Visitors from many Texas towns listed in society notes
The column lists numerous visitors and social guests from Odessa Goldsmith Fort Stockton Wink Alpine Tyr logistics include Kennedy Hedrick J F Nelson J H Nelson J E Clark Marfa Marfa Harris Big Spring Monahans Houston Jasper Barstow Texarkana Athens Tyler El Paso and other cities visiting local residents and attending events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Kennedy Hedrick
Odessa
Fred Wilkerson
Goldsmith
Charlayne Wilkerson
N. C. Maples
Buster Kinney
Virginia Nelson
Fort Stockton
J. F. Nelson
J. H. Nelson
Arthur Clark
Winters
William McMillan
J. A. Harrison
Wink
Gladys Martin
Alpine
Albert White
Tyler
Big Spring
E. L. Woodful
Lawrence Williams
L. L. Forest
Monahans
W. T. Williams
Thornton
Sam Watson
J. F. Willis
Houston
Houston Till
Eighty One Texas Youths At NYA Resident Center
Seventy nine Texans graduate high school and attend NYA Resident Center in San Marcos for summer recreational leadership. Fifty members receive room and board with about ten dollars monthly for personal use while training and aiding local programs. Notable participants include Ray Simpson and Jimmie Johnson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
NYA
Austin
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
NYU
The
College For Texas
68-Ton Sea Monster Arrives for Pecos Exhibits
Mammoth Marine Hippodrome presents Colossus a 68-ton sea monster over 55 feet long in Pecos for one day Monday July 17 with veterans from whaling led by Captain David Barnett and Sea Tiny the living mermaid among 100 other attractions. The exhibit travels on a special railroad train near the T and P depot and runs 11 a m to 11 p m with ten cent admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
David Barnett
Seven Seas
Sea- Tiny
South Pole
Freida Pushnik
Marvel
John Lynch
London
John Sales
T. and P
Mammoth Marine Hippodrome
Visitors Return From Longview Guests At Bryan Home
Miss Helen Swank and Jackie and Ellen Thomas of Longview visited Mrs. Aetna Bryan and Miss Josephine Bryan, returning home last week. Swank is sister of John Thomas formerly of Pecos, and the Thomas children are grandchildren of Mrs. Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Swank
Jackie
Ellen Thomas
Longview
Aetna Bryan
Josephine Bryan
Miss Swank
John Thomas
Pecos
Bryan
Judge John Odom Visits Pecos On Business Tuesday
Fort Stockton judge John Odom traveled to Pecos for a business visit Tuesday meeting local officials and observing ongoing civic tasks.
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John Odom
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Notice of Sale Reeves County property foreclosure 1939
Levyed on W C Murphy land in Reeves County Texas by order of Reeves County Water Improvement District No 1. Public auction to be held August 1 1939 between 10 am and 4 pm at Reeves County courthouse for cash, to satisfy tax lien. Sheriff's sale notes redemption per Texas law.
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State OF Texas
Reeves
District Court
Reeves County
Texas
A. D
Reeves County Water Improvement District
W. C. Murphy
E. D. Balcom
State of
H&eegn Ry. Co
Pecos City
Louis Roberson
Ross Family from New Mexico Visit City Relatives
Mr and Mrs Charley Ross and their daughter Bess were from a New Mexico ranch on Tuesday visiting relatives and handling business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Ross
Bess
New Mexico
Hawks Glassware Used For Royalty
Crystal made by T. G. Hawkes Co. of Corning New York was used at the White House during a royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Designed and engraved with the United States shield, the piece was chosen by President Roosevelt and handled locally by Ted's Watch Shop in Corning.
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Corning
N. Y
Ted
White House
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
King George
Queen Elizabeth
England
T. G. Hawkes and Co
Roosevelt
United States
Aerial Mapping Set For Two New Counties
College Station July 13 The AAA plans aerial mapping this summer to photograph two counties never mapped before and to update 30 others with surface changes. The program covers 158 counties this year with 50 new first-time mappings. Estimated Texas costs for gathering and preparing maps run around $326,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
AAA
Korth
Texas
United Orders New Fall Goods For Pecos
Bill Turpin manager of the United State store reports a letter from M. B. Krupp president of the company announcing a large fall merchandise assortment for Pecos and vicinity. Krupp visits Dallas St. Louis Chicago New York and Boston markets and Turpin plans drastic summer stock reduction to make space for new items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Turpin
United State
M. B. Krupp
Dallas
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Boston
Mr. Krupp
Pecos
Short Course Claims 84 000 Graduates
The Texas A and M Farmers Short Course has drawn attendance over 86 400 since it began in 1911. Director H H Williamson of the Extension Service estimates the current session will add 5 000 to 6 000. The 1939 Short Course, like 1938, was in two sections July 5 6 7 for 4 H club members and July 12 13 14 for adults.
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Texas A. and M. Farmers
H. H. Williamson
Extension Service
Balmorhea Commissioner Henry Jones Attends Pecos Meeting
Balmorhea commissioner Henry Jones was in Pecos on Monday for a commissioners court session. He met with local officials to discuss county matters and upcoming agendas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jones
Pecos
Commissioners Court
Eiffel Tower Sees 14 Million Visitors in Five Years
The Eiffel Tower in Paris struggles to accommodate14 million visitors over a five year period. Officials report steady crowds and ongoing upkeep to manage the influx at the landmark.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
France
Mrs. J G Murray Visits Wigg Daughters This Week
Mrs. J G Murray visits her daughters Mrs. David Met and Mrs. Archie Ross this week, staying with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Murray
Jp Stock
Wigg
David Met
Archie Ross
France halts stamp commemorating Armistice anniversary
France presses pause on issuing a stamp marking the Armistice anniversary citing unspecified issues. Officials did not provide a new date for the release and said the commemorative item is temporarily suspended.
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France
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C. OF
B. M. Morrow
Emory
Arthur D. Abe
Taylor
H. T. Sharp
Charlotte Crosson
Kitty Ladmore
Charles Crosson
O. E. Brunner
Jasper
E. C. Mills
San Augustine
Alma Hancock
Marine Coke Band
C. H. Hill
Eva Joan Aronstin
Annie Louise Wall
Ivy Mae Wall
Arthur George Wall
Kennedy Porter
Huntsville
Robert Young
Billy Brentzell
Jack Robbins
Tommy Lee
Bob Waller
Billy Rollo
John Aydelott
Macon Metts
Andrew
Star Tires
Ragsdale
Riverside Park
Ray Simpson
Charles Randolph Carswell
Roy Reid Smith
C. B. Strickland
Wickett
Jimmie Johnson
Ida Abrams
Carl Abrams
Henry Abrams
Billie Cochran
Beaumont
Harold Strensand
Bernard Strensand
Sam Weinberger
Nareta Smith
Port Arthur
Mabel Beauchamp
Pauline Vaughn
J. J. Harns
Annie Lou Smith
Corsicana
L. W. Lawson
Mertzon
Francis Harllie
Maurienne Sherill
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Pecos, Texas
Elliott & Waldron Abstract Co
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
W. W. Dean
Mgr
Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Hulus A. Roberts
Bryan-Bozeman
Lewis Sheet Metal
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
J. L. Kincannon
Grand Theatre
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
A. E. Pye
Collings-Wilson CO
J. B. Cotten
Crane, Texas
GMC
Owners Report
ZAGMC
Downs-Sullivan Motor Co
Hawks
United Orders
New Fall Goods
Short Course
Coffield Machine Co
Bright’ Studio
Over Community Public Service Co
Stoke
ING Foods
Quality Foods Sale
Stokelys
Stokely Brothers and Company
America
Stokely
Can
Stokely’s
Tokely
Stokely Finest
Pecos Food Store
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