Cattlemen Meeting in Amarillo Discuss West Texas Purchases
A Pecos delegation led by Kimston and EW Anderson attended a cattlemen and county agents gathering in Amarillo last week. The session, with Vonth director Grover C. Till, focused on government purchase allotments for West Texas counties. Johnston then attended a three‑day school and meeting in San Antonio for Texas agricultural districts.
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EW. Anderson
Pecos
Amarillo
Grover C. Till
West Texas
Johnston
San Antonio
Texas Agricultural
Agricut
Millet Culprits in Rural Talk Highlight Local Meetings
Rural gatherings discussed millet issues and cattle problems, noting challenges and potential benefits observed. Local officials and residents weighed impacts on farming practices and regional economy during the discussions.
Mount Attends Southwestern Life Insurance Convention
Dan H Mount of Pecos attended the thirty first annual convention of the Southwestern Life Insurance Company in Fort Worth this week. More than 500 representatives from across Texas gathered for the state's largest life insurance event. Agents earn the right to attend by writing a set volume of business. qualified agents exceed 1955 numbers by about twenty percent, signaling strong business for 1956.
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Dan H. Mount
Pecos
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Fort Worth
Texas
Southwestern Life
Mrs Bowser Heads to Los Angeles to Meet Returning Swinehart
Mrs Bowser leaves Monday for Los Angeles to join her mother Mrs M L Swinehart and to meet her husband Mr Swinehart who is coming back from Korea after serving with the Presbyterian missionary group. He contracted a severe case of pneumonia aboard the ship en route from the Orient to the United States.
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Los Angeles
M. L. Swinehart
Mr. Swinehart
Korea
Cork
Presbyterian Missionary Organization
Swinehart
Orient
United States
Brother Receives Cigarette Light and Yardley Kit
A brother receives a cigarette lighter and a Yardley shaving kit along with a box of Silk Socks. The items are described in a simple note as gifts between family members.
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Yardley
Gift Ideas Spark Delight for Her This Holiday
A Perfume Set, a new Compact, or a box of Silk Hose will delight and surprise her, offering classic feminine staples for thoughtful gift giving this season.
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Emery
Sseck Show at Grand Theater Promises New Thrill
HL Johnson announces the Sseck Show at the Grand Theatre in Melroxy on Tuesday at midnight. The manager says the performance offers a unique thrill not heard before and warns it is not for children with a single admission option.
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Melroxy
Thesday
di. HL. Johnson
the Grand
Auto Overturns When Dodging Another Car
Harvey Beauchamp Jr. suffered slight injuries when his car overturned on Couch Road north of Pecos last Saturday night. The accident occurred as he swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle. Virgil Galloway, Pecos High Haglets mentor, spent Friday and Saturday visiting the Frank Keltons on their northern county ranch.
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Couch Road
Pecos
Beauchamp
Virgil “Bo” Galloway
Pecos High School
Haglets
Frank Keltons
Mrs Nabers Returns Home After Ranger Visit
Mrs. R. V. Nabers came back to her home Monday following a week long visit with her sister Mrs. H. W. F. Foster in Ranger.
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R. V. Nabers
HW. F. Foster
Ranger
Mentone couple visits town for Christmas shopping
Mr and Mrs Ben Brown of Mentone were in town Wednesday to shop for Christmas and visit friends.
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Mrs
Ben Brown
Mentone
Wildcat Location Near Mentone Hints Vast Oil Prospects
A deep test wildcat well near Mentone in Loving County Texas, called Bruse-Hoffuin W. W. Brookfield, begins drilling with cellar and slush pit. Located 12 miles northeast of Mentone, pay expected at 3000 feet and geologists foresee a first class pool. If successful, Mentone may become a busy prosperous hub. WT J. Trice relocates to Pecos.
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Mentone
Bruse-Hoffuin
W. W. Brookfield
Comine
Plac
West Texas
Section 8
Block 28
Loving County
Secion S
Winkweer Residents Visit Pecos Friends Wednesday
Mr and Mrs J Y Crum of Winkweer Pecos were in town Wednesday visiting friends and relatives.
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Mrs. J. Y. Crum of
Winkweer
Pecos
Harry Bagwell Visits Crum Family in Pecos Monday
Harry Bagwell of El Paso visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crum and family in Pecos on Monday.
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Harry Bagwell
el Pasos
Pecos
Tom Crum
Grand Theatre hosts Trollywoods Fatous Movie Monkeys show
At the Grand Friday the Fatous Movie Monkeys perform for Dee movie-goers. A troop of 15 performs with three shown as part of their many Pstitnts, delivering an in person entertainment treat in matinee and evening shows.
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Trollywoods
Grand Theatre
Will
Dee
Dredging project opens channel to oil field access
The Port Neches Petroleum Corporation digs a 40 foot wide seven foot deep channel across the Neches River from Beaumont to serve an oil field. Machinery and supplies will be moved to a wildcat well on property owned by W. Cream, Beaumont. 2111 Eddins was in Pecos Wednesday, crossing from the ranch.
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Eddins
Pecos
Cossing
Texas Cafe Set to Open in Pecos Soon
The Texas Cafe in Pecos will open within days as Lees report new fixtures, mord ors and artistic decorations being installed. A row of upholstered booths and glittering mirrors line the south wall as managers promise top service and food in the city. Opening date if not Saturday, will be early next week.
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Texas Cafe
Pecos
The
Lees
Mrs Whittenberg and son Return After Thanksgiving
Mrs. W. A. Whittenberg and her son Walter returned home Monday following Thanksgiving visits in Blair Ghinhoma.
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W. A. Whittenberg
Walter
Blair, Ghinhoma
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Vowan
Ties Girls Choral Club
Kimston
Senorah’s Beauty Shop
Dan Trice
T. J. Trice
Dan Mount
Mrs. Bowser
Cal
Ken Bowser
Miss Saylor
Dad
HER
Hinkle Drug Co
Harvey Beauchamp Jr
Wildcat
Hartle
WT. J. Trice
Snyvder, Texas
Best Foods
Lauot Club
Hershey
Edward
Valamont
Hillsdale Pineapple
Ness
Beaumont
Am Pro
Nech
Neches Petroleum Corporation
Atwater-Kent
J.G. Murray
Pecos Furniture Company Funeral
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