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Whitewright firms and rail progress noted in Lamar County report
In Lamar County a daily pace of up to 5000 yards of track is reported on the Trans Continental branch between Brookston and Paris. W D Williams runs William's Variety Store in Whitewright since 1946, with family ties and prior work history noted. The Flower Shop in Whitewright is run by Patsy Smith and Earline Rice, serving a 25 mile radius, with longtime owner Mrs Roy Talley highlighted. Also referenced is a Bicentennial painted Amoco refinery tank visible from nearby roads.
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Lamar County
Trans Continental
Texas and Pacific
Brookston
Paris
W.D. Williams
William’s
Whitewright
Lockheed
Dallas
Mary Clyde Davis
Dean Watson
Bells
Martha Ayers
Duncanville
Williams
Devonport
Brown Variety
George Brown
Maggie Horton Ball
Mary Lou Ayers
Patsy Smith
Earline Rice
Roy Talley