John E. Blaine

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Resolutions and Journal entries

• 58th Legislature, R.S., HSR 371. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 60th Legislature, R.S., HSR 339. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 63rd Legislature, 1st C.S., HCR 8. Resolutions - Memorial.

Military Service Notes

• "In World War I, he was an adjutant of a cavalry brigade and from 1943 to 1946 he was stationed at Ft. Bliss where he was director of security and intelligence after arriving here as provost marshal." Obituary, 12/7/1973, pp. 1-A, 5-A. El Paso Times.
• United States Army, Private 1st Class, World War I. John E. Blaine, born circa 1889 in Argentine, Kansas; residence in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. FamilySearch Texas World War I Records, 1917-1920 (Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin).
• John Edward Blaine, birth date 10/2/1888 in Argentine, Kansas; home address in Dallas, Texas; gen agent, Louisiana R.R. & Nav. Co.; draft registration 5/31/1917 in Dallas. FamilySearch United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
• United States Cavalry, Major, World War I; United States Army, Colonel, World War II. "After graduating from Temple Business College he became a major in the cavalry during World War I and served with the 128th and 2nd Cavalry Brigades. Afterwards, and before World War II, he had a successful career as director of public relations for Texas Power and Light Company in Dallas . . . In 1942, he reentered the army as captain and served as provost marshal at Camp Hulen before being assigned to Fort Bliss in 1943 as director of security and provost marshal. His obvious capabilities earned him the rank of colonel before his retirement in 1946." 63rd Legislature, 1st C.S., HCR 8. Resolutions - Memorial.
• Blaine, John E., Special Rangers, Private, Call Number 401-68. Enlistment, Oath of Service, and Description, Ranger Force. Born in Argentine, Kansas; age 29; enlisted 12/12/1917; railroad agent; address in Dallas. Texas Adjutant General Service Records 1836-1935.

Other Resources

• Obituary, John E. Blaine, "Rites Set Today for Col. Blaine," 12/10/1973, p. 3D. Dallas Morning News.
• Obituary and photo, "John E. Blaine, Former El Paso Legislator, Dies," 12/7/1973, pp. 1-A, 5-A. El Paso Times.
• Col. John E. Blaine (1885-1973), burial in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, with spouse Ann R. Blaine. Find a Grave.

Photographs

• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. (Ned) Blaine, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 57th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 56th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. 'Ned' Blaine, 56th Legislature, Texas Yearbook, 56th Legislature
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 55th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. John E. Blaine, 54th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

• 54th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 55th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 56th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 57th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 59th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.

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