The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 257, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 3, 1954 Page: 3 of 12
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GAS PRODUCERS
GATHER FOR
PRICE-FIX WAR
. fPC Order To Come
~ Under Fire By
E, Industry
2£AN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2—
Iffited industry action against fed-
n*»l control of natural gas produc-
tion is foreshadowed by the gather-
ing here Tuesday and Wednesday
otTexas producers, including maj-
or^oil companies and independent
operators, for the Texas Mid-Con-
tfQSnt Oil & Gas Aassociation meet-
ing.
Ibis will be the first assembly
oCflll segments of the Texas in-
dastry since issuance of the con-
troversial Federal Power Commis-
siiSti order assuming price fixing
amhority over independent produc-
tion. Texas produces about 53 per
cm of the nation’s gas.
At least two speakers at the 35th
Annual Meeting will discuss the
issue that has become the indus-
try's No. 1 problem, according to
program titles announced Satur-
day.
T3ie state's oldest and largest
oil-trade association begins Tues-
day morning at the Plaza Hotel
with a list of speakers which in-
cludes P. C. Spencer, New York,
priiident, Sinclair Oil Corp., and
chairman of the board, American
Petroleum Institute; Admiral Ar-
thflii W. Radford, chairman. Joint
Chiefs—of Staff; Premier E. C.
Manning of Alberta, Canada; Geo-
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. ;
rge T. Naff, Shreveport, president,
and J. C. Donnell IT, Findlay, Oh-
io, president, Ohio Oil Co.
Among the highlights of the two-
day meet will be the presentation
of the Association's Distinguished
Service Award to an outstanding
independent producer and major
company executive. This year's re-
cipients will be E. A. Landreth,
Fort Worth independent, and Ed-
gar F. Bullard, Tulsa, president,
Stanolind Oil & Gas Co.
Fred W. Shield, San Antonio, a
former president of the Association,
will give the welcoming address,
followed by the President’s Ad-
dress by Harry W. Bass, Dallas
Association chief.
Other opening session speakers
Include Naff, who will speak on
"Oil and Gas—The Twins of the
Petroleum Industry,” and Admiral
Radford, whose address will be
"The Evolution of Military Stren-
gth for the Long Pull.”
MISS UNIVERSE BACK IN SCHOOL
CAREER DAY
FOR COLLEGE
IN VICTORIA
Held As Aid To Students
In Selecting
Study
Pres. J. D. Moore of Victoria
College has announced the date for
the second annual Career Day fc>rj Moore, principal of Goliad High;
the college which will be March Carl Chilton, superintendent of
9, 1955.
Representatives of all high schools
In this area met recently with
Victoria College officials to decide
the date, and also to make sug-
gestions for Improving the special
program for that day, according
to Moore.
School in this area were repre-
sented as follows: Patti Welder
of Victoria; T. A. Roach, superin-
tendent; Brother John Kurt of
St. Joseph's of Victoria; C. H.
Mangum, principal of Ceuro
High; W. G. Winchester, princi-
pal of Yoakum High; Robert
Port Lavaca; Claud Miullins sy-
erintendent of Bloomington; C.
D. Holmes, superintendent of In-
THE CUERO RECORD, Sunday, October X, 1954 t
the tint annual Career Day held
at the college.
The purpose of Career Day is to
of vocations.
Ka .chooI„„i„r, wi,„
of Ends High, and B, F. Hnrbonr.! tooc.mln, «* vnnon,
superintendent of Ganado.
Winston L. Zirjacks, vice-presi-
dent of the Victoria College board
of trustees, and Mrs. Zirjacks, and
Pres, and Mrs. Moore, and Dean
and Mrs. John Stormont welcomed
the out-of-town guests to the occas-
ion.
More than 645 high school seniors
were in attendance last spring at
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braaaa wadM. aawa it $25,000. —-
the $15,000 waa the estimated
cost of removing a dead aaa gal
dangling over a 115,000 volt pott-
er line.
vocations and professions in order! Officials said most of the coat
to help them make wiser choices would arise from shutting off a
power line which serves coastal
areas from Waldoboro to Camden.
A stiff breeze would be Just aa
effective as shutdown and ramov*
al, they said.
An Expensive Sea Gull
ROCKLAND, Me., Sept. 30.—j
(UP)—The Central Maine Power
Co., figured Thursday a stiff lites, in the solar system.
There are 31 moons, or tatah
MIRIAM STEVENSON, "Mb* Universe" of 1954, it welcomed back
to Lander college. Greenwood, B. G, by Dr. B. M. Grier, president.
She left a $250 a week Hollywood film contract to return aa a
member of the senior class. (international
Trial Set Oct. 8
by Lt. Gen. Ernest O. Thompson,
Commanding General, Texas Na-
tional Guard, and chairman, Texas
Railroad Commission.
Committee meetings are schedul-
ed during the afternoon. The even-
ing program includes receptions
and dinners for Association di-
rectors and members of the press.
George R. Bryant, Houston, vice-
president, The Texas Company,
will address directors informally
on industry public relations, foll-
owed by the Southwest premiere
showing of "The Story of Col.
Drake.”
Wednesday’s speakers include
Donnell, who will speak on "Con-
sequences of Applying Public Util-
ity Regulation to Natural Gas Pro-
ducers;” Premiem Manning, "Oil
and Gas Development in a New
Frontier;” and Spencer, "Energy
Markets in a Changing World.
Spencer will be introduced by
Frank M. Porter, president, Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute.
The Distinguished Service Award
will be presented to Bullard by
Maston Nixon. Corpus Chr-isti, f that evening will wind up the meet-
president, Southern Minerals Corp.
Geordte formal
TRIAL of musician Oordlv Hor-
mel, meat packing heir, on
charges of poaseasion of marl*
Juana ia set for Oct. 8 in Los
Angeles, (International)
Landreth’s Award will be present-
ed by Hines H. Baker, Houton,
president, Humble Oil & Refining
Co.
The Association's annual golf
tournament will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at Oak Hills Coun-
. try Club. The membership recep-
_I lie Admiral will be introduced' tion and dinner at the LaVillita
The program for ladies will in-
clude a style show luncheon Tues-
day and a luncheon and visit to
three of San Antonio's showpiece
homes oh Wednesday.
Scientific tests have shown
snakes to be completely deaf.
ijLi ditoe
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BUSTER
BROWNS
Buster Browns are built over
live-foot lasts modeled after the feet
of active children. And we check
all vital points to make sure your
child's shoes fit. Bring your child
in today for a pair of Buster Browns,
America's favorite children's shoes.
$uate/i B/imvn
A*niri(«'i Fovontt Chtldren’i Shoes
Boys'
Blue Suede Oxfords
into 12.... $5.95
12% to 3.... $550
BASS SHOE STORE
For the New in Shoes.
Mobile Reconditioning Clinic
Assures Better Used Cars!
Traveling Unit Arrives at
SMITH MOTOR CO. HERE OCT. 4 THRU 7TH
Chevrolet
Representative
Opens Reconditioning
Clinic Here Monday!
tMiiiwgi
in a move to bring you battar-than-avar usad
car and truck buys, one of Owvrolat's mod am
mobile clinics Is hare this week to demonstrate
the very latest methods for quality recondition-
ing of used cart and trucks in our dealership.
Setting a new pace in the automotive field,
these clinics are headed by skilled instructor*
who show the latest application* of modem
reconditioning equipment and methods. The
clinic program is designed to help ui provide
you with the finest reconditioned used cart and
trucks you can buy. These are the cart and
trucks sold to you under the famous red OK Tag
and backed with our warranty In writing.
How the OK Clinic Will
Bring You Better Used
Cars and Trucks
This mobile reconditioning clinic It here to aid
ut in improving our reconditioning procedure
through the Introduction of the very loteit
technique!. The elinie embrace* the 70 itept
and check-point* that trade-int mutt patt to
become OK Used Cor* and Trucks. The pro-
cedure covers appearance and engine recondi-
tioning, adjustment or repair of brakes, steering,
and all other chassis units as needed. It extends
to tire and battery checks, lubrication and re-
finishing needs of interior and exterior. Nothing
is overlooked in the rigid OK routine.
You'll gat a better-thon-avar usad cor at a
low price made possible only through modem
reconditioning engineering. Come in and seat
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factory-guided methodi bring few-ceit efficiency.
Mobil* unit supplement! regular rocondHioning de-
partment equipment during the tllnlt.
fart el re conditioning clinic feel i erring Chevrolet
dealers.
Warronted-ln-wrltlng OK Vend Can era mode poetiblo
through modem reconditioning procedure*.
What the Exclusive OK
Tag Means to You
The OK Tag means that all major functional
units and assemblies of your used car or truck
have been inspected and reconditioned by
qualified personnel to assure you a high standard
of safety, performance ond value. It means that
we stake our reputation that each OK Used Car
is all we represent it to be. OK Used Cars and
Trucks are backed with our warranty In writing.
As a Chevrolet dealer, we can offer you all
the exclusive benefits of the OK reconditioning
program In your used car or truck purchase. A*
a Chevrolet dealer, we can also offer you a
wider variety of trade-in makes and models ...
we sell MORE new cars and trucks and have
MORE used car and truck trade-in*.
These Tags Mean 6 ways Better
] Thoroughly Imparted
2 Racaaditiaaad far
Sofaty
3 Roc auditioned far
rarformonca
4 Rocaaditiaaad far
Volvo
5 Honestly Described
6 WARRANTED IN
WRITING
Your Sign of EXTRA VALUEI
See and Drive Any of These Written-Warranty OK Used Cars
1953 Chevrolet
2-Dr. Sedan
Radio • Heater
Plastic Seat Covers
$1445.00
1951 Chevrolet
2-Dr. Delux
Radio • Heater
Power Glide
2 Tone Grey Finish
$945.00
1951 Plymouth
4-Dr. Sedan
Radio & Heater
$835.00
1954 Chevrolet
2-Dr. Bel Air
Demonstrator
Low Mtlfftfe
Beautifiil 2 Tone
White Side Tires
$350.00 Di*.
SMITH MOTOR CO.
712 E. Broadway /diiIWiu#* Cuero, Texas
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The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 257, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 3, 1954, newspaper, October 3, 1954; Cuero, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth698687/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Cuero Public Library.