His life story of living in Denton, TX with his childhood family; going to school; local businesses and community; WWII Veteran experiences; successful businessman—canning company, plastic molding company; marriage and children; Denton Mayor and city government experience.

For the Denton County Historical Commission. Long-time Denton resident. Family history; schooling in Denton; recollections of life in Denton; impressions of neighbors; travels for the National Guild of Piano Teachers.

For the Denton County Historical Commission. Members of longtime Denton, Texas, family. History of Scripture family’s migration to Texas after the Civil War and eventual settlement in Denton, including great uncle’s grocery store on Denton Square and grandfather’s lumber yard. Construction of family’s landmark home on Scripture Hill. Reminiscences of childhood in Denton and education at the Demonstration School. Marriage to James S. Rodgers, U.S. Air Force officer. Experiences during various military base assignments and family’s relocation to Denton.

Florists. Their life in Denton, Texas, 1910-1998 Family backgrounds; comments about the history and physical features of the Bayless-Selby house; decision to enter the flower business; evolving nature of their business; family entertainment.

For the Denton County Historical Commission. Postal carrier. His experiences as a longtime resident of Denton County, Texas, 1927-2002.

For the Denton County Historical Commission. Longtime Denton residents.