Two States Water Pact Signed At El Paso Meet
A water division pact between New Mexico and Texas over Pecos River irrigation was reached by farmers, recognizing vested rights and allowing Texas storage at Red Bluff. The agreement, favoring New Mexico’s 76,000 acres to Texas’ 40,000, aims to avert court battles and gain federal project support, with ratification hoped by agricultural interests. Representatives from Fort Stockton and Toyah area attended, signaling regional cooperation and potential development after Red Bluff dam construction.
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EL Paso
Pecos River
New Mexico
Texas
Red Bluff
Carlsbad, N. M
R. E. Thompson
R. H. Hanna
C. T. Pease
Secretary of Interior
National Congress
Pecos
Pecos Boy Wins Prize of 60 Dollars in Herald Contest
Clinton Ezell Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Ezell won first prize of 60 dollars in the El Paso Herald contest for selling the greatest number of Heralds during the contest He competed with contestants from Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas He praises his sister Alice for helping and asks Pecos people to accept his thanks for buying his papers that made the win possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Ezell, Jr
Clinton Ezell
el Paso
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Alice
Clinton
Pecos
Christmas Exercises at Patrole and Porterville Schools
The Patrole and Porterville schools taught by Misses Elise and Eleanor Roberson closed for Christmas with decorated trees, gift distributions, and student recitations. At Patrole Santa delivered pencil boxes, candy, nuts, and fruit to pupils, while Porterville featured a tree, St. Nicholas gifts, and songs and dialogues.
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Patrole
Porterville
Elise
Eleanor Roberson
H. C. Roberson
Patrole Tauht
Eleanor
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting with Mrs George D Coon
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held its business and social meeting on Tuesday afternoon December 15. Mrs J W Moore opened with prayer. Reports from the local secretary and treasurer highlighted progress and gratitude. The group discussed causes they support and expressed desire to increase efforts. A social hour with refreshments followed before departures.
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The
Presbyterian Auxilary
George D. Coon
J. W. Moore
Christmas Greeting from Methodist Church Pastor
Walter H. Vanderpool extends thanks to church members for interest and loyalty and wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Walter H. Vanderpool
Barstow Officials and New Mexico Names Mentioned
The report lists Granville Richardson attorney for Roswell interests Frank Tracy president of the Carlsbad project and George Neal state water engineer among a few from New Mexico referenced in the Barstow context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
New Mexico
Granville Richardson
Roswell
Frank Tracy
George Neal
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp Bridge Party
Mrs. Mabel Beauchamp hosted a Christmas colored bridge party Saturday at her south town home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sharp of Medill. Six tables of players enjoyed games and refreshments for guests including Jno B Howard W W Dean H B Prickett H G Russell David Tudor Jr O J Bryan Clay Slack H C Ferris Marion Snow Hudson Leon Bell Harry Hinkle G C Parker Wallace Lee Putnam Barstow Judge Birge Holt and Mrs. Birge Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Beauchamp
Jim Sharp
Medill
Inaw
Jno
B. Howard
W. W. Dean
H. B. Prickett
H. G. Russell
David Tudor Jr
O. J. Bryan
Mesdames Clay Slack
H. C. Ferris
Marion Snow Hudson
Leon Bell
Harry Hinkle
G. C. Parker
Wallace Lee
Putnam Barstow
Birge Holt
Barstow
Johnsons Host Post Office Christmas Dinner
Postmaster and Mrs. R. E. Johnson hosted a Friday evening Christmas dinner for the post office staff. The home featured white chrysanthemums and decorative cards, with guests including Mrs. S. C. Vaughan and others. games of 42 followed the meal.
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R. E. Johnson
Post Office
Johnson
S. C. Vaughan
Dan Bowie
Miss Warrer
Collings
Thomas Lilley
Archie Hart
Rose Briscoe
Ben Briscoe
Beverly Vaughan
8. C. Vaughan
Georgie
Florence Johnson
Ours Too Beth How Do You Like That Man
A fragment shows Beth and Ruth trading quips about a man described as a dentist. The dialogue hints at tensions and personal relationships without a clear narrative arc.
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Beth
Ruth
Pecos Co Oil Drilling Delays Due to Casing and Gas Pocket
Pecos County wells report drilling delays as casing is awaited on the Transcontinental Oil Company Brox ranch site and 15 1/2 inch casing sought. An Arkansas Natural Gas Company well at T section 11?0 is fishing for 15 1/2 inch casing near 600 feet. A Mr. Green drilling accident at the T. C. Ry. Co. survey left him burned. derrick is moved to begin a new hole after the hole proved bad. Reverend J. F. Lloyd and wife left for Balmora to settle there.
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Pecos County
Transcontinental Oil Company
T. C. Ry. Co
Green
Fort Stockton
Pion
Bridge Dinner Honoring Judge and Mrs Jno B Howard
Dr and Mrs O J Bryan hosted a three course turkey dinner for the Lion Tamers Bridge Club in honor of Judge and Mrs Jno B Howard who will move to El Paso next week. Rooms were seasonally decorated and W W Dean presented the club honors with a Thurman jug as thanks. Bridge games followed among three tables with Judge and Mrs Howard and a group including W W Dean H C Roberson Clarence Bell Marion Snow Hudson and Harry Hinkle.
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O. J. Bryan
Lion Tamers Bridge Club
Jno. B. Howard
el Paso
W. W. Dean
Howard
Messrs
Mesdames
H. C. Roberson
Clarence Bell
Marion Snow Hudson
Harry Hinkle
Christmas in Pecos brings gifts to over 200 children
On Christmas Eve Pecos churches held programs and decorated trees while Santa distributed candies nuts and fruit to more than 200 Mexican children. A large choir led by Prof. E L Harp performed and Howells Johnson played La Peloma. Fire department volunteers and local citizens funded the gifts and tree lighting with donations from M W Collie and Pecos Power & Ice Co.
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Santa Claus
Jno
B. Howard
Monroe Kerr
Mack Missik
Pecos
Santa
E. L. Harp
Lucy Mitchell
Howell Johnson
Lacey Mitchell
H. H. Johnson
Frank Joplin
M. W. Collie
Mike Neidaykern
Pecos Power & Ice Co
Monahans Resident Dies in Pecos Hospital
Adolph Bauer of Monahans died at 4 a m after eight to ten days of illness from appendicitis and complications. A German native who had lived in the United States 35 years, he was a respected stockman with no immediate survivors in this country and will be buried in Monahans tomorrow. The body was shipped by J G McMurry, Pecos Mercantile Co undertakers.
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Adolph Bauer
MonAhans
Morrison
Mr. Bauer
Germany
Father Land
J. G. McMurry
Undertaking Department
Pecos Mercantile Co
Maulding Patrick wedding in Barstow
Miss Ida Maulding and L Patrick of Barstow quietly wed at 8 p.m. December 18 1924 at her brother Bud Maulding’s home. Rev Garner officiated. Bride wore brown crepe with fur and gold embroidery and pearls from the groom. Patrick a leading Ward County businessman and cotton grower. They will reside at Barstow after January 1 1995.
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Ida.Maulding
PT. L. Patrick
Barstow
Bud Maulding
Garner
Patrick
Ward County
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Country Club Area
California
Mountain Springs
Comanche Springs
Toyah
Balmorhea
Old San Solomon Spring
Phantom Lake
Richard Burges
William Ailey
Grandfalls
A. H. Dunlap
Austin
State Board of Water Engineers
Riley Strickland
John F. Booger
John Miller
John F. Heagie
Imperial
R. H. Gray
Jim Camp
C. K. McKnight
R. B. Thurston
Jim Miller
W. I. Burkholder
Eece Presbyterian Auxilary Meeting
Mrs
James Sharp
Mrs. R. E. Johnson
Pecos Co
Eer
J. F. Lloyd
Christexas Dimmers
Community Tree
Maulding
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