Randals Discuss Bond Issue at Rotary Meeting
Judge Ben Randals outlined a proposed 20 million dollar relief bond Texans will vote on August 26. He warned that federal relief payments could end without state action. John Byrd praised Rotary club assembly coverage while Judge J A Crane and Ralph Williams reported on vacations. The Rotary Fizz issue two circulated with editor Keith Camp’s wit.
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Ben Randals
Texas
Rotary Club
Orient Hotel
J. A. Crane
Ralph Williams
Rotary
Keith Camp
Pecos City Business Directory Excerpt Prominent Shops Listed
A lengthy OCR readout lists numerous Pecos city businesses and landmarks including cafes, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, barbers, cleaners, and service firms such as J. C. Penney, Miller’s Service, Bank names, Pecos Flower Shop, Pecos Battery, and various eateries. The fragment notes establishment names and local commerce nodes across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
boxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co
Ok and
Richburg
Safeway Tores
King’s
Boulder Courts
Zimmer-Roddy Co
W. E. Brack
Miller’s
Perk’s
Collings-Wilxon Co
Miller's
Breen’s
Camp Beacon
Modern Cleaners
Wadley Cleaners
Irwin’s
Pecos
Otto’s
Pecos Valley
Pecos Battery Co
West Side
Camp Broadway
American Cafe
Vernon Hicks
Elite Cafe
Pecos City
Club Cafe
Brandon
Terminal Cafe
Propp
W. LE. Coleman
Zimner
Dick Chambers Cleaners
Texas Co
A. L. Oliver
Motor Inn
Sinclair
Dr. Pepper Bottling Works
Harris Motor Co
Higginbothai
Businesses adopt Blanket Code hours and enforcement
Grocers and dry goods stores adjust opening times to 8:30 to 7:30 Saturdays and 8:30 to 5:30 daily with a siesta trial abandoned. Drug stores run 5 am to 10 pm with Sunday limits. Five large restaurants add eight employees as supporters, while some firms press only form over spirit. Investigators will review signers and violations.
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Washington
Lions Discuss $20,000,000 Relief Bond Vote
Senator Ken Regan addressed the Pecos Lions at noon meeting at Brandon Coffee Shop on the relief bond issue and the risk of federal funds withdrawal if Texas fails to act. A photo guessing contest by the club highlighted the program, led by Alton Hughes.
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Ken Regan
Pecos Lions Club
Lions
Brandon
Texas
Members &I
Alton Hughes
New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs A L Oliver of Pecos
Mr and Mrs A L Oliver of Pecos announce the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces on July 26. He has been named Ronald Lee. Mother and child are doing well.
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A. L. Oliver
Pecos
Ronald Lee
Don’t Take Unnecessary Risks in The Water
Health officials urge caution during water season and teach the Prone Pressure Method to revive drowning victims. Steps include placing the patient face down, pressing the back, and rhythmically lifting to draw air, continuing until natural breathing returns and a physician arrives for care.
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John W. Brown
Bloys Camp Meeting Set for August in Skillman Grove
The 44th annual Bloys camp meeting runs August 15 22 with free fuel lights and water. Four denominations including Baptists Disciples Methodist and Presbyterian supply preachers. Rev L L Yearby Rev L D Anderson Rev F S Onderdonk Rev John H Burma lead. Skillman Grove in the Davis mountains sits 6080 feet up. Visitors should bring warm wraps and bring or buy supplies in nearby towns. No cottages or tents available.
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Bloys
Skillman Grove
LL &. Yearby
el Paso
L. D. Anderson
Fort Worth
F. S. Onderdonk
San Antonio
John IH. Burma
Waxahachie
R. L. Irving
D. D
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Boys Caught for Raiding Boxcars
Sheriff Louis Roberson will escort three fourteen year old boys to Gatesville for trial on pilfering boxcars in Reeves county They were caught riding freight trains and breaking into boxcars to steal valuables They will be sent to the state boys training school
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Louis Roberson
Gatesville
el Paso
Reeves County
State
Dry Goods Men Set Cotton Check-up September 1
Local dry goods men view September 1 with misgivings as they must inventory every bit of cotton goods by weight and pay a four cent per pound processing tax. They warn buyers to purchase before the deadline.
Mrs Beck Reports Fall Fashions From Los Angeles Trip
Mrs W J Beck ready to wear manager Silk Dry Goods Co returns from Los Angeles with plans for subdued fall colors and woolens. She notes dresses with broad shoulders longer hemlines Bengaline satin sheer crepe and wool fabrics in black brown navy eel gray and plum. Suede shoes will be popular. Mr and Mrs Albert Sisk to Dallas for spring market buying.
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W. J. Beck
Silk Dry Goods Co
Los Angeles
Albert Sisk
Dallas
Sisk’s
Town Gossip Notes From Fort Worth and Nearby
Martin Michel district manager for Texas Louisiana Power Co. toured Fort Worth Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Cain visited with Mrs Heard and Mrs Loved, returning to Jasper Texas from a San Francisco pleasure trip. Mrs Stanton Brunson and daughter of Midland visited Mrs J G Love and Miss Aileen Love. Clay Slack of Presidio stayed with Henry Slack. Miss Mary Mount of Lonevoiew visited Clarence Mount area. Tom and Brawley Kingles visited Fort Worth relatives. Miss Grace Miller of Fl Pagy visited Mrs Hillary Camp. Earl Bell made a business trip to El Paso. George Ross is temporarily with Silk Dry Goods Co. Read the Advertisements.
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Martin Michel
Fort Worth
Mr. Michel
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Charlie Cain
Mrs. Cain
Jess Heard
San Francisco
Jasper
Texas
Midland women visit Culberson ranch on Green McCombs trip
Mrs J G Love and daughters Aileen and Mrs Stanton Brunson of Midland with Brunson's baby left Thursday for a visit on the Green McCombs ranch in Culberson county. Earl Goedeke from a Loving county ranch was in Thursday greeting friends and handling business.
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J. G. Love
Aileen
Stanton Brunson
Midland
Earl Goedeke
Loving County
State Democratic Office Open Through September First
State democratic headquarters stay open until September 1 per Roy Miller letter to Attorney Henry Russell. Democrats urged to contribute any amount to help wipe out the party deficit via Russell, M. W. Collie, or finance director Frank Scofield in Austin.
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Democratic
Henry Russell
Roy Miller
Russell
M. W. Collie
Frank Scofield
Austin
Local residents take weekend trips and plan teaching moves
Miss Mae Blackburn left Saturday for Oklahoma. She will teach school in that state next term. Cecil Lee and children, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Wil Lee of Barstow visited the Carlsbad Caverns last Sunday. Miss Maury Hlon Hinkie of Pecos and Miss Ada Belle Hayes, with George Townley and H. A. Collins of Jurstow visited the Carlsbad Caverns Sunday.
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Mae Blackburn
Oklahoma
Cecil Lee
Wil Lee
Barstow
Carsbad Caverns
Maury Hlon Hinkie
Pecos
Ada Belle Hayes
George Townley
H. A. Collins
Jurstow
Carlsbad Caverns
Craig Family Heads to Italy Texas for Relatives Visit
Mr and Mrs J W Craig and their daughter left Saturday for a visit with relatives in Italy Texas.
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J. W. Craig
Italy
Texas
Pettit of Presidio Visits Pecos on Monday
E. T. Pettit of Presidio was in Pecos on Monday for business, attending to affairs and meeting local contacts during the day.
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E. T. Pettit
Presdio
Pecos
Union Cafe Opens in Oak Street Space
Joe Anderson and Perk Perkins open Union Cafe replacing Terminal Cafe on Oak Street. Terminal Cafe moves to Crockett Hotel building. The new cafe promises first class food and a well equipped setup.
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Joe Anderson
Perk’ Perkins
Terminal Cafe
Oak Street
Union Cafe
Crockett Hotel
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Randals
John Byrd
Rotary Clubs
Ers
Dr. J. L. Kincannon
Mack's Cafe
R. P. Hicks Coat Co
Nathan Bozeman
J. M. Radford Grocery Co
City Courts
Sam Winkler
Charles F. Manahan Jewelry Co
Leader Grocery and ‘Hardware Co
City Pharmacy
Grand Theater
Ray Lewis
Walker-Smith Co
Lishoe
J. C. Penneyley
Cos Enterprise
van Horn
Roosevelt
Tomers
NRA
Grocery and Market
Pecos Mercantile Grocery
Store of Personal Service
Mistee
England
Anderson
Vel
the Association and Grounds
Aileen Love
Mrs
Clay Slack
Presidio
Henry Slack
Mary Mount
Lonevio
SsView
Clarence Mount
Tom and
Brawley Kingles
Grace Miller
Fl Pagy
Mrs. Ihilliary Camp
Earl Bell
George Ross
Silk Dry Goods
Iness
Kolar
Pecos, Texas
United Dry Goods Stores, Inc
The
Memer
Mr. Presiden
Citzens
W.L. Sherrod
Ben Franklin Store
Stool’s Dry Goods Store
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