Bill Perry seated at the center of the table at his impeachment trial on May 28, 1960, only a few months after his mayoral election.
Pictured here is the home of Kenneth Nace and Dayle Nace at 7105 Turner Terrace. The picture was taken in 1952.
First and Second Grade Play at Smithfield elementary
A first and second-grade play at Smithfield Elementary, 1948-49. Notice the advertising for B.C. Redding’s Grocery Market/Filling Station above the curtain.
Joe J. Hicks bought land from Haly Parchman in 1956 and built a 24-hour, full-service station, Hicks Oil Company at 6955 Grapevine Highway.
The Cornerstone of Richland Hills Lodge 1348 leveled by the Grand Lodge of Texas A.F & A.M. June 10, 1955, George Moffett, Grand Master.
Clubs Household work Housework Housekeeping Quilting Quilts
A quilting bee pauses to show their work in the 1940s. Standing: Faye Hudler, Hattie West, Mae Turner, Mrs. O’Dell, Imogene Gilbert, Kathryn (Morrow) Autrey. Seated: Virgie Estill, Pat Baldwin, Billie Wolf, Pauline Morrow, and Mary Johnson.
Richland Bowl at the 1957 opening. The facility originally cost $300,000 to build. The builder was Ray Lofland and was advertised as “The first modern Bowling Alley in Tarrant County with a country club atmosphere.” Originally 16 lanes, it was soon enlarged to 32 lanes.
Smithfield Home Demonstration Club members
The Smithfield Home Demonstration Club members contributed to the community with programs on canning, sewing, and other household activities. First Row: Maggie Gilbert, Louise Brown, Sis Whisenand, T.C. Bell, Halcie Brown, Ina Turner, E.C. Montague. Second Row: Jessie Scott, Nancy Scott, Imogene Gilbert, Aline Shivers, Dick Lewis, E.F. Crites Third Row: Mrs. Lahawn, Edna Hightower, Oleta Lewis, Maria Lahawn, Etta Shivers
Picture of the ruins of Dr. Henry Gilbert’s old home on Main Street in Smithfield in the summer of 1975.