Woodbine Forms Municipal Light Plant Amid Rising Power Use
The Woodbine town council undertook an engineer survey after a 1939 petition drive led to a special election on April 28. Voters approved building an electric light and power plant for 115,006 with a board of Trustees to control the facility, while a majority also supported the concept though a minority objected.
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Omaha
J. B. Rughey
Snavor
C. E. Muir
D. Weir
Lymn Powhey
Frank Morgan
George Livengood
Woodbine Place
Miment
Fairbanks, Morse Company
Dr. H.anderson
Rughey
Fred Fowley
Arthur Turner
C. J. Stephany
Aughey
Board of Trustees
J. A. Murray
Logan
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Power Company
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M. E. Will
Carl Reynolds
N. D. Weir
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Woodbine Light
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Fred Powler
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Woodbine Light Plant History and Expansion Details
The Woodbine municipal plant expanded from a five percent deposit on the Fairbanks Morse contract to a 2390 horse power system with five units and 2000 kW emergency output. Manager Otis M. Dean led growth through 1941 1953, increasing service 218 percent and lighting public facilities including parks and streets, with strong community support and a stable staff.
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Lowrey Brothers Sell Oldsmobiles At Woodbine
The Lowrey Oldsmobile Sales and Service at Woodbine is owned and operated by Woodrow W. Lowrey and Jerome Lowrey. Established in 1940 the firm built a large display and service facility after World War II with expanded operations and a broad trade reach beyond Woodbine.
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Oldsmobile Sales
Woodbine
Woodrow W. Lowrey
Jerome Lowrey
Wood Pine
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Lowreys Operate Car Lot and Factory Rebuilding Shop
The Lowreys run a workshop offering factory rebuilding services and maintain a nearby used car lot displaying vehicles bearing the Lowrey stamp. Two skilled mechanics are regularly employed with additional help as needed.
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Vera Farnsworth Builds Insurance Agency Legacy
Vera Farnsworth, owner of Farnsworth Insurance Agency in Woodbine, has 22 years in the business. She joined Insurance Agency of the late Jason Hunt in 1932 and later started her own agency after Hunt's death, handling auto, health, life, farm, bonds, and more. She also serves in Christian Endeavor, and holds treasurer roles in the Woodbine Independent School District and Boyer’s school board.
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Farnsworth Insurance Agency
Woodbine
Jason Hunt
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Alice Farnsworth
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Ferst Masonic Initiation Held in April 1858
A brief report notes the Ferst Masonic initiation occurred in April 1858 in a Harrison County setting with local attendees, mentioning Hefford as part of the participation.
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