Officials to discuss Carlsbad Caverns development
Col George D. Hunter passenger agent for the T and P met Santa Fe officials in Pecos en route to Carlsbad New Mexico where a four way tour with West Texas Chamber of Commerce officials explored the national preserve. Hunter sees a tourism circuit linking Carlsbad Caverns and Davis Mountain Park with Pecos as a center and advocates special home seeker rates to attract farmers westward. He remains optimistic about West Texas growth and recalls a long-ago barbecue on the courthouse lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Hunter
Dallas
T. & _ Railway Company
Pecos
Carlsbad
N. M
Santa Fe Railway
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad Caverns
Mammoth Cave
Col. Hunter
Kentucky
Santa Fe
Carlsbad Caves
Davis Mountain Park
United States
van Horn
West Texas
Court House
Dallas Youth Tries Express Box Escape To Dallas Home
William Green Baker an 18 year old Dallas youth hid in a dry goods box shipped 220 pounds of dishes valued at 150 dollars to be delivered to G A Wood at 5204 Santa Fe Avenue Dallas. He rode the train from El Paso to Barstow where he was discovered and jailed awaiting charges. Baker said he hoped to reach Dallas after leaving Los Angeles and Ash Fork stalled by two companions who proposed the plan as a means to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green Baker
Dallas
Barstow
Prescott
Ariz
Bwo
Knights of the Road
Baker
American Railway Express Company
Waybill
H. A. Wood
G. A. Wood
Santa Fe Avenue
Tex
B. B.ley
Express Company Messenger
W. E. Baty
Dan Waggoner
Express Comany
el Paso
Big Spring
Pecos
Baty
Los Angeles
Ash Fork
Santa Fe Ave
Grover A. Wood
Mattie Baker
W. L. Baker
Three Lands
Oklo
Fort Worth
Lucey Entertainment Draws Large Pecos Audience
Thomas Elmore Lucey performed in the Pecos high school auditorium last Friday to a large, appreciative crowd. His celebrity impersonations, readings, monologues, and chalk art drew praise, with the Pecos orchestra under E. L. Harp delivering light music that attracted many ticket buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Elmore Lucey
Mr. Lucey
Lucey
Pecos
Pecos Orchestra
E. L. Harp
Lynn in deteriorating condition as friends aid
Richard Lynn remains critically ill after a week of worsening health. Pecos friends, including the Jorgensens in California, continue to provide financial support and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lynn
Pecos
Jorgensens
California
Requests Books Returned to Library
Mrs. Maggie Rose, librarian, asks that two books be returned: The Alaskan by Curwood and Black Oxen. She notes other readers are eagerly awaiting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Rose
Curwood
Mrs Roy Biggs Visits Port Arthur Then Returns Home
Mrs Roy Biggs returned home last week from a visit with home folk at Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Biggs
Port Arthur
Jones and Wimberly Married at Jal Methodist Parsonage
Married couple Mr. W. B. Jones and Miss Elsie Wimberly of Jal New Mexico wed Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. L. L. Thurston officiating. They departed for Lamesa to reside after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Jones
Elsie Wimberly
Jal, N. M
L. L. Thurston
Lamesa
Federal tests continue on Red Bluff dam site progress
R H Gray and C K McKnight of the Pecos Valley Water Users Association traveled to Red Bluff where the Federal Government is core drilling to test three proposed dam sites for Red Bluff reservoir. Five of six holes are done and the last is due by March first. Two government engineers survey the surroundings as water capacity is evaluated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Gray
C. K. McKnight
Pecos
Texas
Funeral Services Held for R. C. Warn Former Cuero Resident
Funeral services for R. C. Warn, once a Cuero resident, were conducted at the Baptist church with Rev. W. A. McLeod presiding. Attendees included Mrs. Warn and son Edward from Chicago, and relatives from Yorktown, Houston, and Pecos City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Warn
Cuero
Pecos City
Baptist Church
W. A. McLeod
Sam C. Lackey
Houston
Fred Warn
J. T. H. Lipscomb
Edward
Chicago
E. Weldon
W. W. Weldon
Yorktown
Bridge Party At Browning Homestead Hosts
Judge and Mrs. H. G. Russell entertained Friday evening at their Browning homestead with a bridge party. After the games a salad course was served. Attending were Judge and Mrs. Birge Holt of Barstow, Mrs. White of Abilene, Miss Berger of Sherman, and Dr. and Mrs. O. J. Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Russell
Bridge
Browning Homestead
Birge Holt
Barstow
White
Abilene
Berger
Sherman
O. J. Bryan
Toyah Bell Prep For Casing Pull Today Oil Well
The Toyah Bell crew prepared to pull casing this morning with machinery checked and boiler in good condition. Management expressed high confidence, noting ample fuel and water, multiple socket styles, and readiness to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah Bell
Gallagherie
Bell Well shows progress after casing replacement
Work resumes at the Bell well with new heavy California casing and long collars to curb further trouble. Crews have removed over 2500 feet of old string and plan to finish removing by tonight, then test gas and oil with a patented fluid lifter from Breckenridge before setting casing to cut water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Wheat well progress reported by Guy A Covey in Los Angeles
Guy A Covey, working in Los Angeles, Calif, reports splendid progress financing the Wheat well. Prospects are very good for beginning operations at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Covey
Mr. Covey
Los Angeles
Calif
Sol Mayer Returns From Fort Worth Trip
Sol Mayer came back Wednesday after traveling to Fort Worth to discuss reorganizing the Pecos Valley State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Mayer
Fort Worth
Twin Sister operetta lauded by high school glee club
The Rialto hosted the High School Glee Club production The Twin Sister directed by Mrs. Lillian Butler. The show drew a large audience and earned widespread praise for its polished performance, stylish costumes, strong chorus and notable soloists including Mab Stanley and Florence Stanley. The gypsy chorus, flower girl Grace Thurston, pianist Mrs. Lucy Mitchell and stage manager Mrs. J. W. Parker contributed to a well timed, elegant production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
Glee Club
Lillian Butler
Mab Stanley
Irene Precit
Florence Stanley
Mab
Irene
Helen Toliver
Walton Garner
J. W. Moore
H. N. Lusk
J. B. Howard
A. G. Taggart
Elmer Reynolds
Grace Thurston
Lucy Mitchell
J. W. Parker
Julie Ward
Tommie Ross
Francis Hurt
Margaret Howard
Kathryn Dean
Mary Magee
Hudson
Carlie Ross
Bessie Eynolds
Lucille Ruhlen
Olene Rhodes
Marjorie Thurston
Josie Precht
Margie Ward
Estelle Hicks
Edna Boles
Jane Krauskopf
Nora Hines Krauskopf
Anna Mahala Murray
Della Mae Hudson
Obituary: Robert M. Greer of Pecos Dies After Illness
Robert M. Greer born March 8 1863 in Perry county Illinois died at 8 30 p m after a long illness. He moved to Pecos in 1911 seeking health and farmed most years. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs L H O Neal of Pecos a son Orville Greer of Carlsbad N M four grandchildren one brother and one sister. Funeral at 4 p m at his residence conducted by Rev J M Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Greer
Perry County
Illinois
Pecos
L. H. O’neal
Orville Greer
Carlsbad
N. M
Greer
J. M. Garner
Hopes High for Pecos Valley Bank Reorganization
Hope remains strong that Pecos Valley State Bank will reorganize and reopen early next week. P. H. Stanford leads the efforts and is described as courteous and capable, with locals optimistic he will continue shaping the town’s financial future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley State Bank
Stanford
Haughton Heads to Hatch New Mexico for 500 Acre Irrigated Farm
C M Haughton leaves Barstow area to take 500 acre irrigated farm near El Paso on government ditch by Elephant Butte reservoir. About 400 acres under cultivation with 40 in alfalfa. He moves stock and tools, praised as progressive citizen, Enterprise notes loss to Pecos Valley community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Haughton
Barstow
Mr. H
el Paso
Texas
Government Ditch
Elephant Butte
Haughton
Mr. Haughton
Enterprise
Charlie
Hatch
Pecos
Texas Greatest of All Farm States in Union
Washington reports Texas as the top farm state in the nation based on 1923 Agriculture Department data. Texas led in farm acreage and produced large cotton and corn totals, with cotton at 4.29 million bales and corn value reaching $96.44 million, shaping high farm values of about $1.065 billion for Texas that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Iawa
California
Kansas
Iowa
Young Wadley Boy Hurt In Bicycle Fall
Barron Wadley, son of Mr and Mrs Addison Wadley, sustained a slight concussion after a bicycle accident this week. He fell on pavement, struck his head, and was rendered unconscious briefly. A doctor said the injury was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Addison Wadley
Iela Porter
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Lucey Entertainment
Lynn
Herrin
Williamson County
Red Bluff
Bridge Party
High School Glee Club
M. Haughton
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