New Airports in Texas Expand Air Transport Network
Nine Texas cities join in building new aerial terminals including Longview Beeville Henderson Clarksville Coleman Guero Goose Creek Jacksonville and Laredo with Beaumont Mineral Wells Corpus Christi and McCamey upgrading facilities. Major cities like Houston Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio already boast modern ports with routine commercial service. Aerial traffic will grow as communities upgrade to handle passenger and freight planes.
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Texas
Longview
Beeville
Henderson
Clarksville
Coleman
Guero
Goose Creek
Jacksonville
Laredo
Beaumont
Mineral Wells
Corpus Christi
McCamey
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Bequest Expands Southwestern University Endowment
Enrichment of Southwestern University at Georgetown by about $125,000 through a bequest from the late Miss Jennie Tapps of New Boston was announced by Dr. King Vivian, the university president. The will also left smaller gifts to churches and religious institutions, with Lon Morris College at Jacksonville receiving about $45,000.
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Southwestern University
Georgetown
Jennie Tapps
New Boston
King Vivian
Arkansas Aims for Easy Divorces Gains Supreme Court Backing
Arkansas moves toward Nevada like ease in divorce with the Supreme Court upholding the new 90 day residence law. The court ruled that an intention to become a permanent resident is not required to obtain a divorce under Arkansas law.
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Arkansas
Nevada
Supreme Court
Niblacks Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary in Grand Saline
Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Niblack of Grand Saline Van Zandt county recently celebrated their sixty fifth anniversary. Born in Jackson county Georgia in 1844 they moved to Smith county Texas years later and have resided in Grand Saline since 1902.
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8. C. Niblack
Grand Saline
van Zandt County
Mrs. Niblack
Jackson County
Georgia
Smith County
Texas
Child Labor in Texas Declines Sharply Since 1920
Census data show Texas youth ages 10 to 15 saw a roughly 75 percent drop in child labor from 1920 to 1980, yet employment among those groups remained above the national average. In 1980, 10.1 percent of 363,058 boys and 4.4 percent of 354,773 girls in the age group worked, with little sign of a rebound amid economic conditions. Younger teens and older youths in 1930 also held jobs, 34 percent of boys and 15.1 percent of girls aged 16 and 17.
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Texas
Bureau of Census
First Newspapers: Origins From China to Franklin
A summary of early journalism notes that the world's first newspaper appeared in China in 713 and endured for 1400 years. It mentions preserved copies in Chinese and European museums, Columbus references, the London Gazette beginning in 1685, the first US paper Public Occurrence in 1690, and Benjamin Franklin sending the Philadelphia Gazette in 1729.
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China
Europe
America
London Gazette
United States
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Gazette
Sodium sulphate plant planned near Soda Lake
Construction will start immediately on a $350,000 sodium sulphate plant at Soda Lake in Ward county about thirteen miles south of Monahans. Ozark Chemical Company of Tulsa to build the plant as a disperser for wrapping paper. Sodium sulphate produced by freezing lake waters and precipitating a pure deposit, then trucked to Monahans for loading.
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Soda Lake
Ward County
Monahans
Ozark Chemical Company of
Tulsa
New Bridge Across San Saba Opens to Traffic
A new bridge across the San Saba river on Highway 9 between Brady and Mason was recently opened to traffic. In connection with the opening a free barbecue was hosted by local citizens.
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San Saba River
Highway No. 9
Brady
Mason
Double Funeral for Venerable Couple in Hopkins County
A double funeral was held at Nelta in Hopkins county on December 16 for Mr. and Mrs. V. Robertson pioneers who died within 24 hours of each other. Mr. Robertson aged 97 and Mrs. Robertson 80.
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Nelta
Hopkins County
V. Robertson
Mr. Robertson
Robertson
Seed Bearing Return Promised in Psalms Verse
A religious quotation from Psalms proclaims that those who go forth weeping while bearing seed will return rejoicing with their sheaves. The verse emphasizes perseverance, faith, and eventual harvest.
Paris Silhouette Pattern 2490 Promotes Spring Fashions
The Anne Adams Pattern 2490 showcases a high neckline, adjustable waist, and puff sleeves with a light bodice over a dark skirt for a slim look. Available in sizes 14 through 42, it requires 238 yards of fabric for size 16 and 17% yards of contrast. Illustrated, step by step instructions included. Order form asks for name address and size, with catalog and pattern priced at 25 cents. Southwest Magazine Company, Pattern Department, 2438 Wy 17th Street New York City.
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Anne Adams
Southwest Magazine Company
Pattern Department
17Th Street
New York City
Do Mothers Have Thrills in Everyday Life
A mother writes on finding joy in common duties and thrift. She describes eight children, sewing clothes, gardening, baking, and cheering her kids in school and sports. The piece highlights daily thrills found in family life and gratitude despite hard times.
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O. E. Russell
Keota
Oklahoma
Daugter
Son
Miss Murphy
Baby
Problem Letters Wanted by Fort Worth Paper
Readers urged to send life letters to the Problem Department of Home Color Print Co. Fort Worth Texas. Contributors are paid one dollar per letter and must sign full name and address, initials allowed if requested.
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Problem Department
Home Color Print Co
Fort Worth
Texas
Good Recipes for Everyday Cooking and Corn Mush
A compact guide outlines making Apple Custard Pie using stewed apples lemon rind and spices, plus milk or cream and eggs. It covers pie topping options, plus tips on corn meal mush with two methods for smoother consistency and better nutrition.
Johnny Cake From Old Fashioned New England Supper Dish
Mix flours cornmeal and meal with salt and baking powder then add milk and water to a lump free batter. A touch of molasses browns. Combine corn meal with sugar salt cream of tartar and soda dissolved in milk to form pancake batter. Fold in sliced apples bake 35 minutes sour apples or 60 minutes sweet. Use a wide shallow pan and cover if crust thickens.
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New England
Nearing the Century Mark Mrs Coley of Naples
Mrs. C. C. Coley of Naples observed her ninety ninth birthday on November 20. One of Texas's oldest women, she lives with her daughter in Naples. Born in Murfreesboro Tennessee, she moved to Texas early in life with her parents and settled in Marion county. Her husband Carlos C. Coley was a Baptist minister.
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C. C. Coley
Naples
Texas
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Marion County
Carlos C. Coley
Pond's Vanishing Cream Protects Skin In Harsh Weather
Harsh weather tested skin care advice promotes Pond's Vanishing Cream for constant protection against irritation and a soft finish that holds powder for hours. It also recommends Pond's Cold Cream for cleansing and lubrication to relieve tension and keep the chin youthful.
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Pond
Paving Link Aims to Connect East Texas Oil Fields to Houston
The Highway Department orders grading and drainage on eleven miles of new road from Group to Summerfield and directs an immediate survey to extend the highway from Summerfield to Rusk in Cherokee county. Most deeds for right of way are secured as plans to intersect existing roads with a paved link shorten the route by about fifteen miles.
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East Texas
Houston
Gulf
Highway Department
Group
Summerfield
Rusk
Cherokee County
Nine Shoe Factories in Texas
Texas hosts nine shoe and boot factories with 168 workers. Payroll totals $185,548 while materials cost $256,393 and finished products reach $676,650, adding $414,405 to the value of inputs. Texans buy about $50 million worth of boots and shoes annually, yet local production is modest.
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Texas
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