Red Bluff project hampered by cross purposes of agencies
A detailed critique of how multiple federal programs and agencies hinder the Red Bluff Water Power Control District. The piece notes misaligned AAA cotton allotments, conflicting Department of Agriculture plans including the Hope New Mexico project, and the need for coordination by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to harmonize federal actions affecting Pecos Valley irrigation and reservoir development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Pecos Valley
Pecos River
AAA
R. E. Thomason
Henry A. Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Old South
Plains
Washington
Hope
N. M
Federal Land Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
War on Fire: A Call to Action for Safety and Prevention
The piece compares annual fire losses in the United States to vast national expenditures and wartime outcomes. It argues that fire death and damage exceed manageable levels, urging stronger prevention and safety measures to reduce casualties and economic impact. It emphasizes the potential social and economic benefits of reduced fire losses and calls the rising generation to adopt prudent, protective behavior.
Alpine Big Bend programs led by Texas women’s clubs
Alpine reports that more than 10,000 women’s organizations affiliated with the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs will present programs. Mrs. Louis Wardlaw, chair of the federation’s special education publicity committee, announced the plan. The Highland area endured a cold spell beginning Thursday of last week and continuing into this week. In Kermit, trial proceedings for robbers and kidnapers Clay Whittle and Jimmy Pierson, charged in the B. B. Wright Wink operator case, were held. they waived trial and were bound over to district court February 19 with $10,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Louis Wardlaw
Highland
Kermit
Clay Whittle
Jimmy Pierson
B. B. Wright
Wink
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Salmon
Snowy Highway 90 Collapses Traffic Between Alpine and Marfa
Alpine Highways reports two crashes on Highway 90 between Alpine and Marfa within two hours last Sunday morning due to treacherous snow conditions. No further details on injuries or exact locations were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Mayoralty suspect charged in New Year murder case
Presidio County officer E Speed announced a grand jury indictment this week against Shafter businessman William B Howell for murder. The case is set for February 5 on the court calendar in Marfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
E. Speed
Presidio County
William B. Howell
Shafter
McCamey votes on $250000 water and sewer bonds
An election is set for February 10 to issue revenue bonds totaling 250000 to buy the town water and sewer systems and fund repairs and improvements. If approved, 200000 will be used to acquire the two systems and 50000 toward repairs, improvements and extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamey
Oil Tanker Flips En Route to Sanderson
An oil tank owned by F. M. Weigand and driven by Louise Garcia overturned 42 miles out on the Fort Stockton road last week while traveling to Sanderson with a load of oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
F. M. Weigand
Louise Garcia
Fort Stockton
County records show 1939 range land spending in Terrell County
Over $95,000 was spent in Terrell County in 1939 for range land improvement, according to the county agent's office. The three year total for the range program stands at about $245,000.
Petition Circulates for Soil District in Toyah and Limpia Creeks
In Pecos last week Sam Prewit circulated a petition seeking hearings on forming a Soil Conservation District for the Toyah and Limpia Creek watersheds. The document, already sent, lists 66 landowners as supporters.
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Balmorhea
Toyah
Limpia Creek
Pecos
Sam Prewit
Balmorhea Lake Near Brimming Full By Irrigation Start
Balmorhea Lake, fed only by San Solomon Springs this winter, is rapidly rising and indications point to a full lake by irrigation season likely beginning March 25.
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Balmorhea
San Solomon
Winter Weather Slam Strikes Davis Mountains
Snow ice and sleet blanket the Davis Mountains for a week with temperatures reaching record lows unseen by old timers in a quarter century. The severe cold stretches for days as locals report ongoing winter conditions.
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Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Delegations Plead For Road and Bridge Upgrades in Austin
A delegation representing Upton Pecos Crockett and Ector counties joined nine other groups before the late Highway Commission in Austin seeking road and bridge improvements.
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McCamey
Upton
Pecos
Crockett
Ector
Late
Highway Commission
Austin
Barton Named Marfa National Bank President
Frank W. Barton was named president of the Marfa National Bank last week after the death of M. D. Bownds. Barton had been vice president and cashier prior to the promotion.
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Marfa
Frank W. Barton
Marfa National Bank
M. D. Bownds
Barton
WPA approves paving blocks plan for Kermit
El Paso officials of the Works Progress Administration gave their sanction this week to the paving plan now being worked out for Kermit. The approval signals that a number of paving blocks can be obtained for the town through WPA funding and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Works Progress Administration
Olson Mc Candless No 1 Crockett oil well nears big field
Olson Drilling Company and Bryce Mc Candless No 1 Crockett tested Saturday at Fort Stockton and produced over 100 barrels per hour. A five hour test Friday yielded 5931.4 barrels of oil at 43.8 gravity and 42 degrees temperature, indicating a daily potential exceeding 2500 barrels of high gravity oil.
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Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Olson Drilling Company
Bryce
Editor Jack Bills Sells Stake in Monahans Express Reporter
Jack Bills, since August editor of the Monahans Express Reporter, has sold his interest to Johnny Smith effective with this issue. Bills came to Monahans to helm the Reporter before its consolidation with the Express and leaves to move to Washington DC to pursue another field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
iIt
Jack Bills
MonAhans Express
Johnny Smith
Bills
The
Express
Washington, D. C
Ward County set for drilling boom in 1940
D. H. Stormont in Oil and Gas Journal predicts a noticeable rise in drilling activity in Ward County during 1940, supported by recent local developments.
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Monahans
D. H. Stormont
Oil and Gas Journal
Ward County
Pecos News Briefs Highlight Local Marriages and Ventures
A pair from Pecos wed in Ft. Davis with Dr. R L Irving officiating. The issue notes Red Bluff reservoir plans, Pecos River water priority talks, and FHA loan availability. It reports on a Pecos man’s death, local tax figures, and a new rodeo committee planning the tenth Pecos Rodeo.
Callahan Named to Naval Academy by Thomason
Congressman R E Thomason says he appointed Wink football star James Callahan to the United States Naval Academy. Callahan has starred for the Wink Wildcats and is praised as a top West Texas high school player. If he passes April exams, he will enter July 1.
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Sewell Johnson
Edna Ross Johnson
United States Naval Academy
R. E. Thomason
James Ross Callahan
Wink
Callahan
Wink Wildcat
West Texas
Thomason
Texas gets $150,000 allotment for NYA work program
Kellam says the allotment will fund out of school youth employment in Texas during April to June under the National Youth Administration. The increased funding raises Texas’ total annual outlay to about $3.71 million, enabling part time work for thousands who otherwise would not have a chance to work.
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Texas
NYA
Kellam
Rey Williams
Rinistra
Bcal Minis
Sary
Kellar
Kays
Plymouth Oil to Drill On Ordovician Well North of Fort Stockton
Pecos County lease records show Plymouth Oil Company bound by a lease filed to drill on an Ordovician well in the M Levy Chicago owners area. Deep test to begin within five months in Section 104 Block 8 HGN, location undisclosed on Grandfalls highway north of Fort Stockton.
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Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Jean Burwell Chapman
N. F. Chapman
Pecos
N. F
Plymouth Oil Company
M. Levy
Chicago
Grandfalls
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Hubbs Printing Company
Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Enterprise and Gusher
Broadway
Barney Hubbs
Vestel H. Lott
Finland
Russia
United States
Texas Good Roans Association
DoRsep
Pearce @ SartTy
Wgkwat Out
Deraerment
Puavic Sarety
Trans-Pecos
Ronald Roberson
Cornelia Biggs
Ft. Davis
R. L. Irving
H. C. Zimmer
Zimmer Hardware Co
Zim
New Mexico
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Reeves County Grand Jury
Pedro Ledesma
Ing
Foxworth - Galbraith Lumber Co
College Station
Pecos Rodeo Committee
Robert Emmett Booker, Jr
Reeves County
Sheriff's Office
C. K. McKnight
Callahan Is
Naval Academy
Philadelphia
Pecos Funeral Home
J. H. Wallace
L. E
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Security State Bank
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
Mgr
A. E. Pye
Collings-Wilson CO
Collings Bldg
McCormick-Deering Farmalls
Haynes Motor and Implement Co
A Wester Hotel
del Norte
Nos
Paul Harvey
EXEC
Paso del Norte
el Paso, Texas
Lewis Sheet Metal
Elliott & Waldron Abstract Co
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
Coffield
Machine
Connecting
Pecos, Texas
W. W. Dean
General Insurance Abstracts of Title
MO. J. Ivy
R Aeieal Estate & Insurance
Hubbard & Ker Attorneys-At-Law
Bell & Regan
J. L. Kincannon
Grand Theatre
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