Voters Approve 165000 Road Bonds in District 1
In 1930 voters in road district No. 1 approved issuing 165000 in road bonds for construction maintenance and operation of roads and to levy tax to pay interest and create a sinking fund. 406 votes cast 286 in favor 120 opposed. Interest 5 percent yearly semi annual payments, bonds to be paid in 30 years.
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Steck and Company of
Austin
Second Street
Bankhead Highway
H. K. McCollum
Fort Worth
Garneda
Conn Brown Co
San Antonio
J. E. W. Thomas Co
Dallas
Reeves County
C. W. Arlett
FE. B. Kiser
H. N. McnAeChal
Vannie Ingle
Lerk
Louis Roberson
Hendricks
Prank
Rmteu
J. A. Crane
Roy J. Biggs
J. KE. Eisenwine
J. J. Pope
J. T. Moore
Clyde Simmons
County Commissioner J. J. Pope Attends Court Meeting
J. J. Pope, county commissioner from precinct 2, was in town Monday attending the commissioners' court meeting.
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J. J. Pope
Balmorhea Commissioner Henry Jones Visits City Court
Commissioner Henry Jones from Balmorhea attended the Monday commissioners' court in town with Mrs. Jones and his family.
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Henry Jones
Balmorhea
English Bulldog Shows Unusual Running Gait
The English bulldog runs with its front legs spread wide and its hind legs stepping outside the front legs during motion, a distinctive gait noted in the description.
Social Security card duplicates available in El Paso
El Paso officials announced duplicates of social security account number cards can be issued locally at 335 First National Bank Building. David S. Pruitt, manager, said this previously Washington-only service now helps workers obtain employment by ensuring proper reporting to the Treasury. The board will collect home and employer addresses to contact the wage earner or employer if needed.
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EL Paso
Social Security Board
First National Bank
David S. Pruitt
Washington
Pruitt
Treasury
Visit of Ballinger Students from Hardin-Simmons Ends
Miss Mary Sue Johnson and Miss Gladys Kemp of Ballinger, students at Hardin-Simmons University, visited relatives and friends last weekend and left Monday night to return to school.
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Mary Sue Johnson
Gladys Kemp
Ballinger
Hardin-Simmons University
Billy Campbell Recovers From Severe Flu Spell
Billy Campbell has fully recovered from a serious flu illness that confined him to bed last week.
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Billy Campbell
Bob Fletcher Shows Improvement After Pneumonia Illness
Bob Fletcher, once critically ill with pneumonia, is considerably improved according to latest hospital reports.
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Bob Fletcher
Moorman and Groves Visit Buena Vista on Business Trip
Travis Moorman and Eugene Groves traveled to Buena Vista on a business trip Tuesday for meetings and site visits.
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Travis Moorman
Eugene Groves
Buena Vista
Democratic Primary Announcements From The Enterprise
The Enterprise announces candidates for office subject to Democratic primary action. The notice lists those seeking nomination and signals party process underway with emphasis on forthcoming primary decisions.
Local 1958 Ballot: List of County Officials and District Reps
The document lists political candidates for the 88th District and county offices including Representative James H. Goodman, County Clerk Hollis S. Smith, Isora Deracy, Commissioner Precinct 2 Reeves S. Burchard and J. J. Pope, Sheriff Assessor Collector Louis Roberson, County Judge J. B. Woolfolk, County Treasurer J. B. Hudson, County Attorney Bob Penn, Commissioner Precinct 1 Holsey Glover and Earl Ligon Sr., Commissioner Precinct 3 John Coffey and Henry Jones, Commissioner Precinct 4 Stock Ingle, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 B. A. Oden, and Constable Precinct 1 Bud Hart.
City Election Ballot Names For City Secretary And Marshal
The ballot lists Marvin Cowan for City Secretary and F D Tuffy Alley L H Red O Neil for Marshal in the upcoming city election. Ballot order and candidate initials detailed for voters.
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Marvin Cowan
F. D
Tuffy
Alley
L. H
Red
O'Neil
Oil Belt District To Split Into 6 And 4 Divisions
Abilene Texas February 17 The Oil Belt high school football district will divide into six and four team divisions for the next season. Division winners meet for the championship on Thanksgiving Day. Western schools Abilene Big Spring Sweetwater San Angelo form a new western division while Breckenridge Brownwood Cisco Eastland Stephenville Ranger make up the eastern group. Abilene won last fall’s district title.
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Abilene
Texas High School Footballdam
Brownwood
Cisco
Eastland
Stephenville
Ranger
Breckenridge
Hamlet Line About Borrowers and Lenders
The quote attributed to Shakespeare appears in Hamlet and is often cited as guidance on financial prudence. It reflects a cautious view of debt and the risks of borrowing and lending in family or social ties.
White elephants in India become royal property at birth
In India the tradition holds that white elephants automatically transfer to royal ownership the moment they are born, marking a unique cultural practice surrounding these rare animals.
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India
Bible Classes and Sunday Preaching Schedule
Bible classes meet Sunday morning at 10 o clock. If you have not attended, start Sun Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Communion following each service. Mid week services are Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Women's Bible class meets Thursday at 2 30 p m.
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Meetings
The notice lists worship and study times at First Baptist Church led by Pastor W. M. Turner. Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning preaching at 11 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 15 p m Wednesday meetings at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m prayer service and 7 15 p m evening preaching.
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First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
Sunday Services at Oliver W. Harrison Church
Oliver W. Harrison presents morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. Sunday School led by Jo W. Camp at 10. Junior and intermediate Christian Endeavor at 7:45 p.m. Evening worship features a sermon by the pastor at 7.
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First Christian Church
Oliver W. Harrison
Jo W. Camp
Christian Endeavor
Christian church invites all ages to morning and evening services
Church school starts at 10 a.m. for all ages with morning worship at 11. Epworth League devotions at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 features favorite hymns. Sermon topic on the Christian's opportunity in the modern world. Series on the Apostles Creed continues with I Believe in the Communion of Saints.Visitors welcomed.
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Epworth League
Reverend Byrd Leads Sunday Worship and Youth Meetings
Rev. John W. Byrd, pastor, conducts 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning services. Pioneer Young People meet at 5 p.m., Senior Young People at 6 p.m., choir practice at 8 p.m. Wednesday, and worship at 8 p.m.
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John W. Byrd
Pioneer Young People
Health Officer Warns Measles Are Serious Across Texas
Texas health officer Dr. Geo W. Cox reports measles are widespread and highly contagious with over one hundred Texas child deaths annually. He urges early physician care, school exclusion for 21 days from onset, and precautions to protect infants and very young children, including keeping them warm, well ventilated, and away from sick playmates.
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Austin
Tex
Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
Texas
Cosden Plans Major Refinery Expansion at Big Spring
Cosden Petroleum Corporation, based in Fort Worth, Texas, will nearly double its production by adding a new refinery unit at Big Spring and upgrading the existing Dobbs unit. The project, costing over 800000, aims to meet rising demand for Cosden Higher Octane gasoline and improve product uniformity and quality. The new unit and improvements are scheduled to be operational early this year.
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Cosden
Cosden Petroleum Corporation
Big Spring
Fort Worth
Texas
Dobbs
Tarver Returns to Alpine After Visit at Sul Ross
Jed Tarver of Alpine came back to town after spending a few days visiting with Mrs. Tarver at Sul Ross College in nearby surroundings.
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Jed Tarver
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Mrs. Tarver
Local Visitors From Ward County Attend to Business
Mr and Mrs Frederick Stroade of Balmerhea visited town Tuesday to handle affairs and see relatives. Mr and Mrs Tom Neel of Pyote spent Wednesday in town for business matters. Neel serves as the Ward County attorney.
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Frederick Stroade
Balmerhea
Tom Neal
Pyote
Neel
Ward County
Cosden Refinery Expansion Continues Six-Year Policy
The article notes an ongoing program of improvement and enlargement at the Cosden refinery that has been pursued for the past six years, detailing the scale and aims of the upgrades.
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Cosden
Odessa couple among visitors for business and family
Mr and Mrs Paul Armstr of Odessa spent Tuesday with relatives. W J Beck and Ralph Pitt of Mentone left for Dallas for business. Bill Walters of Jal spent last weekend here visiting. Mrs Sim Reeves of Balma underwent a major operation at a local hospital Wednesday.
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Paul Armstr
Odessa
W. J. Beck
Ralph Pitt
Mentone
Sarag Morning Ng
Dallas
Bill Walters
Jal
New Mo
Sim Reeves
Balma
Mrs Loyal Humphries Bal morhea in town for business
Mrs Loyal Humphries Bal morhea was seen in town on Wednesday attending to business matters, with locals noting her presence in the business district.
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Adlerika
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Guye Moe
James H. Goodman
Hollis S. Smith
Isora Deracy
Reeves S. Burchard
J. B. Woolfolk
J. B. Hudson
Bob Penn
Holsey Glover
Earl Ligon, SR
John Coffey
Stock Ingle
Justice of the Peace
B. A. Oden
Bud Hart
Shakespeare
Hamlet
New York World’s Fair
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First Methodist Church
A. C. Douglas
First Presbyterian Church
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