Notes on teachers and Texas progress from 1919 to 1919
Miss Annie McGinnis later Mrs. Ruskey taught at Consert School in 1919-20 and in Fort Bend and Gillespie Counties, now lives in Alvin. A visitor recalls Dennis Parker last Monday, praising Texas oats and pastures. The Dallas school system grew from six schools and 25 teachers in 1887 to 97 schools and 2400 teachers, spending 13 million yearly. The NAEP pamphlet praises public schools and human progress, while the Texas Highway Department map showcases bluebonnets and Texas scenery. The Declaration of Independence cites oppression by British officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McGinnis
Ruskey
Consert
Fort Bend
Gillespie
Alvin
Texas
Charlie McCarroll
Milton Dyer
Dennis Parker
Dallas
Highway Department
George III
Britain
National Education Association
Highland Study Club Observes American Home Day
The Highland Study Club met October 1 at the J. M. Livingston home to highlight harmony beauty and safety in the home. Hostesses Mrs. Livingston and Mrs. A. D. Kindrick opened rooms with floral arrangements and antiques. Mrs. Wright spoke on home safety and Mrs. Ballard on harmony in home life. Mrs. Watson led the business session electing Mrs. John Ball to membership. Fourteen members and guest Mrs. C. R. Bishop attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Study Club
J. M. Livingston
Livingston
A. D. Kindrick
Ranch
H. E. Wright
Dc. A. Ballard
Gussie Watson
John Ball
Watson
Ballard
C. R. Bishop
Social notes from San Marcos to Brady weekend visit
Mr and Mrs R P James and Randy and Ray spent the weekend in San Marcos with Mrs James mother. Mrs Howard Woodall and Clara Woodall saw the football game in Austin Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Louie Ragland attended the game in Austin. Mrs R W Boone and Dorothy Helen and Danny were in Odessa with Mr Boone who works there. Mr and Mrs Mitchell McLennon spent Sunday in Waco for Mrs Macie Alexander funeral. They also saw their son Mitchell Jr. Mr C D Conway and Chris Daniel Jr and Sherry Pauline arrived to make their home here, after prior stints. Conway works for a construction company between Hext and Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. James
Randy
Ray
San Marcos
James
Howard Woodall
Clara Woodall
Austin
Louie Ragland
R. W. Boone
Dorothy Helen
Danny
Odessa
Mr.Boone
Mitchell McLennon
Waco
Macie Alexander
Tena Baggett
Mitchell, Jr
C. D. Conway
Chris Daniel, Jr
Sherry Pauline
Conway
Hext and
Brady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter W. Leamons
Johnson City
Eagles
Winn’s Prescription Phar
Ragland Gro. & Ser
Sta. Denman Insurance Co
C. A. Schraub Co
Brewster's Boot Shop
Clark & Green Pontiac Co
Bruce’s Service Station
Mason & Simon
First State Bank
ST. J. Moore Lumber Yard
McKinney's Dry Goods
Loeffler Motor Co
Western Auto Associate
Isaacks Cafe
Es Mee
C. W. Walker Garage Modern Beauty Shop
Loma Lindsay
Aunt May
Moore
Eagle Dub Watson Gulf Station
Abe
Lary Lease
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