Texas Population Growth Bolsters Bid For Industry
Census figures show Texas gaining population to bolster its bid for industry as California narrows the gap for fifth place. The All-South Development Council notes Texas led in 12 year gains and argues state advertising and policy must attract capital investment to sustain growth. Editorials urge an aggressive state advertising program to draw migrants, capitalize on natural resources, and spur new industry to keep Texas in fifth place ahead of California.
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Charlie A. Roberts born in Mt Vernon Illinois July 18 1963
Charlie A Roberts was born in Mt Vernon Illinois on July 18 1963. He moved to Texas at age sixteen with his parents, grew up along Spring Creek in Gillespie County, met Mary McDonald in Kimble County, and married July 1 1888 at his boyhood home in Mt Vernon Illinois.
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Charlie Roberts remembered as a noble Texan and friend
A lengthy tribute recalls Charlie Roberts of Gillespie county born in 1863 and died December 11 1937 at age 74 after 48 years home in Texas. Survived by 11 children with nine living. his wife preceded him months earlier. He was a master Mason and philanthropic, known for aiding the hungry poor and supporting public projects. Funeral at Harper Baptist Church noted by Rev A T Nixon, buried under a live oak in Harper cemetery amid prayers and memories from many friends.
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