Red Bluff dam project halted amid dawn of disappointment
The editor laments the closure of work on the Red Bluff dam near the New Mexico border, calling it a tragic joke by the government. A April 4 engineers conference will decide if construction resumes, with little hope for revival. The halt impacts Pecos residents, landowners, workers, and investors who anticipated irrigated land and town growth.
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Red Bluff
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Santa Fe Railway
Pecos Valley Vows Resolve Over Red Bluff Dam Delays
In a clear statement the Pecos community rejects blame shifting by Carlsbad and The Current Argus. They promise completion of the Red Bluff Dam, resume plans aligned with foundation contingencies, and invite Carlsbad to the dedication two years hence while asserting Pecos will persist without Carlsbad help.
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Carlsbad
Argus
Texas Poryn
Pecas Valley
Rel Rints
Pecos Todvereh
Pecos
Texas
Poet Reflects on Loyal Dog Amid Tragic Death
The Pai nt-Teachers' Association of Texas marks Humane Education Week with a poem by Sister Francis of Cocos about a devoted dog that guarded its master and family during a fatal incident near schools. The verse depicts the dog's steadfast vigil and a car accident that left a wounded pet.
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Asociation
Texas
Francis
Cocos
Fast Time On Big Project For Pecos Water Line
Two miles of soft water pipe for Pecos mains lay ready, with a southern terminus trench being dug. A digger progresses about 2000 feet of pipe daily under main contract by Lytle and Sons Co. of Sioux City. Reservoirs at soft water well sites will begin once materials and machinery arrive.
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Pecos
Grand theatre remodel under way in Pecos Valley
The Grand theatre is undergoing a major remodel to match top venues. Improvements include enhanced sound with new machinery, redesigned seating, new drapes and carpets, redecorated front and lobby, a factory built cooling system, and promises to be the coolest spot in Pecos Valley this summer.
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Pecos
Pecos Valley
Smallpox Cases Reported in Pecos Prompt Warnings
Several smallpox cases have been reported in Pecos during the past week. Physicians warn of contagion and urge prompt steps. many vaccinations have already taken place to prevent an epidemic.
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Pecos
McKeen Family Relocates to Pecos Texas
C. W. McKeen and family formerly of Wichita Falls have moved to Pecos. McKeen serves as superintendent of production for the Barnsdall Oil Company in west Texas and New Mexico. The family resides in the F. W. Johnson house.
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C. W. McKeen
Wichita Falls
Pecos
Mr. McKeen
Barnsdall Oil Company
West Texas
New Mexico
McKeens
F. W
Porter couple welcome a new baby boy
Mr and Mrs J R Porter announce the birth of a boy this week. The baby arrived Wednesday and both mother and son are doing nicely. Congratulations.
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J. R. Porter
Pecos Baptist Royal Ambassadors Hold Alamo Playground Picnic
The Royal Ambassadors chapter of Pecos Baptist Church with about 25 boys hosted a weekly meeting as a picnic at the Alamo playgrounds last Saturday.
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Royal Ambassadors
Pecos Baptist Church
Alamo
Porter Rankin Visits Pecos From Midland
Porter Rankin of Midland, contractor finishing the Evans et al. well in northern Loving County, was a Pecos visitor on Wednesday.
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Porter Rankin
Midland
Evans
Loving County
Pecos
Dr C G Smith Preaches at Pecos Sunday
Dr C G Smith president of McMurray College Abilene spoke at the Methodist church in Pecos Sunday morning preaching at 11 o clock.
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C. G. Smith
McMurray College of
Abilene
Pecos
Pecos federal building ground broken amid plans for large rodeo
Ground breaking for the Pecos federal building occurred with Mayor Toliver and other officials present. A. Hanson of R. E. McKee Construction outlined foundation lines as machine work begins. The 76 by 95 foot two story structure on North Street will have a basement half the lower floor. Rodeo manager Fenton Alley was appointed for the 1935 Pecos Rodeo to be held July 4 5. About 150 men may gain work on the project as government engineer Rick Wagner from Baton Rouge plans to participate on Saturday.
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Pecos Chamber of Commerce
First Earth
B. A. Toliver
Pecos City Studio
A. Hanson
R. E. McKee Construction Co
Narth Street
Anl
R.ick. Wagner
M. W. Collie
Wagner
Baton Rouge
Tua
Toyah Well Near Toyah to Reach Delaware Sand
The Eppenauer-Cunningham No. Tillar wildcat well in the Wyatt Survey near Toyah was expected to reach the Delaware sand this week end. Drilling at about 3850 feet, last reports Thursday noted strong water flow around 3750 feet but not believed to originate from the hole bottom.
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Toyah
Delaware
Baren Hubbs Judge Dale and Hudson Trip to Ft Stockton
Barne Hubbs Judge Dale and W A Hudson traveled to Ft Stockton on a business trip Thursday.
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Barney Hubbs
Judge Dale
W. A. Hudson
Ft. Stockton
Injured Worker Suffering Eye Burn In Pecos Hospital
M. L. McDonald, a worker on the Johnson lease near Mentone, was burned when hot babbitt metal sprayed into his eyes during a Wednesday accident. Doctors at Pecos hospital say recovery is hoped though eyesight may be impaired.
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M. L. McDonald
Johnson
Mentone
Pecos
Baby Boy Welcomed at Red Bluff Home
A fine baby boy arrived Tuesday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McKetchnie in Red Bluff. The parents report both mother and child are doing nicely.
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H. G. McKetchnie
Red Bluff
Heard and Bell Named Aldermen in Tecos City Election
J. B. Heard and Young Bell were elected to Pecos city council, defeating B. T. Biggs and B. A. Odens. Bell was re-elected, Heard is new. Total 454 votes, turnout about 60 percent of last year. The council will include one new member and four incumbents.
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J. B. Heard
Young Bell
Tecos
Pecos
Bell
Heard
School Board Vote Slated Saturday
The city trustee election will be held Saturday to select two school board members. Ballot names include R. E. Winlen W. W W. Dean Charles Witzgernd and I. Rk. Titus. A large turnout is expected with polling at the public library.
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R. E. Winlen
W. W W. Dean
Charles Witzgernd
I. Rk. Titus
Public Library
Dr Davidson to Dallas
Dr Davidson, a physician at the Red Bluff dam, left Wednesday for Dallas and will return Sunday.
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DR. Davidson
Dallas
Red Bluff Dam
Broadway of America Motorcade to Visit Pecos Sunday
About 100 delegates of the Broadway of America highway association will pass Pecos Sunday at 3 10 pm en route to Nashville Tennessee for their annual convention. The motorcade began in San Diego on Thursday and will travel six to seven days. Pecos Chamber of Commerce members will greet the visitors for a 15 minute stop, with locals urged to join the welcome.
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Broadway of America Highway Association
Nashville
Tenn
Pecos
San Diego
Chamber of Commerce
Stirring Religious Drama The Rock Presented at Pecos Baptist Church
Mary F. Hamlin's The Rock in three acts will premiere Easter Sunday April 21 at 8 pm in the Pecos Baptist church. Directed by E H Ratliff with Horace Woodruff J P Donnell Wallace Anderson Milton Wadley H P Bryan Mrs E W McFarling and Mrs W R Preslar in the cast. Elaborate costumes stage lighting and a special setting accompany the production as rehearsals continue for over six weeks.
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the Baptist Church
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Pecos
Horace Woodruff
J. P. Donnell
Wallace Anderson
Milton Wadley
H. P. Bryan
E. W. McFarling
W. R. Preslar
Mary F. Hamlin
Salt Cedar Saga Narrates West Texas Origin Tale
West Texas pioneer C. I. Buchholz recounts planting the first salt cedar in Pecos Valley in 1886 after transporting cuttings from Galveston Island. He describes the journey from Fredericksburg, the swaying wagon load, and the tree’s enduring growth as a landmark of a new nation.
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West Texas
Buchholz
West, When Hardy Sons and Daughters of the Soil
West Tejas
Pecos
Pecos Valley
Pecos City
Llano County
Fredericksburg
Capt. Krauskopf
Galveston Island
Bermuda
Park favored in Guadalupe Mountains proposal
The Associated Press quoted Judge W. R. Ely of Abilene, member of the state highway commission, as favoring a national park in the Guadalupe mountains north of Pecos. The plan centers around El Capitan, the highest peak in Texas, highlighting one of the state’s most scenic regions.
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Associated Press
W. R. Ely
Abilene
State Highway Commission
Guadalupe Mountains
Pecos
Texas
el Capitan Mountain
State
Tex
Dowling Daughter Dill Ill This Week
Patsy Dowling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dowling, has been ill for several days this week.
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Patsy Dowling
Paul Dowling
DIES HERE THURSDAY OF ROUSING TEXAS PIANIST
Mrs. Lucy Leeman Lindsay a prominent trans Pecos musician died Thursday on her 49th birthday after influenza pneumonia and complications. She was born 1886 in Fairyland Texas and grew up in Merkel Pecos then trained at Polytechnic college and Wetheford college. She married Frank Mitchell in 1912 with two sons Frank Leaman and John Edward and later A V Lindsay in 1926 producing son Jack Allen Lindsay. She leaves a sister Mrs J L Mann and brothers W B Leeman and E K Leeman.
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Vecos
trans-Pecos
Mrs. Lindsay
Fairyland
Hopkins County
Texas
Merkel
Pecos
Leeman
Lindsay
Polytechnic College
Wetherford College
Frank Mitchell
Frank Leeman Mitchell
John Edward Mitchell
Ers
Twins Arrive in Monahans Parents Welcome Twin Boys
Mr and Mrs Fred Landers of Monahans are the parents of twin boys born at a local hospital on Wednesday. The mother and babies are reported to be doing fine by doctors.
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Fred Landers
Monahans
Dallas Engineer Picked to Inspect Red Bluff Dam
O N Floyd a Dallas based engineer was approved by PWA authorities as consulting engineer to inspect the Red Bluff dam foundation and advise on future steps. He visited with Julian Montgomery Fort Worth PWA engineer to assess the core trench foundations and write a district wide report for PWA guidance. The Red Bluff board will hear Floyd’s findings Friday afternoon amid statements that PWA leaders see no jeopardy to eventual project completion. Floyd plans to return to Dallas Friday.
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O. N. Floyd
Dallas
PWA
Red Bluff
Mr. Floyd
Julian Montgomery
Fort Worth
Flood
Cattle Shipped to Grassland as Drouth Grips Pecos County
Drought conditions in Pecos country push ranchers to move cattle to better pastures. County Agent Ted Johnston reports shipments head to California grasslands and to grazing lands in southwestern Texas where forage remains abundant.
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Drouth
Pecos
Ted Johnston
California
Texas
Dentist Becomes New Scoutmaster in Pecos
Dr. Byron Lackey, a popular new Pecos resident and dentist, is appointed Scoutmaster of Boy Scout troop 67, taking over from J. E. Couch whose other duties led to resignation. Lackey brings enthusiasm and strong boy support for the scouting program.
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Byron Lackey
Pecos
J. E. Couch
Dr. Lackey
Four Stranded Travelers In Pecos After Fraudulent Bus Fare
Henry Kreuc reports Berna Wood of Wisconsin and three others were left in Pecos after paying for bus travel from Phoenix to Chicago. They were to be picked up by an Auburn sedan driver named McDonald the next morning. Victims include Bill Bye and Richard A Norton. luggage and money were lost.
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Arizona
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Bernawood
Wis
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McDonald
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