Age and work persist in a changing economy
A veteran journalist reflects on lasting friendships and aging workforce myths. He cites Mark Bennett at 77 seeking new irrigation work, notes older friends still eye future opportunities, and contrasts job struggles across New York Georgia and northern industries with claims that some refuse work for pay not to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bennitt
Buffalo
Mark Bennett
Mark
Oakland
Cal
New York
South
Georgia
North
Funeral notes and relatives in Terry service
The obituary lists pallbearers as six sons and notes many out of town mourners from Ballinger Roby Norton Paint Rock Lampasas and Dallas. The piece discusses wages classes and concerns about labor movements amid the depression plus reflections on fairness and personal justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Crockett
Ballinger
Jim Terry
Truman
Kenneth
E. R. Alexander
Lawrence
Cecil
Dallas Murphy
Abilene
Frank Terry
Pink
Terry
John Terry
Roby
Bob Crockett
Buster Crockett
Joe Crockett
Norton
Tom Crockett
Paint Rock
Clint Terry
Clive Terry
W. B. Hodges
Lampasas
Tom Terry
Jack Terry
Christoval
Raley Entreats Faithful Enduring Life and Home
A devotional obituary fragment honors Mrs. I. C. Raley praising her pure life and service to God and community. It notes her heavenly crown and guiding hand leading her Home, acknowledging her love for God, friends, and home.
Local church gatherings and community notes in Runnels County
Reports from the Methodist church and Epworth League, plus numerous local visits and family milestones. Residents mention cotton harvest progress, grain sowing, and several funerals and travels to Slaton, San Angelo, and Sweetwater with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Runnels County ‘Epworth League
T. E. Hamilton
S. F. Miller
Bill Lucas
Weldon
Goldthwaite
Powers
Ballinger
Bill Slawson
Juanita
Killeen
Ike Phillips
Wingate
Raymond Phillips
Lloyd Jackson
Slaton
Compress
Edgar
Jayroe
San Angleo
Henry Bailey
Bradshaw
FR. White
Ase White
Lend
King
Aurie
Sweetwater
J. E. Dial
Thanks for Kindness and Family Notices Card
We express gratitude for the kindness sympathy and floral offerings during illness and death. Signed by Mr Do W Partlow Bonnie Lee Myron J Ila Avanelle and family. Also notes visitors to New York Woolworth Tower and mentions unique dog life preservers on ships.
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Do. W. Partlow
Bonnie , Lee
Myron J
Ila
Avanelle
Family
New York Heat Drives Thousands to Flee on Trains
Amid extreme heat, thousands flee to rail lines and trains toward safer respite in New York. Officials warn of crowded conditions and delays as people seek escape from the heat.
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New York
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J. M. Pyburn
Eubank Floral Co
C. L. Green Milling & Grain CO
Tfe
Good Row Binder
Kirk & Mack
Owen Ingram
M. E. Phariss
Jersey
M. L. Dobbins
J. B
Fred Machotka
Rowena
Texas
Ford
Chevrolet
W. G. Bedford
Pumphrey
Winters
Hegari
M. H. Gerhart
Herbert Gerhart
Sigmund Wehmeyer
Winters, Texas
Tom Rampy
Shetland
H. J. Hodges
Queen Theatre
Brahmer
Lon Carwile
W. S. Baxter
Itp
Ite
Owena Drug Store
Reid's
Black Boat
Lewis
Centennial N. Dallas
Frank Parker
Phil Davidson
Dallas
America
Europe
Geet
Tob Anghees
Hollywood
Pauletta
Charley Chelin
Ole
Ithe
Memorial “Hospital
Bro. Carraway
Hamon
Teall
Woolworth Tower
Manhattan
Woolworth
Normandie
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