Memories of Chalybeate Springs Texas Resort Era
A 93 year old Lufkin woman recalls Chalybeate Springs near Rusk once a thriving mineral spa and New Birmingham iron town. Her family owned the springs from 1880s to 1915, hosting visitors and notable figures, while the site dwindled after 1919 leaving only wooden trails today.
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Lufkin
Tex
Rusk
Memory Bailey
T. J. Cawthon
Hot Springs
Ark
Bailey
Charlie Martin
Bama
Alexander B. Blevins
Blevins
New Birmingham
Mississippi
Blowns
Cawthons
Jay, Gould
New York Railroad
Jim Hogg
Great Southern
Seven Sisters Springs
Springs
Texas
Woodlands
Texas Forestry Association
Southerland Paper Mills, Inc
First Auto Worker Tests Retirement in 30 and Out Plan
Ray Fisher of Ottawa Lake Michigan, 59, becomes the first auto worker to retire under the UAW 30‑and‑out provision after 31 years in an auto parts plant. He will receive $500 a month, plans garden and hunting, and notes the freedom of retirement as the program unfolds across GM, Ford, and Chrysler contracts. The policy becomes effective next Oct 1 for the Big Three, with details on Social Security integration and future pension steps outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Lake
Mich
Ray Fisher
United Auto Workers
Fisher
General Motors Corp
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Oldberg Manufacturing Co
Toledo
Ohio
Oldberg
Violet
Tf Fisher
Deacons To Help Catholic Priests In Baltimore
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan ordained six married men as permanent deacons in the first US diocese ceremony. The investiture at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore assigns them to assist priests in Mass and perform priestly duties except hearing confession consecrating communion and anointing the sick. The new deacons, ages 38 to 49, are Maryland residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
Maryland
Summer Sleuths in Carmel Form Baby-Sitter Detectives
Four youngsters aged 6 to 12 in Carmel, an Indianapolis suburb, form "The Mod Foursome" offering free elective help with home tasks by appointment. Notices say they will assist with any elective work 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with cases taking one to two weeks. contact Susan Doeppers, Carl Lake, Richard, and Allen Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Ind
Indianapolis
Susan Doeppers
Carl Lake
Richard
Allen Miller
Rayne Soft Water Payoff for Odessa Homes
Rayne Soft Water owner Tom Davis argues hard water costs a family of four about 170 to 190 annually, or 14 to 16 more monthly, due to plumbing, heating, electric, and cleaning impacts. Soft water removes minerals, reduces crusty deposits, and eases shaving. Rayne offers rental or purchase options with units carrying the Good Housekeeping Seal, with free water analysis and demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davis
Rayne Soft Water Service
Odessa
Rayne
Cavalier
Rayne Soft Water
Busy Bee Food Center Personal Service in Odessa
Finis Bugg owner of Busy Bee Food Center at 831 East 21st keeps a detailed customer file noting preferences and family details. He visits Ill customers at home with groceries, offers personalized service and old fashioned care, while offering fresh meats, barbecue, sausages and deli items with low overhead savings. Staff include Dorothy Montgomery, Mayme Bugg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Food Center
East 21St
Finis Bugg
Bugg
Odessa
U. S
Busy Bee
Delicatessan
Food Center
Staf
Dorothy Montgomery
Mayme
Busy Bes Food Center
U.S
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Leach and
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Optometrists
N. Sam Houston
Dial
The
Lions Clubs of
Boys’ Clubs of
Gilliam Piano Sales & Service
Andrews Hwy
Fran
Yarne Haedes
Odessa Reproduction Co
Xerox
Lingerie
Notley’s Lingerie
N. Grandview
IBM
Accrediting Commission For Business Schools
Washington D.C
MANLY
Gulf Service Station
Paul Agnew
Park Inn
31St and Andrews Hwy
University
Ingram's
House OF Color
Merth
Faberge
Coty
Max Factor
Corday Plannin
Dixie Drug
W. Ciments
Ae Yr A
LE Alan Smart Shop
Town & Country Shopping
Ee Es
Absher
Zenith
Erican Valines
Rumongy
Mrs
Johnie Gary
North Grant - FE
S. Grandview
Ben’s
South Dixie
Leroy
East Murphy
Dial FE
Kavon Sherwood Shop
Sun
Ramirez & Sons
N. Hancock
Stewart Bros
North
Sopaipilla
A East Co
West Co
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