Continued Activity in North Pecos County Reveals New Drill Sites
North Pecos County shows ongoing oil exploration with several proposed and underway wells. Crane men plan a 3,000 foot cable tool test near Imperial, while Richardson and Bass report a productive No 2 Texas Cotton Industries well in the San Andres field with initial output of 109.9 barrels and significant water cut. Additional locations, including Leha Anco 1,000 field projects, are slated near Imperial as crews shift to deeper testing and acidizing the San Andres pay zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos County
Imperial
B. F. Weekley
W. W. Allman
Crane
L. L. Borgens
H&gn
Abell-San Andres
San Andres
Richardson and Bass
Texas Cotton Industries
TCE
Wilson P. Hammens
Town Realty Trust
Pecos Valley
Abercrombie
J. Raton
Northeas
Fort Stockton Census Shows Urban Drift and Civic Plans
Census trends reveal growth in Fort Stockton and Brewster County with rural-to-urban migration and higher living standards. The report notes construction gains but not proportional population rise, plus missed persons blanks and a civic drive to implement cooperative street and house numbering for improved navigation.
Valuation Hearings Set by City Board on Tax Reassessment
City Equalization Board schedules final hearings on tax evaluation changes at City Hall from night to morn. May and Miss Jang Reckney, city assessor, urge all objectors to attend. Board members include Homer Walker and S. J. Gon, with a plan for a complete revaluation survey by next year.
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Equalization Board
City Hall
Jang Récpney
Ely
Booth
Heard
Ety Moneger
Dertexsa
Homer Walker
Sim Loyd
S. J. Gonsalen
Ligon
Dyche Receives Two Home Building Permits in Week
Contractor Dyche was issued two building permits by the Chynok Furi Blockion this week. Each permit authorizes a 42 by 30 foot home in the Orient Addition for residential use. One project is on North Rio Street between Eighth and Ninth, the other at North Missouri and Seventh Streets. Each structure carries a $5,000 permit value.
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Armit Biche
Chynok Furi
Orient Addition
North
Rio St
Eighth and
Ninth
North Missouri
Seventh Streets
Senator Vick Campaign Stop in Fort Stockton West Texas
Texas lieutenant governor candidate Senator Kyle Vick of Wasp ca visited Fort Stockton yesterday during a West Texas campaign swing. He met with Senator H L Winfield with whom he served in the Senate. Vick brings ten years in the Senate and has acted as lieutenant governor. He authored several bills and constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Vick
Wasp
Texas
Fort Stockton
West Texas
H. L. Winfield
Senate
Vick
Census status delayed in Becos County district office
District office in Odesaa continues handling census files for Becos County and will release results once tabulation is complete. Mayor was informed by area official George Kester that registered letters will notify the mayor and county judge, but no date was given. No other person has authority to release census information.
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Becos County
Odesaa
Ert Ae
George Kester
Kester
Democrats donate funds for campaign in Texas
Democrats in Pases County contributed the equivalent of seven 625 plates at Saturday dinners to raise campaign money. The funds were sent to the Democratic headquarter for party campaign efforts led by Vice President Alben Barkley.
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Pases County
Alben Harkley
Cane
Austin
Yucebors
Canmpalga’ Fonds
Commencement Talks Review Highlights 1959 Class
The 1959 Port Steckto High School graduation featured student speakers including valedictorian Connie, with remarks on four years of high school, future leadership, and the value of extra effort. The Rev Cantrell gave invocation, and Frank Baker delivered the anniversary address with musical accompaniment from Walter Counts and a quintet.
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Roben Convex
Apeak- OB
Mary Loviee Mayes
Thadd
Fiooe Mendel
Port Stecktoi
Rhea
Enrth
Petako
Pavantian
Lew
Mope
Connie
Eecessful
Tito
Miss Counts
Chaey Cantrell
Gira
Walter Counts
Binge Lexter
Baker
Hunt Farks
Ty Ryan
Sim Reeves
Albert Hallford
Fort Stockton to Mark Houses and Streets in Numbers Project
The Pecos County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a cooperative program to install aluminum street markers and house numbers in Fort Stockton. Funds from numbers sold will fund intersection markers and residential numbering. The plan aims to begin post for new deliveries and requires residents to pick up numbers at the Chamber to save time. Fort Stockton graduation notes list the 1950 high school class with names and speakers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fort Stockton
Rory Stockton
Pecos County
Chamber of Commueres
Pen
Stocktons
Chamber of Commenyce
Amy Persian
Chamoer of Commerce
Clouds and drizzle temper late May heat at Fort Stockton
Low cloud cover and light drizzle moved into Pecos County Friday morning, easing the heat and moistening ranges and farms. A total rainfall of 0.36 inch was recorded at the J E Deck farm near Fort Stockton, as temperatures for the past week were reported by Mr. Deck.
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Pecos County
J. EB. Deck
Fort Stockton
Mr. Deck
Postoffice Lease Talks Under Rep Kin Regan Review
Representative Kin Regan reports ongoing efforts to secure new post office quarters for Fort Office Department. He cites discussions with council and developers about a proposed building on Main Street, with plans to renew the old quarters temporarily while a long term site is pursued.
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Stockton
Kin Regan
Conrcereo
Fort
B. A. Roberteon
Andy Fo Eftyson
Main Street
Eee
Intel
Old Spanish Trail Group Revives Tour Fund Drive
The Old Spanish Trail aims to attract travelers along US 290 by printing and distributing 259000 folders about tourist and scenic spots. OST volunteers seek 1500 dollars from towns between San Antonio and Sonora to fund signs and materials with Wyman and Mrs Cecil Marshall connected to the effort.
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Nation Mente Wye
Beaumont
Busijac AM
US 290
Ven Horn
U.S
Census correction request for overlooked individuals in Eetor County
The notice requests information to correct possible omissions in the census. Send details to George Kessler, Area Census Supervisor, at the Equity County Courthouse in Odessa Texas. Include the name of the family or individual, age, and relation to head of household.
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George Kessler
Eetor County
Odesaa
Texas
Avila Youth Faces Murder Charge in Fatal Stabbing
Avila teen is indicted by Pecos County grand jury on murder charges in the fatal stabbing of 16 year old David Benavides during a Saturday evening attack. Authorities say Avila fled the scene before officers arrested him Sunday, and the case proceeds as district attorney Hart Johnson seeks a murder with malice aforethought verdict.
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Avila
David Benavides
Iseebo
Tinwoy
Asie
Pecos County
Ayise David Benavides
Benavidee
Frank Morhien
Morales -Antt
Avia
Benavides
Pens
Bill
Aviles
Enavides
Rived
Tom MeKienzie
Mercoe Garza
Ysate Ramirez
Maynox
Hal Black
Fort Stockton
Hart Johnson
Negro Fugitive from Houston Arrested Near Bakersfield
Deputy Sheriff Wayne Cummins of Iraan with Constable Malcolm Reimers and Odessa officials arrested Morris Bessard a 20 year old Houston robbery and rape suspect in the Bakersfield farm area after a year on the wanted list. He was held in Odessa awaiting Harris County transfer while two co defendants later received death sentences one executed already and the other slated for May 31.
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Wayne Cummins
Iraan
Malcolm Reimers
Upton County
Johnnie Hall
Ector County
Odessa
Bakersfield
Houston
Morris Bessard
Harris County
Bessard
Funeral for David Panavides Monday
Funeral services for David Panavides were held Monday at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Pyanchi officiated with pallbearers including Rt. Gonzales, Jessie Gontaleg, Vacquer, Oustri Hrintero and Jove Chardtay. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lele Velasjucs, three brothers and three sisters. The mass was followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Ryeent Rao
Matiésy Af
Aseph
Tathitie
Jw. Pyanchi
Gonzales Jessie
Gontaleg Fonts Vacquer
Oustri Hrintero
Jove Chardtay
Ile
Mra
Lele Velasjucs
Faress
St. Joeph Comatrmpu
Last Day to File for County and Precinct Offices
Prospective county and precinct candidates must file by June 11 for a ballot spot. On June 17 the Pecos County Democratic Executive Committee will set proportional election costs based on office importance and candidate count. Filers must pay by June 24 or be removed from the ballot.
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Pecos County
Democratic Executive Committee
Geax Reeves
Focus County Democratic
Hodges Seeks New Tax Office in Pecos County
Delmon Hodges, in his third year as Pecos County deputy tax assessor, announced his bid for the new office of tax assessor and collector if census projections create separation from the sheriff’s office. A Fort Stockton native and WWII veteran, Hodges studied at Sul Ross College after military service.
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Delmon Hodges
Pecos County
Hodges
Fort Stockton
United States Navy
Sul Ross College
The
Tax Office
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Dallas
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