J T Shipman Ordained at High Valley Church
J T Shipman was ordained as pastor of High Valley Baptist Church on May 29 following his April call. A Baylor University sophomore and San Saba native, he delivered and received charges with Rev. Sam D Taylor and others assisting. Long day included meals, prayers, and remarks from former pastor Rev C E Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Valley Baptist Church
J. T. Shipman
High Valley Church
Shipman
Baylor University
H. Shipman
Bend
Sam D. Taylor
San Saba
C. EB. Lancaster
Pecan Grove
High Valley
Don Hendricks
E. C. Brazil
W. M. Elmore
Lancaster
Brazil
Hendricks
Mr. Elmore
John Wallace
Morristown
Tenn
High Valley Sunday School
Sickness and visits cross Colony in early June
Mrs Bart Hillin of Wichita Falls visits her brother Bill in Colony as his sickness worsens. Mr and Mrs Ralph Means visit Mrs BR Koit who is improving. Mr S H De Piso Radio Tubes loses wife May 2. Visitors at Willma Collins home include Colling family from San Saba. Paul Parks takes vacation with relatives. Bernard Giles of Houston visits his in laws, then heads to Washington. Melvin and Jack Collins harvest grain at Chappel as Tom Means improves slowly.
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Colony
Bart Hillin
Wichita Falls
Brother Bill
Ralph Means
Br, Koit
S. H. de Piso
Willma Collins
Texas Speaking of Old Schoolmates and Memphis Tales
Boyce House recalls Sims Edmondson a Central High graduate who as a boy stammered during lessons and later became a successful attorney. The column also notes a Memphis penny daily and a publisher's risky stock practices, ending with a quip about the Final Judgment.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sims Edmondson
Central High
Sims
Local Families Gather for Bowser and AREA Weekend Visits
Shiloh area residents share a weekend of visits and family time. August Kowierschke and Billie June of Bowser spent Sunday with A. L. Lange. G. A. Solsbery family, Hulon Solsbery group, and Jimmie visited J. W. Rouse. Nell Edwards returned from O'Donnell and Tohoka after two weeks with sisters. Zephyr visitors included S. C. Wyatt L. Wyatt and De Welch with Rex Wyatt family. Grandfather Wyatt planned a short visit with his son. Tahoka and O Donnell travelers, Jno Thomas and CG W Chiles, joined a fishing trip to Buchanan Dam, reporting 100 pounds of fish. B. F. Underwood visited Frank Edwards then returned to Bend. Mrs. GC L Stewart and children of Whitsett spent weekend with Roy Stewart and Dock Filiott families.
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Shiloh
Hiloh
August Kowierschke
Billie
Bowser
A. L. Lange
G. A. Solsbery
Jimmie
Hulon Solsbery
Lester
J. W. Rouse
Nell Edwards
O'Donnell
Tohoka
Carlos Chile
Buchanan Dam
J. F. Edwards
B. F. Underwood
Frank Edwards
Bend
GC. L. Stewart
Whitsett
Texas
Roy Stewart
Dock Filiott
Pat's quip on parties and a dammed day of judgment
Pat muses on party labels Republicans Democrats Rebels Yankees and Irish versus A P A. Father answers yes. Pat predicts there will be dammed little judging on that first day.
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Pat
A-P.a
Texas Highway Map Shows 31 000 Miles Of Texas Roads
The 1949 Texas highway map, released June 3 by the Texas Highway Department, features 31 000 miles of completed roads and over 30 000 miles paved with 30 color pictures. It highlights Pan American Highway travel through Mexico, ruins, and Texas as a gateway state, with mileage tables and a United States roads map on the back. A limited supply will be at San Saba office, supervisor Henry Trotter says.
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Texas Highway Department
Austin
Texas
Mexico
Tuxtla
Central America
Laredo
United States
San Saba
State Highway Department
Henry Trotter
Garlic remedy claims to ease high blood pressure
Harlingen bank president Elner G. Johnson writes on February 20, 1948 requesting another bottle of Liquid Garlic for himself and his sister in law. He cites improvements in blood pressure for customers Texaco dealer Mr. Turner and Mrs. W. F. Nelson, praising the product and noting numerous testimonials. Phone 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elner G. Johnson
Harlingen State Bank
Harlingen
Texas
Hulda C. Sutton
Atwater Terrace
Springfield
Mass
Turner
Texaco
W. F. Nelson
San Benito
Baytown Visit and College Departure Details
Mrs Herb Taylor hosts guests including Mrs W Owen in Baytown this week. Miss Pat McKee plans to leave June 15 for Boulder Colorado to attend the University of Colorado, with her parents accompanying. Elizabeth Alexander of City National Bank vacationing in Omaha with her son Joe. Clarence Newcomb and son from Deming New Mexico visit J H Rhodes and related families. W G Lindsey hosts Aline Wilkes and family from Fort Worth, G A Douglas family from Fort Worth, and A A Spears family from Houston for weekend. Loraine Duey returns from Dallas after two weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Taylor
Patricia
Renfro
Alexander
Clarence Newcomb
Deming
N. M
J. H. Rhodes
Charlie Taffs
W. G. Lindsey
Aline Wilkes
George
Kenneth
G. A. Douglas
Fort Worth
A. A. Spears
Houston
Loraine Duey
Dallas
Store Sales Pads at The News
The Cash Feed and Produce Co contracts oats and wheat with The News for supply. The arrangement outlines delivery terms and pricing structure, aiming to secure steady grain inputs for regional sales.
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Cash Feed & Produce Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colony News
Mills Bros. Gro. & Station
Sinclair Gas & Oil
Ford Garage
Hartley
San Saba, Texas
Lincoln
Horace Greeley
The
New York Tribune
City National Bank
F.d.lc
Boyce
Georgia
Clancey
California
Zuma Beach
Ferma
City Drug Store
San Saba Tractor Co
Ford Tractors — Dearborn Equipment
REX Mahan & Sons
Laird's Corner
Play Land
Cash Feed & Produce
Gene Conner
Florese Anderson
Laurence Hamrick
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