Ft Worth Frontier Centennial Opens July 18
Fort Worth announces opening of the Frontier Centennial on July 18 with four main shows and a full carnival across 162 acres. Major attractions include Casa Manana, The Last Frontier, Billy Rose's Jumbo, and a Pioneer Palace stage show with mirrored bar. The grounds feature Frontier Village, Sally Rand’s Nude Ranch, and standard fair rides, claiming to be the state’s largest festival complex.
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Ft. Worth
Fort Worth
Billy Rose
New York Hippodrome
Sally Rand
Cannery to Open at Ballinger Next Wednesday
Announcement said Ballinger Canning Factory will open for business Wednesday of next week. The Winters plant is at full capacity now and bookings will keep it operating at capacity for two to three weeks. Those with vegetables to can should call the Ballinger factory before delivering produce.
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Oak Creek School House Ice Cream Supper Event
An Oak Creek community gathering at the Oak Creek school house features an ice cream supper and a speech program sponsored by the Oak Creek Home Demonstration group.
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Aes
Oak Creek
Oak Creek School House
Wedac
Oak Creek Home
Banks and Post Office Closed on Fourth of July
The post office and banks will be closed all day tomorrow for the Fourth of July. Patrons should complete any non transferable business today. Stores in the city plan to stay open and continue normal operations tomorrow.
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Banks and
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Colored Methodist church to be erected in Winters
Rev J S Starks reports support from Bishop Carter and Winters citizens to build a Colored Methodist Episcopal church. Carter gives 107.50 dollars, Winters residents pledge 75 dollars and local Colored people 50 dollars. total progress within ten days with bank deposits.
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J. S. Starks
Abilene
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Winters
R. A. Carter
J. W. Sharbutt
J D Smith Built Prosperity Through Farming in Runnels County
J D Smith, a prominent resident near Winters, arrived in Runnels County before 1900 with little cash and a horse. He bought land on credit, improved a Johnson grass tract, and now owns sizable blackland farms. He and his wife and son continue to live on the farm and value their place in the community.
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Ballinger Ledger
Smith
Winters
Runnels County
Evant
Coryell County
J. D. Smith
Wilmeth
Ballinger
M. D
Free Demonstration of Canning Methods at Higginbotham's
Mrs. Alisse Chaptman, noted Ball Brothers home economist, will host a free two day canning demonstration at Higginbotham Bros. in Winters on July 6 and 7. The talk covers modern methods for preserving meats fruits and vegetables in glass using steam pressure hot water bath and open kettle techniques. Attendees may win attendance prizes.
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Alisse Chaptman
Dallas
Ball Brothers Co
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Chaptman
East Central State Teachers‘ College
Oklahoma
Extension
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Singing at Bradshaw Baptist July 5
Beginning at 2 oclock Sunday afternoon July 5 singing will be held at the Baptist church at Bradshaw. Luther McMillan states a cordial invitation is extended to everybody to come.
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The
Baptist Church
Bradshaw
Luther McMillan
Jones Acquires Chevrolet Agency From Otis Grisham
Henry Jones purchased the stake in the local Chevrolet agency from Otis Grisham last week, making Jones the sole owner of the Jones Chevrolet company. Grisham plans to move back to Sweetwater, his former home.
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Henry Jones
Chevrolet
Otis Grisham
Jones Chevrolet Company
Mr. Grisham
Sweetwater
Colorful Speakers Set for Centennial Farmers Short Course
The Centennial Year Farmers Short Course opens July 20 at A and M College with a lineup of notable speakers. Dr. W. K. Stouder of Iowa State University will discuss animal parasites and livestock sanitation, joined by Dr. T C Booth Maurice R Cooper and C B Huff. Women speakers include Miss Eula Whitehouse Mrs Ercel Eppright Miss Bess Heflin and Miss Josephine Hodge. Evening events promise Gainesville Community Circus and other Centennial themed acts.
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Eula
Whitehouse
Austin
Texas
Gainesville
Texas Centennial First Week Admissions Beat Chicago Expo
Dallas July 2 paid admissions in week one of the Texas Centennial topped Chicago’s Century of Progress by 58,790. The Texas fair drew 231,149 in week one, vs Chicago’s 172,359 in 1933 and 235,904 in 1934. Officials note passes are excluded and projected total attendance could exceed 10 million by November 29.
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Dallas
Texas
Chicago
W. A. Webb
Allred Urges Sane Fourth in Texas
Governor Allred issued a proclamation urging Texans to observe a safe and sane Centennial Fourth of July. He cited civic organizations and public citizens who have aroused themselves to emphasize the seriousness of acting safely to protect everyone.
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Austin
Allred
Ridgecrest Camp Nurse From Texas Heads Home Soon
Miss Mildred D. Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Smith is at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly Ridgecrest North Carolina serving as camp nurse from Texas She will return to Abilene at the end of this week and is a student nurse at Hendrick Memorial Hospital
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Mildred D. Smith
J. ‘D. Smith
Ridgecrest
North Carolina
Ridgecrest, Baptist Assembly
Texas
Abilene
Hendrick Memorial Hos
Baptist Pastor Addresses Lions Club On Prayer
Rev W T Hamer Baptist pastor spoke to the Lions Club at a Tuesday luncheon on the theme It is Worthwhile For Business Men to Pray Over Their Problems. Visitor R L Stokes of Lubbock spoke briefly and Lion Frank Flynt led the program. Next luncheon will be at Victory schoolhouse with President C L Green announcing details.
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Mayme Gregory
W. T. Hamer
Lions Club
R. L. Stokes
Lubbock
Lion Frank Flynt
Victory School House
C. L. Green
Ballinger Celebrates Golden Anniversary with Weeknd Events
Ballinger marks 50 years of civic pride with homecoming services at Baptist First Christian and Methodist churches. A downtown parade led by the Cherry Band showcased decorated floats and honored pioneers. Mayor Lynn welcomed attendees as Wal ter Woodul spoke. festivities included a ball at Fair Park, a queen and court, and a street dance.
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Ballinger
Baptist
First Christian
Methodist
Ballinger Cherry
E. M. Lynn
Court House
Walter Woodul
Tickville
Light Crust Doughboys
Fair Park
4 H Girls Encampment Opens in Ballinger July 8
Plans are set for Ballinger's annual 4 H girls club encampment at the city park July 8 and 9 with countywide club representation. Miss Myra Tankersley expects large attendance. last year 70 girls attended. Each girl brings two cans of beans a cushion and a club work story plus bedding and cooking eating utensils. Registration July 8 afternoon and after supper the first stunt program begins. Camp ends late July 9. three county girls will get farm short course reservations only for first place major project winners.
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City Park
Ballinger
Myra Tankersley
Candidates to Speak Here Next Friday Evening
The Enterprise schedules a public speaking event for county and district office candidates on Friday evening July 10 at 8 30. A roped off block, speakers stand and lights will accommodate voters to compare platforms before the primary election. District candidates will have more time to present their platforms.
Norton Club Girl Wins First in Bedroom Contest
The 4 H girls club bedroom contest in this county ended Friday with Miss Evelyn Setser of Norton taking first place, Miss Mary Reese of Blanton second, and Miss Dorothy Brooks of Dale third. Setser’s room cost 4.51 to transform into a modern, convenient space with built in wash basin, repainted woodwork, refurnished furniture, new curtains, repapered walls, and a tufted bed spread.
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Stuart Evelyn Setser
Norton
Mary Reese
Blanton
Dorothy Brooks
Dale
Miss Setser
Setser
Winters Couple Undergo Appendectomy in San Angelo
Mrs Campbell underwent appendix removal while at the bedside of her husband Vernon E mp who last week had an operation for acute appendicitis. Both patients are in a San Angelo hospital and are reported convalescing nicely.
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Vernon E.mp
Campbell
San Angelo
Miss Oliver Earns Dean's Roll Honor at State College
Denton July 2 Miss Olive Oliver daughter of W B Olives of Winters has been accorded status on the dean's roll at the State College for Women for the second semester of the past session. The recognition honors her work and marks recognition by the college.
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Denton
Oliver
W. B. Olives
Winters
State College For Women
Colle Olhee Ie
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