President's Birthday Ball aids crippled children in Reeves County
In Pecos a four year old boy with infantile paralysis will be treated by Shrine Hospital Dallas. Tickets to the Oasis dance tomorrow night raise funds: 50 percent to the national foundation for research and 50 percent kept in Reeves County. Tickets cost 1.80 and donations can be made via Earl Bell Reeves County chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Shrine Hospital
Dallas
Oasis
National Foundation For Research Work
Reeves County
Earl Bell
Prominent Red Bluff Protest Seeks Delay on Hope Dam Project
Thomason promises help in Red Bluff protests against the Hope dam and diversion project as officials file protests with the Department of Agriculture. El Paso National Bank trust warns delay until Pecos River investigation concludes. local farmers face limited storage and plan for flood control and soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thomason
Red Bluff
Hope
N. M
Department of Agriculture
Thomason
E. B. Barron
Borron
U. S
J. D. Shaw
el Paso National Bank
New Mexico
Birth of Hospital Son to Manross Family in Pecos
A baby boy was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs George Manross of Wickett at a Pecos hospital. The newborn is the couple’s first child and both mother and baby are reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Manross
Wickett Sunday
Pecos
Voting Strength Seen Near 2000 in Reeves County
Reeves County voting strength for 1940 is estimated near 2000, the highest in county history, based on poll tax receipts issued by Jan 31. Paid taxes total 1787 with 68 exemptions. 1855 counted, plus about 100 elderly not needing exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Louis Roberson
George Maleying
Ranchers Hear Act Explained in Reeves County Meeting
Reeves County ranchers learned provisions of the 1940 range program in a Thursday meeting led by J. W. Doak AAA district supervisor from San Angelo. Ted Johnston noted the 1940 plan largely mirrors 1939 with changes including dam enlargement provisions and dirt payment rates, contour work pay scales, and higher allowances for special practices. A minimum range payment of $64 opens eligibility to small ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
J. W. Doak
San Angelo
AAA
Ted Johnston
Johnston
S I Morgan Sr Dies in Jal New Mexico
S I Morgan Sr of Jal New Mexico died at his home at age 56. Born January 28 1884 in Mississippi he had lived in West Texas Pecos for 12 years. Survived by wife and three children S I Morgan Jr Sterling Morgan and Mrs Freddie Simmons. Services Thursday at Pecos Funeral Home Rev J A Fry. Interment Fairview Cemetery with pallbearers O H Sullivan Louis Roberson Bob Stevenson Oscar Warren W R Glasscock Tolbert Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morgan
Mississippi
West Texas
Pecos
S. I. Morgan, Jr
Sterling Morgan
Freddie Simmons
Los Angeles
Calif
J. A. Fry
Fairview Cemetery
Week of Revival at First Presbyterian Church
Evangelistic services begin Sunday February 4 at 11 a.m. and run through February 11 at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Raymond A. Partlow of Lubbock will preach with weekday services at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Raymond A. Partlow
Lubbock
Government to study cotton acreage under 1938 act
Representative Thomason received a promise from I W Duggan and Secretary Wallace that the Agricultural Adjustment Act provisions on cotton acreage allotments will be reviewed. They aim to address reductions in Reeves and Ward counties for 1940 and note new cotton farms affect county allocations. Water supply limits stalled cultivation until the Red Bluff dam project is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thomason
I. W. Duggan
Southern Division
Henry A. Wallace
Reeves and Ward
Thomason
Ted Johnston
Duggan
AAA
Wallace
Johnston
Texas
National
Red Bluff
FSA Names New Rural Supervisor for West Texas
Woodrow W. Munn of Brady has taken over as rural supervisor for the Farm Security Administration. He oversees seven West Texas counties Reeves Pecos Ward Loving Culberson Hudspeth and El Paso, succeeding W E Gore who moves to the Water Facilities Project of Soil Conservation Service. Gore had been temporarily here after Fred C Wilbanks resignation. Mr Munn and his wife will reside in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow W. Munn
Brady
Farm Security Administration
Munn
West Texas
Reeves, Pecos, Ward, Loving, Culberson, Hudspeth
el Paso
W. E. Gore
Water Facilities Project
Soil Conservation Service
Gore
Fred C. Wilbanks
Mr. Munn
Diocesan and West Texas Council Meet in El Paso
Sixty eight delegates from West Texas and New Mexico attended a joint quarterly meeting of the El Paso Diocesan Council and the West Texas Council of Catholic Women on Wednesday. Mrs. J. I. Driscoll of El Paso and Mrs. Lee Johnson of Pecos presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
New Mexico
el Paso Diocesan Council
West Texas Council of Catholic Women
el Paso
Red O Neil Seeks Re election As Pecos City Marshal
L H Red O Neil Pecos city marshal authorized The Enter prise to announce his candidacy for re election. He served as a special officer when he announced two years ago and invites the public to inspect his record as citizen and peace officer. He pledges to enforce laws with honesty impartiality and courtesy if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H
Red) O'Neil
Pecos
Enterprise
O’neil
Pecos Lions Honor Lions International Founder
Seven Pecos Lions Club members attended a Big Spring dinner honoring Melvin Jones founder and secretary-general of Lions International. Jones led the speaking program while Pecos delegates listed include R. Henry Blackwell Pop Biggs Bill Turpin Joe Henson Jimmy Yancy George Milner and Hollis Smith. They also distributed campaign cards for E. W. Endter of El Paso for Lions District 2 T governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Proceeds From Ball To Help Crippled Children
Proceeds from a Pecos 20-30 Club dinner fund efforts for crippled children. Howard Maxon and Herb Halliday will speak as special guests for the newly formed club. The event replaces today’s luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Maxon
Southwest
Herb Halliday
Pecos
Maxon
Halliday
Forrest W. Barnett
Dudley Yard
Brandon
Yard
Raymond Clapper
el Paso
Knife and Fork Club
Sheriff Announces 1940 Car Tags Arrival and Sale Dates
Sheriff Louis Roberson reports 2848 new 1940 car licenses arrived last week. Tags go on sale March 1 and must be purchased by April 1. Passenger plates are purple and white with 1900 passenger, 500 commercial, 250 farm, 150 trailer, 25 dealer, and 3 motorcycle tags received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roberson
Roberson
Meeting on Pecos River flood control plans February 14
Morris Evans of the U S Bureau of Agriculture Economics will lead a discussion with Reeves Culberson Terrell and Pecos counties land use planning committees on flood control survey findings and possible county interest. The 10 o clock Wednesday meeting in Pecos precedes a Fort Stockton session and aims to align county plans with state programs.
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Pecos River
Pecos
Morris Evans
U. S. Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Reeves, Culberson, Terrell and
Pecos Counties
Ted Johnston
J. D. Prewit
Fort Stockton
State Agricultural Land-Use Planning Committee
State Committee
Reeves
Culberson
Crockett
Final birthday dance for crippled children in Reeves County
The last event in a series honoring the president's birth day will be a dance at Oasis Ballroom Saturday night. Net proceeds will fund medical aid for crippled children with 50 percent to the national foundation for research and the rest kept in Reeves County. Earl Bell, county chair, reported about $125 raised by Thursday, plus $50 for Friday night, and $17.74 from a book review. Rotary added $5. LULAC dance had no report. Dancers from Balmorhea Kent El Paso Barstow Toyah attended. Eaton Reynolds team won the square dance with a large coffee-pot trophy. Admission is $1.80. contributions can be sent to Mr. Bell, Mrs. Jack Hawkins, or The Pecos Enterprise.
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Oasis Ballroom
National Foundation For Research
Reeves County
Earl Bell
City Federation
Rotary Club
League of United Latin-American Citizens
R. L. Toll
Bell
Balmorhea
Kent
el Paso
Barstow
Toyah
Eaton Reynolds
John Reynolds
Jack Hawkins
Pecos Enterprise
RFC Auditors Inspect Pecos Bank District Books
RFC auditors P. H. Hudson and Thomas L. Farrett spent two days in Pecos last week auditing Red Bluff district books after its absorption by El Paso National Bank, RFC trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Hudson
RFC
Thomas L. Farrett
Bonding Service
Dallas
Pecos
Red Bluff
el Paso National Bank
Lawson Goodrich announces birth of son Junior
Mr and Mrs Lawson Goodrich welcome a son born at Pecos Sanitarium on Thursday morning. The baby has been named Junior and adds a new member to the Goodrich family.
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Lawson Goodrich
Pecos
Goodrich
Lawson
Junior
AAA Assignment Method Talked
J W Doak district AAA supervisor and bank and lending representatives met with county agents and local officials to discuss the assignment procedure for AAA payments to farmers and ranchers. Attendees included Ted Johnston Miss Marjorie Smart Clarence Bell cashier E S Bank E B Daniel First National and executives from R T Hoover Co and Texas Cotton Industries.
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J. W. Doak
Doak
Ted Johnston
Marjorie Smart
Clarence Bell
The
Security State Bank
E. B. Daniel
First National
R. T. Hoover Company
Texas Cotton Industries
FSA and Balmorhea Officials Discuss Major Water Project
Farm Security Administration representatives met Balmorhea and Water Facilities Project officials to study a large irrigation improvement plan. Attending were Woodrow Munn and W. H. Gore from Pecos and San Angelo, B. Miller, and Mr. Marcum from Dallas. Potentially about 35000 dollars worth of windmills and range improvements were to be considered with the Balmorhea irrigation district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
Balmorhea
Woodrow Munn
Pecos
W. H. Gore
San Angelo
B. Miller
Mr. Marcum
Dallas
FSA
Waco Technician Joins Camp and Camp Offices
Miss Elizabeth Didner of Waco arrives to be employed here as laboratory technician replacing Miss Gene Heide in the office of Drs. Camp and Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Didner
Waco
Drs. Camp and Camp
Miss Didner
Gene Heide
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Brown
Paul
T. H. Beauchamp
Kiou
Ake
Jack Knott
Kim
Beame
E Legion Hall
Legion Hall
Mr. Knott
Jack
Shaw
Toyah, Limpia Creek
CTUAL
Limpia Creek
State Board
Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce
Sam Prewit
George Maley
Maley
George Slaughter
ACA
Slaughter
Germany
S. I. Morgan, Sr
Jal, N. M
O. H. Sullivan
Bob Stevenson
Oscar Warren
W. R. Glasscock
Tolbert Garrett
Reeves-Ward
Red” O’neil
Pecos Lions Hear
Evans
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