Oil field activity heats up with Wells and pipelines work
Lockhart Bros plan to clean and shoot the Wheat Well under a light charge to boost output. Allen No. 1 in section 82, Block 33 continues flowing at about 65 barrels per 48 hours, with a four mile pipeline to Santa Fe Depot at Arno en route to Lockhart refinery. New drilling block purchased by Skelly Oil on M. M. Leeman ranch in Loving and Winkler counties expected to start soon.
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Allen
Lockhart Bros
N. W
Santa Fe
Arno
Leeman Ranch
Loving
Winkler
Skelly Oil Company
Humble Kloh
Humble
Block 56
Reeves
World Biggs
World Oil Company
No 1 Biggs
Pecos High Elected to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Pecos School has been voted a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools at a Jackson Mississippi meeting on December 14. The recognition places Pecos High among state and regional peers, reflecting credit on the Primary and Grammar departments as well. A State Department report by Katherine Henderson outlines library improvements, accrediting materials, and commendations for organization, order, and the building’s orderly appearance.
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Pecos
Southern Assocation of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Association
Jackson
Miss
Colleges of
Texas
State Department of Education
Katherine Henderson
Humphrey
Katherin Henderson
Home Bakery Begun at John Cowan Home
Mr and Mrs John Cowan started a home bakery about ten days ago turning out baked goods bread and pastries. They installed new equipment to handle the business and hope for a brisk Christmas rush with orders from the territory. The couple specializes in cakes pies and cookies and aims for a high quality standard and growing trade.
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John Cowan
Cowan
Fire destroys Woolworth style big Carlsbad block in New Mexico
A morning explosion destroyed the upstairs cotton loft and retail shops in Carlsbad, New Mexico, collapsing the building housing the Sweet Shop Peoples Mercantile Grocery and second story offices. Loss tallies range 30000 to 50000 dollars with only stone walls remaining. Firefighters could not save the blaze but kept spread to adjacent structures contained. Stores faced temporary closures as insurers plan rebuilding.
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Carlshbad
N. M
Bouldin
Peoples Mercantile Grocery Department
Bujac & Neumann
D. G. Grantham
Clarence Saunders
Bates Cafe
Stores Put on Great Holiday Front Now
Local stores showcase a wide array of gifts to aid Christmas shopping. Displays feature jewelry art goods cosmetics vanity toys and apparel. Advertisements promise quality items and easy selection for Santa and shoppers alike.
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Santa Claus
Nicholas
Hoppy
Pioneer Settler Eliza J. Mitchel Laid to Rest in Pecos
Eliza J Franks Mitchel longtime Pecos settler died December ninth after a period of ill health. Born January 25 in Louisiana she married Marx Mitchel in 1869 and moved to Pecos in 1885 as one of its first residents. She is survived by ten daughters and is buried beside her husband at Fair View Cemetery after services led by Rev. Dawson and Rev. Garrison.
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Pecos
de Soto Parish
Louisiana
Presbyterian Church
Breckenridge
Jack Sullins
H. ¢. Zimmer
Elizabeth Moorhead
Pecans
M. W. Sullins
Effie Mitchell
Brackenridge
Maxine Lay
Fort Worth
Jack Hubbs
Fort Stockton
Paul Atkinson
Wichita, Kansas
Jack Turner
Kansas City
D. N. Nichols
Borger
May Sullivan
el Paso
Robinsons Welcome Joyful Eleven Pound Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs R L Robison announce the birth of an eleven pound boy Tuesday evening. The healthy infant brings joy to their home and both mother and son are reported well. Friends extend congratulations to the proud parents.
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R. L. Robison
Red Ball Stage Collision Injures Mexican Passenger Tuesday
A Red Ball Stage collided with a small car Tuesday at the Pecos Loving Highway intersection near Ignacio Onsurez. The Mexican occupant was injured about the head and taken to Carlsbad Hospital where doctors said recovery expected. Operator Slim Hillger called the accident unavoidable and offered assistance.
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Ignacio Onsurez
Slim Hillger
Carlsbad
Hillger
Visit Of Mrs Callie Ross Draws Local Attention
Mrs Callie Ross arrived early in the week for an extended stay, traveling from a New Mexico ranch to spend time in town with local residents and families.
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Callie Ross
New Mexico
Hog Known as the Hog Receives Death Penalty for Murder
Guerellimo Hernandez called the Hog was found guilty of murdering W. G. Paddock in Patrole after a three day trial. Sheriff E B Kiser and District Attorney Russell led the case amid prior setbacks including a key witness killed. The verdict followed a confession and detailed evidence showing a brutal killing and arson at Paddock house.
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Guerellimo Hernandez
W. G. Paddock
Paddock
E. B. Kiser
Russell
Roy S. Biggs
Finlly
Casaba Tossers Plan Winter Matches In Carlsbad
Local Casaba Tossers organize an inter city basketball league to play at night through winter with Pecos Hi alumni forming the core. A regular all star team will face outside competition while high school players gain practice. Notables include Mack Kyle K Tudor Clarence Mount and others from A and M TCU Sul Ross Dallas. Practice will start soon with teams to be announced.
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Carlsbad
Pecos Hi
Mack Kyle
K. Tudor
Clarence Mount
Terrill
Cecil Wheat
Sul Ross
George Ross
Keith Camp
Sammy Caroline
University of Dallas
Bruins
American Legion
Pactice
Cavetts Take John Hibdon Home in Pecos Residence
Mr and Mrs Frank Cavett have taken the John Hibdon home as their residence in Pecos.
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Frank Cavett
John Hibdon
Pecos
Brisbin Breaks Jail With Bedstead Ram Recaptured
Clarence Brisbin convicted of a crime broke from the city jail using a bedstead ram. His brothers refused to aid the escape and notified authorities. Brisbin had previously attempted escapes from the county jail, including sawing through an ankle lock with improvised tools. He was recaptured after leaving the Fuqua Camp Ground and was returned to custody to stand trial.
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Clarence Brisbin
Fuqua
McCutcheon and Anderson Ship Forty Cars Cattle to Market
The McCutcheons and L. W. Anderson shipped cattle from Pecos this week, consigning over 40 cars to the Ft. Worth market. The McCutcheons sent fourteen cars and Anderson twenty six. One steer weighed 2,080 pounds, fed on the range, among the largest seen in the region. The cattle, Hereford and Durham, represented top open-range beef.
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McCutcheons
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
Ft. W
Anderson
Hereford
Durham
First Freeze Noted Tuesday Morning Across West
Early risers Tuesday found a thin crust of ice outside with no frost as cold air moved in from the northwest. Signatures from the north predict continuing severe cold and snow storms in the northern regions, sending the chill south toward Arizona New Mexico and West Texas.
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Arizona
New Mexico
West Texas
Lost oversize corduroy semi bal loon Ford tire and rim
Lost near Christian Church in Pecos appears an oversized corduroy tire and rim from a Ford vehicle. Item owner warns to beware for return and signs as W. W. DBAN.
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Christian Church
Pecos
W. W
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Lockhart
Anro
Skelly Company
Plymouth
Culberson County
Delaware
Grisham-Hunter
Grisham-Hunter No
John Cowan Home
Sweet Shop
Peoples Mercantile Grocery
Fair View
Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson
Trans-Pecos
Kiser
Casaba
Plan League
Brisbin
Ram
FT. Worth
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