Mineral Wells Crazy Water Era Fades But City Holds Hope
Mineral Wells Texas, once a bustling health spa famed for its Crazy Well and banquets at the Baker and Crazy hotels, faces an uncertain future as tourism fades. Landmark Baker Hotel, along with the Crazy complex, sits shuttered while the town of 16,500 seeks new industry after a storied era of mineral waters, celebrity visits, and carnival-era attractions.
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Mineral Wells
Mike Cohran
Associated Press
Texas
Baker Hotel
Fort Worth
U.S. 180
South Oak
J.A. Lynch
Crazy Well Water Co
Crazy Well
A.F. Weaver
Mineral Wells Water Co
J.A
Judge" Lynch
Judge Lynch
Lynch
C.C
Brazos River
J.H. Baker
Palo Pinto
Baker
Carlsbad
Lawrence Welk
Jack Amling
Paul Whiteman
David Mathews
Jean Harlow
Bonnie and Clyde
Camp Wolters
Wildcat drills planned in Pecos County by three operators
A.G. Hill of Midland announces a 20 000 foot wildcat in Pecos County near Monahans in Trees Ranch field. Aikman Oil Corp plans an 8 000 foot wildcat 18 miles southeast of Iraan. Sayers Operating Co targets a 6 700 foot wildcat five miles northwest of Bakersfield. A Petroleum Corp of Delaware reports the 1226 Conoco Brown Bassett well near Terrell County is an extractive gas producer with a 9 800 000 cubic feet per day potential.
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A.G. Hill
Midland
Pecos County
Hill
Trees
Monahans
Iraan
Mary Baker
Sayers Operating Co
Bakersfield
University Lands Survey
Phil Hayes
The
Petroleum Corp. of
Delaware
Terrell County
Block Y
TCRR
Dryden
Dick Glover Oil Properties of
Jasper County Realty Co
Beverly (Queen
Imperial
H&gn Survey
Japanese 4-H Labo exchange to host Japanese youth in Texas
Sixty eight Japanese youths will spend a month in Texas living with 4-H host families starting July 25 under the 4-H Labo International Exchange. The program aims to teach language and culture with six adult chaperones accompanying the delegation.
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Japan
Texas
Labo
John Pelham
Foundation
United States
Labo Foundation
Pelham
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas 4-H
Korea
Canada
Labo International Exchange Foundation
One Man Attitude Adjustment Hour and Cocktail Time
A playful item noting that what one person calls an attitude adjustment hour another calls cocktail time, highlighting differing daily rituals and social norms.
First light on right best Texas fishing hole claimed
Port Isabel writer recalls the famed lighting along the old causeway to South Padre Island where Gulf species gather. A youngster with new gear lands four pound speckled trout under spotlights while a retired judge helps with a net. The night yields plentiful catches and a $1 cover with rod rental at 50 cents an hour, but no guaranteed position under the first light.
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Denne H. Freeman
Port Isabel, Texas
Texas
Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Queen Isabella Pier
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Rabies Vaccine Developed In Temple Texas Veterinary Lab
Andres Menchu of Bandy Laboratories in Temple says a tissue culture rabies vaccine will replace live vaccines and duck embryo methods. The shot would be given yearly to dogs and cats and could reduce exposure risk to veterinarians. Aimed for market by year end with licensing hoped for early next year.
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Temple
Texas
Andres Menchu
Bandy Laboratories
Menchu
Philadelphia
Check belts and hoses before a road trip
Consumer info specialist Claudia Kerbel of the Texas A&M University System advises travelers to inspect belts for cracks glazing or wear and to check tension. She warns glazed belts can overheat or fail and stresses visual checks with the engine running and turning off to test hoses for swelling leaks and proper coolant levels.
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Claudia Kerbel
Ms. Kerbel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Galilee imprint published for born again readers
Doubleday and Company launches a new Galilee line to target evangelicals. Editor Alex Liepa notes the imprint flags which Doubleday titles are specifically evangelical.
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New York
Galilee
Doubleday and Company
Doubleday
Alex Liepa
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Guy Lombardo
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Dorothy Lamour
Sophie Tucker
Herby Kay
Will Rogers
Tom Mix
Marlene Dietrich
Elliot Roosevelt
Judy Garland
Charles Mayo
John J. Peshing
Sam Rayburn
Lyndon Johnson
Joe Varela
Duval
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David Vigil
Santa Rosa
Robert Hinojos
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Atory
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Arizona
Pecos Pony League
Pony League Park
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