Farmers Sign On To Cotton Acreage Reduction Pact
Pecos and Reeves County cotton growers approve the Farm Relief act reducing cotton acreage 25 to 40 percent. County agent Captain L F E Bailey says farmers are eager to sign contracts this summer for cash payments of 6 to 12 cents per pound or 7 to 20 per acre with options on government cotton. Messages from C A Cobb assure every farmer will be reached and can sign regardless of location.
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Pecos County
L. F E. Bailey
Pecos
Reeves
Bailey
C. A. Cobb
Washington
O. B. Martin
College Station
Texas
Cantaloupe Drive Exceeds Goal in County Experiment
The cantaloupe experiment backed by the Lions Club raised 291 in cash toward a 495 guarantee for 37 acres. A five farmer five business committee prepares sale plans with August season opening and a 50 mile transport radius. Local business leaders back the project, aiming to prove cantaloupes as the county’s top crop.
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Lions Club
Marketing Association
Texas
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Carpenter
Mr and Mrs Harry Carpenter announce the birth of a son on Monday June 24 at Camp Hospital Pecos. The infant weighs six and a quarter pounds and both mother and baby are in good health. Relatives send congratulations and cigars are mentioned in lighthearted fashion.
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Harry Carpenter
Camp Hospital
Pecos
Harry
Mrs. Carpenter
Mac Sawyer
Government farming campaign praised as historic revival effort
The note describes contracts on the way to farmers and warns against padded bids, with local agents and committee members named. It lauds the government agriculture campaign as a transformative effort intended to boost production, restore the rural economy, and align estimates with actual yields. Farmers Bailey Schlegel Casebier Niemann Bar ron are involved locally.
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Bailey
Joe Schlegel
John Casebier
Adolph Niemann
EF. B. Barron
Imperial
Buena Vista
Pecos Rodeo Hall of Fame Rider Rejoins 50 Years On
Henry Slack, pictured on Pecos courthouse lawn, rode in the 1683 world first rodeo and will ride again at the Pecos rodeo from July 2 through 4. Known across the Trans-Pecos cattle camps of the 1880s, he remains a landmark figure in local rodeo history.
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Pecos
Texas
Henry Slack
Fort Stockton High Builds Cement Courts With Community Help
Fort Stockton Public Schools celebrate completion of two cement tennis courts funded by the Senior Class local businessmen and R F C labor. Public access is free. Marvin Butz seeks West Texas tennis league with east and west divisions start date July 9 and a meeting at City Hall Friday night to organize teams captains and playoffs.
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R. F.C
J. F. Reeves
Fort Stockton
Marvin Butz
Midland
West Texas
Lamesa
Big Spring
Odessa
Pecos
Wink
Barstow
Butz
Steers Ready to Tangle with Pyote in Weekend Clash
Fort Stockton prepares for a fast battle against Pyote Indians after warmups with Monahans and Royalty. Pyote, the season’s strongest foe besides Wink, boasts a classy sandlot outfit and top hurler set to face Bob Bennett. Fans urged to attend and back the Steers early in the season.
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Fort Stockton
Pyote Indians
Monahans
Royalty
Pyote
Wink
Bob Bennett
Mrs Ladonia Goram Returns From Merizon Visit
Mrs Ladonia Goram returned Tuesday from Merizon where she had gone to visit her sister who had been quite ill. She is on the road to recovery now.
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Ladonia Goram
Merizon
Ozona Seeks 10000 for Fourth of July Celebration
Ozona aims to attract at least 10000 visitors to its seventh annual Independence Day festivities in Pecos County. The three day event features five daily races, morning stock sales, three major dances, free barbecue, and a rodeo each afternoon. W F White, Ozona Stockman publisher, invites all residents to attend.
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Ozona
Pecos County
W. FE. White
Ozona Stockman
Old Scout's Tale of Geronimo Remains Remembered
W. J. Jack Arno who died here long ago left a vivid recounting of Geronimo's surrender. The article notes his long career as a southwestern scout and his many experiences including clashes with Indians, as shared with Judge O. W. Williams and reprinted for readers.
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W. J
Jack” Arno
Geronimo
O. W. Williams
Southwest
My Journey with a Texas Trail Herd to Duncan Arizona
In spring 1884 I reached Duncan on the Gila River Arizona with a trail herd from Texas destined for Ward and Courtney contractors on a narrow gauge railroad. I previously served as a scout and messenger for the U S Army after the Bullis Kickapoo fight in 1877 and later worked as a horse wrangler for Lytle and McDaniel in Dodge City and Hays City Kansas. Geronimo's campaign against settlers loomed as troops and volunteers pressed the Apache in New Mexico and Arizona.
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Gila River
Arizona
Duncan
Texas
Ward
Courtney
Mexico
United States Army
Kansas
Dodge City
Hays City
Lytle and
McDaniel
Geronimo
New Mexico
Lions Club Barbecue and Installations at Rooney Park
Lions Club members and families host a barbecue at Rooney Park next Wednesday at six, with entertainment including a bathing revue a swimming match and a beauty prize awards ceremony. W P Rooney, retiring president, chairs events with installation of officers and dozen new member initiations.
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Lions Club
Rooney Park
Blues
Ben Owen
Red Rover
Tom Bobo
W. P. Rooney
McClure Well Delivers Big Pay in Lime Field
McClurewell No 1 Pecos Valley Oil Co found pay in Permian lime at 1600 feet in section 36 block 3 H&TCRR. Flowing oil steady with no decrease yet, depth about 1615 feet. Other wells in the field report gas shows and ongoing drilling while operations resume after shutdowns.
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McClurewell No. 1
Pecos Valley Oil Co
Yates Pool
H&tcrr
Winfield-Kimberlin
Gregg
H&gn
Humble Oil & Refining Co
White-Baker
Cooper Et al
Perry
Pecos Crude Oil Purchasing Co
A&m Petroleum Co
No. 1 University
Miss Jackie Annesley Opens Beauty Shoppe in Dallas
Miss Jackie Annesley of Denison Texas arrives to supervise the Art Style Beauty Shoppe at Mrs. E W Bennett residence. She carries a diploma from a recognized school and is praised for efficiency and knowledge of late beauty culture changes.
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Jackie Annesley
Denison
Texas
E. W. Bennett
Government aid to spur road work on Highway 67
Delegates at the Brownwood convention announced plans to finish paving and topping Highway 67 from Texarkana to Presidio. After a $24,000,000 federal allocation to Texas, the Pecos County group pursued immediate contracts and secured right of way. Fred Cliett and C. F. Casebier led local efforts, with Dodd Price named president.
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Texarkana
Presidio
Brownwood
Texas
Highway 67 Association
State Highway Commission
Pecos County
Girvin
Brewster County
Fred Cliett
Santa Fe Ry. Co
C. F E. Case
Ier
New
Dodd Price
San Angelo
C. E. Casebier
Cliett
Casebier
Mrs Rooney Family Return From New Mexico Resort Tour
Mrs Alvin Rooney and her son Al Jr along with her mother Mrs Davenport completed a lengthy trip to New Mexico resorts. Destinations included Carlsbad Cavern Ruidosa Lodge and El Paso. They traveled with Mr and Mrs Oscar Roberts of Alpine.
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Alvin Rooney
al Jr
Davenport
New Mexico
Carlsbad Cavern
Ruidosa Lodge
el Paso
Oscar Roberts
Alpine
Pecos Men Visit Local Deputy U S Marshal
E. G. Doty a deputy U S Marshal and J. P. Stubblefield from Pecos were visitors here on Thursday.
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E. G. Doty
U. S. Marshall
J. P. Stubblefield
Pecos
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Henry
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Trans-Pecos
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