Trans-Pecos region enters era of prosperity and growth
Business leaders report a revival in the Trans-Pecos area led by favorable crop yields and the Red Bluff Bill. Rains and irrigation boost alfalfa and cotton, with Porterville to Imperial showing strong yields and barge production. Plans for a modern hotel and city growth around Balmorhea and Balmorrhea enhance optimism for a 15,000 population outlook as Pecos Valley rail and commerce expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Pecos
Texas
Red Bluff
Congress
Pecos City
Pecos River
Porterville
Imperial
Pecos
Toya Valley
Toyah
George Berkstresser
Dykes Werkstresser Gin
Balmorhea
Balmort Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Valley
Plains
Dallas
Trans
A. A. Kinney
Pecos Gains New Centrifugal Pump for Water Standpipe
Texas Local Power Co. last week obtained a centrifugal pump for Pecos water works to fill the standpipe faster. The new unit will fill the big tank in under eight hours, replacing the older Triplex pump which took over twenty hours. A smaller pump and repaired gasoline engine provide emergency power, with three pumps kept ready to maintain water supply as the system is wired for full electricity and lights. The improved mains extend toward Cherry Street, with residents praising the enhanced sewer and water services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
xas-Louisana Power Co
Pecos
Ted
Texas Local Power Co
Willish
Johnson Reappointed Postmaster at Pecos
E Johnson, postmaster of Pecos, received notice of a four year re appointment from Postmaster General Harry S New, effective to 1930. He has served since shortly after the Republican administration in 1920 and is praised for efficiency in service at the Pecos post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Johnson
of Postoffice
Harrys. New
Johnson
Pecos
Rean
Paisano Baptist Encampment Breaks Attendance Records
The Paisano Baptist Encampment closed its fourth session on Sunday August 1 setting attendance records with estimates over 1 300 daily and more than 1 600 on Sunday Visitors came from Kansas City Oklahoma City Roswell NM and many Texas cities Dr Truett of Dallas and Dr Gates of San Antonio preached during the encampment Lattimore Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals spoke to the young people and entire assembly The Paisano Orchestra directed by E L Harp along with pianist Mrs Sam Means and choir leader Robert Coleman provided notable music Donations totaled between 11 000 and 12 000 funds to finance next year improvements include a new sewer system more orchestra housing and a new 40 000 auditorium east of the current tabernacle while big cowmen funded deficits and gave major gifts of 2000 and 500 respectively
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Paisano Baptist
Kansas City
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roswell
New Mexico
Texas
Dallas
Nixon
Pearsall
Waco
Houston
Ustin
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
San Antonio
South
Dr. Truett
Gates
Truett
Dr. Gates
J. S. Lattimore
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
America
Lattimore
Texas Baptist Convention
E. L. Harp
Paisano Orchestra
Pecos
Sam Means
el Paso
Robert Coleman
Coleman
Paisano
H. L. Kokernue
Alpine
John M. Gist
Odessa
Tabernacle
Pecos Valley Water Users Hold August Meeting
The Pecos Valley Water Users Association held its first post hoc Red Bluff celebration meeting in Pecos with representatives from all districts. They debated Red Bluff project steps, finances, and legal procedures to absorb eight small river projects, and planned weekly August meetings including Grand Falls. Harmony and progress were emphasized under Hudspeth guidance, with Major Burges invited to explain issues to delegates.
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Red Bluff
Porterville
Zimmerman
Burges
Washington, D. C
Grand Falls
Association
Grandfalls
Major Burges
Claude B. Hudspeth
Pres. R. H. Grey
FE. J. Rexy
Pecos County
W. A. Johns
J. H. Gober
8. Nelson
Jim Miller
KR. Bh. Thurston
Ward County
Jessie Dresser
J. G. Maulding
Ward A
C. K. McKnight
Bob Couch
Farmer's Independent
W. R. Syneh
Porterville Project
Lauder
Ward County Water Improvement District No. 2
Len Boxley
Cedarvale
Padre Island Barrier Beach Noted For Length and Scope
Padre Island stretches about one hundred miles from Corpus Christi to Brownsville with no tidal opening, one of the world's most remarkable barrier beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Westbrook Hendrick No 1 oil well in Winkler County on pump
Winkler County reports its first wildcat Westbrook Hendrick No 1 produced about ten barrels per hour during a pumping test before water appeared and packer failure halted operations. With a new packer expected, production could settle near 200 barrels daily. several offsets are already noted. Other area wells like Humbie-Kich No 1 ceased, Schooler well revived, Deep Rock and Dixie Hershenson continue drilling, and Lockhart-Alien awaits a line to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook-Hendick
Humble-Kich
Dixie A Mile
Winkler County
Westbrook-Hendrick
Marland
Wildcat
Bik
Independentil and Gas Company
Hendrick No
Pure Oil Company
Republic 671 and Gas Company
Gulf Refining of Company
Culberson County
West Texas C of C to Run All West Texas Special to Philadelphia
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce with Missouri Kansas Texas and Pennsylvania railways will run a steel All West Texas Special to Philadelphia for the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition. endorsed by the Publicity Bureau of Commerce. Abilene meeting July 12. The trip aims to boost West Texas publicity, foster ties, and offer a pleasurable, profitable vacation. For details contact A A Kinney of Pecos Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Abilene
Shrine of Liberty
West Texas
Texas
West Texans
A. A Kinney
Pecos
Notice to Public Warns on Home Brew Liquor Making
Public notice declares making any liquor containing more than one percent alcohol and capable of intoxication is a felony. It targets Reeves and Ward County home brew, warns arrests and indictments by the next Grand Jury, and signals investigations will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Ward
Sewell Motor Company Named Hupmobile Agent for Pecos
Pat Read of the Dyer Motor Company announced Sewell Motor Company in Pecos would sell Hupmobile cars. The El Paso distributor plans multiple agencies in New Mexico and West Texas as demand surges for the new eight cylinder Hupmobile. Demonstration cars will arrive soon, with sales expected to grow as production catches up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Read
Dyer Motor Company
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Sewell Motor Company
el Paso
Read
Pecos Way
R. N. Sewell
Aero
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Pegs Valley
Barstow
Toyah Valley
Ethel Hudson
B. Y. Pt
W. A. Harrell
Burges Report
Rev. L. Garrison
Humble
Kioh
Enterprise
Schooler
West Texas C. of C
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