Four Pecos County Men Leave For Navy Induction
Four Pecos County registrants departed Tuesday for Navy induction: Albert Ivey, William Thomas Truesdell, Ricardo Cano Ruiz, and Jose Aldas Fuentes. Thelbert Roy Drennan was redirected to Los Angeles for induction. Arliss B. Coleman, already accepted, has been inducted into the Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos County
Navy
Albert Ivey
William Thomas Truesdell
Ricardo Cano Ruiz
Jose Aldas Fuentes
Thelbert Roy Drennan
Los Angeles
Calif
Arliss B. Coleman
Marine Corps
New Democratic Candidate Entered by Fort Stockton Ranchman
Russell Payne of Fort Stockton joined the Democratic race for county commissioner Precinct 1. A 43 year old West Texan, he has lived in Pecos county 14 years, ranching seven years and livestock commission work the other seven. He has no prior public office campaigns, is married, and has two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussel Payne
Fort Stockton
Mr. Payne
Pecos County
Livestock Commission
Fort Stockton grease salvage tale ends with action from WPB
A Fort Stockton resident misunderstood the grease collection plan and alerted Mrs. Roosevelt. The War Production Board quickly involved local officials, confirming the town’s grease salvage effort remains strong. The incident highlights telephonic coordination over mail in government matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Frankin Delano Roosevelt
WPB
B & P W Grease Salvage
Austin
Texas
Ballot Draw Set as June 26 New Chairman Confirmed
The Pecos County executive committee sets June 26 to draw for ballot places and print copy. Clyde Wilson replaces G. C Moses as county chairman. Candidates must meet assessed election costs by noon Monday with absentee voting starting 20 days before July 22.
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Pecos County
Justices of Peace
Fort Stockton
Sheffield
Iraan
Imperial
G. C Moses Monday
Clyde Wilson
Pfiester Seeks Pecos County Clerk Nomination
Fort Stockton automobile dealer Roy E. Pfiester announces his candidacy for Pecos County clerk in the Democratic primary on July 22. At 28, he grew up in Fort Stockton, worked in auto service and sales, formed Walker Motor Co, served briefly as an aviation cadet before a medical discharge, and now helps run Pfiester Motors with his father. He is married with a seven month old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E
Bunk) Pfiester
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Mr. Pfiester
Sonora
Hillger
Auto Service
Walker Motor Co
D. C. Thrift
Walker Motor Company
R. L. Walker
Mr. Thrift
Pfiester
Santa Ana
Calif
E. B. Pfiester
Pfiester Motors
Hottest Day of June 1944 Reaches 100 Degrees
Tuesday June 20 1944 was the hottest day this year with temperatures hitting the 100 mark. No rain in the past week and June rainfall stands at 1.45 inches, about 2.5 inches below June 1943 levels. Readings for the past week were recorded by Mrs. M. E. Fincher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Fincher
Which Savings Bonds to Choose for Various Investment Goals
The piece outlines safe options across terms and uses. It details Series E F G savings bonds, Treasury notes and bonds, and certificates of indebtedness for short to long term needs, tax considerations, estate planning, gifts, education, and business reserves.
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Treasury 21
Treasury 2
Treasury
Doctors in War Theme to Head Pecos Bond Show
Pecos County bond buyers can meet the Fifth War Loan quota and enjoy The Story of Dr. Wassell starring Gary Cooper in technicolor. The bond premiere starts 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pecos Theatre lobby, admission by bond purchase, with bonds required for all attendees. G C Moses invites county participation.
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Pecos County
Pecos
Dr. Wassell
Gary Cooper
Arkansas
G. C. Moses
War Bond Drive in Pecos County Near Halfway Mark
Reports show total sales across all bond classes in Pecos County nearing $175000 for the 5th War Loan’s second week, but E Bonds lag with about $45000 of the total. Chairman T B Rhodes urges individual buyers to exceed their self-imposed targets as the July 8 deadline nears to reach the county quota of $120000 for E bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
T. B. Rhodes
Pecos County
Rhodes
Lions Club Officers Set For Ladies Night Barbecue
Fort Stockton Lions Club will install officers for the year starting July 1 during a ladies night barbecue next Wednesday at Rooney Park and the Community Hall. Retiring president M. C. Puckett provides the barbecue. members and wives bring other foods. Officers listed include M. E. Fincher as president, Jack Hubbs and John A. Vickrey as vice presidents, J. G. Huckaby secretary, H. F. Sellers treasurer, Clyde Smith tail twister, and directors Karl Butz and Joe D. Hinson. Barbecue begins at 8:30 p.m. with program and installation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton Lions Club
Rooney Park
M. C. Puckett
M. E. Fincher
Jack Hubbs
John A. Vickrey
J. G. Huckaby
H. F. Sellers
Clyde Smith
Lion
L. H. Whittacre
Karl Butz
Joe D. Hinson
Mrs A C Conner’s Business Trip To Colorado City
Mrs A C Conner made a business trip to Colorado City last week on business. She visited local offices and met with several officials to discuss ongoing commercial projects and future opportunities.
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A. C. Conner
Colorado City
Fort Stockton Welcomes New State Game Warden
Ed R. Schnaubert, longtime Upton County deputy sheriff, is appointed Game Warden for six and a half counties, based in Fort Stockton. He teams with Ray Williams of Alpine to cover Pecos, Terrell, Midland, Upton, Crane, and parts of Crockett. Schnaubert has moved into the former Bruce Hinsey home on Fifth Street with his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Ed R. Schnaubert
Upton County
McCamey
Ray Williams
Pecos County
Alpine
Williams
Commission
Schnaubert
Midland
Ectox
Upton
Crane
Pecos
Terre
Crockett
Bruce Hinsey
Fifth Street
Doug Adams
Orange
Aubrey
U. S. Navy
Kenneth Babcock Not Harmed In Dallas Plane Crash Rumor
The Pioneer learns no crash occurred as Kenneth Babcock former assistant flight commander Gibbs Field was reported uninjured. His father in law Merle Eadleman of McCamey confirms a card from Newark dated June 19 says Babcock is well.
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Kenneth Babcock
Gibbs Field
Dallas
Merle Eadleman
McCamey
Eddleman
Babcock
Newark
N. J
District 6 Co Agents Seek Solutions to Farm Labor Problems
Twenty three Extension Service agents in West Texas District 6 met in Fort Stockton to discuss current farm labor issues. County committee chairmen from a dozen counties also attended to elect district representatives to the state labor committee. Joe Tom Davidson was named chairman and will serve as district liaison to the state committee, with Hal Burnett as vice chairman. The sessions were led by W S Marshall of San Angelo. Jeff Kidd was identified as a special representative on farm labor.
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Extension Service
West Texas
District 6
Fort Stockton
Joe Tom Davidson
Ozona Ranchman
Hal Burnett
Pecos Coun
Imperial
W. S. Marshal
San Angelo
Jeff Kidd
Page
Humble Williams Tes Acidizing at Prospective Depth
Oil field notices from Pecos County report Humble Williams No 1 and other wells progressing toward production. Humble No 1 Williams in section 3 block 114 GC&SF advanced to 3300 feet, mud acidizing planned after 5 percent cementing at 2926 feet. Other wells like Kennedy near Fort Stockton and No 1 Ada C Price are in drilling or dry at depth.
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Humble No
Williams
Gc&sf
Humble
Kennedy
Fort Stockton
T&Ép
B. F. Smith
H. O
Ada C. Price
Pecos County
W. E. Lawrence & Son
Magnolia
Lamar
Churches of Christ Pecos River Camp Meeting Planned
The Churches of Christ from Fort Stockton Sheffield Iraan Sanderson and Ozona plant a permanent camp ground on the Pecos River midway between Sheffield and Iraan for a revival from July 2 to July 9. Rev James F Black of Sheffield and visiting preachers lead services with J G Hufstedter directing song service at 4 and 8 30 pm daily and a free barbecue at six for the evening meal.
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Churches of Christ
Fort Stockton
Sheffield
Iraan
Sanderson
Ozona
Pecos River
James F. Black
J. G. Hufstedter
Lubbock
BPW Club Reports From State Convention in Denton
At the Fort Stockton club session in Mac's Aviation Cafe on Thursday evening delegates Miss Thelma Jean Payne and Miss Efa Lou Brown summarized the state BPW convention held June 8 to 10 in Denton. Mrs. F. BE. Springer stood in for absent officers. Nine new members were elected.
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BPW Club
Denton
Fort Stockton
Mac
Aviation Cafe
Thelma Jean Payne
Efa Lou Brown
F. BE. Springer
Renfroe Files Candidacy For Pecos County Sheriff
C. E. Renfroe, Pecos County ranchman and World War I veteran, files for the Democratic nomination for sheriff tax assessor and collector of Pecos County. Born in 1900 in Scurry County, he moved to Pecos in 1939 from Knox County and served as Pecos County chief deputy sheriff from 1943 to 1944 before returning to ranching. He is married with two children in Fort Stockton schools.
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C. FE. Renfroe
Pecos County
Pecos Coun
K. Renfroe
Scurry County
West Texas
New Mexico
Kon County
U. S. Armed Service
Mr. Renfroe
Fort Stockton
Service Members and Families Update from the War Front
Reports from San Diego and England highlight servicemen wounded in action and those awaiting furloughs. Notes include Lt Francis Williams stationed in Venice Florida with family ties, Sgt Raymond Thomas and Major Pred Jones writing for funny papers, Sgt Bill Dunn up for Good Conduct Medal, and Lt Mann McCain meeting his mother in San Angelo after Marine duty.
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England
Raymond Thomas
Pred Jones
Bill Dunn
Sgt
Thomas
Dunn
Nancy Moore Jones
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Russel Payne
J. L. Mitchell
D. S. Beeman
J. S. Loyd
Robert Dunlan
H. M. Holmes
O. K. Powell
Girvin
Mrs. Smith
Buena Vista
L. J. Calley
Bakersfield
W. S. Hopper
Jake Claiborn
Lions Club
New Dist
Mr. Schnaubert
District 6 Co
Burnett
Humble Williams
Humble Kennedy
Rotary
Churches of Christian
C. E. Renfroe
Ranchman
Our
Wrenne
Pfo
Covor
C. K. Snunnon
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Tarawa
Francis Williams
Army Air Forces
Venice
Florida
Roy Fulcher
PFC
Gene Mann McCain
Walter VcCain
Pendletso
Calf
T. W. Brader
Rosa Mann
Rosa Bradley
Phillip O O’ Connell
Myra Beth
Ruby Ann
Brownwood
J. R O'Connell
O'Connell
Fort Myers
Fla
Cpl
Fenton Criswellel
C. E. Criswell
Morrison Field
Pvt
Bill Baker
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