Rotary luncheon promotes roads and 4 club benefits
T Y Casey at the chamber luncheon stressed better north and south highways and the need for federal aid on Highway No 17 to Pecos. He highlighted Kerrville meeting for a scenic drive map of Texas and urged delegation from Pecos and other Texas towns. The Rotary discussion tied to a new high school bond issue of 80000 dollars for a modern campus to relieve congestion and support community ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Y. Casey
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Kerrvile
Highway Association
Texas
Carlsbad Caverns
Davis Mountains
Highway Club
Kerrville
Southwest
Casey
Carlsbad
Johnson
Fort Stockton
Littlefield
Rotary
Jim Caimp
Camp
M System to Open Cash and Carry Grocery in Lilley Building
Ellis and Gowan announce lease of the Lilley building for an M System Cash and Carry Grocery. Operations start after completion as Pecos residents anticipate a store with substantial savings and rapid growth, contractor E H Stubblefield pledges a modern attractive structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis & Gowan
Lilly
M System Cash & Carry
Lilley
E. H. Stubblefield
Fire Alarm Triggers Quick Escape From Barber Chair
J C Wilson rushed to the phone when the fire siren sounded Wednesday evening. He learned his own home was the blaze and promptly fled three blocks amid a city response. Officers cited violators of ordinances for obstructing fire apparatus and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wilson
Kerr Attends Rotary Convention in Albuquerque
Wm. L. Kerr county attorney attends the Rotary convention in Albuquerque New Mexico as Pecos representative to spur local chapter planning. Richard N. Toll says a charter for Pecos is desired with local business leaders showing interest and Arthur Lockhart of El Paso advising Pecos on charter efforts. Kerr may become a charter member if a club is granted and Pecos organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Kerr
Rotary
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Pecos
Richard N. Toll
Chamber of Commerce
Toll
Arthur Lockhart
el Paso
Rotary Club
Ton
Askeg
Lion
Wm. L
Conven- Kerr
Kerr
Mission Lye
C. R. Roberts
el Paco
Jude HN. McKellar
Reeves County
Frayle McFadden
Devlin Engineering Co
McFadden
Pecos Town Pledges Seed Money for Ball Club
Local fans raise more than 2100 dollars per month to form a home talent ball club. Cecil Wheat leads appeals for support signatures from parties willing to aid the project. Big Mans, ex Copper League pitcher, is eyed as manager with a small salary. Muns shifts to real estate, likely to take a mound role. Tryouts at Alkali park show many hopefuls filling gaps for catcher, third, and shortstop. Sammy Caroline may return to play if his old form returns. Pecos ball club plans to open season with soda pop enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Wheat
Gexm
Big Mans
Chucker
Muns
Alkali Park
Sammy Caroline
Pecos
Carlsbad Chamber Plans May 8 Lunch With Visitors
Victor L. Minter announces a Carlsbad chamber of commerce luncheon on Tuesday May 8 at the Mint Cafe Annex. He will be joined by city leaders to discuss better roads and cooperation for tourist travel. Richard L. Toll says Fort Stockton chamber members and Judge Johnson may attend to share Highway No 17 extension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Victor L. Minter
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Mint Cafe
Richard L. Toll
Fort Stockton
Commerce
Judge Johnson
Delaware Well Poised to Reach Peak Output
Cecil Lockhart reports progress at the Wheat Well near Delaware in Loving County. Tubing installed and no. 1 Allen-Lockhart well comparison noted. Wheat Well projected to yield about 50 barrels of high gravity oil after final shots. Lockhart & Company also drilling Lepp wells No. 1 and No. 2 about a mile north. No. 1 depth 2 245 feet and No. 2 at 2 715 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lockhart & Co
N. W. RR
Ware Well
Loving County
Dela
Grisham-Hunter Corporation
Alex Sievers
Owen & Sloan
W. D. Johnson
Ramsey
Delaware Oi Corporation
Boys eligible for government military training camp trip
Boys aged 17 to 24 in Reeves and Loving counties may apply for a government funded month long military training camp with free board and expenses paid. Captain C R Roberts and Judge H N McKellar lead the push with local committee members to provide applications and information. The program offers early reveille to nightly recreation, no obligation or enlistment, and aims to foster patriotism and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Roberts
Judge McKellar
W.W Dean
J. R. Humphrey
Earl Bell
Red Bell
Died Thursday Pioneer J S Timberlake In West Texas
J S Timberlake, about 70, well known pioneer of west Texas, died Thursday morning in San Antonio. Funeral services will be held in Uvalde. Survived by wife, two sisters, eight children, and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. SS. Timberlake
Jenin T. Mansfield
San Antonio
Gleen H
Mansfield
Uvalde
West R
Texas
Pecos
Mrs J F Ross Hosts Sons for Informal Reunion
Mrs James Ross enjoying time with her sons Archie from Del Rio Jim Bert and Larry from Midland and Bill and Adam from Odessa. The family spent the weekend at Toyahyvale then visited their Pecos town house for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Eng. Ross
Archie
del Rio
Jim
Bert
Larry
Midland
Bill
Adam
Odessa
Toyahyvale
Pecos
Randals Named President of M S Conference
Mrs. Ben Randals was elected president of the New Mexico Conference of the Women's Missionary Society at a meeting in Albuquerque as delegates from this city. She has long served as treasurer and was recognized for her work while taking the new vice president role alongside Mrs. Emma Boles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Randals
New Mexico
Women's Missionary Society
Emma Boles
Albuquerque
N. M
Randals
Boles
Hicks Adds Fixtures for Model Jewelry Store
V R Hicks installed many attractive new fixtures last week as part of his plan for a model jewelry establishment at his store in the First National Bank Building. Since returning home in 1926 he has steadily grew his business and added various lines, with growth described as highly gratifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. R. Hicks
First National Bank
Hicks
Final Pecos Enterprise Issue Promised With Seven Columns
This note announces the Pecos Enterprise will switch from six to seven columns next week under Hubbs and Bell. The editors boast a new press and plan to offer fresh news and “hot dope,” while urging readers to support the changes financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Enterprise
Messieurs Hubbs & Bell
Milady’s
Pecos County Updates Link Cavern Road To Fort Stockton Route
Pecos County leaders and Fort Stockton officials plan to improve the Pecos to Reeves county line road to connect with Highway 90 and the Carlsbad Caverns area. The project aims to gain federal maintenance acceptance and shorten travel by more than 20 miles for travelers on the Old Spanish Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Carlsbad Caverns
Pecos County
H. H. Sobuson
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Sanderson
Caverns
Sara- Sosa
City Council to Review Pecos Paving Survey
Pecos city council to review a completed paving survey by Devlin Engineering before bidding. The report outlines estimated costs for hard surfacing downtown streets and improving gutters. Residents and business owners largely back paving, awaiting council approval and citizen input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Deyvin Engineering Company
Speed Wagon Replaces Old Bus On PV Rail Line
The T and VP replaces the PV S Ry bus with a new enclosed Reo Speed Wagon on the branch line. Commuters from Madera Valley towns anticipate a half hour schedule soon. Skipper Tom Kelly notes the service is prompt and even animals stay clear of the pride of the PV in Special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. S. Ry. Rails
PV. S
Madera Valley
Tom Kelly
Pair Caught Here Get Life Sentence
Tom Garrett and Al Martin were sentenced to life in prison after a Dallas court found them guilty of robbing a man of his coat and ear, binding him with barbed wire, and leaving him in a country field to die. They were arrested March 28 after wrecking their car during a sand storm while fleeing alongside George K. Stayton. Sheriff B Riser testified for the state. Seven other hijacking charges remained, but the jury returned swift verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Garrett
al Martin
George K. Stayton
Dallas
B. Riser
Garrett
Martin
Local Delegates Attend Colorado Presbyterial
Rev and Mrs Byrd Moore and Mrs J A Monday and Mrs J W Drane attend the Presbyterial as Pecos Presbyterian Church representatives. Mrs Moore and Mrs Drane are noted workers who have attended most quarterly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd, Moore
J. A
J. W. Drane
Colorado City
Pecos
Williams Kerr Drive District Sales Cup Triumph
Williams Kerr Cheyenne Pecos led the district with top Chevrolet sales over the past two months, beating all West Texas and southern New Mexico rivals. The firm set a record in their class and received multiple honors from General Motors, while M. F. Kerr known as Monroe praised Chevrolets as an oil field car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Company
Williams-Kerr Chey Pecos
Casner Sl Paso
Relet
West Texas
New Mexico
General Motor Corporation
M. FE. Kerr
Monroe
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Dr. Camp
Cash & Carry
Central
Ordin
Wm. Kerr
Ball Club
Mans
Delaware
C.M.T.C
Pecps
J. S. Timberlake
San Antone
J. F. Ross
The
Leek State Road
North and South Thrust
Stockton
New Mexico Line
Loeg
Colorado
Williams-Kerr Get District Sales
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