Sterling Stages Business Comeback
AUSTIN-Rhexis Shaw Sterling, 280 pounds, is staging a comeback in business using the same aggressive methods that once built his Humble Oil fortune. After losing the presidency title in 1925 and a later fortune during Texas governorsh ip, he returned to Houston to rebuild. In 1935 he aided Senate relief investigations and said he was trying to make a living as his boxing era faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin—Rhexis Shaw Sterling
Busines
Humble Oil Company
Sterling
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Houston
Senate
Sterling Oil Firm Seeks Larger Allowable in New Hull Field
Sterling now runs the Mar Amar Oil Corporation with major producers in the Hull field. As the field develops, Sterling pushes for the largest allowable withdrawal to maximize output amid ongoing talks with the State Railroad Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Sterling
Maramar Oil Corporation
New Hull
First 1954 Pontiac Shown in Pecos
Mr and Mrs W W Dean own the first 1954 Pontiac shown in Pecos. They bought the car from Williams Kerr Chevrolet Company after it was put on display late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dean
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Company
Federal man attends Red Bluff Water Power meet
James C. Batten of the Public Works Administration division of investigation, attached to the Fort Worth administrator's office, was in Red Bluff on Monday for the district directors meeting of the Red Bluff Water Power Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Batten
Division of Investigation
The
Public Works Administration
Fort Worth
Red Bluff
Olvera Puppeteer Troupe Presented
The Olvera troupe of puppeteers performed at the high school auditorium Monday afternoon and evening under the Pecos Lions club. Despite strong city reputation the attendance was poor, evening crowds small, funding aimed at drilling a Rotary field well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Lions Club
Rotary Field
J Lions Club
Local business and social notes from Pecos week
J P Donnell of Leader Grocery Co. was ill at home early this week. Doyle Eastland of Waco represented Texas Sand and Gravel Co. bidding on Red Bluff work. G R Lay of Graham, with Texas Sand and Gravel Co., visited and saw his daughter Lilly Lay. Judge and Mrs Woolfolk suffer flu. Mrs Charles F Manshaw on business and pleasure trip to Dallas. Mr and Mrs Pop Biggs returned from central Texas. Maude S Crenshaw of Balmorhea Health Department at Balmorhea unit for work instructions. J S Lerimshire of Pecos United spoke at Mid london sales meet. Ben Colwell of City Pharmacy to Dallas Fort Worth for buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Donnell
Leader Grocery Co
Doyle Eastland
Waco
The
Texas Sand and Gravel Co
Red Bluff
G. R. Lay
Pecos
Graham
Texas
Miss Lilly Lay
Maude S. Crenshaw
CWA
Balmorhea
Finure
Ben Colwell
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Why Hospitals Use a Liquid Laxative
A historical note promotes liquid laxatives for measured dosing and gentle relief. It argues liquids avoid habit formation and kidney irritation, claiming Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, approved option suitable for all ages and easy to administer at home or in hospitals.
Reeves County Grand Jury Praises Local Officials Report
Reeves County Texas Grand Jury reports after a three day session that eleven indictments were returned. They commend Sheriff Louis Roberson and Deputies J. W. Duncan and Sam Davis for service and note support from Joe Fletcher and other officials. The jury offers condolences to Sheriff Roberson on the death of his son Neil and thanks County Attorney Richard L. Toll for his handling of office affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Texas
District Court
Joe Fletcher
Pecos
Fletcher
Louis Roberson
J.W. Duncan
Sam Davis
Bruinner
Neil
Sheriff Roberson
Roberson
Dorothy Roberson
Billy Coe
Richard L. Toll
Toll
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Gertrude Hill
Wilderman St
Dr. Pierce
Wreeteeeewes Pete
Ted
Oruch Ong
Reyer Aspain Ishiess
America
Jenner
Sa Ay Tan
Am Idea
Marie Antoinette
Olvera Puppeteer
Lions’ Club
Olvera Troupe of Puppeteers
United States
Lized
J. 8. Woolfolk
Charles F. Manshaw
Dallas
Mrs
Pop Biggs
J. S. Lerimshire
Pecos United
Midlondon Teasday
Hinkle Drug Co
Pecos, Texas
el Paso
Gateway Hotel
Justice of Peace
W. E. Morrison
B. Frank Powell
Toyah
W. E. Gory
Conoco
Conoco Bronze
Tony Sarg
Gotoa
DY Mall
Pecos Auto Supply
Exide Batteries
A. A. Harp
Goodyear
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