Texas WPA Extends Adult Education to 100000 Texans
1 700 teachers enrolled under WPA emergency program after Texas Relief Commission closure aim to reach 100000 adults. Bullock says 2500 teachers planned. grants total 1 865 650 dollars fund general adult education and sections. Training covers nursery schools parent education recreation and more for relief recipients and qualifying teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Adult Educational Program
San Antonio
Texas
Works Progress Administration
Texas Relief Commission
WPA
National
A. A
Pat) Bullock
Texas Education Program
Veterans Meeting Begins Rehabilitation Conference in El Paso
The American Legion family opens a Texas Rehabilitation conference in El Paso. The Sixteenth District convention, called by M. L. Hopson, will review veteran claims and discuss government aid programs including farm projects and vocational training. The public is invited to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Texas
el Paso
M. L. Hopson
Leap Year Dance at Country Club By Tumbleweed Staff
Members of the Tumbleweed High School staff enjoyed a Leap Year Dance at the Country Club last Friday night. Music came from radio and victrola as the high school faculty chaperoned the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumbleweed
Victorola
Campaign Against Coyotes Planned
H L Atkins Jr county agent says a winter campaign to combat coyotes will expand after a spring effort in Ector Andrews and Crane counties. 9000 baits spread and 200 plus coyotes killed. low fur prices reduced trapping interest increasing calf losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Crane
H. L. Atkins, Jr
Atkins
Cooksey Family To Return To Pecos For New Home
Mr. A. B. Cooksey plans to return to Pecos to establish a home. Mrs. Cooksey and the children will join him in early February. They have long resided in Pecos and nearby, and many friends extend a hearty welcome back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cooksey
California
Pecos
Corsage Order Tip for Firemen's Ball in Manahans
A notice urges early corsage orders for the Firemen's Ball to avoid rushed work. The call emphasizes prompt planning and preparation for the event in Manahans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manahans
Deeping Novel Read By Cub Club As Bake Sale Planned
Modern Study Club met at Mrs. C. O. Finley’s home with President Mrs. Bill Shelton in charge. Members set a bake sale for January 11 from 10 to 4 at Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co to aid the library or a charity fund. A program on Warwick Deeping’s The Silver Cord followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Study Club
C. O. Finley
Bill Shelton
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co
Warwick Deeping
L. A. Schmidt
Jack Turner
Hosts to Club Honor Monroe Kerr Evening Bridge
Mr and Mrs Monroe Kerr hosted their evening contract bridge club on Tuesday night. After the games the hostess served refreshments to Mr and Mrs Tom McClure, Mr and Mrs Charles Manahan, and Mr and Mrs W W Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Kerr
Tom McClure
Charles Manahan
W. W. Dean
De Leon Man Returns to Pecos After West Texas Sunshine
Dan H. Mount, resident of De Leon for two months for his business, returned to Pecos Sunday. He says after two months of constant rain in West Texas, he can endure the new sunshine there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan H. Mount
de Leon
Pecos
Dan
West Texas
Retail sales rise in Southwest 1955 November reports
In Southwest dependent stores across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico preliminary 1955 November sales rose about 21 percent versus November 1954, with motor vehicle dealers up 55 percent and lumber and building material dealers up 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
7SS
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Miss Rose Briscoe Returns Home for Christmas
Miss Rose Briscoe recently traveled from San Jose California to her Texas home. She visited her brother and sister Mr and Mrs Ben Briscoe and traveled alone from Los Angeles by automobile to reach home for Christmas. She spent a night with Rev and Mrs Gus Ramage and Margaret at Mesa Arizona. The Ramages, though happy in Arizona, are homesick for Texas and friends left there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Briscoe
San Jose
California
Ben Briscoe
Miss Briscoe
Los Angeles
Gus Ramage
Margaret
Mesa
Arizona
Ramages
Texas
Seasonal declines hit lumber dealers and women’s shops hard
The report shows declines in lumber and building material dealers stores by 15 percent and women’s specialty shops by 13 percent. Of the firms reporting for November, 511 (64.8 percent) reported an increase year over year, 240 (30.5 percent) reported declines, and 374.4 percent had less than 1 percent change in sales volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSS
Meningitis in Texas Prompts Public Health Warnings
Texas reports a definite rise in epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis cases per State Health Officer Dr. John W. Brown. Preventive measures focus on avoiding overcrowding in homes and institutions, with emphasis on hygiene and staying indoors for those with colds or coughs. Early neutral symptoms require prompt medical consultation to improve recovery chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Jan. S
John W. Brown
Bridge Club Notes Highlight Social Hostess Evening
Mrs D B Pounceyey hosted a T ternoon Bridge Clip gathering at her home. Guests enjoyed a coffee, games, and a rude salad course among social ladies and members including Mesdame Ga Parker and Buddy Roberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Pounceyey
Mesdame Ga. Cos
Max x Parker
Runnels
Buddy R. Roberson
Ee Hes
Califurr Visit Returns by Mr and Mrs Ralph and Ralph Jr
Mr and Mrs Ralph and Ralph Jr return from California trip, arriving after a day and night journey. The group was expected home to share stories from the visit and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph and
Ralph Jr
Califurr
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Campaign Against
Coyotes
Big Joe
Raymond D. Fosdick
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
General Education
Deeping
Cub
Fireboys
ALANS
the United
Blue Chambray
Concietta
Ile
Melton
Little Boy
Men’s Suede
Ideal Co
Udi
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