So Hilton came. He wanted to buy the bank in Cisco, but the deal fell through. Seeking a place to sleep, Hilton stayed at the Mobley, which was so busy, oilfield workers slept in eight-hour shifts. Hilton literally collided with the owner in the crowded atmosphere. That was all the opening Conrad Hilton needed.
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