Visitors at Carlsbad Caverns Show June Increase
Col. Thomas Boles reports June visitor total at Carlsbad Caverns rose to 24,790, up from 22,618 in 1937, with Texas providing 10,209 guests and Delaware the only state not represented. California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas led states over a thousand. school groups boosted Oklahoma’s rank. Represented regions include numerous foreign nations and territories.
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Carlsbad
Thomas Boles
Col
Boles
Texas
Delaware
Vermont
California
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Highway Group To Have Confab In Levelland July 12
The International Parks Highway Association will hold its annual meeting in Levelland on Tuesday July 12. The group promotes a route from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande near Big Bend in Texas with support from the State Highway Commission and several states. Glenn Burgess, ex Littlefield Chamber of Commerce secretary and now Graham group manager, serves as president. The proposed US Mexico International Park and a confirmed north south link are cited as crucial for tourism and potential immigration movement into the region.
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International Parks Highway Association
Rio Grande
Big Bend International Park
Levelland
CCC
Chisos Mountains
United States-Mexico International Park
Texas
State Highway Commission
Glenn Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Littlefield
Graham
Sunday Schedule At First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church led by Pastor W. M. Turner presents a Sunday program with 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am morning sermon 6 15 pm Baptist Training Union 6 30 pm teachers and officers meetings 7 30 pm prayer service and 8 15 pm evening preaching.
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First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
Church Schedule For Sunday and Week Evenings
Rev. John W. Byrd leads at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning services. Pioneer Young People meet at 5 p.m. and Senior Young People at 6 p.m. Choir practice at 8 p.m. Wednesday and worship service at 8 p.m.
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John W. Byrd
Pioneer Young People
First Methodist Church Invites City Visitors to Worship
Rev. A. C. Douglas directs a church school for all ages at 10 a.m. Those not elsewhere may attend next Sunday. Morning worship at 11 with special music. Epworth League devotional at 6:30 p.m. Visitors and strangers are especially invited to worship here.
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First Methodist Church
A. C. Douglas
Epworth League
Sunday Schedule at First Christian Church
Oliver W. Harrison leads 10 o clock Sunday School with Jo W. Camp as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 with junior and intermediate Christian Endeavor at 7 45 followed by another sermon.
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Oliver W. Harrison
Jo W. Camp
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ schedules weekly services and classes
Jas A Fry minister directs Bible classes at 10 a m Sundays with worship at 10 45 followed by preaching at 11 and communion. Evening service at 8 15 and mid week service Wednesday at 8 15. Women's Bible class Thursday at 3 p m. You are invited to attend these services.
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Church OF Christ
Jas. A. Fry
Nazarene revival opens led by Rev. F. E. Chapman
Rev. F E Chapman pastor and Rev M P Smith evangelist from Southern California began a revival at the Church of the Nazarene on Monday April 25. Services run daily 10 to 11 a m and 7 30 p m with invitations to hear the Wesleyan doctrine of entire sanctification. Rev Smith is described as a noted evangelist.
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Church OF the Nazarene
F. E. Chapman
M. P. Smith
California
Rev. Smith
Local Texas election slate lists candidates by office
The list names candidates for the 88th District Representative and several county and district offices. Included are James H. Goodman and A. T. Folsom for Representative, J. A. Drane for District Judge, William L. Kerr for District Attorney, Louis Roberson for Sheriff Assessor and Collector, J. B. Woolfolk L. M. Pittman H. N. McKellar for County Judge, J. B. Hudson Legrand Merriman for County Treasurer, Bob Penn J. H. Dick Starley for County Attorney and B. A. Oden for Justice of the Peace Pre. 1.
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109Th Judicial District of Texas
William L. Kerr
Balmorhea barbecue draws Reeves county crowds on July 4
Reeves county and area residents attended a large Balmorhea barbecue and rodeo beginning July 4 with many staying through July 5 and 6. Rain on the 3rd lifted dust and boosted weekend spirits as oil news dominated Pecos territory with Bell No. 1 showing oil within fifty feet and two near operations planned. Joy riders stole Monroe Kerr’s Ford coupe parked at Balmorhea, found later a mile away. Judge R D Gage traveled from Port Gibson to attend Pecos Mercantile Company directors meeting. Harold Wendt and Miss Bessie Wolf wed at the Norwood home with Rev. Fred B. Faust presiding.
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Reeves County
Balmorhea
Pecos
Bell
Joy Riders
Monroe Kerr
Telephone Exchange
William Kerr
T. B. Pruett, Jr
Pecos rodeo marks anniversary with record crowds
The 50th anniversary Pecos rodeo closed after three days drawing an estimated 5000 to 8000 spectators. Nsora DeRacy was elected Queen by ballot amid strong showings from Mabell Crum and Alice Till. Rio and horse races delighted fans as part of the three day event in Pecos.
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Pecos
Nsora DeRacy
Reeves County
Mabel Crum
Alice Till
Fort Stockton
Pecos rodeo closes with record crowd and profit
The eighth annual Pecos rodeo and celebration ended Sunday night with a record turnout and it was the most successful event financially and for entertainment. Also Ran led the Pecos Jackrabbit Derby at Rodeo Field Saturday, winning $78 for Jim Duncan Toyahvale stables. Band deposits in Pecos banks rose over a quarter of a million dollars in three months. Harvey Beauchamp and 100 Southern Union Gas employees hosted the three day company round-up here. Miss Nora Krauskopf, engaged to Bob Breeding of El Paso, was honored at a wedding shower with August plans in Dallas.
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Pecos
Jim Duncan
Toyahvale
Rodeo Field
Duncan
Harvey Beauchamp
Southern Union Gas Company
Pectos
Nora Krauskopf
Local residents visit Toyah and Lexington amid social weekend
Mrs. Willie Daniel of Toyah and Mrs. Charles Wilward of Lexington Kentucky were seen shopping and visiting. Mrs. Dave Sudderth and daughter Mary Dean of Monahans were here last weekend visiting relatives.
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Willie Daniel
Toyah
Charles Wilward
Lexington
Dave Sudderth
Mary Dean
Monahans
Local residents visit Pecos and area events
Sterling Morgan, formerly of Pecos now in Crane, visited with relatives. Paul Penrod, ex Pecos and Austin resident, returned to Pecos to work at Jim Durnal Standard Station. Sewell Johnson and family plus Mary Sue and Louise Johnson visited Bill Ross's New Mexico ranch. Marion Cooper of Mentone stayed in town with Hope Armstrong. Will Crow family of Saragosa attended rodeo. Pat Hill and daughter Rue plan to move to Vermont. Jessie Seay of Toyah visited Pecos for business and friends.
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Sterling Morgan
Pecos
Crane
Paul Penrod
Austin
Sewell Johnson
Mary Sue Johnson
Louise Johnson
Bill Ross
New Mexico
Miss Evelyn Cooper Visits Mentone With Father
Miss Evelyn Cooper and her father Frank Cooper of Mentone spent a short time in town on Monday.
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Evelyn Cooper
Frank Cooper
Mentone
Local families visit for Balmorhea rodeo weekend
Mr and Mrs W C Kouitz and sons Chris and Van from Balmorhea attended the rodeo over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Hubert Morris of Monahans were in town Sunday visiting friends and taking in the rodeo.
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W. C. Kouitz
Chris and
Van
Balmorhea
Hubert Morris
Monahans
Plans Made for 49th Bloys Camp Meeting Session
More than 200 Camp Meeting Association members gathered on the historic grounds to set the August dates from the 16th to the 23rd. Rev. Alexander McFarran led Sunday School and services with Rev. Richard L. Irving assisting. The event will feature ministers from four denominations including Rev. W. R. White Rev. H. J. Parker Rev. Everett B. King and Rev. R. L. Millican. Missing for the first time is a Presbyterian pastor, Rev. John Sherman, while details note the death of Rev. Davis last year.
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Bloys
Camp Meeting Association
Alexander McFarran
Fort Davis Presbyterian Church
Richard L. Irving
Nat Gunter
Balmorhea
Gladys Medley
Marfa
W. R. White
Oklahoma City
Baptists
H. J. Parker
el Paso
Everett B. King
Fort Worth
Presbyterian
D. Anderson
Ob Church of
Ste
Ing
John
Sherman
Presbyterian Pa
R. L. Millican
Y P Baptist
Davis
Olen R Hee
Lodge Notices and Fraternal Lodge Schedule
Regular stated meeting Pecos Valley Lodge No 1 AF and AM on the second Tuesday each month at 8 30 pm attendance expected Visite welcome J L Correll W W Rubien Ser Knights of Pythias Lodge No 388 meets regularly every Friday evening 30 o'clock Visitors welcome Jno Oglesby C B
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Pecos Valley Lodge No .1
Af&am
Knights of Pythias Lodg No. 388
Jno. Oglesby
Westbrook man visits Turpin home for weekend
D R Mitchell of Westbrook Texas, grandfather of Mrs Bill Turpin, spent the weekend at the Turpin residence.
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D. R. Mitchell
Westbrook
Tex
Bill Turpin
Turpin
Mentone Couple Pitts Visit for Business Matters
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pitts of Mentone were in town Friday to handle business affairs.
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Ralph Pitts of
Mentone
Willis McCutcheon Jr Visits Fort Davis Rodeo Friends
Willis McCutcheon Jr of Fort Davis spent last weekend in town for the rodeo and to visit with friends.
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Willis McCutcheon, Jr
Fort Davis
Doug Hart of Toyah Visits Town for Business
Doug Hart of Toyah was seen in town Friday, handling business affairs and meeting with local residents and merchants.
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Doug Hart
Toyah
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India
France
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Canal Zone
China
Columbia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
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England
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Gold Coast
Honduras
Ireland
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Java
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Puerto Rico
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Straits Settlements
Uruguay
Venezuela
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First Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
FDIC
James H. Goodman
A. T. Folsom
J. A. Drane
Hollis S. Smith
Bill Cummings
Reeves S. Burchard
J. J. Pope
Aubrey Duncan
Louis Roberson
J. B. Woolfolk
L. M. Pittman
H. N. McKellar
J. B. Hudson
Legrand Merriman
Bob Penn
J. H
Dick) Starley
Holsey Glover
Earl Ligon, SR
John Coffey
Henry Jones
Stock Ingle
Justice of the Peace
B. A. Oden
Bud Hart
State of
Bishop
Logan H. Roots
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Hankow
United States
Marion Cooper of
Hope Armstrong
Will Crow
Doug
Dave
Saragosa
Pat Hill
Rue
Jessie Seay of
Lodge
J. L. Correll
W. W. W. Rubien
Ser
Elite Cafe
Firestone
Seasor
Firestone Sa
Willard Batteries
Wincharger
Pecos Battery CO
Marion Slack
A. E
Bill) Hutchins, Owner
Firestone Convoy
le Ae
Abe
Voice OF Firestone
N. B. C. Red
Grucer
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