Wizard of Oz at Prevue Theatre Saturday Night
Frand Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz at Prevue with an 11 30 p m Saturday preview and Sunday Monday showings. Mervyn LeRoy produced with Victor Fleming directing star Judy Garland and a cast of musical comedy performers in Technicolor with six new songs by Hardin and Arlen including Over the Rainbow and Were Off to See the Wizard.
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Frand Theatre
Prevue
Rand Theatre
Mervyn LeRoy
Victor Fleming
Judy Garland
Dorothy
Frank Morgan
the Wizard
Ray Borry
Scarecrow
Jack Haley
Tin Woodman
Bert Lahr
Billie Burke
Glinda
Good Witch
Margaret Hamilton
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe
Nikxo
Clara Blandick
Aunt Elm
Kansas
Emerald City
E. Y. Hardiug
Harold Arlen
Local high school football tonight in multiple towns
Pecos Eagles host McCamey Badgers in Pecos Crane Cranes meet Iraan Braves in Iraan Kermit Yellowjackets clash Tahoka in Kermit Monahans Green Wave face Stanton in Monahans Midland Bulldogs play Big Spring Steers in Big Spring
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Pecos Eagles
McCamey Badgers
Pecos
Crane Cranes
Iraan Braves
Iraan
Kermit Yellowjackets
Tahoka
Kermit
Monahans Green Wave
Stanton
Monahans
Midland Bulldogs
Big Spring Steers
Big Spring
Three Times Top At Bowling Club
Mrs. Jeanette Pillar and Buddy Smith dominated Pecos Bowling Club last week securing their third straight wins. They claimed the $2.50 high score prizes for men and women keglers respectively. Smith rolled 255 for the men and Pillar 164 for the women.
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Jeanette Pillar
Buddy Smith
Pecos
Smith
Mrs. Pillar
Glamour Girls Grand Feature at Grand Theatre
The comedy drama These Glamour Girls screens today at the Grand Theatre. Lana Turner stars opposite Lew Ayres in her first top billing screen appearance. Anita Louise shifts to a heavier role while Marsha Hunt delivers a dramatic portrayal of a once popular prom queen driven to drastic action.
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Grand Theatre
Lana Turner
Lew Ayres
Anita Louise
Dresden
Marsha Hunt
Pilgrim's Progress Play Staged in Rochester England
A dramatized Bunyan tale titled Pilgrim's Progress will be produced in Rochester, England, bringing a classic allegory to the stage with local staging and performances planned for the community.
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Bunyan
Rochester
England
Civil Service Job Tests Open. Various Agencies Seek Applicants
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for medical officers and agricultural economists across agencies including Public Health Service Veterans Administration Civil Aeronautics Authority and Indian Service. Closing dates vary by region with Alaska special deadlines March 11 1940 and eligibility ages set for senior full and associate medical officer and agricultural grades. Full information available from H P Bryan at the post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commissioner’s Office
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Public Health Service
Veterans’ Administration
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Indian Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
H. P. Bryan
Chasing Danger at Grand Theatre Premiere
The 20th Century Fox desert revolt tale Chasing Danger screens Tuesday at the Grand Theatre starring Preston Foster and Lyn Bari. The cast also features Wallace Vernon Henry Wilcoxon and Joan Woodbury among others.
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20Th Century-Fox
Grand Theatre
Preston Foster
Lyn Bari
Wally Vernon
Henry Wilcoxon
Joan Woodbury
For Sale and Rent Classified Notices
For sale sewing machine almost new bargain price at 119 S Elm St. For rent five room modern furnished house one block from new school see Roy Ligon Pecos Steak House. For sale 1930 model Buick coupe bargain at 40 dollars 621 S Elm St. Mr and Mrs W L Kingston of Balmorhea pioneer residents attended to business matters Monday.
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S. Elm St
New School
Roy Ligon
W. L. Kingston
Balmorhea
Fort Davis visitors stay with Mrs. Bryant family
Mrs. J. P. Weatherby and her daughter Mrs. Jessie Hawes of Fort Davis are visiting this week with Mrs. Asa Bryant. They are joined by Mrs. R. B. Evans of Austin, Bryant’s niece, who will remain for several days.
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J. P. Weatherby
Jessie Hawes
Fort Davis
Asa Bryant
R. B. Evans
Austin
Bryant
Wink Wildcats open 7 A play with 20 6 win over Crane
Wink Wildcats win 20 6 as Crane scores in the second and third but a third quarter offside nullifies a tying TD. J R Callahan returns powering Wink passing attack to a first quarter score from Callahan to Torrance Ezell, with Callahan scoring twice and Ezell adding a 10 yard run. Wink claims district and regional titles status.
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Wink Wildcats
Crane
Wildcats
J. R. Callahan
Wink
Callahan
Torrance
Don Ezell
Ezell
Maynard
Winklers
Jay Francis Co. Falls to Sweetwater Mustangs in Midland
Jay Francis and Co. of the Midland Bulldogs lost to the Sweetwater Mustangs 36 to 13 in Midland. Midland led 7-2 after the first period as Dell Truelove caught a 20 yard pass from Francis for a score, but Sweetwater pulled away in the final period with Bob Headrick scoring three rushing touchdowns and kicking three extra points.
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Jay Francis and Co
Midland Bulldogs
Sweetwater Mustangs
Midland
Bob Headrick
Sweetwater
Francis
Dell Truelove
Truelove
Jay
Bulldog
Headrick
Ineligible Ralph Howard on Crane End grid team
Ralph Lee Howard, rangy end for the Crane football squad, was ruled ineligible for interscholastic competition by the District 7-A grid committee in Mona. The decision cites census records over years, with reopening possible if new evidence emerges.
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Ralph Lee Howard
Crane
Monahans
Howard
Uruguay Wool Exports See German Share Rise
Nearly two-fifths of Uruguay's wool shipments went to Germany this year, signaling a strong trade link between Montevideo and Berlin and highlighting Germany as a dominant market for Uruguayan wool amid shifting regional demand.
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Uruguay
Germany
New 1940 Philco Radios at Brownlee Hardware Pecos
Brownlee Hardware Co in Pecos showcases the new 1940 Philco radios offering modern styling and improved reception. Local shoppers are invited to view the radios and compare features with other models.
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Philco
Brownlee Hardware Co
Pecos
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Elk
Alberta Heights
Collings-Wilson Co
Roper Gas Range
Andy Boyd
Ross and
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T. E. Eisenwine
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Business and Professional Directory
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
Mgr
Phone 66
A. E. Pye
Collings Bldg
Texas
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Security State Bank
W. W. Dean
Mer. Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance Abstracts of Title
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
CNI den Krust Baay
Rena Pecos Tex
Lewis Sheet Metal
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Elliott & Waldron Abstract Co
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
J. L. Kincannon
Opto
Ralph Howard
Crane End
Come ON
Downs-Sullivan Motor CO
Coffield Machine Co
Armature
Pecos Battery CO
Marion Slack
Immune Public Service
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