Fort Davis Cafe Robbed. $70 Stolen From Hi Way
The Hi Way cafe run by Mr and Mrs Mont Nash was robbed Monday night by forced entry through a window screen removed beforehand. About $70 and a quantity of Ragarelles were taken. Sheriff J C Walker questioned several people Tuesday but no arrests were announced. The cafe and bus station were closed at usual hour Monday night, reopening Tuesday morning to discover the break in.
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Ear Nash
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J.C. Walker Tuewhey
Fort Davis
Arroueh
Local Women’s Club Chooses New President At Valentine Meeting
The Metinusy wne S-tery of Christian Service met at Mrs. W. E. Smith home with Mrs. H. A. Heyduck elected president. The group discussed Abundant Living and handled committee reports before a social hour with Valentine decorations and treats. Robert C. Withers made a business trip to Fort Stockton and San Angelo.
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Robert C. Withers
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
World's Greatest Need Promoted by Rev. Rue at Church
In a Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian church Rev. Alvin Rue emphasized a universal, practical religion for the nation and the world. Youth programs followed with Miss Jane McIntosh leading the 5 49 gathering.
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Rue
Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
Jane Mclntosh
Amateur Boxing Tourney Planned For April
Herman Gonzales, ex Navy PT instructor, plans an amateur boxing tourney in April to draw boxers from nearby towns and El Paso and Juarez. The Toltec cafe will host donations, and the Latin American Youth Club in the old Catholic church on South Fifth Street will operate nightly next week as funds allow. Special thanks go to Rev Francis Juaniz for church use and support.
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Navy
Theretic
South Alpine
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el Paso
Juarez
Gonzales
South Fifth Street
Toltec
Francis Juaniz
Catholic Church
Job prospects improve for veterans and striking workers
Summary indicates veterans regain reemployment rights and settle back to work as strikes fade. Report claims wage totals exceed $13,500 from factories with 25 to 50 percent seeking retreatment per a Press survey.
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United
Livestock Shows Reach San Angelo Fort Worth and El Paso
Local 4 H and FFA clubs plan fat lamb and steer displays at San Angelo Fort Worth and El Paso from February 28 to March 31 plus a March 26 31 El Paso event. Fort Davis Marathon Marfa Alpine and Big Bend area residents expected to attend with schools and businesses closing for the show. marquee ticket sales exceed 130 in the region. Marfa show rescheduled from Feb 25 to a later date with strong local turnout anticipated.
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Fort Worth
el Paso
FFA
Paso
Fort Davis
Itslo
Marathon Oe
Marfa
Big Bend
Alpine
Ant
Weather highs and lows at Sul Ross station
The government weather bureau station at Sul Ross recorded a week of temperature data showing varying maximum and minimum readings. The report lists daily highs and lows, illustrating weeklong temperature fluctuations at the station.
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Government Weather Bureau
Sul Ross
How Strikes Work Boosts Pay After Eight-Week Standstill
A group of workers strikes when paid an hour. Management offers 1.2 dollars per hour. After eight weeks the government steps in and grants a one cent increase. Both sides accept. It will take three years for the six cents gap to compensate for eight weeks of lost pay.
Woolen Industry Hourly Earnings Double Over Decade
Hourly earnings per employee in the woolen and worsted industry doubled over the ten year span from February 19 1936 to February 1946 according to estimates based on National Association of Wool Manufacturers statistics. Average weekly wage with overtime runs about 42 dollars.
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National Assn. of Wool Manufacturers
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