County Sends Sixty Five Men to Sonora Artillery Division
A group of 65 county men departed Wednesday December 19 by Frisco train to Fort Meade California to join the coast artillery division. Notifications had advised reporting at 8:30 am and the muster proceeded in the district court before Judge J H Arnold and H N Goodson. The train carried announced names among them RB Carwile Captain Radgar Jenkins Henry Rainey James Southall James A Vinson Eddie T Riordon A B Kennedy Lee Lester W D Chapman Ivy Bender and many others amid cheers from friends and relatives as they left for Angeles California.
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Naval Army
Frisco
Comghe
Fort Mear
California
Coast Artillery
Duand
J. H. Arnold
H. N. Goodson
Angeles
Cal
Carwile
Radgar Jenkins
Henry Rainey
James Southall
James A. Vinson
Eddie T. Riordon
A. B. Kennedy Lee Lester W. D. Chapman Ivy
Bender
W. F. Cornelius M. 1
Loudermilk
G. L. Floyd H. C. Applewhite
Luther G. Cleary
G. Coley, R. L. McKelvy
J. B. Jones
Robert Vaughn Richard Massingill
Emmett Luker
M. E. Stephens M. G. Herring Robert H. Davenport
N. E. Payne
A. O. Lassiter
Percy Parker
O. C. Smith
Robert E. Morrison
I. D. Frazier
BR. F. Beau
Claude Nichols
L. BE. McKamey
A. C. Underwood H. F. Eaton
R. Carroll
K. F. Smith
L. Rice
HH. C. Smith
8. A.riest
Andrew Weaver
Hi. EB. White
J. L. Jones
HL C. McGlothlin
R. W .Burleson
N. McQuarters
Draft Board Starts Mailing Out Questionnaires
The local board began mailing out question naires after delays caused by late envelopes. Beginning Wednesday night 142 were sent, Thursday 100 more, and daily 121 will follow. Names of recipients will be reported as shipments continue toward the mailing deadline.
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Sat. Dee. Ly
New Traffic Ordinance Enforces 25 Foot Stop Rules
A city ordinance takes effect Friday banning vehicle stops within 25 feet of sidewalks around the square and within one block of the square for more than ten minutes. It aims to create a clear 25 foot driveway in front of stores to ease loading and curb parking. Drivers are urged to comply immediately.
Auto Owners Must Register Cars By Jan First
Auto owners must register their cars by January first with the State Highway Department at Austin and pay the annual auto tax by that date. Application blanks are available from the City Marshal.
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State Highway Department
Austin
Car Owners Urged to Act on Red Seal Registration
Cox and all car owners should attend to this matter at once as time is limited. Owners will not receive new numbers this year but will get red seals showing the year the registration has been paid.
Capt L G White Named Instructor at Leon Springs
Capt L G White commanding Co 144th Infantry is advanced to instructor at the Third Officers Training Camp Leon Springs to begin January 1. The position is highly coveted and reflects his recognized military ability. Also notes a letter of thanks from Capt White to Camp Bowie ladies. Contract set for large Ozona garage with $17 000 cost. work to start January 1.
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L. G. White
144Th Infantry
Leon Springs
Camp Bowie
Capt. White
Capt White
Rob Miller
Geo. Sullivan
Comanche
Ozona
Herring and Moody's Leads Decline in Chicken Market
Herring and Moody's faces downturn as demand for all kinds of chicken drops. Market observers cite shifting tastes and price competition among suppliers.
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Herring & Moody’s
Consolidation of Banks Forms Strong New Institution
The Farmers & Merchants Bank and the State Bank of Cymerge into a single, stronger institution led by Mr. Anthony. Former leaders Ned Holman W B Cunningham and W J Cunningham helped guide the F M Bank to consolidation. The merged bank is expected to grow rapidly due to enhanced financial strength and capable management.
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Merchants Bang List
State Bank of
Anthony
Farmers & Merchants Bank
F. & M. Bank
Ned Holman
W. B. Cunningham
W. J. Cunningham
Tme
Camp Bowie Soldier Dies At Home Of Parents
Arthur Hughes of the Hazeldell community died at his parents home last Saturday after returning from Camp Travis with a furlough relapse. He contracted the fatal disease while in service and passed away after the home trip proved too much for him. The obituary notes his excellent character and his service to his country.
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Camp Bowie
Arthur Hughes
Hazeldell
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