Ward county bond case and two county contests advance
The Court of Civil Appeals at El Paso advanced the Ward County courthouse bond case and two county seat election contests on the docket at Monahans, with hearings set for February 1939. Sierra Blanca ranchman Joe O Keefe sold 1200 cows and 600 calves to a Midland firm. Roy Parks and Foy Proctor were the buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Court of Civi Appeals
el Paso
Ward
Regest of
Monahass
Sierra Blanca
Joe O’keefe
Hudspeth County
Roy Parks
Foy Proctor
Fire insurance rates cut for Monahans announced
A four cent reduction in the fire insurance key rate for Monahans was announced Wednesday by Marvin Yall, Texas Fire Insurance Commissioner. Reductions apply to policies written December 1 and thereafter.
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Monahans
Marvin Yall
Texas
Fort Stockton Park Bid Date Set for Triangle Site
The State Highway Department invites bids for December 19 for construction of a park in a triangle formed by the intersection of U S Highways 290 and 67, fourteen miles east of Fort Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
State Highway Department
Kermit School District Awards Building Contracts
The Kermit Public Schools board awarded the general contract to J. L. Cunningham & Co. of Pecos for 23,665 dollars and the plumbing heating contract to Kraus Plumbing Co. of Pecos, with A. P. Kasch securing the electrical work for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Kermit Public
J. L. Cunningham & Co
Pecos
Kraus Plumbing Co
A. P. Kasch
New County Library to Open in Courthouse Courtroom
Kermit Winkler County announces a new county library will be housed in the commissioners court and placed on the courthouse’s first floor.
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Kermit
Winkler County
Commissioners
Texas Highway Commission seeks extension of US 90 to El Paso
The Texas Highway Commission requested an extension of United States Highway 90 from Van Horn through State No. 54 to meet U S 62 near Signal Peak and continue to El Paso over No. 62. The plan would connect current routes with U S 62 and improve the highway system to El Paso.
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van Horn
Signal Peak
el Paso
Texas Highway Commission
Farm Security Office Move Reported to Alpine
Offices of the Farm Security Administration and Department of Agriculture were relocated last week from Prsidio to Alpine, reflecting regional administrative shifts and ongoing farm support operations.
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Farm Security Administration
Department of Agriculture
Prsidio
Fort Stockton Rates Cut by Community Public Service
Fort Stockton city officials accepted a rate reduction for commercial customers of the Community Public Service Company. Division manager E. W. Beauchamp from Pecos and local manager J. B. Stedman announced the policy, cutting rates by about one third.
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Fort Stockton
Community Publi Service Company
E. W. Beauchamp
Pecos
J. B. Stedman
Appointment of L L Winans as resident engineer named
George M Bull regional director announced the appointment of L L Winans as resident engineer for the Public Works Administration funded gymnasium project. The new building, cost 39000 dollars, is financed by the PWA and will advance federal works in Sonora.
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Sonora
L. L. Winans
Federal Public Works Administration
George M. Bull
Man Displays Skinned Lizard Found Near Sanderson Camp
Jake Yancey showed a living creature skin indicating it had been alive when he killed and skinned a five-foot lizard near his camp on the J. C. Mitchell ranch about 35 miles north of Sanderson.
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Sanderson
Jake Yancey
J. C. Mitchell
Ravens Targeted as Poisoned Grain Distributed by Court
Martin County Commissioners Court distributes poisoned grain to interested farmers and ranchers for raven control amid ongoing wildlife management concerns.
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Stanton
Martin County Commissioners’ Court
Wink Red Cross Drive Totals Reach $309 in Wink County
Mrs. W E Ferrell reports the Wink division has collected 309 79 in membership fees during the annual Red Cross drive in Wink County.
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WINK
W.E. Ferrell
Winkler County
Red Coss Drive
Ma dera Valley Cotton Totals Pass 2000 Mark for 1938
Balmorhea reports 111 more bales added to prior totals, pushing the Madera Valley cotton crop past the 2000 bale milestone for 1938.
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Madera Valley
Balmorhea Leases Ware Hoard Ranch to Lee Lane
Balance of the deal closes December 2 with Bal Morhea rancher Lee Lane becoming lessee of the Ware Hoard ranch located 33 miles southeast of Marfa for a ten year period. Lane also buys the Hoard cattle totaling about 350 head.
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Balmorhea
Lee Lane
Ware Hoard Ranch
Marfa
Lane
Miss Morrison Earns McMurry Honor Roll Distinction
Miss Lena Catherine Morrison is named on McMurry College mid semester honor roll as part of the top ten percent of grades. With fifty four points required, students are rated by A grade worth twelve, B nine, and C six points.
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McMurry
McMurry College
Lena Catherine Morrison
WPA total announced for West Texas counties from El Paso office
Federal aid and local sponsorship funded WPA projects in 10 West Texas counties for the year ending June 30 with total expenditures of 802 690 dollars. WPA contributed 567 238 dollars and local sponsors 235 452 dollars with 512 405 dollars paid as wages to workers and the rest for materials equipment and incidentals. Counties include Brewster Culberson El Paso Hudspeth Jeff Davis Loving Presidio Reeves Ward and Winkler.
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EL Paso
WPA
West Texas
J. Paul Henderson
Henderson
Brewster
Culberson
Hudspeth
Jeff Davis
Loving
Presidio
Reeves, Ward
Winkler
Pecos Laundry Offers 15 Pound Wash For 45 Cents
An average family can wash 15 pounds for 45 cents at Pecos Laundry as part of a Christmas Seals advertising push.
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Pecos
Pecos Girl Sophomore Makes Honor Roll
Sophomore student, daughter of Mr. R. P. Morrison of Pecos Texas, earned a place on the honor roll with a total of 64 grade points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophomoe
R. P. Morrison
Pecos
Texas
There’s Enough Real Worries Without Imaginary Ones
Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer says many people chase imaginary health fears and rely on pills instead of fresh air, good food, and exercise. He urges rest and discipline, noting true vitality comes from sensible living rather than needless health fads.
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Dr. Cox
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
1939 AAA Plans in Texas to inform farmers
Details of the 1939 Agricultural Adjustment Administration program were approved November 15 by Secretary Wallace. State AAA office at Texas A and M College says the plan mostly mirrors 1938 with simplifications and provisions for small farmers and vegetable growers. Community meetings will explain the program before planting time. cotton acreage allotments are to be ready before the December 10 refer endum.
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College Station
Wallace
AAA
Texas A
M. College
Geo. Slaughter. Wharton
Texas Agricultural Conservation Committee
Texas
Slaughter
Falun’s ancient copper mine holds centuries of history
In Falun Sweden the oldest commercial company operates a copper mine for seven centuries producing over half a million tons of copper, more than fifteen tons of silver and a ton of gold. The note mentions Pecos Laundry ads and wildlife sanctuaries in Louisiana. US turkey crop forecast shows a 3.7 percent drop from last year. Charles II once attempted to curb coffee houses.
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Falun
Sweden
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WPA Total
WesTex
Stars of ‘Submarine Patrol’’ At
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Richard Green
Nancy Kelly
OKEH
The
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China
Jardiniere
Toytown
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W. L
Bill) Sherrod’s
BEN Franklin
Pecos Laundry
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Louisiana
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Turkey
Charles II of England
Public Works Admin
Colden Oil Corp
O. J. Green & Son
West
Lewis Sheet Metal
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
Mgr
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Pecos Funeral
Quick Ambulance Service
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
Bell & Regan
Pecos, Texas
J. L. Kincannon
Optum
Grand Theatre
the Equitable Life Insurance Society of
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U. S. Patterson
P. O
A. B. Pointer
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Elliott & Waldron
R. C. Brewster
Brandon Hoted
A. E. Pye
Collings-Wilson CO
Home Furniture Co
J. B. Cotten
Crane, Texas
W. W. Dean
Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance
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Camp Dean Building
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