Photograph of the 1961 Cleveland High School 1st year members of the National Honor Society standing in the wooded area in front of the High School. From left: Edwin Johnson, Joe Richardson Jr, Jack Fitch, Arlene Turner, Suzanne Taylor, Nelda Campbell, Marilyn Everitt, Martha Lynn Blake, Mary Gail Griffin, Harold Russell, Skipper Martin, Thomas Franklin in Cleveland, Texas.
Photograph of a local garage on the corner of Houston & College St. There is a jeep parked under the drive-through part of the building. A pickup truck and several cars are parked on the side street. Note that the name of the establishment on the window is backwards... installer put it in backwards and was never corrected. Small clapboard building to left is Law Offices of Royce Quinn. Currently at this location in 2023 is Downtown Dental Excellence.
In the 1950's & 60's a converted home was turned into a group home that housed elderly and impaired individuals. Photograph of residents and staff gathered around a donated Christmas tree.
Photograph of nurses and residents posing together in front of a Christmas tree at Blue Haven Nursing home. Three men are seated in chairs, in front of the tree and a fourth is standing behind them; three women dressed in nurse's uniforms are posing on either side of the men. Another seated person is partially visible on the far left.
Photograph of local law enforcement exhibiting several boxes of bottled Sweetheart wine on the trunk of a vehicle after arresting a bootlegger in Cleveland, Texas.
Photograph of Boy Scout Troop 95 riding in parade. 1st Row L-R: Jeff McClain, Unidentified, Rick Nelson, Gary Lindley, Royce Guinn, Kenny Mays, Joel McMahon, Unidentified. 2nd Row L-R: Stephen Barfield, Walter Stovall, Jimmy Crawford, Unidentified, Johnny Slack, Denny Watson, Steve Adams, Unidentified Troop Leader, W. K. Lindley. 3rd Row L-R: Unidentified, Unidentified, Johnny Moore, Gary Batten, Buddy Jasper, Bruce Walker. 4th Row: Unidentified Troop Leader.
Photograph of a water tower in Cleveland, Texas. A big freeze in January 1962 caused a leak in the water tower. The trees at the base of the tower are completely covered in ice, as is the road in the foreground.
Photograph of the interior of Pilgreen Auto Parts on the east side of Highway 59 south between the township and hwy 105. The picture is of Mr. George Pilgreen, owner and his oldest son, George Wright Pilgreen. Note the air cooled auto cushion display. This product was due to most cars still not having air conditioners.
Photograph of a group of four men and four boys in suits posing behind a table set with flowers in Cleveland, Texas. The first three pairs of men hold paper between them, and the last pair holds a plaque. L-R: (Unidentified), Sidney Enloe, Kenneth Lindley, Cleve Die, Graham Bailey, Louis Rhoden, (Unidentified), Arthur Riggs.
Photograph of Teacher Edwin Smith with members of Cleveland FFA Behind Banquet Table. L-F: Edwin Smith-Sponsor, Earl Stanfield-Treasurer, Clinton Rushing-Reporter, Leon Goldsmith, Arthur Riggs-President, (Unidentified), Louis Rhoden-Secretary, Jack Fitch-Vice President, Sidney Enloe-Sentinel
Photograph of the members of the Cleveland High School track team posing together on a field in Cleveland, Texas. Bleachers and trees are visible in the background. 1st Row L-R: Gene Stephens, Jonathan Stephens, Joe Richardson, Gregory Silva, Ronnie McWaters, James Dominy, Donald Williamson. 2nd Row L-R: Laris Broussard, Larry Clifton, Billy Andrus, John Franklin, Woodrow Franklin, Charles Rushing, Johnny Griffin, Earl Stanfield 3rd Row L-R: Kerry Brice, Lloyd Meadows, Jay Nelson, John Anglin, Bubba Hirsch, Pat Smith, Robbie McClain, Coach Henry Winston
Photograph of Cox Machine Shop that was located north of Cleveland just off the Coldspings road. The shop was located by the Cox's home where they raised their children. All the children attended Cleveland schools. L to R is Mr.Cox, Charlie Welborn, ?,?,?.
Photograph of a large crowd standing outside the Morrison Hay Barn on opening night in Cleveland, Texas. The back ends of two cars are visible to the right.
Photograph of a contestant posing with the cow that he entered in the livestock-judging portion of the Dairy Day celebrations in Cleveland, Texas. The cow is multi-colored and wearing a halter. The young man is standing behind the cow and is wearing a checkered shirt, jeans, and cowboy boots. He is also holding a ribbon against the cow's back. There are trees and other contestants in the background.
Photograph of the 1965 Dairy Day Queen contestants on a float. L-R: Brenda Hill, Ella Guinn Jenny Sue Snell, Donna Howell, Patti Grimmett, Joyce O'Neil, Julia Faye Roark, Unidentified, Sharon Sue Shirley, Unidentified. Ella Guinn was the 1965 Dairy Day Queen
Photograph of Ginny Bailes wearing a gingham shirt and a cowboy hat sitting in the back of a convertible during the 1962 Dairy Day Parade in Cleveland, Texas.
Photograph of Dairy Day Queen Ginny Bailes and her escort Gene Stephens wearing gingham shirts and cowboy hats while sitting in the back of a convertible during the April 1962 Dairy Day Parade. in Cleveland, Texas. Other cars are visible in the background.
Photograph of Ginny Bailes wearing a gingham shirt and a cowboy hat sitting in the back of a convertible in Cleveland, Texas during the 1962 Dairy Day Parade.
Photograph of a Don Yarborough campaigning for Texas Governor in 1962. He's in a suit holding a microphone, standing in front of two cars in Cleveland, Texas. The car to the left is painted with the words "Democrat Don Yarborough for Governor. Make Texas 1st". The Cleveland Pharmacy is visible in the background.
Photograph of worshippers open door to exit after last service in old Sanctuary used for over a quarter of a Century. New Sanctuary is visible at left which was dedicated on April 16, 1961.
Photograph of worshippers on church grounds after last service in old Sanctuary used for over a quarter of a Century. New Sanctuary is visible at left which was dedicated on April 16, 1961.
Photograph of worshippers on church grounds after last service in old Sanctuary used for over a quarter of a Century. New Sanctuary is visible at left which was dedicated on April 16, 1961.
Photograph of worshippers exiting after last service in old Sanctuary used for over a quarter of a Century. New Sanctuary is visible at left which was dedicated on April 16, 1961.
Photograph of several trees covered in ice under the support beams of a metal structure in Cleveland, Texas. Buildings and other trees are visible in the background. A big freeze in January 1962 caused the Cleveland water tower to leak. This is a view from below the tower supports showing everything coated in ice.
Photograph of Girl Scout Troop 172 in the back of a truck during 1962 Dairy Day Parade in Cleveland, Texas. Left to right: Caroline Ordener, Sue McClelland, Mary Beth Rogers, Bobbie Whitehead, Ada Elizabeth Wellborn, Dona Gay, Becky Brisco, Janet Younger, unknown boy on tailgate. People stand in front of a row of stores in the background.
Photograph of a group of children at the Girl's Auxiliary advancement celebration, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, standing at the front of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Texas. Pews are visible in the foreground, and letters behind the children reads "We've a story to tell". 21 girls were in the coronation with Sunbeams serving as flower girls and crown bearers. 2nd row center: Queen of Regent Cynthia Spraggins escorted by Walter Stovall. 3rd row 3rd from left Queens with Scepter: Lynette Coe escorted by Chester Harvell, Sue Lynn Russell escorted by Jimmy Crawford & Ella Guinn escorted by Glenn Gassiott. 4th row 2nd from left Queens: Cynthia Sigler escorted by Harold Russell, Peggy Lilley escorted by Johnny Standford, Joyce O'Neil escorted by Royce Guinn & Cherry Gardner escorted by Bob Dishongh.
Photograph of Johnny and Eunice Morrison standing on a stage in front of microphones during a performance at the grand opening of the Morrison's Hay Barn.
Photograph of hospital employees and Dr. Barnett holding a banner in front of the Leggett Memorial Hospital announcing the arrival of the polio vaccine. The banner says: "Get Your Sabin Polio Vaccine Here Aug. 5th." L-R: Dr. William L. Barnett, Mrs. Grace Cochran, Mrs. Winnie Pressley, Mrs. Kreiger, Lamar Malcolm Hospital Administrator & Dr. Bob Gordon.
Photograph of graduating nurses trained at Leggett Memorial Hospital. There are three graduates and their instructor (Pat Oneal, R.N., far right); all of the women are wearing nursing uniforms and standing in a line behind a table covered in a tablecloth with a single lit candle. A calendar is partially visible on the wall behind them.
Photograph of the Light Crust Dough Boys, a country-music band, performing at Perk's Steak House. The six band members are arranged in front of a restaurant counter and holding instruments that include a guitar, violin, keyboard, banjo, and string bass. R. B. Boyett, proprietor, is visible behind the bar, along with coffee pots, and various other objects; there are unoccupied dining tables in front of the band members.
Photograph of Linda Williams Cleveland FFA Sweetheart with escort Donald Clesson riding in the 1962 Dairy Day Parade in Cleveland, Texas. The members of a marching band are visible in the background. A sign on the side of the car reads "Linda Williams Cleveland FFA Sweetheart".
Photograph of men riding a line of tractors down College Street for 1962 Dairy Day Parade in Cleveland, Texas. Buildings are visible in the background.
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