C. of C. Visitors List From Texas and Out of State
Texas visitors include Mrs Wayne Downing Wickett Billy Wayne Downing Wickett Emmett Jernigan Wickett Anita Jernigan Wickett Mrs T A Barry Kermit Mr and Mrs W B Barry Amarillo and Gene Lang Pecos Out of state visitors include J J Belvin San Pedro Calif Mrs J J Belvin San Pedro Calif Mrs H Williard Chicago Il Sailor McMillan Hobbs N M W H Price M D Jasper Tenn E R Hooper Whitwell Tenn Milton McEntyre Whitwell Tenn Mr and Mrs J O Groves Arvin Calif Ruth Jordan Shafter Calif Marvin Jordan Shafter Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wayne Downing
Wickett
Billy Wayne Downing
Emmett Jernigan
Anita Jernigan
T. A. Barry
Kermit
W. B. Barry
Amarillo
Gene Lang
Pecos
J. J. Belvin
San Pedro
Calif
J. J Belvin
H. Williard
Chicago
Sailor McMillan
Hobbs
N. M
W. H. Price
M. D
Jasper
Tenn
E. R. Hooper
Whitwell
Milton McEntyre
J. O. Groves
Arvin
Ruth Jordon
Shafter
Marvin Jordon
Uncle Jake Owen Dies In Carlsbad
William R. Owen known as Uncle Jake Owen died in a Carlsbad hospital after a two day illness. A pioneer of the Pecos River country he rode in New Mexico about 65 years ago and survived the Lincoln County War. Funeral services were set for Friday at 10 o clock with many longtime friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R
Jake) Owen
Pecos River
Carlsbad
Lincoln County
Uncle Jake
New Mexico
Sheriff's Posse
McSween
Billy the Kid
Owen
Clarence Bell
B. A. Oden
Howard Collier
Fenton Alley
Austrian Refugee Discusses Hitler at Rotary Lunch
Dr. Paul Kundstat a refugee from Vienna spoke at a Rotary Club meeting about Before and After Hitler. He warned that Hitlerism thrives where free speech and press are lacking and said many are tiring of it while the younger generation shows enthusiasm for Nazism. He cited that Hitler’s promised jobs led to long hours and meager pay. Accompanied by Dr. W. O. Reymeyer both of Monahans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kundstat
Austria
Rotary Club
Hitler
Vienna
Monahans
W. O. Reymeyer
Kundstat
America
Texas Livestock Shipments Fall In November
After early season strength shipments to six state points and Fort Worth yards fell 21 percent per cent. Texas agr icultural statisticians report 7006 cars of all classes shipped in November down from 9746 in the same month last year. Hog shipments rose 52.1 percent with 51 cars, while cattle totals reached 5214 head along with 1632 calves and 339 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Texas Agricultural Statisticians
Onis
University Bureau of Usiness Research
Cotton exports rise beyond prior year amid 1958 39 crop totals
Exports of cotton climb by about 982000 bales above the previous year as sales and shipments push US totals for the 1958 39 crop year higher. The report highlights stronger shipments and rising demand in the export market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Enre
Bids Sought for Pecos City Street Sweeper Purchase
Notice to bidders from Pecos City seeks bids for a street sweeper with elevator, due January 9 1940 at Pecos City hall. Purchases funded by warrants up to 000.00 with serial payments, interest 4 percent annually, first due February 1945. City reserves right to reject all bids. Mayor B A Toliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos City
Pecos
Texas
Rothce
Diphtheria Death Toll Mounts in Texas Over Four Years
Texas health records show 1279 deaths from diphtheria in the past four years, mostly children under four. Experts urge immunization with toxoid starting at six months, noting about 90 percent lifelong immunity and Schick tests to confirm protection, as deaths declined from 457 in 1935 to 233 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas State Department of Health
Schick
Toyah Study Club Enjoys Christmas Literary Meeting
The Toyah Literary Study Club hosted a Christmas program and bi monthly meeting at E B Daniel home with Miss Georgia Daniel as hostess. Members presented sketches on foreign countries, heard essays on Christmas history, enjoyed carols and a lively reading of Jingle Bells. A festive dining table for 12 featured red candle trees, pine cone candles, and candy tree favors with a salad course and seasonal sweets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Study Club
Toyah
E. B. Daniel
Georgia Daniel
McClesky
J. F. Keating
Santa
Mrs Pauline Jones Returns From Snyder Holiday Visit
Miss Pauline Jones spent holidays in Snyder and returned to Pecos Sunday evening reporting a delightful vacation with snow covering the ground the entire time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Jones
Snyder
Pecos
Mrs W C Carson Visiting Sierra Bianca Guest of Mrs Casey
Mrs. W C Carson of Sierra Bianca has been the guest here for several days of Mrs T Y Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Carson
Sierra
Bianca
T. Y. Casey
Motoring Safety Urges Exhaust System Checks
Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer warns motorists to inspect exhaust systems for leaks to reduce carbon monoxide poisoning in winter. Warmed cars in closed garages, faulty manifolds and mufflers, loose connections, and worn heaters raise risk. Early autumn checks and proper idle operation lessen gas production. symptoms include headaches, sleepiness, dizziness, and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Cox
Mrs Eisenwine to Hostess to Junior Club
Mrs Norman Eisenwine will hostess next Monday evening for members of the Junior 20th Century Club. A program on Women in Sports will be presented with Mrs John Renken discussing Sonja Henie and other figures. Miss Mary Self Patty Berg and Mrs Harry Ross will discuss women in other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Eisenwine
20Th Century Club
John Renken
Sonja Henie
Mary Self
Patty Berg
Harry Ross
Alice Marble
Nell Betty Anderson
Pecos Sees Record December Births and One Death
Pecos reports 15 births in December the year’s lowest death count at one. The single death was Robert Tyre Trigg, 53, from pneumonia at a Pecos hospital. Notable births include Jerry Claude Moore, John Howard Brown, Kenneth Lee Richards, Daniel Arthur Hemmer, Jess Charles Grammer, Minnie Caroline Roberson, Breston Robert Dunn, John Wesley Owen, Roxy DeEtte Green, and six Menican births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Justice of the Peace
Oden
Robert Tyre Trigg
Jerry Claude Moore
Harry Moore
John Howard Brown
Howard L. Brown
Kenneth Lee Richards
Kenneth Richards
Daniel Arthur Hemmer
J. S. Hemmer
Jess Charles Grammer
J. F. Grammer
Mannie Caroline Roberson
Robert Lee Roberson
Breston Robert Dunn
Ben L. Dunn
John Wesley Owen
John M. Owen
Roxy DeEtte Green
Olient Green
4 H Corn Prince Raymond Kreig Wins Chicago Contest
Raymond Kreig an 11 year old Oakley Indiana 4 H club member won the Corn Prince title in a nationwide Chicago contest. He produced 75 bushels per acre on a six acre plot using good seed tillage and fertilizer as his recipe for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kreig
Kreig
Oakley
Chicago
Modern Study Club Plans New Year Resolutions Program
Members of the Modern Study Club will meet this afternoon at the First Baptist Church educational building to discuss New Year resolutions. The program theme is Modern Social Trends Expressed in Art with an art exhibit arranged by two club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Study Club
First Baptist Church
Funeral rites for deputy sheriff Bob Speed held in Shafter
Rev. Milton F. Hill conducted the funeral for Bob Speed, a former Presidio County deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty. Last rites were performed Wednesday morning as Mrs. Hill accompanied Rev. Hill on his return. Boiled snakes are used for a tuberculosis cure in Korea is noted in the same column as a separate line of local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton F. Hill
Shafter
Bob Speed
Presidio County
Speed
Hill
Korea
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. OF C. Visitors
Jake Owen
B. A. Toliver
Downs-Sullivan Motor CO
Tia
Erarat Gut
Soakem
Pecos Texas
Bos
Toyah Study Club
C. W. Shehane
G. S. Hawthorne
Italy
Mrs. Eisenwine
Barstow
Ward County
van Horn State Bank
van Horn, Texas
Paval
el Paso
Bette
Ality
Paso del Norte
el Paso, Texas
Aah
PAKE
Safeway
Libby
van Camps— Pork & Reane
Libbys
California
Lux
Fruits
Leo
Heinz
Castle Crest
Stokely S Party
Green Peas
Limax
Peyton
Peytons
Bologna, Ib
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