Pecos Claims Rodeo Name Still First in 1880s
The piece notes Pecos Texas held the world’s first rodeo in 1883, disputed by Prescott Arizona’s 1888 claim. It cites a Station letter from Dudley Yard challenging an article in the Saturday Evening Post and records Pecos cantaloupes as a local joke. It also mentions bets on the next governor and quirky anti germ candy and gadgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Wanden M. Lafarge
Saturday Evening Post
Prescott
Ariz
Nyway
Dudley Yard
Ithe
Enterprise
Yard
Tex
Post
The
Post Tory
Cowboy’s Turtle Association
Yker
San Ataonio
Great American Life Insurance Company
Walter Woodul
Jimmy Allred
Milady
Pecos Seeks PWA Grants For Street Work And Auditorium
The city hires Garland Odom to prepare data for a paved street repair project worth about 8000 dollars aimed at protecting a 340000 dollar investment. Pecos already has 190000 sewer and 50000 auditorium projects underway. 45 percent PWA grants are sought for each, with bonds likely for the city’s share. The sewer grant is approved, and the auditorium awaits final action in Washington.
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Pecos
PWA
Garland Odom
Ft. Stockton
Fort Worth
Pecos Pwa
Washington
Wyatt C. Hedrick
Forgery Suspect Arrested With Bogus Travel Checks
Texas Highway Patrol arrest in Moraine uncovers 3200 dollars of counterfeit travelers checks issued by Exchange National Bank of New York and Union National Bank of Pittsburgh. Suspect Frank Norde, claiming Springfield Missouri as home, faces forgery charges and possible transfer to Ward County for trial. merchants who cashed the checks identified him.
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Texas
Moraine
Frank Norde
Springfield
Exchange Natinal Bank of New York
Union National Bank of Pittsburgh
Apt. E. M. Wells
Monahans
Pyote
Wells
Norde
Ward County
Captain Wells on Official Texas Patrol Mission
Capt. E. M. Wells of the Texas Highway Patrol traveled to Austin this week on official business. He expects to return with a new shipment including patrol Fat or fats to Pecos.
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E. M. Wells
Texas Highway Patrol
Austin
Pecos
Absentee ballots issued in Reeves County primary
County Clerk Hollis Smith reported 82 absentee ballots mailed for Reeves County Democratic primary on July 23. Voters must cast ballots by July 19 either in his office or before a notary public to be legal.
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Hollis Smith
Reeves County
Smith
Pat Moran Jr. Found Dead in Pecos Automobile
Pat Moran Jr. 31, longtime Pecos resident and Pat Morans Mobil Services owner, was found shot dead in his car three miles south of Pecos on the Fort Stockton Highway. A .45 caliber pistol lay in the vehicle. he likely died instantly. Patrolman found him around 8:15 p.m. after friends searched since 5 p.m. Moran directed the Pecos Lions Club and was active locally. He is survived by his wife, his father Pat Moran now in Balmorhea, and three sisters. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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AT Moran Jr
Reeves County
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Moran
Pat Moran
Mobil Services
Pecos Lions Club
D. J
Pat) Moran
Balmorhea
Paul Dowling
H. A. Fisher
Winters
Clyde McClellan
Coleman
Pecos Melons Ship to Market and WPA Cemetery Aid
Hopes rise for federal WPA labor funds to beautify Fairview Cemetery after a letter from J P Henderson El Paso WPA Administrative Officer. Mayor Toliver and cemetery association president Mrs James F Ross will prepare a project plan and details for El Paso office. City ownership of Fairview Cemetery aims to secure the grant.
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Fairview Cemetery
J. P. Henderson
WPA
el Paso
B. A. Toliver
Cemetery Association
Henderson
Toliver
James F. Ross
Association
Ross
Lindleys Welcome Son Harold Norman
Dr and Mrs Harold Lindley announce the birth of a son Harold Norman at a local sanatorium last Friday. Both mother and baby are reported healthy and recovering well.
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Harold Lindley
Harold Norman
Pecos Residents See 21 1/2 Tons Water For $1.95
City figures show Pecos used 53,065,000 gallons in the first half of 1938, averaging 8,844,000 gallons monthly and 95,000 daily. Peak demand hit 501,000 gallons on June 21 as a deep well pump is installed and a booster pump work continues, with the regular rate equating to 21 1/2 tons for $1.95.
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Pecos
B. A. Toliver
Pecos Melon Shipments Rise With More Growers
The Pecos Association led by M L Todd and Harold Wendt expects shipping volume to surpass last year as more land is planted. Only Grissom has melons ready now though R E Grissom J W Brooks and Earl Easterbrook plan to begin soon. Express officials report about 60 crates daily, far below the 1937 peak of 200 crates.
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Pecos Associated
Harold Wendt
M. L. Todd
Pecos Association
Mr. Todd
R. E. Grissom
J. W. Brooks
Earl Easterbrook
Grissom
Railway Express Company
Er Mar
Pecos
Lagoki Wildcat Reaches 80 Feet Near Toyah
Lagoki Oil Company well near Toyah has reached 80 feet after spudding last week. Drilling contractor George Campbell oversees the operation in Block 59 Section 16, aiming to tap the Toyah pool at a planned depth of 1850 feet. Lagoki heads Lanier Goelet and Kitsos of Pecos.
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Lagoki Oil Company Wildcat
Toyah
George Campbell
Lanier, Goelet and
Kitsos
Pecos
Lagoki Oil Company
Frank Clarks Move Into New Home Here
Mr and Mrs Frank Clark moved into their new frame home in West Pecos this week. Work was completed on the green and white bungalow last week, as several other Pecos residences were finished including those of Earnest Hunt J P Donell and family and Dr and Mrs O J Bryan.
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Frank Clark
West
Pecos
Earnest Hunt
J. P. Donell
O. J. Bryan
McCraw to Speak in Pecos at Campaign Breakfast
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful William C. McCraw will attend a Pecos breakfast with local business supporters arranging the event. He will speak briefly, arrive late Thursday, stay at the Brandon Hotel, and address listeners on KIM from 8:30 to 9:00 AM before continuing his statewide campaign.
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William C
Bill) McCraw
Pecos
Hill D. Hudson
Dudley Yard
McCraw
Brandon Hotel
Kim
Garrett Warns Pecos Parents on Summer Health
Reeves county health officer Dr. George H. Garrett urged Pecos families to scrutinize uncooked foods and water this summer. He cited recent dysentery and septic sore throat cases and urged boiling water for drinking and food safety as county health worsens. A San Angelo health officer investigated with local doctors.
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George H. Garrett
Reeves County
Pecos
Garett Uged
Garrett
San Angelo
Scattered Rains Benefit Pecos Area Farmers
Scattered rains fell across the Pecos country Tuesday evening, bringing relief to ranchers and farmers. A heavy shower drizzled Pecos for about two hours with less than an inch total, while areas near Toyah saw heavier rainfall and Balmorhea enjoyed greater benefits. Weather threatened again Thursday, signaling more rain likely.
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Pecos
Toyah
Matthews Attends Texas Extension Short Course
County Agent Joe Matthews is in College Station for the annual farmers short course sponsored by the Texas Extension Service. The summer program is open to adults and children and this year is divided into two phases. Matthews expects to return to Pecos Friday.
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Joe Matthews
College Station
Farmers
Texas Extension Service
Matthews
Pecos
Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan dies in El Paso at 62
Vernon L. Sullivan longtime Red Bluff Water Power District engineer and noted Southwest consultant died at his El Paso home after a heart attack. He worked on the Red Bluff Dam and held posts with Pecos Irrigation Imperial Irrigation and U S Reclamation Service. Survived by his wife two daughters Marion and Virginia and son George with ties to Pecos and Burbank California.
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Vernon L. Sullivan
Red Bluff
el Paso
Southwest Pioneer
Southwest
Sullivan
Michigan
Pecos Irrigation Company
Stewards
Marion
Virginia
George Sullivan
Burbank
Calif
Pecos
Pecos Faces Push for Municipal Power Plant
A Pecos committee of about 18 urged the City Council to explore establishing a municipally owned power plant. They seek lower rates and taxes, citing Lubbock data, and plan to file for PWA assistance while negotiating with Community Public Service. Mayor Toliver flagged possible RFC loans and required fair purchase if buying the existing utility.
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Pecos
D. W. Bozeman
Albert Sisk
Young Bell
Bill Rossman
Lubbock
B .A. Toliver
Municpal
Community Public Service Company
Toliver
RFC
PWA
Campaign Speeds Up in Reeves County for July Primary
Reeves county candidates accelerate pace entering home stretch toward the July 23 Democratic primary. A box supper and political speaking near Balmorhea Thursday gave candidates a first chance to display oratory skills. Earl Bell urged early voting in Precinct No 1 with about 1,000 voters, noting long ballots will require late counting.
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Reeves County
Yoroh Pe
Balmorhea
Earl Bell
Bell
Beause
Wray Guy Welcomes Son Wray Gerald
Mr and Mrs Guy announce the birth of a son Wray Gerald at a local hospital last week. Both mother and baby are reported doing well.
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Wray Guy
Wray Gerrell
Dolores Ann Sitton Born to Pyote Couple
Mr and Mrs F L Sitton of Pyote welcome daughter Dolores Ann born July 12 at a local sanitarium.
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F. L. Sitton
Pyote
Dolores Ann
Pecos City to Enforce Downtown Traffic Rules Rigidly
Pecos City Council plans strict enforcement of new downtown traffic ordinances. Parking zone lines on Oak Street blocks and two hour parking signs will be enforced, with violators cited to city court and education notices issued to explain laws. Mayors Toliver says enforcement aims to add 30 to 50 cars to busy blocks.
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Pecos
Oak Street
B. A. Toliver
Toliver
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Return From Co-Reunion
Judge W H Browning aged 92 and Uncle Johnny Precit aged 99 traveled from Reeves County to Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the first and last North and South Civil War soldiers reunion. They were among 192 Texans attending and returned in good condition. Mrs Charles Manahan and Brooks Richardson accompanied them and expenses for the veterans and companions were paid.
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W. H. Browning
Johnny” Precit
Gettysburg
Reeves County
Texas
Charles Manahan
Prewit
Brooks Richardson
Judge Browning
Pecos Lions hear on Pecos city mail delivery status
Postmaster M. W. Collie told Pecos Lions Club luncheon that the proposed Pecos city mail delivery awaits street box installations. He noted the service approved months ago but not started until at least 85 percent of area residents have mail receptacles. Members pledged to install boxes.
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M. W. Collie
Pecos
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Rodeo
Charles E. Bec
Pat Moran Jr
Frank Clarks
Bill McCraw
Speyesmen
Dolores Sitton
Collie
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