Pecos recollections from Comstock and Saratosa mail mixup
Comstock, a Wisconsin retiree, revisits Pecos 64 years after 1871 and recalls a cattle drive through Castle Gap and the Pecos River. He shares rough memories of rustling dangers, and later headlines note Mayor Williams finding an old five year old mail bill at the Saratosa post office.
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Gg. Comstock
Pecos
Comstock
Waukeska
Wisconsin
California
W. A. Hendricks
Saratosa
Mr. Wiliams
Billy Ned
Williams
Methodist Conference to Gather in Pecos Next Week
A Roswell district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will bring over 100 delegates from more than 25 New Mexico and Texas churches to Pecos. Sessions run Monday afternoon to Wednesday noon at First Methodist Church with out-of-town visitors hosted by local members.
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Pecos
Roswell
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
New Mexico
Texas
Iraan
Toyah
Odessa
First Methodist
Methodist Church
Wink Group
Woman’s Missionary Society
Unusual Two-in-One Egg Delights Early Breakfast
A farmer named Mr Williams found an egg that contained another normal egg inside its shell. The surprising double egg appeared at breakfast after the outer shell cracked open. The incident described as a fine and unusual meal sparked curiosity about how the two eggs formed within one.
Fort Davis Man III B. B. McCutcheon Sr Ill in Hospital
Fort Davis resident B. B. McCutcheon Sr. is hospitalized with four serious illnesses. Friends wish him a speedy recovery and return home.
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Fort Davis
B. B. McCutcheon, Sr
Pecos Woman Reports Husband Recuperating After Major Operation
Lois Deering says her husband Louis Deering is recovering from a major operation performed at a local hospital. She reports he is convalescing nicely and improving since the procedure on Wednesday.
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Lois Deering
Pecos
Nitta
Toyah Test Near Contracted Depth in Wyatt Survey
The Eppé nauer Cunningham wildcat near Toyah showed gas but no oil at 4075 feet in the Delaware sand, approaching the contracted depth of 4100 feet this week.
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Toyah
Delaware
Red Bluff Receives Official City Postoffice Designation
Red Bluff was designated as a city post office this week by the Postmaster General. M. J. Armstrong of Grand Falls is named postmaster, replacing prior routing of mail to Orla where Postmaster Hall Olds handled services. The designation signals permanence for the boom town.
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Red Bluff City
Postmaster General of
United States
M. J. Armstrong
Grandfalls
Orla
Hall
Red Bluff
Potatoes Bring Relief to Reeves County Unemployed
Two carloads of 72 000 pounds of Idaho potatoes arrived in Pecos for FERA relief distribution to Reeves and neighboring counties. Reeves reports 510 relief cases affecting 1480 people about 20 percent of the county. Balmorhea at highest per cent relief. Torah and Salmorhea show little near term improvement. Public works may ease unemployment. PWA projects offer jobs.
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Idaho
Pecos
FERA
Reeves
Reeves County
Torah
Salmorhea
Vecos
Balnorhea
Prts
PWA
Relief fund disbursed 1038 to Reeves County workers
A total of 1038.95 dollars was released last week by Reeves County relief office. Laborers received wages for work on local projects with Pecos, Balmorhea, Toyah and nearby areas listed. Reeves County shows Balmorhea as the largest beneficiary by population, Pecos second, Toyah third.
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Reeves County
School Board to Buy Diplomas This Year
Thirty one members of the graduating class will receive diplomas from the school board this year marking the first time diplomas are provided by the board. Previously students were required to buy their own diplomas.
Pecos Prepares Federal Building as Power Shovel Starts
Excavation began Thursday afternoon for Pecos new federal building with a 178000 cost. R E McKee Construction Co set the power shovel to work drawing earth in hours. Crowd of about 100 gathered to watch. Completion of excavation expected in 7 to 10 days with up to 150 skilled workers employed at peak.
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Pecos
R. E. McKee Construction Co
Hanson
Governor Alred Proves Short Absence Triggers Lineage
Governor James V. Alred attended federal oil pact hearings in Washington D C causing an unusual succession scenario in Texas. Lt. Gov Walter Woodul would assume duties, but the President Pro Tempore of the Senate would act as executive officer. This rare chain has happened only twice before. Regan becomes the first person from west of Wichita Falls to sit in the governor's chair for a day.
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James V. Alred
Washington, D. C
Walter Woodul
Oklahoma City
Senate
Texas
Regan
Wichita ‘Ills
City Water Pipe Laying Near Reservoir Site
The city soft water mains extend from wells south of town to three miles from the main reservoir site on the southern eve. The crew is laying about 4000 feet of pipe daily and expects to reach the reservoir within four days as concrete bolts for the storage tank are poured.
All Pecos Invited To See The Rock
The first presentation of Peter the Rock will be at First Baptist Pecos Sunday evening at 8. The play is a religious drama by leading Pecos citizens who trained for weeks. A second showing is planned Wednesday April 24 at 8, at the church. No admission charge. free will offering taken at the end.
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Peter, the
First Baptist Church
Pecos
Dallas executive praises Pecos Ben Franklin Store as top Southwest outlet
Miller service manager for the Ben Franklin chain from Dallas visited Pecos on Thursday and praised W. L. Sherrod, owner of the Pecos Ben Franklin Store, calling it one of the best of its type in the Southwest.
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W. VP. Miller
Ben Franklin League of Retail Stores
Dallas
W. L. Sherrod
Pecos
Ben Franklin
Mr. Sherrod
Southwest
Visitor from Dallas Considers Pecos Stay
Aubrey Winston from Dallas visited Pecos this week with Bill Rossman at Triangle Camp. Winston is considering relocating to Pecos.
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Aubrey Winston
Dalas
Pecos
Bill Rossman
Triangle Camp
Winston
Pecos Rotary Plans 80ys Week for Youth
The Pecos Rotary Club votes to sponsor 80ys Week in Pecos the week of April 25. A committee led by William L. Kerr will organize events including youth sermons by city pastors and a student election. Highlights: men visiting schools, youth visiting downtown, and a Pet and Hobby Show on May 4 with prizes.
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William L. Kerr
Arthur Abbott
Donkey Ball Draws Lions and Rotaries in Pecos Benefit
A donkey baseball game in Pecos last Tuesday for Boy Scout troops ended 4-4 between the Lions and Rotaries. Sheriff Louis Roberson rode a bucking donkey while Bill Kerr was struck by a prodding hoof but no serious injuries reported. About $146 was raised.
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Pecos
Boy Scout
The
Lions
Rotarios
Louis Roberson
Louis
Bill Kerr
Toughey Alley
Dig Test Holes Resume at Red Bluff Dam
Work at Red Bluff dam centers on drilling deep core tests to define foundations. Eleven men plus supervisors are employed as the Pecos district reports an excellent spillway foundation may exist on the west riverbank. State inspector engineer conferred with contractors and Red Bluff Water Power control district. Vernon L. Sullivan returns after illness.
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Red Bluff Dam
Red Bluff
Julian Street
State
PWA
C. H. Grove
S. J. Grove and Sons Co
Mr. McCall
McCall Engineering Co
George Peterson
Peterson Construction Co
C. E. Armstrong
Armstrong and Sons
Adolph Lundin
Lundin Brothers
Vernon L. Sullivan
Ford Cut Away on Display in Pecos
A $5000 Ford VS cutaway showing all working parts is on display today and tonight in Zimmer-Roddy Motor Company showrooms. The electrically operated model demonstrates each movement of the power plant and basis. Eight reels of free talking movie are to be shown Friday night at 8 o'clock.
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Ford
Pecos
Zimmer-Roddy
Emergency Freight Rates Expire Soon
County agent Ted Johnston announced that the emergency freight rates on cattle feed expire in April. Railroad companies offered a 33 to 50 percent reduction last year, and ranchers were urged to stock up while the rate lasts. Feed loans remain available with daily applications at the county agent’s office.
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Ted Johnston
Religious Play to Be Given at Wink High School
The religious play Peter, the Rock will be presented next Monday night at the Wink high school auditorium. Local cooperation from Wink churches and clubs supports the production directed by Mrs Ki HL Ratliff with a local cast.
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Peter, the
Baptist Church
Wink
Ki. HL. Ratliff
Yep It Was a Ball Game Leads Mercantile Tel Defeat Mentone
Led by Bo Galloway who hit five homers the Mercantile Telephone team beat Mentone 53 to 15 at Alkali Park. Mentone struggled in their first game under the lights as Henderson and Dardin pitched for Merc Tel while Dotson and Anderson pitched for Mentone with fielding strong play.
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Bo” Galloway
Mercantile Tele
Mentonites
Merc.Tel
Henderson
Dardin
Lujan Slaying Trial Sets April 27 In 109th Court
The 109th district court opened in Pecos with light docket across six counties. Rafael Lujan faces trial for the slaying of Antonio Marquez, set for April 27 with special venire. A civil title dispute over oil lands from Andrews County also awaits trial amid six felonies and two misdemeanors indicted.
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J. A. Crane
109Th District Court
Reeves County
Pecos
Rafael Lujan
Antonio Marquez
Lujan
Andrews County
Anthony And Son Becomes Firm Name With Son Joining
Pecos real estate man H. F. Anthony changes the firm name to H. F. Anthony and Son as his son Claude joins the business. Anthony notes several lean years but expects improved times ahead from rising activity in local real estate deals.
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H. F. Anthony
Pecos
Claude Anthony
Mr. Anthony
Pyote Man Injured When Pipe Drops On Foot
M. A. Brett of Pyote was hospitalized with a crushed foot after a pipe fell on it Tuesday. One toe had to be amputated at the hospital, but he is recovering.
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M. A. Brett
Pyote
Minor Operation for Pecos Man Prepares Skin Graft
Minor operation on Blackie Abbott of Pecos this week to prepare for a skin graft on an injured hand. The grafting procedure is slated to occur in a few days.
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Blackie’ Abbott
Pecos
Paving Approved for Pecos to Saragosa Road
An order for paving a little over five miles of the Pecos Saragosa highway was received by Division Highway Engineer George B. Finley. The project covers two stretches south of Pecos and aims to move toward a fully paved route to Saragosa Balmorhea and Madera Valley resorts.
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Pecos- Saragosa
Division
George B. Finley
Pecos
The
Highway Commission
Saragosa
Balmorhea
Madera Valley
Books Donated to Scio Library by Judge Russell
Judge Henry Russell donated a large collection to the Pecos public school library. The gift includes History of France in six volumes, Works of Alexander Dumas, Works of Cooper in four volumes, Works of Washington Irving in three volumes, a Kipling Shakespeare Bernard Addison Gladstone entertainment set, one volume of Victor Hugo, several fiction books, and a rare Select Speeches set. The books are about 125 years old, valued for both content and antiquity, and school officials led by Supt. R. H. Blackwell praised the generosity.
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Pecos
Henry Russell
France
Alexander Dumas
Cooper
Washington Irving
Kipling
Shapespeare
Bernard
Addison
Gladstone
Victor Hugo
Supa
R. H. Blackwell
Russell
Easter Rabbit Gift at Grand and Palace Theatres
Matinees Sunday at the Grand and Palace theatres feature Little Shirley Temple in Little Colonel at the Grand and Cimarron with Richard Dix at the Palace. Children receive an Easter rabbit gift. Matinee time is 2:00 o'clock at both venues.
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Grand
Palace Theatres
Shirley Temple
No Luck Again In Pecos West Texas Dust Storm
The prose notes a near rain on Tuesday that never comes, as Pecos residents watch dark clouds and feel a chill breeze. Instead a dry drizzle and prevalent dust storm sweep across the sky signaling continued dry weather.
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Pecos
West Texas
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