Fort Davis News noted visitors and local moves
The article lists daily visitor totals over 100 with 198 on Sunday, mentions Ben Bloys of Kent as a trading contact, notes the Tweedy family now at Sul Ross College Alpine planning a Pittsburgh move, and recalls visits by Ted Rea and sons with a recent trip to El Paso. It ends with a note on star marks on worn currency indicating substitute bills.
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Ben Bloys
Arthur D. Bloys
Kent
Fort Davis
Malcolm Tweedy
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Tweedys
Pittsburgh
Tweedy Wll
George M.merrill
Know Your City Schools Insurance Coverage Details
The article outlines student and teacher eligibility for the at school insurance, costing $1.25 per child, with seniors football excluded. Grade school football and all other grade sports are covered, offering peace of mind for families and staff. It ends with a Memorial Day flag display guideline and a Henry Ford II quote from The Nation's Schools in August 1954.
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Henry Ford II
Cadillac
Blue Eyed Nell A World War II Love Ballad
A narrative poem recounts Nell and Bill's courtship on pine hills and a spring marriage. News of Pearl Harbor sends Bill to war. letters bring hope and heartbreak as he never returns home. Nell endures sorrow, sings to cope, and remains faithful until an angel blesses her as a bride once more.
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Bill
Nell
Pine Clad Hill
Constitutional
Reed Named District Commercial Superintendent for Southwest
Floyd C. Reed of Huntsville was named district commercial superintendent for the Midland district of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. He will oversee 20 towns including Midland Odessa and Alpine, replacing Marshall Kemp. Reed has a long career with the company, from Port Arthur in 1939 to Huntsville district chief, with prior service as a radio code instructor and Merchant Marine officer.
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Floyd C. Reed
Huntsville
Midland
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Marshall Kemp
Mr. Reed
Telephone Company
Odessa
Crane
Big Spring
Seminole
Stanton
Alpine
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Grandfalls
Iraan
Kermit
Marathon
Marfa
McCamey
Monahans
Presidio
Rankin
Sanderson
Wink
Oklahoma
Port Arthur
Dial
Houston
Air Force
Randolph Field
Merchant Marine
Brenham
Reed
Texas Senate Joint Resolution on Toll Road Credit Ban
A 1954 Texas measure proposes amending Article II to add Section 52 b prohibiting the Legislature from lending the state credit or public money to toll road operators and toll road projects. The amendment would require voter approval at the November 2 1954 election with ballots listing FOR and AGAINST options.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Browser's License Specs Help Shelf Browsing Alone
Johnson describes Centerville bookshop browsing with blue buttons for guidance to avoid sales pitches. He notes customers choose their own items, with staff ready to assist, and stresses individual preferences in beverages and purchases without interference.
County Treasurer thanks Brewster voters for support
Mrs. Avora Owens thanks Brewster County voters for their support in the primary and throughout her tenure as county treasurer. She pledges to continue her best efforts in justified confidence and expresses sincere gratitude.
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Brewster County
Avora Owens
Amendment Prohibits State Credit for Toll Roads
Texas provisions prohibit the Legislature from lending the State's credit or incurring debt to construct maintain or operate toll roads or turnpikes. Voters mark ballots to approve or reject. if a majority favor, the amendment becomes part of the State Constitution. The Governor will issue the proclamation and arrange publication per law.
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State of
Texas
Redlegs Hit 77 Home Runs in 77 Road Games in 1953
In the 1953 season the Cincinnati Redlegs played 77 road games and hit 77 home runs in opposing ballparks.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
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Fort Davis News
Ted Rea
Teddy and
Dee
Phoenix
Ariz
Clay Espy
Mr. Espy
el Paso
U. S
Edward Oliver
Pearl Harbor
Frank C. Ray
Sawyer
Hord
New Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
E. Holland Ave
P. O
Texas Monument
Bruce C. Sutton
Alpine, Texas
Ralph W. Peters
General Building Contractor
Marvin C. Kay
Dist
Mgr Fidelity Union Life Ins. Co. Real Estate
W. G. Fielder
Granada Theatre
Bidg
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Helen D. Gibb
T. A. Beard
Harris Cabinet Shop
W. Murphy Ave
Floyd C, Reed
Advertin
Joe Marsh
Spec
Jane Russell
Kalten
Memorial Arts
Paso
H. F. Dallman
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Company
Henry Bailey Motors
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