Local Social Notes From Caldwell and Nearby Towns
Mrs. I R Smith of Caldwell visits sister Mrs R A Bow and Mr Bow. Mr and Mrs A E Anglin go to Hobbs NM on business. Mrs M Y Stevens of Houston visits niece Mrs John Newell and family. Miss Mary Ellen Gard returns from Ozona to spend the summer. Mrs Electa Wade Wade Western Union manager resumes part time after three week illness. Mr and Mrs Ivan Newton of Dallas visit mother Mrs Matt Smith and relatives. The Hunt family from Houston arrive at their Loop road summer cottage. Ed Davidson leaves for Ysleta to attend grandson Chandler Davidson’s high school graduation. Mrs A J Bierschwale visits El Paso. granddaughter Linda accompanies. Miss Marie Simpson of Marathon, after major surgery, stays with niece Mrs Mark Herring before returning home. King Terry and family plus Mrs Sam Bunton of Marfa visit Odessa area. Mrs Frank Ray returns from New Orleans and visits Houston on business. Paul Red Pierce and children of Huntsville visit his parents and friends. Pierce, former Sun Rose coach, now at Sam Houston State College coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Red) Pierce
Huntsville
Pierce
Sun Roas
Sam Houston State College
Mrs. Elliott Recuperating After El Paso Surgery
Mrs. D. R. Elliott underwent surgery in an El Paso hospital Wednesday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Her husband Mr. Elliott accompanied her to El Paso and returned home late Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Elliott
el Paso
Local households cheer graduates and visiting kin
Communities from Midland to Pecos and Fort Stockton gather for high school graduation ceremonies. Many locals host relatives including the Allens, Jobes, and Rogers families while others travel for work, illness, or family events.
Bucks offense runs wild in slugfest against Merkel
Tuesday’s game produced 18 Bucks hits led by Scotty Escareno five for five with three triples one double and one single Duane Smith went four for four including an over the fence homer Badgers rally with triple and double hits as Alpine retired Merkel batters on two pitches in top of the fourth but Merkel later bats cooled and total hits reached twelve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkel
Phillip Presley
George English
Terry O’brien
Freddy O'Brien
Badger Terry O'Brien
Bucks
Scotty Escareno
Duane Smith
Escareno
Marlin Robinson
Freddie Days
Vicky Telo Hernandez
James Thomas
Tom Valadez
Dickie Allen
Boone
Rutledge
Pursley
Whisenhant
Gaylen O’brien
Terry O'Brien
Cunningham
McLeod
Badgers
Alpine
Political announcements for Democratic primary July 24 1954
The Avalanche prints in advance party candidate listings for offices including Congress 16th District J T Rutherford Ector County andLocal officials George M Thurmond 100th District J C Eperson Bruce C Sutton Lucius D Bunton Sheriff Assessor Tax Collector Jim Skinner re-elected County Treasurer Mrs Avora Owens re-elected County & District Clerk J W Frazer re-elected Commissioners Joe Clark Jimmy Pate Lee M Smith Tom Yarbrough Rex Ivey Jr and others with precinct nominations and re-election notes.
Texas Colleges face policy review on athletic funding
State auditor Cavness called for a policy review of athletic funding at Texas state colleges after finding Sul Ross State College had 1952 53 athletic income of 21322 and expenses of 62182, creating a 40859 deficit. He urged classifying athletics as either instructional adjunct or directly supported activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
C. H. Cavness
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
Cavness
Sul Ross
Texas State
Bucks Reach Regional Title On Strong Offensive Run
The Bucks scored in every inning and amassed 18 wins against two losses to capture the regional championship for the first time since 1950. Five seniors, including Tom Valadez and Dickie Allen, played their last high school game as Odessa Broncs advance to the state finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucks
Odessa Broncs
Five Bucks
Tom Valadez
Ray Molinar
Marlin
Cowboy) Robinson
Duane Smith
Dickie Allen
SP Gets 25 New Passenger Cars
Southern Pacific announced in San Francisco the delivery of 25 new chair cars ordered last year for Sunset Limited and other named trains. Vice President C E Peterson said the cars feature foam rubber seats and adjustable positions, with some lounge style units for sleeping on overnight routes as part of a postwar equipment program exceeding 43 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
C. E. Peterson
Pebbly Beaches Suppress Life, Britannica Says
The encyclopedia Britannica states that pebble beaches lack life as grinding stones destroy key organisms upon which other species depend for habitat and food.
Service Pins Awarded at Texas Highway Dept Event
In Austin on Tuesday B B Bounds and George J Kempen Jr received 28 and 30 year service pins respectively. Forty four 25 year pins were awarded at the event this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Bounds
George J. Kempen Jr
Austin
Bounds
Texas Highway Dept
Mr. Kempen
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. R. Smith
Caldwell, Idaho
R. A. Bow
Mr. Bow
A. E. Anglin
Hobbs
N. M
M. Y. Stevens
Houston
John Newell
F. L. McConlum
Dallas
Mary Ellen Gard
Ozona
Electa Wade Wade
Western Union
Ivan Newton
Ivan Jr
Matt Smith
Mrs. Wilmer Hunt and Sons
Sperry and Granger
Loop Road
Ed Davidson
Ysleta
Chandler Davidson
Ysleta High School
A. J. Bierschwale
Linda
Marie Simpson
Marathon
Mark Herring
Frank Ray
New Orleans
Mr. Ray
Appliance Company
Poo
Audie Murphy
Dan Duryea
Susan Cabot
Abbe Lane
Kim
Rosario Granados
Carlos Lopez and
Moctezuma
Bill Allen
Midland
Jesse Allen
Denver City
Jimmy Yancey
Pecos
W. F. Scudday
Fort Stockton
Don Jobes Jr
Mr. Jobes
Bryan Kelley
Kelley
Jobes
Hazel Freeman
Cypress Fairbanks
Harris County
Laura Storey
Storey
H. C. Boyd
Bakersfield
Cal
Gilmer
E. Ave. C
Boyd
Humble Oil & Refining Co
D. S. Barker
J. L. Waller
Fort Worth
Glenn Bales
Dick Rogers
San Antonio
Rogers
C. W. Rogers
Dilley
Sandra Rogers
Jack Maltsberger
Cotulla
O. L. Smith
Crystal City
Congress
16Th Dist
J.T Rutherford
Ector County
George M. Thurmond
Val Verde County
J. C. Epperson
Brewster County
Jim Skinner
Avora Owens
J. W. Frazer
Coun Saryogere
J.T. Cay JR
Joe Clark
Jimmy Pate Lee M. Smith
Tom Yarbro
Rex Ivey JR
Glenn Miller
Tivoli
Texas Colleges’ Athletics
Granada Theatre
Jack Mahoney
Peggie Castle
U. S
Barry Sullivan
Adams
SUN
Allied Artists
Marne
Nan Richard Joan Benne Fi
Wana Hendrix
Reed Hadley
Mary Beth Huches
Mae
Loretta Young
William Holden
Robert Mitchum
Rachel Stranger“ Te, OA
Paul Douglas
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