Texas myths and monuments lure探 curious travelers
A fragmented reminiscence highlights historic clashes at Adobe Walls, Alamo legends, dinosaur tracks near Glen Rose, Bowie statue at Texarkana, La Fitte’s Grove west of Galveston, and a vast meteorite near Odessa. The piece hints at Texas history and geology while inviting exploration.
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Texas
Cleburne
Glen Rose
Paluxy River
Texarkana
Lone Star State
James Bowie
Jim Bowie
Alamo
la Fitte
Galveston
Jean LaFitte
Gulf of Mexico
Three Trees
Victo rian Mansion of Abe Mulkey in Corsicana
Across from the Courthouse in Corsicana stands the Victorian Mansion of evangelist Abe Mulkey. The show place amazes visitors with its preserved youthful appearance in a city known as an oil center about 50 miles south of Dallas.
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Corsicana
Abe Mulkey
Dallas
The Happiest Season Is Each Turning Year
An aged man reflects that each season brings beauty in turn. He notes Spring buds, Summer foliage with birds, Autumn fruit and color, and Winter stars through bare branches, concluding all seasons are beautiful.
Wax and polish garden furniture for rust protection
Apply wax to metal summer furniture to prevent rust and use a cream polish on rattan pieces to maintain finish and color. Ensure surfaces are clean before treatment and allow wax to set before use.
Mental Health Rules From Dr. Joseph Fetterman Principles to Reach Inner Balance
Ten guidelines advise engaging hobbies and nature, developing personal philosophy, sharing thoughts, facing fears, balancing fantasy with fact, avoiding escapes like alcohol and drugs, exercising, loving wisely, seeking early help for worries, and trusting time as therapy. Dr. Joseph Fetterman emphasizes practical steps and patient optimism.
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Joseph Fetterman
Cowbell Remembrance Honors Des Moines Farm Cow
In a Des Moines area farmhouse a cowbell hung on the living room mantle recalls Annie the cow who died years ago. The bell remains a cherished memorial to the dairy animal and the farmer and wife. France produces about sixty million tons of coal annually.
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Des Moines
Annie
France
Citation in Denison suit seeks title to Cyrene Park Lot 6
The state issues a citation to Mollie Braxton and others in Grayson County suit No. 66902 to answer by Sept 5 1960. Plaintiffs Lee Roy Monroe and Norma Jean Monroe seek title and possession of Lot 6 Block 12 Cyrene Park Addition Denison Texas.
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State OF Texas
Mollie Braxton
Mollie Dawson
W. D. Collins
C. H. Harris
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Lee Roy Monroe
Norma Jean Monroe
Cyrene Park
Denison
A. D
First Sermon By Ben Sturdivant At Methodist Church
A large morning congregation welcomed Ben Sturdivant as he delivered his first sermon while studying for the ministry at the Methodist Church.
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Ben Sturdivant
Ben
J. C. Gillespie
H. L. Gordon
New York City
Hudson & Davis Co
Gordon Clothing Co
Glen Earnheart Elected Scoutmaster In 1940 Notice
The notice reports Glen Earnheart elected as scoutmaster. Enlisted in the Navy is Jack Lewis Yeager. Golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Sloan to be celebrated Aug 3 with open house. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Charles S. Blanton and Mrs. Louisa Carter Tapscott.
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Jack Lewis Yeager
J. G. Sloan
Charles S. Blanton
Bethel
Jacksonville
Louisa Carter Tapscott
Virginia Lou Wade
H. L. Stephens
W. O. Brents
Whitewright
Manitou Springs
Colo
Suit for title to 101 acres in Grayson County Texas
The Citizens National Bank of Whitesboro and others seek judgment for title and possession of 101 acres split into three tracts in the John Crutchberry Survey Grayson County Texas. Plaintiffs name numerous deceased heirs and assigns as defendants and request service where unserved. The case file No. 66915 shows the petition filed July 28 1960 with a September 12 1960 return date.
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State OF
Texas
John Crutchberry
M. M. Jones
Katherine E. Donehew
M. S. Donehew
O. K. E. Donehew
Parthena May
Foot May
J. P. Gilliland
J. T. Gilliland
Mary J. Melton
R. F. Hughes
Walker Miller
M. J. Miller
Isaac H. Mack
Henry H. Mack
Henry Newburg
Mack, Stadler & Company
J. T. Harris
J. M. Covey
R. S. Gould
N. S. Craven
Robert S. Gould
W. P. Melton
M. J. Melton
Citizens National Bank of
Whitesboro
A. M
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Judson C. Aiken
Mamie Aiken
Towit
Bennett
Prairie
Henry Baker
Craven
Crutchberry
Varas
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Quanah Parker
Cynthia Ann Parker
Texas Panhandle
Bat Masterson
Bermuda Charlie
Borger
Odessa
Outer
Space
Earth
Richardson
Alaska
Charles T. Bagley
Columbus
Ohio
Bagley
S. V. Earnest
Tex
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
the Sun
Haskell McCarley
Annie Jones
Pilot Grove
A. W. Bow
Jack Bogle
Allen
Okla
Brownie McSpedden
Leon Chumbley
C. B. Bryant III
Camp Cedar Brook
Ernest Lilley
Sherman Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
E. H. Hughes
George Burnham
Clay Horton
C. A. Pace
G. C. Stateville
J. P. Darwin
Roy Blanton
J. H. Hollingsworth
Glen Earnheart
Shirley Davis
Sror
Eley Mie
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