Tribute to George Washington and a Pecos butter statistic
A commemorative note extols George Washington as the world’s first citizen and nation builder, praising his military and executive genius and urging biography as inspiration. It also cites J W B Williams of Saragosa delivering butter to Pecos, averaging 125 pounds weekly for fifteen years, totaling 114000 pounds, with a single pause during the 1952 floods.
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George Washington
Site of
Washington
J. W. B. Williams
Saragosa
Pecos
Mr. Williams
Pecos County Attorney Dick Toll's Coin Toss Career
In Dallas seven years ago Dick Toll and a fellow graduate sought work. A Chamber of Commerce representative said one Pecos job existed and two applicants competed by tossing a coin. Toll won, moved to Pecos, took the job, and later began practicing law.
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Dick Toll
Pecos
Dallas
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
C. C
Coin Flip Named Trenton City After Yard and Trent
A historical note explains Trenton, New Jersey was settled by the Yard and Trent families. They flipped a coin to choose Yardstown or Trentown and the Trents won. The W was later dropped to shorten the name.
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Dudley Yard
Trenton
N. J
Yards
Trents
Yardstown
Trentown
Mrs Moore Stirs Wedding in Pasadena
In Pasadena California Mrs J W Moore travels at a friend's call. The friend’s daughter plans to wed soon and Mrs Moore again insists on managing the nuptials as she did 25 years ago at a Kentucky wedding.
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J. W. Moore
Pasadena
Calif
Kentucky
Pecos Rotary Club Observes Washington Birthday
The Pecos Rotary Club marked George Washington's 202nd birthday at noon in the Orient dining room. American flags were placed on plates. Jack Hlowkine, club president, spoke in honor of Jack Camp who recently returned from New Orleans after attending Mardi Gras. Charles Manahan delivered a sketch about Bert Sisk.
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George Washington
Pecos
Rotary Club
Orient
Rotanan
H. H. Johnson
Jack Hlowkine
Washington
Jack Camp
New Orleans
Five Mile Surfacing Plan For Pecos Saragosa Road
The State Highway Commission orders five miles of the Pecos Saragosa road graveled for a bituminous base at an estimated cost of 346525.52 dollars, 12 per mile, with plans to extend the work to the entire road by year end. The move promises local employment and boosts Pecos as a gateway to the Davis mountains.
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Pecos
Saragosa
Balmorhea
State Highway Commission
Ken Regan
George Finley
Regan
Davis Mountain
Son of Famous Roxy Out To Write A Book
The son of a famed New York orchestra leader and radio performer planned travel for a book and stayed overnight in Reeves County jail after a stop in Pecos. Patrolman Avery stopped a hitchhiking man near Pecos High School and found a pistol in a cartridge belt, leading to a $10 fine and costs for rude display.
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Roxy
Reeves
New York
Pecos
Reeves County
Avery
Pecos High School
R Rothusel
City Hall Work Advances. Completion Expected in 30 Days
Work on the new city hall progressed this week as Pecos residents began to glimpse the fine and handsome structure. City officials estimate completion within 30 days.
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Pecos
County Bonds Purchased Save County Funds
The county commissioners court and Judge J B Woolfolk bought 500 worth of county bonds from the sinking fund at 90, saving the county 5000 up front and 250 annually. The 5 12 percent annual interest adds 250 each year.
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J. B. Woolfolk
Sister of General Pershing Stays in Lincoln
Miss May Pershing of Lincoln Nebraska sister of General Pershing spent Tuesday night as a guest of Hotel Brandon. She expressed concern over the health of General Pershing now at Tucson Arizona on advice of military physicians.
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May Pershing
Lincoln
Nebr
Brandon
General Pershing
Tucson
Ariz
Cowan Building To Be Rebuilt As Modern Theater Complex
Unconfirmed reports claim the Cowan Building, burned likely in 1776, will be rebuilt by its current owner as a modern complex. Plans include a second movie theater and several store rooms facing Second Street, which would be a notable addition to the street and city.
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Cowan
Second Street
Child Dies at 108 Degree Fever in Grandfalls Funeral Held
Lois Janice Brum six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs O 8 Brum of Grandfalls died Tuesday from intestinal infection after a fever reported at 108 degrees. She was buried here Wednesday with a large crowd attending the Pecos Furniture Co auspices at the funeral.
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Lois Janice Brum
Egg Truck Wreck Sends 46,800 Eggs Spilling Across Street
Emergency call to Jack Turner, ambulance driver for the Kolar Funeral Nome, reports a wreck at Brewster's Service Station. An El Paso produce truck overturned, spilling 130 cases of eggs valued at 360 a case, totaling 46,800. No injuries reported.
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Jack Turner
Kolar
Nome
Jack
Brewster’s
Epaso Produce
Lewis McCutcheon Opens House With Free Coffee Saturday
The Lewis-McCutcheon Grocery and Market hosts an open house Saturday offering free coffee and sandwiches all day. The ad promises a double-barreled array of future values as dual attractions and provides further details on the back page.
Pecos City Seeks 300000 Loan for Water Plant Approval
PWA approval chances look good for Pecos as officials push a 300000 loan to fund a municipal water distributing system and soft water plant. Engineer, legal, and finance divisions review underway with engineering division signaling favorable progress. Mayor Toliver and Chamber official HU P Davis report strong momentum at the capital.
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PWA
City of
Pecos
HU. P. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Toyah Wins Boys' Basketball Title
Pecos high School ends the season with Toyah defeating them as the Toyah boys win the county title despite Pecos injuries. Coach Buddy Withers' five faced a fast Toyah quintet and could not overcome their clever dribblers.
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Pecos High School
Iva Mae Harris
Buddy Withers
Toyah
Pecos
Banks and Postoffice Close On Thursday
Pecos residents observed George Washingtons 202nd birthday with bank closures and a shut postoffice. People paused during the day to pay tribute to the American patriot, the nations father.
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Pecos
George Washington
Winkler Grand Jury Recesses Without 20 Indictments
The Winkler county grand jury met at Kerrmit this week and recessed without returning 20 indictments in the death of Ed Loveless a CWA worker who was burned to death in a blaze whose origin remains a mystery.
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Winkler County
Kermit
Ed Loveless
CWA
Second Annual Pecos Quilt Show Promises Rich Prizes
Entries are rolling in for the Pecos Quilt Show to be held Saturday March 10 at Pecos Mercantile Co. with joint sponsorship by the Pecos Enterprise and Pecos Mercantile Co. More than 15 in prizes will be awarded, including a $5 grand prize for prettiest quilt and $3 for most unique design.
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Pecos
Pecos Enterprise and
Pecos Mercantile Co
Pecos Enterprise
Earl Easterbrook Seeks Re-Election as City Secretary
The Enterprise endorses Earl Hesterbrook for reelection to the Pecos city secretary post. He has served ably for years, handling complex office duties with courtesy and conscientious attention to all details. The paper commends him to the electorate.
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Earl Hesterbrook
Easterbrook
O'Neil Seeks Re-Election as Pecos City Marshal
L H O'Neil, Pecos city marshal for several years, enters his name for re election. The Enterprise praises his availability, fearlessness, and diligence, commending him to Pecos voters for the job well done.
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L. H. O’neil
L. H. O'Neil
Pecos
O'Neil
Styles in Shoes
Spring styles in footwear were revealed this week when the Pe cos Mercantile Co received a large shipment of new Friendly shoe styles. All white models predominated.
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Pecos Mercantile Co
Would Extend Park Into Texas
A House bill by Rep. R E Thomason of El Paso would extend Carlsbad Caverns National Park into Texas adding 40,000 acres of the Guadalupe Mountains. The plan calls for purchase by the Interior secretary of the land with an appropriation of 250000 dollars.
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Arlsbad Caverns National Park
Texas
House of Representatives
Wasington
Rep. R. Ee, Thomason
el Paso
Secretary of the Interior
Guadalupe Mountains
Fatal accident at Mentone claims oil worker
Thomas N. Sloan aged 38 was killed when entangled in a moving oil-well belt at Mentone. Employed by Eppenauer Drilling Co of San Angelo, he was known in Pecos and Mentone. Body sent to Pecos, burial planned in San Angelo after funeral services.
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Thomas N. Sloan
Mentone
Sloan
Eppenauer Drilling Company
San Angelo
Pecos
Eppenauer
Kolar Funera
Kolar
Cast announced for Lions play at high school auditorium
The Lions reveal the cast for the annual Lions era play to be staged March 20 at the Brandon High School auditorium after a Wednesday noon meeting at the Brandon Coffee Shop. Cast includes Miss Gladys Wolf Mrs Gilbert Murray Gilbert Murray Mrs R W Neilson Miss Birdie Bell J P Donnell L J Wood Edson Craft C E Caswell and Miss Mary Ward. Proceeds will defray Rotary field well drilling expenses.
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Lions
Brandon
Gladys Wolf
Gilbert Murray
R. W. Neilson
Birdie Bell
J. P. Donnell
L. J. Wood
Edson Craft
C. E. Caswell
Mary Ward
Rotary Field
Pecos Fire Damages Storage Building at Insurance Man’s Home
A small storage building at W. W. Dean’s home in Pecos caught fire on Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived to find smoke, quickly contained with negligible damage. The incident follows a period of reduced insurance rates in the area.
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Pecos
W. W. Dean
Dean
Pecos Fire Department Cited As Key To Insurance Savings
The Texas Fire Insurance commission announces a 25,000 dollar civic present to Pecos for a three year rate reduction. Effective March 1 the 15 percent penalty is lifted and a 9 percent good credit on the key rate yields about 24 percent lower local fire insurance costs. Annual Pecos premiums run 30 to 35 thousand dollars, with roughly eight thousand saved each year, totalling around 25,000 over three years for Pecos buyers. The credit stems from Pecos’ strong three year fire record and the volunteer fire department receives high praise for preventing and limiting damage.
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State Fire Insurance Commission
Pecos
Call Issued For Next City Election Update
Formal call for the city election to be held on Tuesday April 30 issued by Mayor B A Toliver. Polling place is city hall. Voters will choose three aldermen a mayor a city secretary and a city marshal. Presiding judge Rev J W Byrd associate judge R W Thompson and clerks Mrs Edna Johnson and Mrs W P Fulgim.
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B. A. Toliver
J. W. Byrd
R. W. Thompson
Edna Johnson
W. P. Fulgim
Pink Boll Worm Board Meeting Set
The Pink Boll Worm Compensation board will hold a Reeves county meeting next Monday February 26 at Balmorhea. Farmers with claims under the act are urged to appear. Meetings are being held throughout this section at present.
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Reeves County
Balmorhea
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Outo
Charles Manahan
Bert Sisk
Highway Board
Roy Bean
Langtry
Judge Bean
Bean
Lily Langtry
Pancho Villa
City Hall
Save County
Nogg
Lewis-McCutcheon
Lewis-McCutcheon Grocery and Market
Davis
Pecos Water Project
Pecos Mercantile Dry Goods Department
Earl Easterbrook
Mey
Fire Department
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