Roosevelt Roundup recollections from Fort Worth era wanderings
W C Dickerson recalls Goliad history and local color with vivid anecdotes. He notes Goliad’s age, population fluctuations, historic hangings, early education, and lasting quirks while contrasting with nearby Victoria Beeville. The piece blends satirical observations with personal reminiscence of community life.
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Goliad
la Behia
Col. Fannin
Catholic Church
Victoria
Beeville
Allred
Anarama College
Sheriff's Department
Catholic
Potter’s Field
Priest
Oscar
Cub Pack Meeting and Christmas Party Draws Crowd
About 135 attended the Cub Pack Meeting and Christmas Party at Lynnside ranch Friday evening with Cubmaster Vernon Jones in charge. W. A. Henley awarded badges to 13 Cubs and Arrow Points to 12. Dens presented the program. Carols were sung with Rev Warren Ellis leading. Astor Wallace led the closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnside Ranch
Vernon Jones
W. A. Henley
Dens
Warrren Ellis
Astor Wallace
Cubs Hold Simple Ceremony With Gifts and Refreshments
A brief Cub Scouts ceremony concluded with gift distribution and refreshments served by the mothers of the Cub Scouts, outlining a community gathering to honor achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts
Family gatherings set for Christmas weekend in Kerrville
Charles Jr spent Sunday evening in Kerrville with Mr and Mrs Lee Craig. They plan a family dinner the day after Christmas with Neal Craig of Laredo and Lee Craig Jr of Coleman joining. Only three shopping days remain before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles, Jr
Kerrville
Lee Craig
Neal Craig
Laredo
Lee Craig, Jr
Coleman
Reids Celebrate Golden Wedding With Open House
Mr and Mrs C E Reid observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday with open house at their home they were married Christmas Eve 1905. About 150 called with guests from Sterling City San Angelo Kenedy Miami Springs and San Antonio among those serving and attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cuningham
J. M. Livingston
Jo Lynn Cunningham
Weaver H. Baker
Beverly Baker
San Antonio
Herbert Boerm
Kenedy
Kittrell Durst
Joe Felps
G. O. Wright
Miami Springs
Fla
W. D. Williams
San Angelo
Mmes
Clay Secrest
Roy Blackburn
Mabel Livingston
Webb Hudson
Sterling City
Brownwood man in critical condition after heart attack
oO. D. Dickey of Brownwood formerly of Junction is in critical condition at home after a heart attack on December 14 in Brownwood. A note from Mrs. Dickey Tuesday says he is little improved.
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Junction
Brownwood
Dickey
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Insurance
EDD Cummins
Alton Mason
Gay Sicker
London
H. C. Pearl
Raymond Winkel
Llano
Texas
Nelson
Pinkerton Mattress Factory
Lathrop’s
Junction Auto Salvage
Tfe
Morgan
Sammy Bruce
Bruce
General
Whitaker Repair Service
Ford Tractors
Edens
Dodge
Ford
Cecil Woodard
Roosevelt
W. C. Dickerson
Ft. Worth
Wm. Taylor
S. Llano
Ey Tlee “A
Columbia Pictures
Patricia Medina
Peter Cushing
Andre Morell
Harry Andrews
Alec Coppel
Aekings
Warner Bros
Mervyn Leroy
Warnercolor
Cameron Mitchell
Sw Witm
Walter Hampden
Frank Butler
Ann Ta
Thom
Dim
Mr. and
Mrs
Charles Craig
Yuletide
Necchi - Elna
Ramsey Randolph
C. E. Reids
Oo. D. Dickey
Las Lomas
Walter Tinsley
Johnston's Service
Fordtran Johnston and Staff
Christus Crebtings
Borden CO
Western Auto Associate
RK. B. Hannah
Isaack Cafe
Jack Fruge
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