Allen Well Steady in Thirty Barrel Flow
Allen Well in Loving County continues daily flow averaging over thirty barrels with signs of increase. Arno Santa Fe line ready to be laid. storage 1,500 barrels, pipeline soon. Humble Kloh B-1 in Reeves County down 700 feet, tools lost in cavings, fishing job expected quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lockhart Allen
Loving County
Arno
Santa Fe
Reeves County
Block 56
the World Company
New District Judge Opens Court in Ward County
The January term of District Court convened Monday with Charles L. Klapproth of Midland presiding. A young appointee who qualified the prior Saturday, he drew praise for his opening performance. The grand jury was empaneled and recessed, returning with one indictment. the judge then set dates for major cases and recessed until next week.
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Charles L. Klapproth
Midland
Klapproth
Texas
Post Office Receipts Rise Ten Percent in Pecos
Postmaster R E K Johnson announces a ten percent rise in Pecos post office receipts from 1925 to 1926. Total 1925 receipts were 9389.11 dollars, while 1926 receipts reached 10499.11 dollars, a gain of 1110.00 dollars reflecting increased local business.
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R. EK. Johnson
U.S
Pecos
Golf Tournament At Alamo Club Sunday Postponed
After weather and illness delays, the Alamo Country Club golf tournament will be held Sunday afternoon January Sth. Open to all, with handicaps set by Albert Sisk. Sponsored by manager Jack Woods, prizes go to the top three low scores: a membership with duel, a half dozen pills, and three flyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sisk
Alamo Country Club
Jack Woods
Nine Hundred Steers Sent to Lake Ranch
Daggett-Keene Co. of Fort Worth shipped about nine hundred to a thousand head of steers by rail into Pecos this week for winter pasture on their Lake Ranch south of the city. The cattle were from eastern points and will be fattened on the grass at the nearby range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Daggett-Keene Co
Fort Worth
Lake Ranch
Short Road Will Be Made to Winkler Oil Field
Quick action by drilling superintendents E B Haas of Humble and Irion of Southern Crude and the Pecos Chamber of Commerce secures a new road from Pecos to Winkler County Oil fields about thirty miles away. The route runs north from Pecos across Sullivan Bridge, past Barstow, via the old Jar road to Kermit, with cattle guards and trucks promised. The project will improve the old road, provide better field access, and support workers and their families in Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Irion
Pecos
Haas
Trion
Chamber of Commerce
Oll
Masterpieces on Exhibit At School First of Next Week
The art exhibit opens at the school building January 12 133 and 14 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday featuring over 150 fine reproductions of world famous masterpieces. Works include Mona Lisa The Song of the Lark Hope The Pot of Basil Connecticut Hills and more. Admission funds the School Picture Fund.
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da Vinci
Louvre
Paris
Jules Breton
Art Institute
Chicago
Connecticut Hills
Ben Foster
Metropolitan Art Museum
New York City
School Picture Fund
Albert Sisk First To Make Hole-In-One
Albert Sisk achieved a hole in one at Ala mo Country Club on New Year’s Day, 157 yards from the tee with a mashie. Witnesses confirm the shot as he led a foursome, making him a charter member of the local Hole-in-one Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sisk
Alamo
Mr. Sisk
Sisk
H Halsey Glover Leases Pruett Service Station
Halsey Glover leased the former Pruett Filling Station this week gaining active control after negotiations. T B Pruett Jr left due to heavy duties with the Postal Telegraph, and Glover plans tire service additions. hours set seven a.m. to ten p.m. with first class gas and oils sale.
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H Halsey Glover
Pruett
Halsey Glover
Glover
T.B. Pruett, Jr
Postal Telegraph Company
el Paso
Midland
T. B
Cattle Pasture Near Pecos Sees Strong Market Turnaround
In the fall the herd near the Pecos area numbered about 5000 cattle. The company shipped cattle to market last year and plans to ship the new lot once in good shape for market. The cattle industry is improving in the town west of the Pecos, boosting local business income.
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Pecos
Annual Ball Looms As Greatest Brawl
The City’s bravest and finest prepare for a January 13th Firemen’s New Year Eve in Pecos. Decorations, orchestra practice, and date seeking fill the lead up. Spectators pay two bits to watch, two dollars to dance, with informal attire for men and semi formal for women.
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Pecos
Sparrows Heralds Mary Pickford’s Best Yet at Rialto
Mary Pickford delivers a versatile performance in Sparrows, a United Artists release, as Mama Mollie. The Rialto Theatre presents the film on Monday and Tuesday, January 10-11, with Pickford showcasing both impish mischief and tender motherhood in a tale praised for its humanity and charm.
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United Artists Corporation
Rialto Theatre
Mama Mollie
Mary V Pieckford
Hoyden
Annie Rooney
Chapman and Regan Buy Bucholz Store
N F Chapman and K M Regan bought the Bucholz Building for 5000 dollars last Friday. Bucholz and Foster retire from the meat market with no future plans announced. The site between the Post Office and Mint Cafe housed the City Market for years before closing. Purchasers describe the deal as an investment and have not arranged a lease or business venture. This year’s final real estate transaction noted among several deals marking progress in Pecos.
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Bucholz
N. F. Chapman
K. M. Regan
Foster
Mint Cafe
T. O. Bucholz
Jerry Foster
Chapman and Regan
Vic Hennefent
Pecos
Texas
Webb and Wife Headed to Austin for Legislature
Rep. Henry E. Webb and his wife left Sunday for Austin where he will take active part in the Fortieth State Legislature session of at least two months. Webb is assigned to key committees including investigating John Tarleton College. He has earned praise for aid to district and credit for the state's cooperation in building the road to the oil fields.
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Ector County
Henry E. Webb
Agustin
Webb
John Tarleton College
Rarey's Honored at Party by Manahans
Mr and Mrs Chas F Manahan entertained at bridge last Saturday afternoon in honor of friends Mr and Mrs Frank Rarey with a charming home decorated for the occasion After many games of bridge refreshments of a delicious plate lunch were served to guests including Frank Rarey Albert Sisk Harry Anderson O J Bryan W W Dean Jim Camp M W Collie E G Doty Monroe Kerr Ralph Williams Chas Young H B Prickett and Mesdames Vaughan J W Moore and Lillie Cole
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Chas. F. Manahan
Bridge
Frank Rarey
Messrs
Public School Shows Increase In Odessa Enrollment
The Ector County News reports thirty one new pupils entered Odessa Public School since the holidays. Among them five are high school students. The school board has decisively approved a building program to address the crowded conditions in the current building.
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Ector County News
Odessa
Mary Pickford Headlines Comedy Picture Ad Fate Thrills
The film review praises a brisk comedy packed with punch and suspense and highlights the presence of Mary Pickford as a standout element that elevates the production.
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Mary Pickford
Mrs Breeding Died After Sudden Illness in Carlsbad
Mrs. Breeding of Carlsbad New Mexico died Wednesday night after a sudden illness Tuesday afternoon. She was the mother of W. W. Dean of Pecos. Dean, his daughter Jane, and son Robert, with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Kerr, traveled to Carlsbad to attend the funeral set for Friday. Friends extend sympathy to the grieving family.
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Mr. Dean
Jane
Robert
Monroe Kerr
Carlsbad
Zimmer Counts Cars Passing His Corner
On a cold rainy day 714 cars passed in front of the Zimmer Hardware Company Friday December 24th between six A M and six P M according to an accurate count by a man who stayed there the whole time This traffic indicates the number of tourists as well as townspeople who use the main road The street leads to the Barstow road Carlsbad Highway Bankhead Highway or Balmorhea Highway and is the main out of town exit Zimmer’s record will inform on traffic volume and daily average usage
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Zimmer Hardware Company
Barstow
Carlsbad
Bankhead
Balmorhea
Rome
Zimmer
Kirchyjok Moves to Permanent Shop Near Rialto Theatre
J F Kirschvink maker of cowboy boots and shoe repairer moves a third time to a building next to Millers Store opposite the Rialto Theatre. He declares this is his permanent home and notes rapid growth from humble beginnings to a shop with sewing machines and extra help. He plans to serve other towns and guarantee returns on repaired shoes, building a prosperous Pecos business.
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J. F. Kirschvink
Millers Store
Rialto Theatre
Pecos
Kirschvink
Oil Activities Near Baird Thrill Local Drillers In Texas
Mr. C. H. Willoughby reports a well near Baird showed oil at about 1200 feet but not enough for a commercial well while drilling at 1500 feet. A nearby well west of Boren shows oil and both wells may test a larger pool. The Hadley well south of Baird shows more hard lime and aims for pay sand around 805 to 840 feet as they extend depth beyond 900 feet. Willoughby, once a major promoter in the Trans Pecos field, used a wiggle stick to locate.
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Pecos County
Quimby No. 2
Bennett No. 2
C. H. Willoughby
Hadley
Baird
Walling & Kiser
Willoughby
Trens-Pecos
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. B. Haas
Humble Oil and Refining Co
McCutcheon No. 1
Jeff Davis County
Winkler
Humble Oil Co
Winkler County
Southern Crude Purchasing Co
Grisham-Hunter
Reeves
Toyah
Pure Drilling
Culberson County
Ward County News
Daggett- Keene Co
Winkler Oil
Humble, Southern Crude, and
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Promise
George Frederick Watts
Tate Gallery
London
John W. Alexander
Boston
Seum
Mary
Hayden
Diant
H. E. Webb
Austin
Rarey
Manahans
Kirchyjok
Rialto
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