Loyalist Democrats Set For Tet Of Strength
Leaders of the Loyalist Democrats meet tomorrow in Austin called by Mayor Tom Miller to block a Dixiecrat takeover at the September 14 Fort Worth convention. The group includes pro Truman factions and seeks a convention chair plan while weighing Morris Morrow’s role and possible cross factions.
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Wae Pee
Ee Jr
Auer
Ee Ae
Tom Miller
Austin
Fort Worth
Beauford
Pa Lndicettone
Iskill
Roosevelt
Miller
Worth
Funeral Rites For Prominent Flatonia Woman Held Tomorrow
Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Flatonia for Mrs. E. A. Arnim Sr. 78, widow of E. A. Arnim who gave his name to the Arnim oilfield in Fayette county. A lifelong Flatonia resident, she died at her home last night. She helped Texas youth by funding several students through high school and university. Survivors include two sons, E. A. Arnim Jr. and James Douglas Arnim, both of Flatonia.
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Flatonia
E. A. Arnim
Arnim
Fayette County
James Marburger
Half-Caste Is Star Cast In Melbourne Debut
Betty Fisher a 17 year old half caste aborigine from a tropic mission island leaves for Melbourne to pursue singing. She previously won an Australia wide amateur contest at 15 with My Curly Headed Baby and aims to take her daughter Shirley to the stage debut while continuing her education under mission authorities after a two year pause.
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Darwin
Betty Fisher
Tropic Mission
Melbourne
Betty
Shirley
General Walker to Speak at 36th Division Reunion
Lt. Gen. Fred L. Walker who led the 36th division at Salerno will be the principal speaker at the 36th Division reunion in Dallas on September 11 12. Veterans of World War I and World War II are expected to attend.
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General Walker
36Th Division
Dallas
Fred L. Walker
Salerno
Elderly Couple Ends Horseback Trip Across Old Oregon Trail
The Rev. John W. Beard, 65, and his wife, 63, finish a 2000 mile horseback journey retracing the Oregon trail from Portland to Independence. At the northwest corner of Independence square they mark the start and declare the trip a lifelong dream fulfilled. The couple described the trail as marvelous and enjoyed every minute of the voyage.
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Oregon
Independence
John W. Beard
Marcus Whitman
Independence Square
Beard
Portland
Moun
Independence Hosts North West Trail Participants Parade
They arrived as honored guests in Independence for a parade with Saddle club members civic dignitaries and clubs. Mayor Roger T. Sermon greeted them at a luncheon and a street square dance followed with an autographed portrait of President Truman signed by the Beards during his visit to vote two weeks earlier.
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Independence
Saddle Club
Roger T. Sermon
Truman
Rheumatism Treatment Book Offered Free in Excelsior Springs
A Ball Clinic advertisement from Excelsior Springs Missouri promotes a new system for rheumatism and arthritis using mineral waters and baths. Readers can request a free book titled Rheumatism Good Life's Greatest Blessing, with no obligation, by writing to the Ball Clinic Dept. 2311.
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Excelsior
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
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