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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1938

Page

3

List of Visitors From Texas and Out of State Arrived

A lengthy roster lists numerous visitors by town and state, including John Hall Fort Worth G Powers Wichita Falls Joe n Liberty Joe Kemp Houston D Dixon Jr Colorado Ann Bess Wilkerson Loraine Eliza Ann Martin Port Arthur and many more. Out of state guests include Mr and Mrs J P McGaw Shreveport A V Johnson Jr Charleston VA Estella Breakiron Phillip Oakiron West Newton PA and others.

John Hall OT i Hall Fort Worth G. Powers Wichita Falls Joe N Liberty Joe Kemp Houston D. Dixon, Jr Colorado Ann- Bess Wilkerson Loraine Eliza Ann Martin Port Arthur Ner Noorer Nacogdoches Ted ‘N. Rockwall Adolf Baker Burme G. Nickell A. W. Clemns Arthur Clemmens Ruthton Sacul M. Coon Dallas C. H. Doerge College Stan Ben J. Ward Ray Campbell E. Beverly Hendon Eetwater Hortense G. Muggins Es County Francis Sue King Irene Nina Osburn Wickett Thomas E. Hay Tommy Lee Edward Hay Abilene H. F. Martin Carl Vataw Austin Y. Robinson Ranger W. R. Marler Bob Marler Ngsville C. V. Brock Corpus Visti Billy Marler Kingsville Y. McClean Mineral Wells Grant Maple el Paso L. R. Nitehead Cisco R. L. Beaty Jdsmith Hermanniel Crosby C. T. Kittinger A. Ochols Texas City A. Backstrom E. R. Gatorth Amaio R. O. Sisk Wellington Ifton Mobley W. A. Beard Ckhart Louis Lotspeich, Jr Aston Brooks Estes L. D. Glass Bill Foster Barstow J. P. McGaw Shreveport A. V. Johnson, Jr Charleston C. H. Break Estella Breakiron Phillip Oakiron West Newton Ade Shipley California Harles Sherill Paul Sherill Maryrill Phoenix Ariz F. Yusen Cleveland Ohio Jim Casey Nam Ala

Revival Services At Church On South Park Street

The Church of the Nazarene on South Park Street announces revival services starting August 4 led by Pastor F. O. Parr who will also act. Joe Lewis will lead singing and the public is invited to hear messages including What Is Christianity and The Blackness of Darkness Forever with Sunday programs on the rover KIM from 5 to 5 30 p m.

Church OF the Nazarene South Park Street F. O

Marshall Field Pioneered “The Customer Is Always Right”

The phrase credited to retailer Marshall Field is highlighted as a pioneering standard in customer service. It reflects Field’s approach to prioritizing shopper satisfaction and setting a lasting business principle.

Marshall Field

Lodge notices Pecos Valley Lodge meeting notice and Knights of Pythias schedule

Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF and AM second Tuesday each month at 8 30 p m. Attendance expected. Visitors welcome. J L Correll W M W W Ruhlen Sec Knights of Pythias Lodge No 388 meets regularly every Friday evening at 30 o'clock. Visitors welcome. Jno Oglesby C C.

Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 Af& AM Knights of Pythias Lodge No Jno. Oglesby, C. C

Notice to heirs in Reeves County estate case

Court paper commands publication in Reeves County Texas to summon all interested in the estate of Ella G White Deceased. Administrator A Schreyer filed petition for partition and distribution of assets to be heard by the County Court on the first Monday after notice dated September 12 1938. Clerk Hollis Smith records issuance August 25 1938. Christmas cards started in America in 1875.

State OF Texas Reeves County Ella G. White Texas Je Ves County A. c. Streyer A. Schreyer Flid Hollis Smith Reeves Coun- Texas Agust Estell Clinton

Oil drilling advances as Toyah Bell No 2 passes 4000 feet

The Toyah Bell No 2 drill reached the 4000 foot mark late this week while continuing the search for the main oil pool. Prospects improved as clay and gas rock were intersected in the new hole, with help from ongoing fishing at Bell No 1 and past oil shows noted in the formation. Also noted are rodeo events and Carlsbad Pecos games, a political clash over the State Park plan, and a New Orleans store ban on bobbed hair and certain fashions for employees.

Toyah Bell No. 2 Carlsbad Pecos Bell No. 1 State Park Neff Senate House Davis Mountains New Orleans

Rain brings aid to ranchers as 1 inch falls

A little over an inch of rain fell Thursday night easing drought for ranchers moving cattle to pasture. Bill Dean known publicly as Bill Dean died near San Angelo Tuesday night after a prolonged battle with infantile paralysis. Pecos moves toward soft water as city contracts with Lane Texas Company to bring mains supply within nine to ten months. Washington approves titles to federal building site clearing the way for the Pecos federal building. Fire damages West Texas Refining Company's plant causing over $10000 in damage to the furnace unit of the cracking stills.

William Walters Dean Bill Dean San Angelo Lane Texas Company Pecos Federal Washington West Texas Refining Company

Pecos High Sends 23 Players to Madera Canyon Camp

Twenty three Pecos high school boys plus Coaches Sam McClure and Harry Holcomb depart for Eagles football training camp in Madera Canyon. Eight returners and new prospects form the training camp group as the season begins.

Pecos High School Sam McClure Harry Holcomb Eagles Madera Canyon Kitty Knox Truett Peer W. H. Knox Miss Knox Southern Union Zimmer Motor Softballers Shaugnessy Fire Department Wickett A. H. Dunlap State Board of Water Engineers Toyah Lake Irving Springs Pecos

Philadelphia Sees Lowest 1937 Crime Rate Among Major Cities

The 1937 crime record shows Philadelphia reporting the lowest crime level of any large city. Police officials attribute the decline to intensified patrols, community programs, and coordinated law enforcement efforts across districts.

Philadelphia

Maximizing Farm Value Through Onsite Processing

The article argues that transforming farm outputs into finished goods boosts value. Examples show barley fed to pigs yielding pork, hay and weeds supporting dairy and beef, and the need for balanced rations. It stresses finishing animals on the farm, feeding efficiency, and continuous growth for best sale prices.

Goose Goslin's Batting Average Highlighted

The record notes Goose Goslin's 15 year batting average at 319 with a nod to Franklin's quote about death and taxes.

Goose” Goslin

Belgians Find Basenji Dogs Do Not Bark

Basenji dogs from the Belgian Congo are reported to be mute or non vocal. The finding contrasts with other dog breeds and notes unique vocal behavior observed by researchers.

Belgian Congo

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