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Ice and Snow Scenes: Peter Schaar
Peter Schaar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schaar, of 2629 Highview Terrace, found that his skiing ability came in handy in the in the ice and sleet that covered Fort Worth while delivering for his Star-Telegram route. Published in the evening edition, February 16, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9665/thumbnail.jp
Ice and Snow Scenes: Ann Scoggin and Letty Reynolds
Ann Scoggin, left, and Letty Reynolds enjoyed their holiday from Paschal High School by building a snowman near their homes in the 1300 block of South Lake. The two are shown posing next to their handiwork. Published in the morning edition, February 16, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9674/thumbnail.jp
Herbert Mason and Raymond Riojas Golden Gloves boxing tournament
Image shows a boxing match at Golden Gloves tournament. Raymond Riojas, right, lands a right punch on Herbert Mason, Wichita Falls. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, February 19, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9704/thumbnail.jp
Mrs. J. E. Mothershead, Mrs. M. E. Sadler, and Mrs. Cortell Holsapple
Image shows a tea held for the Texas Christian University Women\u27s Club, at Foster Hall. Standing left to right, are Mrs. J. E. Mothershead, club president; Mrs. M. E. Sadler, an honored guest; and Mrs. Cortell Holsapple, chairman. Published in the morning edition, February 21, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9751/thumbnail.jp
Ed Merritt
Veteran railroader, Ed Merritt, of 3733 Pershing, worked for the Texas and Pacific Railway for 50 years. He is pictured with a cigarette in his mouth, balancing jugglers clubs in his hands. Published in the morning edition, February 26, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9752/thumbnail.jp
Gambling: Jail Sergeant Elmo McCaleb, Robert L. Taylor, and Henry T. Cartwright
Jail Sergeant Elmo McCaleb is shown supervising the unloading of slot machines at City Hall. The machines were confiscated from private clubs in Fort Worth. Shown lifting the machines are employees of the police department paint shop, Robert L. Taylor, center, and Henry T. Cartwright, right. Published in the evening edition, February 22, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9764/thumbnail.jp
Greater Fort Worth Evangelistic Crusade
Billy Grahm and his eight teammates who would have parts in the Greater Fort Worth Evangelistic Crusade. They are shown posing at the entrance to the Will Roger Memorial Coliseum, where the crusade would be held that weekend. Left to right, are, W. G. Haymaker, crusade director; Cliff Barrows, song leader; George Beverly Shea, soloist; Ghram; Jerry Beavan, public relations director; Paul Mickelson, organist; Ted Smith, pianist; Dick Ross, movie and radio producer; and Grady Wilson, association evangelist. Published in the morning edition, February 25, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9828/thumbnail.jp
Birds
Image of a bird looking at a hubcap, the bird can be seen sitting on the grown looking up toward its reflection. Not even the flash from Star-Telegram Photographer Wilburn Davis\u27 camera could deter this single-minded robin from admiring his reflection in the shiny hubcap of a car parked in the 200 block of Crestwood. The bird was known for coming around to stare at its reflection every time the vehicle\u27s owner got it polished. Published in the morning edition, February 26, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9835/thumbnail.jp
Greater Fort Worth Evangelistic Crusade: Billy Graham
Image shows Billy Graham speaking at the Evangelist Billy Graham at the opening service of the Greater Fort Worth Evangelistic Crusade, at the Will Roger Memorial Coliseum. Published in the morning edition, February 26, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9837/thumbnail.jp
Schools, William James Junior High School, Basketball
Members of the William James team which won the junior high school Group A basketball title are, front row (left to right), Wyman Baker, Woody Woodman, I. B. Childs, Kenneth Lee, manager; Derald Hicks, David Dunnagan, Monk Owens; back row, Captain Harry Taylor, Elwyn Seay, Roy Dunkelberg, Coach Dan Rhome, Larry Lands, Ned Wilson and Jerry Hyde. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition February 26, 1951.https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_startelegram1950s/9844/thumbnail.jp