Notable Texan Anecdotes and Statewide Gleanings
A collection of short items from Texas figures and events. A Fort Worth area row about a district attorney misidentification, editorinscribed books, and a diverse mix of regional notes. Notable mentions include Lew Jenkins, Sam Baugh, Bulldog Turner buying horses, Lyndon Johnson in Senate polls, and Judge Bascom Gist quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Lew Jenkins
Tom Wade
Nolan County
Sam Baugh
Sheriff Wade
Bulldog Turner
Fort Worth
R. D. Snowball
Hidalgo County News
Kingsville
Canaries
Austin
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Senate
Johnson
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Bascom Gist
Tyler
Columnist’s wink sparks a playful credit quip
The former District Judge Ralph Yarborough commends a recent column, but the columnist reveals the piece was plagiarized from other papers. The judge reddens as he tries to explain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Yarborough
Austin
Barry Family Holds Eighth Annual Reunion in Texas
The Barry family reunion drew over 75 members from Texas California and Louisiana to Cameron Park in Meridian Texas. Ross Barry aged 91 was named permanent honorary president with new officers elected including Murrille E Barry as president and Alma Clarkson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Texas
Barry
Cameron Park
California
Louisiana
S. E. Neubold
Brady
Ross Barry
Col
Buck Barry
Houston
J. P. Black
Mexia
Dow Wells
Emma Jean Davis
Marie Harvey
Su Ann Barry
America
James Barry
W. T. Wilcox
T. F. Clarkson
Murrille E. Barry
D. E. Kemp
Ft. Worth
Alma 8. Clarkson
Waco
J. O. Blackwell
Abilene
Lane Service Station Installs Parts Dept
Ruby Lane Service Station opens a new parts department offering parts for popular makes with display containers and hangers. Lane and assistants Top Pruitt and Terry Lane promote 24 hour expert auto service and also handle Goodyear tires Magnolia gas and oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Lane
Lane
Pruitt
Terry Lane
Goodyear
Magnolia
Weekend visits across Rock Creek area
Mr. and Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Ash brook of Fort Worth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Matthews and friends. Miss Ruby Lee Matthews joined them for a Fort Worth visit. W. M. Hawkins and son Virgil visited Cleburne last Thursday. Olen Sanders and baby from Fort Worth visited Jim Curtis and Sonly West over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Ashbrook
Ft. Worth
R. M. Matthews
Ruby Lee Matthews
Fort Worth
W. M. Hawkins
Virgil
Cleburne
Olen Sanders
Baby
Jim Curtis
Sonly West
Hawkins Couple vis in Cleburne This Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Amos Hawkins were in Cleburne Tuesday for unspecified affairs. The brief visit places the couple in a southern city known for its rail and market activity during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Amos Hawkins
Cleburne
Granddaughter Ann Porter Returns Home From Glen Rose
Ann McLemore the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W E Porter has finished a month long visit in Glen Rose and returned to her home in Galveston on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann McLemore
W. E. Porter
Glen Rose
Galveston
Attractive or Unique Rocks Wanted for NYA Fireplace
The Garden Club sponsors a drive at the Community Center to beautify the grounds by building a fireplace with attractive and unique rocks. Project has progressed for months and will soon be finished. Residents are urged to donate pet rocks to enhance the fireplace.
Community project sparks a sense of local ownership
A neighborhood initiative aims to boost pride and participation by inviting residents to take part in planning and maintenance. Organizers emphasize shared responsibility and long term community benefits to strengthen ties and investment in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Mann Leads In Texas US Senate Race Says Dallas News
A Texas Surveys of Public Opinion poll shows Gerald C Mann 27.0 percent, W Lee O Daniel 25.6, Martin Dies 23.7, Lyndon Johnson 19.4 with Dies behind and Johnson rising toward a serious challenge. The study notes a slim lead for Mann but wide margins of error and warns Governor O Daniel faces a strong field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Mann
US Senate
Dallas News
Austin
Texas
Gerald C. Mann
W. Lee O’daniel
Martin
Lyndon
Dies
Congressman Johnson
Mann
O’daniel
Mannn’s
Panhandle
South Plains
Johnson
Roosevelt
Time Magazine
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lubbock
Marvin Brown
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Amon Carter
L. F. Wade
Jayton Chronicle
Nua
Rock Creek
Boyce House
Burkburnett
Spindletop
Ranger
Desdemona
Smackover
F. D. Hicks
Butane
McCormic
Deering Farm
Goforth Hardware and
Nya
L. G. Martin
A. L. Porter
HUB Beauty Shop
Stephenville, Texas
T. A. Lindley Veterinary Drug Store
N. Side
Stephenville
Ian Ek
Hudson
Hudson Grocery
Vaughn Electric Shop
Stephenville, Tex
Across Street
United States Defense
THE
First National Bank
Glen Rose, Texas
C. A. Bridges
Jack W. Bridges
Robert Boyd
Bank OF Sixvice
O'Daniel
Joe Belden
Texas Surveys of Public Opinion
Martin Dies
John R. Brinkley
Haath Cn Ant
Daniel
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