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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

8

State Health Department Sets Texas Meat Regulations

In Austin the State Department of Health met with Texas meat packers to approve new rules for meat preparation. Rules limit cereal starch and vegetable flour to 3.5 percent, water or ice added to sausage to 3 percent, ban artificial coloring and soy bean flavor, and cap dried milk ingredients at 3.5 percent. Milk products may be used if they do not raise moisture beyond 3.5 percent.

Austin Texas State Department of Health Meat Packers of Texas Federal Department of Agriculture

Dal las traveler visits son Harvey Beauchamp

Mrs Harvey Beauchamp of Dallas arrived this week to spend time visiting her son Harvey Beauchamp.

Harvey Beauchamp Dallas Son

Oil field work and a church wedding in West Texas

The week saw casing removal at the Toyah Bell well and heavy baling of oil at the Laura well, with plans to ream and set a rotary rig to reach 4000 feet. Miss Grace Duncan and J. R. Morrison wed at the pastor’s home, while Beil Well No. 1 reached 2785 feet with increasing gas. Sid Kyle of California died, survived by his wife and son Mac.

Toyah Bell Laura Well Bro. Garner The Baptist Church Grace Duncan J. R. Morrison California Sid Kyle Kyle West Texas Mac

New Farmall A Tractor Shines With Clear Vision

Alex Haynes previews the Farmall A tractor by International Harvester at Sweetwater. He notes the rubber tires and engine placement give full under-tractor visibility for row crop cultivation, allowing the operator to see shovels and rows without twisting or craning.

Alex Haynes Farmall Sweetwater International Harvester Company Mr. Haynes

Johnston Attends Marfa AAA Meet

County Agent Ted Johnston of Pecos attended a Marfa meeting of AAA officials and West Texas county agents. The session focused on provisions of the 1940 farm and range AAA setup.

Johnston Marfa Ted Johnston Pecos AAA West Texas Farm and Range

Star's Composition Dominates McDonald Study

Reeves county voters cast a recordish turnout in Saturday's Democratic primary with about 1550 ballots. Clint Small won Reeves for governor and Willis McCutcheon Jr. led the representative race. The issue also notes bids for a new federal court and post office building and updates on the Red Bluff dam project. The Pecos soft water bond vote is set for August 30. The article also discusses McDonald Observatory's work on white dwarfs and distant nebulae, and physics studies at the 82 inch telescope led by Dr. Otto Struve.

Reeves County Clint Small Willis McCutcheon Reeves Federal Court Red Bluff Pecos Dreuth Ted Johnston McDonald Struve

Chevrolet Meeting Draws Williams Kerr Executives in Odessa

Monroe Kerr and Ralph Williams of the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co attended a Chevrolet meeting in Odessa this week.

Monroe Kerr Ralph Williams Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Odessa

Professional Club Programs Studied in Pecos

Business and professional women of Pecos plan a year of activities starting September 26 with Mrs Geo Nagel presiding. The program committee includes Mrs Beulah J Wilson chairwoman Mrs Mabel Atchison and Miss Gene Heide. Texas women leaders also acclaim Dr Minnie E Maffett of Dallas as incoming International Organization president.

Pecos Geo. Nagel Beulah J. Wilson Mabel Atchison Gene Heide Texas Minnie E. Maffett Dallas

Expert Challenges Milk Fattening Theory

W. V. Maddox of the A and M College Extension Service dismisses the belief that milk is fattening for girls. He argues excess food, not milk, causes weight gain and notes many women avoid dairy unnecessarily.

W. V. Maddox A. and M. College Extension Service Maddox

Roy Young Opens New Grocery Store

Roy Young announces the opening of Young's Grocery and Market in Pecos. The store will offer staple groceries meats fruits and vegetables at 418 East Third Street.

Roy Young Pecos Young’s Grocery and Market East Third St

Card of Thanks for Ada Farmer Family

The family expresses deep appreciation for kind deeds words and floral offerings during the illness and death of their wife and mother Ada Farmer Your sympathy lightens their sorrow from the family.

Ada Farmer Family

Polk and Alexander family return from California trip

Mr and Mrs L E Polk and Mrs Albert Alexander and daughter Carol concluded a ten day vacation in California and arrived home Sunday.

Manager Walter Lee Takes Over Safe Way Meat Dept

Charley Gregory, manager of the meat department at Safe Way, was vacationing in East Texas this week. His place at the store was taken by Walter Lee.

Charley Gregory Safeway East Texas Walter Lee

Sheriff Roberson Convalesces After Major Thursday Surgery

Sheriff Louis Roberson remains hospitalized following a major operation performed Thursday. His condition is stable as he recovers under medical care at the local hospital.

Louis Roberson

Miss Annie Browning Returns From San Francisco Fair

Miss Annie Browning came home Wednesday after a three week visit to the San Francisco Fair and relatives in California. Her sister Mrs Harold Link of Los Angeles accompanied her and stays with the Browning family. Mrs Ford Matthews plans to return to Lampasas after a three week visit with Judge and Mrs Browning.

Annie Browning San Francisco California Harold Link Los Angeles W. H. Browning Ford Matthews Browning Lampasas

England Foresees Largest Ocean Travel Year Ever

England anticipates a record year for ocean travel with increased passenger numbers and more ships sailing than any prior year. The forecast highlights boosted tourism demand and expanded shipping capacity across major routes.

England

Safeway Store I Installed New Air Conditioning System

An air conditioning system was installed and placed in service at Safeway Store I this week. The unit, a Lewis Temple model, was installed by Joe Lewis and Equipment Co. on the roof. It sends cool air through a taxed duct system to circulate throughout the store.

Pecos Community Public Service Company Safeway Wee Poraty Lewis Tem Joe Lewis Tye Aarti 8 Equipment Co

Rayman Pouncey Travels for Zimmer Motor Co In KC

Salesman for Zimmer Motor Co. went to Kansas City on business, reporting travel from the firm. The fragment notes a work trip by Rayman Pouncey for dealership duties and commerce in the city.

Rayman Pouncey Zimmer Motor Co Kansas City

For Rent Furnished Apartments at the Michigan

Rental notice for furnished apartments at 1004 West Sixth Street. Classified ad notes units available in the Michigan building with rental terms provided upon inquiry. Contact details not shown in the excerpt.

The Michigan Sixth St

Lisbon Doctors Examine 29-Year-Old with Rare Organ Reversal

A 29 year old man in Lisbon undergoes medical evaluation after showing the unusual arrangement with the heart on the right side and the appendix and liver on the left. Doctors assess potential situs inversus and related implications.

Lisbon Portugal

Mrs. H C Glover Attends Corset School And Reunion

Mrs H C Glover traveled to Big Spring for a Spencer corset school and served as lead representative for district 23-11 in the May June contest, ranking third in the 23rd district. She then went to Georgetown for a birthday reunion honoring her and her brother John Montgomery.

H. C. Glover Big Spring Georgetown John Montgomery

Local trio returns from Colorado fishing vacation

Barney Hubbs and Jack Hawkins with Hawkins brother Harvey of Waco came home this week after a Colorado fishing trip.

Barney Hubbs Jack Hawkins Hawkins Harvey Hawkins Waco Colorado

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State Health Department Meat Packers PN Lehakin Claudette Colbert Lala Herbert Be Hollywood Tonue Walter "Pidgeon Paul Kelly Dplvier Alexander Washington Square Penitentes O. K Randolph Nancy Scott Kelly Cesar Romero Binnie Barnes John Carradine 20Th Century Fox America Palisades N. J Star McDonald Observatory University of Texas Otto Struve B. A. Toliver Enterprise Office Safeway Store Fryers Tom Simmons J. H. Wilhite J. E. Eisenwine Alamo Inturn Sixth Street H&tc RR. Co W&nw Loving County L. B. Russell Comanche Bik Alberta Heights Collings-Wilson Co Camp Baird Alvin Lloyd J. F. Fonville Manahan’s Jeweler Jersey C. B. Dodson Barstow S. Elm Pecos Enterprise Eddy St Jene Birdie Sean Barapecos Tex Matinees We & le Sally They Madeller Iy Ffaw 2
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