and title determined, plus court costs. Publication notice set for four weeks before July 9, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexus
Sbe
Leon Clekotka
Houston
Harris County
Texas
Harris
R. J. Lindley
A. D
Insurance Board Certificates Issued To Various Texas Firms
State Board of Insurance Texas certifies numerous life and related insurers under Article 21 provisions. Listings include United Bankers Life, Standard Casualty, Industrial Life, American Teachers Mutual Life, Foley Reserve Life, United Liberty Life, Southwest Union Life with company and file numbers, office in Austin, seal of Commissioner Wm A Harrison dates mid 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board OF Insurance
State of
Texas
United Bankers Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Austin
WM. A. Harrison
Commissioner of Insurance
Standard Casualty Company
Houston
State of Texas
Texas Tisursnes
American Teachers Mutual Life Insurance Company
A. Harrison
Texas Insurance
Foley Reserve Life Insurance Company
United Liberty Life Insurance Company
Southwest Union Life Insurance Company
Christian Fidelity
Waxahachie
Leah Wap A. Harrison
Standard
Phoenix
Arizona
Eminent domain hearing notice for Harris County land
The State of Texas seeks damages for condemnation of Lots 6 and 7, Block 450, 10,000 square feet near Hadley and Hamilton streets in Houston. Unknown heirs of Sam Gagliano and other defendants must appear July 8, 1963, at 10:00 AM in Harris County Civil Courts Building Room 511. Public notice issued May 20, 1963, by Willis Whatley and W Louis Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Sam Gagliano
Harris County
Texas
Harris County Civil Courts
City of
Houston
Laura Gagliano
Txas
Morris S. Gindorf
Lienholder
Houston Independent School Disrict
Frances M. Britton
Sim Gagliano
Metes
Pounds
Texas Plane
Hadley Street
Hamilton Street
JH. Murdock
Murdock
Della Miller
Miller
County Court At Law
Tex
Civil Courts
Sam Gaglisne
Willis Whatley
W. Louis Phice
Tracy
Houston notice lists Kim's Foods leadership and date
A partial public notice records a 1963 Houston matter at 134 Memorial Park Shopping Center in Harris County. It names Kim's Foods Inc with Price Lovelady as President Obie Samuel as key contact and lists Vice President Joel Cook Secretary Barbara Lovelady and Treasurer with a date 6/14/63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Houston
Harris County
Texas
Kim’s Foods, Inc
Price Lovelady
Obie
Samuel
Joel Cook
Barbara Lovelady
Treas
Thames v Thames No 478031 Divorce Citation for William Dean Thames
Public notice from Harris County Texas commanding Willia Dean Thames to appear in Court of Domestic Relations No 3 Houston by July 19 1963 in response to a divorce petition filed August 28 1961. The suit seeks custody of a son born December 25 1960 and mentions prior marriage July 18 1961 separation August 11 1961 cruelty and lack of community property. Publication to run in Daily Court Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Willia Dean Thames
Court of Domestic Relations No
Harris County
Texas
Houston
Neil Gwen Thames
Harris
Glen Aflen Thames
Plainiff
Ino Seme
Lindley
Court of Domestic Relations
Sealy R of
Idahelle ‘Turner
Dhereby
Daily Court Review
Buster Kern
WE. Isbett, Jr
Divorce suit seeks restoration of maiden name in Harris County
Notice to Albert Max Bennett requires appearance by 10 am July 8 1963 in District Court Harris County Texas to answer a petition filed April 16 1963 by Mary A Bennett now Mary A Slott seeking divorce from Albert Max Bennett. Plaintiff alleges cruel treatment and abandonment leading to insupportable living together. No children and no community property. Witness R J Lindley District Clerk. May 24 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Lindley
Harris County
Texarc
Caroline B. Dahms
Houston Texas
Daly Court
Buster Kern
Texas
W. E. Isbell, Jr
State OF Texas
Albert Max Bennett
District Court of
Harris
157Th Judicial District of Texas
Houston
Mary A. Bennett
Mary A. Slott
No. 617,714 Olivia yRh a mno Raymond 5s et al
Olivia Raymond and Johnson et al appear in a 5 6 63 4 case number style entry. The fragment lists names or docket identifiers and a date with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia
Yrhamno Raymond
Johnson, ET AL
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Court & Commercial Newspapers
Irish Republic
Kaye M. Co
Almeda
Lula Kibbe
K M Co
Lua Kibbe
Kayem Co
Airline Millworks
Rosamond St
R. J. Skolaut
Barry Dennis Ward
Corpus Christi
Ruth Lynette Lewis
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District NO
Pearson Ranch
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District
Pearson Ranch House
Ranch Road
Virginia Ann Stutts
Gene Young
Gloria Gardner
Mildred Young
Sail
Snard of Directors
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 8A
G. MM. Shanks
Joe Ross Stuarts
Adrian J. Pipers
John Wyatt Giesberg
Daniel Frank Podsednik
Stanford Construction Co
Texas Business Corpooration
Jackson
Har- Counts
Adrian J Pipers
John Wrycott Gieshbere
Doe Ng Prreme
Vfare Plumbing Co
Stanford Plumbing Co
Texas Liquor Control Act
Bissonnet Liquor Store
Bissonnet Street
Rodney H. Guidry
Joe Knight
Wheatley
Neil Gwen “Thames
Willia
Dean Thames
Sone
Idabelle Turner
W .E. Isbell, Jr
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