Pecos Valley Farm to Grow Cantaloupes on 280 Acres
The Tex as Pacific Pecos Valley Experimental Farm near Pecos will plant 50 acres in Pecos cantaloupes, 50 in Honey Dew melons, and 30 in Honey Ball melons on a 280 acre site known as the old Collier place. M R Beamer, linked to Richman & Samuels Inc, will supervise operations. The project aims to show shallow water belt farming potential and attract settlers, with two wells and semi laboring engines to irrigate the fields.
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Yancy Kite
Pecos
Streetcar Interlude Shows Local Developer Pride
The narrator recalls waiting for a street car when a man who had been the subject of previous editorials stopped them. The owner of the corner commented that no photos of his enterprise or Jim King's place had appeared in a magazine showcasing beautiful homes. The exchange ends with a quick hop aboard the car.
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Enterprise Office
Jim King
Pecos Ball Club Opens Season With Wink Humble Clash
Pecos Ball Club plans a Sunday trip to Wink to challenge Humble as the season starts. Lefty Lybrand acts as manager and has lined up several games over the next weeks to have all local clubs begin play. Alpine and Marfa series follow the Humble game with dates April 21 and 28. Club members discuss lineup including Clark Williams battery, Lybrand at first, Asbury at second, Mount at third, Walden or Harris at short, Harris a new infielder from Mississippi A. M. and in outfield, Watson and Wadley. Big town meeting Tuesday at eight at the Fire Hall to select officers, managers and directors.
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Yannigans
Pecos Ball Club
Wink
Humble Ball Club
Lefty Lybrand
Alpine
Marfa
Clark
Williams
Battery
Lybrand
Asbury
Mount
Walden
Harris
Mississippi A. & M
Watson
Wadley
Caroline
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Calley Dies
The infant Calvin Edgar Calley, born February 26, died April 9 after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev L R Doak at Fairview Cemetery. The family and friends extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved couple, Mr. and Mrs Clive R Calley.
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Calvin Edgar
Clive R. Calley
Fairview Cemetery
L. R. Doak
Sweet Shop Reopens With Rich Redesign
The Sweet Shop in red and gold reopened Tuesday after redecorating its interior. Geo. McManus unveiled the refreshed storefront and the public praised the new look and inviting atmosphere.
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Sweet Shop
Geo. McManus
Two Old Members Return to Trustees in School Board
Dr Jim Camp and M W Cetlie were reelected as trustees in the recent school board election. Mrs Clarence Bell is named the third member and the first woman to serve, filling the former L W Anderson seat. Camp, long president, and Collie were returned by large majorities amid multiple candidates on the ballot.
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Jim Camp
M. W. Cetlie
Clarence Bell
L. W. Anderson
Mr. Collie
New Telephones In By May First Plan For City
Pecos & Northwestern Telephone Company plans all homes in the district on the new battery phones by May 1, with investment exceeding 17000 dollars. A new switchboard and upgraded relays will modernize service while the former porch becomes a clerical office. Sanitation changes urged include regular dairy inspections and sewer connections, with city council ready to require home sewer hookup. The State Health Department supports higher milk standards and promotes dairy sanitation nationwide.
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Pecos & Northwestern Telephone Company
Ralph Sparks
Kh. G. Kegert
State Health Department
Dorothy Ann Hat Shop Set To Open In New Zimoner Building
Dorothy Ann Hat Shop announces a formal opening Tuesday April 16 at the Zimoner Building in their new location. Watson and Clark relocate from Chic Shop to offer a model display of latest millinery for all seasons and occasions. Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Clark invite friends and customers to view the new showroom and opening display.
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Dorothy-Ann
Zimoner
Watson & Clark
Court House Getting Real Pretty With Park Plan
A historical note describes courthouse improvements, with a new lawn half a block long, walks lined by fast growing cottonwoods, and flower beds being installed in front and back. Judge McKellar shows a strong interest in beautifying surroundings, with evident progress and garden-like enhancements underway.
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Court House
Grand Theatre Adds New Decorations
Grand Theatre unveils further decor after installing talking pictures. Management plans continued upgrades as patrons respond to the new feature.
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Grand Theatre
County Plans Good Road to Penn Well
County commissioners move to upgrade the Fort Stockton highway to the Penn well area using gravel and new road equipment. J Ek Eisenwine will supervise the project, with a big grader and tractor purchased to improve county roads. The piece also notes a decorated house renovation and a busy theatre district with vaudeville acts and upcoming films.
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Penn Well
Penn
Bowles 1
County Commissioners Court
Fort Stockton
J. Ek. Eisenwine
Precinct One
Commissioners Court
Frances Marcelle Simmons Died Suddenly April 9th
Frances Marcelle Simmons eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simmons died suddenly Tuesday night after a short illness. Born May 30, 1920 in Odessa the girl moved with her family to their present home and attended school. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church with Rev. L. R. Doak and Rev. I. V. Garrison officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
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Clyde Simmons
Frances Marcelle Simmons
Odessa
First Christian Church
Loving Has New Gusher in Fee One
Oil activity surges near Pecos with several wells showing promise. Robt. Pennwell Boles 1 in Reeves county tests oil shows and prepares for casing, while Gulf Production Co. O’Brien 4 near Wickett reports initial flow and drilling progress. In Loving county Lockhart & Company’s Fee 1 yields strong early oil and other wells, including Hubbard-Heirs and Wheat 1-H, progress across Reeves and Culberson counties signals a booming oil field.
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Loving County
Lockhart & Company
Loving Pool
Hotel Graham Gets Large Roof Sign Installed
A large electric sign over 20 feet high was recently installed on the roof of the Hotel Graham. The illumination required more than 200 globes to light the sign.
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Hotel Graham
Graham
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