Santa Claus letters from Texas children in 1950
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from Morris and Peggy Coats of Stamford, Artif Mae Miller of Avoca, C D Sampson Jr, Junior Herpeche, and Dorothy Herpeche. They ask for dolls, trains, balls, globes of toys, air guns, and candy, noting good behavior and wishing happiness for siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Morris
Peggy Coats
Grannie
Santa
Artif Mae Miller
Stamford
Texas
Charlie Reid
Tam
Fort Worth
Swenson
Bobbie Jean Griffin
N. W
Bath St. Ft. Worth
Tex P.S
Night Crash and Silent Witness in a Rainy City
In a rain swept city a taxi collision leads to a chaotic street scene as a patrol wagon fills with displaced women and a detective confronts a pivotal choice. Jimmy Olara recalls perfume and a single night’s duty amid wreckage and moral tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Jimmy Ollara
Jimmy Olara
Chapter XI Errant City Figure in Narrow Escape
Chapter XI narrative follows rian Atstey weaving through Rome and dodging a covert pursuit. He notes the crowd, ceilings, and a bulwark of shoulders as Daley Pentress glances, while Simon stands apart, sizing up rivals. A brief glimpse reveals the man he seeks as history unfolds before him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rian Atstey
Rome
Daley Pentress
Siealee
Simon
West Texas Utilities Expands Water and Power Service
West Texas Utilities outlines continued construction and line extensions across Dumas, Stratford, Altman, Dickens, and nearby towns. Projects include 1200 feet of six inch water main in Dumas, two and a half miles of extensions, 24 miles of 12 kV line, and five miles of 41 60 volt line to rural customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Utilities Company
Abi
Dumas
Stratford
Altman
Janhandle
Pumas
Alt Man
Stratfont
Dunes
Dickens
Cerve
Affton
McAdoo
Dobby
Midway
Bnial Seeview
Abilene
Pickard and Leggett
Port Worth
Feem Junction
Boudary
Cueferters
Fetelline
Power Distribution Extensions Planned for Rural Areas
The plan calls for demedic service in rural homes and expansions in Santa Anna and Dumas to extend distribution to new customers. Extensions in Preos County will build about three miles of line to meet Southern Crade Off Corporation and J. R. Bell Company needs. New pole street lighting and upgraded lines are planned near Strady McCamey and Sharrock with completion dates set for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Anna and
Dumas
Ore
Chifield
Preoos County
Southern Crade Off Corporation
J. R. Bell Company
Corview
Howe
Roehett
Strady
Sheffield Lee
McCamey
Sharrock
Highwas Ramsing
Clara Bow in Her Night at Alcove Theatre
Clara Bow stars in a light romantic comedy titled Her Night presented at Alcove theatre this week. The plot follows Clara Bow’s comic misadventures as she navigates marriage, romantic entanglements, and a lively ensemble including a war veteran and a bold suitor in a playful city debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpe
Ty Avery Ween
Faree
Alcove
Clara Bowwn
Clara
Ralok
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avoca
C.D. Sampson, Jr
Gaston
Junior Herpeche
Yours Truly
Dorothy Herpeche
Land Boys
Henrietta Tsuji
Toto
Ha Jo
Jewel Moss
Aleo
Nadine Scott
Tota
Santa Tam
Marie
Pearleta Ivy
Rule
Eugene Conner
Tama
Landa Hell Simme
Auna
Leo John M Terry
Peggy Ell
Fesus
Dear Santa Claus
Ck Waxine Williams
Suny
Oifara
Beette bin
Coore Ii Veterical
Frown Pool Halle
Thirdelase
de Loring
Central
Jimmy Hare
Chean
City Hall
Zug
Jones County
Evelyn Campbell
NU Oerviere
Her
West Texas Utilities
PN Panston
Clara Pow
Wiliam Deane
New Voek
Vane Aml
Wats
Bryant - Link CO
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