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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

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One More Producer in Loving County Field

A new producer, Hazel 2 from Lockhart & Company, flowed 200 barrels after an initial shot at 4233 feet, stabilizing around 140 barrels daily. Other wells, including Hazel 2 drilling, Johnson No 2, Klock No 1, Leo White Hershenson 1, and Penn et al, show ongoing activity and attempts to cement casings or deepen holes. In Culberson County, Scott Dittman runs 65-S casing at 2540 feet as exploration continues north of Toyah for oil in paying volumes.

Loving County Hazel 2 The Lockhart & Company H& TC Ry T&p Reeves County Etary Leo White Hershenson Sob Penn Culberson County Scott Dittman Toyah Texas Company Mable

Scribe on Vacation Sends Interim Reporter East Texas

The Enterprise front end seeks relief as editor Red Bell takes a coast vacation. J N Thornton from east Texas fills in for reportorial duties while Red Bell rests, leaving the Ford and its Sex Appeal wrecked in the incident before departure.

Enterprise J. N. Thornton East Texas Red Bell Mustang Red Waelad

County Valuations Show Big Increase in Reeves County

County Tax Assessor W A Hendricks sent his estimate of the assessed valuation of all taxable property in Reeves county to the Comptroller at Austin last Saturday. Total estimated value is about 7 465 000, about 1 300 000 more than last year, a roughly 20 percent rise. Hendricks also notes Loving county’s assessed property value up about 50 percent over 1928 due to oil development.

W. A. Hendricks Reeves County Austin Hendricks Loving County

Blaze Damages New Dance Hall Tuesday Night

Fire damaged a near completion dance hall owned by Dave Godhicoa three blocks east of the courthouse, with an estimated loss of about 250 dollars, mainly on the front where the blaze began. City Marshal ONeill and volunteer firefighters quickly contained the fire. the cause remains unknown. Mrs Joe Carbine and daughter Miss Mary plan a San Antonio visit for several weeks with their husband and father.

Dave Godhicoa Court House O'Neill Joe Carbine Miss Mary San Antonio

Man Held After Attempt to Sell Studebaker Car

J K Whitaker of California tried to sell a Studebaker Six touring car at the Whippet agency here on Tuesday night hoping to trade for a Dallas ticket. Loyles alerted Sheriff Kiser, revealing the motor number was cut and no owner papers could be found. Whitaker is jailed awaiting further developments as the vintage car likely isn’t worth much.

J. K. Whitaker California Whippet R. H. Sayles Dallas Loyles Kiser Whitaker

Abstract Concerns Are Consolidated

The consolidation of the Elliott & Waldron Abstract company and the Warn Abstract and Title company took effect July first. The firm will be Elliott and Waldron Abstract company with offices in the Graham Hotel building. R. G. Thomas remains manager. Francis R. Warn retains an interest and will handle general insurance from the same office. No other personnel changes. Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their children left for Santa Fe to spend a week, traveling in their new Hudson sedan.

Elliott & Waldron Abstract Company Warn Abstract and Title Company Elliott and Waldron Abstract Company Graham @Hotel R. G. Thomas Corsicana Francis R. Warn

Yale Student Earns Five Years at Yale After SMU Roots

Dwight McCree son of Mr and Mrs B McCree recently returned from Yale where he has completed five years of college work with two years remaining He is a 24 year old native of Jasper county Texas and a graduate of Southern Methodist University Dallas He won the Yale three year scholarship and plans to pursue the ministry as his profession He is already a member of the Northwest Texas Methodist Conference and sometimes preaches while awaiting a steady pastorate.

Dwight McCree B. McCree Yale University Southern Methodist University Dallas Yale Jasper County Texas McCree Northwest Texas Methodist Conference

Commissioners Seek Land to Widen Highway 17

Pecos to Saragosa road work moves ahead as Co. Commissioners negotiate additional right of way. Street is too narrow per U S and state standards, limiting federal and state aid. Widening aims to upgrade Toyah Valley and Davis Mountain travel corridor to class A highway status.

Highway 17 Pecos Saragosa U. S Toyah Valley Davis Mountain

Rotary Club Luncheon Postponed Amid Regional Celebrations

Due to various celebrations in adjacent counties drawing city residents away, the Rotary Club postponed its weekly luncheon. Members are urged to save their appetites for subsequent dates.

Fire destroys carload of gasoline and dynamite near depot

Fire in a Texas and Pacific work train supply car loaded with gasoline and dynamite burned Monday morning near town. Fire Chief Manahan and volunteers fought the blaze, using chemical tanks, hoses, and a water connection. Two gasoline tanks exploded, dynamite remained untouched despite the blast.

Texas& Pacific Chas. F. Manahan Orient Hotel

Duplicate Brick Store To Be Built In Pecos

Ground was broken mid last week for a brick one story building facing Oak Street erected by C L Jacobson of El Paso. The 50 by 115 foot structure will be followed by a duplicate building adjoining it so that the block will be solid brick on the west north and south sides with another storefront facing east.

Oak Street C. L. Jacobson Fl Paso B. T. Biggs Jacobson Pecos

Road work advances on Pecos Fort Stockton highway

Due to rain the Pecos Fort Stockton road project makes progress under way. Commissioner Eisen Wine with six men and a tractor crew operate about 12 miles from Pecos, widening the grade to 24 feet on the 30 mile stretch. A four man crew fixes the Toyaha creek bridge. Grading and graveling target improving dips. Judge McKellar hopes the state commission will gravel the entire stretch after county work brings it to standard.

Pecos-Ft. Stockton Eisen- Wine Precinct 1 Pecos- Fort Stockton Pecos Toyaha Creek

Nathan Dept Store Names New Manager in Pecos

Mr J Sadowsky is the new manager of the Nathan Department Store in Pecos taking charge Monday. He previously managed Firchheimer store at Balmorhea for a year and three months and has held roles in Alpine and El Paso. He succeeds R Newsom who left Pecos Monday for Breckenridge to manage the Nathan Winkler Department Store there.

J. Sadowsky Nathan Pecos Firchheimer Balmorhea Alpine el Paso R. Newsom Sadowsky Breckenridge Nathan Winkler Nathan Department Store

Seventeen Pound Catfish Claimed From Toyah Creek

Brack and family along with Mr and Mrs Noah Huggins and Gene Huggins fished Toyah Creek where Brack claims a 17 pound catfish. The Writer notes doubt pending affidavits yet acknowledges the sizeable catch and Brack’s local knowledge of creek hideouts.

Brack Tovah Creek Noah Huggins Gene Huggins Toyah Creek

Biggs Starts Work on Hotel Building

B. T. Biggs began construction last Saturday on a new brick two story hotel at the corner of Oak and Third streets. The project includes hot water heating in all rooms, 75 feet frontage on Oak, 43 feet on Third, and 200 feet of hanging awning around the block. Ground floor will house the hotel lobby, drug store, millinery, beauty parlor, barber, and real estate office. Contractor Meadows leads the build.

B. T. Biggs Oak and Third Streets Oak Street Biggs Meadows

Pecos to Host Five Day Teachers Institute

County Judge H N McKellar has started talks to hold a joint five day Teachers Institute in Pecos in early September. The plan brings together faculties from six nearby counties with instructors from colleges and universities. Pecos is a convenient central point and has a history of successful teachers meetings.

H. N. McKellar Pecos

Midland Visitors Enjoy Fourth Elevator Ride in Sky Scraper

J. B. Heard and family visited Midland for Independence Day and Jesse claims he had a grand time riding the elevator in Midland’s tallest skyscraper, a highlight of the trip.

J. B. Heard Midland Jesse

Texaco Builds Two Extra Filling Stations in Pecos

Texaco workers began last week erecting two new filling stations in Pecos. One location is on the west end of the highway and the other on the east end. Contractor Clark of El Paso is handling the construction.

Texaco Pecos Clark el Paso

Rain Brings Jubilant News to Pecos Section

The area receives 2.30 inches last Saturday in under three hours, with another shower Tuesday. Ranchers, farmers, and merchants report strong benefits, estimating the rain’s value at about a half million dollars and noting unusually brisk business in Pecos. Weather and crops in Pecos and surrounding counties improve as rain spreads across the Pecos territory.

Chevrolet Company Orville Martin Gauger Clarence Bell The Security State Bank Pecos West Texas

Burglary Suspect Targeted Pecos Homes

The sheriff's office links two burglaries in Pecos to a lone thief who may be the man who escaped when three companions were captured at Pete's Service Station. At T. B. Pruett Jr. residence a gold watch and cash were taken, while Mrs. Callie Ross reported extensive jewelry losses including necklaces, brooches, watches, and a diamond berpin, totaling about $2,000.

Sheriff's Office Pecos Pete’s Wilbur Ward T. B. Pruett, Jr Callie Ross

Man Held for Bootlegging After 38 Bottles Found in Mexican District

Sheriff Kiser arrested Leno Licon in the Mexican district last Tuesday night. He found 38 bottles of drink producing fluid in Licon's possession, charging bootlegging and placing him in the county jail pending review by the prosecuting attorney.

Kiser Leno Licon Leno

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Ele Ana Hazel 1 Lockhart & Co Sunshine W.N.U Blaze Man Studebaker Elliott & Waldron Warn Abstract Co Rotary Club Ft. Stockton Nathan Dept Ananias Club Texaco People
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