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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

3

Happy Cassidy to Headline Angelo Fat Stock Show

William Boyd known as Hopalong Cassidy will appear at the San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo March 3 4 5 and 6. He will ride his white horse in the downtown parade and join the grand entry for each rodeo performance and appear at the Texas Theatre for a Silver on the Sage premiere. He polled 775 votes to Gene Autry 942 as top western box office draw in a exhibitors poll.

William Boyd Gene Autrey San Angelo Texas Theatre Boyd Hopalong Cassidy

Mr Moto Solves His Own Murder at Grand Theatre

Peter Lorre stars as Mr Moto in a Twentieth Century Fox thriller about a killer's victim exacting his own revenge. Moto pursues conspirators planning a disaster at the Suez Canal. cast includes Ricardo Cortez Virginia Field John Carradine.

Mr. Moto Twentieth Century-Fox Peter Lorre Grand Theatre Moto Suez Canal Ricardo Cortez Virginia Field John Carradine Sol M. Wurtzel Norman Foster

Scouts Compete in Trail Council Contest in Pecos District

In a March meet of the Buffalo Trail Council Pecos District, 15 counties compete as Troop 60 from Monahans led by captain Bill Hare with team members Nicholas Turmes Richard Olive Bobby Lambeth and Frank Gance. Darold Wilson directs the event Wesley Andrews is recorder and Royce Blackmon serves as chief judge with additional judges Jimmie Scroggins R M Reese R Roan R Winters and R B Woodward.

Jimmie Scroggins R. M. Reese R. Roan R. Winters R. B. Woodward Jack Penrose Field Execuive Buffalo Trail Council

Hobbs Man Jack Camp Visits With Family

Jack Camp of Hobbs New Mexico visited the area last weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Camp and friends.

Jack Camp Hobbs, N. M John Camp

Balmorhea man transacts business in Pecos Tuesday

Hugh Halbert of Balmorhea appears in Pecos to conduct business on Tuesday.

Hugh Halbert Balmorhea Pecos

Frontiersmen Hopalong Cassidy at Grand Saturday

Outdoor action fans can see The Frontiersmen at the Grand Theatre Saturday only. William Boyd Georges Hayes and Russell Hayden star in a fast paced Western about ranchers bringing law and order to cattle country as a mayor hid rustler boss.

Hopalong Cassidy Grand Theatre Clarence E. Mulford West William Boyd Georges Hayes Russell Hayden New Mexico

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

The Duncan and Lawson families express gratitude for kindness shown during their infant's illness and passing. They acknowledge the thoughtful floral offerings and thank friends and relatives.

J. L. Duncan Joe Duncan Janie L. M. Lawson J. H. Parks

High School Press Delegates Attend Southwestern Association

Pecos high school newspaper staff attended a Southwestern High School Press Association meeting last Friday. Key speakers included W. J. Hooten of the El Paso Times Olin Hinkle of West Texas State Teachers College and Frank Junell of the College of Mines. Odessa will host the next gathering. Delegates from Pecos included Miss Elizabeth Hendrick sponsor and Miss Pat Warnock editor along with other staff members.

Tumbleweed Pecos Southwestern High School Press Association W. J. Hooten el Paso Times Olin Hinkle West Texas State Teachers College Canyon Frank Junell College of Mines The Press Association Odessa Elizabeth Hendrick Pat Warnock

Official Records From Reeves and Ward Counties Ledger

Official records from Reeves and Ward counties note private credit agency ledgers held by Howrey of the Retail Merchants' Credit Association.

Reeves and Ward Howrey Retail Merchants’ Credit Association

Assignments and Deeds Recorded in Reeves Ward Counties

A compilation of oil and gas leases assignments, releases, warranties, and deeds filed on February 6 to February 11, 1939 across Reeves and Ward counties. Includes transfers involving J D Young Co to Paul Odermatt, Whaley Co releases to Martella Investment, Buckner Orphan Home to Kate Vaughan, John Ivy to Julius Carroll Jr and others, with numerous sections, blocks, and public school lands listed. Also records assignments among Bird Hayes Sahara Oil Corp R G Pattillo and others, including mineral interests, royalty deeds, and trusts across Ward and Reeves counties.

Reeves County J. D. Young, Co., Inc Paul Odermatt, Et al Whaley Co., Inc Martella Investment Company Texas and Pacific Survey Buckner Orphan Home Kate L. Vaughan College Addition Pecos Julius A. Carroll, Jr John J. Ivy G. N W. A. Davis Roy S. Wilcox Toyah G. W. Overman Albert A. Alexander A. H Alberta Heights Chas. Fitzgerald, Sr Leader Grocery Keith Camp Jim Camp Sam Prewit Gertrude Popham Pany Popham Land and Cattle Counby Stanolind Oil Co Ward County Earl West Bird S. Hayes Bird Hayes Chas. Gibbs R. G. Pattillo Sahara Oil Corp O’brien Ranch Royalty H. L. Fogelsonger Et Ux Southland Lease and Royalty Corporation Correction Elmo Brown Et Ux C. S. Longcope H. and T. c Mattie Brown Albert S. Brichta S. Wiprud First National Bank of Midland S. T A. R. Eppenauer Patrick C. Hill

Lions use summons call in stealthy movements

Lions communicate with a birdlike whistle during stealthy movements. The text notes Department of Commerce rules demand aviation schools graduate nine of ten students.

Department of Commerce

Diet Built Around Lean Proves Successful In Reducing Overweights

In SAN ANGELO on February 23, Paul A. Goeser of the National Live Stock and Meat Board cited a study where a group aged 14 to 67 lost 8 to 12 pounds per month on a high protein lean meat diet. The plan included eggs dairy vegetables fruits bread butter and coffee, contrasting with fad diets lacking protein and nutrients. He noted more beef pork and lamb cuts now suit households and that meals remained enjoyable as weight declined.

Mr. Goeser Yesteryear

Mrs. Arthur Alkire Recovering After Major Operation

Mrs. Arthur N Alkire of Davis is recovering in a Pecos Hospital this week from a major operation performed Thursday. Mr. Alkire, editor of the Davis Dispatch, is away briefly visiting but returned to Fort Davis after spending several days with his wife.

Arthur N. Alkire Davis Alkire Davis Dispatch Fort Davis

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

Ad claims Creomulsion cures chest colds bronchial coughs by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and loosening phlegm. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and instructs asking for the genuine Creomulsion by name at the drugstore.

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