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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1933

Page

2

Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated Delivers Friday News

Pecos Valley paper details editions and consolidations with editor Jack Hawkins and manager Barney Hubbs. It lists subscriptions, established dates for Pecos publications, and postal entry information. The notice emphasizes timely copy submission and weekly publication by Hubbs Printing Company in Pecos, Texas.

Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Record Enterprise and Gusher Jack Hawkins Barney Hubbs

West Texas Chamber Handles Relief Funds Efficiently

The West Texas Chamber of Commerce, including Pecos, oversees Reconstruction Finance Corporation relief applications and distributes funds to members at minimal overhead. Committees travel to Washington at their own expense to consult with R F C officials, ensuring about one fifth of one percent overhead across 109 counties. Pecos is urged to renew membership in the W T C C during the next campaign.

West Texas Chamber of Commerce Pecos West Texas Reconstruction Finance Corporation West Texas Chamber Washington Texas Oklahoma Ohio West

Texas Legislature Considers Abolishing 109th District Court

A bill proposes dissolving the 109th district court in Texas and redrawing the five counties into neighboring districts. Critics say the plan shows poor regional knowledge and unlikely passage, with Reeves County potentially shifted toward a Presidio to New Mexico corridor.

House Efficiency Committee Texas 109Th District Court Reeves Unity Rico Lo New Mex Igo Presidio Rio Grande New Mexco Reeves County

Pecos Seeks Soft Water Near Town Source

The Enterprise notes growing interest in a possible soft water supply near Pecos. City water from the existing source is nearly unusable, making a new nearby source the best option to reduce pipe-late costs and strengthen a future loan application.

Pecos Ant. F.C

Pecos Volunteer Fire Department Re-elects Manahan Chief

The Pecos volunteer fire department again selects Charles Manahan as chief, praising his sixteen year tenure and faithful leadership. The department credits its strong record to his efforts and leadership.

Pecos Charles Manahan Charley

Local Business and Travel Notes Across West Texas

Prited Dry Goods Co. manager B S Scrimshire made a Mentone trip on Monday. Ser Winkler returned from Poallas business weekend. Eliai Hudson visited Crane last weekend. Clyde Barton and wife from Kermit spent the weekend with Pecos friends. Jo W Camp of Southland Life Insurance Co. based in Fort Stockton was here Monday. Bill Little, Loving County oil operator, is ill with the flu at Hotel Brandon.

B.S. Scrimshire Prited Dry Goods Co Mentone Clyde Barton Kermit Pecos Jo W. Camp Southland Life Insurance Co Fort Stockton Peddles Insurance Bill Little Loving County Brandon

A Covey Led Oil Drill Hit By Shot

A brief item notes A Covey drilled an oil well and faced a return shot or setback, with sparse details on location or outcome.

A. Covey

Loving County figures visit Pecos and local figures move

Last year’s Loving County resident returns to Pecos and stays at Hidiel Brandon. Fr W Wing an oil man from Whitgore Texas visits Pecos this week. Fancher Bell now Pioneer editor at Fort Stockton was here over the weekend gathering belongings for his move to his new home town. District Judge J A Crane District Attorney William L Kerr and Court Stenographer A H Sams Jr. traveled to Mentone for district court opening in Loving County. Mrs F W Taunty Johnson, ill for weeks, left her sick room and friends rejoice at her recovery.

Fancher Bell The Pioneer Fort Stockton J. A. Crane William L. Kerr A. H. Sams Jr Mentone Loving County IF. W. ‘tAunty’’ Johnson

Deputy Marshal Ied Doty Visits Pyote This Week

Deputy U.S. Marshal Ied Doty traveled to Pyote on Monday for a federal law enforcement visit. The stop aimed to engage with local authorities and review operations in the area.

Ied Doty Pyote

Surprise Shower for Bride Mrs J W Tinnin on Bankhead Highway

A Monday afternoon bridal shower was hosted by Mrs. Frank Powell and Mrs. H Bruce S S Class at the home of Mrs. Frank Seay on the Bankhead Highway in Toyah. Close friends of the Ss Burchard attended as several musical numbers entertained guests.

Bride J. W. Tinnin Frank Seay

Railroad Editor Visited Relatives. Large Pecanos Celebrate

Mrs. I. V. McElroy, railroad editor, returned home to Fl Paso after visiting Pecos relatives. Sixty five guests registered including Mrs. Claudia Seay Mrs A G Van Horn and daughter Mrs Ailes Pecos visitors Mrs H Smith Mrs Mc Cree and Miss Becca Roberts Big Spring guests. The Tinnins and Duncan family hosted a gathering with many gifts showing esteem.

Claudia Seay A. G. van Horn Ailes H. Smith McCree Becca Roberts Pecos D. J. Berry Big Spring Tinnin

Pecos Valley Lodge meeting notice and rental ads

Mated meetings Pecos Valley Lodge Number 736 AF and AM second Tuesday each month at 7 30 PM visitors welcome W E Beckham WM W W Ruhlen Secy FOR RENT Good bedroom and garage J HE Wilhite phone 132 FOR RENT Furnished apartment three rooms and bath with garage Phone 154 FOR RENT Modern 5 room house on Alamo Street one block south of School building Phone 291 ers 35 W Brooks 25 tf c

Af& AM Alamo Street Ers W. Brooks

Decline in West Texas Pipeline Runs in November

Pipeline runs from West Texas totaled about 4.75 million barrels in November, down from 4.93 million in October, a drop of 174,700 barrels. Pecos County led with 1,865,556 barrels, others included Winkler, Reagan, Howard Glasscock, Crane, Ward, Ector, Upton, Loving, Mitchell, and Jones counties with smaller volumes.

West Texas Pecos County Pecos Winkler Reagans Howard Glasscock Crane Ward Ector Upton Loving Mitchell Jones

Ward County oil tests show gas and oil shows amid varied depths

Oil and gas activity reports in Ward County note Gulf No. 15 Hutchins shut down at 2,570 feet after oil in sandy lime. Skelly Oil No. 1 Brillhart showed gas and oil at multiple depths, while Abbell Brothers No. 1 Hayzlett halted at 2,557 feet in gray sand. New locations include Jones No. 2 and Beatty No. 1.

Gulf No. 15 Hutchins Ward County Skelly Oil Company No Brillhart H&tc Survey Abbell Brothers No Hayzlett Hall-Roberts H&tc Ry. Courvey Rowan and Nichols H&tc Ry. Co. Surve

Will Rogers praises West of the Pecos book

Will Rogers lauds Prentiss Lange’s West of the Pecos in a column calling the Fort Stockton publication a vivid portrait of the Wild West. He highlights Fort Davis pamphlet and Big Bend country as among America’s most fascinating frontier areas. A Monahans service by Rev. Gus Ramage is noted.

the Pecos Prentiss Lange Fort Stockton Will Rogers Will Big Bend Texas FE Paso San Antonio America

Rev Gathwright Sermonizes at Valentine Church

The Reverend Gathwright of Valentine delivered his regular sermon at the Christian church on Sunday morning and again in the evening, continuing the congregation's weekly schedule.

Gathwright of Valentine The Christian Church

Pals S S Class Social At Mrs Reeves Home

The Pals S S Class hosted a social at Mrs W Reeves home Monday night. About thirty guests enjoyed forty two and guessing games. Afterward a plate lunch was served by the refreshment committee with special guests H L Derrick and Mrs G H Powell.

S. S W. ©. Reeves E. B. Daniel Jr J. C. McElroy W. O. Reeves Janie Joe Duncan H. L. Derrick G. H. Powell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Che Peros Enterprise and Hubbs Printing Company Opy Minot Ser. Winkler Poallas Eliai Hudson Hidiel Brandon Fr. W. Wing Whitgore Bankhead Toyah News Frank Powell Ss. Burchard I. V. McElroy Fl Paso J. L. Duncan A. B. Tinnin Cecil Dean Vin Horn Benncena Pecos Valley W. E. Beckham W. M W. W. Ruhlen Sec’y J. HE. Wilhite Monroe Wildcat H&tc Sur Vey Jennie Arrington W. M. Garlick Barstow Mesames Keating Seay Macek Guy Frank Powel Henderson G. C. Taylor W. ©. Martin M. D. Connolly Derrick the Baptist Church Dee Davis Norvelle Soni Paso Wil Old Fort Davis Gus Ramage Monahans Hubbard & Kerr Attorneys-at-Law James L. Kincannon Optometrist Bozeman & Bryan Collings-Wilson CO Insurance and Loans Collings Bldg Pecos, Texas J. W. Moore W. W. Dean Mer. Pecos Abstract Co General Insurance Abstracts of Title Pecos Furniture Company Funeral J. Woods J. G Murray H. F. Anthony Vecos, Texas Childrens Cnits Brandon Hotel Crockett Irion West Texy G. G. McKinni Geer Geer. T Hudson & Hudson Underwood Star Brand Mint Cafe Bell & Regan
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