Texas Farmers Readjust Under 1938 Farm Law Division System
The Texas Breeder-Feeder Association explains the 1938 farm law divides acres into soil-depleting neutral and soil-conserving portions. Soil-depleting crops qualify for payments. soil-conserving crops may be grazed or fed with payments when used for soil improvement. The neutral range has no use restrictions. The article warns about feed surpluses in corn belts, urges on-farm feeding to reduce costs, and notes the need for fencing, water, and livestock financing. It predicts a balanced farming system with diversified crops, higher yields, and improved rural life in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaul
Thomason pledges to protect Pecos Rio Grande valley water rights
Rep. R. E. Thomason of El Paso urged full protection for Pecos and Rio Grande valley residents as Congress neared adjournment. He cited soil conservation and erosion programs and emphasized water rights under the Pecos River and Red Bluff projects, seeking assurances from officials and cooperation among Texas New Mexico lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thomason
Pecos
Rio Grande Valley
Congress
Rep
el Paso
Rio Grande
Texas
House
Senate
Nator Hatch
New Mexico
Pecos River
el Paso Valey
Red Bluff
Lodge notices Pecos Valley Lodge meets second Tuesday monthly
Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF and AM at 8:30 p.m. attendance expected. Visitors welcome. Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388 meets every Friday evening. Visitors welcome. Jno Oglesby, C. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736
AF & AM
No. 388
Jno
Oglesby
C. C
Balmorhea CCC Camp Seeks Civilian Staff
Lieut. Jack H. Turner announced three civilian openings at Balmorhea CCC camp including an academic teacher a recreation director and a vocational or handicraft instructor. Quarters and meals may be provided for men. women are eligible but housing cannot be supplied. Written inquiries to Camp Commander Turner Balmorhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack H. Turner
Balmorhea
Turner
Democratic Primary Candidate List Announcement
The Enterprise publishes official notice listing candidates for political office subject to Democratic primary actions. The notice confirms authority for the announcement and outlines eligibility as part of the party process.
Local Texas Election Ballot Listings for 109th District Officials
A reading shows candidate selections for multiple Texas offices including Representative 88th District James H Goodman and A T Folsom, District Judge J A Drane, District Attorney William L Kerr, County and District Clerk Hollis S Smith Isora Deracy Bill Cummings, several Commissioners, Sheriff Assessor Collector Louis Roberson, County Judge J B Woolfolk, County Treasurer J B Hudson Legrand Merriman, County Attorney Bob Penn J H Dick Starley, Commissioners Precincts 1 2 3 4 Holsey Glover Earl Ligon Sr John Coffey Henry Jones Stock Ingle, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 B A Oden, Constable Precinct 1 Bud Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Penn
J. H
Dick) Starley
Holsey Glover
Earl Ligon, SR
John Coffey
Wink-Pyote Road To Be Resurfaced
Texas Highway Department invites bids in Austin for reconstructing and resurfacing the Pyote Wink highway from Pyote to the county line. About 40 000 yards of caliche will be used to straighten curves and repair the road at an estimated cost near 55 000 dollars.
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Texas Highway Department
Austin
Pyote
Highway Department
Odessa Fire Destroys Five West Second Street Businesses
A Wednesday night blaze wiped out five Odessa establishments on West Second Street near Highway 80. The Broadway Beauty Shop liquor store grocery store Lee Tex Office Supply House and Jimmy's Cafe were all destroyed, threatening the main business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Broadway
Lee-Tex
Jimmy’s Cafe
West Second Street
Earnest Stewart Visits San Angelo Cousins
Earnest Stewart of San Angelo spends a few weeks visiting his cousins Mr and Mrs Charles Allison and Mike and Louise Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Stewart
San Angelo
Charles Allison
Mike and
Louise Allison
Martin Loving Honored on Texas Traffic Honor Roll
The Texas Department of Public Safety listed Armstrong, Hemphill, Lavaca, Martin, Loving, Real and Jim Hogg counties on a traffic honor roll after five months without traffic deaths or serious injuries. Division 6, with offices in Pecos, contributed two counties and was praised for highway conditions and the work of Division Engineer George B. Finley and staff.
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Martin Loving
Texas
Highway Division 6
Pecos
Department of Public Safety
Armstrong, Hemphill
Lavaca
Martin, Loving, Real
Jim Hogg Counties
George B. Finley
Equalization Board Concludes Meeting
The county board of equalization met last week with little significance. Fewer than a dozen cases were heard and no complainants were present to pursue their appeals.
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Equalization Board
County Board of Equalization
Pecos Visitor Johnny Gorman Tours Southwestern Paper Co
Johnny Gorman a salesman for the Southwestern Paper Company visited Pecos on Thursday to conduct business and meet local contacts.
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Johnny Gorman
Southwestern Paper Company
Pecos
Mrs Jim Camp and Nancy Camp Visit Dallas For Shopping
Mrs Jim Camp and Miss Nancy Camp spent several days in Dallas shopping this week. They attended downtown stores and enjoyed the trip together, returning with purchases and photos.
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Jim Camp
Nancy Camp
Dallas
Refrigeration Freight Cars Begin Use in 1877
The article notes that refrigeration freight cars were first put to use in 1877, marking a milestone in cold storage shipping. The development affected railway operations and the transport of perishable goods.
Babe Ruth Reaches 714 Home Runs in Major League Career
Babe Ruth finishes his storied MLB career with 714 home runs as a record of power and longevity. His feat caps a legendary period in baseball history with enduring impact on the sport.
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Babe Ruth
New Seat Covers and Pillow Covers Arrive at Pryor Auto Supply
Pryor Auto Supply in Pecos announces a new shipment of seat covers and car pillow covers for all cars and pocket books and offers free installation on the spot.
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Pryor Auto Supply
Pecos
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Tennyson Scion
Harold C. Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson
United States
New York
Young Tennyson
West Coast
Lord Tennyson
Ference Pines
Texas Breeder-Feeder Association
Corn
Milo
Tth
Chavez
Kittington
Mississippi
Sheppard
Secretary of Agriculture
Lodge
J. L. Correll
Knights of Pythias Lodge
James H. Goodman
A. T. Folsom
109Th Judicial District of Texas
J. A. Drane
William L. Kerr
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
Henry Jones
Stock Ingle
Justice of the Peace
B. A. Oden
Bud Hart
Sportsmen’s Headquarters
Paul H. Heiser
Pecos, Texas
Wink-Pyote Road
Willard Batteries
Wincharger
Pecos Battery CO
Marion Slack
Wilson
Maurice Cassell
Meat Dept
J.J. Carson’s Grocery & Market
PAL Sale
Hart-Schaffner & Marx
Rose & CO. Suits
Choice
P. S
Nunn Bush and
Edgerton Shoes
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