Looking Back 24 Years Ago July 20 1929 Highlights
24 years ago events include Boy Scouts planning a 4509 mile trip lasting three weeks to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Local social notes mention gatherings, travels to Houston and San Antonio, bridge winnings, and civic updates. A Mexican boy treated for a snake bite is reported along with ads for dry goods sales and new radio models.
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Grand Canyor
Yellowstone
Mabie
Lois Wadether
Tepo Fly
Zabeth Mitchell
George ‘Joe Lee
Houston
Marshall Jos
Osaka
Daisy Lowie Wagner
Braxie
Baby i
Mr. and Jones
Alabama
C. Sanders
San
Anair
Elizabeth Autrey
Port Arthur
L. Beckman
Frances Caaniss
B. H Daily Dry Goods
Au J. &. Dromgoole Motors
San Antonio
Fulton
Frenk
Jake Wood
Leon
Liss
Eagle Lake
Alice Lucille Estlinbaum
E. F. Hoo
Westmoreland
Frank Stephens
Addie Johnson
al Whiter
Ann Stricklang
Jon
Soil conservation work advances district projects and ponds
Weimar district leaders including Arthur ispenn and O Heinsohn oversee soil and water conservation efforts. August Shumbera near Weimar praises clover to improve land with reduced bare soil and better cotton results. Johnnie Knebel’s pond, 17/10 acres, near Weimar will hold 6 acre feet. Enlarge Bennie Koehn’s pond site northeast of Weimar. Races staked on Thomas Hinton farm south edge of Weimar. Drainage surveys near Columbus on Wolters and Kaechlele farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Shumbera
Weimar
Mr. Shuma
Serce
Mr. Sum
Linda Barnett Honored On Fourth Birthday
Linda Barnett celebrated her fourth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Lee Barnett. About thirty young guests attended enjoying balloons whistles and a birthday cake with pink rosebuds candles and a happy birthday message. The cake was made by Linda's grandmother Mrs E M Woods of Sch oenburg and ice cold drinks were served.
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Linda Barnett
Lee Barnett
Linda
E. M. Woods
Schoenburg
Campbell Couple Welcome Son Stanley Michael Campbell
Mr and Mrs O N Campbell announce the birth of a son at Laughlin Hospital on Friday July 17 at 8 50 am. Stanley Michael Campbell weighed 7 pounds and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs O N Campbell of Marlin Texas and Mrs S M Janeke of Marlin. Mrs Campbell traveled from Eagle Lake to meet her grandson and is a guest at the home of their son and daughter in law Bandmaster C N Campbell. Also noted is Mrs Henry Colquist of Columbus visiting relatives Mrs Lee Goode and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Campbell
Laughlin Hospital
Stanley
Michael
Marin
Texas
S. M. Janeke
Marlin
Eagle Lake
Friday Afernoon
Michael Campbell
Henry Colquist
Columbus
Lee Goode
Sallie Westmoreland
Houston
Colorado River
Altair
Ann Maurine Strickland
Edward Albert Te
Strickland
B. H. Larimer
Lorene
T C to Grant Korea Pre Registration for Vets $100 Scholarship
Texas Christian University will grant Korean veterans a $100 annual scholarship starting this fall, announced by President M. E. Sadler. Eligible veterans must enroll fulltime with 12 semester hours or more and qualify under Public Law 550 and amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Christian University
M. E. Sadler
Wharton County Junior College pre-registration opens
Pre-registration for the 1953 54 school year at Wharton County Junior College starts Monday August 3. C E Rhoades director of guidance will advise students on courses and schedules. New students and transfers need a high school or college transcript to enroll for fall.
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Wharton County Junior College
Eage City
C. E. Rhoades
Birth of Pierce Butter son to Mr and Mrs Kolberg
A fine baby boy weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces was born last Thursday at Laughlin Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Kolberg. He is named Pierce Butter and is grandson of Mr and Mrs W F Peters and Mrs A G Kolberg. The mother is recovering well and thanks are extended to local churches and friends who prayed for her.
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Laughlin Hospital
Donald Kolberg
Pierce Butter
W. F. Peters
A. G. Kolberg
Kolberg
H.C. Hornback
B. G. Tatum
Coy Je. Hornback
Alvin
H. L. Parker
Hornback
Tatum
Coy Jean
Igner
Juny Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Ispenn
O. Heinsohn
Fretsburg
Herbert Engstrom
Garwood
Manuel Hennecke
Bernardo
W. Clipson
O. N. Campbells
Kolberg’s
Kreamilk Dairy
T.C
Korea
WEJC
Western
Joe
G. E
Freezer
A. J. Struss Auto Supply
Eagle
Sen
Donald Kolbergs
Joe D. Luna
Kolberg Kreamilk Dairy
BUICK
Eee
Insealiaina Ambitionitel
Brasher Motor Company
Weatingrtin
Friedrich
Eagle L. Lake
Bob Powell, Moz
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