Texas Press Association marks end of year term
The Texas Press Association ends a year with travel across the state, meeting many professionals and recalling Texas varied landscapes from Gulf Coast to Panhandle. The author notes rainfall, improved grazing, and better range conditions in Pecos County as May and early June rains boost grass, water, and cattle.
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Texas Press Association
Vains
Texas
Gulf Coast
Texas Panhandle
High Plains
Fort Jackton
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Pecos County
Voluntary Water Ration Sought as New Line Progresses
Fort Stockton officials urged voluntary water rationing due to a shortage until the 20 inch line to Belding is completed. Citizens should avoid lawn watering and driveways, with parks and school grounds closed to irrigation. About half the pipeline is in place and completion in 10 to 15 days is anticipated by Brodie & Co. The mayor thanked residents for cooperation during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belding
Brodie & Co
L. V. Arnett
Fort Stockton
Rotary Officers to Be Installed Thursday Night
Fort Stockton Rotary Club will install officers at its weekly dinner at Sands Restaurant. Retiring president Tom Stowell will install Virgin Church as president, Jim Hawkins as secretary, Wayne Roby as treasurer, Sam Mad dry as sergeant-at-arms, and directors Dr John C. Hundley William C. Wilson Ed Havins and Dr Glenn Mooney. Stowell becomes the new vice-president for the coming fiscal year starting July 1.
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Fort Stockton
Harris Assumes SCS Duties Here
Joe B. Harris assumed duties Monday, June 24, as work unit conservationist assisting in Trans-Pecos Soil Conservation District. He replaces Curtis Cox, transferred to Bryan. Harris came from Andrews where he worked three years with the SCS, totaling nine years with the agency. He is Texas A&M graduate of 1953, married with two sons Dave and Don.
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Joe B. Harris
Trans-Pecos
Curtis Cox
Bryan
Harris
Fort Stockton
Andrews
SCS
Work Unit
Texas A. & M. College
Dave
Don
Thrills Spills In Three Big Junior Rodeo Shows
Fort Stockton hosts the 1963 Junior Rodeo approved by the American Junior Rodeo Association. Events run Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. at Hood Mendel Arena with calf scramble and goat sacking. Local youths entering include Jimmy Dulaney Richard Powell Freddie Ramirez De Wayne Boyd Bobby Boyd Brownie Blaydes Bill Cormpton Butch Robertson. Tickets available from Pecos County Sheriff Posse members and Taylor's Cafe Thursday.
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Fort Stockton
Hood Mendel
Pecos County
Sheriff’Posse
Posse
Tayior's
Buck Luttrell
Jimmy Dulaney
Richard Powell
Freddie Ramirez
DeWayne Boyd
Bobby Boyd
Brownie Blaydes
Bill Cormpton
Butch Robertson
Fort Stockton School District approves 14 million budget
The Fort Stockton Independent School District board approves a 1.245 million dollar budget for 1962-63 with no tax rate increase despite school needs. The plan adds 7 new teachers and raises salaries by tenure, funded by higher valuations of 1.279 million and state foundation funds. Oil company tax officials attend the luncheon as equalization figures and sources of income include state payments local district taxes and balances carried forward.
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Fort Stockton Independent
Oil Company
Raymond Holstein
A. J. Broyles
George Pina
J. Bert Kincaid, Jr
R. J. Hand
George A. Hoffman
Philip Robbins
J. G. Huckaby
E. F. Triplett
Two Associates Are Now Law Partners in Fort Stockton
Maurice Bullock announces formation of a new law firm with James R. Kerr and Thomas R. Scott becoming partners on July 1. Kerr, a Sanderson native with UT Austin and St Marys law training, has five years as an associate. Scott holds a Rice bachelor’s and UT law degree with three years at Bullock firm and a prior two years in the Phillips Pet PETRECO company legal department. Bullock, long a Fort Stockton leader, has chaired the Texas Securities Commission and was a past Texas State Bar president.
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Maurice Bullock
Fort Stockton
James R. Kerr
Thomas R. Scott
Kerr
Sanderson
University of Texas
St. Mary's University At
San Antonio
Bullock
Yotshc Adams
Scott
Rice
Legal
Seaving
Gov Price Daniel
Texas Securities Compiosion
Sears opens new store in Fort Stockton this Thursday
Sears Rerebuck and Company announces the opening of a new catalog service store at 419 North Main Fort Stockton adjoining Lewis Shoe Store. Grand opening activities begin Thursday morning and continue through the weekend with floor samples of many items on display.
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Sears-Rerebuck and Company
North Main
Lewis Shoe Store
Explosion Fire Hits West Texas Utilities Plant Near Fort Stockton
An explosion fire at West Texas Utilities Pecos Highway gas turbine plant caused estimated damages of 200 000 dollars. Plant manager Hillard Rowe suffered a minor burn while crews battled flames fed by fuel leaks as 56 000 kilowatts were still producing elsewhere. Firefighters used foam and water after an internal turbine stoppage, with danger from a nearby oil tank and a still-operating turbine. The blaze, caused by a probable mechanical failure, was contained after about an hour. full details continue on page B1.
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West Texatihies Company
Pecos
Hillard Rowe
Hes
Fort Stockton
T JO Mitches
Onde Control
Rowe
Prowu
Wocunt
Westinghouse Corp
Stockton Men Hear Plans To Reorganize RR Offices
Fort Stockton delegates join Midland Odessa meeting on Texas Railroad Commission re organization. Officials from Fort Stockton heard a 12 county West Texas field office plan with Lubbock as proposed district HQ and San Angelo merged with Abilene. Local leaders oppose some changes amid broader regulatory restructuring.
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Stockton
Texas Research League
Texas Railroad Commission
Fort Stockton
Midland- Odessa Air Terminal
L. V. Arnett
Gorman Wiseman
Gene Higgins
Tommie Wilson
Democratic
Nolan B
Trict
League
San Angelo
Abilene
Dorsey B. Hardeman
FSHS Band To Play At State Fair In October
Fort Stockton High School Band has been chosen as one of 17 regional groups to represent Region Eight at the State Fair Music Festival in Dallas on October 8. The group will perform in the Cotton Bowl and compete in the State Fair pageant, marking the first time the band earned this honor.
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Fort Stockton
Dallas
James Pollard
FSHS
Pollard
Charles Vick
Grand Prairie
Seleciions Pollard
Texas Bancmaster
Assatian
San Antonio
Magnolia Pipeline Plan Extends Crude Line to Winkler County
Magnolia Pipeline Company, affiliate of Spoons Mobil OH, plans a new gathering and trunk line from Pecos County to Winkler County. Construction to begin after bids, with completion targeted late this year. The route connects Roja Cabalios Cavanoosa Mississipy areas to Magnolia’s Hak les Station, expanding infrastructure amid recent discoveries in Pecos County.
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Midgneliape Line Company
Biermile
Pecos County
Winkler County
Trice
Magnolia
Masgnola Pipe Line Companys
Spoons Mobil OH Company
Roja Cabalios
Cavanoosa
Pecos
Andy
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Rena
American Junior Rodeo Association
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Diana Kinkead
Tucumcari, NM
Cowgirl Roper
County Sheriff's Posse
Board of Equalization
Edward Winkler
J.S. Meriwether, Jr
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Sears
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West Texas Utilities
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