Category: Greenleaf Musings

John Allen Walker died on December 15, 1942 at the age of 80. In his obituary in the Dallas Morning News, Walker was called “Brownwood’s greatest philanthropist,” and it stated that he was reputedly Brownwood’s wealthiest citizen.  

Greenleaf Cemetery is almost a hundred acres. Let’s face it, caring for that takes work. Until fairly recently, I had no idea what was actually involved, so I want to share with you some of what I have learned.

Three stories: Brownwood High School graduate – killed in Korea, a golpher with a hilarious catchphrase, and the tragic murder of a farmer’s wife.

In May of 1909, his wife and sons went to visit friends in Zephyr while Dr. Hart stayed in Brownwood. At this time, Hart was the principal of Brownwood High School. At about midnight the night of their visit, a cyclone hit the heart of Zephyr, killing thirty-four people and injuring more than fifty.

George Dunn was born in Brownwood in 1914. He moved on to Hollywood, appearing in twenty five movies and appeared in over a hundred television programs.

Clara Jane Farr was born in Indiana on September 4, 1882. On March 2, 1919, Clara married Dr. Noah Achor of Illinois. According to her marriage license, Clara was a school teacher at the time.

Joe Meichinger was fatally shot in his home on April 27, 1932. His widow, Willie Longley Meichinger, and his 17-year-old daughter, Eva Nell Meichinger, were charged with the murder.