Flag of Tr o u t m a n and the Texas Volunteers
Mary C. Roberts recounts Miss Joanna Troutman who sewed a silk flag for 1835 Texan volunteers led from Macon to Texas. The banner inspired the state flag, was carried to Velasco, torn at sunset, and Troutman born 1818 in Baldwin County later buried in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Troutman
Macon
Georgia
Citzens
Knoxville
Joanna Troutman
Texas
Velasco
Goliad
Baldwin County
Scottsboro
Barronsville
Town Needs More Support for School Activities
The article argues that the town and student body misallocate effort and funds away from school activities. It notes poor turnout for entertainments and debt-raising events, with deficits covered by merchants' donations. It urges more community participation to improve and sustain programs.
Senior Play Friday at High School Auditorium
The senior class presents the annual senior play Friday evening at the high school auditorium. Cast and chorus have practiced for some time and aim to provide worthwhile entertainment. Miss Forrester directs the production and Miss Ray handles vaudeville between acts. Admission is 15 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Forrester
Miss Ray
Joanna Troutman maker of the first Texas flag
In Austin at the State Cemetery a bronze statue draws attention, depicting a young woman from the nineteenth century with a flag in her left hand and a raised right hand holding a needle, symbolizing Joanna Troutman who crafted Texas’s first flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna Troutman
Texas
Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Discovering America and the bath that worked
A history lesson debunks Columbus by Ohio joke. A chemist at a football game cries up and atom. Rastus jokes about the skunk and fur. A narrator describes a patient, tense dialing of a bath heat until perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atom
Rotary Club Elects New Officers
The Rotary Club elected for the ensuing year J. H. Waggoner as president H. Echols as vice president R. T. Pennington as treasurer and F. W. Smith as secretary A seven member board includes Fk E Douglas R T Pennington F W Smith F M Echols Clyde Craig Lloyd Moore and J H Waggoner President Douglas hosted Rev H M Cowling and Rev Ed G Phillips as guests The meeting featured Dr Ross R May leading the program with guest R E Murrell Sherman president of Western National Insurance Co and J D Calloway vice president discussing industrial insurance and its growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
J. H. Waggoner
IF. M. Echols
R. T. Pennington
Fr. W. Smith
Fk. E. Douglas
F. W. Smith
F. M. Echols
Clyde Craig
Lloyd Moore
IF. FE. Douglas
H. M. Cowling
Ed G. Phillips
the Sun
Ross R. May
R. E. Murrell
Sherman
Western National Insurance Company
J. D
Keeping Up With the Times in a Blunt Exchange
A social clash of old and new roles erupts as a bystander makes a crude remark about a girl in knickers and a short haircut, triggering a tense exchange. The parent corrects the insult, revealing confusion over the parentage and exposing generational friction.
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Leon Coffman
Dick Barbee
Fender
Millard Mangrum
Sandwich Island
Paul Vesta
Edward Webster
Beatrice Maynard
DRS
Jno. T. Nall
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Sears
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Fred Scott
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Columbus
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Rastus
Wm. Rogers Silverware
Lady Baltimore Filling
The
Planters National Bank
Michelin
Supreme Service
Hartford Live Stock Mortality Insurance
Hartford
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
King of Kings
the Lamb OF God
Jefe
Judas
M.b.warner IN
the King OF Kings
PATHE
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Magdala
Jesus
Magdalene
Christ
Madonna
Mark
Lazarus
Satan
Gethsemene
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Pilate
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Palace Theatre
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