Midland agent John Hix shares long record with Lamar Life
John W. Hix of Midland and Lamar Life Insurance Co. agent in Reyes Ward Midland and East County earned a $50 first prize for the period ending July 16 marking his tenth year of $50 weekly awards. He also won a trip to Central America for the third straight year for having the highest average of policies sold.
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John W. Hix
Midland
Lamar Life Insurance Co
Reyes
Ward
Ector County
Hix
Mr. Hix
Central
Narcotic Picture of Tiger-Fat Davies at Palace Theatre
The life of Dr. Will G. Davies known as Tiger-Fat Davies is shown at the Palace Theatre Monday and Tuesday. The film traces his rise in medicine, battle with narcotics, and the ensuing hard years.
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Will G. Davies
Davies
Palace Theatre
Chestnut Couple Welcome Baby Boy in Pyote Hospital
Mr and Mrs N P Chestnut of Pyote are the parents of a boy born in a local hospital Monday. Both mother and son are doing nicely.
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N. P. Chestnut
Pyote
Reeves County to Receive Federal Tenant Farm Loans
Reeves County has been designated as one of 56 Texas counties where Federal loans will aid tenant farmers to purchase land. Five to ten loans will be issued. applications accepted Aug 10–Sept 10 at the Farm Security Administration office in Pecos. A three-farmer committee will select recipients and appraise farms.
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Reeves County
Texas
B. Miller
Farm Security Administration
Pecos
New Wide Range Screen Installed At Grand Theatre
Grand Theatre installs a new modern wide-range sound Permalite screen this week. Manager Gene Hendon says workmen installed it Monday afternoon. The screen, used in top urban theatres, promises a brighter and larger picture for patrons.
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Grand Theatre
Gene Hendon
Hendon
Monroe Doctrine Announced in December 1823
A historical note records the Monroe Doctrine being announced on December 2, 1823. The declaration asserted distant American noncolonial aims and warned European powers against further interference in the Western Hemisphere.
FSA Meet Closure In Pecos Texas For August
The Farm Security Administration office in Pecos will close for the week of August 1 and reopen August 8. Acting county rural supervisor B Miller announced that Reeves County staff will attend the state FSA meeting in College Station. The conference will stress diversified income and family participation in farm security.
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Farm Security Administration
Pecos
Texas
B. Miller
College Station
FSA
Dinosaur thigh bone found in Brewster County Texas
A 300 pound nearly six foot long dinosaur thigh bone was found by W. S. Strain and twelve diggers in Brewster County this summer for the Centennial Museum at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, a UT branch. The bone measures 24 inches across at the hip.
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EL Paso
Texas
Brewster County
W. S. Strain
Centennial Museum
College of Mines and Metallurgy
University of Texas
Farms Mapped in Reeves and Ward Counties
County Agent Joe Matthews said mapping of farms in Reeves and Ward counties would finish in a few days and a compliance check would start next week.
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Joe Matthews
Reeves and
Ward Counties
Political Calendar Candidates for Office Listed
The Pecos Enterprise publishes a political calendar of candidacies for office subject to the second Democratic primary action. August 27:
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Pecos Enterprise
Francis Re elected Sheriff and Tax Collector in Midland
Midland county voters returned A. C. Francis to the office with a lead of over 250 votes over J. M. Speed. Francis total incomplete at 904 to Speed 634 and Cobb 61, securing two more years in office amid a bitter campaign. Goodman led Midland in representative race with 1237 votes, Hallman 1207.
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Midland County
A. C. Francis
J. M. Speed
Speed
Francis
Cobb
James H. Goodman
Midland
Gerald B. Hallman
Sanderson Plans Fourth Annual Rodeo for Aug 18-19
Sanderson prepares for the Fourth Annual Rodeo to be held August 18-19 with bucking livestock from West Texas. Joe Chandler notes two full days feature two dances, a barbecue, bronc riding, steer riding, calf and goat roping, and a rodeo queen leading a parade. Earl Sellers directs arena operations and Jack Hoey of San Antonio serves as announcer.
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Sanderson
West Texas
Joe Chandler
Earl Sellers
Jack Hoey
San Antonio
Harrington Purchases Pecos Laundry Company
E E Harrington of Carlsbad New Mexico announced the purchase of the Pecos Laundry Co with H J Heath named manager. Heath and Mrs Heath will share active duties as Harrington splits time between Pecos and Carlsbad before moving full time to Pecos. The Heaths recently came from Carlsbad and had earlier been in Sweetwater. Harrington has 15 to 20 years in the laundry trade in Texas and New Mexico. A B Blanks, longtime operator, left for Colorado after the sale.
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Pecos Laundry Co
E. E. Harrington
Carlsbad
N. M
H. J. Heath
Heath
Mr. Harrington
Pecos
Heaths
Sweetwater
Harrington
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The Walters family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for kindness during the recent death of their loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walters and family extend heartfelt gratitude to all who offered support.
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Harry Walters
Curley Walters
Mrs S F Rogers Visits Aunt in Amarillo
Mrs. S F Rogers of Amarillo is visiting her aunt Mrs. Jim Camp. She is remembered here as the former Lillian O Conner of Brownfield.
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S. F. Rogers
Amarillo
Jim Camp
Dyer and Snelson Go Into Run Off in Ward County
Sheriff Irby Dyer leads a six man Democratic primary but fails to win a majority and faces Luke Snelson in the Aug 27 runoff. In clerk race Ira Morris tops a five candidate field and meets Haydon Yarbrough in the second primary. County Judge Fred Snelson is re-elected defeating Roy Downey. County attorney T H Neel wins reelection over George Stayton.
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Irby Dyer
Ward County
Luke Snelson
Ira M. Morris
Haydon Yarbrough
Fred Snelson
Roy A. Downey
T. H. Neel
George K. Stayton
Reeder Webb Wins Re-Election as Odessa Sheriff
Reeder Webb is re-elected as Odessa sheriff and tax collector in Ector county with a 72-vote majority over Paul Harvey and W. M. Marrs, avoiding a run-off. John Darden leads the county judge race by 195 votes. A. H. Dennison second with 784, with a possible recount for A. W. Moore. County clerk O. E. Gerron up 200 over Jesse R. Orth. S. R. McKinney re-elected treasurer by a large margin. Gene Cody and Tom Tripp win commissioners seats. E. V. Graham and Marshall Bradford face a run-off for the other commissioner post.
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Jesse R. Orth
S. R. McKinney
Gene Cody
Tom Tripp
E. V. Graham
Marshall Bradford
Babicora Cowboy Injured After Cow Horn Incident
W. R. McGiven of Port Daggett fell victim to a cow horn injuring his foot this week at the Babicora Company ranch. He was taken to Pecos hospital where doctors report his condition as good.
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W. R. McGiven
Port Daggett
Babicora Company
Mrs J T Simpson Returns Home After Visit
Mrs J T Simpson returns to her Elso home after a three month stay with her daughter Mrs Eli E Crow.
Home Grown Alberta Peaches Displayed by Local Grower
E. B. Kiser showcased three Alberta peaches grown in his backyard at the Enterprise office. The large fruit, from three-year-old trees, appeared delicious and good luck with similar fruit was reported for his yard.
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E. B. Kiser
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Cratic
Reeves
Grand
Durkee
RITZ
Lge
Moscow
Communist Party
United States
Communist International
Earl Browder
Legislative Committee
Browder
New York
Alicemaye Atwell
Washington
Miller
Brewster
Hollis S. Smith
W. B. Cummings
Reeves S. Burchard
J. J. Pope
J. B. Woolfolk
L. M. Pittman
Henry Jones
Collings
Moss
Thomas
Susie Noble
Crosby Flanigan
R. D. Lee
Henry Currie
A. C. Blackburn
T. C. Ward
Thompson
O’daniel
Hunter
McCraw
Pecos Laundry Company
Lizzie Bransfield
Cadiz
Ohio
Harrison County Infirmary
Miss Bransfield
Dyer
Snelson
Ross Carr
Barstow
G. O. Walker
Reeder Webb
Odessa
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Penney’s
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Penney’s C. Penney Company, Incorporated
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