Historic Fort Worth tale of Strap Buckner and early settlers
A vivid Texan tale recounts Strap Buckner who prodded feuding tribes with powder and bullets for sport, ending with an empty cache as the first Fort Worth era unravels. It also recalls Capt. Edward S. Terrell, Fort Worth’s earliest settler, captured by hostile Indians while trading beads and flour before marching to Fort Smith.
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Rickard
Texas
Strap Buckner
Mexico
Buckner
Strap
Kilkenny
Fort Worth
Arnold
Edward S. Terrell
Terrell
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Thompson Back In Washington After Ninth District Tour
Rep. Clark W. Thompson returned to Washington with praise for supporters in the Ninth District. He said district residents back his defense push and his re election campaign. On the House floor he and Mrs. Thompson urged passage of a bill extending government operation of the Texas City Tinsmelter.
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Ninth District
Clark W. Thompson
Rep. Thompson
Thompson
House of Representatives
Texas City
Polio Precautions Warn Against Crowds and Exhaustion
Guidance urges avoiding crowds and close contact if polio may be in the area. People should stay off crowded trains and buses and curb heavy physical activity. Emphasis on protecting especially children from fatigue and stress to prevent severe illness.
Etlinger’s Store Sandals and Dress Shoes Promote Comfort
For a comfortable Mews Ladies or Childrens sandal or dress oxford, go to W. H. Etlinger’s Store for a selection and fit.
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Oxford
W. H. Etlinger
City of Moulton Texas Seeks Bids for Sewer System
Sealed proposals for a sanitary sewer collection system and sewage treatment plant in Moulton Texas are due by 8 00 PM August 11 1950. Bids opened publicly at the City Secretarys office with plans from Joe J. Rady Fort Worth. Bid security five percent required and the owner may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Texas
Joe J. Rady
Insurance
Fort Worth
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Plastering Tips and Visit Notes Mentioned
The article notes unfinished plaster requires a size or primer sealer before painting, while water-thinned paint can be applied directly. It also reports Miss Charlene French of Taft visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ike York and planning to attend Austin College in Sherman after her stay.
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Charlene French
Taft
Ike York
Miss French
Sherman
Austin College
Moulton Girls Beat Hallettsville 10 to 1 in Hallettsville
Local sports report notes Moulton Girls softball routed Hallettsville 10 to 1 in Hallettsville Monday night. Social items list visits by Hafernik in Stockdale Henry Kurtz family in San Antonio and other local household visits plus reminders about August 1 school transfers and the upcoming 1950-51 school year amid district consolidations.
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Moulton
Hallettsville
Texas
Street Equipment Warrants Planned by Moulton Texas
The City of Moulton Texas announces its intention to issue street equipment warrants up to 6500 dollars with interest not over 5 percent. Moulton plans to adopt an ordinance on August 7 1950 authorizing the issue. The maximum maturity will not exceed ten years. Mayor Elo C Fehrenkamp signed the notice July 10 1950.
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State OF Texas
County
Lavaca
Moulton
Texas
City of Moulton
Softball Matches At Lions Field Attract Local Boys
Two Tuesday night softball games at Lions Field showcase teams sponsored by Oeht and Jarosek with strong junior recruiting. Organizers urge upper grade school boys to join next Tuesday to ensure the program’s community success.
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Lions Field
Oeht
Jarosek
Card of Thanks to Moulton Fire Department and Neighbors
Martin Tousek thanks the Moulton Fire Department neighbors and others for valuable assistance during a recent fire at his home. He praises the fire department as a great asset to the town.
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Moulton
Martin Tousek
Card of Thanks from Precinct 6 Constable Zat Johnson
The note expresses gratitude for support in the race for constable of Precinct 6 and declares no ill will toward those who did not back him. He states he is constable for all.
Local visitors and names spotted in Texas towns
Batteries were Hallettsville Moore and Michalec in Moulton. Edward Darilek and family and Mrs Chas Welfs visited San Antonio. Kenward Kolar and wife toured Eagle Lake on Saturday. Sister Colmia and Sister Eunice were noted in connection with college activities.
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Hallettsville
Moore and Michalec
Moulton, Brom and
Darilek
Edward Darilek
Chas. Welfs
San Antonio
Kenward Kolar
Eagle Lake
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Boyce
Washington
Farmers Co-op
Moulton Oil Mill
E. Kolar
Ethel Mae Hafernik
Stockdale
Henry Kurtz
Otto Keil Sr
Henry Zimmermann
Henry
Yoakum
E. W. Zimmermann
George Haas
McQueeney
Theo Long
Papacek
Doles
California
U. S
Gail Evans
Benelys Biscuit Baker
Papacek’s
Super Market & Dry Goods
City of
Zat Johnson
Col ‘Mia
Eunice
O College
St. J
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