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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
4
The page lists multiple oil drillings with well numbers, locations, depths, and statuses. Notable entries include Atlantic Oil Prod Co wells near Johnson and W. Johnson sites, various sections in Ti. and Tr. surveys, and several shut downs or waiting on cement after significant depths and oil flows. Individual yields and measurements indicate active extraction and ongoing rig operations across Ward County.
The Pecos high Eagles joined by the Baptist Sunday school young people held a steak fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold McNew. Twenty boys attended with captain Bill Toliver and praised for sportsmanship. Guests included Supt Parker Supt Donnell and Coach Withers, with others assisting in the feed and supportive remarks on character and teamwork.
Local Pecos labor group urges attendance at open sessions to discuss worker issues and remedies. They describe a nonsecret, cooperative organization led by Har dy with W A Morrison as vice chairman and M Ta sly as secretary, meeting weekly for studies and sermons at the church of Christ.
Manuhans Jewelry promotes Christmas shopping with savings on jewelry, urging customers to save money by purchasing gifts during the season. The message emphasizes value and seasonal deals.
Publication commands the sheriff to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in Reeves County. Defendants include G W Whittenburg and Mrs G W Whittenburg and heirs. Suit seeks to remove cloud on Lots 11 and 12, Block 27, Original Town of Pecos City, for title and possession. The case is Young v Whittenburg et al, No. S269, filed October 30, 1933, in Reeves County District Court. first Monday in January 1934 set for appearance.
Clerk Vannie Ingletilester issues writ directing appearance and return on next term. Includes statement of five year statute of limitations and chain of title from the State of Texas. Writ dated December 1 1933 with court seal and official witness.
The J C Penney Co opens Toyland this Saturday in the DeLuxe building north of the Penney store. A large assortment of toys will be sold from that location this year. A lost pair of small boys chaps between Motor Inn and Willow Street offers a reward for return to Milford at City Courts.
Call Sis- S-t?-p. Five room house and bath with electric lights gas and water two car garage chicken yard two blocks from high school just off highway. Rents 17.56. S&S. Morgan Jr. at Higgins Dairy farm or inquire at Cellings-Wilson Co.
Sunday schedule lists 6:45 Sunday school and 1 00 morning worship under Pastor Indygar Ratliff with a sermon to follow. The text notes Baptist services and mentions a praising or praying tone in the service lineup.
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Manahan Jewelry Co for newly arrived Christmas stock offering a range of gift ideas. The ad highlights quality selections and early shopping benefits.
John W. Byrd, pastor, presides over Sabbath School at 6 45 a m and Morning worship at 11 00 a m The Pioneer Y P A meets at 6 00 p m Senior Y P A at 7 00 p m Evening worship follows at 7 30 p m Choir practice is at 7 30 p m Thursday.
Christian Science churches announce the Sunday Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator. It cites Genesis 1 27 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, asserting the infinite begins with God and the universe reflects Him.
Mrs. P. M. Smith 20, of Wink, died Tuesday in Pecos from complications of a ruptured appendix. Funeral held Wednesday at Pecos Furniture Co. chapel with Rev. C. Reade officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Large turnout from Wink and Pecos. Mr. Smith employed by Shell at Wink.
County Judge J. B. Woolfolk reported a new road project from State Highway 27 to the Red Bluff damsite using CWA labor. The route will head east from three miles north of Oria to the damsite with a 100 foot right of way and 60 foot roadway. A 400 foot caliche and gravel dip over Screwbean with a low water bridge is planned. Other CWA projects are proposed in Austin and counties statewide.
The Pecos Valley Baptist Association Worker’s Conference will be held at the McCamey church with a full program starting at 10 A M. Rev W C Harrison delivers the key message followed by state convention echoes Rev M M Fulmer and special music. Other talks cover enlistment in financial support tithing and laymen topics with lunch and board meetings scheduled before adjournment.
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mary Ann Rambo of Toyah who died Wednesday. A. Trobbs of the Church of Christ conducted the service at Pecos Furniture Company chapel. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery. She was 31. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs John Harmon her husband O H Rambo and four children brothers George Frank and Elmer Harmon and sister Mrs Lizzie Lucas.
Mrs. Chas. F. Manahan, now in Illinois pursuing a floral design course, plans to open a flower shop on December 4 in connection with Manahan's Jewelry Co.
A compact gift assortment tin arrives offering a refined selection meant for discerning tastes. The item promises elegant presentation and versatile use, appealing to shoppers seeking a stylish, compact addition to gift wardrobes.
Reverend nail Vierce will conduct Episcopal church services in St. Jos church Pecos Sunday at 7 p m A covett welcome is extended to every one.
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