July Draft Two Locals From Reeves County Named
The West Texas draft board for Pecos area was asked to provide twelve men for the July call of 695 Army draftees. Reeves County named draftees Bobby Bowlin of Pecos and Lynn Gibson of Toyah. More than 5,300 men will undergo pre induction exams to meet future month quotas. Selection order may include delinquents over 19, volunteers under 26, and non volunteers 19 through 25, with married men prioritized by date.
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West Texas
Pecos
Texas
Army
Morris S. Schwartz
Bobby Bowlin
Lynn Gibson
Toyah
Reeves County
Marine Corps
Court Clerk Hart to Retire After 31 Years in Service
U. S. District Clerk T. Maxey Hart, a familiar figure in the federal courtroom, will retire July 31 after 31 years in office. His father D. H. Hart served in the same post for 50 years from 1887 to 1937. Hart, a UT alumnus, played football and baseball, earning seven letters and later joined the Longhorn Hall of Honor in 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Maxey Hart
U. S
D. H. Hart
Hart
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
University of Texas
Longhorn Hall of
Adrian Spears
Western District of Texas
Ernest Guinn
Jack Roberts
D. W. Suttle
John &. Brown
Homer Thronberry
U.S. Court
Carlson Family Reunion Draws Pecos Visit
Mr and Mrs C E Carlson of 122 South Willow host a Pecos gathering with sons Curtis Carl son Jr Barry Kelvin from Frankfort Germany and Robert Carlson of Fort Worth plus siblings James Jackie Elaine and Mrs Jack Moody Jr Their son Curtis Jr works in US General Office of Accounting and has spent years in Germany Robert belongs to General Dynamics The Carlsons celebrate anniversaries and plan to attend the Pecos Rodeo with Kathie their daughter in law and grandchildren joining the family group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Carlson Jr
Barry
Kelvin
Frankfort
Germany
Robert Carlson
Fort Worth
Pecos
C. E. Carlson
South Willow
James
Denton
North Texas University
Jackie
Elaine
Jack Moody, Jr
Curtis Jr
United States General Office of Accounting
Dallas
Robert
General Dynamics of
Kathie
Moodys
Balmorhea Park Funds Okayed For State Funds
State funds totaling about 200000 dollars were approved for Balmorhea State Park improvements. The package also authorizes 250000 dollars for restoration work on six West Texas forts Leaton McKavett Lancaster Griffin Concho and Richardson under a conference committee bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Parks and Wildlife Commission
Senate
House Conference Committee
Tom Creighton
Mineral Wells
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
West Texas
Forts Leaton
McKavett, Lancaster
Griffin, Concho and
Richardson
Pool and Filter Care Tips for Clean Water
The article advises periodic checks of pool and filter to cut costs and keep water clear. It covers skimming surface debris, vacuuming bottom dirt daily, maintaining appropriate chlorine levels, and inspecting for leaks when starting or stopping the pool season. It notes Celite diatomite filter aid use and proper filter cake formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Manville
ICC Hearing Dates Told
The Interstate Commerce Commission set hearings on Southern Pacific Railroad Sunset Limited service discontinuance through West Texas. Hearings run July 15–30 in Los Angeles Phoenix El Paso San Antonio Houston Lake Charles and New Orleans with testimony allowed in person or by written submission.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Richard C. White
Southern Pacific Railroad
West Texas
16Th District
White
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Phoenix
el Paso
City Council
San Antonio
Houston
Lake Charles
Louisiana
New Orleans
Washington
Western Far West Cotton Market Weathers Moderate Slump
Market activity remained moderately slow across the Far West with most trading to domestic mills. Prices held steady in many zones as demand focused on mid grade fiber. spot values in Fresno, Phoenix, and El Paso showed modest gains or leveling off amid light new crop interest and steady purchases.
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Far West
Consumer and Marketing Service
USDA
Fresno
Fresno Cotton Exchange
Phoenix
Phoenix Cotton Exchange
el Paso
Guadalupe Park Finance Funds Await Senate Action
The Senate approved an Interior Department appropriations bill preserving a $200,000 allocation for Guadalupe National Park. No funds were added or delayed, with a House bill not including any park money. Senator Yarborough urged House buyout support to lock land deals before a three year option expires.
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Guadalupe National Park
Senate
Interior Department
House
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Park Service
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Optimist
Optimist Club
Lillian Lee Williams
Pecos Garment Company
Frank Williams
Carlsons
Balmorhea State Park
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
Dick Slack
By Thompson
ICC
Texas A
M. University
Soil Conservation Service
Curtis L. Godfrey
David D. Neher
J. University
Omar Mukhtar
Sudan
San Joaquin
Arizona
Central
San Joaquin Valley
Guadalupe Park Finance
Aledd
Mer
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