Oil Play Expands Across Northeast Wal l er County Dome
Wide spread oil activity continues around the only producing dome in Walker County with a new rig on the John Alt tract near US 90. A cluster further north was abandoned, while a rig on Mrs. Joe Nesbit’s Fort Bend County land south of Brookshire tests the south flank.
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Waller County
John Alt
Pattison Tract
Joe Nesbit
Fort Bend County
Brookshire
Fulshear Road
Rice Dryer Planned in Brookshire by Local Buyers
Arther M Robichaux Albert M Thompson and G E Longenbaugh bought 1 1/2 acres of land on Brookshire west edge from Mrs Ernest Wilpitz and will build a rice dryer the third in the county and first in town construction to begin soon to finish before fall harvest and cost over 25000 dollars when complete
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Arther M. Robichaux
Albert M Thompson
G. E. Longenbaugh
Ernest Wilpitz
Brookshire
J. D. Woods
George Nelson
Misses Billie Joe Hill and Billie Martin in Houston
Billie Joe Hill and Billie Martin were in Houston on Thursday. The visit involved local engagements and social rounds with residents and community figures.
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Billie Joe Hill
Billie Martin
Houston
Public Canning At Pattison School Lunch Room
Pattison school lunch room will host public canning using a pressure cooker for non acid foods. Mrs Roy Hammerling in charge says canning occurs Mondays for whites and Fridays for colored people. Patrons bring cans and help. assistance offered to ensure proper prep and processing. Try to arrive by nine at the center.
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Pattison
Roy Hammerling
Mrs Anderson Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs J B Anderson entertained the Methodist Missionary Society Monday afternoon. A nice attendance enjoyed delicious refreshments at the hostel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Anderson
Methodist Missionary Society
Local Visitors and Military Family News
Mrs. H Seidel and Mrs Ida Neelley visited Houston Tuesday with Andrew and Conrad. Conrad will spend the summer with his mother. Sergeant James Buller of Camp Barkeley is home on a ten day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H W Buller after a recent promotion to Technician Sergeant third grade. Mrs M Agopian and family plus Mr E A Martin were called to Corpus Christi by the death of Mrs Agopian's brother V M Donigan a prominent Nueces county hotel proprietor and land owner who once lived here and was a prosperous merchant.
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James Buller
Camp Barkeley
H. W. Buller
James
Personal notices from Houston area readers
Raymond Witt of Houston visited here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Muske shopped in Sealy Monday. Ford McCauley visited over the weekend. Bill Moorehead of Alvin came Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Trettin and Bob Kell ner were business visitors to Bellville Saturday. Mrs. G. T. Shearer Jr. of Houston spent Saturday with her mother. Stanley Rheman visits his brother in Pensacola. Charles Clyde Bennett of Baytown week with cousin Jimmie Day. Mrs. Anna Bains in Raytown visiting daughter. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bains and two sons were in Houston Sunday. Chas Bennett of Goose Creek visited J. C. Day. Andy Martin of Houston visited W. D. Cooper. Elbert Dalton of Houston visited W. D. Cooper. Geo. Pattison left for Philadelphia radio school. Miss Arline Schonerstedt, Hempstead home agent, here Thursday. Rev. J. S. Wilson returned from Baytown visit. Pete Taylor and son of Houston visited H. Seidel. Mrs. A. K. Brookshire returned from Alabama. Richard Woods and family visited sister Parker Foster. See Mrs. F. D. Cooper at City Drug Store for Upjohn vitamins. J. H. Schulte in Hempstead visiting daughter Parker Foster. Charles Dozier left for Houston to work with Houston Shipbuilding. Max Wander and wife in Dallas for seasonable goods purchases.
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Charles Clyde Bennett
Baytown
Jimmie Day
Anna Bains
Raytown
Mrs. Clyde Rodecape
Arline Schonerstedt
Hempstead
Wilson
Charles Bennet
F. D. Cooper
Upjohn
J. H. Schulte
Parker Foster
Health Warnings on Athletes Foot Infection
In Austin Texas health officials warn that athlete's foot is a common fungal infection rising in summer and winter. It spreads in moist warm areas such as shower rooms and locker rooms. Preventive steps include drying between toes, using mild alcohol solutions, applying plain talcum, wearing absorbent socks, and choosing well fitting shoes.
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Austin
Texas
Persaere
Cox
Local Visitors Attend Mills Family Gathering
Mr O W Dewitt Mrs Jennie Brownell and Mildred Dewitt and Mrs Price of Houston visited sister Mrs W D Mills Sunday. Anna Saronian Z K Beyler H P Donigan Reese Jones attended Corpus Christi funeral of W M Donigan. E B Schulte moved Tuesday into new farm home one mile east of town. Now there is a good place to have a hours warming.
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O. W. Dewitt
Jennie Brownell
Mildred
Price
Houston
W. D. Mills
Anna Saronian
Z. K. Beyler
H. P. Donigan
Reese Jones
Corpus Christi
W. M. Donigan
EB. H. Schulte
Thor and Jane 10-11 Meanest Man In with Benny and Rochester
Radio guide listing Thor Fri Jane segment scheduled 10 to 11 featuring Jack Benny with Rochester and Priscilla Lane in a comedy program.
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Thor
Jane
Jack Benny
Rochester
Priscilla Lane
Pioneers Return with Rey Rogers and Smiley Burnett Trio
Rey Rogers and Smiley Burnett join Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers for a Western music set. The act promises classic ranchera tunes and harmonized cowboy ballads in a concert likely to draw regional crowds. Nearby venues are advertising the show as a top entertainment option.
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Rey Rogers
Smiley Burnetts
Bob Nolan
The
Sons of the Pioneers
Adamses Report Promising Crop Conditions In Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs J B Adams said Wednesday morning that corn crops looked good in their neighborhood and that rice and peanuts were young yet with potential if seasonable weather continues.
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J.B Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. H. Martin's Red & White Store
Raymond Witt
J. C. Muske
Sealy
Ford McCauley
Bill Moorehead
Alvin
Chas. F. Trettin
Bob Kellner
Bellville
G. T. Shearer, Jr
Satuday
G. E. Bains
Stanley Rheman
Pensacola, Fla
Brother
Geo. A. Rheman, Jr
W. D. Bains
Whit and
L. W
Chas Bennett
Goose Creek
J.C
Andy Martin
W. D. Cooper
Elbert Dalton
Geo. Pattison
Phildelphia
Penn
Pete Taylor
H. Seidel
A. K. Brookshire
Alabama
Wilbert Trudell
Richard Woods
Charles Dozier
Houston Shipbuilding Corporation
Mrs
Max Wander
Dallas
Texas Theatre
King of the Cowboys
Sun-Man
Ray Milland
Paulette Goddard
Manilla
Lloyd Nolan
Carole Landis
Thur-Fii
Tarzans
Johnny Weissmuller
Frances Gifford
George Washington
Jacky Benny
Ann Sheridan
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