Pecos Pecos Bulletin Notes Payrolls and Local Happenings
The item reports Red Bluff payroll figures with 62 foremen and workers split among Reeves Os Ward and Loving counties and Wink settlements. It mentions a stuffed brown bear from Rep Edect Clyde Bradford of Grand Falls, captured as a cub and later killed then preserved. Also praises Pecos Swains gas quality and a Monte Cristo film praised for its thrills and acting amid a favorable local outlook.
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Edect
Clyde Bradford
Grandfalls
Farris
Ison
Pecos
Brunk's Comedians Set for Pecos Engagement Next Week
Brunk's Comedians arrive in Pecos with a big tent show moving in Sunday. The opening play Pull Up Your Pants airs Monday night, led by Charles Brunk and the Medinas who report higher attendance this year as people hold more money for entertainment.
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Fred G. Brunk
Pecos
Charles Brunk
France
Justis Returns to Pecos Garage Services
D W Justis resumes management at Pecos Garage after a period in Jal New Mexico. He brings back auto repair expertise and promises dependable service for local customers and new clients, continuing repairs for all makes.
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D. W. Justis
Pecos
Justis
Justis Garage
Jal
New Me
Extension Looms For Jal Oil Area
A Jal oil field near New Mexico is set for a three mile extension with spudding near Jal three miles east of town. Stanolind Oil Company reports imminent development as Jal area activity remains at boom level with new merchandising establishments planned to serve growing demand.
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al New Mexico
Jal
Stanolind Oil Company
Red Bluff damsite rapid construction on large scale
Steam shovels gobble earth as four big power shovels work on the dam core and spillways. A water shovel removes dunes while pumping and transformers are readied. Forty to sixty men plus additional contractors toil under the Pecos project with power from the new line aiding ongoing construction.
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Red Bluff
Lundin Brothers
Tricet
Pasotex
Vernon L. Sullivan
New Deal Grants Half Million to Valley Counties
County Agent Ted Johnston told Chamber of Commerce members at Brandon Coffee Shop that federal benefits reach Reeves Ward Loving and Winkler counties totaling about 500000 this year. About 420600 dollars came from cattle purchases by local ranchers while the rest supported cotton. He warned Pecos will face agricultural challenges with the Red Bluff dam completion and a rising rural population. He cited possible crops cotton hay beet sugar vegetables and cantaloupes and noted high freight rates hinder hay sales. He urged the Federal Land Bank of Houston to approve land loans for the Red Bluff district, a move the bank has not yet made.
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Brandon
Wmount
Johnson
Red Bluff
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Santa to Visit Pecos City for Two Trading Days
Pecos merchants plan two Christmas Trade Days on December 15 and December 22 with $100 cash given away each Saturday. Santa will booth on Oak Street, visit cooperating stores, accept letters, and grant presents to every child. Chamber of Commerce backs the event with 30 to 40 merchants coordinating.
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Pecos
Santa Claus
Santa Chrus
Chamber of Commerce
Red Bluff resident and landowner Bob Couch seriously ill
The article notes Bob Couch, a prominent Red Bluff resident and landowner, is seriously ill at his home near the enterprise in Xfriend. Neighbors join in prayers for his recovery.
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Ron. Couch
The
Red Bluff Beard
Many
Enterprise
New Arrival Blessing for Te xos Couple
Mr and Mrs A R Copen of Texas welcome a baby girl this Wednesday. Friends congratulate them on the new arrival and they have not yet decided on a name for their daughter.
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A. R. Copen
Texos
Pecos Figures In High Profile El Paso Murder Trial
Pecos is central to a major murder trial in El Paso involving Artheir Wilson a former Cleveland chemist. The state seeks the death penalty as detectives trace Wilson from a laundry slip and an iron find in a Pecos tourist court and tips from Tecos residents Mr and Mrs Wyeth Doak. Four Pecos residents testify in El Paso including Sheriff Louis Roberson and Mr and Mrs Donk. National press coverage focuses on Pecos detective work that led to Wilson’s arrest in Port of Spain Trinidad and extradition to the United States.
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Wilson
Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Pecos
Wyeth Doak
Tecos
Powk
el Paso
Louis Roberson
Mrs. Donk
Win. Ross
Agin
Child Injured By Homemade Cannon In Pecos
Condition remains grave for 12 year old Atton Criswell of Fo' Stockton after a home made cannon exploded last week. Doctors at Pecos hospital performed surgery and gave two blood transfusions in a bid to save him with little improvement this past week.
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Atton Criswell
Pecos
Young Criswell
Hudson
Pecos Hospital
Explosion Victim Still Very Low
J. W. Hudson, a lone construction worker seriously burned last week when an asphalt furnace exploded near Kent, remained in critical condition ten days later. He received a blood transfusion this week and is scheduled for another as doctors warn recovery remains slow and doubtful.
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J. W. Hudson
Lone Sur
Kent
Postoffice Ready For Mailing Rush
Pecos postoffice urges early mailing to avoid delays as Christmas volume rises. The office extends hours to 6 PM on Saturdays December 15 and 22, with Postmaster M W Collie noting busy conditions and improved postal receipts this fall.
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Pecos Postoffice Department
M. W. Collie
Tommy Tucker Buys Local Barber Shop
Tommy Tucker, a popular local barber, purchased a stake in the Central Barber Shop from owner John Brocat. Brocat has returned to the Sanitary Barber Shop and will continue serving friends there.
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Tommy Tucker
John Brocat
Brocat
Sanitary Barber Shop
Mrs O Majors of Barstow Ill in Local Hospital
Mrs. O Majors of Barstow is reported ill and hospitalized at a local facility. No further details are provided.
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Mrs. O
Majors of
Barstow
Morrison Couple Welcome Ason Last Saturday
Mr and Mrs A B Morrison became parents of a bouncing boy last Saturday. Mother and son are doing nicely.
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A. EB. Morrison
Bids Reopened for Pecos Federal Building Project
U S blog notes bids for a Pecos federal building contract will open in Washington on January 14 after plans were redrawn to fit an 178 000 appropriation. Earlier bids were rejected as over budget, delaying the project but officials plan faster construction now that revised specifications are on the market.
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Federal Building
Washington
Ipst
New Baby Named for Keith Camry Household Leader
A new baby boy arrived last Saturday afternoon at the Camy sani tirrium. James Samuel weighs about seven and a half pounds. He is named by Mr and Mrs Keith Cnip in honor of two grandfathers. The family reports mother and child are doing well and the father is expected to recover.
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Keith Camry
Camy Sanitirrium
Janes Samuel
Keith Cnip
Dennor
Dor. Jimny Camp
S. M. Prewit
Babe
Wyun and Mrs Hamilton Welcome 4 Pound Baby Boy Lorn
Atr and Mrs Wyun Hamilton of Suragosa welcomed a 4 pound 7 1 2 ounce baby boy named Lorn here last night. Both mother and baby are reported well. Friends throughout the valley extend congratulations.
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Atr
Wyun Hamilton
Suragosa
Maether
Detroit Couple Hurt Near Kent
Mr and Mrs B Lowery of Detroit Michigan were badly injured when their car rolled over five miles west of Kent on the junkhead highway. A rear tire blowout caused loss of control and the solar ambulance of Pecos transported them to Pecos hospital where they recover.
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B. Lowery
Detroit
Michigan
Kent
Lowry
Lowey
Solar Ambulance
Pecos
Father of Pecosite Dies In Louisiana
Jen Roshton of Montgomery Louisiana father of Mrs H M br Jones of Pecos died suddenly Wednesday night at his home in Montgomery. Roshton was a prominent landowner in the Shreveport area and widely known. Funeral services were planned for Friday in Montgomery. Pecos friends join in expressing deepest sympathy.
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Jen Roshton
Montgomery
H. M. Br. Jones
Pecos
Roshton
Shreveport
Jones
The
Enterprise
Lan Pecos
150 Papers Go To Dam Today
This week the F Enterprise carries Pecps advertisers to workers at Red Bluff dam site. A150 copies are distributed today at the damsite, the commissary, contractors offices and nearby. Mr Merchant should place his sale message in the Enterprise to reach this audience.
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F Enterprise
Pecps
Red Bluff
Communissary
Many Bids On Pecos Waterworks Project
Spirited bidding heats up for Pecos municipal waterworks jet project with bids coming to city officials. Council to open bids on December 21 after a weeks delay from December 14. top national firms entering. Bond issue details and notices published in the Enterprise Dallas News and trade journals.
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Pecos
Enterprise
Dallas News
Austin
Mrs G W Key Visits Pecos Friends For Thanksgiving
Mrs G W Key of Fort Worth spent Thanksgiving holidays and the weekend visiting with Mr and Mrs 4 PP Donnell and family of Pecos.
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G. W. Key
Fort Worth
PP. Donnell
Family
Pecos
New Daughter Born to Mentone Couple
Mr and Mrs Les Weaks of Mentone welcome a baby girl born Sunday at the local hospital. Both mother and infant are reported in good condition and doing well.
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Les Weaks
Mentone
Burney Couple Welcome Wink Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Bruce Burney of Wink announce the arrival of a baby girl on Sunday. The newborn adds joy to the family and marks a new addition to the local community.
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Bruce Burney
Wink
Christmas Cantata Presented by Wink Choral Club in Pecos
The Wink Choral club of 50 members will present The Light Eternal a Christmas cantata at First Baptist church Pecos on Wednesday December 19. Admission is free and all are invited. Mrs Rob R Holmes directs the group with Mrs Lonnie Sibley as accompanist. The program features vestments and lighting to enhance the Christmas theme.
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Pecos
Wink Choral Club
First Baptist Church
R. Holmes
Wink Club
Lonnie Sibley
Fort Stockton man recovering after appendix operation
Operation Earnest Riggs underwent major surgery Saturday to remove an appendix. He is now recovering well in a local hospital.
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Earnest Riggs
Fort Stockton
Reeves County agent visits Amarillo for cattle buying
Ted Johnston county agent for Reeves Ward Loving and Winkler counties was in Amarillo Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week on government cattle buying business in the area.
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Ted Johnston
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Winkler
Amarillo Wednes
Boice City Visitors Travel to San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Montie Roberts and Joe W. Hadden of Boice City Okla visited their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Haynie over the weekend. Hadden returned home Monday. The Roberts plan to visit relatives in San Antonio before returning home.
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Montie Roberts
Joe W. Hadden
Boice City
Okla
H. W. Haynie
Mr. Hadden
Mrs. Roberts
San Antonio
Hudgens Visit Bolters in Weatherford Stay
Mr and Mrs H W Hudgens of Weatherford are visiting with Mr and Mrs O M Bolter this week guests share stories and hospitality in a cordial social exchange at the Bolter home in Weatherford.
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H. W. Hudgens of
Weatherford
O. M. Bolter
Mexico City Race Draws Voter Interest Amid Tight Contest
The Pecos Mercantile column notes high interest in a Mexico City race as results come in. Mrs Harvey Beanehuniy leads Thursday afternoon with Mrs Clarence Mont close behind and Bernice McCullough slipping up to third from fourth. Gladys Lewis and Margaret Holley follow.
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Mexico City
Pecos Mercantile Cols
Harvey Beanehuniy
Clarence Mont
Bernice McCullough
Gladys Lewis
Margaret Holley
Dr Niccolls Struck Down by Houston Car
Dr Niccolls 62 brother of C Hl Niccolls of Pecos was fatally hurt last Thursday in Houston when struck by an automobile while crossing a street intersection. He died Friday afternoon at 4 Houston hospital minutes before his brother reached the bedside. Funeral services were held Sunday at Houston. Nicholls was a former Pecos resident with interests in the sulphur development north of Pecos and was widely known throughout Texas.
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Dr. Niccolls
Houston
C. Hl. Niccolls
Pecos
Hlomuston
Ife
Houston Hospital
Sr. Nicholls
Texas
Linotype Operator Varence Loring Recovering After Appendectomy
Varence Loring of the Enterprise office underwent an appendectomy Monday morning after several severe attacks. He is recovering well at the Pecos Sanitarium. Dr. George Garrett performed the operation.
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Varence Loring
Linotype
Enterprise
Pecos
George Garrett
Uncle Sid Lasley Taken To Hospital With Flu
Pecos Mercantile Co. clerk Uncle Sid Lasley was hospitalized Thursday in Pecos with a severe flu. His many friends look forward to his early recovery and return.
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Sid’ Lasley
Pecos Mercantile Co
Uncle Sid
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