Southwestern chamber managers round-up highlights and ideas
The Southwestern chamber of commerce Managers Round-Up in El Paso drew contenders from Santa Fe Midland and Nogales and included talks on water problems. A Census committee to assist accuracy of the 1950 census was proposed while discussions criticized public rest rooms and welcome billboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl Paso
Southwestern Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Midland
Texas
Nogales
Arizona
Southwest
Everone
Alpine elevator ride and small town musings in 1949
A reader recalls riding an elevator in the Jeter Hill building in Alpine and shares notes from Fort Stockton and Sul Ross Follies. The column blends jokes, local scenes, weather in the 90s, and light humor about daily life, miscellaneous observations, and town events.
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Alpine
Jeter-Hill
Weeds Grow Fast in Rain Ruts of Local Lane
The column notes rapid weed growth after recent rains and laments federal agency inefficiency. It cites the Civil Aeronautics Board ruling on Trans-Texas Airways and expresses hope the agency will support the airline rather than hinder it.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Trans-Texas Airways
Forgiveness Valued Over Riches Says Sage
A meditation on virtue declares forgiveness more valuable than gold and silver. It praises overcoming selfishness pride and jealousy as a major moral achievement.
Fort Davis State Bank Financial Statement 1949
Charter No 761 shows Fort Davis State Bank Texas at end of business April 11 1949 with total resources 1 129 501 17 and deposits 1 050 574 90. It lists loans 232 528 11 government and state obligations 370 636 70 cash 525 179 85 and assets 700 00 furniture 456 51. Prominent liabilities include common stock 35 000 00 surplus 43 738 23 and unpaid dividends 171 00 plus depository totals. The statement is sworn by H D Coleman assistant cashier and notarized by Robert C Withers on April 20 1949. A closing note reflects a reflective quote about ships and wind.
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Fort Davis
United States
U. S
J. H. Clark
State of Texas
Jeff Davis
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TRE
APN
Wilfred
Dairy Queen
Pop
George Baker
Fort Stockton
Park Avenue
P. S
Kokernot Heights Addition
Charlie Green
Kermit Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Juarez
Red Pierce
D. W. Wells
Eas
Pat Eet
The
Starliners
Empire of Texas
Marshall Queen
C. R. Shannon & Company Butane Distributors
Alpine, Texas
Sul Ross College
Chevron Gas
Snapper
E. Holland
Oldsmobile
Leeds
Fisher
Aeese
Dsmobile
Henry Bailey Motors
Ave. C
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