Missionary Society Aids Mexican Cause
Felix Vasquez says the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Pecos provided 9.75 to support Jesus Lara in the Bastrop Seminary for ministry training. The post office department estimates revenue from stamp collectors at 2,500,000 this year. Mrs Vestel Lott is visiting relatives in San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Vasquez
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of
Pecos
Jesus Lara
Bastrop
The
Post Office Department
Texas Shown Stabil in 1937 Industrial Activity
A Texas state economic report by the All-South Development Council and UT bureau highlights real gains in 1937 with Texas ahead of 1936 in industry and 1935 in some measures. Oil gas and sulphur driven mineral output nears 788 million, manufacturing up 16 percent lifting total Texas product near 1.4 billion. Agricultural value up 15 percent with cotton production rising despite lower prices. The analysis urges state backing for expanded industrial investment to harness favorable trends and population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalla,s
Texas
All-South Development Council
New York Times
United States
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Firemen Banquet and Ball Net Poor Finances
Fire chief Charles Manahan said the firemen's banquet and ball were socially successful but financially among the poorest in years. Dance proceeds covered ball expenses but not banquet costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manahan
Land Act Explained by Reeves County FSA Committee
Reeves County advisory committee members returned from a San Angelo school on tenant purchases and land under the Bankhead Jones Act. The group discussed supervision needs, bed rock land pricing, cash purchase at deed signing, and loans for improvements with limits on total loans this year in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Farm Security Administration
San Angelo
J. E. Couch
Pecos
Roy Rowe
Saragosa
A. W. Wigley
Balmorhea
C. C. Dyer
FSA
Ted Johnston
Oklahoma
Texas
C. M. “Vans
Cothrun Becomes New Owner of Gulf Service Station
Cecil Cothrun announces purchase of Emmett Capps Gulf Service Station with George Handley of Handley Oil Company. Cothrun, now in Pecos, will run station at Highways 80 and 27 and plans to move family there as permanent home. Capps’ future plans unclear. invitation issued to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Capps
Gulf
Cecil Cothrun
Monahans, Pyote and
Wickett
Mr. Cothrun
George Handley
Handley Oil Company
Gulf Distributors
Cothrun
Pecos
Capps
Pecos Rodeo Association Buys Horses and Cattle
The Pecos rodeo association purchased Curtis McElroy’s bucking horses for future use and plans to lease them to upcoming shows. A wave of cattle sales followed with buyers including Sam Raburn of a California company and L. W. Anderson of Pecos acquiring calf crops. Calf prices ranged up to 29 dollars, and many ranchers including John Camp and Charlie Chriswell moved cattle to buyers in Pecos, Far West Texas, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Rodeo Association
Marfa
Sam Raburn
California
Midland
Curtis McElroy
Pecos
John Camp
Orla
L. W. Anderson
Charlie Chriswell
Chriswell
Stockton
Jimmie Duncan
Toyahvale
Fort Worth
Tatum Eisenwine
Pat Wadley
Pecos Tire Demonstration Aims to Prove Blowouts Safe
Pecos residents will witness a Goodyear demonstration on Second Street showing a car with LifeGuard tubes and an inner tire design to prevent damage during a blowout. Pat Moran says the setup uses an outer tube with a vent to the inner tube, ensuring air exits safely. railway spikes and dynamite caps may also trigger tires in the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Pat Moran
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Second
Moran
Goodyear
County Agent Seeks Farm Security Loan Applicants
County agent Ted Johnston announced that Farm Security Administration loans for tenant farmers and farm workers are available in Reeves County. Applicants should obtain blanks from Johnston or C C Dyer of Barstow to avoid losing the county’s loan allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnston
Farm Security Administration
Reeves County
Johnston
C C. Dyer
Barstow
Reeves
Cotton products cheaper than substitutes, UT economist says
Dr. A B Cox of the University of Texas argues raw cotton's demand stems from its ability to yield inexpensive finished goods. He notes most raw cotton is spun into yarn and woven into cloth, with world demand aligned to spinning mill activity. He cites a drop in U S cotton exports into Europe during the last five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
A. B. Cox
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Bluebonnet Cafe Installs Wells Waffle Machine
Arthur Zoes, manager of the Bluebonnet Cafe, announced the installation of a Wells waffle machine. He called it among the finest and said the upgrade keeps pace with Pecos growth and improves service with waffles available at all hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Zoes
Bluebonnet Cafe
Zoes
Bluebonnet
Temple Family Visits Pecos and Returns from Texas Trip
Mrs. C. C. Biggs of Temple visits Pecos with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Biggs and with Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Biggs. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Biggs and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Biggs return from a trip to Brownwood Temple and Groesbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F
Pop) Biggs
Kyle Biggs
Brownwood
Temple and
Groesweck
Biggest Tree in America Claims Big Bend Area
The Big Bend region of Texas claims the largest tree in the country. It measures 10 feet in diameter and is petrified. A frown uses more energy than a smile, requiring fifty muscles versus thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
America
Cotton exports by region during three years ending 1937
During the three years ending August 1, 1937, Europe took an average of 3,512,000 bales of United States cotton. Asia accounted for 1,571,000 bales and all other countries for 321,000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Asia
Building Pay Progress at Pen Elementary Foundation
Twenty one workers this week complete foundation work for Pen elementary building. Superintendent R Henry reports addition of Lone Construction Co tractors brings in local crew. some tile work already in ground. Project aims to finish by end of the week as delays are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundation of Pen
R. Henry
Tax Court Schedule For Mong County Judge Ree Proth Case
Judge Charles Klaproth will convene the 109th district court here to hear a back tax suit filed against Ree, Loving county. The case involves a $1109 tax amount dating prior to the county’s organization and will proceed in Judge Drane’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ket
109Th District Court
Ree
Loving County
Reeves
Klaproth
Jawleing
Drane
Syav
Loving
Phrase on binary speech dominance in written form
A claim notes that roughly three common words account for about seventy five percent of both binary speech and writing. The statement emphasizes how a small set of words dominates communication patterns. This observation suggests efficiency in language usage across modes.
It would take i teen hundred years billion dollars a dollar a minute.
The fragment mentions vast time and money figures but lacks clear events or identifiable entities. It appears as an unfinished or garbled note with no verifiable people, organizations, places, or dates to anchor a proper news item.
Average America Inches Measure Confusing Statement
A fragment notes inconsistent figures about average measurements, mentioning five inches and four inches in unclear context without clear subjects, dates, or events. The text reads as a partial statistic or erroneous transcription rather than a complete report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
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Jack
Elite Cafe
Benjamin Franklin
Ing
Pecos, Texas
M. Somes
Michigan
J. H. Wilhite
Floyd Brownlee
Pecos Mercantile Co
Hal Sprague
H. & G. N. Reeves Co
A” St
San Diego
Calif
Enterprise Office
A. C. Douglas
Charlie Ross
Mr. Whitesides
Ross
Mac Kyle
Bryant Place
Charlie Ross Ranch
Jess Burner
Double Circle
John Lindsey
Eisenwines
Frankie Mertz
U Ranch
Nick Newell
Drew Hopkins
Carl Taylor
Joe Stokes
John Camps
Jap McElwain
Perry Cooksey
Kermit
Babicora Development Company
E. O. Finley
C. M. Hall
W. W. Courtney
Ona Moorhead
Louis Roberson
Mr. Turner
Hugh Christian
el Paso
Weinacht
Davis
Cicero Stewart
Carlsbad
N. M
C. C. Biggs of
Temple
J. F. Biggs
Mrs
Pecos Fire Department
Joco
IF. H. A
Nagel Lumber Co
Sewall
SUN
MON
Atainment
HSE
Eleanore Whitney
Johnny Downs
Lynne Overman
Terry Walker
Benny Baker
Peromevs
Ie “Dee Henry Wilcoxon
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