Great American land Rush fuels Texas land prospecting
Texas consumers face deceptive advertising as developers promise dream plots and vacations while hiding costs. The Attorney General reports actions against scammers, warns about misrepresentations, and notes HUD registration obligations for interstate developers.
Alfalfa Fiesta Queen Contest Opens Amid Local Notices
The 1948 Alfalfa Fiesta queen selection began with names submitted by civic groups including Rose Mary Trentacost, Marlene Haas, Charlene McKenzie, Maribeth Rhodes, Anne Brady, Mary Jane Record, and Jo Ann U D. The piece notes land claims caution and advises buyers to verify developer promises, consult residents, inspect sites, and have contracts reviewed by an attorney. Hearne Eagle beat Franklin 6-3 with Ray Pack the winning pitcher. track team placed second at San Marcos regional led by Wilfred Grimm. Luster and Youngblood earned tennis doubles second. Zemancek won typing first. Calvin and James Melton Martin among 131 Southwest Texas State College seniors expected to graduate that spring. L. W. Perkins and James Perkins returned from Port Aransas with 60 pounds of fish. Mrs. Glenney Martin, Hearne postmaster, Edith Melton, Wheelock postmaster, Jud Collier, Mumford postmaster, and Mrs. Jud Collier attended the Texas Chapter of Postmasters Convention in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mary Trentacost
Marlene Haas
Charlene McKenzie
Maribeth Rhodes
Anne Brady
Mary Jane Record
Jo Ann
Glenney Martin
Hearne
Edith Melton
Wheelock
Jud Collier
Mumford
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Oldtimers and community notes from Hearne spring
Rainy spring slows farm prep as Murray Reid moves with wife from Little Mississippi to Elliott. Peter Palasota marries Josephine Corte at Saint Marys. Estelle Keeling makes Baylor honor roll. Edward Jett becomes manager for Piggly Wiggly stores in Dallas. Local arrivals include the Parnells, Mrs. Welch guests, and Mrs. Shoap’s West Columbia trip. Neighbors Cox and Kengle visit Hearne. Weekly menus list Italian spaghetti to Friday frita pie meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Reid
Little Mississippi
Elliott
Peter R. Palasota
Josephine Corte
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Gleisner
Estelle Keeling
Baylor College
Belton
Edward Jett
Hearne
Dallas
Piggley Wiggley
C. E. Parnell
Norma Parnel
Mart
Parnell
John T. Welch
W. Tymon Smith
San Antonio
M. L. Shoap
West Columbia
Mrs. L. Cox
Bryan
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