Fatal truck rollover fire near Sierra Blanca
Buster Smith a 35 year old truck driver from Fabens died after his Red Bull gasoline truck overturned and burned 25 miles east of Sierra Blanca early last Monday. He is survived by his wife and three children. In nearby New Mexico a livestock sale paid ranchers about 60000 with Billy Beckham selling roughly 300 cattle plus calves and dry cows and yearlings for various prices to Tom Sayers of Roswell.
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Sierra Blanca
Buster Smith
Red Bull
Wickett and
Fabens
Smith
Jal
New Mexico
Billy Beckham
Tom Saykers
Roswell
Three Thousand Soldiers Turn Sierra Blanca Into Town
Three thousand soldiers from Fort Bliss camped in Sierra Blanca last week and overflowed the town. Local businesses did brisk trade as the troops headed to Toyahvale for bi annual war maneuvers.
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Sierra Blanca
Fort Bliss
Toyahvale
Monahans Approves $60,000 Waterworks Bond Issue
City Attorney Earl Harp reports the bond division of the attorney general's office has approved Monahans waterworks and sewer improvement bonds totaling $60 000. The approval follows a August vote and arrived by telegram last week.
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Monahans
City of
Attorney General’s Office
Earl Harp
Kermit Tests City Water Well as PWA Review Pending
Residents await the first test result on Kermit water well status before planning. A PWA issued work order waits for test findings. approval could start work immediately.
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Kermit
PWA
Man Arrested in Wink on Fight Charge Identified as Notorious Escaped Felon
A man arrested near Wink on a Sunday morning fight charge was found to be Robert Drake Taylor, a three time federal offender who was serving a 75 year sentence for armed robbery at the time of his escape.
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Kermit
Wink
Clay Henry Cochran
Robert Drake Taylor
Water rate dispute ends in city company compromise
End of a lengthy trial as City and Texas Water Company officials reach a compromise on water rates. The agreed figure sits between the city’s demand and the company’s charge, signaling a settlement in the rate dispute.
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Texas Water Company
Alpine Fall Livestock Shipments Trimmed Early Pace
Fall shipments of live stock started ahead but slowed last week with nine cars of cattle and three cars of sheep reported shipped. Feeder cows went to Amarillo, two loads to Jefferson City Missouri, two to Iowa, two to California, two to Alabama, and one stocker cattle load to Mississippi.
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Amarillo
Jefferson City
Iowa
California
Alabama
Mississippi
Fort Davis Crew Expands On Toyahvale Road Project
In Alpine the Fort Davis highway office already has 12 workers on grading and drainage plans for the new Toyahvale road. Three or four more were expected to join the Fort Davis crew last week to bolster the effort.
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Alpine
Fort Davis
Toyahvale
Sanderson Rotary Club to hold session on fire equipment
The Sanderson Rotary Club will meet on October 17 to discuss obtaining needed fire fighting equipment for Sanderson and explore financing the purchase.
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Sanderson
Texas Railroad Commission trims McCamey oil allotment
Texas Railroad Commission reduced statewide daily oil allowance by forty thousand barrels last week. McCamey field saw a sizeable cut with an allowable limit set at 18 729 barrels.
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Mccamey
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
McCamey Field
State School Land Board to sell 4000 acres in Ward County
About 4000 acres of Ward County land, part of 600000 acres of surveyed school land, will go on sale January 2 by the new State School Land Board. The auction will use sealed bids.
Growth in Grandfalls Electricity Use Amid Setbacks
Red Bluff Water Power Control District records show Grandfalls added 24 electric users in September despite oil and water setbacks, signaling gradual growth in the town’s energy use.
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Red Bluff
Bloys Camp Meeting Association Plans October Meeting
Fort Davis reports the Bloys Camp Meeting Association schedules its annual October business meeting and all day services for Sunday October 15. Sunday School and church services will occur in the morning followed by a basket dinner at noon.
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Fort Davis
Bloys Camp Meeting Association
Balmorhea Chamber Discusses Soil District Progress
Balmorhea chamber meeting focused on forming a Soil Conservation District for the Toyah Creek and Limpia Creek watersheds. Officials reported progress in gathering signatures for the soil conservation district election and advancing a uniform parking system.
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Balmorhea
Toyah Creek
Limpia Creek
Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce
Soil Conservation District
Cotton ginnings top 750 as week ends in dull market
Balmorhea gins report a week total near 750. Berkstresser Gin tallies 458 and Texas Cotton Industries 294 pushing season total to 752 amid a quiet market week.
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Berkstresser
Texas Cotton Industries
Wizard of Oz to Show at Grand Theatre
The Wizard of Oz will show Sunday and Monday October 22 and 23 at the Grand Theatre. Dorothy travels to Oz with companions. cast includes Judy Garland Frank Morgan Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Jack Haley Billie Burke and more. Featuring the song Over the Rainbow.
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Grand Theatre
L. Frank Baum
Dorothy
Kansas
Land of Oz
Judy Garland
Frank Morgan
Ray Bolger
Bert Lahr
Jack Haley
Billie Burke
Toyah Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Toyah Baptist Church holds 10 o'clock Sunday School and 11 o'clock morning preaching. Baptist Training Union at 7 15, evening preaching at 8 15, and Wednesday prayer services at 8 15. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays.
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Toyah
Doctrine of Atonement in Christian Science Lesson
The October 15 Christian Science lesson on Doctrine of Atonement features the Golden Text from I John 2 1 and Matthew 5 10 with a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. It emphasizes advocacy through Jesus Christ and the value of trials in spiritual progress.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Kerr Is Speaker At First Baptist Sermon
District Attorney William L. Kerr spoke at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning, filling the pulpit as Rev. W. M. Turner was away conducting revival services in Paducah.
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William Ll. Kerr
First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
Paducah
United States Airlines Network Reaches 35000 Miles
A 35000 mile web of regularly operating airlines spans the United States linking major hubs and regional routes. The extensive system facilitates passenger and cargo travel across cities, with recurring schedules sustaining economic activity.
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United States
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Rev. W. M. Turner, pastor leads 9:45 a m Sunday School and Baptist Training Union at 6 p m with 8 o'clock evening preaching service announced.
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First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Rev. John W. Byrd presides with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning services. Pioneer Young People meet at 5 p.m. and Senior Young People at 6 p.m. Choir practice and worship are at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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John W. Byrd
Williams to Lead Pecos Episcopal Services Sunday
Rev. D. J. Williams of Carlsbad will conduct services at the Episcopal Church in Pecos Sunday Oct 15. The church holds services on the first and third Sunday evenings at 7 30.
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D. J. Williams
Carlsbad
Episcopal Church
Pecos
First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services
Rev. A. C. Douglas leads church school at 10 with classes for all ages. Morning worship follows at 11 with special music and a sermon. Epworth League gathers at 7 with a lively program for young people each Sunday evening.
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First Methodist Church
A. C. Douglas
Epworth League
Church of Christ weekly schedule with services listed
Rev. Jas. A. Fry ministers the Church of Christ. Bible study classes meet at 10 a m Sundays. Morning worship at 10 45 a m. Evening service at 7 45 p m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Women’s Bible Class Thursday at 3 p m.
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Church OF Christ
Jas. A. Fry
First Christian Church Service Schedule and Activities
Rev. Oliver Harrison leads Sunday School at 9 45 with Jo W Camp as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55 features a sermon by the pastor. Wrangler's club at 6 30 followed by Evening worship at 7 45.
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Oliver Harrison
Jo W. Camp
Wrangler’s Club
Miss Ramsey of El Paso Visits Gallemore Group
Miss Sarah Ramsey of El Paso visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gallemore last week and has since returned home.
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Sarah Ramsey
el Paso
J. R. Gallemore
Navy enlistment requirements outlined by Adams at El Paso
Adams of the Navy Recruiting Office in El Paso announced required documents for first enlistment. Applicants must prove place and date of birth with birth record, baptismal certificate, or two nonrelatives affidavits, provide four character references, and list last employer and last school attended. Ex service members need only bring last discharge for re enlistment.
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U.S. Navy Recruiting Service
Navy
A. W. Adams
el Paso
Adams
Recorder of Vital Statistics
Charlie Chan At Treasure Island at Grand Theatre
Sidney Bolar stars as Charlie Chan in this original tale by John Larkin based on Biggers sleuthing. The World’s Fair setting plays a propulsive role as Chan confronts magical murder clues at Treasure Island.
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Charlie Chan
Pacific
Treasure Island
Grand Theatre
Sidney Bolar
Earl Diet Biggers
John Larkin
Jane Withers Stars in The Chicken Wagon Family
Jane Withers and Carrillo present The Chicken Wagon Family at the Grandeatre in Pecos City. Herbert L. Leeds directs the feature with cast members Spring Byington Marjorie Weaver and Kane Richmond.
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Jane Withers
Carrillo
Grandeatre
Pecos Ity
Chicken Wagon Family
Spring Byington
Mar~jorie Weaver
Kane Richmond
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Collings-Wilson CO
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Pecos Abstract Co
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Zimmer Motor CO
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