Christmas visits and travels among El Paso and nearby families
The community lists numerous residents and relatives visiting or hosting over Christmas. Doris Chaffin and Rebs Taylor from Van Horn and El Paso folk visited families. Byron Wright, Texas University student, and Billy Meriwether awaiting army call. many Daugherty, McConnell, Wilson, and other households hosted relatives from Del Rio, Pecos, Abilene, and further. A parade of holiday guests and short trips to Lat Dock, Las Cruces, and El Paso are noted alongside a local hospital tonsillectomy recovery and Army Air Forces training update.
Official Suggests Health Inventory
Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer urged Texans to take a health inventory at the start of 1943. He stressed planning to improve health, noting scientific progress in infectious disease control and public health, and aligning efforts with civilian defense and national health promotion. Mentioned progress in metal and machine industries in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
State Health Department
New Arrivals at Local Hospitals and Land Suit Filed
Birth notices report a son for the Eldon Harrisons at the local hospital on Wednesday and a son for Mr and Mrs Bob Sproul of Marfa last Sunday. A daughter Linda Aline arrived for Mr and Mrs M D Edwards at Alpine hospital on Wednesday weighing 6 lbs 14 oz. A land suit in Brewster County seeks title and possession of Survey 67 Abstract 2971 Certificate 401 in 640 acres in a trespass to try title action. defendants include Tom Becknal and Susie Becknal with unknown heirs. The case, filed December 25 1940, includes requests for writ of restitution costs and general relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sproul
Marfa
M. D. Edwards
Alpine Hospital
Linda Aline
Edwards
Saway
Tom Becknal
Susie Becknal
MK & TE By.Co
Brewster County
Texas
State of
Alpine
J. W. Frazer
Citation by publication in Texas on Becknal heirs case
The State of Texas issues a public citation to Will Becknal and unknown heirs Tom Becknal and Susie Becknal dants directing appearance before the Brewster County District Court in Alpine Texas by the first Monday after forty two days from February 8 1943 to answer the petition filed December 21 1942 in case 2090 State ex rel Texas State Parks Board as plaintiff against Will Becknal and unknown heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Will Becknal
Tom Becknal
Susie Becknal
District Court
Brewster County
Aline
Texas
Texa State Parks Board
Will
Civil Service Openings for Firemen and Deputies
Peace officers aged 23 to 33 with relevant police or law study experience may enter civil service exams to become field deputies for the U S marshal at 1800 a year. Firemen with one year in an organized department on motorized gear earn 1500 annually. Minimum age 20, no stated maximum. Details from Knox Reid at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marshal
Civil Service
Knox Reid
Bikes Gain Popularity at the Flying School
Light vehicles replace some cars at the fly School as bicycles and motorcycles are assigned to headquarters and departments. They glide through narrow lanes, save gasoline, provide exercise for busy personnel, and solve parking issues. Major Cone, Base Administrative Inspector, leads by example with inter-building rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Cone
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Doris Chaffin
el Paso
Rebs Taylor of
van Horn
Mrs
Elmer Taylor
Morris Melton
Berta Lassiter
Sanderson Schools
FL. Clark
Byron Wright
Texas University
J.T. Haney
Son of
Billy Meriwether
A. K
Dorothy Ligon
Margie Thornton
Marne
J. V. McConnell
W. B. Justice
Anja Wilson
Joan
Ann
Orona
Paul Perner
Morgan Terry
Weldon
Alice
W. A. Daugherty
Clyde Higgins
Sanderson
J. Roy Spence
Pecos
James C Ter
Kana Maxey
Mrs . Meneille
Mr. Meneille
Texan
C.D. Wood
Supt
Drury , Wood
del Rio
Burwell Bourdreaux
Midland Flying School
Marlin Robinson
Ballin Fer
Mr. Fuqua Younger of
Dumas
W. M. Try
Mrs. Terry
B.C. Graves
Lubbock Ferry
Relaives and
Frances Daugherty
Laura Lee White
T. S.C. W. Denton
Lulu Cotter White
D. J. Morris
Iss Ruth
Oklahoma City
Shirley Scales
Mr. Scales
Las Cruces
N. M
Crenan Hudson
Nancy Hudson
Mission
Syd Turner
Abilene
George H. Foster
Kent
Jerry Starnes
Waby
Starnes
Clifford Crandell
Los Angeles
Crandell
W. G. Bennett
Edinburg
W. M. Meader
Naval Training Atien
Farragut
Idaho
Lee Reid
Ted Reid
San Angelo
Son
J. W
Texas A. d
Walter Tucker
Melba Lee Conner
Mins Peeny Autrey
Bob Reid
Jim 9. Wien
San Antonio
Chas Bh Adams
Gunter Field
Ala
Army Air Forces
Dom Adams
J.C. Mortenson
Wealaco
Mie Vern Mortenson
Mortenson
Denmark
William 8. Knudsen
Laurit Melchior
Metropolitan Opera Sinc
W. O. Hale
Mt. Pleasant
Hale
W. Bi. Mouston
Dodson Text
Hovey
Hous
Alpine Wool & Mohair Company
TEXO
Ritchey Hotel
Matilde Ramirez
Cinnabar
Big Bend Country
T. D. McKinney
Newell Oil Co
Gulf Warehouse
BUICK
Elec
Elec Motor
Carroll Vaughn
Stark Bros
F. Howard
Duplex Apt
Storey
Whiteside Lbr. Co
Flying School
T. M. Hill
Frank Daugherty
Grandview Courts
Jae
Willy
F. O. Seymour
Del
Alpine Disposal Service
J. G. Miller
Reliable Watch
Safeway
Palestine
Granada Theatre
Ann Miller
Jerry Colona
Lone Prairie
Russell Hayden
Bob Wills
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
U. S. War Savings
W. Williams
Eric Blare
Geo. Montgomery Ann Rutherford
Patheh
Linn’s
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America
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