Pecos Enterprise and Gusher Consolidation Notice
The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated merged on May 16, 1925. Editor Jack Hawkes and Manager Barney Hubbs oversee publication from Pecos Texas. The paper, established as part of Reeves County media history, runs under postal filing and weekly Friday issues.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
The
Enterprise and Trusher Consolidated M
Jack Hawkes
Barney Hubbs
Reeves County Bond Issue Promotes Courthouse Over Balmorhea School
An editor notes a planned $90 000 bond to fund a federal courthouse and jail in Reeves county, arguing for delaying Balmorhea school construction and pressing voters to approve the courthouse bond on February 8, while disputing a misrepresented school funding dispute and urging action before potential federal grants expire.
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Madera Valley News
Reeves County
Pecos Security State Bank Assets and Liabilities 1955
Pecos Security State Bank of Pecos Texas closes 1955 year with assets including loans and discounts secured by real estate drafts and securities. The Pecos Enterprise reports on January 15 1956 for the December 31 1955 statement showing capital reserves deposits and liabilities.
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Pecos
Texas
State of Texas
Local News Roundup From Toyah and Nearby Areas
Rev for King of Ty e preaches at Baptist Church Sunday. A. A. Metleskey of Fa bens visited here last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McIlroy and families spent time with friends and relatives last week. Mrs. Bill Frannum returned from Marshall after visiting her parents. W. M. Garlick and J. Pope hosted visitors from Pecos and Carlsbad weekend. Lawrence Henderson and Louise Johnson marry in Dallas with minimal attendants. Lawrence has worked for T P Railway Co. at Dallas.
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For King
Tye
Baptist Church
A. A. Metleskey
Fabens
Curtis McIlroy
Bill Frannum
Marshall
W. M. Garlick
Pecos
J. Pope
Jennie Arrington
Anne Morrison
Carlsbad
J. T. Humphries
J. T. Pope
Charles Lewis Ruhrup
Fort Bliss
Lawrence Henderson
Louise Johnson
Dallas
Texas
Lawrence
G. W. Henderson
Tovah
T. & P. Railway Co
Dalas
Norman
Ranchers Meet to Halt Cattle Thefts in Howard County
Ranchers from Howard and nearby counties are urged to gather in Big Spring at 2 PM Saturday to coordinate efforts against rising cattle thefts. Sheriff Jess Slaughter of Howard County hosts the meeting as reports indicate heavy losses in recent months.
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Howard
Big Spring
Jess Slaughter
Howard County
Marfa Gas Grant Comprises 372500 For City System
After three weeks of work the City of Marfa secured a 372500 grant and loan from the Public Works Administration to build a municipal gas system. Actual funding timing is pending. Mayor Coffield said construction will start once money is available. The grant covers 325000, with 40000 as a repayable loan. The project aims to use local labor and reduce relief rolls, aided partly by Fort Russell reassignment.
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Marfa
Public Works Administration
Coffield
Fort J. A. Russell
Feed Calves For Centennial Show In Dallas Exposition
Andrews and Crane counties will feed calves for showing in the Texas Centennial livestock exposition at the Central Exposition in Dallas. County agent H. L. Atkins says calves will be selected and placed on feed within three to five weeks and ready for exhibition by the second week in November. The project aims to have as many individual herds represented as possible.
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Clor
Andrews
Crane
Dalus
H. L. Atkins
Atkins
Adia Treatment Promises Money Back Guarantee On Pain Relief
A local ad claims Adia tablets relieve pain and stomach issues after trials with phrases about Reg CEP and Dr Emil. It promises a money back guarantee and mentions a drugstore and cumrintee as a selling point.
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Pris
Emil
Sumders Drag Store
Texas road map to aid Centennial tourism planned
The Texas highway department will issue an illustrated Centennial road map showing roads, scenic spots, roadside parks and other features for Centennial tourists. Journal notes relay that state leaders discuss reforms and emergency governance ideas amid influenza impacts and capilol activity.
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Texan
UPI
Freor
Texas
State Highway Department
Allred admits practical joke telegram at Rose Bowl
Governor James V. Allred says a prank telegram played on him at the Rose Bowl caused him to miss the Texas Legislature. Acting Governor Wilbourne Collie Dey convened the body in his absence to pass a sales tax. Senate Secretary Joby Parker’s name appeared on the hoax message. Barker denies knowing the sender but hints at knowledge.
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Capital
Walter Woodul
Capitol
Woodul
Woodal
Texas
House
Senate
James V. Allred
Allred
Austin
Joby Parker
Aldred
Centennial project lead by Hal Faust visits Austin and San Antonio
Hal Faust, former Texas newspaperman, spent the week gathering material for a Centennial series for the Chicago Tribune. He conferred with Governor Allred in Austin and then traveled to San Antonio and Mont.
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Hal Faust
Texas
Chicago Tribune
Allred
Austin
San Antonio
Mont
M System Grocery Welcomes New Manager In Fort Stockton
Reuben H Hinshelton takes over leadership at M System Grocery as RoTy Matera and Hughes step into interim roles. The store at Foot Street remains active under new guidance with plans to stabilize operations and serve locals.
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Reuben H. Hinshe Ton
Trothodt Og
M-System
Fragmentary note on sales tax issue and Kansas spending
A garbled passage mentions a sales tax issue and an individual named Teisi nav the perisians, with a stray reference to Kansas and a couple Mr. and Mrs. Fae x ily. Readable facts are limited. no clear event or date is established.
Visitor attends events at Bathing festival this week
Misses Turner and Bibb travel from Kansas City to attend the Firemen's Ball. Several people from Mount Silverberg are mentioned in connection with the social activities this week.
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Hubbs Printing Company
Broadway
America
Balmorhea
Madera Valley
HE Enterprise
Madera
PWA
WPA
Gettine
the Security State Bank
Oraiga al
Orp
Ropal
Ajataki
Neen
Reeves
Sol Mayer
Rell
MAYER
Clarence Bell
Kate L. Vaughan
KM. Regan
R. G. Middleton
Albert Sisk
Benson
Elmer A. Benson
Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Thomas D. Schall
Toyah News
Floyd Humphries
Balterhea
W. B. Humphries
J. W. Humphries
Bob McElroy
Tudor Ranch
Gordon K. Shearer
U. P
Coke R. Stevenson
Junction
House of Representatives
Stevenson
Barker
Olee Ada
Dixie
West Texas
Halsey’s
Dixie Gasoline
Fort Stockton
Bps
Hughes
Rooney Merce
Mes
Ape
Kansas
Spendiiee
Faex Ily
Purner
Bibli
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