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[Newspaper Clipping: E. T. Ambler, Investments]
Clipping of an article concerning the business investments of Mr. Emory T. Ambler, a well-know Ft. Worth businessman. The article details many of his acquired and sold holdings throughout his career and a bit about his personal life. Includes a portrait of Mr. Ambler, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored suit and satin tie with tack.
Date:
[1918..]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Council Okays Federal Aid Application for Water Plant]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene City Council's approval of action to file an application for federal aid for the city water plant, including the council's considerations, decision-making process, plans for the aid, and public reception of the plan.
Date:
January 12, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings about Cartoon Artist Roy Crane]
Two clippings of articles about cartoon artist Roy Crane, Jr., his background, career, and a story about a sea storm he experienced. Both articles include a photograph of Crane and the clipping on the left has small cartoon drawings by Crane.
Date:
April 11, 1924
Creator:
Newspaper Enterprise Association
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: $2.45 Million Asked for Streets Work]
Newspaper clippings of two articles about Abilene city's plans for funds for improvements to city streets, including illustrations of several streets in need of improvement.
Date:
February 7, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: $3.6 Million Proposed For Water, Sewer Plan]
Newspaper clipping of an article about funds for Abilene City's improvement plans for their water and sewer systems. To the right, there is also a small article about nine men who were rescued at Padre Island.
Date:
December 23, 1963
Creator:
Shell, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bus Line Loses $1,700 Monthly]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene bus company's budget being cut by $1,700 for the 1965-1966 fiscal year. Below the article is a brief traffic score for Abilene.
Date:
November 1, 1965
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1963 West Texas Fair Parking Map]
An insert to the September 8, 1963 issue of the Abilene Reporter-News: "How to Get to Exposition Grounds for 1963 West Texas Fair."
Date:
September 8, 1963
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Ceremony Feb. 13 At New City Hall]
Newspaper clipping of an article about an open house ceremony for Abilene's city hall opening.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Progress Needs Wings]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene Council's vote on improvements for the Abilene Municipal Airport, including a photograph of an airplane and an airport.
Date:
February 8, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bond Issue Improvements By City Are on Schedule]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the progress of Abilene city improvements, including changes to the city zoo, work on the water lines, and the purchase of land. The article includes a photograph of construction on Abilene city hall.
Date:
June 20, 1965
Creator:
Shell, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping Saying the Goodnight Ranch is for Sale]
Newspaper clipping from Amarillo, Texas, informing the public that the Charles Goodnight Ranch is up for sale. The article goes on to detail the ranch and its history.
Date:
April 20, 2003
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Bus Schedule Listing]
Newspaper clipping of an article about changes to the Abilene city bus schedule.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brick Paving, Long Used All but Faded From Scene]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the historical brick paving in Abilene's streets and the city's replacement of the brick with more modern paving material. The article includes a photograph of an example of brick paving in Abilene.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Martin, Ray
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Where Does Money Come From?]
Newspaper clippings of an article about how the City of Abilene generates revenue for their budget. There is also a photograph of four Abilene High School cheerleaders on the first clipping.
Date:
September 29, 1965
Creator:
Shell, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings: Long-Discussed Zoo Move Is in Tuesday Bond Vote]
Newspaper clippings of an article about moving the zoo in Abilene, Texas, discussing the city's reasons for moving the zoo and the finances behind the move. The article includes an architect's drawing of plans for the zoo after the move.
Date:
February 13, 1964
Creator:
Shell, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Says City's Pumps Short on Horsepower]
Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of the Abilene Reporter-News concerning the city's work on Abilene's water pumps.
Date:
November 2, 1952
Creator:
English, Joe H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 123 Named For Bond Issue Study]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a committee for Abilene city to study the feasibility of a capital improvements bond program, including the names of the committee members and a photograph of the chairman, John A. Wright, who helped select the members.
Date:
December 5, 1966
Creator:
Shell, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Parks Bonds]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene park improvements, including a map of the parks, and a photograph of one of the parks.
Date:
February 6, 1967
Creator:
Armistead, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Has 4th Driest Year; Bulk of Rain in 2 Storms]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's rainfall records, including figures from 1885 through 1951.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Map]
Newspaper clipping of a map of Abilene Texas.
Date:
July 22, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Big Floods]
Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
Date:
May 26, 1974
Creator:
Duff, Katharyn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 2 More City Bus Schedules Listed]
Newspaper clipping of an article about changes to the Abilene city bus schedule.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping from the Oklahoma City Times]
Newspaper clipping from the Oklahoma City Times concerning the death of Elizabeth Bacon Custer, widow of General George Armstrong Custer. The rest of the article goes on to discuss or life.
Date:
April 5, 1933
Creator:
Oklahoma City Times
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Articles from Abilene Reporter-News, January 15, 1967]
Newspaper clipping with articles about local and national news, including an article about building projects in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 15, 1967
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History