December 4: Happy Birthday! Thomas Botts Rice
Thomas Botts Rice was born on this day in 1905, in Texas, to David and Mattie Botts Rice. He spent his early life in Houston, graduated from Woodberry Forest School, and attended the University...
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October 2: Happy Birthday! Jonas “Joe” Shearn Rice
Jonas “Joe” Shearn Rice was born on this day in 1902, in Texas, to David and Martha Botts Rice. Joe attended school in Houston and studied at the University of Virginia. After college he...
April 25,1931: Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Opens
On this day in 1931, the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company held its formal opening at 332 Reynolda Road. Visitors were shown around the plant in the evening, and saw the modern bottling equipment and...