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The Fiftieth Reunion of the Graduating Class of 1934 (open access)

The Fiftieth Reunion of the Graduating Class of 1934

This picture reproduces a newspaper clipping that reports the fiftieth reunion of the 1934 class from Mineral Wells High School. It was published in the Mineral Wells Index on June 28, 1984.
Date: June 28, 1984
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Too Many Outs.] (open access)

[Clipping: Too Many Outs.]

Newspaper clipping about enjoying the quiet parts of nature.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
First Presbyterian Church in 1896 (open access)

First Presbyterian Church in 1896

Handwritten notes on this old newspaper clipping indicate that it was given by M. J. Graham to A. F. Weaver, and correctly reports that the church structure burned August 25, 1908. The article erroneously states that it burned July 4, 1914. The article appears to have been published in the Mineral Wells Index. The caption reads: "Crowd attends dedication of the wooden church as it nears completion in the summer of 1896, when the edifice was dedicated to the Lord and mankind. On July 4th, 1914, the church was destroyed by one of the most disastrous fires in the history of Mineral Wells, when 34 residences and hotels, for two blocks east and west, and four blocks north--from Hubbard St. to NW 4th Street--burned. Every place from Hubbard north to 4th Street except the Tygrett home. "The present church was constructed some two years after the wooden church burned, on the same site--the corner NW 2nd Street and NW 4th Avenue. Perhaps some of the youngsters in the picture are living in the community today [2013]. Picture made available by M. J. Graham from his file of papers and pictures on the history of Presbyterianism in this community. "Until the …
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings mentioning Dr. May Owen as president of the Texas Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings mentioning Dr. May Owen as president of the Texas Medical Association]

4 newspaper clippings of articles from various newspapers that mention Dr. May Owen as president and president-elect of the Texas Medical Association. One of the clippings includes a photographic portrait of Dr. Owen. On the back of the clippings are partial articles on a crime blotter, a salute to FDR, Texas State legislation, advice about horses, housing drops, and a sports team.
Date: {1960-03-10,1960-04-13,1960-04-17,1961-03-03}
Creator: Kilgore News Herald
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remember the Good Old Times Back in 1906-1907 [Newspaper Article] (open access)

Remember the Good Old Times Back in 1906-1907 [Newspaper Article]

A "Mineral Wells Index" newspaper article, dated 1933, it is titled: "Remember the Good Old Days Back in 1906-1907", showing two views of Elmhurst Park. One view shows an automobile and streetcar at the entrance; and the other shows the casino located in the park, with the lake in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year'] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Tribute Paid to Nine Texas Women At Mineral Wells 'Party of the Year']

Newspaper clipping of an article about the second annual "Party of the Year" honoring ten women: Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, Mrs. J. Howard Hodge, Mrs. Edith McKanna, Mrs. J. H. Moore, Mrs. Allan Shivers, and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby. The article includes details of the event. The article includes photos of Dr. May Owen, Mrs. John M. Hanna, Mrs. Rupert Harkrider, and Mrs. J Howard Hodge.
Date: February 11, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Among 9 Who Will Be Honored Friday at 'Party of Year'] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Dr. May Owen Among 9 Who Will Be Honored Friday at 'Party of Year']

Newspaper clipping of an article about a party at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, honoring nine Texan women.
Date: February 4, 1951
Creator: Gouldy, Mabel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park'] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']

Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date: December 1, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Star Telegram Clipping] (open access)

[Fort Worth Star Telegram Clipping]

Clipping of a newspaper article about R. C. Betty, Sr., a early pioneer in Mineral Wells, Texas. The page includes many other articles, a cartoon, and advertisements.
Date: November 29, 1915
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History