Most Memorable Delayed Christmas Told by School Leader
Dr. J Richardson Pearce superintendent of schools recalls a delayed 1945 Christmas in the Philippines. After surrender he stayed in Manila to coordinate troop transport, then home in January for a double celebration with wife and son. He lived in a 30 foot tent with four officers. Editor notes readers share their holiday memories.
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J. Richardson J. Pearce
Pearce
Philippines
Air Force
Manila
Richardson
Arkansas Stuns Aggies in Cotton Bowl Bid Upset
Arkansas defense shuts down Texas A&M in Little Rock while Scott Bull uses a sharp passing game to fuel a 31-6 Razorbacks victory. The win sets up a Cotton Bowl clash with Georgia as the crowd roars on.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Scott Bull
Texas A&m
Razorbacks
Georgia
Thanksgiving reunion ends years apart for Donna Brownfield
Donna Brownfield reunites with her brother Jim after 16 years of separation from six siblings taken to Davenport orphanage in 1958. She recalls neglect, later marrying Ken and starting a new family, and now seeks the remaining four siblings with support for adoptee records reform. The Thanksgiving 1975 reunion at Dallas Fort Worth Airport marks a hopeful turn in their long search.
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Donna Brownfield
Donna
Ken Brownfield
Richardson
Thy
Cindy
Larry
Terry
Jim
Robert
Humboldt
Iowa
Ken
Jamie
Jeffery
Greg
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Richardson Chamber Elects Frances Powell First Woman President
Frances Powell, a Wartham Texas native and real estate broker with two offices on Coit Road and in Plano, was elected by acclimation as Richardson Chamber of Commerce president. Powell has 18 years in real estate, serves on multiple MLS committees, and chairs advisory roles with banks and Realtor groups. She and husband Houston E. Powell have three children and live at 106 N Gentle Drive.
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Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Frances Powell
Powell
Wortham
Tex
Coit Road
Arapaho
Dallas- Richardson
Plano
Gallery of Homes
United States
Canada
Texas Association of Realtors
Chamber
Greater Dallas
Houston E. Powell
John Powell
Richardson
Bruce Powell
Sharon Powell
Texas Tech
Gentle Drive
Robert Stanton services set Monday at Restland
Services for Robert E. Stanton husband of the late Miriam Stanton will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Restland's Wildwood Chapel with Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial follows at Restland Memorial Park. He died Friday at age 59 and is survived by a son, two daughters, two brothers, his mother, and seven grandchildren.
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Robert Stanton
Restland
Robert E. Stanton
Miriam Stanton
Prestonwood Drive
Wildwood Chapel
Daniel Clayton
Restland Memorial Park
Stanton
Robert Stanton Jr
Sally Williamson
Christine Storey
Thomas F. Stanton
Oil City
Eugene J. Stanton
Eryria, Jr
Kathryn Stanton
Holiday Greeting Card Ad Offer
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Richardson Daily News
Turner rites set for Eloise Turner in Wilmer grave ceremony
Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Trinity Cemetery in Wilmer Texas for Mrs Eloise L Turner of Richardson. Rev. Ross Babigian will officiate. She is survived by her husband L W Turner and siblings Jack Carroll of Mississippi Emily Little and Marie Lamaster of Houston.
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Trinity Cemetery
Wilmer
Tex
Eloise L. Turner
Richardson
Ross Babigian
Pearl Harbor Day Flag Observation Proclaimed
Sunday December 7 is named Pearl Harbor Day to honor the attack on Pearl Harbor. Citizens are urged to fly the U S flag to mark the anniversary and observe the nation’s wartime history.
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Pearl Harbor
America
Richardson Chamber Announces Lunch and Banquet Plans
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce outlined two upcoming events. A Career Education Luncheon is set for 12 noon Friday Dec 12 at Holiday Inn North with tickets 9.50 including two luncheons. Dave Pullins will speak and at least 60 students are hoped as guests. The Jan 24 banquet at Berkner High School will name Frances Powell as president with a 9.00 ticket and a musical program.
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Lbj Freeway
Central Expressway
Richardson
Dave Pullins
Richardson Independent School District
Chamber of Commerce
Frances Powell
Berkner High School
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