Distinguished Guests Send Acceptance to Attend Red Bluff Celebration
Prominent national figures have accepted invitations to attend the Red Bluff celebration in Pecos on July 20. The event, staged on the Court House and City Hall blocks, will feature a cedar arbor, a morning parade with district floats, decorated cars, and a possible Fort Bliss band. Speakers include Senator Earle B. Mayfield and Major Richard F. Burges, with baseball between Pecos and Fort Stockton and an Old Time Fiddlers Contest culminating in a dance night. Many dignitaries from railways, commerce, and city chambers will participate, underscoring the celebration’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Pecos Valley
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
City Hall
Fort Bliss
Sheppard
Earle B. Mayfield
Richard F. Burges
Ollie Webb
Arthur P. Duggan
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Claude B. Hudspeth
United States
Fort Stockton
Texas
J. L. Lancaster
T. & P. Railway
J. Y. Payne
Geo. D. Hunter
J. A. Somerville
Homer Wade
E. A. Whithead
R. L. Taylor
Federal Compress Co
A. P. Barrett
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
John M. Cage
State Highway Commission
The
Santa Fe
Chambers of Commerce of
Dallas
Fort Worth
Abilene
Big Spring
Midland
Odessa
el Paso
Alpine
Marfa
Carlsbad
Artesia
Roswell
Judge Klapproth Speaks To Pecos Audience Campaign Talk
Judge Chas L. Klapproth, candidate for District Judge of the Seventieth Judicial District, spoke Thursday evening at the Pecos Court House. He outlined duties and qualifications, explained his army absence, and was warmly received. Introduced by Henry Gordon Russell, he then spoke in Saragosa and Barstow with strong crowds.
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Chas. L. Klapproth
Pecos
Seventieth Judicial District
Reeves County
Klapproth
Henry Gordon Russell
Community Theatre
Saragosa
Barstow
Fish Fry Hosts Friends From Pecos and Fort Stockton
Mr and Mrs Earl Ligon Mrs Arthur Bell Mr Eddy and Loyd Ligon entertained many friends from Pecos and Fort Stockton at a fish fry on the Pecos River. The event featured fishing swimming games and singing with about forty attendees enjoying themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ligon
Arthur Bell
Eddy
Loyd Ligon
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Clint Beats Pecos 3-1 in Sunday Session
Clint tops Pecos 3-1 as six first inning hits spark the win. Oren Hicks pitched well for Clint with Theron Hicks driving in runs and fielding strongly. Knight settled after the third, Pecos misplays scarce, two errors total, and R. P. Hicks family ties noted in the crowd.
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Clint
Oren Hicks
Pecos
Knight
Theron Hicks
R. P. Hicks
Gingham Dog and Calico Cat Declare a Truce
A snowy angora cat reposed by a grinning Boston Bulldog in a large crate on a baggage truck. The pair traveled toward the mountains of Arizona for summer freedom, to be released at their old home. Kitty and Jiggs, pets of Jack and Billie Bob Oglesby, were sent to the mountains for the season.
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Boston
Arizona
Jack
Billie Bob Oglesby
Kinney's Fort Worth Dallas trip boosts Pecos Valley Celebration
A. A. Kinney secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce toured Fort Worth and Dallas last week. He met with Rotarians and chambers of commerce, secured favorable publicity and invited prominent state leaders. Big newspaper coverage and incoming letters signal strong interest and potential benefits for the upcoming Pecos Valley Celebration.
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Fort Worth
Pecos Hi Alumni Banquet Brims With Class Toasts
Pecos High School alumni held a large annual banquet at the Mint Cafe with over sixty attendees. David Tudor acted as toastmaster as class spokespeople spoke, officers were elected, and a lively reunion filled with humor and toasts to past classes.
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Pecos Hi
Mint Cafe
David Tudor
J. E. Couch
D. K. Tudor
Warren Collings
George Ross
Joe Glovyer
Vannie Ingle
Warren Collins
Ora Haddon
Hillard Camp
Lucile Precit
Jack Camp
Virginia Runnels
Dorothy Sisk
Kathryn Dean
Mary Magee
Henry Russell Named District Attorney in Seventieth District
Governor Ferguson appointed Henry Gorlon Russell to the office of District Attorney for the Seventieth Judicial District to fill the vacancy caused by Birge Holt’s resignation. Russell, a respected Reeves County lawyer, is praised for his ability and conservative approach to enforcing the law. Holt moves to Corpus Christi to start his own practice, with well wishes from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam A. Ferguson
Henry Gor Lon Russell
Seventieth Judicial District
Russell
West Texas
Reeves County
Holt
Corpus Christi
Pecos People Spend 4th Away From Home
Pecos residents marked Independence Day with outings to hills and valleys. A ball game determined the day’s score, golf teams traveled to Midland for a four city match, picnickers claimed honors, and trips to Carlsbad Cavern Madeira Canyon Fort Davis and Alpine figured in holiday plans. A large celebration is planned for the 20th.
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Midland
Carlsbad
Fort Davis
Madeira Canyon
Alpine
Bozeman Named On West Texas Chamber Committee
D W Bozeman of Pecos named to the Committee on Conservation and Irrigation of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Arthur I Duggan, newly elected president, places Bozeman on the eleven member slate from Pecos and other west Texas towns. first meeting set for Monday in Abilene.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Arthur I. Duggan
D. W. Bozeman
Pecos
West Texas
Abilene
Bozeman
G. E. Thompson
Breckenridge
C. M. Caldwell
A. H. Brittain
Wichita Falls
Harvey Hemlock
Bronte
Pat Williams
Mineral Wells
Wm. Ochse
San Antonio
H. J. Carter
San Angelo
W. A. Smith
San Saba
C. D. Crabtree
Brownwood
A. L. Baker
Fort Worth
Pecos Golfers Enter Four Town Match at Midland
The Alamo Country Club eight man Pecos team finished third among four teams at Midland. Despite a valiant effort, Pecos edged out by five strokes overall. Cowden of Midland shot 80 to lead the day, Watt of Big Springs posted 38 on the second round for best nine holes. Pecos’ high man was from Las Lunas with a 109. Pecos players listed: Barstow, O Hinkle, H Hinkle, H Hinkle, D K Tudor, Red Bell, Albert Sisk, Tom Jones.
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Alamo Country Club
Midland
Pecos
Cowden
Watt
Big Springs
Lamesa
Barstow
O. Hinkle
H. Hinkle
H. H. Johnson
D. K. Tudor
Red Bell
Albert Sisk
Tom Jones
Steady Oil Field Activity Near Pecos This Week
Oil field operations near Pecos show steady progress with several wells advancing. Deep Rock Well produced 100 barrels before going dry in a crevice oil gain, while others like Humble Kick No. 1, Lockhart Allen No. 1 and World Well report ongoing drilling and some sand encounters. Odessa On Fields gains two new producers, including a claimed 3,000 barrel well, with Dixie No. 2 Hughes highlighted in Upton County.
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Pecos
Reeves Territory
Delaware
Dixie
Pecos County
Odessa
Dixie No
Hughes
Upton County
American Sulphur and Fertilizer Co Purchases Toyah Mines
The American Sulphur and Fertilizer Co reports purchase of the Toyah Valley Sulphur Mines 35 miles northwest of Toyah with first car load of fertilizer shipped Friday July 2. Fort Worth is main office. O N Barlow named field manager. New equipment planned. current capacity four cars per day at 32 50 per ton. J D Algood assistant secretary was present and left for Fort Worth.
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Toyah Valley
American Sulphur and Fertilizer Co
Fort Worth
O. N. Barlow
Toyah
J. D. Algood
Ft. Worth
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Publicity Push for Hudspeth Dam Jubilee
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce publicity department under E A Whitead will aid the Hudspeth Dam Jubilee with statewide notice and busily broadcast stories. AP, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas News and 300 papers will carry coverage and staff will be on hand to secure early scoops. The plan aims to place Pecos and the celebration in headlines nationwide as one of the era’s largest publicity stunts.
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Hudspeth Dam
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Whitead
Associated Press Service
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dallas News
Pecos
A. P
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Publicity Department
Associated Press
United States
Miss Goedeke and Clyde Andrews Marry Quietly at Baptist Parsonage
Miss Charley Lee Goedeke and Clyde Andrews wed Saturday night at 9:30 in a simple ceremony at the Baptist Parsonage with Rev. L V Garrison officiating. Attended only by close friends, the couple reside in Jal New Mexico where both families own ranches. Congratulations pour in from friends across the region.
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Charley Lee Goedeke
Clyde Andrews
Baptist Parsonage
L V. Garrison
Allison
Jal
New Mexico
Ges
Deke
Poss
Mrs Finley Hosts A Forty-Two Party For Guests
Mrs. G B Finley entertained last Friday morning with a Forty-Two party honoring Mrs J W Shinn of El Paso and Mrs E C Haber of Dallas. Three guests tied for high score. Mrs Gid Rowden won the cut and received a crystal bead basket. A two course luncheon was served at noon.
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J. W. Shinn
el Paso
E. C. Haber
Dallas
G. B. Finley
Gid Rowden
Sisk
Collie
Rowden
Jessie Heard
Mrs. Finley
M. W. Collie
Charlie Jordan
Lillie Cole
Roach
Mack Missick
Marion Snow Hudson
J. W. Brooka
J. W. Moore
Tom McClure
Wa. Garlick
J. A. Crane
A. G. Taggart
Onions From Crystal Wax Bermuda Brand Winner Grower
Chris Ritz brings a load of Crystal Wax Bermuda big onions to market. Weighing about a pound each, they are praised as the best ever raised in the country and compare with top regional yields. Ritz has produced thousands of pounds on his farm.
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Chris Ritz
Bermuda
Miss Maggie Glover Heads to El Paso with Vickers Sisters
Miss Maggie Glover leaves Friday for El Paso to join Misses Minnie and Floy Vickers and then travel together to California, continuing a Southern travel plan with companions.
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Maggie Glover
el Paso
Misses Minnie
Floy Vickers
California
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Judge Klapproth
Gingham Dog
Calico Cat
A. A. Kinney
Chambers OF Commerce
Dallas and Fort Worth
Kinney
Henry Russell
Birge Holt
Golf
Caves
W. T. C. C. Committee
Lockhart Allen
Lockhart
Allen No. 1
Orla
Grisham-Hunter Waiting
Grisham-Hunter
Pure
Culberson County
Humble McCutcheon Drilling
McCutcheon
Odessa Field
Old Sulphur Mine
Miss Goedeke
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