Pecos Firemen Ball Boosts Community Fund
Annual Pecos fire department dance supports their activities and honors volunteers. Buck Jackson seeks correction on his job claim while the column teases his political flyer. Mentions Halsey Glover and C. O. Finley as possible aides. Notes pep talks by coaches and a Texas A&M Bible anecdote. Thanks Rev Oliver Harrison for kind words and a nod to KIM worker Jack Knott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Buck Jackson
Zimmer Motor Co
Buck
Grove
Halsey Glover
C. O. Finley
Knute Rockne
Dana X. Bible
Texas A. & M
Aggies
Bible
P. S
Oliver Harrison
Enterprise
Jack Knott
Kim
John Knott
Dallas News
Widow of Mentone oil operator dies in Pecos sanitarium
Mrs Blayden Ramsey 60 of Mentone died Friday in a Pecos sanitarium after a two month illness. Born November 22 1879 in Brady she lived with her uncle Ed Burleson in childhood. She helped build the Reeves County oil business and was long a member of the First Baptist Church of Lockhart. Funeral held Sunday at 2:30 in Mentone with Rev W M Turner officiating and Pecos Eastern Star Chapter No 81 in charge of services. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. She is survived by her husband a brother a sister a half brother and an aunt. Pallbearers listed with many local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blayden Ramsey
Mentone
Pecos
Ramsey
M. A. Burleson
Elsi
Catherine Ja Coobson
Grand
Neb
Max Bills
San Antonio
Annie Thompon
Lovington
N. M
Fairview Cemety
Lloyd Gressett
Jess Massingill
Kyle
Hardin Ross * Mentone
Russell Byall
Esther Johnson
Joe Holle
Eke
Jess Heard
William L. Kerr
Idee W. W. Hubbard
J. “. Starley
O. J. Bryan
J. C
J. A. Crane
John
Albert Sisk
Dump” Sap
Henry Russell
S. I. Ba
Starley Resigns as Red Bluff District Chief Shaw Takes Charge
Reconstruction Finance Corporation assumes control of the Red Bluff Water Power Control District after Judge J E Starley resigns as general manager due to past due interest totaling 109000 dollars. J D Shaw, a former engineer, appointed to manage under RFC trusteeship with Louis Scott of Burgess Burgess Scott handling transfer details.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Red Bluff
el Paso National Bank
RFC
J. E. Starley
J. D. Shaw
Starley
Shaw
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Pecos
Pecos Valley
Pecos Post Office Sees Steady 1939 Receipts Gain
Postmaster M. W. Collie reports Pecos postal receipts for 1939 held their own and rose compared to 1938, with an increase over $100. The office fared better than many West Texas offices, showing a 40 percent rise or about $11,167.23 over the past five years, signaling substantial town growth.
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Pecos
M. W. Collie
Collie
West Texas
State Witness May Delay Mexican's Murder Trial
District Attorney Kerr says trial hinges on locating Mrs. Juan Islas widow of the victim who disappeared. Jose Ramon faces murder charges in Balmorhea quarrel over two years ago with Islas as the only eyewitness. Judge Crane to hear Ramon and three other cases Monday as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istrict
William L. Kerr
Jose Ramon
Juan Islas
J. A. Crane
Ramon
George Whaler
Jarrett Poole
Jerry Moreau
Bill Means
Balmorhea
Islas
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Ross
Kerr
John G. Renken
Rotary Charity Statement Details Festive Fund Use
Rotary Club presents a financial summary showing show expenses 265.90 and Pecos band's El Paso trip 150.00, charity donations 192.26, total 608.16. Receipts include 273.06 from tickets and 317.70 from advertising with 1.07 in charity funds and a 16.33 transfer from the general fund to boost receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Pecos
el Paso
Reeves County Judge Woolfolk Declines Re election
Judge J B Woolfolk announced he will not seek another term as Reeves County judge citing partial hearing loss. The move follows five candidate announcements for other offices, including W E Earl Bell entering the field for county judge. Other officials up for re election include Bob Penn as county attorney Hollis Smith as county and district clerk Bud Hart as Precinct 1 constable J B Hudson as treasurer and Mrs H P Davis for county treasurer. Associate Justice E H Higgins of the Eighth Court of Civil Appeals will not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeves
J. B. Woolfolk
Reeves County
W. E
Earl) Bell
Woolfolk
Bob Penn
Hollis Smith
Bud Hart
J. B. Hudson
H. P. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Higgins
Eighth Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
W. L
Bill) Kerr
Pecos
A. T. Folsom
Wink
Ed M. Whitaker
Midland
Livestock Leaders To Attend Barbecue Here event
The Pecos Valley Livestock Association to stage its second annual barbecue and celebration in Pecos on Saturday Jan 20. Max Bentley of Abilene will discuss freight rates, with Grover B Hill of Washington AAA officials possible attendees. Sheriff Louis Roberson and others named to supervise, five beeves donated by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
College Station
Pecos Valley Livestock Association
D. A. Bandeen
Max Bentley
Abilene
Bentley
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Grover B. Hill
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ted Johnston
Hill
Amarillo
Louis Roberson
W. B. Burchard
R. W. Coffey
L. W. Anderson
S. M. Kyle
A. B. Tinnan
Jim Thornton
Dr. George Garrett Remains Seriously Ill After Heart Attack
Dr. George H. Garrett Reeves County health officer suffered a heart attack Wednesday morning and remained seriously ill Thursday afternoon. He is hospitalized and has practiced medicine in the area for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Garrett
Garrett
Reeves County
Illness Fatal To Orrin J Camp In Pecos
Orrin Jefferson Camp, 51, died in a Pecos hospital after a two week illness. Born December 5, 1889, he lived with his uncle Joe Camp in youth and worked in ranching near Pecos. He was a First Baptist member. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 30 from the Pecos Funeral Home conducted by Rev. W M Turner with pallbearers Billy Prewit Oscar Bright Charles Lightfoot H M Morgan John Henry Meier and Buck Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Jefferson Camp
Pecos
Mr. Camp
Joe Camp
Trans-Pecos
First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
Billy Prewit
Oscar Bright
Charles Lightfoot
H. M. Morgan
John Henry Meier
Buck Jackson
Security State Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
Directors authorized a cash dividend to stockholders totaling 60 percent in cash, per Clarence Bell, cashier, as announced after this week's meeting of the Security State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security State Bank
Clarence Bell
Last-Minute Poll Tax Flurry Delays Urged Payment
About a sixth of expected poll tax receipts, 330 dollars, were sued from Sheriff Louis Roberson's office this week and he urged prompt payment to avoid a rush. Final date is Jan 31. after that no payments or exemptions issued, and late voters will be barred. Deputy George Maley will visit Balmorhea Jan 24-25 and Toyah Jan 26 to assist voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roberson
Roberson
George Maley
Balmorhea
Toyah
Mr and Mrs Bob Patrick Welcome Baby Michael Clyde
Mr and Mrs Bob Patrick welcomed a son named Michael Clyde born last Thursday in a Pecos hospital. Mrs Patrick is formerly Doris Wendt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Wendt of Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Patrick
Pecos
Michael Clyde
Patrick
Doris Wendt
Harold Wendt
Bud Hart Seeks Reelection as Reeves County Constable
Bud Hart announced his candidacy this week for re election to the office of constable for Precinct No 1 in Reeves County He is a veteran peace officer and longtime resident pledging to perform duties with courtesy and impartiality if reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Hart
Enterprise
Reeves County
Mr. Hart
Firemen To Dine Frolic Saturday Amid 13 Jinx
Pecos Volunteer Firemen plan the 19th annual banquet at Green Gable on January 13 starting at 7 p.m. The public ball follows at Oasis Ballroom at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Toliver and Henry G. Russell will speak. William L. Kerr serves as toastmaster.
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Pecos
Green Gable
Oasis Ballroom
B. A. Toliver
Henry G. Russell
William L. Kerr
Kerr
Russell
Fire Department
Pecos names Richard Toll to school board
Pecos attorney Richard L Toll was named to the Pecos school board to fill the vacancy left by Henry Russell who failed to legally qualify. Toll will serve the unexpired term ending in April. The board also appropriated 25 for band director Wesley C May to attend the state band clinic in Mineral Wells February 1-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Toll
Pecos
Toll
Henry Russell
Mr. Russell
Wesley C. May
Mineral Wells
Donations Grow for Finnish Relief Fund in Pecos
Two more $1 gifts from George Manross and Dick Toll push Pecos total to 49 for the Finnish Relief Fund collected by The Enterprise. Funds go to Dallas headquarters. a note from J F Lucey thanks Pecos for cooperation and confirms every dollar supports Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
George Manross
Dick Toll
Dallas
Pecos
J. F. Lucey
Finland
Reeves County Test Sets Eight Inch Pipe
The T.A.T. Oil Co. test in Reeves County was shut down this week to allow cement to dry after setting eight inch pipe Saturday night at 1079 feet. It is planned to resume drilling as soon as the cement sets. The test is in sec. 10, block 59, PSL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.A.T. Oil Co
Reeves County
H. F. Anthony
Census discussed by San Antonio official at Pecos meeting
John L. Lewis, area manager for the 1940 Census, told Pecos Chamber of Commerce members the decennial count is vital and that Pecos led nationwide in organizing communities per Hopkins in aid of the census. He noted the bureau can compel data but has not needed to, and praised a precise count for regional growth and employment, comparing it to a million-dollar ad campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
San Antonio
U. S
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Hopkins
Census Bureau
Lewis
Hollis Smith Seeks Re-Election As Reeves County Clerk
Hollis Smith announced to The Enterprise his candidacy for re election to the office of Reeves County and district clerk. He cited his past record and experience as making him best qualified to serve the public with honesty and efficiency. A Pecos resident, he is active in the Methodist Church Lions Club Masonic fraternity and other organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Smith
Reeves County
Smith
Methodist Church
The
Lions Club
Masonic Fraternity
Hudson Seeks Re election as Reeves County Treasurer
J B Hudson Reeves County treasurer announced this week his candidacy for re election and authorized The Enterprise to list his name as a candidate. He is a long standing public servant widely known in the area and believes his past tenure justifies another term to continue improving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hudson
Reeves County
Enterprise
Mrs. Ida Davis Seeks Pecos County Treasurer Seat
The Enterprise lists Mrs. Ida A. Davis as a candidate for county treasurer. A Pecos Reeves County resident for 12 years, she has led church and civic groups, was president of the Pecos Methodist Women’s Missionary Society, and served as secretary-manager for the Pecos Chamber of Commerce alongside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida A
H. P.) Davis
Davis
Pecos
Reeves County
Women’s Missionary Society
The
Reelect Officials At Pecos Banks Add New Board Member
Stockholders of Security State and First National banks met this week re electing directors. Sol Mayer was named president of Security State with a slate of vice presidents and assistants. At First National, S M Prewit and others were re elected as directors, adding M McAlpine of Toyah to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beene Hon
Pecos
M. McAlpine
Toyah
First National Bank
McAlpine
Reeves
Culberson
First National Board of Directors
Security State
First National
Sol Mayer
San Angelo
R. G. Middleton
K. M. Regan
Albert Sisk
Clarence Bell
H. L. Holloway
C. E. Baze
Robert H. Bell
S. M. Prewit
T. H. Beauchamp
H. K. Kouitz
Balmorhea
E. B. Daniel, Jr
S. M. Halley
Kermit
C. A. Daniel
S. M. Precht
Chas. A. Young
G. C. Parker
Bob Penn Seeks Reelection as Reeves County Attorney
Bob Penn announced this week that he will seek re election as Reeves County attorney. He served as Pecos city attorney before his present post and holds a University of Oklahoma law degree. Penn, a longtime resident of Wink and Mentone, bases his bid on his record and pledges honesty and fairness in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Penn
Reeves County
Enterprise
Wadley Cleaners to Reopen Next Monday
Wadley Cleaners, closed since a December 23 fire that damaged the building housing the cleaners and Wadley May Clothiers, will reopen next Monday. J. P. Stubblefield holds the interior remodeling contract as work nears completion and new fixtures are being installed. No word yet on the clothing store’s future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadley Cleaners
Wadley-May Clothiers
John Wadley
J. P. Stubblefield
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