Pecos Sees Growth In Housing And Tourism Potential
The Pecos editor thanks Balmorhea Captain Johnnie Burns for fresh crappie and notes a wave of development as apartments and homes rise. He cites expected tourist draw from San Solomon springs and Davis and Chisos mountains, urging growth to attract new residents and investors. The piece anticipates statewide prosperity gains reflected in Pecos’ rising business activity.
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Johnnie Burns
Balmorhea
San Solomon Springs
Davis Mountains
Chisos Mountains
Five New Buildings Underway In Pecos
The Pecos skyline shows growth with twelve new apartments and one new home under construction. J C Penney completed, Pecos Drug remodeling near complete. Builders include D W Bozeman A Theodore E J Wood Mrs Clara Monday and Mrs Hugh Roberson. FHA loans and local savings drive spur further activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Pecos Drug Company
Pecos
D. W. Bozeman
A. Theodore
E. J. Wood
Clara Monday
Hugh Roberson
Appropriation Bill Aims At Red Bluff Dam Support
The bill to appropriate about 85000 in state taxes yearly to aid bond and interest payments for the Red Bluff Water Power Control district dam construction was to be introduced in both houses this week. Representative Clyde Bradford and Senator H L Winfield back the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
House
Senate
Clyde Bradford
H. L. Winfield
Pecos Banks Show Big Deposit Increase in 1936
Total deposits of Pecos banks rose by 380 053 53 to 1 516 041 41 by year end 1936 from 1 135 987 88 in 1935. With about five thousand residents the average gain would be 76 01 per person, illustrating the law of averages.
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Pecos
Cattlemen in Midland Push for Tougher Livestock Theft Law
A January 6 meeting of cattle raisers and sheep men led by L. W. Anderson urged stronger Texas legislation to curb cattle theft, especially by trucks. A draft bill to protect livestock growers will be presented to the state legislature, with counties allowed to form associations and name inspectors. A finance committee was formed to fund the effort.
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Midland
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
Cattlemen’s Protective Associations
Reeves
Ector
Andrews
Jeff Davis
Ward
Winkler
Loving
Gaines
Tom Green
Texas
New Mexico
Anderson
Centennial Films Will Tour Texas to Educate Students
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce announces a state tour of forty films previously shown at the Fort Worth Frontier Centennial. The Bureau of Visual Instruction will route the films through its channels to schoolchildren, highlighting West Texas industries resources and recreation. The Pecos segments include color scenes of Red Bluff Dam Davis Mountains city life and cattle herds, sparking broad interest from other regions.
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Fort Worth
Pecos
Red Bluff
Davis Mountains
FHA Insured Home Construction Loans Offered in Pecos
Southern States Mortgage Company announced loans for FHA insured construction to individuals in Pecos. Bike Simmons of Galbraith Steel Co said loans were previously unavailable under Title 2 for new homes, and the move reflects rising local prosperity.
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Southern States Mortgage Company
FHA
Bike Simmons
Galbraith Steel Co
Pecos
Simmons
Uncle Bill Coalson Dies. West Texas Pioneer Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Uncle Bill Coalson were held at his Hillsboro New Mexico ranch with ranchers from New Mexico El Paso and West Texas in attendance. Born 1861 he settled in this state after cattle work across the state and earlier helped drive 400 wild Mexican steers through El Paso with Henry Slack. Survived by wife two daughters two sons a brother John Mule Creek a sister Mrs A J Hart Toyah and nieces Mrs Will Cowan and Mrs Barney Hubbs Pecos.
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Bill” Coalson
Hame
Hillsboro
N. M
New Mexico
el Paso
West Texas
Bill
Brazos River
Wyoming
Davis Mountains
Uvalde
Dan Roberts
Texas Rangers
Joe Nation
Henry Slack
Pecos
Mr. Slack
John
Mule Creek
A. J. Hart
Toyah
Will Cowan
Barney Hubbs
Firemen's Ball At Oasis Promises Large Attendance
The sixteenth annual Firemen's Ball will be Saturday night at the Oasis ballroom with Ray Maddox and his 13 piece orchestra. Fire chief Charles Manahan says advance ticket sales indicate a crowd larger than last year. The dance starts at nine and will be broadcast by KIUN radio.
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Oasis Ballroom
Ray Maddox
West
Texas
the Oasis
Charles Manahan
KIUN
Pecos Lions Rotary Club Luncheon Aims Civic Plan
A large crowd joined Pecos Lions and Rotary clubs and the Chamber of Commerce for a noon luncheon at Jack's Oasis. Jimmie Greene of the Colorado Chamber spoke on Community Building, stressing financing and civic support, with visitors from Kermit and Winkider counties seeking highway resurfacing aid.
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Jack’s Oasis
Pecos Lions
Mr. Greene
Kermit
Wink
Pecos
Mason of Dallas Is Low Bidder for Power Line
Directors of the Red Bluff Water Power control district vote to accept Kenneth Mason of Dallas as the low bidder for the first unit of a power transmission line. His bid of 42450 covers 25 miles of line, transmitters, and rural farm connections, with state approval sought. The project aims to bring rural electrification to upper Ward and Reeves county irrigation districts and extend later to other districts.
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Red Bluff
Mason
Law
Julian Montgomery
WPA
Upper Ward County
Reeves County
Red Bluff Water Power
Work Finished On Dental Offices In Peeps
Expansion and remodeling completed for Dr H Byron Lackey in Camp and Dean area. A new reception room and business office were added with new furnishings. The laboratory was modernized allowing most work to be done in Pecos instead of sending to nearby cities.
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H. Byron Lackey
Lackey
Pecos
Modern Duplex Under Construction in West Pecos
Construction on a modern duplex for Mrs. Clara Monday began this week on her West Pecos property. Glen Harris serves as supervising architect. The project aims for ultra modern design with features novel to Pecos.
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Clara Monday
West Pecos
Glen Harris
Pecos
Wood Begins Work on Garage Apartment at Cypress and Fourth
Evan J. Wood, local contractor, started construction this week on a five room modern garage apartment on his Cypress and Fourth streets lot. The unit has already been rented for long term.
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Wood
His
Evan J. Wood
Cypress and
Fourth Streets
New Daughter for Mr and Mrs H D Williams
Mr and Mrs H D Williams are the parents of a baby girl named Nelda Kay born at a local sanatorium on January 14. Mother and daughter are both doing nicely.
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H. D. Williams
Nelda Kay
Hitt Baby Boy Born in Pyote January Fifth
Mr and Mrs Roy D Hitt announce the birth of a baby boy January 5 at a local hospital. Andrew Phillip and Mrs Hitt are doing nicely.
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Roy D. Hitt
Pyote
Andrew Phillip
Mrs. Hitt
Leighs welcome Aubrey Joe born January 7
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Glen Vernon Leigh on the birth of a son Aubrey Joe January 7 at a local hospital both mother and baby reported well. celebration notes indicate a healthy welcome for the family.
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Glen Vernon Leigh
Aubrey Joe
Work Near Finish On Bozeman Apartments
Work is nearing completion on a two story apartment building by D. W. Bozeman. The stucco structure will host four modern units, two per floor, in a California style new to Pecos. One apartment is rented with several applications for the remaining three.
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D. W. Bozeman
California
Pecos
Awning Removed From Pecos Furniture Building
Work to tear down the wood awning in front of the Pecos Furniture Building began yesterday. L. J. Wood the manager said replacement plans are not yet complete but a modern awning will improve the building’s appearance.
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Pecos Furniture
L. J. Wood
Ollie B Cook Welcomes Baby Boy Donley December Birth
Mr and Mrs Ollie B Cook announce the birth of a baby boy named Don ley at a local sanitarium on December 30.
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Ollie B. Cook
Donley
Parrotts Welcome Virginia Ruth Born January 8
Mr and Mrs D E Parrott announce the birth of their daughter Virginia Ruth at a local sanitarium on January 8.
Davis announce birth of baby girl Bobby Jo
Mr and Mrs Rex Davis of Bal morhea announce the birth of their daughter Bobby Jo on January 6 at a local sanatorium.
Cavern Visitors Exceed Estimates
Carlsbad Cavern drew 7015 visitors in December raising 1936 total to 155357, the highest yearly attendance since opening in 1934. Superintendent Thomas Boles had predicted over 150000 for the year, a goal reached early in December. Through the year 1936, 822777 visitors have registered, with the one millionth visitor anticipated later in the year.
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Carlsbad
Thomas Boles
Boles
Kirby Baby Born in Wink January Birth
Mr and Mrs Jack Kirby of Wink welcomed a baby boy named Jack Jr born at a local hospital on January 11. The timing and naming emphasize family pride as the newborn joins the Kirby household.
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Jack Kirby
Wink
Jack, Jr
Pecos Visit Highlights Perkins and Randall Ties
Mr and Mrs Denver E Perk ins of Gonzales have stayed in Pecos this week to look after property and visit friends Mrs Perkins formerly Miss Hetie Lois Randall is well known in Pecos
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Denver E. Perkins
Gonzales
Pecos
Perkins
Hettie Lois Randall
Johnson Automobile Robbed on Tuesday Night
Thieves stole a jacket and an automobile robe from H. H. Johnson’s car while he and Mrs. Johnson attended a show. The vehicle was parked outside Johnson’s business on Second Street and no clues were left behind.
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H. H. Johnson
Court to Approve Printing County Bond Issue
Members of the commissioners court meet today to approve a 120000 bond issue for a new courthouse. Steck and Company of Austin prepared the final bonds draft for court approval this week.
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Commissioners’ Court
Steck and Company of
Austin
Hendersons Welcome Baby Boy Born December 31
Harold Henderson announces the birth of a baby boy at a local hospital on December 31. Mrs Henderson and Harold Jr. are reported to be doing nicely.
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Harold Henderson
Test Car Stops In Pecos On 10000 Mile Run
Harry Hartz famed race driver launches a 10000 mile border tour in a Chevrolet commercial pickup. Monroe Kerr of Pecos cites an unreported safety and economy concept from the test run conducted with Stanley Reed of the American Automobile Association under AAA sanction.
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Harry Hartz
United States
Monroe Kerr
Pecos
Kerr
Hartz
Stanley Reed
American Automobile Association
AAA
Baby girl Billie Neil born to Mr and Mrs Bill Ross
Mr and Mrs Bill Ross welcomed a baby girl Billie Neil born Monday at a local hospital. Mother and daughter are doing nicely.
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Bill Ross
Billie Neil
Term Examinations Begin Next Tuesday
Semester examinations start Tuesday in Pecos schools and run through the week. Registration for the new term is set for this afternoon for primary and elementary pupils, while high school students will register for their courses Monday morning.
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Pecos
Barstow Couple Welcome Baby Ronald Aubrey Smith
The Rev and Mrs A W Smith of Barstow are blessed with a baby boy born at a local sanitarium on January 9. The newborn is named Ronald Aubrey Smith.
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Barstow
Ronald Aubrey
Pecos Drug Co Remodeling Front For Modern Store Window
Remodeling of the Pecos Drug Co front began this week and nears completion. The entire front is removed and will be replaced with a larger show window of black and ivory carrara glass matching the United store. Entrance moves to the side to enlarge display space and light.
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Pecos Drug Company
United
Pecos Drug Co
Knox Opens Station In City Of Monahans
W H Knox distributor of Standard Oil Products announced plans completed for a new station in Monahans. Smith and McDaniels of Monahans own the venture. Standard previously did not operate east of the Pecos River with Barstow store already in operation.
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Knox
Monahans
W.H. Knox
Standard Oil
Smith and McDaniels
Monahens
Standard
Pecos River
Mr. Knox
Barstow
County Completes Storage Building for Precincts One and Four
A sheet iron warehouse for storing materials and equipment for Precincts One and Four was completed this week on the courthouse lot west of the county jail.
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Burns
Gpemrcean
The
Centennial Films
Southern States Co
Coalson
Mr. Coulson
Duncan Ranch
Firemen’s
Greene
Dallas
Montgomery
PWA
Eri
Bere
Bozeman Apartments
D. E. Parrott
Virginia Ruth
Rex Davis
Bobby Jo
Johnson Automobile
Mrs
A. W. Smith
County
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