West Texas Chamber Plans 1943 Major Activities Wartime program aims for parity and war effort
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce sets a 1943 plan with 40 major activities via 10 commissions and 5 staff bureaus. It centralizes leadership to support wartime needs, freight rate parity, cotton parity, small business aid, oil price boosts, and postwar economic studies across 132 counties and 145 towns.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
WTCC
Lubbock
M. C. Ulmer
Geo. A. Simmons
E. W. Hardin
Malcolm M. Meek
D. A. Bandeen
National Security
C. M. Caldwell
Abilene
Jas. D. Hamlin
Farwell
G. H. McKinney
Fort Worth
C. M. Francis
Stamford
Joe A. Clarke
Albany
H. Y. Overstreet
Texico
H. S. Hilburn
Plainview
Houston Harte
San Angelo
West Texas Charter
J. Thos. Davis
Stephenville
J. S. Bridwell
Wichita Falls
Cooperative Activities Commission
Freight Rate Equality Federation
J. M. Willson
Floydada
Tri-State Cotton Allotment Committee
G. A. Simmons
West Texas Resource and Museum Institute
West Texas Resources
Musuem
Museum
C. N. Ray
R. N. Richardson
Hardin-Simmons
J. D. Hamlin
West Texas
Roosevelt
Local subscriptions buoyed by low rates and renewals drive growth
The Junction Eagle highlights strong subscriber renewals and new signups, urges multi year commitments as Christmas gifts, and lists recent payers. It notes postwar unemployment relief programs, local economy committees, Atlantic charter education, and a West Texas rights charter draft, plus regional forest facts.
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Kimble
Junction Eagle
Mary Herring
Junction
A. D. Hanna
Roosevelt
Walter Chadwell
Port Angeles
Washington
Burgman Wright
Gatesville
Milton Dyer
White Bluff
Marx Wiese
Austin
F. W. Harris
London
J. A. Parker
Walter G. Loeffler
Kenedy
L. B
West Texas
Make This Newspaper Your Headquarters for Christmas Gift Subscriptions
Local paper urges readers to consider gift subscriptions for the holidays. It promotes year end rates, shares contact options, and highlights convenient delivery to family and friends nationwide.
Wartime Shopping urged to buy War Bonds with merchants' help
Merchants pledge support for shoppers to buy War Bonds, promising guidance to manage budgets during wartime and bolster the national effort.
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America
U.S.O. Appeals For Donations To Aid Troops
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the United Service Organizations by giving funds to fund off duty hours and bring entertainment to service members through local drives and events aimed at boosting morale.
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U.S.A
U.S.O
Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed After Regular Meeting
At the December 5 1942 regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary officers were installed: Antoinette Wynne president Hazel Herring vice president Lydia Little second vice president Stella Cavaness secretary Lina Wright treasurer Josie Bishop chaplain Lorena Taylor sergeant at arms Myrtle Gilliam committee woman Dillard Stapp Barney Williams and James Dowell were initiated into the auxiliary The auxiliary sent 10 for Christmas cheer to the men in the Legion Hospital.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Antoinette Wynne
Hazel Herring
Lydia Little
Stella Cavaness
Lina Wright
Josie Bishop
Lorena Taylor
Myrtle Gilliam
Dillard Stapp
Barney Williams
James Dowell
Legion Hospital
Appreciation Note From Camp Polk Hospital Stay
Private Clayton McKay expresses sincere thanks for support during a com pound fracture recovery while on duty in the U S Service. He notes hospital stay at Camp Polk Louisiana and family gratitude for letters and cards from friends, urging increased War Bond payroll savings participation.
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U. S
Camp Polk
Clayton McKay
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W. T.C. Ofc
STAR
Texas
C. A. Schraub CO
Legion Auxiliary
Standard-Times
West
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Junction Abstract Company, Inc
Kimble County
Junction National Bank
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