Texas Braces for Busy Yule Trade The Texas retail boom tops 1929 levels
The national Consumers Tax Commission foresees Texas Christmas sales reaching 93.99 million dollars as part of a nationwide 7 percent rise in retail totals to 37.92 billion. The report notes added employment and bonus checks but warns 14.38 million in state taxes are embedded in prices. Local leadership in Texas is provided by Mrs Volney W Taylor of Brownsville guiding local tax study groups.
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Texas
National Consumers Tax Commission
Melville Mucklestone
Mucklestone
NCTC
Volney W. Taylor
Brownsville
Caverns Popular With Visitors in November at Carlsbad
Col Thomas Boles reports 8643 visitors toured the Carlsbad Caverns in November, down from 1938 but below the 1937 all time high of 9500. Texas dropped as the top source of visitors, with 1753 arrivals, while California sent 2149. The month drew guests from all 48 states and numerous foreign countries.
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Carlsbad Caverns
Thomas Boles
The
National Park
Texas
California
Public citation in estate suit in Reeves County Texas
Reeves County Texas District Clerk issues a four week publication summons for Eva Couch, Edgar Amrine, Keet Amrine, Audry Gott Cleveland, and the Unknown Heirs of Dee Amrine in a trespass to try title case No. 3663 brought by Sam Davis as administrator of C. W. Amrine estate against William Culbertson et al. The suit seeks land in Balmorhea and related cross actions. nonresidents were made party defendants. Public notice issued December 1, 1939.
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Eva Couch
Edgar Amrine
Keet Amrine
Audry Gott Cleveland
Dee Amrine
You
District Court
Reeves County
Texas
Pecos
Culbertsons and Austins
Balmorhea
Culbertson
C. W. Amrine
Louise Amrine
Geneva Hartsock Austin
Elsie Hannah Culbertson
Pecos Area News Briefs Include Drilling, Politics and Civic Awards
Sparks from a Pecos Union Gun ignited waste oil and a nearby building burned to a total loss as construction of the dam began. Farmers vote on Bankhead Act continuance, and Nat Mason announces a cotton grower referendum across Texas for 1935. Townley notes twin girls born to Mrs Townley. Dr J A Udden reports underground observation methods. Arch Bell to oversee Bell well drilling with nine feet drilled in saturated brown lime at 3593 feet total depth. Ramsey No 2 drilling to resume near the Toyah Bell site, and Granger to start as material arrives. Cattle buying halted by federal order. cattle sales end Dec 31. Arthur C Wilson convicted of desert murder life term. Red Bluff dam pumps fed by Pecos water. Pecos City Council seeks auto license fee distribution to municipalities by population. Pecos Trades Days start Christmas season. Fort Stockton loses football title to Rock Springs 13 6. Public Works Admin issues $150,000 sewer project work order. start by Dec 22. Reeves County oil activity sparks new location chatter. Anthony Shaw No 1 shows light flow. Sheriff Louis Roberson issues west Texas dance-off challenge. Dudley Yard wins Pecos Lions Club Most Useful Citizen. Rural school vote set for Pecos and Saragosa districts plus two Reeves County commons. Reeves County subsidy checks around 30 000 daily with potential 90 000 next spring.
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J. A. Udden
Division of
University of Texas
Los Pecos Syndicate
Arch Bell
Bell
Arthur C. Wilson
Cleveland
Ohio
el Paso
Irene DeBolt
van Horn
Red Bluff
Flood Control Survey Crew Spotted In Balmorhea
G. M. Morris C. C. Michaels C. A. Tidwell W. T. Moon G. G. Sykes R. H. Mayeda and C. A. Reagan of the Pecos River flood control survey headquartered in Roswell New Mexico conducted flood control surveying in the Toyah Creek Limpia Creek and Salt Draw watersheds and stayed in Balmorhea over the past weekend.
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G. M. Morris
C. C. Michaels
C. A. Tidwell
W. T. Moon
G. G. Sykes
R. H. Mayeda
C. A. Reagan
Pecos River
Roswell
N. M
Toyah Creek
Limpia Creek
Salt Draw
Balmorhea
AAA Is Baby Of Government Set Up
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration, among the younger agencies, has nearly seven years of experience in meeting emergencies and carrying out farm programs. Experienced committee members exist in every county and community to help plan and administer farm programs.
Pecos Hi Volleyball Teams Open Practice
Pecos High School girls volleyball under Miss Burdette Williams report daily practice this week. A practice game with Barstow occurred last week and another soon is planned. Starting lineup includes captain Earlene Kelly Edith Bull Quinnie Oden Elizabeth Glasscock Sybil Young and Iane Davis.
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Pecos High
Barstow
Miss Williams
Earlene Kelly
Edith Bull
Quinnie Oden
Elizabeth Glasscock
Sybil Young
Iane Davis
Cotton growers set to average over 12 cents a pound
Taking payments into account, co operating cotton growers will average more than 12 cents per pound on their cotton crop this year.
Fenton Riley Jr Visits Slaton Aunts This Week
Fenton Riley Jr spent the week in Slaton visiting his relatives Mrs Mora Culp and Mrs J A Klasner.
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Fenton Riley, Jr
Slaton
Mora Culp
J. A. Klasner
Backache Remedy Ad Promotes Kidney Health
An old-fashioned health ad warns backache stems from kidneys and wastes. suggests regular elimination and acid control. Recommends Burkets 25c box and promises relief in four days. Local Pecos Drug Co. listed.
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Pecos Drug Co
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Des Moines
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Pecos Lions Club
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Saragosa Independent
Reeves Coun
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Pecos, Texas
Lands and Real Estate
Security State Bank
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
Mgr
Phone 66
Coffield Mach. Co
A. E. Pye
W. W. Dean
Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance
Collings-Wilson CO
Collings Bldg
Lewis Sheet Metal
Elliott & Waldron Abstract Co
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
Bell & Regan
J. L. Kincannon
Grand Theatre
Big Guns
Westwall
Siegfried Line
West Wall
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Pecos Hi
Wadley-May
Jarman Shoes
Arrow
Enzo Pajamas
Hollywood Park
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