FOLD RUSH SHAPES EL PASO SETTLEMENT HISTORY
The Doniphan expedition marked early Anglo American settlement of El Paso with 1846 47 troop presence and gold rush era migration. By 1850 three settlements formed near Paso del Norte, post office named Franklin later El Paso in 1859, and Forts Concordia Bliss Davis Stockton Quitman Pena Colorado built 1848 56. Settlements expanded along the Trans Pecos by 1860 as forts protected emigrants and Indians declined after 1885, with forts abandoned by 1891.
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EL Passo
el Paso
Exas
Texas
United States
Jonel Doniphan
Gion
Rio Grande
Sy del Norte
Exico
California
Paso del Rte
Upper Cairnia
Cairnia
Plain Mays
St. Louis
Paso del Norte
Magoffinsville
Franklin
Fanklin Coontz
Presidio
Camp Concordia
Fort Bliss
Fort Davis
Limpia Creek
Fort Stockton
Commanche Springs
Fort Quitman
Camp Pena Colorado
Marathon
Trans- Pecos
Texas Rangers
New Boy Arrives for DeWitt Family in Pyote
A fine baby boy arrived Monday to grace the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. DeWitt of Pyote. Mother and son are doing nicely.
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A. L. Turnbull
Roosevelt St
Hot Springs
Ark
A. J. DeWitt
Pyote
Missionaries Rev. and Mrs. George Speak at Local Church
Reverend and Mrs. George, African missionaries, preached at the Baptist church last Tuesday night and addressed Toyah High School Wednesday morning about their work in Africa. Mrs. Halloway and Mrs. Henry (as Mrs. Irving) attended while the President presided over a brief business meeting and Mrs. Parker presented the Bible Open Gates of Prayer.
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George
The
Baptist Church
Toyah High School
Africa
Halloway
Henry
Irving
Parker
W. M. S. MEETS AT YOUNGBOUND HOTEL HOSTED BY MRS
The Methodist Society met at the Youngblood Hotel with Mrs. John Henry as hostess. Mrs. Walker chaired the outlook program and led the devotional. A dialogue titled The Wells Our Fathers Digged featured several members in roles such as Mrs. G. W. Henderson and Mrs. E. Scott.
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Methodist Society
Youngblood Hotel
John Henry
Outlook
Walker
G. W. Henderson
Abbott
E. Scott
Faucett
G. D Tayor
Neighborhood party honors Intermediate B Y P U members
The Intermediate B Y PU was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I A Thomason on Saturday night. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including sandwiches and iced punch for Barbara Humphries Billy Jack Humphries J L Rhudy Elmer Gaines Louise Cleveland Hubert Cleveland Melvin Wise Harold Wise Ivadell Thomason David Thomason Clark Henderson Junior Devis Gladys Butler Winnie Moelering Lucille McLaughlin Ralph McClesky Inez Klawthorne Elizabeth Taylor and Salimy Winn.
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B. Y. PU
I. A. Thomason
Barbara
Billy Jack Humphries
J. L. Rhudy
Elmer Gaines
Louise
Hubert Cleveland
Melvin
Harold Wise
Ivadell
David Thomason
Clark Henderson
Junior Devis
Gladys Butler
Winnie Moelering
Lucille McLaughlin
Ralph
Toyah Teams Compete in Local Basketball Night
Toyah girls tied with Van Horn girls while Toyah boys defeated Van Horn boys. Toyah later beat Sierra Blanca 25 to 20 at Sierra Blanca Friday night.
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Buffaloes
van Horn
Toyah Girls
Toyah Boys
Sierra Blanca
Toyah
Local residents visit relatives and friends across Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Bob McElroy of Pecos visited relatives last Wednesday. Mr. B F Powell spent a few days in Fort Worth for business. Mrs. John Benson and granddaughter Virginia Gensert vacationed in Big Spring. Mrs. A W Hosie and others motored to El Paso. George Keating, Texas University student, spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Ruby Arterburn of VanNorm spent Sunday with Dessie Burchard. Neal and Frank Burchard traveled to Arizona to visit relatives. Willie Turner and family visited Toyahvale. Henry Bakey returned with them. Earl Hall and Mrs Hall visited West Virginia relatives.
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Bob McElroy
Pecos
B. F. Powell
Ft. Worth
John Benson
Virginia Gensert
Big Spring
A. W. Hosie
Noriie Ilosie
Floyd Hosie
el Paso
George Keating
Texas University
W. M. Burchard
Bill
Willie Turner
Toyahvale
Henry Bakey
Earl Hall
Eppenauer to Drill Wildcat in Loving County Texas
Mason Oil Co of Mount Pleasant Michigan awards a contract to A R Eppenauer of San Angelo to drill a wildcat in north western Loving county near the Minnie Kyle ranch to test Delaware limestone to 4000 feet. Several wells in Ward county report oil and ongoing operations amid a busy drilling scene.
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Mason Oil Co
Mount Pleasant
Mich
A. R. Eppenauer
San Angelo
Delaware
Minnie Kyle
Loving County
Eppenauer Co
Wichitnalls
Section 22
Block 5
Township
T. & P. Ry. Co. Survey
Westbrook & Clayton
Jack Leidecker
Pure-Bennett
Atlantic No
Black Camp
H.&t.c. Ry Co
Sid Richardson
W. D. Johnson
Johnson
Texas Pacific
James
Redrock
W. A. Black & Sons
Gordon
H.&t.c. Ry. Co. Survey
Gulf No
Hutchins
Gulf
O’brien
Atlantic
Monroe
J. W. Borders Survey
West Texas Oil & Royalty Co
No. 10 University
Funeral Services Held For A L Piper
Funeral services for A. L. Piper, 44, Pecos businessman in the produce trade, were held Friday at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Joe B. Scrimshire officiating. A large crowd attended and floral tributes marked the esteem of friends. He died of pneumonia. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery. services were conducted by Pecos Furniture Co.
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A. L. Piper
Pecos
First Methodist Church
Joe B. Scrimshire
Pipe
Fairview Cemetery
The
Pecos Furniture Co
Noted San Antonio Composer Oscar J Fox Reaches Finals
Oscar J Fox of San Antonio, renowned composer and father of Mrs. J B Cashell, was invited due to Mrs Fox illness. Fox, a staff writer for Carl Feischer Music Company, had his Hills of Home reach the Atwater-Kent national audition finals as the sole American entry.
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Oscar J. Fox
San Antonio
J. B. Cashell
Fox
America
Home
Carl Feischer Music Com
Miss Springtime Mystery Sparks Pageant Debate
Confusion surrounds who holds the title Miss Springtime as readers search for the official name. Reports note competing claims and lingering uncertainty about the winner.
1935 Auto Plate Law Update From Sheriff Roberson
Sheriff Louis Roberson draws attention to a new motor registration law and timing for plates. 1934 plates remain valid until March 31 1934 while 1935 plates may be obtained now from county tax collectors.
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Louis Roberson
Brand New Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Watson
Mrs Watson formerly of Pecos now in Odessa welcomes a nine pound son born last week at the home of the Watsons in Kansas. Mother and child are reported doing splendidly.
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CC. PP. Watson
Pecos
Odessa
Baby Girl of Red Bluff in Hospital With Pneumonia
The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs R E McBroome of Red Bluff is confined in a local hospital with a severe pneumonia case.
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R. E. McBroome
Red Bluff
Mrs. John Wendt Recovering From Illness At Home
Mrs. John Wendt who has been seriously ill at her home here was reported to be recovering nicely this week.
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John Wendt
Miss Springtime Returns in Hit of the Year
The phrase Miss Springtime shines as the year’s top hit, dominating charts and crowds with its sunny tempo and catchy chorus. Performers behind the project remain unnamed as the article notes its rising popularity and cultural impact.
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Coontz
Stevenson
U. S. Supreme Court
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Pecos Furniture Company Funeral
Weaseves
B. Y. P. U. Party
Eppenauer
Wildcat
Ward
Magnolia
Shell
California Co. No
York
California No. 15
Durgin
Tex-Mex
Llano-Owens
H.&t.c. Ry. Co
Shell-Sloan
Bradford & Green
Carson
Jerry Lines
Liano- Owens
Gulf No. 37
No. 3S
Block F.gmmbe&a
Gulf No. 39
Pany
Miss
Spring
Brand New
Boy
Roper Ranges
Pepea
Tut Iren
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