Births top the list as Reeves County logs January
Reeves County reports eight deaths and numerous births for January as Justice of the Peace A. Oden notes registrar activity across ten precincts. Newborns include Jenny Arlene Bowie and Diana Jo Resey among others. deaths include Grace Helen Nunn and Chas. K. McKnight with two Mexican deaths recorded.
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Reeves County
Justice of the Peace
A. Oden
Ustice Oden
Jenny Arlene Bowie
Arlen Reeves Bowie
Louise McElroy
Fort Stockton
Sidney Mor«s Ellis
Vernon Parsons Ellis
Quett William Poer, Jr
Truett Poer
Janary
Jack Hilliard Arend
Jauary
Giwin Joseph Arend
Monagans
Gerald Daniel Henson
Maurice Clayton Henson
William Warren Dyal
Albert Thomas Dyal
Patsy Janie Morgan
Howard A. Morgan
Lawrence A. Sherrell
L. A. Sherrell
Bobby Wayne Young
L. W. Young
Gail Patrick Stars In New Disbarred Film
Gail Patrick leads the drama Disbarred as a brilliant young lawyer who climbs to the top only to face disillusion and heartbreak. She stars with Robert Preston, a district attorney, and Otto Kruger in a tale of crime and legal battles at the Grand Theatre.
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Gail Patrick
Alabama
Grand Theatre
Portia
Miss Patrick
Robert Preston
Cportroom
Otto Kruger
Ambush at Grand shows opera star in new dramatic role
Paramounts Ambush plays today at the Grand Theatre featuring Gladys Swarthout in her first straight dramatic part. Supporting stars include William Frawley and Broderick Crawford in a thrills filled romance with sunfire and action. The article also notes local mentions of E B Daniel Jr and visits by Beverly Chambers and Mrs Ed Armstrong.
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Grand Today
Opera
Paramount
Grand Theatre
Gladys Swarthout
Miss Swarthout
William Frawley
Broderick Crawford
New York
Rafe Davis
Rayvianth
Lodge notices for Pecos Valley 736 AF AM Knights of Pythias IOOF
Regular stated meetings held for Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF and AM on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m Visitors welcome J N Miller W M W W Ruhlen Sec Knights of Pythias Lodge No 288 meets Mondays at 7 30 o clock Visitors welcome Jno Oglesby C C IOOF Lodge No 650 meets Friday evenings at 7 30 Visitors welcome J T Meadows Grand Noble R T Crist secretary
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Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736
AF & AM
Knights of Pythias Lodge No
Jno. Oglesby, C. C
Ioof Lodge No
J. T. Meadows
Grand Noble
R. T. Crist
Local Births and Visits Highlight Pecos News
Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Duncan on their son Lewis Jay born this week weights six pounds four and a quarter ounces. mother and baby reported healthy. Lubbock’s Mr. and Mrs. George Hickox spent Sunday night with the Lawsons, Mrs. Hickox is the Lawsons’ niece. Frances Keating and Mildred Burnett, teachers in Ysleta, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Keating. Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Pittman and children traveled to Florida Mississippi and Ohio for two weeks. Youth Crusade rally attendees at Pecosta Church included Pittman and many locals. Mrs. Norvell Davis underwent major surgery in Pecos. condition satisfactory at time of report. Phadalia Bernard of Texas and Pacific Eating House plans move to Fort Worth. Henry Long of Big Spring visited friends. Zylpha Hawthorne and Bobbie Nita Carother attended Pecos Christian Fellowship Meet. Dee Davis of Big Spring visiting the Davis family.
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J. L. Duncan
Lewis Jay
George Hickox
Lubbock
L. M. Lawson
Hickox
Mr. Lawson
Frances Keating
Mildred Burnett
Ysleta
Miss Keating
J. F. Keating
W. W. Pittman
Florida
Mississippi
Ohio
Methodist Church
Pecostas
Toyah
Mmes
J. R. Walker
R. S. Burchard
Rex Gomillion
Helen Henderson
Margaret Ann Walker
Ina Mae Burchard
Frances Burchard
Bobby Nita Carothers
Zylpha Hawthorne
Fannie Gaines
Louise Cleveland
Lois Cleveland
Jean Humphries
Eva Mae Powell
Dona Powell
Messrs
Melvin Wise
Frank Burchard
Vernon Hawthorne
Cecil Williams
Phadalia Bernard
Texas and Pacific
Fort Worth
Henry Long
Big Spring
Bobbie Nita Carothers
Christian Fellowship
Pecos
Dee Davis
Truck Load Law Up For Hearing In Texas Legislature
The Truck Load Bill to raise truck load limits heads to a Feb. 21 Texas Legislature hearing. Rep. James H. Goodman announced the measure and Pecos and Reeves County residents were urged to inform him of their attendance intentions.
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Texas
James H. Goodman
Pecos
Reeves County
Goodman
Reeves County Oil and Gas Lease Notices Dated 1 30 39
Reeves County records list multiple oil and gas lease transfers and assignments dated January 39 including J J Meadows to F H Scott for 640 acres in Section 185 Block 1 H and T, Watola Boy Corp to C A Kitsos for South half of Section 16 Block 59 Public School Land, and assignments involving J H Gregory Tide Water Associated Oil Co. J D Young Co Inc Vina C Blanchette George Campbell D K Eidie Harold E Glidden and others. Also notices of deeds of trust mineral leases and assignments totaling numerous parcels in Reeves Pecos Ward Winkler and surrounding areas with varied interests and prices. Several entries reference Public School Land and 50 cent or 25 cent royalty terms and specified acreages.
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Reeves County
J. J. Meadows
F. H. Scott
T. C
Watola Boy Corp
C. A. Kitsos
J. H. Gregory
Tide Water Associated Oil Co
South
J. D. Young Co. Inc
Vina C. Blanchette
Pecos County
George Campbell
D. K. Eidie
Et al
B. C. Lanier
Harold E. Glidden
J. D. H. Goulette
C. L. Monroe
Lenora M. Stratton
Pecos
Galveston
State of
Colorado
Quapaw Trading Co. Inc
Emperor Oil Co
Fort Worth
Ward
Winkler
Oliver Germaine
Lionel Hauser
Valley of Giants at Grand Theatre Saturday
Warner Brothers Technicolor feature Valley of Giants stars Wayne Morris and Claire Trevor at the Grand Theatre Saturday only. The Peter B Kyne tale follows a young lumberman defending California redwood forests against ruthless lumber interests with support from Frank McHugh Alan Hale El Brendel and others.
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Peter B. Kyne
California
Morris
Miss Trevor
Frank McHugh
Alan Hale
el Brendel
World Day of Prayer Observed Here February 24
The annual World Day of Prayer with all Pecos Protestant churches will be observed Friday February 24 at the Baptist Church. The program starts at 4 PM and the public is invited. A representative from cooperating groups will be present.
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Pecos
Baptist Church
Church of Christ minister outlines weekly services
Jas A Fry announces schedule for church activities including Sunday classes at 10 A M worship at 10 45 A M preaching at 11 A M evening service at 7 30 P M Wednesday mid week meeting at 7 30 P M and a Thursday 3 P M women’s Bible class. You are cordialy invited to attend these services.
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Church OF Christ
Jas. A. Fry
Religious Schedule for Turner Church
Rev. W. M. Turner conducts Sunday worship at 9 45 a m with Sunday School at 11 and evening service at 6 p m. Baptist Training Union follows at 7 15 p m. Midweek services include Sunday School Teachers and Officers meetings at 8 o clock and prayer at 7 o clock on Wednesday.
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Baptist Training Union
Toyah Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev J T Griffith pastorates at Toyah Baptist Church with Sunday School 10 o'clock. Baptist Training Union 7 15 P M Evening preaching 8 15 P M Prayer preaching second and fourth Sundays and midweek services noted.
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Toyah
Church Activities Schedule for Sunday Services
The notice lists morning church events including Sunday school at 10 o clock with classes for all ages and a capable teacher, morning worship at 11 o clock with special music and a pastor's sermon. Epworth League meets at 6 15 for a young people program, and evening worship at 7 15.
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Epworth League
Sunday Christian Science services and lesson topics Myths
Christian Science services at First Christian Church led by Rev. Oliver Harrison include 10 o'clock Sunday School with Jo W. Camp as superintendent, 11 o'clock morning worship, 7 o'clock junior and intermediate Christian Endeavor, and 7:45 evening worship. The Lesson Sermon on Soul for February 12 cites Isaiah 25 9 and Psalms 116 9 with Mary Baker Eddy text on immortality. A cut onion is suggested to prevent windshield frosting.
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Jo W. Camp
Christian Endeavor
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Rev. John W. Byrd leads services with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning worship. Pioneer and Senior Young People meet at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Evening service at 5 p.m. Wednesday choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Worship service listed.
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John W. Byrd
Church Schedule Full Week Of Services In Local Parish
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 00 a m N Y P S program at 7 00 p m Junior program at 7 00 p m adult prayer at 7 00 p m preaching again at 8 00 p m and a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting Radio service airs Sundays over KIM from 2 15 to 2 30 p m Mrs George Ashley and Mrs Joe Lewis oversee music with Rev Parr delivering the sermon Motto reads A Little Church With a Big Savior.
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Church OF the Nazarene
F. O. Parr
Joe Lewis
Kim
George Ashley
Parr
Pecos Couple Attends Funeral For Eight-Year-Old Mary Evans
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cowyen of Pecos attended funeral services in Valentine on Monday for Mary Sue Evans eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Paul Evans. The child died Saturday night at the E V Ranch north of Valentine from a ruptured appendix. Services were conducted by Rev Irving of Fort Davis. She is survived by her father Paul Evans Jr and two sisters Charley Carpenter and Ashley Woods who live on Bruns ranch. Dick Jay formerly on Pecos staff attended the service.
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W. H. Cowyen
Pecos
Valentine
Mary Sue Evans
Ff Paul Evans
E. V. Ranch
North Valentine
Oy Bere Irving
Fort Davis
Paul Evans, Jr
el Peyol
Charles Carpenter
Ahey Woods
jj/ Brhs ranch
Reverend Oliver Harrison Attends Fort Worth Conference
Rev. Oliver Harrison pastor of the First Christian Church attended a ministers conference in Fort Worth during the early part of the week.
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Oliver Harrison
First Christian Church
Fort Worth
Texas drivers’ light dimming causes fatal crashes analysis
An analysis of traffic accidents in Texas shows that drivers failing to dim headlights for oncoming traffic caused crashes, with 94 percent fatalities occurring in the first ten months of 1938.
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Texas
Seven Big Dipper stars lie about seventy light years away
The seven stars of the Big Dipper are about 70 light years distant. Light travels at 186000 miles per second, so it would take roughly 70 years for their light to reach Earth and be seen today.
Pecos River Railroad Company Stockholders Meeting Set
Notice announces annual stockholders meeting at Pecos Texas office on March 1 1939 from 10 AM to 4 PM with directors meeting to follow immediately after the stockholders session at the same location.
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Pecos
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. B. Daniel, Jr
Citizens State Bank
Beverly Chambers
Midland
Mrs
P. M. Chambers
Ed Armstrong
Eddie
Grandfalls
Mandy
J. N. Miller
Reeves and Ward
Viola Burkholder Howrey
Retail Merchants’ Credit Association
Ward County
Commissioner General Land Office
H. W. Stoneham
D. C. Proctor
C. S. Messinger
Joe Worsham
Rex Young
Frank B. Hamlin
Helen B. Jealous
Midland Investment Co
H. S. Jones
Midland Investment Company
H. and
James A. Mascho
H. L. Rowe
J. A. Hall
L. R. Bell
J. F. Provine
Atlantic Refining Company Et al
Western Well Service Corp
N. B. Lauckland
Valley of Giants
Chevrolet
General Motors
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet CO
Pecos, Texas
Toyah Motor CO
Toyah, Texas
First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
First Methodist Church
A. C. Douglas
Christian Science Services
First Presbyterian Church
Dick Jay
Chris
Universal Credit Company
HL Davis
MG. (Mack) McDonal
T. & P. Stock Yards
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