Pecos as a Strategic Distribution Point for Texas
The article highlights Pecos Texas as a central logistics hub between Big Spring and El Paso, near the New Mexico border and old Mexico. It notes relocation of state division shops and the presence of district offices and chain retailers, underscoring Pecos as a natural distribution advantage for a vast, largely undeveloped region.
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Texas
Pecos
Big Spring
el Paso
New Mexico
Old Mexico
State Highway Department
Proposed downtown auditorium sparks War Memorial idea
A motion to add a downtown auditorium to Pecos Ay 2 would help house plays dances and conventions. Advocates say the American Legion could build a self liquidating hall as a fitting War Memorial and boost local commerce through conventions.
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American Legion
Pecos Chosen District HQ for U S Coast Geodetic Survey
Pecos designated district headquarters for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey with 38 staff under supervision of Van Camp. Funds from the CWA support offices in Camp Dean. Project covers from Midland to El Paso and Gaines to Del Rio with potential to employ hundreds later. Current crew maps the Pecos river and marks central control points for future accurate U S mapping, with work slated through May 1.
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Pecos
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
CWA
Camp Dean
van Camp
Midland
el Paso
Gaines County
Texas
del Rio
United States
Pecos Rotary Adopts Gift in Memory of Bill Dean
Pecos Rotary club adopted a memorial resolution honoring William Walters Dean Jr. and forwarded a Birthday Ball gift to President Roosevelt for infantile paralysis research. The meeting also reported a $165 check to the National Treasurer and announced plans for a large delegation to the Roswell district convention.
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Roosevelt
William Walters Dean Jr
W. W. Dean
Bill Dean
Pecos
H. H. Johnson
Roswell
Rotary Club
Orient
Red Bluff water district awards $115000 in bids
Contracts totaling about 115000 for Red Bluff project construction were awarded after a bid session at Hotel Brand on Monday. L FE Myers and Co of Dallas won a 63753 electrical and substation package and four other bidders secured contracts for steel, drilling, office buildings and cottages at the dam site.
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Hotel Brand
Sesson
Mentone
L. FE. Myers and Co
Dallas
Myers and Co
Mott Core Drilling Co
Huntington
W. Va
James W. Looby Dies in San Diego Navy Hospital
James Wallace Looby aged 37, son of Mrs. M. W. Looby of Pecos, died Thursday morning in a San Diego naval hospital from pneumonia. Born in Shreveport on April 2, 1896, he moved to Pecos at seven, enlisted in 1918, served in the Navy, and was honorably discharged in 1919. He returned to active service in 1920 and will receive full military honors at the naval cemetery in San Francisco.
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James Wallace Looby
M. W. Looby
Pecos
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Looby
Shreveport
Ife
Navy
Naval Cemetery
San Francisco
Boxcar Home Fire Destroys Family Shelter in Mexican Section
A boxcar home in the Mexican section of town was gutted by fire of unknown origin. Pecos first department extinguished the blaze quickly but not before it did substantial damage to the structure and belongings.
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Pecos
Marvin Cowan Enters Race for County Clerk Post
Marvin Cowan joined the race for county and district clerk, increasing candidates to five. A Reeves County native and longtime taxpayer, Cowan hails from a prominent local family and has worked as an accountant in Lees. He pledges efficient, impartial administration if elected.
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Marvin Cowan
Enterprise
Mr. Cowan
Reeves County
Lees
Cowan
Pecos shoppers tour Dallas Spring buying shows
A Pecos group visited Dallas to inspect spring stock at merchants and place purchases for the season. Representing The Style Shop was Mrs. W. J. Beck, with Miss Poe buying new millinery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sisk and Mrs. John J. Ivy attended for Sisk Ivy Goods Co. Ww. L. Sherrod also went to buy for the Ben Franklin store.
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Dallas
W. J. Beck
Poe
Millin
Albert Sisk
John J. Ivy
Sisk Ivy Goods Co
Ww. L
Road to Red Bluff dam site advances with CWA aid
Workmen clear a 100 foot wide right of way and lay out a three mile road from Highway 27 toward the Red Bluff dam site. Twenty laborers under foreman Oscar Warren face slow progress due to conditions of a $12 000 CWA grant while carving a 60 foot wide roadway across rocky terrain.
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Red Bluff Dam
Highway 27
Red Bluff
Orla
Salt Draw
Extend Time for Cotton Acreage Contracts in County
The Agricultural Adjustment Association extended the signing window for cotton acreage reduction contracts for 1934 and 1935 from February 1 to February 15. County Agent Ted Johnson announced the change. The cotton yield limit was reduced from 100 to 95 pounds. An extended deadline was also set for signing option pool agreements, now February 5.
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The
Agricultural Adjustment Association
Ted Johnson
Farm Debt Unit formed in Reeves County
Reeves county group appointed by Governor Ferguson held an organization meeting in Pecos last Friday. Elected officers include Chairman J O Kingston Toyahvale Vice Chairman J B Coffey Balmorhea Secretary J W Brooks Pecos and R N Coueh Pecos with Wynt Hamilton Saragosa as directors. The committee follows the governor’s appointment mandate.
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M. A. Ferguson
Reeves County
Pecos
J. O. Kingston
Toyahvale
J. B. Coffey
Balmorhea
J. W. Brooks
R. N. Coueh
Wynt Hamilton
Saragosa
Lions to Stage Benefit Play for Rotary Field Well
The Pecos Lions club voted at a noon meeting to stage a benefit play in the coming weeks with all proceeds aiding the Rotary Field well project. Committees are selecting cast and making arrangements while a prior Olvera Puppeteers show netted a small amount for the effort. Vice-President H G Meyer presided.
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Pecos Lions Club
Brandon
Rotary Field
Olvera
H. G. Meyer
Pecos Hosts Presidential Birthday Ball for Roosevelt
The Pecos Rotary Club staged a large birthday ball at the high school auditorium honoring President Franklin Roosevelt on his 52nd birthday. Gate receipts totaled 202 with all but orchestra expenses to the President committee in New York. Attendees traveled from Wink, Monahans, Pyote, Barstow, Balmorhea, and more, with Rotarians and local groups aiding.
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Pres
Franklin Roosevelt
The
Pecos
New York
Wink
Monahans
Pyote
Barstow
Balmorhea
Yorek
Warm Springs
CIA
M. W. Collie
H. Berrmchamp Jr
Jack Hawkins
Charles Manahan
W. W. Dean
J. W. Anderson
J.A Crane
Roosevelt
Philco
Leader Grocery Co
Ralph Williams
Rotary-Annes
William Kerr
Hill
Sadberry Joins Sanders Drug Company Ownership
Dale Sadberry, linked with Radford Wholesale Grocery since the Pecos branch opened, is now associated with H. A. Sanders in owning the Sanders Drug Company. The change took effect February 1 and includes active involvement by Sadberry in daily operations. His friends congratulate the venture.
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Dale Sadberry
Sanders Drug
Radford Wholesale Grocery Company
Pecos
H. A. Sanders
Sanders Drug Company
Sanders
Sadberry
Native Boulders to Shape Pecos City Hall Exterior
Work on Pecos city hall advances rapidly under I. B. Kiser. Cement foundations poured walls erected and native boulders prepared for use, giving the building a West Texas appearance and quality. The project aims to be a standout for its size in the region.
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City Hall
Truy West Texas
B. Kiser
Pecos
Final Draft Bond Contract On Way
A telegram to Judge J. E.Star ley from Congressman Rk. Thomason says the final draft of the bond contract agreed by PWA attorneys and the Red Bluff district is en route by air mail and should arrive this weekend. A preliminary draft arrived last weekend and revisions were sent back for changes before final approval.
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J. E. Starley
Rk. &. Thomason
PWA
Red Bluff
Business Census Under Way in Pecos Reeves County
A business census under the auspices of the U S Department of Commerce began this week with H C Pool as supervisor. The survey covers Reeves County and possibly nearby counties to gather data for future government business policy.
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Reeves County
Pecos
United States Department of Commerce
H. C. Pool
Pool
Judge J J Starley’s Alpine business trip this week
Judge J J Starley traveled to Alpine on Thursday for a business trip this week.
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J. J. Starley
Alpine
Regan couple heads to Austin for special legislative session
Senator and Mrs. Regan departed for Austin Monday to attend a special session called by Governor Ferguson. Topics include relief bond sales and foreclosure protections. a possible reform of the Dean law to allow private liquor imports is rumored. The session is expected to last about a month.
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K. M. Regan
Austin
Ferguson
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J. A. Crane
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L. W. Anderson
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James W. Looby
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W. W. Sample
Ervisor
James Callan
Menard
Callan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Senator
Mrs. Regan
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