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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1938

Page

8

FSA Extends Loan Program After Texas Conference

B Miller acting county supervisor announces in Pecos that the Farm Security Administration will extend its loan program to provide larger loans to livestock operators and farm owners in difficulty. The plan aims to avoid foreclosures with debt adjustments and sound repayment plans, with funds already on hand in Texas. Applications start immediately and refunds will reach county offices within ten days of regional receipt.

B. Miller Farm Security Administration Pecos Miller FSA Texas College Station

Dallas Real Estate Dealer Fined Here

A Dallas man identified as B. A. Hull was arrested and fined $22 in justice of peace court on a driving while intoxicated charge. He claimed to operate a Dallas real estate firm and suffered a head injury when his car overturned, per State Highway Patrol Capt. E M Wells.

B. A. Hull Dallas Justice of Peace Court E. M. Wells State Highway Patrol

Mardi Gras Tradition Begins in New Orleans in 1827

The New Orleans Mardi Gras began in 1827, marking the origin of the city’s famed carnival celebration. Early organizers and participants established the festive season later expanded by parades, balls, and social clubs that shaped its enduring culture.

New Orleans

Rural Aid Expands Financing For 4-H and Farm Groups

The supervisor notes continued Rural Rehabilitation program support with grants and procedures causing delays. A new line of financing in the year will assist FSA farm youths in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. Loans will go through family heads and focus on group machinery and livestock purchases in the community.

FSA Future Farmers of America

Texas and Out of State Visitors List by City

A long list of Texas and out of state visitors is recorded, naming numerous individuals and households by city including Houston, Sherman, El Paso, Dallas, Austin, Odessa, and more. The compiled roster features many private citizens and families together with several out-of-state entries from Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Washington, Illinois, and others.

Texas Margaret Lipps Colorado J. T. Smith C. Murphy Kermit Cleo Thompson Coleman W. T. Magee W T. Magee Houston Donald Weihs Sherman Bobby Cherry Denison Billy Weihs Sidney Armstrong B. Bergstrom el Paso Jack Holt C. E. Kelley Odessa Jack Walding Sam Walding Palestine Martha Ann Swafford San Benito E.in Wolf and Family Garland Coker Athens Walter Reid Austin A. H. Dees Alpine J. T. McKee el Dorado Wilma F. Dees Annie Hayter Fort Stockton L. O. Daniel, Jr Betty E. Daniel Dallas Mary E. Adkins George Boone Jim S. Huff Fairfax Okla Ruth E. Whelen J. Grieve Seattle Wash H. V. Porter Helen Porter Pittsburgh M. L. Hitch Bert Corle Dead Wood S. Dakota Charles Hoffman Keesport Robert Lebduska Mildred A. Lebduska Ben A. Lebduska Berwyn Ill W. F. Hinz Rockford Harold Scouris Gallup N. M Ardelie Grenier T. C. Spayd Don Spayd Bartlesville Homer Hughes Plain Dealing Gladys Powell J. W. Powell Leela Skelton Glenn Powell Ralph Ala

Beauchamp Family Takes Weekend Vacation to East Texas

Mr and Mrs Harvey Beauchamp and their son Fred departed last weekend for a vacation visit in East Texas.

E. P. Eppersall Houston Lahoma Hibbard Josephine Price Fanny Matheny E. J. Bailey Vernie Black Spearman T. A. Bargesser G. T. Thomas Harlingin Fred Bargesser McCamey George Meyer and Family M. G. Goldsmith L. S. Goldsmith Abilene Harvey Beauchamp Fred East Texas

Harold Doty Visits Pecos as Monahans Utility Manager

Harold Doty, manager of Monahans Southern Union Utilities, spent Sunday in Pecos visiting with friends.

Harold Doty Monahans Southern Union Utilities Pecos

Bell and Dowling Attend Matters in Carlsbad Sunday

Clarence Bell Rusty Bell Miss Sally Bell Miss Fay Frost and Paul Dowling were in Carlsbad Sunday to handle business affairs and conduct routine tasks.

Clarence Bell Rusty Bell Sally Bell Fay Frost Paul Dowling Carlsbad

Beverly Chambers Visited Midland with Parents and Friends

Miss Beverly Chambers of Midland spent last weekend visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Chambers and friends in town.

Beverly Chambers Midland Mrs. P. M. Chambers

Balmorhea boat races draw crowds despite heat

Trans Pecos notes good crowds at Balmorhea boat races and swimming pool. Marfa reports Loyd Mitchell ranch home struck by lightning four times in a week injuring Loyd Mitchell Jr. Sanderson gears up for Fourth Annual rodeo August 18 19 sponsored by the American Legion with strong expectations.

Marfa Loyd Mitchell Mitchell Loyd Mitchell, Jr Sanderson Joe Chandler The American Legion

Balmorhea Lumber Firm Promotes Balmorhea Managers

Charles Tackett assistant manager of the Fox worth Galbraith Lumber Company is promoted to manager of two yards in Goldsmith. Carroll LeDuc of Pecos, formerly with Balmorhea CCC, accepts a position with the company in Balmorhea.

Balmorhea Charles Tackett Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company Goldsmith Carroll LeDuc Pecos Balmorhea CCC

Stanton A collision kills Lubbock man on Highway 1

A two-vehicle crash about six miles east of Stanton on Highway 1 Tuesday morning fatally injured James E. Wright a 45 year old Lubbock resident and foreman of plumbing installation at the state hospital in Big Spring.

Stanton Highway 1 James E. Wright Lubbock State Hospital Big Spring

Sheriff and deputies arrest man for infant murder in Howard County

Stanton sheriff Morris Zim merman and deputies Odus Avery and A J Maverick took a suspect at the Brigham farm in Martin county last week. He faces charges of murdering a Mexican infant and burying it in a crude grave in Howard county last February.

Stanton Morris Zimmerman Odus Avery A. J. Maverick Big Spring Brigham Farm Martin County Howard County

County agents outline Winkler range conservation plan

Winkler county agent Wink-Lee R. Pool has drafted a complete range conservation program for the county. A soil conservation committee is formed with members Phil Harvey James L Dow of Wink and Jack Bills James Slaughter of Kermit.

Wink Lee R. Pool Winkler County Phil Harvey James L. Dow Jack Bills James Slaughter Kermit Soil Conservation Committee

Sanderson Court Opens New 63rd Judicial Term

The 63rd Judicial District court in Sanderson opened its regular term with the grand jury empaneled Monday morning. The panel met for about 30 minutes and had no investigations to pursue.

Sanderson 63Rd Judicial District Court

Obbes of Los Angeles In Town For Short Visit

Louis F. Obbes, a longtime Enter prise subscriber from Los Angeles, visited here briefly this week while en route to Albuquerque and Denver for a vacation.

Louis F. Obbes Los Angeles The Enterprise Albuquerque Denver

Kermit Delivers Seagrave-Ford Fire Engine Parade

The 1 400 mile delivery of a new Seagrave Ford pumping engine arrived Saturday at 6 p m and was shown at the parade through the business district. City Clerk Jack Bills piloted the vehicle and oversaw funds raised for the purchase.

Kermit Jack Bills

WPA sanitation project begins in Winkler County

The first WPA project in Winkler County started this week with a county-wide community sanitation plan. Sponsored by the Commissioners Court and the County Health Unit, it will employ 20 to 30 workers for eight months.

Winkler County Commissioners Court County Health Unit

Highland Field Day Attracts About 200 Visitors In Marfa

The Highland Hereford Breeders Association opened its field day in Marfa drawing around 200 visitors. Alpine papers advertise bids for Sul Ross College women’s dormitory costing about 150000 with funds from a PWA loan and grant.

Highland Hereford Breeders Association Alpine Sul Ross College PWA

Mrs Ott Hinkle and Betty Nan Visit Dallas Relatives

Mrs. Ott Hinkle and her daughter Betty Nan left last week for Dallas to spend a month with relatives and friends. Mrs. Robert Valliant returned from Coleman after a week visiting with friends.

Ott Hinkle Betty Nan Dallas Robert Valliant Coleman

Ruth Newell Heads to Dallas for Weeklong Visit

Miss Ruth Newell departed Sunday night for Dallas to spend a week visiting.

Ruth Newell Dallas

English hospitals spend over a billion for road accident injuries

English hospitals allocate more than 1,000,000,000 annually to treat injuries from road accidents. The figure highlights the burden on healthcare services and the costly impact of traffic crashes.

Expansion project eyed for fall start in Ector district

Odessa reports South Side elementary lagging while a $250000 expansion effort in the Ector County Independent School District aims for completion by fall. Ector County commissioners consider a Works Progress Administration grant to pave 25 to 30 miles of county roads in the same period.

Odessa South Side Ector County Independent Ector County Works Progress Administration

O Daniel backs Big Bend Park from Galveston HQ

W Lee O Daniel the Democratic governor nominee drew strong support for the Big Bend National Park project in a statement issued from his Galveston vacation headquarters. In Fort Stockton Pecos county bonds were refinanced to save the county substantial interest costs over coming years.

W. Lee O’daniel Texas Big Bend National Park Galveston Islands Fort Stockton Pecos County

Extension officials plan August tour of Trans Pecos range

A group from College Station and Experiment Station will tour the Trans Pecos Edwards plateau between August 15 and 20 to study range control. County agents from affected counties and ranchers seeking insight will join the visit to see progress in other regions.

Fort Stockton College Station Trans- Pecos Edwards Plateau

Low-Cost Football Camp Planned by Camp Pioneer

R N Winship Jr of Camp Pioneer for Boys in Seagovia announced two football camps for coaches and players to run from August 27 for a week or more. School superintendents and coaches will supervise, ensuring high standards of conduct. Activities include swimming in the Llano River and hiking in Hill Country mountains.

R. N. Winship,Jr Pioneer Seagovia Llano River

Local Visitors Report from Big Spring and Davis Mountains

Mr and Mrs Slim Lawren of Big Spring visited the Davis Mountains this Sunday. Oscar Buchholz from eVennor of EI spent the week calling on friends.

Slim Lawren Big Spring Davis Mountains Oscar Buchholz eVennor

Pecos Valley Lodge No 736 Holds Regular Meeting

Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 A F A M takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 30 p m Attendance is requested Visitors welcome J L Correll W M W W Ruhlen Sec

Pecos Valley Lodge No F&a

Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Notice

Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388 meets every Friday evening at 30 o clock. Visitors welcome. Jno Oglesby C C.

Knights of Pythias Lodge No Jno. Oglesby, C. C

Car Part Dearly Needed Ad Declares “We Have It”

Local storefront advertises a wide range of automobile parts with a bold claim we have it. Shoppers are invited to visit for quick replacements and affordable pricing. The brief copy emphasizes stock variety and immediacy for motorists.

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Trans-Pecos Pryor Auto Supply Clara Bow Bex Bell Hollywood Calif Miss Bow Toni Ence Sor Goodrich Silvertown Royality Smes Cty Ee Mes Services John Henry Sinclair Service C. OF C. Visitors Wne Horace Wadley Jack Clothiers Constantine Louis Street Dickie Demmas Frank Clark Dryden Sanderson Lodge J. L. Correll Epsidle Alexander Korda Merle Oberon Laurence Olivier United Artists Freddie Mickey Bartholomew Rooney Lord Jeff Charles Coburn Gale Sondergaard Herbert Mundin David Niven Stuart Erwin Marjorie Weaver Pauline Moore Binnie Barnes FE Leat Wells Fargo America Last Frontier Lone Star State Adolph Zuker Joan Bennett and Randolph Scott Texans
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