Cooperation fuels Toyah oil revival in Reeves county
The Toyah community raises funds and labor to restart the Willoughby No 1 derrick near Toyah Ward county. Residents plan to bring in a standard rig, oil and supplies, hoping to quickly strike pay and spur regional development along the Pecos to Toyah oil field. The effort, praised by Willoughby, aims to set a pattern for neighboring towns along the T and P line.
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Toyah
Reeves County
Pecos
Stratton Well
Ward County
Willoughby Well
Pecos-Toyah
Willoughby
United States
East Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bankhead Highway Opposed By Two Gentlemen
The pedagraph notes that both gentlemen opposed the road at this time with bonds voted for that purpose previously, as Dr. Camp informs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Enterprise
Bankhead Highway
Camp
Bankhead Construction Seen Backed by West Texas Community
The editor notes opposition to the project was temporary and that three for one terms make support likely. Dr. Jim Camp is cited as a progressive, cautious about costs, while Mr. Couch backs the construction. The Enterprise aims to avoid targeting any citizen as an opponent.
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Tme
Couch
West Texas
Jim Camp
Enterprise
Dr. Camp
Country Press Tone Elevates Rural News Over City Murk
The Lake Crystal Tribune editor compares country papers with city dailies, praising rural issues like business, church news, civic deeds, schools, marriages, births, and deaths. He notes scandals are rare and when present are handled with discretion, contrasting with urban sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Press
City
Lake Crystal Tribune
Lake Crystal
Man
Tribune
Judge Hunter of Van Horn Seen as Strong Quaid Senate Rival
In El Paso many oppose the Ku Klux Klan and favor Judge J. C. Hunter of Van Horn for state senate against State Representative J. E. Quaid. Hunter’s candidacy, backed by locals who want the Klan kept from power, was publicly endorsed after a lengthy meeting. Hunter agreed to run to aid El Paso and the district in the race to succeed Senator Dudley.
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Ku Klux Klan
J. C. Hunter
van Horn
el Paso
Hunter
Quaid
Dudley
Judge Hunter
Hunter Candidate Favored To Defeat Quaid In El Paso Race
Local supporters urge Judge Hunter as the strongest challenger to Quaid, praising his record as a fighter for El Paso and West Texas. Hunter, a banker and landowner from Van Horn, is portrayed as a positive force who will make the Ku Klux Klan a central issue. Election timing remains unsettled with Dudley’s resignation and governor’s call influencing a 20 to 30 day notice.
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B. F. Berkeley
Alpine
Quaid
Judge Hunter
el Paso
Austin
West Texas
Dudley
Hunter
van Horn
Hail Insurance Ad In Ameca's Largest Company Page
An advertisement notes Hail Insurance carried by Ameca's largest company with W. W. Dean listed as agent. The small line “34-31” appears as a catalog reference.
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Ameica
W. W. Dean
Four Horsemen Film Production Totals Revealed
A detailed summary of the epic film The Four Horsemen describes vast resources and scale. It notes 12 000 workers involved, 125 000 tons of materials, full village sets, a costume factory, armory and shops, 500 000 feet of raw film, 14 cameramen and directors, and a 375 000 dollar art insurance bill. The Rialto will screen the movie on April 10 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicent Balsco Phanez
Woolworth
Colossa
Au Cative
Mero
Rex Ingram
Rialto
Abide With Me Sermon at Church Service Tonight
The Churches Christian Church lists a Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Chas. Young as superintendent. Communion and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon titled Abide With Me. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Sermon If Christ Came to Pecos. A baptismal service follows. Minister C. A. Johnson invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Bible School
C. E
Newman Green
Pecos
C. A. Johnson
Christian Ladies Aid Society Honors Grandma Bell on 79th Birthday
The Christian church Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Sam Prewit's home with Mrs. Ed Vickers leading devotion. The vice president Mrs. Charles Young presented a bouquet to Mrs. M. P. Bell, nicknamed Grandma Bell, on her 79th birthday, as daughter Irene Prewit sang two solos with piano by Mrs. Roger White. Guests included Mrs. W. B. Oates and Mrs. Ira J. Bell. Refreshments followed.
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Christian Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society of the
Christian Church
Sam Prewit
Ed Vickers
Charles Young
M. P. Bell
Grandma Bell
Irene Prewit
Roger White
W. B. Oates
Ira J. Bell
Sunday School Officers Entertained at Easter Themed Event
Mrs T J Hefner hosted the Bible class officers and teachers of the Baptist Sunday School Friday evening at Mrs F W Johnson's home. Easter themed decorations set a festive tone. An instructive program was presented and fruit salad with cake was served.
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T. J. Hefner
Baptist Sunday School
F. W. Johnson
Pecos Abstract Company Notice for Reeve and Loving Counties
Public notice from Pecos Abstract Company referencing Reeve and Loving counties. Details appear in brief OCR fragment 34-31 with no quoted dates or additional actions.
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Reeve
Loving Counties
Pecos Abstract Company
Battery sale at Slack's Battery Station
Exide batteries offered at reduced prices for a limited time. Ford batteries discounted from 21.85 to 16.50. Customers urged to call and compare before buying elsewhere. Phone number listed as 7. 34-1f.
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Exide
Ford
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Pecoe Velley News
Reeves County Record
Eeterprice
Pecoe Times
John Hibdon
Gopy
Peece
Texas
Glaseh
American Press
Senate
Bob Chapman
el Paso Times
THE
Four Horsemen
Literary Diges
Joseph A. Daniel
van Horn, Texas
Toliver
Ice
Pecos Light & Ice Company
Gates
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