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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1934

Page

8

Oil News Advances in Gulf Area Wells and New Drilling Locations

Ward county wells in the Gulf area near Wickett include Gulf No. 23 Hutchins with an estimated 1000 barrels daily and Gulf No. 84 Hutchins at 400 barrels. New locations list multiple spuds and rigging activities across Loving, Llano, Sloan, York, and other sections with companies such as Texas and Pacific Coal and Oil, California Co, Simms Oil, and Texas Mexico Petroleum involved.

Ward County Gulf Wickett Texas and Pacific Coal and Oil Co Rex Oi Co Texas Mexico Petroleum Corp Llano-Sloan H. and T. C

Pyote Couple Welcomes Stanley B Harp

Mr and Mrs N G Harp of Pyote are congratulated on the arrival of a big boy named Stanley B born Monday.

N. G. Harp Pyote Stanley B

Downs Tractor Co. Will Get New Trucks

One of the largest stocks of farm implements in Pecos is on hand at the Downs Truck and Tractor Co. They handle International trucks and farm implements. Owner C. M. Downs says a full carload of tractors cultivators harrows binders rakes and other implements is received and two carloads of new International trucks will arrive soon. He invites everyone to inspect the items when they arrive.

Downs Tractor Co Pecos The Downs Truck and Tractor Co C. M. Downs Mr. Downs

Goodyear and Exide Agencies Featured

Harp and Cecil Tucker operate Pecos Auto Supply in the Pasotex filling station building opposite Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co. The firm offers Goodyear tires and Exide batteries under agency for both, plus a broad line of auto accessories and invites Pecos residents to inspect their stock.

Harp Cecil Tucker Pecos Auto Supply Company Pasotex Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co Goodyear Exide Pecos

Bettie Rogers Honored as Delta Phi Secretary

Bettie Jane Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Rogers of El Paso is elected Secretary of the Delta Phi sorority at Austin high school. She joined Austin at age 12 and belongs to the scholarship club. She is granddaughter of Mrs W H Drummond and niece of Mrs Lee Johnson of Pecos.

Bettie Jane Rogers W. B. Rogers of the Delta Phi Sorority of Austin Scholarship Club W. H. Drummond Lee Johnson Pecos

Political Announcements for Democratic Primary Candidates

The Enterprise lists candidates for various county and district offices subject to Democratic primaries. Incumbents and challengers include W A Lilendricks J B Woolfolk Hollis S Smith Claude L Elkins Mary Caroline E G Doty Clyde Simmons J J Pope C O Finley Fred Bannowsky B Hudson Louis Roberson Richard L Toll and William L Kerr for roles such as County Judge County Clerk District Clerk County Commissioner Sheriff Tax Collector County Attorney District Attorney and related positions.

Boy Lost In Pecos Bank Caves Survives Night

A Pecos River boy wandered six miles from home into rocky arroyos and caves near daumsite, escaping harm despite a sub freezing night. His parents thank Pecos residents for help in the rescue and support.

Pecos River

Red Bluff To Get School Facilities

County Judge J B Woolfolk announced a school will be established at Red Bluff Texas near the damsite after a visit to the place. The site is not yet determined with two rival Red Bluff towns seeking the project and about 41 children of school age among 196 residents.

Red Bluff Texas J. B. Woolfolk

Pecos Rotary Launches Drive for New Members

The Pecos Rotary club began a strong recruitment push at its Thursday meeting held at the Oriient hotel. Texas Rotarians accepted a challenge from Michigan to an attendance contest in February, with Pecos aiming to lead the 42nd district. Three new members were announced: John Ivy, John Wadley, and Roy S. Wilcox.

Pecos Rotary Club Oriient Texas Michigan Pecos Club

Rotary club first of year check up program

K. M. Regan spoke on Club life and Barney Hubbs addressed Community life with emphasis on Rotary club relations.

Rotary K. M. Regan Barney Hubbs Rotary Club

Wheat donations distributed by local CWA office

The local CWA office received 1250 bushels of wheat from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Administrator Ben Randall sent 250 bushels to Balmorhea and 250 to Toyah, keeping 750 for Pecos distribution. Relief families or CWA rolls will receive about 6 bushels each.

CWA Federal Emergency Relief Administration Ben Randall Balmorhea Toyah Pecos Randals

Two Escape Severely Hurt in California Crash

Two men from Texas on a trip to Los Angeles were injured when their 1928 Cadillac overturned about a mile from town. The car capsized on a roadway near Morton Garage. both men were brought to care with injuries described as bruises.

Texas Angeles Jmm

Mulhern Recovers After Major Operation in Local Hospital

R. B. Mulhern of Fort Davis is recovering in a hospital here following a major operation performed Monday.

R. B. Mulhern Fort Davis

Birth and Hospital Update in Local Community

A baby girl named Bonnie Marie was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Alva Fulgim. Mrs Berry Buckalew had major surgery Sunday at a local hospital and is recovering well.

Alva Fulgim Bonnie Marie Berry Buckalew

Government issues 6,250,000 George Washington quarters

The government issued 6,250,000 George Washington quarters this year, increasing circulating coinage and reflecting ongoing minting activity.

George Washington

Red Bluff Office Building Contracts Planned

The Board of Directors expects contracts to be let for the Red Bluff office building work. The project includes quarters for engineers and non resident supervisors, a lobby, and space for subcontractors. Local contractors plan to bid on the offices.

Board of Directors

Government Bond Contract Draft Sent for Red Bluff District

Telegram to Judge J. J. Starley from R. E. Thomason notes the final draft of the governmental bond contract is being sent by air mail. Final approval from governmental and bonding attorneys is expected early next week.

Red Bluff J. J. Starley R. E. Thomason

Lions Plan Puppeteer Show for Charity in Pecos

Pecos Lions discuss a Monday puppet show at Rotary field as a bene fit event under Lions auspices. They meet at Brandon Hotel coffee shop with Judge Starley presiding and endorse the Rotary club’s President Birthday Ball set for next Tuesday night.

Lions Club Rotary Field Pecos Lions Brandon Hotel Lions Rotary Club Judge Starley

Pecos couple welcome baby girl daughter of Sadberrys

Mr and Mrs O D Sadberry of Pecos announce the birth of a baby girl who arrived Thursday. Mr Sadberry formerly with Radford Grocery Co now works with Sanders Drag Co. Mrs Sadberry is the former Dorothy Sanders.

O. D. Sadberry Pecos Sadberry Radford Grocery Co The Sanders Drag Co Dorothy Sanders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Loving County Sinclair Bell-Lepps California Co York Sec S. Caprito Pure-Bennett Jack Leidecker Archenhold Simms Oil Co W. D. John Texas-Mexico Petroleum Corp Shell-Sloan California-Archenhold Gulf Production Co Hutchins, Sec. 7 Blk. F Gmmbaa Qo’brien Sec. 17 GMMBA Castile Goodyear and Bettie Rogers Paso W. A. Lilendricks Mary Caroline E. G. Doty Clyde Simmons J. J. Pope C. O. Finley Fred Bannowsky J. B. Hudson Louis Roberson Richard L. Toll William L. Kerr Iinterprise F. W. Elliott D. L. Grimm Red Bluff, Texas U. S Reeves Co. Commissioners’ Court Rotarians John Ivy John Wad Ley An Roy S. Wilcox Ca. Cra the ‘Almightier NRA L. J. Wood Pecos Furniture Company J. G. Murray Gov't Ladies Suede Shoes Wearwell America Regu Pecos Mercantile Co Ige
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