Home Made Trailer Trek To New York World’s Fair
A Texas journalist chronicles a 2000 mile trek to the New York World's Fair in a self built trailer with his wife and 11 year old son. He survives on about $85 and details lodging meals and experiences at the fair including GM and GE displays, free shows, and New York sightseeing while praising helper locals and affordable travel notes.
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Texas
Tom Caufield
Brazos
Waco Times- Herald
Frances
Waco
Fifth
Thomas
Ermui
New York
the Battery
Broadway
Times Square
Manhattan
York
Tom Canfield
Tex
Rock Island Items recounts and family events
Rock Island notes show Mrs Wright and family planning a Wednesday and Thursday Austin visit, with relatives in attendance. Dorothy Hoover hosted four friends for a birthday party with cake and punch. Frank Weaver and son Vers Nie returned from Houston and Laselle Clin. More, including Bourton and Houston ties, appear in the weekend rundown.
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Tver
Austin
Yeu
Versnie
Houston
Laselle
Dorothy Hoover
Mier Patrice 4
Bourton
Chiilen
Sfre
Fannie
Old Time Talttlional Man Passes Away in Houston
An obituary notes the death of a longtime railroad veteran known as a friend to Calumet and Eagle Lake residents. Born decades ago, he began as a messenger boy and served thirty years in rail service. He was widely respected and remembered by many as a dependable, community-minded figure.
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Houston
Perry
Dia Saat
Seine
Dea
Columbor
Percy
Calymius
Eagle Lake
Sviven
Maes
Woman's auxiliary meets with lively discussion and plans
The Women's Auxiliary held a meeting with about 40 members present. They reported on charity activities and fundraising efforts, including a discussion of expenses and upcoming events. Several members shared updates on project progress and community outreach.
Birthday Celebration for Eastern Star Founder's Kin Event
A local Eastern Star chapter marked the founder Macy’s birthday with a program of vocal selections. Guests included Martin Hale Ruby Jerepend and a troupe performing The Covel and the Sadar as well as a closing quartet.
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Thy
Oeder
Eastern Stu
Seston
Phvibow
Engeyend
Hardaiap
Sheng
Weiss Humnte Laughlin
Sip
Ar Roehoet Macy
Uer
Eastern Star
Merifey
Martin Hale
Ruby AW
Mobert Ataris
Former Citizen Here Williamson DTES Former Citizen Here
Laurence Williamson 47 former assistant district attorney of Harrin county died in Houston. Once a Mayville Lake citizen he began practice here. He served in the district attorney's office at Houston for years and was county attorney of Forrest county. He had been a claims agent in Biothern Mite oily. He was born in the Heliaia family in Texas and lived in Houston for 3 years before death.
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Laurence Mr. Williamson
Harrin
Hocaton
Helleia
Texas Famiys
Laurie Wo Raith
Roosevelt signals army air corps flight over Texas
The White House raised a wartime alarm as President Roosevelt pushed the button triggering a radio network transmission to air corps stations. Planes formed a line over San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin Luling Eastlake Rosenberg en route to Houston.
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Flehteen
Wilver
San Antorio
Wilhye
Gertile Wright
Adr
White House
Roosevelt
Air Corps
Army
San Antonio
New Hraunfels
Seguin
Luling
Easte Lake
Rosenberg
Houston
Moore Brother of Mrs. Walker Buried in Lissie
Funeral services for Mienard Finistere Moore were held at Lissie with burial beside parents. Surviving are two daughters Constance A Moore Lula Davia Hubbard a son Douglas Moore and a granddaughter Miss Mary Hogan all of Houston. Also surviving sister Mrs. A F Walker and brother T V Moore. Active pallbearers included T B Brooks A L Garrett P J Moore T E Abell Carl B Shange and Chas C Ingeam. The notice notes his early life in Wharton Matagorda and Colorado counties and his noted wool work craftsmanship.
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Wiarton Spectator
Mienard Finistere Moore
M. F. Walker
Thinefty
Liasie
Intermont
San Léon
Ammen
England
Piaies
Pintitere
Mr. Moore
Annelea
Rawhind
Dir Pavonta
Whitton
Whaton
Matagorda
Colorado
M Moore
Constance A Moore
Lula Davia Hubbard
Douglas Moore
Mary Hogan
Houston
Hieateter
At. F. Walker
Wharton
TV. Moore
T. B. Brooks
AL C. Garrett
FP. J. Moore
Thas
TE Abell
Carl B. Bhanage
Choa
C. Ingeam
Ore
Rock Island Visitor Buys Teatight ads for sale
A Rock Island man visiting the Toatiight office praised Teatticht Me. Jacobsen advertisements. He claimed the paper’s readers are attentive and decided to place a small for sale notice after hearing about mule sales in several towns.
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Tavnbaen
Jaeubarn
Rock la Jand
Toatiight
Jacobsen
Mr. Jacobayn
Presbyterian Worship Tour Change in New York Area
A damaged OCR note reports changes to a Presbyterian church worship tour. It states Sunday services will shift to an alternate schedule and mentions a revised plan affecting locations connected with the tour. The document references church leadership and weather-related notes.
Deal Completed In Weekend Transfer Of City Home
A deal was consummated during a recent weekend when Mr and Mrs Dewey Gertwenberg moved into the J F Ulery home on State Street and planned to make the residence their own The home formerly belonged to Mrs F O Norris and has been occupied by Mr and Mrs Willard Shuart since the Ulery family moved to Waco
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Dewey Gertwenberg
J. F. Ulery
State Street
FO. Norris
Willard Shuart
Ulery
Waco
Missioners Court Deals With River Authority Franchise
The county court progressed matters including a 25 year franchise for Lower Colorado River Authority, approved treasurer reports, and river bridge acceptance. It also addressed equalization sessions, order for map recording of Allerton, and road preservation plans, with adjournment noted.
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Priday
Te Leh
Lower Colocada River
Abs
John Kanetha
Ing Juneda
al Tia
Hix Adivisor
Rilleetae
Ti Kabel
Garwayud
Ibbt Neive
Otto P. Moore
Board of Equalization
Allerton
HP. Tuanan
Pessmalon
Phanty
Etaltus
Glidden
Rane Warden Thaw Wadi and the Thondlicht Te Rongind Hunt
A fragmentary report describes Warden Thaw Wadi and the Thondlicht party hunting. It notes the Kenein on sauierels b oj used during the mondia of Aust suat and mentions a future reopening in detoher first.
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Aust Suat
Presbyterian Auxiliary Honors Mrs. Riveer for Service
Mrs. Riveer was presented with a cracker jar and salt shaker set in appreciation of her work with the Presbyterian Auxiliary. A Bible contest determined a perfect score, and Mrs. Wittell attended the Tuesday afternoon meeting.
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Wr. Wittell
Presbyterian Auxiliary
RF Riveer
Kearney Family Leaves Tuesday for Galveston
Mr and Mrs John Kearney and daughter Kay departed Tuesday for Galveston returning due to Santa Fe mechanical reserve reductions. While away Rev Mite and Mrs W M Logan and baby David occupy the Kearney home. The Headlight regrets the absence of Mrs Kearney a longtime contributor to the paper and hopes for their swift return to Eagle Lake.
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John Kearney
Kay
Galveston
Santa Fe
Mite
W. M. Logan
David
Kearney
Eagle Lake
Otek Kearney
Local Boy Scouts Plan Wt Camp Here
Local Troop invites all Scouts to a near term camp at Blastey farm with day and night activities. Last two meetings featured badges and pins. upcoming events include weekly Tuesday 7:30 p.m. gatherings in Rotary Hall. Scout ing interested boys urged to attend next week's meeting per R. E. Beans.
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Boy Scouts
Blastey Farm
Fitures
Rotary Hall
R. E B. Beans
Methodist Gadetes Outdoor Lunch Invitation at City Park
The Young Women’s Missionary Society invites all to a Saturday lunch at City Park from 4 to 8 PM to benefit the Methodist building fund. The event features an outdoor lunch with proceeds supporting church facilities and community outreach.
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Tineh
Pari
Young Wraten
Missionary & Ciety
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