Pecos seeks West Texas Press Association convention
Pecos aims to host the West Texas Press Association meeting with 100 to 150 newspaper men. Delegates would tour Red Bluff San Solomon Springs and the Davis Mountains while cantaloupe feasts and banquets showcase Pecos. A motorcade in Midland on Labor Day is planned in repayment of a prior visit.
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St Texas
Red Bluff
San Solomon Springs
Davis Mountains
Barney Hubbs
Segur
Amber of Commerce
City
Pecos
West Texas
Seymour
Cos
Pecos River
Colorado City
New Lions Join Pecos Club At Wednesday Luncheon
Pecos Lions Club welcomed five new members Tex Arnold Acemsay J H Pearson Holsey Llover and W E Woozencraft with one member Gene Hendon rejoining. Sam Foster reviewed oil industry growth and geology role in discoveries. The club plans a memorial for deceased member Moran and to send a tribute to Mrs Moran.
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Pecos
Moran
Absentee Balloting Opens for Democratic Primary Here
Absentee balloting for the Democratic primary on Aug 27 began here Sunday, according to Hollis Smith, county clerk. Final day to vote absentee is Tuesday, Aug 23. seven ballots were cast on the first day. Approximately 138 absentee votes were cast in the initial period, with similar numbers expected for the county election.
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Hollis Smith
Hith
City Dads Prepare Tax Valuation Increase Figures
City property owners will pay taxes on valuations totaling 2 713 501 up about 6 percent from last year. Real estate is 2 003 860 and personal property 709 641. Mayor Toliver released figures showing a 167 670 rise from 2 555 830, with the new rate to be set at a future City Council meeting after the budget is drafted.
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ECOS
B. A. Toliver
Pecos Cantalope Shipments Hit New Highs
Thirty carloads of Pecos cantaloupes were shipped to eastern and southern markets Thursday night with no letup seen. Harold Wendt leads growers on his land and near Pecos, as Jack Williams and Joe Rhine Hart added eighteen cars for Wendt. The 1938 crop tops local cantaloupe history with double last week’s shipments and higher demand amid cash shortages in the east.
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Harold Wendt
Country Club
Pecos
Jack Williams
Joe Rhineheart
Wendt
Daily Express
Williams
R. F. Grissom
Association
J. W. Brooks
M. L. Todd
B. G. Smith
Fire Claims Life Of W S Marshall In Pecos
Wenn Sterling Marshall 72 died in a trailer house fire north of Pecos railroad tracks. Investigators suspect he moved a coal stove before collapse. Firemen found him at the doorway and all medical aid failed. Funeral at Pecos Funeral Home with burial in Balmorhea cemetery per his written request. Survived by sister D M Brown Wichita KS and brother F B Marshall Kansas City KS. Longtime Pecos resident and West Texas pioneer.
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Wenn Sterling Marshall
Marshall
Sammy Caroline
Hugh Valliant
Pecos
A. C. Douglas
Balmorhea
Mr. Marshall
D. M. Brown
Wichita
Kansas
F. B. Marshall
Arkansas City
Pecos Valley Red Cross Quota Fully Met
The Pecos Valley Chapter exceeded its $60 goal for Central West Texas flood relief by raising $60.25 and sending a check to Red Cross headquarters. A national disaster fund totals $100,000, with all gifts aiding flood survivors lacking shelter food or medical care. Contributors include Dick Toll Barney Hubbs Charley Manahan Judge J A Crane Vestel Lott W L Sherrod Whit Waide Judge J B Woolfolk Bob Middleton and Car Parts Depot.
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Pecos Valley
American Red Cross
West Texas
Red Cross
Dick Toll
Barney Hubbs
Charley Manahan
J. A. Crane
Vestel Lott
W. L. Sherrod
Whit Waide
J. B. Woolfolk
Bob Middleton
the United
Jack May
Reeves County Slashes Road Bond and Operating Taxes
Reeves County commissioners cut the general fund, court house and jail maintenance taxes from 60c to 57c per $100, saving taxpayers. Road bond rates drop in precincts 1 2. Pecos precinct 1 tax abolished for at least three years. Toyah road district from 2c to 2c0. Balmorhea and Saragosa from 20c to 1le. Total 1938 39 bills: Pecos $2.26 Toyah $2.46 Balmorhea $2.37 Saragosa same as Balmorhea. Collections about 83 percent. County valuations total about $5.8 million with district totals: road district 1 $3,369,600 district 2 $982,000 district 3 $1,770,000.
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Apea
Reeves County
J. B. Woolfolk
Reeves
Pecos
R.v
Toyah
Balmorhea
Saragosa
Woolfolk
Orla
Petrole
Politics Dull As Races End Nears
In Pecos politics lag behind with fifteen days left for campaigning. Two county offices are contested: Judge J B Woolfolk and L M Pittman in a run off, with Hollis Smith opposed by Bill Cummings for clerk. J J Pope and Henry Jones contest commissioners seats. Pope led Reeves Burchard by four votes. Aubrey Duncan and Bill Moore also appear in the race.
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J. B. Woolfolk
Pecos
L. M. Pittman
Balmorhea
Hollis Smith
Bill Cummings
J. J. Pope
Toyah
Henry Jones
Pope
Reeves Burchard
Aubrey Duncan
Bill Moore
School Equalization Board Concludes Meetings
The school board of equalization finished hearings this week after taxpayers complained about school tax valuations. Board members included Ken Bowser C. E. Armstrong and H. G. Meyer.
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School Board of Equalization
Ken Bowser
C. E. Armstrong
H. G. Meyer
Directors Plan Meet in Pecos for 1939 Regional Band Contest
Twenty West Texas high school band directors will meet in Pecos on the last Sunday in October to name the 1939 regional band contest city. Pecos may host if facilities support about 1200 students, though auditorium space is limited. The Texas Music Educators structure now has eight regions, reducing eligible schools to eight per class from across the state.
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West Texas
Pecos
Wesley C. May
The
Texas Music Educators
Odessa
el Paso
New Mexico
Vicetor
May
Abilene
Pecos Elementary School Preparations Advance for Dedication
Equipment and furniture moved into the new Pecos elementary school as plans for the dedication progress. Principal Ray Whitely receives a new desk and chair, with auditorium folding chairs and scenic equipment bought. Open house set for about 8 30 Monday evening September 5 with a local or out of town speaker and the high school band. Architects Voelcker and Dixon and Abilene Construction Company are invited.
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Pecos
R. Henry Blackwell
Ray Whitley
Oscar Warren
Voelcker and Dixon
Abilene Construction Company
Supt. Blackwell
New Pecos Football Coach Jim Neill Interviews Prospects
Jim Neill Pecos High athletic coach interviews prospects for the 1938 Eagle team with Supt. R Henry Blackwell. Neill will return to Lubbock for graduate work and plans to resume in Pecos around August 24 for prelim training. A E Kaotrola will join earlier to work with candidates at Rotary field. Plans include a fall training camp in the Madera Mountains, depending on turnout and equipment.
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Jim Neill
Pecos High
Supt
R. Henry Blackwell
Neill
Lubbock
Pecos
A. E. Kaotrola
Rotary
Madera
Blackwell
Modernization Of Orient Hotel Announced
A $3,000 modernization program for the Orient Hotel was announced this week by W. W. Courtney, who recently purchased it from L. E. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Canfield of Oklahoma City assumed management of the hotel August 1, according to Mr. Courtney.
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W. W. Courtney
L. E. Patterson
S. R. Canfield
Oklahoma City
Courtney
Rotary Meet Report From Pecos Secretary
Charley Manahan, Pecos Rotary Club secretary, reported at a Thursday luncheon on a recent meeting of Rotary presidents and secretaries at Mountainaire. He called the session excellent and quoted key speeches. The next district assembly is set for Carlsbad. Judge J A Crane shared a humorous account of his Mississippi trip.
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Charley Manahan
Pecos
Hudman Couple Welcome New Baby in Monahans
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs A C Hudman of Monahans on the birth of a baby at a local hospital this week.
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A. C. Hudman
Monahans
Pecos Sewer Plan Sent to Washington for Final Action
Final Pecos sewer improvement plans and specifications are ready for submission after approval of a revised application. Engineer H R F Helland carried the documents from Fort Worth to Washington, seeking action on a $104 000 project to extend service, add a lift station, and install a disposal plant while reusing much of the existing system.
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Washington
Pecos
PWA
Fort Worth
Chain Store Tax Warning Issued to Pecos Businesses
R. V. Nabers of the state comptroller's department warned this week that the chain store tax applies to single stores and chains. The final payment deadline is August 31, with a minimum $25 daily penalty for nonpayment. Some Pecos businesses had not paid the tax.
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R. V. Nabers
State Comptrollers Department
Nabers
Pecos
Contracts Let for New Southwestern Bell Building
Contracts were awarded this week for the construction of the new long distance telephone building to be erected here by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. The general contract went to Joseph E. Morgan & Son of El Paso and Dallas. Other contracts let were plumbing to A. T. Kasch of Big Spring heating to L. A. Smith of Pecos and electrical to Collie Electric Shop of Pecos.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Joseph E. Morgan & Son
el Paso
Dallas
A. T. Kasch
Big Spring
L. A. Smith
Pecos
Collie Electric Shop
Pecos Seeks 1939 West Texas Press Convention Bid
Pecos aims to land the 1939 West Texas Press Association convention as Seymour hosts a two day meeting. Bar ney Hubbs publisher of The Enterprise will extend Pecos invitation with telegrams from the Chamber of Commerce city officals civic groups and individuals. The banquet features cantaloupes donated by legal growers.
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West Texas Press Association
Seymour
Conition
Pecos
Barney Hubbs
The
Enterprise
Chamber of Commerce
Marfa Couple Welcome Son At Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alton Hughes of Marfa announce the birth of a son on Thursday. Both Mrs Hughes and the baby are reported to be doing nicely.
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Alton Hughes
Marfa
Hughes
Baby
Pecos Chamber Plans Labor Day Motorcade to Midland Rodeo
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a motorcade to the Midland rodeo on September 5, Labor Day. A large Pecos delegation and the Pecos High School Band will travel, perform at the afternoon rodeo, then return for the school dedication that night. The group will wear cowboy regalia and Ben Smith invites those riding to contact him to arrange transport. Placards will promote the September 24 college football game between Sul Ross College and Weatherford.
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Pecos
Midland
Laboray
Cos
Pecos li
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Midland Rodeo
Pecos High School
Ben Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross College
Weatherford
Conference on Municipal Light and Power Plant
H B Whittaker representing Joe E Ward of Wichita Falls met Pecos City Council this week to discuss a proposed municipal light and power plant. Mayor Toliver said to hire an engineer to negotiate with Community Public Service Co and appraise the system if no sale is agreed.
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H. B. Whittaker
Joe E. Ward
Wichita Falls
Pecos
B. A. Toliver
Community Public Service Company
Dallas To Frisco Roller Skater Here
Howard Foster rolled from Dallas toward San Francisco stopping in Pecos on Thursday. He planned to reach Frisco around Sept. 2 after starting Sunday and prefers skating after midnight. He compared detours to cars and quipped about a coffin on the trip, acknowledging possible danger.
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Howard Foster
Pecos
Dallas
San Francisco
Foster
Frisco
California
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Orient
Manahan
Paul Chotteau
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