Explosion damages Calvert School early Wednesday
An explosion in the storage closet of the third floor chemistry room at Calvert High School led to extensive smoke damage on the second and third floors. Firemen from four cities fought the blaze starting at 6 45 a m and left the scene under control by 8 a m. No one was inside the building. Superintendent H S Pearson said inspectors would assess the damage after noon and the exact cause remained undetermined.
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Calvert High School
H. S. Pearson
Pearson
Surance
Calvert, Mearne
Bremond
Franklin
Outdoor and camping fishing tips from the era
A collection of practical tips for outdoorsmen covering boat cleaning with soapy water during travel, dry wood retrieval from dead trees, reel mechanics for spincast and spinning, a spinner rig for bass, dry fly fishing in evening, and cleaning creels to extend life. Includes steps for washing creels with baking soda and sun drying.
Weston Named Manager of Anahuac J. B. White Co Store
Clark Weston assistant manager at the J. B. White Co Hearne store has been named manager of the Anahuac outlet. He has three years with the company and one year in Hearne, and he and his wife Janice moved to Anahuac to begin duties on June 5.
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Clark Weston
J. B. White Co
Hearne
Anahuac
Weston Jas
J. B. White iCo
Janice
For Rent and For Sale Classified Notes
Four room apartment newly decorated with private bath for rent. See Mrs. Nezzie Sisson or dial LI 6-2416. Two bedroom house for rent. Call LI 6-471. The W. F. Sander Co. For sale custom made aluminum window screens. Call LI 6-3471. The W. F. Sander Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nezzie Sisson
W. F. Sander Co
Mrs. Roland Passes Away at 80 in Bryan
Funeral services for Mrs Bet tie Walker Roland 80 died Friday in a Bryan hospital were held at West Union Baptist Church with Rev M H Harris presiding. Burial in Wheelock Cemetery with pallbearers George Nellum Willis Ray Marvin Walker Edward Walker Alvin Walker and Lee Walker Jr. Survived by four sons Ernest Ed and George Walker of Bryan Travis Walker of Grand Prairie five daughters Ora Nellum Amlelia Ray Mary McGee Wilma Glazier Bertha Ewings 39 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild plus three brothers Powell Henderson Ben Houston and Lee Chambers of Bryan.
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Bettie Walker Roland
Bryan
West Union Baptist Church
M. H. Harris
Wheelock
George Nellum
Willis Ray
Marvin Walker
Edward Walker
Alvin Walker
Lee Walker Jr
Roland
Madison County
Ernest
George Walker
Travis Walker
Grand Prairie
Ora Nellum
Lubbock
Amlelia Ray
Mary McGee
Franklin
Wilma Glazier
Pontiac, Mich
Bertha Ewings
Dallas
Powell Chambers
Henderson
Ben Chambers
Houston
Lee Chambers
Russ Family Weekend Visit Includes UT Tour and Houston Stop
Miss Karan Russ and friend visited University of Texas guests Bill West of Houston joined Miss Russ’s family including Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Russ Becky Rusty and Charles over the weekend. They also met Mr and Mrs W L West in Houston. Becky Russ and Deborah DeStefano returned to Austin with them to visit through the week where Miss Russ is employed this summer.
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Karan Russ
University of Texas
Bill West
Houston
Miss Russ
Bryan Russ
Becky
Rusty
Charles
Mr. West
W. L. West
Becky Russ
Deborah DeStefano
Austin
Summer guests at Cruse home include university attendees
Summer guests in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ray Cruse are their son Bobby Cruse who has been attending Trinity University in San Antonio and their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Burke Thoman Jr. of Austin Thoman graduated from the University of Texas in May Mr and Mrs W B Thoman of Dallas joined the family group for the weekend.
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Ray Cruse
Bobby Cruse
Trinity University
San Antonio
Burke Thoman Jr
Austin
Thoman
University of Texas
W. B. Thoman
Dallas
Texas Legislature approves constitutional changes for voters
Austin Texas proposed changes to the state Constitution were approved by the 60th Legislature for voter submission. Highlights include SJR 6 about county medical bills for officers in the line of duty and HJR 37 allowing hospital district taxes for mental health centers. Also noted are 1968 amendments and interim committee appointments as lawmakers prepare for future sessions.
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Austin
Texas
U. S
Dallas County
Proerty
University of Texas Permanent Fund
Secretary of State
Lubbock
Big Spring
Fort Worth
Senior Community Services, Inc
San Antonio
House
Senate
Gray family travels to Mississippi for wedding
Mr and Mrs Robert Gray and their infant son left Monday for Ashland Mississippi to attend the wedding of his sister Martha Jean Gray and James D Mitchell III on Sunday June 11 and to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence R Gray.
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Robert Gray
Ashland
Miss
Martha Jean Gray
James D
Donny) Mitchell III
Lawrence R. Gray
Franklin youths Nab Nashville Summer Work
David Smith and Morris Commander of Franklin left Friday for Nashville Tennessee where they have accepted employment for the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Milton Smith
Morris Commander
L. M. Commander
Franklin
Nashville
Tenn
Del Rio Couple Vacationing with Relatives in Their Area
Capt. and Mrs. Doyle Krumrey and children Lane Shawn and Randy are enjoying a vacation visit in the area with Mrs. Krumrey's mother grandmother and aunt Mrs C D Wilkerson Mrs S E Newton and Miss Frances Wilkerson as their companions.
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Doyle Krumrey
Lane
Shawn
Randy
del Rio
Thearne
Williams trains for aquatic director post at Camp Strake
Troyce Williams completed a strict training block at Leonard Scout Reservation in Granbury from May 28 to June 3 in preparation for the Aquatic Director role at Camp Strake in the Grand Lake area near iConroe during the 10 week summer program. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Williams of Hearne.
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William Bishop JR
Blinn Junior College
Brenham
Junior College Agriculture Club
Blinn
W. E. Bishop
Hearne High School
Southwest State College
San Marcos
Troyce Williams
Leonard Scout Reservation
Granbury
Camp Strake
Grand Lake
iConroe
Williams Is
Travis ‘Williams of
Hearne
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