Visitors Listed From Many Texas Cities And Out Of State
A society note enumerates local and out of state visitors with residences in Houston Lamesa Dallas Midland Fort Worth and other Texas towns plus guests from San Francisco Windsor Hugo New York City Rochester and more. many named individuals are listed as visitors staying in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Martin
Houston
al Emery
Richard A. Martin
H. C. Gist
Knott
M. A. Martin
Lamesa
G. R. James
Dallas
Roy Whitten
San Antonio
Bill Watson
Fort Worth
M. O. Hooker
Fort Stockton
T. Y. McClean
S. H. Gynn
Midland
Pat Hall
J. W. Ross
San Francisco
Cal
Violet Ross
Glen Ferrell
Windsor
Ill
Lula Andrews
Hugo
Okla
W. C. Durst
Gail Levington
New York City
N. Y
Edith Howell
Rochester
Mich
John S. Howell
George Washington’s Vast Virginia and Frontier Lands
George Washington owned 70 000 acres in Virginia and 40 000 acres elsewhere, making him one of the era’s wealthiest men. His estate valued at more than five million dollars in today’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Virginia
Warning signs urged on local roads funded by bonds
The Texas Safety Association asked county courts to earmark bond redemption funds for warning signs on dangerous lateral roads. A survey shows fatalities rose 121 percent on unmarked secondary roads vs 9.5 percent decrease on marked highways this year compared with 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Safety Association
Engagement announced at candlelit supper
Miss Mary Louise Grier and J B Kirklin announced their upcoming marriage at a buffet supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor. The event featured candlelight decorations, flowers, party favors, and afterward games and dancing with guests including Mr and Mrs Brawley Beauchamp and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Grier
J. B. Kirklin
Cecil Taylor
Miss Grier
Brawley Beauchamp
Former Roanoke Resident J T Barnes Dies in Pecos
J T Barnes of Roanoke Texas who lived in Pecos for years died Oct 4 after a month long illness. Funeral services were held in Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
J. T. Barnes
Texas
Pecos
Texas Health Units Protect 34 Percent Of State Population
Texas statistics show 34 percent or 2,144,536 people in 23 counties and two cities are protected against communicable diseases by full-time local health departments. An additional 26 counties use partial full-time services, bringing 42 percent of Texans under modern health protection. 58 percent remain unprotected across 205 counties. expansion via cooperative county units is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Health Department
Uruguay Wool Crop To Exceed 121 Million Pounds
Uruguay proje cts a wool crop over 121 million pounds this year, underscoring strong output for the industry. The forecast highlights robust shearing results and favorable market demand for the fiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
Sul Ross Lobos rely on rookies in Alamo Conference bid
Sul Ross College in Alpine faces an early season test as coach B C Graves relies on freshmen to propel the Lobos in the Alamo Conference. The squad features former high school stars from Central, South and West Texas including Mo elller, Scott, Woodlee, McCaleb, Rust, Conkrite and Riggs as potential breakout players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Sul Ross Lobos
B. C. Graves
Big Bend
Central
South
Moelller
Temple
Scott
Woodlee
Brackenridge High
San Antonio
McCaleb
Kerrville
Rust
Conkrite and Riggs
Fabens
Nevada Holds Smallest Population in Union
A brief note states that Nevada has the lowest population among all U.S. states, highlighting its status as the least populous state in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Union
Order of Sale Reeves County Texas 1939
Public notice of a 1939 quarry sale in Reeves County Texas to satisfy a judgment lien against C W Elliott and others. The land tract covers 264.81 acres in Section 40, Block 57, Township 1, with mineral grazing classification and specific exclusions for highway strips and prior parcels. Sale conducted under writ of execution with proceeds applying to judgement, costs, and officers fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Reeves County
C. W. Elliott
W. M. Gilbert
Russell Music
A. H. Ray
G. D. Nevells
H. S. Durance
J. W. Summers
B. W. Fields
Albert Muller
Carl S. Brininstool
Brooks’ Brininstool
Bud Brininstool
J. E. Covill
J. E. Skinner
T & P Ry. Co
Texas
H. T. Collier
State of
A. D
Pecos
Hollis Smith
Fall Program of Advance Progress at First Christian Church
Under the Fall Program of Advance now in its fourth week Rev. Oliver Harrison leads a sermon series rethinking core Christian topics. Next week the focus is Re thinking the Bible as a vast library of ideas about God and life. Special appeals urge full attendance and welcome visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Church School
Oliver Harrison
Disciples of Christ
Christian Church
20th Century Club reviews Christ in Concrete
Mrs. Rayman Pouncey gave an excellent review of Christ in Concrete at a Twentieth Century Club gathering hosted by Mrs. W. G. Kirklin. Mrs. Heard Reynolds outlined author Pietro Bonato's life to complement the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayman Pouncey
Christ
Twentieth Century Club
W. G. Kirklin
Heard Reynolds
Pietro Bonato
C. F. Weddington
N. F. Chapman
J. E. Couch
W. W. Dean
Tom Freese
Wesley Hart
P. H. Heiser
H. M. E. Jones
B. C. Kelly
Bryan Lackey
George Maley
Paul Morrison
R. V. Nabers
Ruth Newell
J. Renken
H. Reynolds
Dewey Richburg
Elmer Harrington
Gage van Horn, Jr
J. B. Woolfolk
L. A. Zink
J. B. Heard
Max Krauskopf
Hugh Roberson
Beulah Wilson
Salt in springs and wells and air weight fact
The text notes that spring and deep-well waters are generally filtered but may hold undissolved salt. It also states air weighs about 533 grains per cubic foot.
Prisoners Eyeing Early Release Chance in Texas Facility
Experts note that about 70 inmates at a Texas penitentiary see a strong chance of moving straight after the fourth, signaling potential shifts in the facility’s treatment and parole readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gem stones classified by transparency levels
Gem stones are categorized into transparent, translucent, and opaque types reflecting how they transmit light. The classification helps determine value and suitability for different jewelry uses.
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Debs Pattillo
Grandfalls
Cave Magee
A. G. Bearden
Coomie Lee Hubbard
Saragosa
Ina Hubbard
C. A. Hubbard
H. Banter
Nacona
J. Dyer
J. McConley
Meta Evelyn Dow
A. C. Dow
B. N. Beddingfield
Ed Mahan
B. C. Dowell
Merkel
Jack Higgins
Abel Rice
Ask
Victor McLaglen
Basil Rathbone
Leo Carrillo
Robert Cummings
Indianapolis Speedway
Ann Sheridan
Pat O’brien
John Payne
Gale Page
Mon
Technicolor
United States Public Health Service
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Hitler
England
London
Gateway Gulf Service
Sul Ross
L. R. Lurber
Kermit, Texas
The
Michigan
Sixth St
Alberta Heights
Collings-Wilson Co
J. E. Eisenwine
Furn
Apt. Pri
Bath
Elm St
Roper Gas Range
Andy Boyd
Philco
Brownlee Hardware Co
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Iowa Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Yale
Cecil Lee
Leader
Apt
S. Hickory
S. Elm St
H. C. Woollard
Fort Stockton Highway
State OF Texas
Ford
Norman Eisenwine
Zimmer Motor Co. Service
Pecos, Texas
20Th Century Club Heart Book Review
Wallower
Jack O’lantern
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en Masks
Hallowe'en Tallies
Hallowe’en Horns
Ali
Sherrod
Me Ben Fran Ali
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