Parish notes and society remarks from a busy week
A jumble of church notices, Edmond area society items, and brief business mentions. Events include Episcopal Guild apologies for reporting delays, elections of officers for various circles, and visits by members to Houston for surgeries. Multiple names and places appear including Mrs. Boothe, Hopkins, and the Solomon residence in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Episcopal Guild
Missionary Society
W. &. Lenhart
O Rowe
Wilsa
Colorado County Extension News on Rodent Control Demos
W H Young County Agent and Dori A Spencer present six demonstrations in rodent control across Colorado County drawing 112 attendees. Cyanide-treated corn destroyed 93 rats in under an hour at Albert Rau farm near Columbus. Enthusiastic notes discuss costs, farm practices, and poultry contest results highlighting a Rhode Island Red as top hen in Colree Station.
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Dori A. Spencer
Bureau of Biological Surevey
Colorado County
Albert Rau
Columbus
Arsenale
Ogne
Rulon
Rhode Island
Colree Station
Oreny Leppin
Weittar
Texas Grows Smatre in Nessey Found In East Texas
A fragmented regional piece recounts postwar land issues among a long-established Black family in East Texas. The narrative notes land use disputes, a survey arrangement offering half of any lease money above three dollars per acre, and a community tied to inherited farming. It mentions students from the nearby universities visiting the Beckman home and local residents as guests.
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Tarsie Thoiens
Hever Fermirt
Texas
Fremers Toneview
East Texas
Sweden
Byom
Marris
Goui'y Gouney
Hartmon
Speed Era Nears as Man Reaches 300 MPH Benchmark
The British record expert predicts speeds around 300 miles per hour in automobiles and near zero air travel times in near future. He cites Captain Hawks’ 2440 miles in Travelair at average speeds near 300 mph and mentions a potential ten year horizon for sustained intercontinental air service.
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Leuk Campbell
Frank Hawks
Hal
Campbell
Ssh
Daliny News
East Texas Landowners Seen as Canny in Property Deals
East Texas landowners in Longview and surrounding areas are praised for shrewdness in securing leases and cash on dotted lines. Residents report high rents from city houses while moving to farms, with downtown real estate spiking to $1000 a front foot, though few buyers have acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Longview
Kigur Anderson
Wmes
Csorbw
Trsjans
Relal
Small Town Dollars and Local Merchants Clash Over Spending
A town editor laments the drift of shopping away from local merchants to distant cities. He warns that railroads and pipelines tie towns together yet drain prosperity. The piece criticizes out of town printers and workers who do not reinvest in the community, risking local economic health.
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Dolliy
Tost
Ae Dowd
Dors
Tiny Texas town's growth hinges on local initiative
Editorial Digest notes that while a town in Texas has two sugar refineries and power lines, its development relies on residents embracing enterprise rather than waiting for external programs. It cites missed opportunities and calls for civic effort to attract modern industries and dreams of a brighter future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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Beck
Central Power and Light Company
Copmoenste
Drisener
Uty
Batn
Stomich
Beckman’s ‘Draz Store
Tars
Hopkins
Richard Ney
Ray PF. Arnold
Mrs."d- Landsberges
1 Solomon
Houston
Eedee Luna
Fort Worth
Mr and EL. Beckman
Louis Nathan
Evereton McRea
Texas Unisity ab.Austin
Ant
Beckman
Alm. McDow
Mitchell Bmsher
Chevrolet
Amerie Valac
A. L. Baring
Fling
Michigan
Nui el Woatin
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
W. E. McRee
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