Pioneers Reinterred at State Cemetery in Texas
Jacob de Cordova, founder of Texas cotton exports and first textile mill pioneer, reburied at the Texas State Cemetery with wife Rebecca. Dist. Judge Charles A. Wheeler delivered the oration as Texans from across the state attended the ceremony. Cordova helped map Texas, promoted English cotton trade, and founded Waco. his Brazos River plans were cut short by his 1868 death. The report also notes Dick Foran’s rambling horse incident during Moonlight on the Prairie filming.
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Austin
Tex
Jacob de Cordova
Texas
Brazos River
Odd Fellows Lodge
United States
Rebecca
Cordova
Bosque County
Conde Hoskins
Gonzales
Odd
Houston
Jamaica
Philadelphia
Rebecca Sterling
New Orleans
Galveston
Sam Houston
Thos. J. Rusk
England
Manchester
Dick Foran
Warner Bros
Grand Theatre
Hollywood
Foran
Kernville
Calif
High Sierras
Jack Benny Tops Cast As Columnist
Jack Benny headlines Broadway Melody of 1986 at the Grand Theatre for a Christmas Day opening. The ensemble includes Ellen Piavell, Robert Tasvier, Cadext Bels June Wrieht, Nick Long, Vilma, Buddy Ehsen, Robert Weidhack, Frances Laneford, Warren Stockwell, and Nid Silvers in this MGM musical extravaganza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Grand Theatre
Jack Benny
Eleaner Piavell
Iworld
Hollywood
Pepmar
Bels
June Wrieht
Nick Long
Warre Stockwell
New York
Silvers
Bi County PTA Council Meeting Scheduled for January
The Bi County Council of the P T A will hold a meeting in Maragasa on Saturday January 4. Members wishing to attend should notify Mrs Henry Husseil in secret. Delegates will be appointed by the president and announced later. Ralph Williams and Ralph Jr travel to Los Angeles for Christmas with Mrs Whilis and relatives. Mrs Williams returns the first week of January.
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Maragasa
Henry Husseil
Ralph Williams
Ralph, Jr
Texas University
Los Angeles
Luncheon Honors Y W A Members at First Baptist
Y W A girls of the First Baptist Church were honored at a Thursday evening luncheon hosted by councilor Mrs Barney Hubbs. Yuletide decorations and a What-Not Shelf at each plate framed the event followed by Christmas Beano. Toys for Buckner's Orphan Home were displayed around a lighted Christmas tree.
Mrs Sid Kyle Heads to College Station for Christmas
Mrs. Sid Kyle will leave Saturday for College Station to spend Christmas with the King Carl family. James Andrew Drane, son of Judge and Mrs J A Drane, had a bad spell of the flu last week but is back in the steel this week.
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Sid Kyle
College Station
King Carl
James Andrew Drane
J. A. Drane
Lincoln woman on Saturday visit with daughter and family
Mrs. J. M. Heckler of Lincoln attended a Saturday gathering with her daughter Mrs. Martin Michel and Michel family, sharing time together at the event.
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J. M. Heckler
Lincoln
Martin Michel
Condemnation Hearing for Red Bluff District Land in Reeves County
Special commissioners set January 15 1956 at Pecos Texas courthouse to assess damages for the Red Bluff Water Power District taking a 10 acre tract in Section 48 Township 1 in Reeves County. Proceedings reference a 1935 written statement and aim to vest title in fee simple for water storage reservoir hydro power and irrigation use. Parties include Red Bluff District and unknown heirs of Joe Gomez with notices dated December 10 1955.
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Led Bluff Water Power Control District
Denain
Joe Gomez
Red Bluff
Said County
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Reeves County
Texas
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
Red Bluff Water Power Control District
H. W. Hinkle Monroe Kerrs
Thaas
Reeves
Pecos City
Proceedings in the Unknown Heirs of Joe Selm Deceased
Court records show a control district proceeding by certain property of the unknown heirs of Joe Selm, deceased. A January 15, 1936 date appears with summons to assess ad valorem obligations on described parcels.
Notice to Creditors Estate of C W Tudor
David K Tudor administrator of the estate of C W Tudor deceased requests all creditors to present claims within the law’s time limit. Claims should be mailed to 18011 Commerce St Dallas Texas. Also notices travel news of Mrs Kate Vaughan and Beverly in Pecos with Christmas plans and Mrs Ken Bowser illness updates.
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C. W. Tudor
Reeves County
Texas
Commerce St
Dallas
David K. Tudor
Texas special session opens with tax revenue debate
The 44th Texas legislature plans a January special session focused on taxation and revenue to address a roughly 10 million dollar deficit and pension costs. Observers expect a sales tax to be debated, with governor Allred likely to present only revenue issues first and avoid broad tax proposals. George Ross recovered from flu and pneumonia, while local residents from Wink, Balmorhea, Pecos, and Saragosa visited Pecos for events and shopping.
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Austin
How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold
Millions have found Calotabs a valuable aid in treating colds. Take one or two tabs the first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. Calotabs cleanse the intestinal tract of bacteria and toxins and act as a diuretic to flush cold poisons from the body. Only twenty five cents for the family package and ten cents for the trial package.
Toyah Circle Elects Officers and Local Socials
The W. O. W. Circle elected officers for the year at Mrs. Mabel Colwell’s home. The Methodist Missionary Society hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Lester Wise’s home with decorations gifts and fruits. Local residents and visitors including Sheriff Albert Alexander and families were in town or traveling to nearby cities for holidays and work engagements.
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Mabel Colwell
Guardian
Mabel Valentine
Butrum
Katie Powell
Tellie Lillingslea
Methodist Missionary Society
Lester Wise
Santa
H. F. Wells
J. Scott
G. W. Henderson
S. H. Winn
Christmas, Austin Faces Plague of Reporters and Plans
The piece describes Austin facing heavy reporter attention amid holiday plans and a focus on public events. It mentions a Mary RO figure, a tecnical error with names, and a baby named Little Jimmy Carlins, with limited clear details due to the damaged OCR text.
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Austin
Aya
Mary RO
Tiong
Tul Dee
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George Ek. Stone
Joe Sawyer
Gordon Elliott
Joseph King
Robert Barrat
Dickie Jones
Eleanor Powell
June Knight
Dave Gould
BlovEe
Bi-County Meeting
Y.W. A
H. L. Holloway
Will Cowan
Mary Otto
Anice Buchanan
Beulah Lane
Si Bowie
Louella Smith
Opal Neil
Myrtle Cowan
Lorena Gann
Barbara Gann
Helen Hudson
Ida B. Hines
Pearl Bayvent
Helen Bradford
State OF Texas
Conoco
Jessie Bush
Frank Joplin
Lessee
Clarence Sydow
Angus McDonald
Rufus Wright
Kate Vaughan
Post
Beverly
Pecos
Ken Bowser
Allred
Senate
Walter Woodul
House
George Ross
A. €. Wiliame
Patricia Ann and
Allen Charles
Wink
W. K. Campbell
Ray Davis
Frank
Balmorhea
M. C. Lucky
Bob Baker
Saragosa
Merry Christmas
Ellag Cafe
Toyah News
Circle Meeting
Bill Burkholder
Alexandria
Albert Alexander
Culberson County
van Horn
S. Caraway
Speartown, la
A. B. Caraway
Mrs. Caraway
Leroy Matthews
Plateau
Tom Williams
Sal Armstrong of
Ruby Seay
Bill Frannum
el Paso
Mr. Frannum
G. D. Taylor
Midland
Toyah
E. S
Mr. E. B. Daniel
Florida
Ts Cina
Mars “Baristas
Jimmy Carlins
Jimmie He Oline
I By
Ray Arnold
Kolar Funeral Home
Kelvinator
SANOW
Public Service Company
Zenith
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