Williamson County's strong pull on Texas officials noted
The piece highlights Williamson County’s influence in state offices, citing figures like Judge Richard Critz and H. T. Kimbro among Taylor residents. It discusses Gov. Allred signatures and the practice of signing documents personally, plus concerns about authenticating a governor’s signature for official records.
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Ian Moody
Taylor
Williamson County
Richard Critz
Supreme Court
William Pierson
R. Miller
H. T. Kimbro
Lubbock
Old Ase Pension Commission
Claude D. Teer
State Board of Control
Granger
Williamson
Gov. Allred
Alfred
Teer’s reappointment reinforces Allred patronage links
Teer’s reappointment upheld Gov James V Allred’s pattern of favoring original Allred men for state posts. He supported Allred’s first Attorney General run and backed re elections to that office, also aiding in Allred’s and Moody era campaigns. Teer was among the original Moody Men and advised three governors Moody Sterling and Allred.
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Teer
James V. Allred
Allred
Grovernor
Moody Men
Moody
Sterling
Gas and Oil Hearings Resemble a Convention Meeting
The state railroad commission hearings on gas and oil resemble a sectional professional convention. Held on a hotel roof garden, observers see maps and charts pinned on large boards while the commission sits on an orchestra platform. A stenographer notes details beneath a cloth covered table.
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State Railroad Commission
Thanksgiving service held at Baptist Church with H L Magee in charge
A Union Thanksgiving service was conducted at the Baptist Church on Thursday morning under the leadership of H. L. Magee. About one hundred local citizens attended the event. The piece notes Reeves county experienced a heavy snowstorm on Monday, likely the heaviest in seven to eight years and the earliest heavy snowfall in many seasons.
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Union
The
Baptist Church
H. L. Magee
Reeves County
Pecos hunters head west for deer bear and panther
Bo Roberson John B. Howard Troy Schermerhorn and Richard Roddy lead Pecos expedition roaming mountains in search of deer bear and panther. They departed early this week and hope for proof of a successful trip. Ira J. Bell arrived Sunday from Chicago to visit relatives and friends.
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Bo” Roberson
John B. Howard
Troy Schermerhorn
Richard Roddy
Pecos
Ira J. Bell
Chicago
Hunter Tinnin Bags 12-Point Buck Last Sunday
Tinnin of Tovah proved versatility by roping a 12 point buck during a ride last Sunday, showing skill beyond rifle use. The sizable catch highlights his hunting success in the region.
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Ab 'Tinnin
Reeves County sells road bonds to San Angelo dealer
Reeves County commissioners last week sold ST5H,000 worth of road improvement bonds to Brown of San Angelo for 95 cents on the dollar.
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Reeves County
Brown
San Angelo
Diplomas Awarded To 22 At Scout Leader Training
Twenty two men completed the Scout Leader training school during a ceremony at the high school. The event followed an unusual program with experts and observers discussing presentations and solving cross word puzzles. Separately a legislative committee will review 41 submissions for the 1986 Centennial Poet Laureate.
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Texas
Leeman shoots three under par at Country Club
Terry Leeman led after nine holes yesterday by shooting two strokes under par at the Country Club course.
Pecos Eagles defeat Roscoe Plowboys 19 7 on Rotary Field
The Pecos Eagles closed the 1950 football season with a decisive 19 to 7 victory over the Roscoe Plowboys on Rotary Field Thanksgiving Day.
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Pecos Eagles
Roscoe Plowboys
Rotary Field
Pecos Dealer Grice Recuperating After Train Crash
I. F. Grice, a traveling salesman well known in Pecos, is being nursed back to health at the Clift hotel after a serious auto crash at the Texas & Pacific crossing in Pyote this week when his car was struck by a westbound passenger train.
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I. F. Grice
Pecos
Clift Hotel
Texas & Pacific
Pyote
Miss Georgia Johnson Attends HE Banquet at TCU
Miss Georgia Johnson attended the annual HE banquet hosted by Los Hidalgos, the Spanish club at Texas Christian University, held last week at La Fonda.
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Georgia Johnson
la Fonda
Los Hidalgos
Texas Christian University
Wallace Beery Starts Pecos Visit By Plane
Wallace Beery the film actor arrived in Pecos on Sunday morning by airplane from the west coast for a brief breakfast call. He left before noon to continue an east ward journey.
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Wallace Beery
Pecos
West Coast
District Judge J A Crane Returns From Dallas Assignment
District Judge J A Crane returned last Sunday from Dallas where he had presided over district court there.
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J. A. Crane
Dallas
Pecos Eyes Federal Building Start by New Year
Jubilation spread through Pecos as residents anticipate construction of a new federal building starting by year’s end. Rep. R. E. Thomason of El Paso sent the news of the plan to Pecos, fueling local excitement.
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Pecos
Federal
R. E. Thomason
Fl Paso
Miss Nabers Named One of 60 Beautiful Girls
Miss Dorothy Nabers daughter of Mr and Mrs R V Nabers and Pecos High graduate earns a spot among sixty beautiful girls selected from a wide field.
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Dorothy Nabers
R. V. Nabers
Pecos High
Four Ward Producers Top Daily Oil Output in Ward County
Four wells in southern Ward county registered a potential total daily production of 1715 barrels last week. W. A. Black and Son No 2 Gordon led with 1153 barrels in 19 hours after a 2535 foot shot in section 6 34 H&TC. pay was 2311. Humble No 3 American National Life Insurance Co flowed 65 barrels daily with eight million cubic feet of gas at 2600 feet in west quarter 25 34 H&TC. California Atlantic No 1 4 Mc Farland produced 60 barrels daily at 2580 feet after a shot at 2465. Atlantic No 2 Monroe in Eagle Wallace area flowed 366 barrels daily at 2606 feet after pay topped.
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Ward
W. A. Black and Son No
Gordon
H&tc
Humble No. 3
American National Life Insurance Co
McFarland
Atlantic No
Monroe
Eagle Wallace
Texas Tech Campus Pup Pictures for Will Rogers Beauties
A Texas Tech campus photo featuring her and others is submitted to Will Rogers for selection as official school beauties. The effort highlights a campus event showcasing student beauty contestants and school pride.
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Texas Tech
Will Rogers
Government cotton rental payments reach Jeeves and Ward counties
About ten thousand dollars was paid to cotton raisers in Jeeves and Ward counties this week as the second government rental installment arrived.
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Jeeves
Ward Counties
Oil supply deemed adequate for centuries says industry leader
At the 16th annual American Petroleum Institute meeting in Los Angeles President Axtell J. Byles reported crude oil reserves exceed 12 billion barrels, coal and shale to supplement supply, and refining advances boost conservation. He warned against shortages fears and federal control, calling them false prophecies.
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Los Angeles
Calif
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Axtell J. Byles
Byles
Charters Decline in Texas Corporations in October
Texas reports to the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research show 97 new corporate charters granted in October, down 3 percent from September and 12.6 percent from October last year. Total capitalization was 1,057,000 dollars, down 6 percent from September and 10.4 percent from the prior year. Manufacturing real estate building and merchandising groups rose, while oil transportation and miscellaneous groups fell sharply.
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ES Fin
Texas
Txas
University of Texas Bureau of Busi
Unique Club Meets Thursday Afternoon
The Unique Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Clarence Spencer. Mrs. Hollis Smith won high score with consolation and traveling prizes going to Mrs. Mahlon Nobles. Coffee was served to Mesdames Marvin Loring, R. T. Stribling, Clarence Loring, Mahlon Nobles, Harrison Beauchamp, Hollis Smith, and the hostess. Mrs. Kyle Biggs was a guest.
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Unique Bridge Club
Clarence Spencer
Hollis Smith
Mahlon Nobles
Mesdames
Marvin Loring
R. T. Stribling
Clarence Loring
Harrison Beauchamp
Kyle Biggs
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