Humble Oil Leader Urges Use of Mental Fuel for Progress
Dr. Charles F. Jones of Humble Oil addresses the Kiwanis Club of Houston on the value of mental drive. He links rapid technological change, advanced drilling, synthetic lubricants, and cross disciplinary work to national prosperity and urges businessmen to mentor and recruit graduates, promote capitalism, and invest in self development.
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Houston
Chas. F. Jones
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Kiwanis Club of Houston
Dr. Jones
Willing Workers Deliver Cookies and Quilts to Needy
The Willing Workers group met at Mrs. Jessie Tucker's home on December 8 and packed 44 decorated cans of homemade candy and cookies. They delivered them to Brookshire Arms Nursing Home and noted they have sent clothing to Alaska and provided many items since organizing, including 69 quilts.
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Willing Workers Missionary Group
Fred Peck
Jessie Tucker
Virgie Nash
Lillian Alsup
Madline Campbell
Elmer Stockwick
Barbara Waterbury
Joe Smith
Brookshire
NeWie Roberts
Benny Stanberry
Gina Barker
Tucker
Brookshire Arms
Alaska
Poinsettia Colors and Blossoms Explained
A Christmas puzzle explains that the red parts are leaves not blossoms and the tiny yellow centers are the true flowers. The poinsettia, native to Mexico, was identified by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1828, later developed by Albert Ecke in California and first marketed in 1906.
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Mexico
Joel Roberts Poinsett
U. S
Albert Ecke
California
L. & L. Service Station Ze and Lacy Gregory
A brief item notes L. and L. Service Station Ze and Lacy Gregory in a local business notice. No further details provided.
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Ze and
Lacy Gregory
If I Had Known the Tunnel Length I Would Have Kissed You
A playful exchange quotes a remark about a long tunnel and a humorous response. The line suggests a flirtatious, witty moment between speakers with a light tone and dated phrasing.
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Dittrich Tile
Noel
Humble
Oinsettia Puzzles
Best
Bob Henrys
W. F. Donald Hardware
Tony Merry Christina
J. J Hopkins
Nishing
Gil Man
Sealy Decorating Center
Rheman Motor Company
Katy Auto Sales
West Side Grocery
Lloyd Ernstes
Eddie Joe Divin
George Perez
C. E. Rice
Bernice Maler
Verline Williams
Pearl Helfer
Lorene Youngblood
Harry Krhoviak
Doris Helfer
Miller Motor Company
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