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[Newspaper Clipping from the North County Messenger, June 25, 1981]

Description: Newspaper clippings from the North County Messenger with a photograph of Betty Young standing in front of "Haslet's new Community Center." The note below the photograph says the center had been funded through federal funds which also funded road construction nearby. There is another photograph on the reverse side showing a woman pointing something out to three children. The second clipping has an article entitled "Multi-purpose Community Center" describing the newly built community center in… more
Date: June 25, 1981
Partner: Haslet Public Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Funeral Rites Set At 1:30 Saturday]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn's funeral services for 1:30 on Saturday. There are details of what time the services will be held, what time school will be letting on Friday, what time Vice President and Mrs, Lyndon Johnson arrives on Thursday, and details about his life. On the back of the clipping are several advertisements and portions of an article about Sam Rayburn.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: He was a Great American, Texan]

Description: Newspaper clipping about a conversation between a taxi driver and a passenger, in regards to Sam Rayburn's death, remembering his greatness. On the back of the clipping are portions other articles about Sam Rayburn.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: He's Uncle Sam to Them]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Former President Truman and Sam Rayburn accompanied by two of his nieces, behind a desk, in the Sam Rayburn library. On the back is an advertisement for Kenmore.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: His Friends Pay Tribute to Rayburn]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn Library being dedicated on Wednesday. There were an order of distinguish speakers giving tribute to Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an illustration of a woman's dress.
Date: unknown
Creator: Walsh, Terry
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Humble, Great Pay Final Honor]

Description: Newspaper clipping about thousands of people paying final tribute to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. There were over thousand people inside the First Baptist church for the service service. There were approximately five thousand people standing outside the church and around fifteen thousand people for all services estimated by the Department of Public Safety. On the back of the clippings are articles on hard water in Chicago and football.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: John Garner Told of Rayburn's Death]

Description: Newspaper clipping about John Garner grieving after hearing the news of Sam Rayburn's death. John Garner did not give a statement his housekeeper shares that he is grieving.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Latin Club Gives to Library Fund]

Description: Newspaper clipping about members of the Latin Club from Bonham high school, delivering a check for the Sam Rayburn Library fund, to The Favorite office. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an article about Mr. and Mrs. Benton Jones returning from their 10 day vacation.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Leads Tribute To Speaker Rayburn]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a black and white photo. In the photo, Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson delivering the main address at the Sam Rayburn Library dedication, while Senator Lyndon Johnson, former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Truman, Sam Rayburn, and Mrs. Anderson look on. On the back of the clipping is an article for men's suits.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Letter Carriers Pay Tribute to Speaker Rayburn]

Description: Newspaper clipping about a plaque presented to Sam Rayburn from the Texas Association of Letter Carriers. This tribute by the Texas Association of Letter Carriers was the last one before his death. On the back of the clipping are short articles on social events.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Many Friends of Mr. Sam Recall Old Times]

Description: Newspaper clipping about friends sharing stories about Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clippings are portions of advertisements for Kraft margarine and plaid sweaters.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pershing, Harley
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Memorial Services Set in Washington]

Description: Newspaper clipping about memorial services set in Washington for Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an article about a social event.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Miss Lucinda Rayburn]

Description: Newspaper clipping about the obituary of Lucinda Rayburn, dying on May 26, 1956, at home, which is the family home, west of Bonham, Texas. There are multiple business ads on the back of the newspaper clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Most Businesses Will Be Closed All Day Saturday]

Description: Newspaper clipping about businesses being close on Saturday because of Sam Rayburn's funeral services. The cafe will be open except during the funeral services and drug store will be open till 11 a.m. to handle prescriptions business. On the back of the clipping is a portion of an article about a church event.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Mourns Speaker Rayburn]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Eddie Hunter shining Sam Rayburn's shoes for twenty to thirty years. On the back of the clipping are advertisements and a portion of an article about a train wreck.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Mr. Sam is Gone]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn dying on November 16, 1961. On the back of the clipping are parts of advertisements, a political cartoon, and a few articles.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Mr. Sam Planned His Great Future In Cotton Field]

Description: Newspaper clipping about Sam Rayburn planning out his future, while in a cotton field, as a young boy. His accomplishments, marriage, divorce, and personality as a politician are being discuss in this newspaper clipping. On the back of the clipping are portions of advertisements and two comics.
Date: unknown
Creator: Burnett, Leon
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Newspaper Clipping: Mr. Sam was Friend Of the Common Man]

Description: Newspaper clipping about how Sam Rayburn as member of Congress he was advocate for the common man by discussing his accomplishments. He showed his advocacy through introducing and supporting legislation to help the common man. There are partial cartoons on the back of the newspaper clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
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