Fort Griffin a Key Frontier Outpost in Indian War Era
Fort Griffin served as a strategic frontier defense hub during Indian hostilities. Petitioning settlers pressured authorities to keep troops at the fort while subposts guarded Belnap and Phantom Hill, helping curb raids. The town saw gunfights and lawmen clashing with outlaws, with notable figures Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday linked to its rough era.
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Fort Griffin
Congress
Belnap
Phantom Hill
Calaboose
Wyatt Earp
Doc Holliday
Joe Bowers
Mollie McCabe
Frank Conrad
W. S. Dalrymple
C. K. Tribling
W. H. Ledbetter
Lent Newcomb
Mart W. Hoov- Baker
Watkins Reynolds
Bryant Open House Honors Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Barney G Bryant will be honored with an Open House on Sunday June 23 from 2 00 to 5 00 at 101 South Magnolia Their son Mr Billy Joe Bryant of Midland and nieces Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson Mr and Mrs R H Bryant of Abilene and Mr and Mrs M L Dodd of Winters will host Friends may call in the afternoon and the couple requests no gifts
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Barney G. Bryant
South Magnolia
Inlaw
Billy Joe Bryant
Midland
Fred Anderson
R. H. Bryant
Abilene
M. L. Dodd
Winters
WSCS Circle Meetings at Vinson Home
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service circle at the Vinson home met Tuesday morning with eight members present. Mrs. J. D. Vinson presided as officers for the year were elected: Secretary E. W. Bridwell, Treasurer Paul Gerhardt, and Garland Shook as telephone chair. The program “Residence Homes Find a Way” was led by Mrs. Sallie Gray with devotional by Mrs. Garland Shook. Also on the program were Mrs. Gerhardt, Mrs. Roy Crawford, and Mrs. E. W. Bridwell. attendees included Mesdames Nan Wright and M. L. Dobbins.
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J. D. Vinson
Womans Society of Christian Service
Vinson
Nan Wright
Sallie Gray
Garland Shook
Gerhardt
Roy Crawford
E W. Bridwell
Mesdames Nan Wright
M. L. Dobbins
Capital News Chronicle Highlights Court Ruling and Taxes
The high court rules death penalty exclusions violate rights in capital cases. Sen Bill Patman denounces Gov Connally's sales tax and telecom tax cut aim as indefensible. President Johnson designates Hill County disaster area with 250000 aid for May flood cleanup. Texas Highway Department releases guides for Mountain Trail and Forest Trail regions. Rep Billy Williamson proposes state vending machine regulations. Fort Griffin State Park preserves stone remains and a bronze tablet at the site.
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Bill Patman
Ganado
Connally
Patman
Johnson
Hill County
Texas Highway Department
Texas ‘Mountain
Texas
Texas Forest Trail
Billy Williamson
Tyler
Fort Griff
Singing Monday At Shep Center Event
A community singing event is set for Monday evening June 24 at the Shep Community Center. The public is invited to attend and participate in the program.
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Shep Center
Shep
Sew and Sew Club Meets At O'Dell Home
The Sew and Sew Club gathered Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Savern O'Dell with Mrs. John Gannaway as hostess. Thirteen members one new member and three visitors attended. quilting and embroidery were done for the hostess. a short business meeting followed. punch was served to the listed members and guests. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Walter Green on June 25 with a secret pass revealed.
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Sew
Savern O’dell
John Gannaway
Mmes
Jack Woodfin
George Loyd
L. R. Hancock
Flossie Kirkland
Minnie Williams
Lavern O'Dell
O. D. Bradford
Walter Green
J. W. Lindsey
Elmer Pritchard
Elmer King
Milliard Hunter
Willard Middleton
Mildred Patton
Vickie
Phyllis O’dell
Mrs. Merck Returns Home After Mexico Trip
Mrs. L. B. Merck returns home after visiting granddaughter and family Rev W D Shores Dexton and Delford at Weslaco. She accompanied the group to Weslaco after Mrs Shores earned a B A from Howard Payne College in Brownwood. The party toured Old Mexico and was hosted to celebrate her sixty eighth birthday. En route home the travelers vacationed in San Antonio and other historical sites.
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L. B. Merck
W. D. Shores
Dexton
Delford
Weslaco
Stephens Family Vacation in Winters with Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Euel Stephens and daughter Melody of San Antonio vacationed for a week in Winters with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Parks and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stephens along with other relatives and friends.
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From
San ‘Antonio
Euel Stephens
Melody of
San Antonio
Carl Parks
C. C. Stephens
Birth of Dana Cherie Carroll in Abilene
Mr and Mrs David Carroll announce the birth of a daughter on May 30 at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces named Dana Cherie. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W G Bedford and late grandfather iM Carroll.
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David Carroll
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Dana Cherie
W. G.' Bedford
Carroll
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Capital News
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