Out Our Way observes a film idol and Roosevelt talk
A Pecos tale centers on Joe Mix the western film idol quick to grab a bag and courtesy to hotel staff. The piece notes Roosevelt's white talk on the National Industrial Recovery Act and urges individual responsibility for its success. Pecos readers see business leaders like Albert Sisk and W L Sherrod embracing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Brandon
Joe
Om Mix
Roosevelt
NIRA
National Industral Recovery Act
Silk Dry Goods Co
Pecos
W. L. Sherrod
Charlie Ruggles Began Amatic Career in El Paso Theater
Charlie Ruggles who starred in Melody Cruise began his amatic career in the old Texas rand theater in El Paso with a pek company. Morris Collie recalls it was 30 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ruggles
Texas Rand
el Paso
Pek
Morris Collie
Jyunnagan Bray Piney No 1 Well Expected Friday
The Jyunnagan Bros and Bray Piney No 1 H H Johnson well in section 5 block 4 TH and N survey about 12 miles north of Pecos is expected to be brought in Friday. Drillers hope for increased production amid local interest in nearby leases. The well tops 4300 feet with several locals holding records in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyunnagan Bros
Bray
Pecos Mercantile Sale Sets Records in Prosperity Drive
The Pecos Mercantile Company reports its pre prosperity sale drew strong buyer power with aggressive advertising. Jack May, goods manager, says the event aimed to prove reports of booming demand, and the sale runs from last Saturday to next Sunday with high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Pecos Mercantile Company
Mercantile
Jack May
Pecos Pioneer Capt Taylor Joins Byrd Antarctic Venture
Allan Innes Taylor a Pecos resident and captain with the Byrd expedition sails September 1 to Antarctica. He will lead the dogs on the voyage and holds exclusive Canadian and British Isles lecture rights. The mission is scientific to locate resources in the subpolar frozen region, with Pecos readers following his progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
Captain Taylor
Byrd
Chicago
Admiral Byrd
Canada
British Isles
Pecos
Two Oil Workers Die in Explosion Near Grandfalls
Gas ignited at the Graham No. 1 well near Grandfalls last Saturday causing a fire that killed B. G. Graham 43 of Plainview Texas and Otto Kukuk 24 of Wink. Kukuk leaped from the tower and died of burns. both men died Sunday. The blaze was extinguished by oil field workers. Graham buried in Plainview and Kukuk in Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls
B. G. Graham
Plainview, Tex
Otto Kukwk
Wink
Graham No. 1
Grandfalll
Kukuk
Graham
Kolar
Plainview
Pecos
Tom Mix Stuns Fans On Westward Tour With Rolls Royce
Tom Mix the famous movie star visited town Sunday night and Monday morning traveling in a Rolls Royce with his wife Mrs Mix and two children. He left Tony the Wonder Horse in affectionate memory and planned vaudeville shows in Dallas and other eastern venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Tony the
Wonder Horse
Brandon
Tony
Haag Place to be Filled August 26
An election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Representative B. Frank Haag of Midland will be held August 26 alongside other issues. County Judge J. B. Woolfolk was informed. Only counties in the 18th district affected. Haag’s partner Frank Stubbeman of Midland has announced, with likely additional candidates.
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B. Frank Haag
Midland
J. B. Woolfolk
Nat
Mrs Kellys and Family Arrive for Visit in Littlefield
Mrs T M Kelly and Mrs A B Kelly with children and Mrs George Corel and daughter Aleta arrive in Littlefield for a visit with Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly and Mr and Mrs Max Otto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Kelly
A-B. Kelly
George Corel
Aleta
Littlefield
Tom
Max Otto. Kelly
Red Bluff Project to Face Hearing in Washington
Rep. R E Thomason reports the $2 600 000 Red Bluff water and power district hearing date will be fixed by the Administrator of Public Works in Washington. The exact date was not provided by Mr Waite. Proponents plan to mobilize forces in Washington and hope Red Bluff representatives will attend the hearing.
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Red Bluff
Thomason
Pecos
Washington
Meeting Called for Red Bluff Project Support
Senator Ken Regan calls a meeting for July 31 at 2 PM at the Brandon Hotel. Local supporters of the Red Bluff project are urged to attend to discuss vital matters for the project's success.
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Red Bluff
Ken Regan
Brandon
Regan
Jones Appointed Regional Public Works Administrator
Clifford B. Jones of Spur Texas former West Texas Chamber of Commerce president and Texas Technological College board chair was chosen by President Roosevelt as Regional Administrator of public works for Texas New Mexico and Louisiana with offices in Fort Worth. This appointment is viewed favorably.
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Clifford B. Jones
Spur
Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Technological College
New Mexico
Louisiana
Fort Worth
Roosevelt
Jones
Pecos invites golfers from many towns for third annual tourney
Golfers from Carlsbad Artesia Wink Midland Monahans Mentone Odessa Big Lake Irann Fort Stockton McCamey Alpine Marfa El Paso and others travel to Pecos for the third Pecos invitation golf tournament. 36 holes of match play decide three flight winners with a Calcutta auction Saturday night and a Sunday breakfast and chicken dinner for entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Carlsbad
Artesia
Wink
Midland
Monahans
Mentone
Odessa
Big Lake
Irann
Fort Stockton
McCamey
Alpine
Marfa
el Paso
Pecos
Calcutta
Pecos Club
F. D. Howe
Country Club
Messrs
May and
Sisk
Warner Hired By City as Engineer in Pecos Water Effort
Ben Warner who laid out Pecos water system two years ago met with the Pecos city council Thursday night and was employed as their engineer for the current effort to obtain soft water. Mayor Yoliver called another Friday meeting as the council pressed to advance the water settlement.
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Ben Warner
Pecos
Yoliver
Flags From 68 Nations Displayed at Rotary Meeting
The Pecos Rotary Club displays a colorful circle of flags representing 68 countries as a project for students of foreign affairs. The flags were donated by West Presidents Karl Bel Hilliard Camp and D. W. Boze man and form a prominent display at the meeting place.
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Pecos Rotary Club
Rotary International
Wast
Karl Bel
Hilliard Camp
D. W. Bozeman
Rotary
Rotary Club Hears Sisk On N R A and Codes
Albert Sisk of Sisk Dry Goods Co spoke at the Rotary luncheon at the Orient hotel detailing the National Recovery Administration and the need for government oversight of industry. He traced the 1929 boom bust, read a sample dry goods code, and invited a round table discussion with members and visitors from Alpine Marfa Carlsbad and Artesia.
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Albert Sisk
Sisk Dry Goods Co
National Recovery Administration
Rotary Club
Orient Hotel
Sisk
United States
Rotary
Alpine
Marfa
Carlsbad
Artesia
Keith Camp
Pecos Residents Hear President in Radio Talk
Hundreds of Pecos residents listened to the president’s Monday night radio address and report a strong, enduring impression from the speech.
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Pecos
The
United States
Investors Lose to Bankrupt Broker Buckets and Frauds
District Attorney Bill Kerr reports multiple complaints from customers across the 109th district about bucket shop brokers who take thousands of dollars. He seeks state and Missouri aid, contacting Attorney General James V. Allred and Kansas City officials to pursue offenders. Victims in Pecos, Wink, Crane, and Ward counties report losses of hundreds to over a thousand dollars. The scheme sells stocks on contract with down payments and monthly installments, while actual shares are not delivered.
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Bill Kerr
109Th Judicial District
Kerr
James V. Allred
Kansas City
Missouri
Pecos NRA Meeting Set to Explain Recovery Act
Pecos officials announce a Monday night meeting at 8 15 in the district courtroom to explain the National Recovery Administration Act and provide compliance instructions for local businesses. President Ray Lewis of the Chamber of Commerce urges at least one representative from every firm to attend.
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Pecos
National Recovery Administration
Ray Lewis
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Johnson
Industrial Act
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
NIRA
It's Some Cooler This Week in Pecos City
Scattered showers and breezes have kept Pecos temperatures down from early July heat. The week topped just over 100 degrees with evenings dipping to around 60.
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Pecos
Vigilance committee formed to steer tourists to Pecos
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce named a Vigilance committee at a luncheon to monitor misleading routes. President Ray Lewis appointed Dudley Yard KK B Kiser and Floyd Brownlee with blanket authority to raise funds and place road signs at Metcalf Gap Albany on the Bankhead and other points to direct travelers to Pecos and nearby scenic spots. The move follows a Star Telegram map showing a Fort Worth to Caverns route via La Mesa, instead of the Broadway to Pecos path. The panel aims to increase Pecos tourism by promoting the scenic highway network.
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Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Brandon
Ray Lewis
Ed Dudley Yard
Kk. B. Kiser
Floyd Brownlee
Loving Irrigation District Brought Into Legal Shape
A group of Loving county landowners move to formalize the Porterville irrigation district along the Pecos near Mentone. Judge Starley drew up the papers, with about 6000 acres to be cultivated if financing is secured, and a main east-side canal surveyed. The plan links to Red Bluff district and seeks Public Works funds.
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Pecos River
Mentone
Loving County
Porterville
J. K. Starley
Texas
Mentone Monitor
FE. L. Stratton
Goodrich
First Section of New Carlsbad Highway Finished
Contractor C E K Armstrong completed surfacing the first 19 mile section from Pecos to Thorpe's Corner filling station. Gifford and Hill Construction Co. will finish caliche work on the second section to Orla by August 20 and begin asphalt. The third section from Orla to the state line is to be let soon.
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C. EK. Armstrong
Carlsbad Highway
Pecos
Thorpe’s Corner
Gifford and Hill Construction Co
Orla
State Line
Highway Department
Pecos Volunteers Back Roosevelt Recovery Plan Support
Local volunteers in Pecos express eagerness to aid the recovery program. Merchants pledge to sign codes and join the prosperity drive after a radio address that day and a postmaster notes receiving further instructions.
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Roosevelt
Morris W. Collie
NRA official outlines campaign plan in president address
Mr. Lewis Wednesday received a reply to his telegram signed by Charles F. Horner, director of relations for the NRA. The message states the campaign purpose is in the president's address and a bulletin mailed today, with a publicity book and advertising material to be mailed starting Friday.
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Lewis
Charles F. Horner
NRA
Westfall Wins Calf Rope at Bob Lewis Rodeo
Fort Stockton rodeo star Westfall defeated Curtis McElroy in a calf roping contest last Sunday at Bob Lewis' grounds. Westfall posted a high average near 17 seconds per calf, drawing a fair crowd to the event.
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Howard Westfall
Fort Stockton
Curtis McElroy
Bob Lewis’ Rodeo Grounds
Westfall
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Warner
City
N.R. A
Crane
Ward
Vigilance’ Committee
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Albany
Star-Telegram
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