Railroads and family memories span Texas to Georgia
In reminiscences shared by Mrs. Sievers and others from Gonzales to Schertz, Texas, the railroad era is recalled through relatives who worked as signal maintainers and engineers. Stories include ice from refrigerator cars inspiring early ice cream, Christmas cards from railway crews, and nostalgia for neighborhoods near depots. Also recounted are cherry-picked reminiscences of chinquapins, persimmons, and old yellow fever era travel, plus notes on preserved railroad heritage and a fading line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Miller
Kings Highway
Cain
Elise Chengh
Miltur
Gonzy Says Thanks To Campaign Friends
U S Rep Gonzales announced committee members and praised a testimonial dinner on Friday night for reporting the funds. The report showed total receipts of 21 390 746 with 6 450 76 in expenses including campaign, radio studio work, and printers. About 1 200 guests attended the dinner at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio to honor the congressman and raise funds to retire debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Gonzales
Gonzalez
San Antonio
Port Fonds
Linkin
Menger
St. Anthony
Bexar County
Charles de Leon
Ile
Albert Peng Jr
Jose San Marlin
William Sawtelle
France
Tve Sponears
Veda
Franklin Spears
Denne
Steinhauser
G. J. Sutton
Ximenez
Thomas Young
Szatl
H. B. Zachery Sr
Peter
Plane lands on freeway astonishes motorists in Texas
A single engine plane towed by air traffic officials landed on a North New Braunfels freeway after fuel system trouble. Pilot Morris Merritl, 25, and passenger Stanley Robertson, 25, were uninjured as police escorted the craft to International Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notch
Morris Merritl
Danbury
International
New Braunfels
Tie
Alpart
Merrith
Stanley Robertson
Greeks Mourn Victims of Ship Sinking
A Greek passenger liner sank in the Aegean Sea on Thursday with 236 aboard. Funerals were set for Sunday as the government announced it would cover all costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPN
Gréree
Ats
Speci
Heraklion
Aggean Sea
Lights on at Alamo Plaza as Christmas season begins
City officials switch on Christmas lights at Alamo Plaza amid a festive ceremony. Crowds sing carols as students and volunteers participate. Rudy Ramirez, son of Humberto Ramirez, helps with the switch while community leaders and a council member attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Cockrell
Alamo Plaza
Christ
Reeve Leach
San Antonio
Ramires
Consiehis Bree
Peacegrey Cathulletivh School
Viles Coyos
Universit i Texas
Brazil
Feas Raed
Lila Cau
Rudy Ramirez
Peace Corps
al Humberto Ramirez
Associates
Matchington. Ivestment Co
Ini Srm Antani
Power Cut Near Airport Affected City Block
A 20 minute power failure blacked out a 40 by 40 block north of Loop 420 Friday night between Jnruts Malisberger Rand and North New Braunfels. Damage occurred as wind forced two conductors together, burning into wire. A Public Service Board spokesman said a section of the international airport was blocked for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnruts Malisberger Rand Aml
New Braunfels
CHY Public Service Boakd
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Renwicke Cary
Irs
Ella I
Steve's
315 Bolts
Texas
Arnold Lavell
Slur
Flalonig
Evra Tauch
Glidden
Maying Tavk
Tiglia Crew No. 3
Sievers Saver
G. W. Pickrell
Schertz, Texas
Georgia
Wesho
Tie Tee
Hin
Alabama
Gonzy
Ptyzoes
Frank Valdez
J. B. Gonzalez
Aguilar
Alvaro
Baeza
Dish
Atty
James Barlow
Val Gunzaten
Bellinger
Peace Justice
John Benavides
Sam Bressional
Bennett
Joe J. Bernal
Rev
Claude
David Carter
Solomon Casseber
Carlos Chavez
Democratic
John Daniels
Rose Marie de Leda
John Liquel
Constadle
Ine Ferro
Clem Galan
H. Be
Chiareta
Peer Ad
J Groves
Bill Hauck
Morris Taffe
H. Janes
David Tacubson
Albert Loane
Jack Martin Sr
Duck Martin Sr
W. T. Martin
Joe Meni
Imu McUiad
Aurdit
S.A
Commerce al Soledad
Handy
Andy
Alamo Heights
Broadway
Woodttarm and
Bandera
North Star Mall
Fredericksbure
sVjonserland Shopning Jaly
San Pesto
MeCroleas Plaza
Commarea
Empire Plaza
S. W. Military
Houston
Austin Highway
Ftheco
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