Traffic Safety Day program highlights for Progressive Study Club
The Progressive Study Club in Ector County observed Traffic Safety Day on December 4 with a driver test led by Kenneth Turner of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Members discussed courtesy behind the wheel, self control, and the driver’s responsibilities, including handling emergencies and notifying authorities after accidents.
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Progressive Study Club
Ector County
Kenneth ‘Urner
Texas Department of Public Safety
Qain
Paul Kenworthy
RL. Blaine
Raymond Edwards
John P. Summers
Mrs Coleman Hosts Meeting at West Park Baptist Church
PECOS special report notes Mary Martha Circle met Tuesday November 26 in the home of Mrs L B Coleman. Mrs Bird Jones led the program, minutes by Mrs G M Atwood, and refreshments served after adjournment to sight members.
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Pecos
Mary Martha Circle
West Park Baptist Church
L. B. Coleman
Bird Jones
G. M. Atwood
Alamo PTA Sets Program at December Meeting
The Alamo Elementary School PTA will meet at 3 05 p m on December 10 in the school auditorium The program titled Youth Tells Its Story features the movie Desk for Billie a true migrant child story about finding opportunity through education The topic is considered timely and of interest to all attendees
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Alamo
PTA
Billie
America
Where do Christmas trees come from in the United States
The U S Forest Service says most Christmas trees come from states bordering Canada except North Dakota. Regional production totals include Northeast and Middle Atlantic 4 352 120 lake states 7 875 000 central states 820 000 southern states 3 624 000 prairie states 412 83 southern Rocky Mountain 45 000 and Northwest and Pacific coast 7 773 180. Canada shipped 12 409 587 trees into the U S and Alaska produced 12 000. In public spaces like hotels churches and offices the tree location is crucial and should avoid stairs or elevators.
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U. S. Forest Service
Canada
North Dakota
Northeast
Middle Atlantic
Lake States
Central States
Southern States
Prairie States
Rocky Mountain
Northwest
Pacific Coast
United States
Alaska
Naval Reserve Dinner Dance Set For December 12
Odessa unit of the Naval Reserve electronics facility will host a dinner dance Thursday December 12 at Day's Cafeteria East Seventh and Muskingum. Otto Pavlicek commanding officer invites all reserve members their wives and dates. Recordings will be heard and a quartet will entertain during dinner. Private dining room has been reserved.
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Odessa
Naval Reserve, Electronics Facility
East Sevinth
Muskingum
Otto Pavlicek
Reserve
Safety Rules For Christmas Tree Displays In Buildings
Draft guidance states displays must not block entrances or exits and should not obstruct doorways. In offices ensure Christmas tree setups do not block exits and doors leading to other parts of the building, especially those near stairs or upstairs areas should be kept normally closed.
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Tris
Mars
Summers
4-H Girl Wins Rutherford Award in McCamey
Joyce Skains daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Skains of McCamey won the Rutherford Achievement Award for outstanding all round 4-H work. The honor includes a medal engraved with her name and a county revolving trophy. She has six years in 4-H, has held multiple offices, and is a junior at McCamey High School active in cheerleading basketball volleyball and the National Honor Society.
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Joyce
4-H
McCamey High School
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