Famous Men Born in January Robert E Lee born in Virginia
Editorial notes highlight Robert E Lee born January 19 1807 at Stratford Westmoreland County Va. He attended West Point and rose through Mexican War ranks. The piece contrasts his devotion to the Union with his later command of the Army of Virginia and his surrender at Appomattox April 9 1865. It mentions his proposed Washington College presidency and death October 12 1870. Additional school notes discuss school spirit, student life, and a January March of Dimes push.
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Robert, E. Lee
Stratford
Westmoreland County
Military Academy
West Point
Washington
Lee
U. S. Army of Virginia
Army of Virginia
Appomattox Court House
Washington College
Lexington
Matthews School News Report of activities and duties at Matthews School
Matthews School notes describe cleaning closets desks boards trimming shrubs and planting plants around the school. Virginia Brank takes a vacation to Raymondville while Gil Guthrez returns from illness. The 4-H club grows tomatoes learns about soil water and watering, and students practice for a Valentine party. Genevieve Salazar, Reporter. Passenger: Can't you go any faster. Operator: Sure but I have to stay with the street car.
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Virginia Brank
Raymondville
Gil Guthrez
Genevieve Salazar
Rock Island Social Guests Attend Fat Stock Show
Rock Island residents hosted and visited during the week with multiple guests from Detroit Garwood Port Neches and Houston attending the Fat Stock Show and Rodeo in Houston. Local families welcomed travelers including Mr and Mrs Louis Weimar Mrs Emma Priesmeyer Mrs H F Priesmeyer and Miss Sue Wegenhoff among others with Houston trips cited.
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Louis Weimar
Detroit
Mich
J. R. Burns
Alice
Pete Schroeder
Houston
P. A. Bundry
L. C. Lundy
el Campo
Rock Island
Emma Priesmeyer
Fort Wayne
Ind
H. F. Priesmeyer
Garwood
Briony
Robert Walland
Jackie Williams
J. D. Laurie
Lana
Longview
H. R. Jacob
Hamn
Sue Wegenhoff
Baylor
Etta Fleurnay
Sniff Eastland
Jacob Peterson
New York City
H. R. Jacobsen
Oscar Baker
Ann
Rock Island Talks
Oscar Wegenhott
L. B. Parr
Eddie Klemper
D. E. Weems
Ralph Pitts
H. A. Johnson
Goldie
Jean Waddell
H. C. Fitzgerald
Sue Minette Fitzgerald
Galveston
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Albert Brown
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Theological Rexinary
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Immkenate
Mfuriel
Orn
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Betty B
Shirley
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Howl
Lorene
Hazel
Peanus
Stanley
Dale
Johnnie
Columbus
Nelda
M. F
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George Pickett
Tom Reed
Bobby
M. Fheuman
Texas
Hazel Wilson
Benefit
Arabia Temple Crippled Children’s Clinic
Blume’s Orchestra
Colorado County Shrine Club
Valentine
B. Smith Co
Big McRae Bane
Mr I. Micewander
Sinclair
Opaline Motor OK
Keays
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Sinclair Y
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