University of Texas Ideally Located
In 1881 the University of Texas chose Austin by popular vote. The site reflects Texas diversity with Edwards Plateau ranching to the west, rolling prairie to the north and east, and southern river bottom plantations. The university, serving thousands statewide, embodies the state’s broad geography and public schooling mission.
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University of Texas
Austin
Edwards Plateau
Blacksand
Texas
Colorado River
Brazos
Trinity
State University
Edward’s Plateau
University
County Notes Record Social And Weather Events
Rain returns this Monday afternoon after a heavy Saturday storm. Sunday school at Upper Tonk and Lower Tonk drew strong turnout. Residents discuss visits, picnics, and family gatherings from Gra ham to Rocky Mound. The community anticipates grain cutting and a busy week ahead amid cooler June weather.
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Stanley Gatlin
Graham
John Knight
Sam Ragland
Rocky Mound
Sallie Timmons
Zack Gray
Busch Family
Knight
Denver Killion
Mr. Scott
Knights
Dan Jones
Anna
Juanita
Anma Delle
Butterick Fashions Display at The Morrison Co
Butterick fashions are now on display at The Jno. E. Morrison Co. showing latest patterns and fabrics for the season. Local shoppers can view new designs and explore feeling inspired by the showcased ensembles.
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The
Jno. E. Morrison Co
First Summer Month Sermons and Community Notes
June brings sermons by Rev. Southall Evans and Cunningham as the community plans services. Farmers, families, and neighbors share harvest work, visits, and social events across Rock Creek, Ming Bend, Graham, and Finis with garden plenty and upcoming children’s day.
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Tom Southall
Oklahoma
Evans
Tom Cunningham
Bob
Jim Corley
Gooseneck Bridge
Mrs. Taylor
Weatherford
Miss McIntosh
Margaret Corley
Homer Willis
Reverend Gaines B Hall to Preach at Mount Pleasant
Rev Gaines B Hall will preach at Mount Pleasant next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The event invites local congregants to attend the service and share in the religious gathering.
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Gaines B. Hall
Mount Pleasant
Rainy Weekend Notes In Indian Mound
A damp Saturday and Sunday bring showers across Indian Mound. Local residents visit, including Mesdames Bird Borchardt with Mrs McComas to view a new piano and Miss Minnie Fisher staying with her sister. Wheat blown by rain, corn healthy, Grandpa Slaughter ill with asthma.
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Mesdames Bird
Borchardt
J. S. Fisher
Lola Fisher
Douglas
W. R. Collins
Miss Minnie Fisher
Mrs. Bird
Rural Life Notes and Local Visits Prompt Optimism
Farmers hope for a good crop as grass and weeds grow quickly and ground firms yet heals with April warmth. Miss Ruth McLaren returns home from school while Mrs. Wade recovers from illness. Louie Anderson of Olney visits with his brother and with Mrs. Nannie Anderson and Miss Inez of Waco. Letha Vick travels to Fort Worth Albany and other towns to visit relatives. Bro Patterson preaches two sermons to a full Sunday school and reports strong class attendance. Grandma Anderson and Mrs Jranagin visit Mrs Gaskin who plans to move to Illinois in June.
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Lee Anderson
Olney
Nannie Anderson
Inez
Waco
Louie Anderson
Finis
Letha Vick
Frat Worth
Albany
Bro. Patterson
Grandma Anderson
Jranagin
Stolen Bay Horse and Black Mare Mule Notice
Stray report for a bay horse age ten to twelve, shod, thin with a hump back and roman nose. Also a black mare mule age ten to twelve, in fair condition with sore eyes. Notify John Hobson of Bridgeport and receive a reward.
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John Hobson
Bridgeport
Chapel Health community rejoices after rain and Sunday program
Henry reports a blessed weekend with rain easing plans for children's day services. Bro Pat terson delivered a fine sermon and a splendid on-site dinner drew a good crowd. Mrs. Wright of Conner Creek and Mrs. J F Gilmore attended events. visits included Graford school closing and travel to Fort Worth.
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Bro. Patterson
Wright
Conner Creek
J. F. Gilmore
Graford
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University Boathouse
Tank Valley
Upper Tonk
Lower Tonk
Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Mayes
Mrs
Gladys Green
Minnie Cornelius
Archer City
Alva Frasure
Nona Cornelius
Viva and
Vera Baugh
Cronelius
Etta Wade
Grandma Killion
Butterick Fashions
John Deere—Dain
Soid
Norris
Johnson Hardware Company
Iva Fain
Rock Creek
Will
Millard Hinson
Salem
Little Mary
Hadley Chestnut
Fred Moran
Loretta Martin
Flat Rock
Wade
Oran
Yates
Arthur Vick
O. K
Monroe Williams
Archie
Herschel Akies
Eliasville
W. A. Campbell
Throckmroton
Sallie Akers
N. R. Martin
Albert Martin
Leonard Evans
G. R. White
A. C. White
Guess
Mahee
Anderson
Rome Wade
Clyde
W. Hi. Jarnagin
Ida Ribble
Bruce Gibson
Crowell
J. L. McLaren
A. C. Anderson
Rome
Delbert Wade
Farmer
Grandpa Slaughter
Lamar Smith
Grandpa
Gentry Williamson
Bill Collins
Henry Crapel
Ruth McLaren
Loui
Henry
South Shore
John Deere
Norris-Johnson Hardware Company
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