Pioneer Alpine Resident Recalls Days of Murder and Thievery
Jim P. Wilson, a Brewster county resident for over 50 years since 1884, recalls early Big Bend life. He describes pioneering with three companions from Bell County who settled near Marathon, facing scarce supplies shipped from San Antonio and Del Rio, frequent isolation, and a night when 70 horses vanished prompting a search with help from a distant rancher 80 miles south of the Rosilla Mountain.
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Wild Big Bend
Jim P. Wilson
Brewster County
Presidio Couny
Murphyville
Tom Hansee
Mr. Wilson
Bell County
Texas
Marathon
San Antonio
Del
Pastor Byrd returns from two months away
Rev. John W. Byrd, pastor of the Presbyterian church, arrived back Saturday after a two months vacation in North Carolina Virginia Detroit and other points. He attended the International Rotary convention in Detroit as a Pecos Rotary delegate and praised the gathering. The journey covered 700G miles without a flat tire, according to the Petty family. Mayhem on a ranch followed with the murder of the Petty family and theft of horses after an attack near the Mexican border.
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John W. Byrd
The
Presbyterian Church
North Carolina
Virginia
Detroit
Byrd
International Rotary Convention
Pecos Rotary Club
Treasure Hunters Aim to Recover $4 Million Gold Hoard
Houston detective Henry Barnes says a search party expects to recover about four million dollars in Mexican gold bars buried in Fish Hook lake’s quicksand. The haul, linked to a dying Mexican and a goat skin map from 30 years ago, requires a shaft and water-pumped quicksand control before salvage. The lake has been drained and divers have faced the bottom’s shifting sands as crowds gather near Rose Hill and Spring Creek.
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Houston
Fish Hook Lake
Henry (. Barnes
Barnes
San Jacinto
Dormitory Funds Authorized for Sul Ross College
A telegram from Hon. R. E. Thomason to Sul Ross State Teachers College president H. W. Morelock announced a print and loan of 47500.00 under the Public Works program for a 60 student boys dormitory. The brick and native stone building will measure 175 by 135 feet with a central dining hall and internal courts. During the Long Term it will house a cooperative dormitory and in Summer will serve as Art Colony headquarters and summer student housing. It will also provide part time work in the dining hall and allow credits on board for groceries and supplies sent from home.
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R. EF. Thomason
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Public Works Program
Sul Ross
Art Colony
American Legion Rodeo Report Highlights Profit and Impact
The American Legion meeting Tuesday night heard tributes to the rodeo’s success. General Chairman Carl Eddins reported strong overall celebration performance with a slight profit margin and noted the event stimulated Pecos business. Several Legion members spoke on the rodeo.
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American Legion
Carl Eddins
Legion
Pecos
Paisano Baptist encampment set for July 27 to August 5
The fourteenth Paisano Baptist encampment in the Davis mountains runs July 27 through August 5. Noted teachers will lead sessions with Roy Angel and F. E. B. Thorne preaching. Local leaders including Rev H Ratliff and Mrs Ratliff assist, with all work volunteer and meals cafeteria style. Pecos residents plan to attend.
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Davis Mountains
E. L. Carnett
J.B. Tidwell
Dear H. Ratliff
Hercomen
T. Y. Casey
Pecos
Leigh
Texas W. M. A
W. C. Carson
Mary Miller Dunn
el Paso
Roy Angel
San Antonio
F. E B. Thorne
Houston
NRA Truck Insignia Rule Clamps Work on Federal Projects
After July 13 no truck operating for hire on Texas projects using federal funds may work without NRA insignia plates. Col H F Stewart says this covers road work and public buildings. 4000 operators not registered are listed with the NRA Compliance Office in San Antonio, with about 2000 registrations already made. Unregistered operators face penalties under the Recovery Act. registration details are at the Texas trucking code authority in the Littlefield Building, Austin.
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NRA
H. F. Stewart
Texas Trucking Code Authority
San Antonio
Stewart
Texas
Coe
Code Authority
Littlefield Building
Pecos Anglers Net 20 Pounds Catfish on River Trip
A fishing party led by Flake Young and including Uncle Sid Lasley Dur ard Foster and Mr Foster fished the Pecos River Wednesday night staying up all night. They pulled two five pound catfish and several others for a total of about 20 pounds. Read the Advertisements.
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Sid’ Lasley
Durard Foster
Mr. Foster
Pecos River
Pecos
Batting Averages For City Soft Ball Teams
Scorekeeper Chas F Manahan releases batting averages for five of six city soft ball teams through June 22. Included are totals from all games, highlighting players' hits and averages after frequent at bats and strong plate discipline.
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Players City
Chas. F. Manahan
Prize Draw At Grand Theatre Promises Fifty Dollars
A $50 prize is offered for the lucky winner at the Grand Theatre money drawing next Tuesday night. Jack Seay had his name drawn last Tuesday for the $25 but was absent from the theatre.
Bell Telephone official leaves for two week Missouri vacation
H. CC McNew of the Bell Telephone Co. will depart Saturday for a two week vacation in Missouri. He will join Mrs. McNew in Buckner and then proceed to Denton to spend the vacation. They plan to return in two weeks.
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H. CC. McNew
Bell Telephone Co
Missouri
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