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 Hill Photo Novelty, Palacios, Texas, 211 Fifth Street (Williams Building) |
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According to the few available sources, Hill Photo and Novelty was located in the Williams Building at 211 Fifth Street in Palacios. Mr. J. M. Hill was the owner and his name has been found as J. Murphree and J. Murfree Hill. His wife was Grace Smith Hill. They were enumerated in the 1940 census as J. M., age 60, born in Tennessee, and Grace Hill, age 49, born in Texas. Their residence was 717 1/2 Park Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ward 4 which now appears the parking lot of the Park Place Baptist Church. In 1935 they had been living in El Paso, Texas. His occupation was photographer working for himself and Grace was a private nurse in a private hospital. The earliest known photo taken by Mr. Hill was of the 203rd MO, CA (AA), Palacios, Texas, taken on January 15, 1941. Grace died in Austin, Texas in 1944 and according to her death certificate, she was a registered nurse and the daughter of T. F. Smith. The last mention of Mr. Hill in the Palacios Beacon was November 2, 1944. Tidbits From the Palacios Beacon J. M. Hill, who was seriously ill for several weeks in Houston is home now and feeling as well as could be expected. His many friends are giving him a most cordial welcome.--Palacios Beacon, July 8, 1943 * * * * * * * * * * Mrs. J. M. Hill - Grace Smith Hill Palacios citizens were shocked and grieved this week to learn of the death of Mrs. J. M. Hill in Austin where she was taken last week for treatment. We have not been informed as to funeral arrangements. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have conducted a curio shop in the Williams building on Fifth Street the past three years. Palacios Beacon, April 20, 1944 * * * * * * * * * * Hill Photo Shop Adds 24-Hour Service In Film Developing J. M. Hill of the Hill Photo and Novelty shop announces this week that he is prepared to do all kinds of photo work and kodak finishing. He will have as his assistant, J. M. Sejhan, of Hot Springs, Ark., who has had 34 years of experience in photo and kodak work. A 24-hour service on kodak printing will be given, Mr. Hill states.--Palacios Beacon, July 27, 1944 * * * * * * * * * *
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J. M. Hill was called to Nacogdoches last week by
the serious illness of his mother. --Palacios Beacon,
November 2, 1944 |
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Birdseye View, Palacios, Texas  |
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Palacios Pavilion, Palacios, Texas  |
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Rodeo, Palacios, Texas  |
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Pup Tents Inspection CA(AA) Camp Hulen Texas - Hill Photo #35 Courtesy of Katie Hutto and City by the Sea Museum  |
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Mexican Band, Palacios, Texas  |
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Matagorda Shell Company, Palacios, Texas  |
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Nov. 11th, 1940, Palacios, Texas  |
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203rd MO, CA (AA), Palacios, Texas, 1-15-41  |
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Mail Call, 197th N.H. CA (AA), Camp Hulen, Texas, Jan. 28, 1941  |
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106th KY CA (AA) - Palacios, Texas - March 25, 1941  |
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Gone With the Wind - Camp Hulen Tent Theatre - May 3, 1941 - Hill Photo 548  |
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105-106th CA (AA), Camp Hulen Tex., May 1941  |
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New U. S. Post Office, U. S. Army, Camp Hulen, Branch of Palacios, Texas Office  |
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Palm Ave. - Baptist Encampment - Palacios, Texas - Hill Photo  |
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Class Pavilions - Vesper Point - Baptist Encampment - Palacios, Texas - Hill Photo 103  |
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Looking N. E. Baptist Encampment Ground - Palacios, Texas - Hill Photo 106  |
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New Luther Hotel & Auto Court - Palacios, Texas - Hill Photo #53  |
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Luther Apartment-Hotel Damaged By Fire Saturday Night Photo by Hill Photo and Novelty, Palacios Beacon, March 2, 1944  |
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Hurricane Ruins, Palacios, Texas, Aug. 29, 1942  |
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Hurricane Ruins South of the Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas, Aug. 29-30, 1942  |
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Green Lantern Cafe After Hurricane, Aug. 29-30, 1942, Palacios, Texas  |
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Highway to Camp Hulen, Hurricane, Palacios, Texas, Aug. 29-30, 1942  |
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Crawford's Fishing Boats, Hurricane, Aug. 29-30, 1942, Palacios, Texas  |
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Sunshine Laundry After the Fire & Hurricane, Palacios, Texas, Aug. 29, 1942  |
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Hurricane Ruins, Commerce Street, Palacios, Texas, Aug 29-30, 1942  |
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Hurricane on the Bay, Palacios, Texas, Aug. 29, 1942  |
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Palacios Hurricane, Aug. 29, 1942  |
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Coney Island Cafe, Hurricane, Aug. 29, 1942  |
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Federal Community Building, Palacios, Texas, February 15th, 1947  |
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Rodeo - Palacios, Texas  |
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One of Fine Homes on the Bay Front, Palacios, Texas - Guy & Blanche Claybourn Home - 118 South Bay Boulevard  |
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Main Street Highway 35 - Palacios, Texas - Hill Photo  |
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