Essays On Temperance Seeks Youth Essays In West Texas Conf
A Methodist drive in the West Texas Conference invites under 24 year olds who have not attended college to write 3000 word essays on temperance. Winners receive 100 scholarship to Westmorland College, applicable this fall or next, with judging based on understanding of alcohol problems. Submissions due July 2–31 with district winners later named.
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Methodist Church
Methodism
General Conference
Christian Education
Woman's Missionary Society
Christian Social Relations Committee
West Texas Conference
Westmorland College
Tire maker claims blowout proof records
Question Are they blowout-proof Answer Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires have the most amazing records for being blowout.
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Firestone
Indianapolis
al Jenkins
Utah
Faithful Preacher B W Means Dies in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque the Rev B W Means a kind deeply religious Baptist pastor and missionary figure passes away after a life spent in Texas and New Mexico. Born in Lampasas Texas he was a former cowboy who turned to preaching and colportage work. He was mourned by forty six Albuquerque relatives and honored by Temple Lodge No 6 at his graveside. He left a legacy of charity, spreading the gospel and helping the sick and sinners.
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New Mexico Baptist News
Albuquerque
Rev
B. W. Means
Lampasas
Texas
West Texas
New Mexico
Means
Floyd Hampton
Roma Avenue
United States
Canada
H. A. Zimmerman
Temple Lodge No. 6
J. T. King
B. W
Walt) Means
Hs W. Means
T.Z
Ed Means
Moe
McAnally’s Bend
Made in Japan Rugs and Agar Highlight Trade Notes
A reader comments on Japan made goods noting a 6 by 3 foot rug woven from rice straw sold in the U S for about a dollar and lasting long. He praises Japanese seaweed product Agar priced at eighty five cents per quarter pound and calls it harmless.
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E. EL Risien
Japan
America
Letos Pyorrhea Remedy Promoted by Dentists
A dental remedy named Letos Pyorrhea Remedy is advertised as a treatment for pyorrhea, claimed to save health including stomach and kidneys. The ad urges proper usage and notes dentists’ recommendations with a money back guarantee from Edmiston Pharmacy.
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Leto
Edmiston Pharmacy
Laney Family Returns Home to Roswell NM
Mrs Ruth Laney and her children return to Roswell New Mexico after a two month visit with relatives in Texas and Colony. the children reportedly benefited from Texas climate.
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Ruth Laney
Ruth Crawford
Roswell
New Mexico
Colony
Texas
Water Rents Due By 10th Or Water Shut Off
City ordinance requires water rents be paid by the 10th of each month at City Hall. If unpaid the Water Superintendent will disconnect without notice and a $1 reconnection fee applies. City Secretary MO H Moore urges prompt payment to avoid disconnection.
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MO. H. Moore
Bend By Gimlet Bend
The Bend section along Cherokee Creek endures record-high flood waters this spring with Cherokee Creek and the Colorado river swelling to dangerous levels. The writer notes drownings in the area, crop concerns, and neighbors aiding each other while recounting local social events and upcoming pecan industry efforts.
Murray Family Visits Panhandle Friends in State
Mr and Mrs Frank Murray and children of Panhandle visit relatives and vacation with Mr and Mrs R R Low. Murray left San Saba years ago for the Panhandle region. Murray serves as county attorney of Carson County.
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Frank Murray
Panhandle
R. R. Low
Local residents and business changes in Temple region
T E Gaines visits Ft Worth on business and Temple leisure stop. W G Dofflemyer buys S L Kirk’s share in Majestic moving picture show and remodeling plans are set. Ruf and Mrs. Thornton purchase a Mitchell five passenger auto. Various residents return, travel, or visit relatives, including Horns, Hart brothers, Eunice Brown, Ruth Fagg, Arline Brown, Alice Seiders, and Beulah Kuykendall, with community welcomes noted.
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T. E. Gaines
Biges
Ft. Worth
Temple
W. GC. Dofflemyer
L. Kirk
Majestic Moving Picture Show
Jas. Fr
W. G.dofflemyer
Ruf Thornton
Bob Bryan
May W. Holman
California
Wildbahn Martin
Austin
University of Texas
Hardy Graham
Richland Springs
Fort Worth
Joe Hart
Golden West
Bernard Hart
Clayton Walters
Fred Peisker
Twin Falls
Idaho
Eunice Brown
Brownwood
D. A. Autry
Willie McConnell
A. & M. College
Ruth Fagg
Arline Brown
Wiley Pridgeon
T. C. Mitchell
W. D. Kuykendall
Beulah Kuykendall
Miss Seiders
Wallace Creek News From A New Comer
Wallace Creek News reports on recent rains and crop damage with oats blown down and fences washed out. Local residents and visitors are mentioned including Mr. Garrett losing sheep and families traveling to Granger and Red Bluff for visits.
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Wallace Creek
Smithhart
EB. G. Alexander
Totsie Rogers
Red Bluff
Sam Alexander
Rockwood
Pleasant Caller Reports Historic Flood Levels in San Saba
Miles Millican of Chappel visited the office describing two recent floods as the highest ever seen in San Saba county. He noted Cherokee creek and Simpson creek reaching record highs. Mrs. R. Q. Garrett and children Eleanor and Roger Jr. are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J Mitch Johnson, in San Saba.
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Miles Millican
Chappel
Mr. Millican
San Saba
Cherokee Creek
Simpson Creek
R. Q. Garrett
Eleanor and
Roger, Jr
Koasse
J. Mitch Johnson
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M. E. Church
H. A. Boaz
S. A. Craig
Conference Women’s Missionary Society
J. W., Pittman
Conference Board of Christian Education
Kerrville
Loree Kolb
Belidlower
R. E. Grimes
W. G. Kolb
R. Kolb
Kolb Ranch
W. B. Leverett
Pecan Grove
Homer Kolb
Mexico City
Mexico City, Where Mr. Kolb
Rotary International
Mexican Center
J. M. Wirdell
Lillian Olink
San Antonio
David Smith
City
Giber Sires
Becaely Low
Qualor
Wxdhse
Chan
M. R. Weatherby
TN San Saba
San Saba County
Bend
Old Camp Ground
Colorado
Matagorda
Colorado River
Yast
Delphie Carter
E. M. Scott
Rough Creek
John Mac Alexander
W. C. Alexander
Ward Lewis
John Alexander
Cherokee
Alex
Pauley Parks
Uvalde
Pauley
D. I. Buchanan
Frank Moore
Frank
Robbie Scott
Vee Underwood
Lometa
Truitt Gage
Wilds
Dallas
Joseph Cowan
Stine
Armour Miller
Alexander
E. G. Alexander
Granger
Pitman
Florence Lee Vaughn
Ova Lee Lusty
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