Fort Stockton Eyes Fire Ordinance to Avert Insurance Hike
City officials strive to reorganize the fire department and enforce a new fire ordinance to prevent a rise in Fort Stockton fire insurance key rate from 54c to 1.00. Mayor Rose urges citizens to clean alleys and back lots and cooperate with regulations to avoid higher costs.
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Fort Stockton
Fire Insurance Department of
Texas
H. W. Conger
G. W. Rose
Rose
The
Pioneer
Brunnemann Couple Tour Includes Marfa Carlsbad Caverns Visit
Mr and Mrs Max Brunnemann visit Capt and Mrs L E Bailey in Fort Stockton after touring Buckeye Arizona and meeting in Marfa. They traveled to Carlsbad Caverns and return to visit the Baileys, continuing their trip from Buckeye to Marfa and Fort Stockton.
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Max Brunnemann
L. E. Bailey
Brunnemann
Bailey
Lions Club To Name Officials At Next Meet
Lions Club prepares to elect officials for the ensuing year at the luncheon next Wednesday. The board set June 11 as election day with nominations from the floor and ballot voting. Rev C R Hooton presided. Mrs Steve Christiansen and Miss Anna Laura Hiatt performed, Clayton Williams joined as a member.
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Lions Club
C. R. Hooton
Steve Christensen
Anna Laura Hiatt
Marvin Wright
San Angelo
Ed Hill
Alpine
L. E. Frazier
First Baptist Church
Clayton Williams
Lion B. D. Clarke
Clarke
Lions
W. P. Rooney
Entertainment
Music Club to Organize in Fort Stockton Next Wednesday
The Choral Club plans forming a Choral and Music Club in Fort Stockton. The organizational meeting will be held next Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Laura Furguson with Miss Anna Laura Hiatt assisting. Charter members are invited to attend on time. Mrs. R H Price and daughters Mildred Myrtle Marjorie and son Aubrey recently arrived from Dallas. Aubrey's health has improved after illness there.
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Fort Stockton
Anna Laura Hiatt
Laura Furguson
R. H. Price
Mildred
Myrtle
Marjorie
Aubrey
Dallas
City to Begin Strict Traffic Enforcement on June 14
City authorities announce prosecutions for traffic ordinance violators will begin after Saturday June 14. Mayor G W Rose says enforcement will be strict. Chief Till to run a “school of instruction” before the deadline and then arrest violators. Fines range from 10 to 100 dollars plus costs.
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G. W. Rose
Till
Postmaster Returns From Houston Convention
Postmaster C. E. Hart returned Friday night from Houston after attending the Postmaster's convention. He reports a fine trip and notes it rains a lot down there.
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C. E. Hart
Houston
Miss Louise Montgomery Graduates from Texas Christian University
Miss Louise Montgomery daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Montgomery of Fort Stockton received her A B degree from Texas Christian University at Fort Worth during the 57th annual commencement exercises Monday night June 2. she majored in education with minors in English and Spanish.
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Louise Montgomery
J. M. Montgomery
Fort Stockton
Texas Christian University At
Fort Worth
Miss Montgomery
Enroll Children Now for Antitoxin Diphtheria Serum
Parents must submit child names by Saturday June 7 1930 for toxin antitoxin treatment. Fort Stockton schedules white children on June 12 14 19 21 26 28 with sessions listed, while Mexican children have sessions on June 14 21 28 for diphtheria prevention.
Saturday Dollar Day Stir In Fort Stockton
Merchants join in a co operative Dollar Day event planned for Saturday June 7 to attract shoppers. Most items are sold at or below wholesale cost with cash only terms. Local firms including Clarke Harwell Owen Auto Electric Rotan Filling Station and others back the effort hoping for a monthly or weekly event if successful.
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Fort Stockton
Retail Merchants Association
Clarke-Harwell-Owen, Inc
Auto Electric Co
Rotan
Burton-Lingo Co
Stockton
Gray's M System
Harry Durham
Hillger
Stockton Lumber Co
A. E. W. White
Stockton Pharmacy
Rodgers
Fort Stockton Scouts Win High Honors at Camp
Seven tired but happy Scouts return from Camp Connellee on the Concho River after a ten day outing. Fred Wright Clarence Johnson and Denny Mount earned First Class ranks. Jack Rollins Leo Conger and others gained Merit Badges. Clarence Johnson led with five badges. Jack Rollins won three including Junior Life Saving. Leo Conger received special recognition for leadership. Indian tribe honor awarded to Leo Conger. Troop 59 looks to next year’s summer camp.
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Connellee
Concho River
Fred Wright
Clarence Johnson
Denny Mount
Jack Rollins
Leo Conger
William Blaydes
Oscar Williams
Shelby Blaydes
Glenn Gowen
Clarence
Kuneah
Troop 59
Iraan Golf Tournament Postponed to June 15
Four city golf event at Iraan has been moved to the following Sunday June 15. The two day 54 hole medal play event will be staged at Alpine on June 7 and 8 with Fort Mockten to send several representatives per Wells Capt Bailey and others.
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Iraan
Alpine
Fort Mockten
Complete state office filings list for Democratic primaries
A Tuesday compilation shows candidates for state offices with filings received or postmarked by Monday midnight. The list names numerous hopefuls including Parrish, Moody, Ferguson, Sheppard, Christian, Davis, Bobbitt, Marrs, Walker, King, and Cureton among others across Texas counties and major cities.
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Pink L. Parrish
Lubbock
Dan Moody
Austin
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Earle B. Mayfield
C. E. Walker
Grapevine
Frank Putnam
Barry Miller
Dallas
C. Small
Wellington
Miriam Ferguson
James Young
Kaufman
Thos. B. Love
C. Moody
Fort Worth
R. S. Sterling
T. N. Mauritz
Canada
Paul Loven
New Braunfels
Waco
Nat Patton
W. Gregory Hatcher
Ed A. Christian
San Antonio
John E. Davis
Mesquite
Charley Lockhart
Robert Lee Bobbitt
James BD
Alfred
Wichita Falls
Cecil Storey
Vernon
Ernest Becker
M. N. Marrs
J. H. Walker
Hill County
G. E. Johnson
Plainview
Agriculture
Cantaloupe Prospects Grow On Fort Stockton Irrigation
Large scale cantaloupe potential in the Fort Stockton area as irrigated lands promise a lucrative crop. Charles Jackson operates 100 acres on Webb farm in Leon Valley with fine growth and expected shipments to market. Santa Fe railroad reps and Phil Hirshberg of a major shipper plan arrangements for crop transport from Jackson's fields. Mrs Ralph Johnson and daughter Mary Frances visited Lampasas relatives, returning Saturday.
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Fort Stockton
Charles Jackson
Webb
Leon Valley
Rees
Santa Fe
Phil Hirshberg
Phoenix
Ariz
Jackson
Ralph Johnson
Mary Frances
Mrs. Johnson
Lampassas
Revival at First Baptist Sees Eleven New Members
The revival at First Baptist Church led by Rev. L. E. Frazier runs through Sunday with evening services each weekday. By Wednesday night eleven additions were recorded as interest grows, with special sermons for business leaders, farmers, and fishermen drawing favorable comments.
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First Baptist Church
L. E. Frazier
Annual Fish Fry of Fort Stockton Country Club Held June 12
The Fort Stockton country club invites members and families to a June 12 fish fry at the club grounds. H. H. Butz announces invitations have been mailed. Members are urged to attend. ladies are asked to bring cakes pies and salads. A business meeting with By-Laws adoption and other business is planned.
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Fort Stockton
H. H. Butz
Bakersfield Visit By Owen and Kendelsparger Guests
Mr and Mrs Ben Owen spent Sunday in Bakersfield as guests of Mr and Mrs Ward Kendelsparger.
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Mrs
Ben Owen
Bakersfield
Mrs. Ward Kendelsparger
Play Nights at Methodist Church Begin Summer Series
Rev C R Hooton announces a summer series of Friday play nights on the Methodist church lawn starting next Friday. The first gathering will be a picnic with a basket lunch, games and songs, and the pastor invites everyone to attend and bring supper.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Church Lawn
C. R. Hooton
Kooten
Rose
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