Landis Visits Pecos En Route to Chicago for League Review
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball’s grand arbitrator, stopped in Pecos for about an hour on Thursday while traveling from Tucson to Chicago. He dined at Dan Constas' coffee shop, chatted with locals, and plans to assess big league teams before spring training, a twice yearly Pecos routine.
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Dge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Pecos
Tucson
Ariz
Chicago
Judge Landis
Brandon
Dan Constas
Odessa Challenges Pecos Baseball Team
Odessa's baseball team has challenged the Pecos club to a home and home series of practice games. Manager H Doty reports high interest with many candidates training daily at Rotary field as negotiations for dates proceed.
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Odessa
Pecos
H. Doty
Doty
Rotary Field
Legion Members Attend Music Night at Tuesday Meeting
American Legion members enjoyed a program of war time songs performed by Mrs. John Correll Mrs. Lacey Lindsay and Mrs. M T Morrison at their regular meeting. Bonds to fund the Legion Home were announced ready for sale with over 3000 dollars subscribed. The home will be built on lots opposite the courthouse. Rodeo committee chair Carl Eddins announced plans for the Fourth of July rodeo with details to follow.
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American Legion
John Correll
Lacey Lindsay
M. T. Morrison
Legion
Legionnaires
The
Carl Eddins
Rodeo Committee
Perrin
Coe
Wink Piggly Wiggly Pays Damages After El Paso Collision
A Wink Piggly Wiggly truck collided with a cotton picker truck in the El Paso Valley last summer, killing and injuring several. Nine suing parties reached a $7,500 agreed judgment in an El Paso court, with additional settlements made weeks later. The State compliance director for the Lumbermen's Code Authority and Bike Simmons visited recently.
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el Paso
Wink
The
Lumberman’s Code Authority
Bike Simmons
Pecos Country Club Plans Chicken Dinner Golf Match
The Pecos Country Club announces a chicken dinner golf tournament open to all members and associates on Sunday April 15 at the club course. Teams Neck led by Harry Hinkle and Wings led by Albert Sisk compete in in-hole matches with team scores deciding the prize. yearly membership at 2.20 monthly includes golf and swimming. Earl Bell plans a return to competition after a year’s retirement.
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Pecos Country Club
Country Club
Harry Hinkle
Albert Sisk
Wings
Jack May
Dick Chambers
Jack Parker
Bill Kerr
C. C. Jones
Jack Camp
John Ivy
J. W. Craig
Charley Young
Frank White
Ken Regan
Jack Hawkins
M. W. Collie
J. A. Crane
D. W. Bozeman
Jim Camp
Geege van Horn
Bernice McCullough
Mrs. O'Neal
Necks
Harry Watson Jr
Hilliard Camp
Vernon Hicks
C. A. Bulot
H. ©. Holloway
Clarence Mount
Jimmy Morrison
H. H. Johnson
Ir. Doty
Cam O'Neal
Earl Bell
Barney Hubbs
Charley Manahan
Pop Bires
A. C. Preston
Lee Bilberry
W. W. Dean
A. G. Taggart
Harry Hinks
Earl
Tudor family thanks friends for sympathy and flowers
The Tudor family expresses public gratitude for the kindness shown during their bereavement. They especially thank friends for the numerous floral offerings and convey appreciation from Mrs. Charles W. Tudor and Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Tudor.
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DR. Tudor
School Head Named by Wink Board
R. Roberts of Henrietta Texas was chosen to head the Wink school for next year by the board of trustees. Roberts was selected from 35 applicants. Only one other teacher, Coach Lee Johnson, has been chosen and is part of the staff.
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R. Roberts
Henrietta
Texas
Wink
Roberts
Lee Johnson
Cotton Jensen Buys Interest in Rex Tailor Shop
Barstow resident Cotton Jensen closed a deal last week purchasing Net Cavett’s interest in the Rex Tailor shop with Andy Martin. Jensen, known in Wink for leading the dance group Cotton and his Pickers, is described as a hardworking asset to the firm.
Presbyterial Auxiliary Meeting Heads to Pecos
A large Presbyterian gathering from the region will travel to Pecos next week for the 29th annual Warner-Presbyterial Auxiliary meeting. The event runs Tuesday through Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions at the Presbyterian church and related activities.
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Pecos
Warner - Presbyterial Auxiliary
Scout training and finance drive under Buffalo Trail Council
A two weeks course in scouting and security training is held by A. C. Williamson of the Buffalo Trail Council with local Boy Scouts. Delegations from Wink, Mentone, Barstow, and Monahans attend. A finance drive will begin next Wednesday led by H. P. Davis and J. C. Wilson. An outdoor session is planned for April 10.
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A. C. Williamson
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts
Wink
Mentene
Barstow
Monahans
H. P. Davis
J. C. Wilson
Has Operation J F Cookston Brought To Pecos For Major Repair
J A L N M resident J F Cookston was brought to Pecos this week for a major operation. He is reported as in good condition and expected to recover fully. The program includes suppers reports musical items and committee officer appointments for the new year.
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J. F. Cookston
Jal
N. M
Pecos
Weedine
Chuck Wasen
District 9 B Crane Meeting Sets Football Plans
Pecos high school representatives Guy E. Walker and M. P. Withers will attend the District 9 B spring football meeting in Crane. Superintendents and officials from across the district will discuss next year’s schedules referees player eligibility and visiting team accommodations. J. H. Bankston heads football in the district and notes schedules and eligibility will be finalized at the meeting.
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Guy E. Walker
M. P. Withers
Pecos High School
Crane
J. H. Bankston
Pageant and Homecoming Set at Sul Ross Alpine
West Texas duchesses from Eagle Pass to San Angelo will gather at Alpine on April 28 for the dedication of Sul Ross State Teachers College Outdoor Theatre. The program includes a historical Big Bend pageant, a Sul Ross Lobos versus Texas Tech Matadors football game, and a free barbecue with a homecoming dedication ceremony. Bobby Nell Stoker of Pecos is named as Pecos high school's duchess.
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Sul Ross State Teachers’ College
The
Big Bend
Wes Texas
West Texas
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Paso
San Angelo
Sangelo
Sabinas
Bobby Nell Stoker
M. E. Stoker
Pecos High School
Pecos
Miss Stoker
Sul Ross
Dramatic Department
Sul Ross Lobos
Texas Tech Matadors
Cer Mony
Nishr
Pecos Base Ball Team Receives New Uniforms
The Pecos base ball team orders grey uniforms made from Dodge Davis flannel via Leader Grocery and Hardware Co. The chest bears Pecos in three inch block letters. Cap, pants, shirt included. Socks from J C Penney Co. One dozen bats and balls ordered from Pecos Mercantile Co.
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Pecos
Leader Grocery and Hardware Co
Dodge-Davis
J. C. Penney Co
Pecos Mercantile Company
Pecos Red Bluffs To Play Midland
Pecos Red Bluffs set to host the Midland Bulldogs in the second game of the season at Rotary Field. Midland seeks revenge after a 6 to 2 loss last Sunday as Pecos showcases a strong lineup and aims to schedule more games with Roswell El Paso Fort Stockton and McCame r.
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Midland
Midland Bulldogs
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Pecos
Roswell
el Paso
Fort Stockton
McCamer
Mexican All Stars Ready to Start Season
The Mexican All Stars ready to start as the team announces new equipment and promising prospects for the year. Manager Jim Urgundi and manager Jesus Najar emphasize readiness for all comers.
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Jim Urgundi
Jesus Najar
Will Rogers Early Life Tales From a Cowboy to Soldier
The article traces Will Rogers childhood as a cow puncher in Oklahoma Indian Territory, his early cattle ventures, a stint in Argentina, and a foray toward Cape Town for the Boer War before peace halted his career plans and left him broke and seeking work.
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Will Rogers
Circus
Richard Harding Davis
Will
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Amerea
Wil
Buenos Aires
Panapas
Rogers
Werfare
Capetown
Notable vaudeville figure turns to film in Capetown
The piece follows a Western showman seeking new ventures beyond war and travel. He returns to New York after a monologue success, earning a vaudeville offer. His latest Fet film portrait, David Haron, features Louise Dresser Evelyn Veta be and Kent Taylor in principal supporting roles at the Grand.
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England
Paris
New York
Bowers
Fet
Grand Tain Sun-Mer
David Haron
Louise Dresser
Evelyn Vetabie
Kent Taylor Hay
Pecos Valley tennis tourney at Barstow Sunday
The Pecos Valley Tennis Tournament features men and women doubles with matches starting at 2 o clock in Barstow. Teams contending include Toyah Van Horn Pecos Mel tone Fort Stockton Wickett Odessa Midland Bat Stow King Green Gilbert Mout nay among Pecos representatives.
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Pecos Valley
Barstow Sunesy
Toyah
van Horn
Pecos
Meltone
Fort Stockton
Wickett Wink
Odessa
Midland
Bat Stow
Ads Noted in Pecos Enterprise
A Pecos Enterprise reader reports seeing two advertisements featured in the latest edition. The notices highlight local services and promotions of interest to residents.
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Wink Piggly Wiggly
Breen
Churchhill
Pecos Mercantile Co
Pecos, Texas
Licly
Charles W. Tudor
Wink Board
Johnson
Cotton Jensen
Rex
Gene Byrnes
Mamie
Giacs
Pia
E Gene Byenwts
Red Rooster
G. E. Thompson
H. W. Barton
R. FE. Garber
Mentone
Bill Holly
James Starley
Pollard Rogers
Jesse Bush
J. P. J. Stub- Lees
Adley
Red Squirrel
Paul E. Jette
J. A Newport
Richard J. Tucker
J. E. Couch
Clinton A. Oakes
Paul Jette, Jr
Leon R. Barber
Howard Heath
Coyote
John L. Burns
J. F. Biggs
Charfe Dodson
J. I. Kinczman
Harry Clinton
Harrison Beauchamp
Chas
Niccols
Dewey Richburg
J. EB. Craft
Carroll P. Kemn
Herbert Hudler
Laas
Ness
Ary Field
David Harum
Buck Jones
Harum
Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Stepin Fetchit
Frances Dee
Gene Raymond
Alison Skipworth
Nigel Bruce
Harry Green
King Green
Gilbert Moutnay
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