Pioneer Oilman and Baseball Boss Dick Burnett Remembered
Dick Burnett born January 13, 1898 on a farm north of Waco grew into a Texas oilman and major league dreamer. He led Dallas Baseball Club and Burnett Field, built a minor league empire, and supported church and philanthropic causes in Gladewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W
Dick) Burnett
Waco
Texas
Gladewater
Burnett
Illinois
Southwest
Dale Jeter
Wesson
Quachita County
Arkansas
Mr. Burnett
Dallas Eagles
The
Sporting News
Lions Club
Grapevine
First Christian Church
Dick Burnett
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Diverse civic leader Mrs Clyde Moore highlighted in town life
The text profiles Mrs Clyde Moore a longtime Church of Christ member and tireless civic worker. It notes her teaching career before marriage and leadership in the P T A during the 1920s and 30s, plus her roles in multiple clubs and wartime service as a Grey Lady. It also mentions involvement with the Wind Ensemble Center project at Eastman Rochester and local chamber work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Moore
Church of Christ
Caleth Study Club
Three Arts Club
Garden Club
Women’s Forum
Country Club
Rodeo Association
Harmon General Hospital
Longview
Chamber of Commerce
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Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rodeo Cowboys Association
California
Salinas
Snake River
Nampa
Ida
Dennis’ Reiners
Scottsdale
Ariz
J. C. Trujillo
Prescott
John Davis
Homedale
Jim Wheatley
Hughson
Calif
Bob Marshall
San Martin
Jerold Camarillo
Oakdale
H. P. Evetts
Hanford
Gladewater Mirror
Gladewater Housing Authority
South
Tyler Street
P. O. Box
City of
State OF
Shirley Dian Stinson
Donald Stinson
Domestic Relations Court
Gregg County
Court House
Kenneth Anglo Stinson
Ruby Cooper
Nellie Graves
Jimmy Dykes
Casey Stengel
Wind Ensemble Center
Rochester, N.Y
University of Rochester
Eastman School of Music
National Center For the Symphonic Wind Ensemble
West Upshur
Bear Stadium
Enor
Men’s Silk & Wool
Price