Public Notice of Hearing Before Special Commissioners
A condemnation hearing is set in Brewster County Texas for Aug 31, 1942 at 10:00 AM before Special Commissioners Lee M. Smith P W Cartwright and Cas Edwards. The case No 612 involves Texas Parks Board seeking to condemn land in Big Bend area for park purposes including parcels linked to Tracy and other named tracts.
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Bechtol
Bechtel
B.S. Dickson
RS. Dickson
R. Meadows
CP. McIntyre
D. G. Ewing
Albert F. Young
Wilbur E. Hightower
Per
Cival Royalty Trust
A’ Leonard Broughman
Percival Royaly Trust
Lewis Z. Harrison
Percival Royalty’ Trust
Joseph B. Umpleby
Percival Royalty Trust
Henry A. Colgate
Frank Swartz
LK. Schumacher & Co
Lee
C. Lee
J. M. Caldwell
Clinton B. Winant
Clinton B.winant
First’ National Bank
Fort Worth
Texas
Ind
Edalso Syndicate
Percival "Royalty Just
Alpine
Brewster County
Lee M. Smith
P. W. Cartwright
Cas Edwards
State of Texas
Texas ‘State Parks Board
J Wash
Raymond J. Dillard
Wendell Mayes
T. C. Ashford
J. D. Sandefer Jr
H. G. Webster
State of
Auch Park
Big Bend National Park
Storecard Park
Brewster Oxan
Althourh Petiioner
Board Ars
K. Samrrit B
Cartwright Cas Edwards
Charles T. Herndon
Mamie B. Walker
Eugenia Cooper
Feme
Charles Barnes
Fas
Charles T
Coung
Jo Wit
J. W. Ash
J.D Sanderer Jr
Texas State Parks Board
Perritgoner
P. V. Cartwright Cas Edwards
Public hearing notice in Brewster County land seizure case
State parks board seeks eminent domain over 704.5 acre land in Big Bend area. Petition asks for a decree vesting rights in the board after failed negotiations with owners including Charles T. Herndon and multiple heirs. Special commissioners issue notice for hearing on August 31, 1942. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
New Color Posters in War Bond Drive to Promote Utility
Four new color posters will appear nationwide highlighting war bond purchases as dual-use. The Treasury Department promotes posters stressing the practical value of War Bonds beyond patriotism, with emphasis on their multi-purpose utility.
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United States
U.S. Treasury Dept
Bastrop Boom Alters Social Life of Small City
University of Texas sociologists study Bastrop during Camp Swift construction revealing a shift from intimate town life to impersonal relations. Merchants lose time for chatter, housewives host boarders, workers migrate to camps, and civic and church participation declines. After workers depart, town may not revert to its former pace.
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Department of Sociology
University of Texas
Harry Moore
Camp Swift
Texas
Harold Garfinkel
Bastrop
Constrtion
Garfinkel
Smallest Fish Pandaka pygmea Described in Philippines Waters
The smallest fish known, Pandaka pygmea, reaches 6/16 to 7/16 inches in length and is found in Philippine waters. The note highlights its extreme diminutive size and habitat.
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Philippines
Civil Service Openings for Radio Operators and Clerical Posts
Civilian radio instructors and radio operator positions open in the war program at Kelly Field Texas and other sites. Salaries range from 2000 to 2600 dollars yearly. licenses or six months experience required. Junior stenographers in Washington paid 120 dollars monthly. 18 years age minimum. Vacancies also at Pearl Harbor and Panama Canal Zone for craftsmen in aircraft and marine lines. Information via Louisiana or Texas post offices or the New Orleans district office. radio operator applications go to New Orleans.
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Civil Service
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
U. S. Civil Service District
Washington, D. C
Pearl Harbor
Panama Canal Zone
Vacus
Louisiana
10Th U. S. Civil Service District
Customshouse
New Orleans
Water Weights Temperatures Change With Cooling
A brief note states water becomes heavier as it cools to 39 degrees Fahrenheit and then gets lighter as it cools further due to aging effects.
Navy V-5 Pilot Training Opens to Men 18 to 25
The U.S. Navy expands the V-5 program inviting qualified men aged 18 to 25 to apply for officer pilot training. The new option aims to accelerate aviation leadership as the service grows.
Navy recruiting seeks 30,000 pilots yearly in El Paso
A. W. Adams announces Navy Recruiting substation in El Paso urges physically fit high school graduates ages 19 to 27 to apply for pilot training as flying officers. The Navy aims to train 30,000 pilots annually and offers aviation training and 49 trade and vocational schools for ambitious young men.
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Naval Air Corps
A. W. Adams
Navy
el Paso
Adams
Navy seeks skilled civilians to become Petty Officers
Mr Adams urged graduates and men awaiting the draft to enlist in the Navy to leverage civilian training. He stressed the benefits of being rated as a Petty Officer and highlighted the need for skilled personnel from all walks of life.
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Adams
Navy
Alpine Package Store Notice in Alpine Texas
Notice states Mrs. C. W. Davis and Mr. L. Hatch intend to apply for a package store permit for premises at W Pt Lot 3 Block 4 Original Town Alpine Brews ter Co Texas on East Main Avenue. Owners listed as Mrs. C. W. Davis and Mrs. T. L. Hatch. Date 8-7-2.
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W. Pt
Alpine Brewster Co
Texas
East Main Avenue
C. W. Davis
L. Hatch
Alpine Package Store
T. L. Hatch
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Lata
Special
Tettede
Borla
Tae Zita
GMC
U.S. Navy
Merritt M. Hopson
Sul Ross
Hopson
Columbia
South Carolina
M. L. Hopson
el Paso Times
Jarvis
Slus) Robinson
Youney
Atom
WPBOK
Victory Model Ice Refrigerators
CPL
Central Power and Light Company
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