Texas builds new state park playground in Davis area
For its people a magnificent state of Texas is creating a contain playground in the Davis area and Madera Valley sections. A great deal of work has been by the CCC camp under State park board supervision in the approximately 15 months they have been located in the canyon near Fort Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. State of Texas
Cuntain
Davisee and
Madera Valley
CCC
Ndter State Park Board
Canyon
Fort Davis
Scenic drive near Fort Davis and Pecos water open house
The narrative describes a 5 mile rim drive with scenic views of the Chisos and Chinati mountains near Fort Davis, including a CCC picnic hut, guard rails, and a one way descent to a CC camp. It promotes an open house at Pecos soft water wells with a western barbecue inviting all residents, noting a half million gallons daily and progress on the municipal water project and bond contracts.
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Fort Davis
Bill Sherrod
Variety Store
Chisos
Chinati
Big Bend
Alpine
Te Plain
Marfa
Tower Mountain
CCC
Pecos
City Wells
Fort Stockton
Grandfalls
City
J W Moore Dies After Long Pecos Career
J W Moore 78 longtime Pecos resident and former mayor died after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. John W Byrd officiating. Interment was at Fairview. Born in Arkansas he worked as a land agent for Rock Island and Texas Pacific Railroads and helped develop Pecos including the H and R N Railway funds. He served as mayor from 1925 to 1930 and supported water projects, was a Mason, Knights of Pythias, Presbyterian, Rotary member, and former Chamber of Commerce president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
John W. Byrd
Moore
Fairview
Texas Pacific Railroad
Mr. Moore
Knights of Pythias
Pecos
Last Obstacle Cleared for Red Bluff Water Project Funding
The Federal Power Commission granted a power permit to Red Bluff Water Power Control District in Washington, clearing the final condition for PWA approval of a 345000 dollar requisition to start construction. PWA attorneys expect final department approvals to reach El Paso by weekend, enabling funds release to the district early next week and the contract work to begin shortly after.
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Federal Power Commission
Washington
Red Bluff
PWA
Federal Bank
el Paso
Ions
Letter from former Pecos resident praises Pecos coverage
M L Swinehart now Ewha College superintendent in Seoul writes from Korea praising the Pecos issue dated June 29 and notes a Seoul Press claim that from June 15 to July 26 ongoing rain set a historic record since 1611. He recalls Pecos history and signs off with best wishes.
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M. L. Swinehart
Pecos
Ewha College
Seoul
Korea
CCC Lads Build Indian Pueblo Style Hotel at Park
The hotel rises with a concrete foundation and brickwork cut from the mountainside by CCC workers. It will house about 50 to 60 rooms and feature spacious lobbies, signaling a first class hostelry in the park.
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CCC
First Bale Grown On Ward Co Farm Reaches Pecos
The first bale of 1934 cotton grown by Antonio Salazar on the T. J. Patrick farm near Barstow arrived in Pecos on Friday August 10, about 20 days ahead of the usual September debut. Chamber of Commerce seeks to arrange a premium for the grower.
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Pecos
Antonio Salazar
T. JL. Patrick
Barstow
Chamber of Commerce
City Budget Hearing Set for Thursday at City Hall
A hearing on the estimated city budget for the coming fiscal year will be held on Thursday August 23 at the city hall. Citizens are invited to attend and review the budget with the mayor and councilmen and offer suggestions.
County Funds Total Fifty Thousand In County Report
The quarterly report of County Treasurer J B Hudson shows total cash in all county funds at 50604 88. The county operates on a cash basis and pays all bills promptly, reflecting able management by county officials.
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J. B. Hudson
Baptists Rally to Beat Mercantile 8-7 in 12 Innings
In a two hour 12 inning marathon the Baptists edged Mercantile Telephone Co 8 to 7. A pivotal second inning featured a Flake home run and Young scoring four runs. Matejowsky and Card pitched for the Baptists with Meadows catching. Johnson and McNew worked for Mercantile with Williams catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Mercantile Telephone Co
Matejowsky
Card
Meadows
N R S District Manager Visits El Paso Office
J. R. Martin of El Paso, district manager of the N R S, was in town Tuesday on business with the local N R S office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Martin
el Paso
Thesn. R. S
Miss Pecos DeRacy Competes in San Angelo Rodeo
Miss Pecos DeRacy a noted cowgirl and rope expert enters the San Angelo round up rodeo riding contest open to girls only. She represents Pecos Chamber of Commerce as Miss Pecos and aims for the grand first prize of 150 dollars against West Texas rivals at Heart ranch, south of San Angelo.
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Ee DeRacy
San Angelo
Miss DeRacy
West Texas
v-Heart Ranch
Pecos
Ballots Clarify No Lien on Pecos Water Project
Voters in Pecos decide on S242 000 water bond funding on August 30 with no tax lien against property. PWA loan terms require only a first lien on the water plant and its revenues, proving the project as a self liquidating investment. City officials urge attendance at the celebration and invite residents to inspect the water source at the city well, offering rides from Bell's Garage if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
PWA
Cattle Buying Speeded Up Sought by Four Texas Counties
Reeves Ward Loving and Winkler counties petitioned state relief administrator Adam Johnson for immediate permission to increase government cattle purchases. Local officials, including H P V Davis and Ted Johnston, urged faster action as drought and lack of rain have depleted resources and left cattle to perish awaiting inspection and sale.
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Reeves, Ward, Loving
Winkler Counties
Adam Johnson
Ward
Loving
Winkler
Mr. Johnston
Bill Shelton Named Pecos NRS Local Agent
Bill Shelton was notified of his appointment as Pecos agent for the National Re-Employment Service a branch of the U S Department of Labor. He will be based in the city hall and began his duties Thursday morning. His task is to maintain a list of unemployed county residents, record their skilled fields, and place as many as possible in public or private work projects. Further information on NRS services will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. R
Bill” Shelton
Pecos
National Re-Employment Service
U. S. Department of Labor
Shelton
NRS
Bloys Encampment Opens Wednesday in Davis Mountains
The Bloys Camp Meeting celebrating its 45th year opened at Skillman Grove in the Davis mountains with many attendees from across the region. The free event runs one week with meals provided and daily addresses by ministers L. D. Anderson of Fort Worth John H. Burmo of Sherman F. Onder donk of San Antonio and I. L. Year by of El Paso.
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Bloys
Skillman Grove
Davis Mountains
Sec
L. D. Anderson
Fort Worth
John H. Burmo
Sherman
Pecos Rotary Club Enjoys Musical Program
The Pecos Rotary Club's Thursday noon meeting featured a violin duet by Miss Beverly Vaughan and Miss Rice of Texas Christian University with accompaniment by Miss Warren Collings. Mrs. J. C. Wilson and Miss Collings sang duets including "O Fair New Mexico" with Vaughan on piano. Jack Hawkins spoke on Rotary's first object, promoting the ideal of service as the basis for worthy enterprise.
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Pecos
Mrs J Frank Biggs Visits East Texas Relatives
Mrs J Frank Biggs returned from a visit with relatives in East Texas and later joined Mr Biggs in Austin where they spent several days in San Antonio.
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J. Frank Biggs
East Texas
Mr. Biggs
Mrs. Biggs
Austin
San Antonio
CCC Camp Seeks Experienced Men for Bal Morhea Establishment
Local unemployed men with clerical, masonry, powder and rock mason skills are invited to enroll in a six month CCC program at Balmorhea Texas. Participants receive 30 dollars monthly plus meals clothing and medical aid. Bids are requested for dairy meat and laundry supplies for the camp near San Solomon Springs with barracks in progress and rock work planned.
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CCC
Balmorhea
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
San Solomon Springs
Toyahvale Station
Carpenter's Hill
Woman wins $50 prize at Grand Theatre money night
Mrs Shirley Taylors number was drawn Tuesday at the Grand Theatre money night drawing and she received the $50 prize. Next weeks prize will be $25.
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Shirley Taylor
Grand Theatre
Pecos welcomes back long-time resident from San Antonio
It Valliant, who has lived in San Antonio for months, returned to Pecos on Wednesday. He plans to stay permanently and will greet friends at the Leader Grocery Co market.
Cotton Exemptions Deadline Set for August 25
Reeves county farmers must sign applications for exemption certificates of tax free cotton by August 25. Nat Mason, Bankhead Act county administrator, urged all cotton growers to sign promptly. Farmers near Pecos use the county agent in city hall. those near Balmorhea should contact Mr. George Burkholder at his gun. Saragosa is noted as completed.
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Reeves County
Nat Mason
Pecos
Balmorhea
George Burkholder
Saragosa
Mason
L B Young Purchases Pecos Piggly Wiggly Store
L B Young bought the Pecos Piggly Wiggly from A C Caswell and J M Speed of Midland after selling Gold Bond Grocery. Caswell will continue as manager, Gann keeps the market, and Young plans to maintain a high grade stock and full grocery service.
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L. B. Young
Gold Bond
A. C. Caswell
J. M. Speed
Midland
Mr. Caswell
Gann
Mrs Thomas Visits Bryan Family in Town
Mrs John J Thomas and her children visit her parents Dr and Mrs O J Bryan and many friends during their stay.
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John J. Thomas
O. J. Bryan
Joe Glover Named Wink Piggly-Wiggly Manager
Joe Glover of Pecos has accepted the position as manager of the Piggly-Wiggly store at Wink.
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Joe Glover
Pecos
Wink
Thompson Is Elected New American Legion Officers
New American Legion officers for the coming year were elected at a meeting last Tuesday. Installation will occur at the September 4 session for a one year term. Post commander is H. M. Red Thompson, senior vice commander I. R. Titus, and junior vice commander Ken Bowser. Other officers include Charles Ripley adjutant, John Corell finance officer, Dude Cook sergeant-at-arms, with chaplain to be elected later. Executive board members are Roy Biggs, Vernon Hicks, Dr. J. L. Kin Cannon, John Doll, and Jim Buchannan.
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H. M
Red’” Thompson
Red
American Legion
I. R. Titus
Ken Bowser
Charles Ripley
John Corell
Dude’’ Cook
Roy Biggs
Vernon Hicks
J. L. Kincannon
John Doll
Jim Buchannan
Fort Worth businessman W H Little visits town
W H Little of Fort Worth and Breckenridge is in town attending to his interests and staying at the Brandon hotel.
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W. H. Little
Fort Worth
Breckenridge
Brandon
Feibelman Meets Pecos Mercantile Officials in Town
H. P. Feibelman of Carislesi, an official of the Joyce-Pruit Co., visited this week and conferred with Pecos Mercantile Co. officials about business matters.
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H. P. Feibelman
Carislesi
Joyce-Pruit Co
Pecos Mercantile Co
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Joe Hudgens
J. W. Moore
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Rock Island Railroad
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of West
Gladys Lewis
Bob Lewis
Texas News
Mpi
New York Times
London Times
Japan
China
Seoul Press
Ward Co
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Miss
Nsora DeRacy
San Angelo Rodeo
J. K. Starley
Bell’s
Via
State Relief
H. P V. Davis
Ted Johnston
Mr. Davis
K. M. Regan
Bill Shelton
Tion
L. B. Young Buys Piggly-Wiggly
Thompson
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