Finns Benefit From American Aid Drive In Texas
The Finnish Relief Fund shows broad American generosity led by Ex-President Hoover with $200,000. Texas donors have contributed over $625,000, and Pecos readers helped push local totals toward $47. The Enterprise supports coordinating donations to the Dallas Finnish relief headquarters at the Baker Hotel, with funds forwarded to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
National Fund
Russia
Texas
Finland
Fnds
Hoover
Arut
Bakerotel
Dallas
J. F.acey
Mr. Hoover
Exas
E National
New York
Louis Roberson Seeks Re Election as Reeves Sheriff
Reeves County sheriff tax assessor and collector Louis Roberson officially announced his bid for re election. A long time Pecos County resident Roberson marketed his record of law enforcement and tax work as to the public’s satisfaction. He pledged to continue managing county duties with fairness and honesty if elected again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roberson
Reevesounty
Roberson
Inves County
Southwest
Sheriff Roberson
Pecos
Yes County
State Veterinarian Visits Ted Johnston at Pecos barbecue
T. O. Booth, chief veterinarian of the state livestock sanitation commission, discussed livestock protection with locals during a Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association barbecue. His planned attendance at the annual barbecue next month may be affected by a recent legislative act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Booth
State Livestock Saniion
Booth
Pecos Valley Liver Protective Association
Babies in Pecos Set New Mark
In 1939 Pecos saw 220 births, up from 183 in 1938, a near 17 percent rise per Justice of the Peace B A Oden who records vital statistics for the state health department. Deaths totaled 69, with May the peak for births at 29 and June 11 deaths the highest month for mortality.
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Pecos
Ineteen
Mr. Stork
Justice of the Peace B. A. Oden
Oden
Reeves County Baby Derby Winners Signal New Year
The two day old son of Mr and Mrs V W Curly Alcorn won the 1940 Baby Derby as Pecos first New Year’s baby. He edged the Hall girl by eight hours and will collect gifts from local merchants including a Mennen set bank account thermometer nursery seat milk vouchers and more. The Bowie baby last year won the Derby. A pint of eight year old whisky was also awarded to Mr Alcorn.
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V. W
Curly) Alcorn
Pecos
C. W. Hall
Arlen Bowie
Jennie Arlene Bowie
Ben
First National Bank
The
United
Home Furniture
Farnum’s Dairy
Pecos Furniture Co
Poll Parrot
Jones Dry Goods
Ted’s Watch Shop
Lillie Poe & Co
Taggart and McKellar
Chic
Collie Electrics
M” System
Mr. Alcorn
Jack’s Liquor Store
Stock Ingle Seeks Re-Election As Reeves County Commissioner
Stock Ingle, veteran Reeves County commissioner for Pre cinct No. 4, announces his candidacy for re election. Since his 1904 arrival he has built prominence in ranching and business circles. He pledges to continue serving with fairness and to save taxpayers money, urging economy without harming efficiency and progress.
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Ingle
Reeves County
Final Plans for Pecos Valley Barbecue Meeting
Directors of the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association met to map final plans for the annual barbecue to be held Saturday Jan. 20. C O Finley presided as president and County Agent Ted Johnston noted strong interest and many tentative invitations from Southwest livestock groups and state agencies. The program includes a round table on pasture improvement conservation and livestock legislation including freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association
C. O. Finley
Ted Johnston
First National Bank Directors Conclude 1939 Session
Directors of the First National Bank met Saturday to wind up the bank's final 1939 business. They declared the second 1939 dividend. Vice-President E. B. Daniel Jr. said 1939 was a moderately good year for the bank.
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First National Bank
E. B. Daniel, Jr
Pecos Students Return From Sugar Bowl Trip
A 31 member Pecos group including students and officials returned from a four day trip to New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl. Supt R Henry Blackwell reported the journey a success with the party intact despite a potential early train departure. Donations of 1091.25 funded travel including railroad fares 748.65, meals 145.85, Sugar Bowl tickets 92.96 and other costs.
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New Orleans
R. Henry Blackwell
Pecos
Texas A. & M
Tulane
Dallas
Lubbock
Waco
Blackwell
Clayton Hopkins
Girvice Archer
Burchard Seeks Re election For Reeves County Post
Reeves County commissioner Precinct 2 candidate Burchard of Toyah announces re election bid. A 35 year county resident and rancher, he pledges to continue his first term’s service and guarantees a square deal for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves S. Burchard
Toyah
Reeves County
Burchard
Poll Taxes May Be Paid Up To Jan 31
Poll taxes became payable this month in Reeves County. Sheriff Louis Roberson urged all voting age residents to pay their poll tax as 1940 is seen as a banner political year. Elections at city, county, district, state and national levels are on the calendar. Poll taxes may be paid through Jan. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Louis Roberson
Rule for Monahans ends Barstow case move
The Texas Supreme Court in Austin dismissed Ross Carrs appeal for lack of jurisdiction and declined his bid for a writ of mandamus. Carr had argued that the Nov 9 1937 Barstow election result should have favored Barstow rather than voiding the election. The El Paso Civil Appeals Court had already rejected that contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Carr
High Court
el Paso Civil Appeals Court
Carr
Barstow
el Paso
State Board Members Visit Agent's Office in Texas
Howard Kingsberry of Santa Anna Frank Seale of Beltzer near College Station visited County Agent Ted Johnston this week on routine business. They are state AAA board members with L W Anderson of Pecos. They toured Pecos to discuss range program phases with Johnston and Reeves County farmers and showed interest in West Texas range issues and the 1940 program administration. They left Wednesday to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kingsberry
Santa Anna
Frank Seale
Beltzer
College Station
Ted Johnston
Kingsberry
Seale
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
AAA
Johnston
Reeves County
West Texas
Wife Of Coach Is Ill In San Angelo
Mrs. Clayton Hopkins wife of Pecos high school athletic coach was ill in San Angelo this week. Coach Hopkins remained there to care for her and plans to return Sunday to resume teaching and coaching duties.
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San Angelo
Clayton Hopkins
Pecos High School
Hopkins
Hall Couple Welcome Baby Girl Wednesday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs C W Hall became parents to a girl born at 5 15 afternoon both mother and daughter are reported doing nicely.
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C. W. Hall
Doaks Visits Here From College Station
J. W. Doaks of College Station state AAA field man visited this week on business and called on County Agent Ted Johnston in Johnston's office.
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J. W. Doaks
College Station
State
AAA
Ted Johnston
Reeves County Politicians Enter 1940 Race
In Reeves County Texas the early 1940 political year opens with eight candidates filed and rumor of more. Three cornered contest forms for county commissioner Precinct 1 as C O Finley Buck Jackson and incumbent Halsey Glover announce. W E Earl Bell leads for county judge, resigning posts to avoid conflicts. Several incumbents including Louis Roberson Stock Ingle and B A Oden face no opposition yet.
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Reeves County
C. O. Finley
Buck Jackson
Halsey Glover
W. E
Earl) Bell
J. B. Woolfolk
Bell
Reeves County Democratic Committee
Pecos
Louis Roberson
Reeves Burchard
Stock Ingle
Pecos Fire Department Plans 19th Annual Dance
The Pecos Volunteer Fire Department announces its 19th annual banquet and public dance on Saturday night January 13 at the Oasis Ballroom. Dinner for members starts at 7 with dancing from 9. tickets available from any fireman and reservations encouraged. The date marks the anniversary of the Cowan Building fire.
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Pecos
Cowan
Medanich Recalls Sugar Bowl Trip Highlights
Pecos Eagles co captain Frank Medanich described the Sugar Bowl trip at a Lions Club luncheon. He noted attending the Lubbock Waco high school football final in Dallas and the Texas Aggie Tulane game in New Orleans. He praised both games and thanked the Lions, Blackwell, and the school for the trip. Paul Floyd received the Boy Scout troop charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Medanich
Pecos Eagles
Lions Club
Dallas
New Orleans
Medanich
Gough outlines SCS aims for soil conservation group
Roy Gough of the Soil Conservation Service at Marfa spoke to Pecos Rotary about SCS goals. He cited erosion and landowner challenges and described soil-building measures to benefit grass and farm lands.
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Roy Gough
Soil Conservation Service
Marfa
Pecos
Owens Welcome Baby Boy John Wesley in Pecos
Mr and Mrs John M Owens welcomed a son born last week in a Pecos hospital The infant has been named John Wesley The report identifies the family and birthplace without additional details.
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John M. Owens
Pecos Hospital
John Wesley
Reeves County Court Sets Special Venire for Murder Case
The 109th District Court schedules a special venire for Monday January 15 in Reeves County to hear the murder case of Jose Ramon. The grand jury returned nine indictments including burglaries thefts hijacking and whiskey theft. Judge J A Crane will convene the term with District Attorney William L Kerr announcing the dates.
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Reeves County
Jose Ramon
109Th District Court
Ramon
Juan Islas
Grand Jury
George Whaler
Westside
Jerry Moreau
Jarrett Poole
Paul Warren
Pecos
Warren
Oscar Warren
Balmorhea
Bill Means
William L. Kerr
J. A. Crane
Earl Bell Seeks Reeves County Judge Nomination
Earl Bell announces candidacy for Reeves County judge pending Democratic primaries. A Reeves County resident for over 20 years, Bell has roots in local business and civic leadership including Bell and Regan law partnership, West Texas Land Owners Association, Legion, VFW, Rotary, Pecos school board chair, and multiple community roles. He pledges experienced business management and fair, impartial county governance.
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W. E. (Earl) Bell
Bell
Reeves County
Ken Regan
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Major Bell
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rotary Club
Democratic Committee
Pecos School Board
Ken Regan Remains Very Ill In Houston
Former state senator Ken M. Regan lies gravely ill in a Houston hospital. Earl Bell, a business associate and friend, said Wednesday that Regan had been placed in an oxygen tank and showed slight improvement. Regan, once from Pecos, has many worried friends locally as his illness worsened after a period of improvement.
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Ken M. Regan
Houston
Earl Bell
Regan
Mr. Regan
Pecos
Birth of Daughter Roxy DeEtte for Green Family
To Mr and Mrs Ollen J Green Jr on the birth of a daughter last week in a Pecos hospital The girl named Roxy DeEtte has been moved home with mother and baby both well
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Ollen J. Green, Jr
Pecos
Roxy DeEtte
Payments Near End for Reeves County Farmers
A Reeves County report shows $23,682.19 in farm soil conservation payments received this week at the County Agent Ted Johnston office. The tally covers all but 10 checks. many recipients have not collected their funds yet. Johnston expects the first batch of range conservation checks totaling about $65,000 to $70,000 to arrive soon as state processing completes audits and mailing.
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Ted Johnston
Reeves County
Johnston
Oden Seeks Third Term as Reeves County Justice of the Peace
B A Uncle Bill Oden, Reeves County Precinct 1 justice of the peace for four years, announced this week his candidacy for re election. A longtime resident, he cites four years of fair administration with all are equal before his court. Oden also previously served four years as deputy sheriff at Big Spring.
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B. A
Uncle Bill) Oden
Reeves County
Enterprise
Oden
Big Spring
Finnish Relief Fund Reaches $47 Locally
The Finnish Relief Fund in Pecos nears the $50 mark with $47 raised by Thursday. Contributions to The Enterprise will be acknowledged next issue and forwarded to the Dallas state HQ and then to the New York national HQ. Donors include Ralph Williams Jr three dollars S M Precht ten dollars and Buck Jackson one dollar, totaling forty seven dollars.
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Pecos
Enterprise
Dallas
New York
Ralph Williams, Jr
S. M. Precht
Buck Jackson
Growth of Pecos Banks Shows City Expansion in 1939
Growth of Pecos is reflected in 1939 banking figures for First National and Security State. Combined deposits on Dec 30 reached $1,929,214.64 with assets totaling $2,144,012.83, up from 1938. Deposits rose by $74,978.64 and assets by $106,568.46.
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Pecos
First National
Buck Jackson Enters Reeves County Commission Race
Buck Jackson announces candidacy for Reeves County Precinct 1 commissioner subject to Democratic primaries. a long time resident 16 years ranching businessman six months as a salesman at Zimmerman Motor Co active in Pecos rodeo committees and as rodeo manager and announcer also held offices in First Methodist Church Lions Club and Pecos Lodge No 388 Knights of Pythias.
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Buck Jackson
Reeves County
Jackson
Zimmer Motor Co
Holsey Glover Seeks Re election to Reeves County Post
Holsey Glover, serving his second term as Reeves County commissioner for Precinct 1, announces re election bid. He came to Pecos in 1910 and has resided in the county since 1913. A member of American Legion Post 91, he has led civic efforts and rodeo organization while emphasizing experience and continued service to constituents.
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Holsey Glover
Reeves County
Glover
Pecos
Richard Briscoe
American Legion
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Tate
V. W. Alcorns
Monahans
State Supreme Court At
Austin
State Board
Agent’s Office
Supt
Lions
Paul Floyd
Gough
SCS
James O. Richardson
Inset
U. S
Claude Bloch
Charlies P. Snyder
Charles Edison
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