Pioneer woman Cordie Richmond and Papago trade post tale
The article profiles Goldie Poe Richmond a pioneer woman who ran a Desert People trading post with her late husband Tracy then James Richmond She traded Papago baskets and olias and learned Papago for a close bond with the Papagos She authored Aneel To the Pagages reflecting desert life and Indian Education Project.
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Goldie
Tracy
James Richmond
Pansaos
United States
Group Forms To Buy TV For Rest Home
The Rev. Ray Elliott of First Methodist Church announced the formation of a community group to raise funds for a television set for the local rest home. He chairs the effort and invites donations at the bank or from clubs and individuals wishing to help.
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Ray Elliott
First Methodist Church
Elliott
Rev. Elliott
Lubbock Man Don Roberts Visits Family in Winters
Don Roberts of Lubbock spent a weekend with his father Alton Roberts and Mrs. Roberts in Ovale and joined friends in Winters. He went hunting during the visit.
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Lubbock
Don Roberts
Alton
Mrs. Roberts
Ovale
Naylor Company Publishes Resource Book with Texas Ties
The Naylor Company, longest publishing house in Texas and the Southwest, releases a new book. Mrs. Joe O. Naylor leads the firm since 1955 after her husband’s death. Born in Winters, she is remembered as Rita Hall. Her relatives include John Hall, a mail carrier, and Lola Radgers, former partner. Naylor is a niece of Earl and C. O. Radgers.
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Naylor
Texas
Southwest
Joe O. Naylor
Winters
Rita Hall
John Hall
San Ann
Lola Radgers
Earl
C. O. Radgers
Reflections On Civic Duty And City Fire Safety
A columnist urges personal conscience and examination of values after troubling events. The piece warns that societal storms affect all areas and calls residents to prevent fires from burning leaves, stressing vigilance, immediate water access, and avoiding unattended leaf fires to protect property and life.
Richard M Hoe's Rotary Press Invention in 1846
The rotary cylinder printing press was invented by Richard M Hoe in 1846 marking a major advancement in newspaper and book printing. This innovation increased speed and efficiency, enabling mass production of printed materials.
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Richard M. Hoe
George Washington Lays Corner Stone of Capitol
George Washington laid the cornerstone of the Capitol in Washington in 1793 marking the start of the grand federal building. The event underscored the new republic’s capital and federal seat and drew early leaders to the ceremony.
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George Washington
Capitol
Washington
They that can give up liberty for safety deserve neither
Quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin about sacrificing essential freedoms for fleeting security. The statement warns that surrendering fundamental rights in exchange for perceived protection risks both liberty and safety.
Two Mexican Cougars Seen on Shaffer Ranch Deer Hunt
Two big cats reported near Shaffer Ranch in South Taylor County during a November deer hunt. William Wade fired at both, with signs indicating one cougar was hit and fell into a brush canyon but was not recovered. Elwood Wade and Rev. Virgil James assisted in the search amid rough terrain.
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Shaffer Ranch
Taylor County
Virgil James
Winters
William Wade
Hatchell
Elwood Wade
William
James
Haskell
Abilene
Winters High Girls Open Season With Close Jim Ned Win
Winters Winters High School girls A team edged Jim Ned 35 to 34 after trailing by 11 early in the fourth quarter. Nicki Boff led Winters with 12 points while Linka Knott scored 18 for Jim Ned. The B squad lost 36 to 28. Ida Martin scored 21 for Winters and Maurine Cox 22 for Jim Ned. The report notes Wylie High School girls won two games.
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Winters High School
Jim Ned
Wylie
Winters
Nicki Boff
Linka Knott
Ida Martin
Maurine Cox
Wylie High School
Winters Triumph Over Blizzardettes In A Team Clash
In the A team game Winters lost 69 to 27 as Wylie’s Doris Glenn scored 26 and Nicki Eoff added 15 for the Blizzardettes. The B team fell 32 to 19 with Wylie’s Lynne Lockley leading scorers. Winters’ top totals were Katherine Grissom and Ida Martin with seven points each.
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Winters
Doris Glenn
Wylie
Nicki Eoff
Blizzardettes
Lynne Lockley
Katherine Grissom
Ida Martin
Texan urges dentist to drill despite perfect teeth
A Texas oilman tells the dentist his teeth are in perfect condition yet pleads to drill anyway. The remark contrasts with the claim of perfect dental health. Venice reportedly has 369 bridges in use.
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Texas
Venice
Young Farmers See Film On Farm Credit
A film on farm credit practices was shown by R. H. Emery president of the Federal Land Bank Association of Ballinger and San Angelo at a Young Farmers meeting on November 20. Emery and John Q. McAdams Winters State Bank president spoke on farm credit after the film. Winters High School vocational agriculture class demonstrated parliamentary procedure. Gattis Neely and John Garner of the Winters Chamber of Commerce discussed with the group ways of pro-
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R. H. Emery
Federal Land Bank Association
Ballinger and San Angelo
Young Farmers Organization
Emery
John Q. McAdams
Winters State Bank
Winters High School
Gattis Neely
John Gardner
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Ways of
Students plan closing session and Friday night program
The report notes a closing session with representatives from the buzz sessions as a break in proceedings. Howard Payne involvement is mentioned with Paul as part of the coordinating team. Payy will entertain Friday night, details unclear.
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Howard
Not a Man Look to Asia Africa Wayside Points
Fragmentary note discusses perspectives on life and gender in relation to Asia and Africa. Contains unsure phrases about identity and cultural paths. No clear event or individuals identified.
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Asia
Africa
Meeting Note Mentions January Stock Session and VO Building
A brief note references promoting the stock sheet for January 4. It also mentions a next meeting scheduled for the 17th in the VO building.
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VO Ag
Nature’s Plea to Man for a Pleasant Earth
A reflective line notes nature’s effort to persuade humanity that Earth remains a pleasant place. It frames nature’s benevolent intent amid human perspective on the planet’s charm and challenges.
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Nature
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