Bickley, Carl and Jack Akin 1978-11-08
Cecil Bickley, retired grocer, and Jack Akin, retired druggist, talk about their lives in Denver City, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Carl Bickley
Additional Parties Recorded: Jack Akin
Date: November 8, 1978
Location: Denver City, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Cecil Bickley,
Denver City, Texas (1939),
South Denver City, Texas,
Competition,
Promoters,
Oil,
L. P. Bennett lease (1930s),
Leases,
Ben Agan,
South Denver City,
Grocery store, Mr. Bickley,
Failure,
Electricity,
Mr. Cox, generator,
Rates,
Texas - New Mexico utilities,
Denver City,
Cafes,
Hotels, bathrooms,
Camps for oil people,
Businesses,
Grocery,
Bank, Brownfield, Texas,
Roads,
Incorporation (1940),
City Council,
Money,
Schools,
Oil companies,
High school (1940),
J. W. Jones, superintendent,
Shell gasoline plant,
Flare,
Housing,
Workers,
Law enforcement,
Bank, Denver City,
Grocery business,
Houses,
Brick
Tape 1, Side 2:
Denver City,
Rationing,
Transportation,
Freight line,
Drugstore,
Jack Akin,
Hospital (1950),
Doctors,
Watson, Texas,
Alcohol,
Medical situation,
Gas plant,
City Council,
Fire department,
Jack Akin,
Drugstore,
Land,
Streets,
Prices,
Credit
Range Dates: 1930-1950
Bulk Dates: 1930-1950
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