Railroading Roundup Highlights Assignments and Departures
Duke Natty Melvin Summar reports personnel moves across the railroad system. Rate clerk Nes T. Summar is permanent. W. B. Brewer and R. P. Wilson guard the switchmen’s extra board. several crew members shift to layoff or new posts, with trainmasters clerks filling in during illnesses. Community notes include outings, visits, hunting trips, and a new chief dispatcher appointment in Liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin H. Summar
W. B. Brewer
R. P. Wilson
John Stovall
H. H. Wilams
Carroll Davis
R. G. Foster
Raymond
St. Anthony's Hospital
Calvert Distillers Debuts 86.8 Proof Blended Whiskey
Ed Barrett of 701 Hill Avenue San Francisco is linked to Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86.8 proof. The product lists 65 percent grain neutral spirits and is attributed to Calvert Distillers Corp New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Avenue
St. San Francisco
Chilif Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Track Down the Facts on Cattle, Grain Use and Meat
An essay discusses cattle and lamb production, grain feeding, and land use. It contrasts longhorns with Hereford Shorthorn and Angus cattle, noting efficient meat yield and demand. It explains Swift & Company's role in market knowledge and pricing dynamics.
Will It Pay Me to Specialize
A Washington State College study discusses whether farmers should specialize or diversify. It notes 63 distinct farming types in Washington and shows specialization raises efficiency, lowers labor needs, and eases marketing, while urging farmers to observe neighbors and consider ideas for improving operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Buchanan
State College of
Washington
United States
Railway crew changes and temporary assignments announced
The notice lists personnel reassigned to new duties including a regular trick dispatcher role. Engineers on layoff are Jim Fowler T L Rhodes and Jeff Capehart with brakemen L J Watson C B Frederick C P Adams and Ed Reeves on temporary vacancies. Fireman R L Hillerby moved to Childress to cover the extra board. Hayden W Barker acts as temporary agent at Lelia Lake relieving Madge Poole on vacation. Homer O Endersly hired as clerk at the freight station. Fireman W A Underwood transferred to Wichita Falls for Diesel yard service. Signal Maintainer F W Barton and family on vacation in Fort Worth and Dallas this week. Rush C Avery and wife are re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fowler
T. L. Rhodes
Jeff Capehart
L. J. Watson
C. B. Frederick
C. P. Adams
Ed Reeves
Wood
Wichita Falls
F. W. Barton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Rush C Avery
Local railroad assignments shuffle on the South Plains
Dick Delaney covers the Childress Lubbock local temporarily for Conductor B B Burton. Fannie Meeker returns to Sterling as agent after surgery. Liggett returns to Childress as relief agent. Weatherly fills vacancy of Sims on South Plains local. Switchman L A Thomas tours Colorado towns. Reed and wife travel to Sayre Oklahoma due to a death. Coffey moves to Fort Worth switch engine service. Luscal Ledford vacationing in South Texas, Tomlinson relieving. Heatherly hired as telegrapher for Dalhart Texline swing job. Smith works on Tobe Druin’s car substituting Amos Parker. Patton bids Foreman job on 3 PM switcher. Conductor A J Morris assigned to 91 92 Childress Pampa, relieving O L Sims in Amarillo division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Halley
Cleve Parrish
J. M Lankford
E. C Smith
L. Roy Dee
T. L
Pampa
Frank O'Kane
Fort Worth
Amarillo
L. E. Anderson
Ruth Gibbs
Forrest B. Gibbs
Ruth
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene
T. L. Gill
B. D. Halley
Gertrude Russell
John Welter
Oklahoma City
C. J. Wilson
Amarillo- Sayre
W. EF. Thompson
J. F. Cook
Jimmie Holmes
McKinney
Wiley Thompson
J. D. Burks
Colorado
Wiley
J. D
John Farris
Liberal
Besalt
Meredith
Dick Delaney
Childress-Lubbock
B. B Burton
Fannie Meeker
Sterley
C. N. Liggett
Childress
F. E. Weatherly
W. A. Sims
South Plains
Switchman
L. A. Thomas
G. B. Reed
Sayre
Okla
J. T. Coffey
Luscal Ledford
Ashtola
South
Texas
W. T. Tomlinson
G. D. Heatherly
Dalhart
Texline
G. W. Gaskins
M. H. Smith
Tobe Druin
Amos H. Parker
P. D. Vanhouse
W. J. Patton
W. H. Arnecy
A.J. Morris
O. L. Sims
We Have Come a Long Way from the Longhorns
A historical overview traces the decline of longhorn cattle as railroads fenced ranges and newer breeds like Short Horn Angus and Hereford emerged. It notes shifts in hog and lamb breeding toward efficiency, dual purpose traits, and the importance of proven sires, production records, and grading programs. Swift & Company advocates balanced livestock progress for all breeds and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Montana
Swift & Company
Martha Logans Upside Down Chili Pie Recipe
Recipe yields 6 servings. Ingredients include ground beef chili powder onion salt shortening Worcestershire beans tomatoes and corn bread batter. Simmer meat and onion, add beans and tomatoes, pour into pie plate, top with batter, bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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Dick Turner
Duke Natty
Rock Island
Jess B. Cummins
Topeka
Jess
Thelma Moon
Stono
Herman W. Clutter
Hutchinson
Kan
Haskell
Beaver
Brotherhood of Railroad
E. Olson
Dalhart and
Tucumcari
Joe Murray
Los Angeles
Denver
Salt Lake City
C. T. Rowley
J. W. Nolan
Ed Barrett
Amarillo Army Airfield
Amarillo, Texas
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Zone Five
WAR Assets Administration
Office of Real Property Disposal
P. O
Dallas 2
Calvert
America
Lm, Simpson
Agricultural Research Department
Union Stock Yards
Chicago 9
Illinois
Sion
F. T. Davis
R. L. Hillerby
Hayden W. Barker
Burlington
Longhorns
Martha Logans
THE
Harris Company
Duncan Phyfe and
Chippendale
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