Pecos Enterprise Reflects On Gas, Year 1934 And Chamber Finances
The Pecos Enterprise reports on the wildcat gas flow near Toyah and credits Cunningham with trailblazing effort as Reeves County oil tests gain attention. It reflects on 1934 as a strong year for Pecos with Red Bluff dam progress and a federal building, and notes Chamber of Commerce funding needs and calls for monthly trades days.
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Wildcat
Toyah
Eppenauer-Cunningham
Reeves County
Aken
Pecos
AA Chamber of Commerce Trades
The
Chamber of Commerce
License Plates Delayed Sale Start Until February First
Texas will not sell or authorize new license plates until February 1, 1935 for use after April 1. The 1935 plates carry mintroon background with white figures and lettering. The prison plant will manufacture the plates, adding to a long history of state issued plates and shifting from private bidders.
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A. & M. College
Stace
Tumbleweeds Stop School Bus In Cedarvale Sand Storm
Barstow School bus driven by J R Williams stalled on a sand storm day when tumbleweeds piled up under the vehicle in Cedarvale. He cleared the blockage amid grunting and cussing and resumed rounds delivering students across the Cedarvale area. The driver cited fertile fields tied to Boxley King Maulding farms as the weed source.
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Ward County News
J. R. Williams
Barstow
Cedarvale
J. Ro
Boxley
King 9
Maulding
Kerr County Reports Election Costs and Votes
Kerr County recorded costs of 17 cents per ballot for the general election. Total expenditure was 407 dollars with 9441 votes cast.
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Kerrville
Kerr County
Reunion Banquet Draws Class of 1930 Attendees
Mr. and Mrs. A. DD. Wady of Me Camey visited Pecos last week to attend the class of 1930 reunion banquet. Mrs. Eady formerly Miss Mildred Ruhilen accompanied the couple.
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A. DD. Wady
Camey
Pecos
Eady
Mildred
New Books Arrive at Carnegie Library in Pecos
From the Enterpr ise files dated January 4 1918 several new books for the Carnegie library arrived this week. Tate Drummond and John Doll left for El Paso to enlist at the naval recruiting staff there. A fire at the Couhein caused some damage Tuesday and was extinguished by the fire department after two bales of cotton burned.
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Tate Drummond
John Doll
EL Paso
Naval
War time notes and entertainments at local Opera House
The Enterprise notes a Wednesday show at the Opera House featuring My Country Pi Of Thee and a less successful Saturday operetta In Santa Claus Land and A Bouquet of Liberty. It also reports Red Cross roll call totals, returning servicemen, December 15 Liberty loan interest due, and President Wilson urging decisive wartime action.
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Opera House
Red Cross
Dan Mount
Clyde Simnaiueans
Camp Travis
U.S
Wilson
Toneress
Germany
Fire destroys Gipson home in New York area blaze
Five years ago on January 3 1930 a large fire damaged the Gipson residence in New York with losses estimated at 250 dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze as a significant community incident and residents recalled the event in a retrospective column.
Post Drug Store Opens New Year Day on Bankhead Highway
The Post Drug Store opened New Years Day on the Bankhead highway, expanding local shopping options and marking a fresh community business addition.
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The
Post Drug Store
Bankhead Highway
Cattle Deals Reported Across the County
At this time many large cattle transactions are being reported through the county. Local buyers and sellers are noting significant livestock activity as markets show renewed vigor.
Wheat No 1 Well Nearing Pay in Large County Find
The Independent Oil and Gas Co reports Wheat No 1 nearing pay zone in what is believed to be among the county’s largest wells. Operators consider the oil-bearing interval substantial with high potential returns as crews advance drilling and testing.
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The
Independent Oil and Gas Co
Plaza Hotel Opens in Pecos and Local Christmas Aid
Pecos welcomed its Plaza Hotel with a formal opening by Mrs. Giaralai last week. The Pecos C Goodfellows club served over 300 people during Christmas. a bus driver ferried onlookers to safety when his vehicle caught fire. The Pecos Sporting Club opened this week in the Camp building, and Capt. R C Van Zandt is the J. W. Brooks restaurant manager who has submitted a plan to fund the fire department's work.
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Pecos
The
Plaza
Giaralai
Pecos Sporting Club
R.C. van Zandt
Public nurse hired for county health department
From the Interprise files January 6 1954 a full time public nurse was secured to work with the county health department The Madera Valley News plant in Julmmorhea burned this week and Pat Moran was in charge An appropriation of 6000 dollars was noted
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the Interprise
Madera Valley News
Julmmorhea Newspaper
Pat Moran
Institute on Mining to be Held at Texas College of Mines
The Institute for Miners and Prospectors will be held at the Texas College of Mines and Metiti in El Paso from Tuesday to Thursday January 16 with an extra Friday session if needed. There is no tuition or fees charged. The program covers prospecting geology ore preparation equipment small-scale mining and attracting capital with a focus on current economic conditions.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Texas College of Mines and Metitilnvey
EL Pause
Qhinvacy Ltd
Barstow Farmer J Buried Here Sunday
Funeral services were held for Barstow farmer J a six year old local resident who died after a lingering illness at Barstow last Thursday Rev ID BE Adams of Barstow officiated and burial followed at Fairview Cemetery The Kolar Funeral Home managed arrangements James Lasird Viner Laird is survived by his wife and seven children
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Barstow
Kolar F
Laird
BE. Adams
Fairvies
Kolar
James
Lasird
Owen couple spends Christmas with relatives in Sweetwater
Mr and Mrs John MM Owens spent Christmas with relatives in Sweetwater details note a family gathering during the holiday season and place Sweetwater referenced as the visit location.
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John MM. Owen
Sweetwater
Ford V-8 for 1935 Promises Smooth Ride and New Comforts
The 1935 Ford V-8 is promoted as the biggest and roomiest Ford yet with modern lines and luxurious appointments. It emphasizes Center-Poise for smoother riding, front engine weight distribution, forward moving rear seats, and a longer spring base for stability. Added features include new brakes, easy-pressure clutch, easier steering, and wider seats while retaining the dependable V-8 engine.
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Pecos Valley News
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Reeves County Record
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Jack Hawkins
Barney Hales
Erica
Gene Byrnes
International Cartoon Con Y
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
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Christian Science Persod
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Gordon K. Shearer
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Enterpriseor Jaanuary
Carnegie Library
C.D. Gipson
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Tha Haeer
J. W. Brooks
Dietyene
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City County Fourth Orn
N.fl Chnapman
Tlotel Brandon
Rotuey Club
Afecident
Institute ON Mining
Creiege
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Othey
Cese Fectures
Ford Cealers
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F. O. B. Detroit
Sal Credit Company
Zimmer-Roddy Motor Co
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