Baccalaureate Sermon Urges Progress Beyond Foundations
The crowded high school auditorium heard Elder R. L. Colley urge students to move beyond mere foundations and pursue perfection through education and faith. He likened life to a building and a race, stressing perseverance, self-improvement, and moral growth in a period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Colley
Church of Christ
Hal F. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Glee Club
H. H. Stephens
Perry Barber
Truett Barber
Ina Mae Owens
Velma Griffis
Mada Elliott
Lavera Neely
Colley
Santo
Paul
Theron
Spinach George Washington Black Makes Spinach Claim in Texas Assembly
Spinach advocate Spinach George Washington Black a Texas legislator born in Thornton and former mayor of Thornton Texas turns 750 on July 4 and touts what he calls the assemblys only crop of spinach representing Limestone County in the Texas House.
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George Washington Black
Texas
Texas Assembly
Thornton
Limestone County
Review of Past Term by Mayor and Business Manager Roberts
In his second term address Roberts outlines efforts to stabilize finances, retire short term warrants, and fund a $30,000 water bond. He notes four miles of new water mains, reduced insurance costs, and plans for an 8 inch main around the fire limits. He cites wells ready to amp but awaiting pumps and emphasizes citizen interest and cooperation.
Winters Lions Club Golf Event and Meetings
The Winters Lions Club held a noon meeting at the Methodist church with toastmaster J Frank Paxton. A state convention report by F E Shepperd. Winters high school contestants praised. Golf tournament actions include two flights with pairings for Monday afternoon and a prize list donated by local businesses.
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Lions’ Club
Methodist Church
Nance
J. Frank Paxton
R. E. Bacon
Fred Bedford
David Bruton
Clarence Gambill
FE. A. Shepperd
McAllen
Mr. Shepperd
Shepperd
J. M. Skaggs
Supt
A. H. Smith
Winters High School
Austin
Winters Country Club
Winters
Smith Drug Co
Winters Enterprise
Golf Sox
Krauss Dry Goods Company
Owens Drug Company
E. A. Shepperd
Thermoslug
Main Drug Company
Farmers Mercantile Company
City Drug Company
Carl Davis
Jno
G. Key & Sons
Higginbotham Bros. & Company
Midway Barber Shop
C. G. Meeks
Loss of 150 White Leghorn chicks in shed fire near town
W C Wittie reports his shed and brooders caught fire likely from a burner, destroying 150 young White Leghorn chicks and several adult birds. Two bantams owned by his children were also lost after a long trip home. Nearby visitors Mrs. W C Ford and Miss Ruth Chapman plan a short stay and future music studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wittie
W. C. Ford
Ruth Chapman
Gatesville
George C. Hill
Miss Chatham
Balgor University
City budget strains as residents demand more services
The speaker notes rising costs, over $300 monthly extra, for night watchman, street cleaning, fire department, and white way. Despite financial strength, they argue every department cannot be perfect due to revenue limits and must balance improvements with spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way
Fire Department
Miss Myrtle Arnold Visits Belton Home Folks Weekend
Miss Myrtle Arnold, a Baylor Belton student, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J H Rhoden while Mr Rhoden visited home folks for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Arnold
Baylor Belton
J.H. Rhoden
Mr. Rhoden
Mrs Bedford Leaves For Abilene To Visit Daughter
Mrs. W. C. Bedford departed Wednesday for Abilene to visit her daughter Mrs. J. L. O'Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bedford
Abilene
J. L. O'Dell
Mrs L T Smith Teaches Study Music With Carls Buhler
Mrs. L T Smith directs a program on study music at Baylor University with Carls Buhler of London, England, during a summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Smith
Ning
Carls Buhler
London
England
Baylor University
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Qy Man
Peter
Judas
Paradise
Roberts
Paxton
Lion
Mr. Behrens
W. A. Blakely
Dallas
A. F. Roberts
2. A. Cramer
Luther Owens
A. Edwards
B. G. Owens
H. O. Jones
R. C. Maddox
C. L. Cooke
Frank Johnson
Arch Adams
Carl Henslee
Geo. C. Hill
Wm. Carlisle
H. G. Havenhill
J. H. Hodge
Frank Williams
H. Nance
A. V. Duncan
Roger Adams
Ralph Ashburn
Buford Fisher
G. Key
H. W. Robertson
R. T. Thornton Jr
Bert Low
H. W. Lynn
Duncan Hensley
Frank Pax
Ton
Fred Tinkle
Harold Norman
G. E. Nicholson
Geo. Hall
Raymond Lloyd
Hal Cryer
Inc
Q. McAdams
Floyd Smith
Lanham Brown
M M. Skaggs
L. Daniels
A. Krauss
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