Bridal tea honors Mrs Norvell Davis in pink and white reception
Mrs D J Hart hosted a mid afternoon event for bride Mrs Norvell Davis with co hosts Mrs Caldwell and Alvin Smith Jr. The pink and white display featured a three tier cake and lace cloth. Sixty seven guests registered in a white satin bride’s book. Out of town attendees included Mrs Barney Hubbs and Mrs Mary Hart of Pecos. Musical numbers and choral club performances followed. The Toyah High PTA met later with songs talks and thrift discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Hart
Norvell Davis
Barney Hubbs
A. J. Hart
Hollis Smith
Pecos
Charles C. Boyd, Sr
Balmorhea
Hazel Stone
Toyah High School
Old Star Theatre
Reeves Burchard
Frances
Frank
Pecos Chamber Weighs Reeves County Expansion Plan
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce this week began considering a proposal to expand into Reeves County and Pecos Valley areas. Speakers at Tuesday's meeting said the group would unite local towns, strengthen regional ties, and form a stronger board representing all member communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Reeves County
Pecos Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Qasectors
Forty Acres Land For Sale In Chicago Region
Real estate notice lists abstract 39 certificate of block 7 survey 19 with cash price at 4323 Lake Park Ave Chicago Illinois from Frank A Besing. Also rental and sale items include two downstairs two bedroom furnished apartments at 603 S Hackberry with phone 423 W. office filing cabinet desk guides and card files for sale via P D Dowling. alfalfa hay at 10 dollars per ton from Bud Maulding Barstow. furnished four room house for rent with phone 295.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Park Ave
Chicago
Ill
Frank A. Besing
No More Vacancies In School Faculty
Edward L. Scott of Lubbock arrived this week and immediately took over teaching duties at Pecos junior high. He also teaches a class in the senior high system. Scott fills the vacancy created by A. E. Kotrola’s resignation to take a position at Kermit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Scott
Lubbock
Pecos
Scott
A. E. Kotrola
Kermit
Cotton farmers urged to boost 1939 yields through quality gains
IS SOUGHT COLLEGE STATION Texas agronomist E A Miller urges cotton growers to unite on a single variety, improve quality, and employ soil and water conservation to increase net returns. Tests show contour farming and ceresan seed treatment raise yields, with fertilizer and timely insect control also important for 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
E. A. Miller
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Miller
Spur
Ventilating Louvres for Enclosed Roof Spaces Advised
The Practical Builder urges ventilating louvres in all enclosed roof areas such as attics and porches. Proper air circulation cools spaces and helps prevent rotting of roof timbers and decking, improving home comfort.
Oil yield from lime formation at Bell No 1 steady at 25 bpd
Tests on Bell No 1 show a hard lime formation yielding about 25 barrels per day without hitting sand. Drill resumed at 2 to 3 feet per day hoping to strike a sand under lime. Texas legislature said seven percent of proposed roads qualify for Federal aid. Rep. W W Stewart telegraphed Pecos to Presidio road included in list. Laura well tests Sunset Oil cuts six inch casing at 2300 feet to repair. Willoughby Petroleum driller in Reeves county operates in cretaceous lime below 325 feet. C C French of Fort Worth Stockyards Co. urges higher demand for 80 to 120 pound feeder hogs at courthouse.
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Texas
W. W. Stewart
Ross
Pecos To Presidio
W. M. Gallagher
Bell No. 1 Thursay
Laura Well
Sunshine Oil Corporation
Crook
Hole
Willoughby Petroleum Co
Reeves County
C. C. French
Fort Worth
Reeves County bonds set world record in Texas district vote
A $2 600 000 bond election in the Red Bluff Water Power Control District drew 220 qualified voters with 219 voting for bonds and 1 against. Poll tax payments surged as 400 additional receipts brought Reeves County totals to 755. Jerrell Barnett, a 3 year old Red Bluff resident, was found safe after a 24 hour search. Burglars stole tires batteries and auto supplies worth over 250 dollars from Pecos Auto Supply Company across from Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Sheriff’s Office
Reeves County
Jerrell Barnett
J. A. Barnett
Texas
Pecos Auto Supply Company
Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company
Michigan Gas and Oil No 5 Kyle yields strong flow
The Michigan Gas and Oil Co No 5 Kyle well produced an estimated 200 barrels in 24 hours after a Tuesday shot with 100 quarts. It is described as the best of five Mason pool wells and flowed naturally before being shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Gas and Oil Co
Kyle
Kyle Field
Mason Pool
Bill Roberts
Sergt. W. M. King
State Highway Patrol
Pecos
R. Henry Blackwell
Lee Johnson
Wink
A. E. Lang
Monahans
Reeves County
Sheriff’s Office
Loving County
Charles A. Klaproth
Midland
Roy S. Biggs
Reeves
Wesley C. May To Attend Band Clinic
Band director Wesley C. May will attend a three day band clinic in Houston February 2 3 and 4 at the expense of the Band Mothers Club. As before the club will pay his expenses to the clinic where many prominent musicians will conduct the study. Numbers for the 1939 contests will be played by an all state band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley C. May
Houston
Band Mothers Club
Appoint Committee For Annual Rodeo
The Pecos Rodeo and Celebration committee for next July was formed this week. Members include George Daniel and Billy Precit of the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association Halsey Glover and George Maley of the American Legion Barney Hubbs of the Chamber of Commerce Buck Jackson of the Lions Club and Rusty Bell of the Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
George Daniel
Billy Precit
The
Pecos Valley
Local Retail Merchants Branch Sold to Mrs Howrey
The Retail Merchants Association branch in town changes hands as Mrs Viola Burkholder Howrey buys from F M Martin. The transfer took effect January 1 and place of business remains 813 Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Viola Burkholder Howrey
F. M. Martin
Howrey
Third Street
Texas Employment Shows Rise in December
The University of Texas Bureau of Research reports Texas employment up 3.3 percent in December from November and total payrolls up 2.1 percent. Retail distribution saw a 4 percent increase in employment to 176,566 with weekly payrolls around 3.038 million dollars in December, versus 212,090 employees and payrolls of 3.462 million for December.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau A
Oser
Busineror
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Toyah
Ina Mae
el Paso
Messrs
William Burchard
A. B. Burchard
Tom Duncan
Jim Duncan
Fort Davis
Bill Martin
Bill, Jr
F. W. Burkholder
Jimmie
Katherine Powell
Walter Taylor
W. M. Robinson
Billy Hart
Oliver Harrison
Toyah Christian Church
Toyah P.T. A
Lester Wise
D. A. Thomason
J. L. Moore
Pittman
E. B. Daniel, Sr
Lewis Sheet Metal
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Pecos Funeral
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Pecos, Texas
J. L. Kincannon
Grand Theatre
Collie Electric Shop
Bill Collie
Mer
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Elliott & Waldron
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
A. E. Pye
Collings-Wilson CO
J. B. Cotten
Crane, Texas
W. W. Dean
Mgr
Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance
John L. Moore
Plum Street
S. Elm
Bath
S. Elm St
J. H. Wilhite
Enterprise Office
S. Hackberry
P. D. Dowling
Bud Maulding
Barstow
I. Aw
Temple
Brazos
United
Mallory
Ed Man
Tvheunited
Chevrolet
Williams-Kerr
Kuppenheimer Coats
Wadley-May Clothiers
Arrow & Jayson
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