Texas Names and Feuds in 19th Century Legends
A Texas tale highlights John O Meusebach, former Otfried Hans Freiherr Von Meusebach, who shed his name to become a citizen and sign a lasting 1847 treaty with twenty Comanche chiefs. The story recalls Sam Houston and General James Smith ending the Regul ator–Moderator War in East Texas without a single shot.
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Texas
Otfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach
John O. Meusebach
Shelbyville
Louisiana
Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
James Smith
Smith
Fredericksburg's German Heritage Draws Tourists in Central Texas
The town of Fredericksburg in Central Texas is renowned for its German roots and frequent visitor traffic. Tourists quickly sense a German-styled atmosphere as they explore the historic settlement.
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Texas
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg sights and the octagonal Coffee Mill Church
Fredericksburg offers a long main street alive with varied sights led by the octagonal Vereins Kirche known as Coffee Mill Church. A visit to Fredericksburg is often described as the poor man’s alternative to travel aboard, reflecting its charm and accessibility.
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Vereins Kirche
Fredericksburg
Birthplace of the Texas Republic in Brazoria County
Brazoria County on the Gulf Coast in Central South Texas is called the Birthplace of the Texas Republic. In 1836 the first Texas Capitol stood here beside West Columbia oaks, hosting the first Texas Congress. Judge G B McKinstry's home stood behind the capitol where Stephen F. Austin lived and died in 1836.
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Brazoria County
Gulf Coast
Texas
Texas Republic
West Columbia
Capitol
G. B. McKinstry
Stephen F. Austin
Austin
Texarkana Named The Pleasure Crossroads Of Four States
Texarkana, Texas sits on the Texas Arkansas border and borrows its name from TEXas ARKansas and LouisiANA. The city lies 26 miles south of Oklahoma and acts as a regional recreational hub for Northeast Texas.
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Gulf Southwest
Texarkana
Texas
Texas- Arkansas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
La Villita: San Antonio's Little City Reborn
The article notes La Villita in central San Antonio as the site of the Alamo soldiers 1722, and its later link to Mission San Antonio de Valero. It recalls Cos surrendering there after 1835. It highlights the Arneson River Theater where spectators overlook the river. The piece urges visitors to include this Mexican Village on their next trip.
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San Antonio
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Alamo
Cos
la Villita
Veterans Questions and Answers on VA programs
Questions cover current VA information sources and eligibility. The VA Annual Report is available from the Government Printing Office. Marriage does not affect eligibility for War Orphans education benefits. Disabled Korean War veterans have nine years after discharge to complete vocational rehabilitation. the January 31 1964 deadline was removed. Ornamental shrubs beautify the premises.
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Administration of Veterans Affairs
Government Printing Office
Washington
D. C
V. A
Homer R Gaddy Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Grayson County
Homer R Gaddy of Denison announces his bid for Grayson County Sheriff in the upcoming Primary and General Elections. HePromotes efficiency, taxpayer consideration, and teamwork while pledging not to seek more than two terms.
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Homer R. Gaddy
Denison JP
Grayson County
Sheriff's Department
Justice of Peace and Constables Association of Texas
Denison
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Beaumont
Texas
Dokies
D. O
Sheriff
Bee-Mused Hey The Birds and Bees Conversation
A humorous jab notes a girl overwhelmed by her mother's many talks about birds and bees making it hard for her to take interest in men. The line plays on dating etiquette and parental nudges in a witty way.
Texas and Nation Farms Decline in 1963
The Agriculture Department reports a 3 percent drop in U S farms in 1963 to 3 481 million on Jan 1 from 3 5798 million year earlier As in prior years Texas tops lists with 210 000 farms a decrease of 6 000 while total U S farm land remains at 154 million acres
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas
North Carolina
Missouri
Iowa
Tennessee
March of Dimes helps Lori Nelson end arm deformity
Lori Nelson, a Nebraska child born with a birthmark of excess hair on her right arm, received cosmetic surgery at the Children's Memorial Hospital in Omaha through March of Dimes funded centers. Dr. Albert S. Black removed the hair and grafted skin to restore a normal appearance, with future plans for planing and tattooing to improve final look. Lori’s parents Marlene and Chester Nelson, and her brother David, faced years of bullying until treatment offered hope. Mrs. Nelson was named Nebraska March of Dimes Mother for 1963.
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Lions Club
Little League Clubs
Denison
Pythian Home For
Weatherford
Texas
New Memorial Hospital
Madonna Hospital
Denison Yellow Jacket Club
Lori Nelson
Rosalie
Neb
Lori
Marlene
Chester Nelson
David
Chester
March of Dimes
Omaha
Nebraska
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Theodore R. Pfundt
Albert S. Black
Nelson
March of Dimes Birth Defects Center
Nebr
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Meusebach
U. S. Highway 190
San Saba
Coffee Mill Church
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Whitewright, Texas
Grayson
Fannin Counties
Grayson and
Texas Press Association
the Sun
Dawson Propane Co
Whitewright
Brazoria
Dorothy Perkins
SS. Spay Aes
Pgissa
Walker Pharmacy
Dr. Black
San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas
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