Building hike seen in Texas home loans
New home construction remains widespread in Texas as January lending by 120 insured savings and loan associations totaled $1,738,006 for 860 homeowners. The figure marks a $400,000 rise from a year earlier, with annual lending surpassing $20,000,000 in 1938.
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Little Rock
Ark
Texas
Federal Home Loan Bank of
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississppi
New Mexico
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Pecoseace Federal Savings and Loan Association
Ece
Tne Bank
Avtcipatec
Reeves and Ward County Official Records Items
Official records from Reeves and Ward counties list numerous oil and gas leases assignments deeds releases and deeds of trust dated February 1939 across public school land and surrounding sections with entities including B C Lanier Alfred H Rustad Jamie Cooksey Regional Agricultural Corp J E Cunningham W E Roberson J D Young Co Ollie Curran and Atlantic Refining Co among others and noting grazing land leases and multiple tract details in Reeves Culberson and surrounding counties. The entries also reference Wards county items including assignments releases and mortgages involving Chester Smith F H E OF Co Bird S and other clients with dates around February 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
B. C. Lanier
Alfred H. Rustad
O. P. Becken
Dora H. Halbert
Jamie H. Cooksey
Regional Agricultural Corp
Reeves and Culberson Counies
J. D. Young, Co., Inc
Ollie B. Curran
J. E. Cunningham
A. W. Wotzold
John C. Camp Etux
Regional Agricultural Credit Corp
J. E. Farrell
W. F. Alexander
Betti Carter Newman
Swain Thomas
Pecos
sSauie Snow Burnett
John W. Iiie
Maity m00Tre
Tide Water Associated Oi Co
L. W. Frankley, Et al
Brock
Ward County
Ament Diamages
Chester R. Smith
F. H. E OF Co
Earl Dailey
Atlantic Refining Co
J L. Prim
J. W. Borders Survey
S. F
Aiend
Senior class of B Y P U hosts informal dinner at home
The Senior class of the B Y P U entertained Friday evening at Mrs R L Gemillio s home with an informal dinner. They sang group songs and played croquet. Attendees included Misses Louise Cleveland Lois Cleveland Jean Humphreys Eva Mae Powell Katherine Bickle Elizabeth Bickle Hazel Stone Dana Powell and Messrs George Foster Clark Henderson Gus Hopper Jr Mrs A B Immins is ill at Hotel Dieu El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Gemillio
Manenete
Louise Cleveland
Lois Cleveland
Jean Humphreys
Eva Mae Powell
Katherine Bickle
Elizabeth Bickle
Hazel Stone
Dana Powell
George Foster
Clark Henderson
Gus Hopper
A. B.immin
Hotel Dieu
el Paso
Hunter Thanks C-C For Congratulations From Abilene Letter
J C Humett of Abilene sent a letter of appreciation to Hunter after he was appointed chairman of the State Highway Commission by Governor D Daniel. He noted he did not solicit the post or seek support during confirmation and withdrew to avoid a sectional fight. the letter was read at a Chamber luncheon by Dudley Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Humett
Abilene
Ddaniel
State Highway Commission
Gme
Arisng
Dudley Yard
Presidea
Payments For Well Drilling Outlined
Ranchmen in College Station can obtain AAA financial aid for drilling wells this year as part of watering development. The program also covers earthen tanks reservoirs and dams plus development of seeps and springs. Payments depend on well diameter and windmill or power pump installation with water conveyed to a storage tank. Artesian wells qualify if they supply stock water and water is conveyed to a tank or trough. No payment for wells at ranch headquarters.
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College Station
AAA
Asphalt Shingle Surfaced with Crushed Mineral Granules
A building materials note states that asphalt shingles are surfaced with crushed mineral granules. The granules provide weather resistance color retention and protection for the asphalt layer.
Population Boost in Pecos February Births and Deaths
Pecos reports a population rise for February with 18 births and only three deaths. Recorded deaths include William Henry Blake, 62, on Feb 19, and two younger individuals from Carlsbad and Orla. Births feature many newborns across New Mexico and nearby towns, listing names and parental lines with Feb dates.
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Pecos
William Henry Blake
Robert Holmes
Carlsbad High School
Orla
Joe Trees McMahan
J. T. McMahan
Donna Sue Payne
Carlos Edward Payne
Balmorhea
Judith Aileen Armstrong
James Thomas Armstrong
Jal. N. M
Barbara Jean Smith
Eugene Smith
Mentone
Carolyn Cherry
Glen Henry Cherry
Barstow
Judith Ann Huggins
N. R. Huggins
Michael B. Hawkins
Bernard Hawkins
Hobbs
N. M
Hersha Ree Woods
Herschel Woods
Frances Sue Simpson
James R. Simpson
Royalty
Nita Lou Riggs
Earnest Monroe Riggs
Fort Stockton
Jane Charlene Fletcher
Roars C. Fletcher
Mary Jane Connally
M. D. Connally
Jeanna Ralene Farnum
C. Moots
Farnum
Norma Ann Eise
Arhter
Wee Norman Eisenwine
Band Makes Goodwill Visit To Grandfalls
The Pecos high school band directed by Wesle C. May visited Grandfalls on Wednesday as the first in a series of annual goodwill trips. They performed at Grandfalls High School and a brief downtown appearance. May plans later visits to Kermit and Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls
de Pecos
Wesle C. May
Grandfalls High School
May
Kermit and
Win
Pecos C C Heads Speak At Balmorhea Chamber Banquet
Dudley Yard and Ben Smith of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce were to speak at Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night. They were the only invited guests at the banquet outlining the year's work and the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Yard
Ben Smith
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce
Yard
Smith
Balmorhea Organization
Few Names Added To 4-H Club Prospects
A few boys were added this week to the list of participants in a 4-H Club feeding project. County Agent Ted Johnston and members of the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association sponsor the effort while project details are still being worked out.
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Ted Johnston
Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association
When fried in fat potatoes lose only water
A compact statement notes that frying potatoes in fat results in loss of water but no other components. It emphasizes minimal mass change aside from moisture loss during fat frying.
Pecos Woman Named to Texas Advisory Board for World’s Fair
Mrs. T. Y. Casey of Pecos, noted club worker, is named among 150 Texas women on an advisory committee guiding women’s participation in the New York World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TY. Casey
Pecos
Texas
Nova Scotia Horse Population Rises Slightly in 1939 Census
A 1939 livestock census reports Nova Scotia has 42,540 horses as of June 1, up from 42,470 on the same date in 1937. The figures reflect regional farm stock levels and trends in horse usage across the province.
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Nova Scotia
Pecos River Compact Opposed By Judge Starley
Judge J E Starley of the Red Bluff Water Power Control District testified in Austin against a Texas New Mexico Pecos river compact. He argued the pact would deprive Texans of their rightful water share. The compact bill had passed the house and was approved by the State Affairs Committee.
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J. E. Starley
Red Bluff
Starley Sai
House
State Affairs Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Savings, Loan Associations
Official
Reeves and Ward
Viola Burkholder Howrey
Retail Merchants’ Credit Association
J. D. Young, Inc
Gertrude E. Dean
W. E. Roberson
D. W. Washburg
S. R. Cohagen
Don Bilberry
Et al
Day Monroe
G. W. Mosley
Texas Co
Magnolia Petroleum Corp
H. Tracy Randall
Harry Gutsman
J. P. Mitchell
Della A. Biggs
William J. Gillespie
W. M. Robinson
Big Spring
Mrs. Robinson
Becky Seay
E. B. Daniel Sr
Walter McElroy
Georgia Ann
Florida
R. L. Gomillion
Jennie Arrington
J. J. Pope
Ste
J. A. Games
Friny Tere
Clintonth
Baptist Church
Abilene Taendis
Aubrey Duncan
el Peso
A. B. Tinnin
Tech Ic Wests
Lace Hart
Toryeh
Toyah
J. T. Atterburn
Prats
Louise Faughan
Qeerree Spertar
Med Faulcinson
Hunter
C-C
Home Furniture Co
Pecos C.C
T. Y. Casey
Starley
Chevrolet
Lowes Co
Fisher
Wes Oor
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co
Pecos, T
Toyah Motor Company
Toyah, Texas
Cee Processi
Desin
Conoco
Continental Oil
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