This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: glpreas Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.lamar/3765/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I grew up also in Paris, 1950s. My Dad used to visit friends who worked at Cotton Seed Mill. The Ideal Bakery and Cotton Seed Mill both had best scents and smells. Spears Vinegar Co also had unique smell, but not that bad. The Crate and Box factory had woody smell. The Paris and Mt Pleasant Railroad smoke was not bad either. On the other hand, The burning Dump Grounds were terrible. (before EPA) Gerald Preas Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.