Texas Oil Output Dips Slightly in August
The Commerce Department reports U S crude production for August at 85,239,000 barrels with Texas showing a small drop from July to August to 1 210 000 barrels daily. Michigan and East Texas field declines offset by gains in coastal areas and Oklahoma City field. Domestic motor fuel demand rises, while overall stocks reach 356 434 million barrels.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Michigan
Texas
East Texas
Oklahoma City
Legion Social Dance at Hanson Post Hall Tonight
Hanson Post of the American Legion and its auxiliary host a 9 to 12 social at the Legion Home. The 40 and 8 will provide entertainment and Frank Miller and his orchestra will play.
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Hanson Post
The
American Legion
Legion
Frank Miller
Tack letters continue to page two features and requests
A collage of reader requests and missives includes job appeals for a soda distributor front man, housework and companionship needs, a cow for trade for a truck, and notes from readers in Amarillo and Vega Texas. Letters mention a lonely widow Blue Bonnet and O. W. Mayben’s pepper-winter warning from Canyon.
Reward Offered for Lost Red Persian Kitten
Jewels White of 1600 A Harrison Street seeks the return of a two month old red Persian kitten picked up last Friday around 12:30 PM. The finder did not intend to steal and a reasonable reward is offered for the animal's return.
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Tack
Harrison Street
Seeking Airedale male puppy age six to twelve months
Individual requests a male Airedale dog between six and twelve months old. Interested in a well socialized pup from a reputable source. Please contact with age, health, vaccination status, and asking price.
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Tack Tam
Ode to the Great Weather Forecaster Tack
A letter from Texico New Mexico lauds the Panhandle and United States weather forecaster known as Tack. The writer praises accuracy and timeliness of forecasts that supposedly saved funds for the Tri State Fair Association in Amarillo.
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Tack
Panhandle
Old
Tri-State Fair Association
Amarillo
George Washington
General Lee
Erasmus Tack
Old Tack
Franklin Roosevelt
Broadcast games stance stirs Amarillo revision of football telecasts
A reader letter criticizes the Amarillo School Board for banning local radio stations from broadcasting Sandie and Badger football games. The writer argues the move will not boost gate receipts, but will anger thousands of residents and fail to improve attendance or revenue.
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Amarillo
W. M. Craig
Texas
Fan
Sandie and Badger
WANTS JOB AS WAITRESS
A brief note from a job seeker requesting work as a waitress. The fragment indicates a desire for employment and mentions contacting someone named Tack for consideration.
Unnamed Texan Seeks Work As Waitress Or Clerk
A 21 year old girl from Follett Texas seeks employment for waitress, house keeper, clerk, or telephone operator. She cites illness and hospital bills as reasons for seeking work and states willingness to relocate and start immediately. Route 2 Pax 56 given for contact.
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Secon
Pax
Follett
Texas
Couple seeks home to keep piano with care
A reader asks to connect with a couple wanting to store a piano in a home. They will have no children and will provide the best possible care. Interested parties should investigate at 1511 A Hayden Street or call 2-3850.
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Tack
Hayden Street
Milking couple sought for ranch chores and residence
An elderly white man and woman are requested to work on a Texas ranch near Lakeview in Tack Well Tack. They will milk cows, handle cotton work, and perform duties at the milk lot including separating milk. A two room house with wood and water is provided for 15 dollars monthly. Contact T D Weatherby, 928 F, Lakeview Texas.
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T. D. Weatherby
Lakeview
Texas
Engineer Rescues Train After Steam Release At 50 MPH
An engineer and fireman escaped a dangerous ride when steam poured from the cab at 50 miles per hour forcing them to abandon the locomotive. The engineer climbed down a ladder and, hanging by one hand, reached the angle cock on the train air line to stop the train, narrowly avoiding catastrophe for passengers.
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Gordon
Travel Bureau
Old-Timer Reflects On Brave Deed And Life Pass Idea
The writer muses on whether Tack deserves a life pass on railroads but doubts he will ask for it or boast of the act. The tone is nostalgic and acknowledges that Tack may have forgotten the incident by now.
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Tack
Denver Post
John Moore
General Railroad
Mr. Moore
Post
Elmer Gordon
Burlington
Neer
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Clairton
Associated Press
E. H
Room
Rio Grande
Hot Springs
New Mexico
O. W. Mayben
Canyon
Dave Hillburn
Vega
Scott Hotel
Dial
North West
Fifth Avenue
W. N. Phillips
Texico
I. Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Kolor Fast
Blatz
OLD Heidelberg Beer
B. Lansing
Keck Reo Co., Inc
Polk Street
American Tobacco Company
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