Texas and Chicago Universities Unite on Sky Lab Project
Austin report details a 7 year history of the McDonald Astronomical Observatory at Mount Locke Texas. The University of Chicago and The University of Texas merged resources to build a premier sky lab with UT funding equipment and Chicago staff overseeing operations. After 30 years McDonald funds will allow UT to run the observatory alone or expand jointly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Sky Laboratory
Sciences
McDonald Astronomical Observatory
Mount Locke
Davis Mountains
Robert Maynard Hutchins
University of Chicago
Science
Harry Yandell Benedict
University of Texas
Hutchins
Yerkes Observatory
W. J. McDonald
Benedict
J. W. Calhoun
University
McDonald
Tuberculosis No Longer Top Killer But Still Fatal for Young Adults
In Texas and nationwide tuberculosis fell from first to seventh among major killers by 1938 yet remains the leading cause of death for those aged fifteen to forty five. Dr. Geo W Cox urges early detection and strict public health measures to curb transmission, including family checks, routine school screenings, isolation of active cases, and hygienic living practices to save thousands of lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Judge and Mrs Hubbard Leave for California Vacation
Judge and Mrs W W Hubbard departed Thursday for a month long vacation visiting points of interest in California.
El Paso visitors spend weekend with local families
Mrs. Roy Bisken and her son Roy Jr from El Paso visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Red Knowles and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turnbow, sharing time in the community home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bisken
Roy, Jr
el Paso
Red Knowles
Roy Turnbow
Clarence Bell Returns From World’s Fairs Trip
Clarence Bell cashier of the Security State Bank came back last week end from a three weeks trip to the New York and San Francisco World’s Fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bell
Security State Bank
New York
San Francisco
Odessa business leaders visit Pecos for chamber and bulletin work
L. C. English manager of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Tony Slaughter editor of the Odessa Daily Bulletin traveled to Pecos on Friday to handle official business and editorial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. English
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Tony Slaughter
Odessa Daily Bulletin
Pecos
Pecos Visitors From Wink and Kermit
Mrs. W. W. Austin of Wink and Mrs. R. E. Williams of Kermit were Pecos visitors Friday, shopping and visiting locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Austin
Wink
R. E. Williams
Kermit
Pecos
J B Havis Visits Pecos on Friday
J B Havis of Kermit was a business visitor in Pecos Friday, stopping to discuss local trade opportunities and meet with regional merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Havis
Kermit
Busiess
Pecos
Mise Lucille Joseph Undergoes Tonsilectomy in Pecos
Mise Lucille Joseph of Kermit underwent a tonsilectory in a Pecos hospital last week. She has returned to her home in Kermit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lucille Joseph
Kermit
Pecos
Abilene Visitors Stay With Red Knowles Family
Mrs. Virgil Turnbow with daughter Virgilene of Abilene were weekend guests of Mrs. Red Knowles and family last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Turnbow
Virgilene
Abilene
Red Knowles
Murray Couple Return From Comstock Visit
Mr and Mrs J G Murray returned home Sunday from Comstock where they spent a week visiting their daughters Mrs Archie Ross and Mrs David McClesky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Murray
Comstock
Archie Ross
David McClesky
Tuberculosis Control Push Cited as Key Defense
Health officials urge comprehensive screening for all adults and careful follow up by physicians and trained workers of all known active TB cases and contacts as an invaluable defense against spread.
Grand Theatre Rodeo Week Shows Start July 1
Pecos Grand Theatre announces a special Rodeo Week program from July 1 to July 5 led by manager Gene Hendon. The lineup includes Boy Friend with Jane Withers, Tarzan Finds A Son starring Johnny Weissmuller, plus The Return of the Cisco Kid with Warner Baxter. Show starts 1 45 p m and runs to midnight, with early 10 a m start on July 4. Regular admission applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Grand Theatre Management
Gene Hendon
Grand
Jane Withers
20Th Century-Fox
Jane
Tarzan
MGM
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O’sullivan
Warner Baxter
Hendon
Six year old Jimmie Mays seriously hurt by train
Jimmie Mays grandson of N F Chapman Pecos was struck by a freight train at a Rodessa trestle while fishing alone He suffered a broken left shoulder and arm plus severe cuts and bruises He was knocked unconscious briefly as the train passed and a water barrel was involved Relatives, including Ford Chapman, rushed to Rodessa and doctors expressed cautious optimism about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Mays
N. F. Chapman
Pecos
Rodessa
Jimmie
W. R
Jack) Mays
Mays
Chapman
Ford Chapman
West Texas Junior Golf Tournament Set in Big Spring
The second annual West Texas Junior Golf Tournament for boys under 21 begins Thursday July 13 in Big Spring and runs through Saturday July 15. Entry fee is 1 dollar with prizes for medalist winner runner up and consolation in all flights. Free dormitory space is offered to visitors who bring their own cots and blankets. Harold Aiey Box 612 and H F Malone Box 1051 handle registrations in Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Big Spring
Harold Aiey
H. F. Malone
Visit Highlights From Texas Trip Across the Family Line
Miss Zillah La Core departed for Texarkana after weeks with Mrs. I. V. McElroy and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Will Sargent of Phillips Texas guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Murray. Old friends share first visit in 20 years. Mrs. Herbert Prickett of Lubbock visits Monroe Kerr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zillah la Core
Will Sargent
Phillips, Texas
J. G. Murray
Murrays
Herbert Prickett
Lubbock
Monroe Kerr
Pecos Volunteer Fireman Recovers From Long-ago Injury
Archie F Ross of Comstock, a Pecos Volunteer Fireman, is convalescing after a bone operation on his leg. He was seriously burned in the 1921 Cowan Building Fire when bricks and debris fell, trapping him and injuring several firefighters. Doctors call the operation successful and predict months more recovery before he can return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie F. Ross
Comstock
Ross
Volunteer
Cowan
Mrs Powell and Bruce Powell Visit Balmorhea
Mrs Tommy Powell and her son Bruce of Nogales Arizona are visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Nat Gunter in Balmorhea. They spent the past two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Powell
Bruce
Nogales
Arizons
Nat Gunter
Balmorhe
Powell
Finley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Paris
Ruby Ledge
Dixie Ledger
Raven Post
Delhi
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos, Texas
the Cisco Kid
Goodrich
Goodrich Commander Tires
America
Jack Clark
Larry Crabbe
Terzan
Edgar Rice
Burroughs
Crector of
Terzen
Sino Wellsmulller
Sheffield
Tan Hunter
Frieda - Inescort
Midnite
Little One
The
Cisco K Kip Cynn Bag
Henry Wut
Henry Goa
Eee
Cesag Romero
Rane Gig
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!