Basil Clemons a restless wanderer and pioneering photographer
Basil Edwin Clemons born 1887 in Alabama, first of 17, moved to Texas, Alaska, and California. He served in WWI, joined Tom Mix show, then settled in Breckenridge, Texas, photographing thousands of images stored by him. After his 1964 death UT Arlington acquired many photos. A&M Press published Jazz Age Boomtown about his life. Breckenridge honors his legacy with a museum display.
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Lemuel Joseph and
Sarah Alice Clemons
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Texas
Hopkins County
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Alaska
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India
University of Texas In Arlington
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Wilson County Retired Teachers Meeting Highlights
The Wilson County Retired Teachers met at Floresville Nursing Center. Speaker Paul Premack discussed living trusts. A birthday card was sent to Elvira Haverlah. Aline Roberts won the door prize. Board actions included Grand Times Tours and Travels of Houston, ticket consignments for Six Flags and theme parks, special Sam's Warehouse membership. Next meeting set for May 3.
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Floresville
Wilson County
Paul Premack
Elvira Haverlah
Aline’ Roberts
Beverly May
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Big Oak
Floresville Economic Development Board
Floresville Athletic Booster Club
Stockdale Webelos & Tiger Cubs
BSA
Christ United Methodist Church
SSVED
LaVernia AA
Immanuel Lutheran Church
American Legion Hall
Brush Country Council
S.H
Longhorn
W.C. Memorial Vfw
Path
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Wilson County Inter-agency
Wilson County Library
Basil the inventor of color photo process declines offers
The passage notes Basil’s frugal lifestyle with mulligan stew and bread ground from his own mill and honey from his hives. He invented a method for color photography and refused substantial offers, citing that others with expensive chemists would not improve his work.
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Basil
Radicon New Sedan Radio Control Car origin and value
The toy, a mid to late 1960s Masudaya Radicon New Sedan, is a red late 1950s style car with a silver hood ornament. Masudaya also made Radicon Robot, bus, and speedboat. working cars can exceed $500 and Radicon Robot can surpass $4,000.
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Modern Toys
Japan
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Duchess of York
Weightwatchers.com
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4Th Street
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Golden Sky Systems
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Directv
Total Choice
WP Communications
West Court
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Hughes Electronics Corporation
Cactus Jack
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News.com
New Beginning
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Lone Oak Village
LaVernia
Floresville Lions Club
la Vernia Christian Outreach Association
la Vernia
Boldtville Presbyterian Church
New Sulphur Springs Rd
Stockdale
Terry C
Wood Valley
Kicaster
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