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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

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Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute Schedule Planned

A tentative program for the Trans Pecos Teachers Consolidated Institute to be held in Pecos Texas September 6 to 10 was prepared by J R Humphrey superintendent of Pecos Schools with instructors from Texas universities and colleges including H W Morelock R P Jarrett J W Baldwin Julia Lipscomb and state officials. The plan includes multiple sections for high school intermediate and primary instruction with county conductors and open home accommodations for 150 plus teachers from eight counties. State Superintendent Marrs is to address the assembly twice and several local leaders deliver welcome remarks during opening exercises and daily sessions.

Trans- Pecos State of Texas H. W. Morelock Sul Ross State Teacher's College Alpine Texas R. P. Jarrett Department of Education West Texas State Teachers College J. W. Baldwin University of Texas Julia Lipscomb College of Industrial Arts Jarrett Miss Lipscomb HM. H. Crain Fort Stockton W. C. Jones Ft. Davis S. M. Melson L. C. Hinckley Grandafalls Schools Trans-Pecos J. R. Humphrey Pecos Thomas Head Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Association R. N. Couch Marrs Humphrey America L. C. Hinkley Jim Camp City of Pecos J. W. Moore Reeves County H. N. McKellar J. E. Grege Marfa Presidio County Gregg R. DP. Jarrett B. F. Berkeley Baldwin Brewster County Supt. Melton S. M. N. Marrs H. B. Broaddus Federated Womens Clubs M. N. Marrs Ft. Stockton Pecos County Barstow Ward Supt. Forrester

Examiner's Trial in Nooe Murder Case Held

The State of Texas tried J H Nooe in Ward County Court Barstow for the August Patton slaying in Monahans. Witnesses testified that Nooe was drunk and shot Patton in the back as he turned from Nooe after a quarrel. Nooe pleaded not guilty and remains jailed in Pecos awaiting grand jury action and possible Barstow trial.

State of Texas J. H. Nooe Dick Patton Monthans Ward County Barstow T. B. Anderson Henry G. Russell T. F. Slack Nooe Fred Gibson Texas and Pacific Monahans Jack Wright G. B. Estes Sirs Reeves County Pecos el Paso Charles Gibbs District Court Nove Patton E. N. Estes Jackwright

Angeles Airport Receives Recognition and Hotel Planned

T M Dolan of Springfield Ohio and Arch Bell of Pecos have developed Angeles fifty miles north of Pecos on the Santa Fe line. Dallas Chamber of Commerce honored the airport this week and plans call for Angeles to serve the new western air route via Dallas and Fort Worth. A ten room hotel with modern conveniences is being built in mission style to welcome visitors bound for Carlsbad Cavern. The airport landing field is ready and a fueling station for planes will follow.

T. M. Dolan Springfield Ohio Arch Bell Pecos Angeles Santa Fe Dallas Chamber of Commerce Western Air Dallas Fort Worth Mr. Dolan Northwestern Telephone Company Dolan Carlsbad

McMurray College Gymnasium Begun in Abilene Texas

Excavation for a 15000 gymnasium at McMurray College has begun and will be ready by the basketball season. The brick building at the north end of the athletic field will be the largest in Abilene with modern Wigwan facilities. Part of the work will be done by students to assist funds for their studies. The gym will aid McMurry in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Abilene Texas McMurray College McMurry Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Pecos Chamber Luncheon Aims For Big Wednesday

A high energy Pecos Chamber of Commerce luncheon is planned for next Wednesday noon at the Orient Hotel dining room. The Entertainment Committee promises strong community progress discussion, cooperative spirit, and 500 horsepower pep. Representatives from every women’s club, business leaders, and directors will attend to discuss Pecos growth and progress.

Pecos Chamber of Commerce Red Bluff Plains A. A. Kinney M. W. Collie West Texas

Power Company Building Nears Completion in Pecos

The Texas Louisiana Power Company reports its new Pecos office and show room nearly ready with walls and roof complete. A Morse engine upgrade will boost plant power within a month to support additional extension lines to South Pecos homes of Steve Ward and Harry Clinton, and to Barstow via a 23800 volt line powering the new electric gin and serving Barstow residents.

Texas Louisiana Power Company Roberson Morse South Pecos Steve Ward Harry Clinton North Pecos Vaughn Barstow

Just Like a Woman in a Shoe Store

A patient salesman shows box after box of shoes while the woman rejects patent leather for cracking, kidskin for scuffing, and suede for soil. She finally tries black oxfords, sighing over the conservative look though the clerk teases that she “is” sensible.

Men and Boys Wear That Please at Winkler's

Winkler's presents a broad selection of men and boys wear noted for value and style. From durable work shirts to casual knits, customers find trusted brands and affordable prices in a well stocked department.

Winkler’s

Schooler Well to Resume Drilling After 30 Day Layoff

Reeves County drillers prepare to restart the Schooler Oil Company well in section 31 block 57 two Reeves County after a 30 day standstill. The bit stood at 2406 feet in black lime with orders to resume by the 24th and reach contract depth. Small oil gas showings were noted prior to suspension with no reason given.

Schooler Oil Company Reeves County Big Lake Oil Co Derrick Ranch Reeves Culberson Grissom-Hunter Toyah Pure Oil Company Pecos County Ément Lockhart Allen Westbrook-Hendrick Wink Ler County J. K. Hughes Means Ranch Bik Humphreys Humble Geologists Humble Oil Company Geological Department Santa Rosa Springs H. F. Anthony Pecos Southern Reeves and Ward Co Toyah Bell Ramsey Oil Company California Arthur W. Savage

Major Burges Holds Talks With Pecos Water Users

Major George W. Burges, lawyer for Pecos Valley Water Users Association, arrived from El Paso and met irrigation project leaders at the Orient hotel to discuss Red Bluff Dam contract terms with U S government and project representatives. He later met more reps in Landfalls, delivering the proposed contract as officials express optimism about resolving preliminary details before dam planning proceeds. Burges planned further meetings with local irrigation men next week.

George W. Burges Pecos el Paso Orient Hotel Red Bluff Burges United States

Len­d­say and Mitchel wed in Fort Stockton Pecos couple ties city OK

Pecos residents Allen Lindsay and Lucy Mitchel were married Tuesday in Fort Stockton after obtaining a license. They returned to Pecos to make their home. Lindsay led the cotton seed mill in Pecos and Mitchel, daughter of Dr. J A Leeman, is a renowned piano teacher and pianist in West Texas.

Pecos Fort Stockton Allen Lindsay Lucy Mitchel Lindsay

Morgan Construction Gets Rice Building Contract in Odessa

Ector County News reports Morgan Construction Company of Big Spring won the contract from Mr and Mrs Joe Rice for a new fireproof business building across from the courthouse. The $15000 project features mission style stucco, planned by Mrs Rice, to house a moving picture plant and an electric radio shop with two additional units. Excavation starts late this week and the company aims to complete the structure quickly.

Ector County News Joe Rice J. M. Morgan Constructon Company Big Spring Court House Odessa

Special Values At Winkler's Next Week Pecos dry goods sale

Winkler's Pecos dry goods house operating under Quality Goods at Low Price will offer remarkable bargains next week. Four dollar hats drop to two ninety five and hose values reduce from one fifty to one nineteen. Sam Winkler owner expects a real rush and invites ladies to inspect the bargains.

Winkler Pecos Sam Winkler

Telegraph Messenger Wanted for Western Union Opening

All day messenger position available starting September 1 offering a chance to learn telegraphy. Apply to the manager of Western Union.

Western Union

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Sul Ross R. L. Irving Jas. F. Ross Schooler Big Lake Company Westbrook Humble Reeves and Major Burges Water Users Association Lindsay—Mitchel Morgan Construction Company
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