Barstow Forms National Farm Loan Association
C M Haughton reports Barstow organizes to obtain loans from the Federal Land Bank in Houston. Eighteen apply for membership with goals of $45,000. officers elected include J J Walker president and C M Haughton secretary treasurer. Bankers advise loans up to $40 per acre, twenty year terms, with second liens possible for some irrigation properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Haughton
National Farm Loan Association
Barstow
Federal Land Bank
Houston
J. J. Walker
Bob Couch
Geo. E. Barstow
C. B. Dodson
W. N. Yates
Haughton
Parkhill
Guill
Farm Loan Board
Winkler
Loving
Reeves
Crane
Ecter
M. H. Gossett
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Texas
Farm Loan ‘Board
Smith Relocates to El Paso to Run Stocks Store
Smith, a former Pecos resident, came from Whitewright Monday with his mother and sister and leaves Tuesday for El Paso to reside. He will oversee one of Mr Stocks stores. Friends here were glad to see him before his move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Whitewright
el Paso
Pecos
Bankhead Highway Through Pecos Still Indefinite
Pecos residents await a decision on the Bankhead Highway route as Mr. Manigault and a Federal representative surveyed the town. Reports vary with some insisting Third Street is the likely path while others say no conclusion is yet known. only visiting officials and the surveyor Mr. Posey hold the final word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manigault
Pecos
Third Street
Enterprise
Posey
Free Picture Show to Open in Pecos
Prof J W May to open an open air picture show on the lot south of Garretts garage this Saturday. All performances will be free to the public. May, noted for early motion pictures, brings two up to date machines and will project high quality pictures. Benches are being set for seating and cars may park beside the lot during the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
J. W. May
Garrett's Garage
May
Los Angeles
Enterprise
Death of Charles Hailey Harper in Marshall Hospital
Charles Hailey Harper died in T and P Hospital Marshall after two weeks of treatment. He was 55 and previously injured in a motor car crash two years ago. Survived by wife, daughter Alma, and son Robert H. Harper of Omaha. Funeral will be held after his body arrives in Pecos. He was a Baptist, Mason, and Woodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harper
Pecos
Charles Hailey Harper
Marshall
Allemore
Hardgraves Place
Mr. Harper
Fairview
Matador
Harper
The
Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Miss Alma
Robert H. Harper
Omaha
Neb
Enterprise
Love Chosen President of Pecos Valley Water Users
At a midweek meeting the Pecos Valley Water Users Association of Texas elected J. G. Love unanimously to succeed resigning president W. H. Browning. Browning’s removal from the region prompted the change. Love is described as energetic and well informed on regional needs and the Red Bluff initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Water Users Association of Texas
W. H. Browning
J. G. Love
Browning
Red Bluff
Love
Ranch visitors in town for day Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Will Courtney were business visitors in town from the ranch on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Courtney
West Texas Chamber of Commerce holds grand meeting in San Angelo
The editor joined Mr and Mrs R A Walker and John D Shipman for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in San Angelo. Ten to twelve thousand attendees from West Texas filled streets with bands, pageants, and a fireworks display. Brownwood and Mineral Wells vied to host next year with Brownwood featuring the Old Gray Mare. San Angelo enjoyed verdant surroundings after recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Walker
John D. Shipman
San Angelo
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Odessa
West Texas
Mrs. Walker
Bermuda
W. C. Barron
West Twohig Street
West
Texas
Green Earth
Dallas
United States
Concho
Old Fort Concho
Brownwood
Mineral Wells
Cleburne Man Favors Highway Amendment
H A Oliver of Cleburne and president of the Texas Commercial Executives Association announced plans to hold six to seven district meetings to urge support for the highway amendment on the July 28 special election ballot. He will attend in person and push wider participation ahead of a San Antonio rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Texas
H. A. Oliver
Texas Commercial Executive Association
Texas Highway Association
San Antonio
Oliver
Texas Bankers’ Association
Dallas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Texas Commercial Executives Association
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Honors W. H. Browning Jr
The Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to W. H. Browning Jr who left for Houston to become assistant manager at the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank. D. W. Bozeman served as toastmaster with speakers praising Browning’s community service and business acumen. The Enterprise extends congratulations on the honor and Browning’s promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
W. H. Browning, JR
D. W. Bozeman
Houston
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Bozeman
Browning
Mr. Browning
San Angelo Shines Hosting State Tech College Visit
San Angelo showcased its wealth and civic spirit as it hosted a three day tech college visit drawing twelve to fifteen thousand visitors. The city’s hospitable citizens spent substantial sums on entertainment, traffic flowed smoothly, and there were no notable incidents, underscoring the town’s suitability for growth and future prominence in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tech” College
West Texas
San Angelo
Enterprise
Work Begins On Carlsbad Road To State Line Link
A survey party including John DeRacey Stock Ingle L W Anderson Floyd Goodrich Lawson Goodrich and Commissioner R N Couch surveyed a route from the Carlsbad road to the Pecos Angeles well to connect with a new first class highway to the state line. Goodrich will start work this week and push to finish the 12 to 15 mile gravely ridge road improving travel between Pecos Carlsbad and the New Mexico line. The improved route promises heavy travel and benefits for both Carlsbad and Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeRacey
Stock Ingle
L. W. Anderson
Floyd Goodrich
Lawson Goodrich
R. N. Couch
Clay Slack
Carlsbad
N. M
Pecos
W. H. Browning
Arno
Pecos Angeles
Couch
Goodrich
State Line
Reeves County
New Mexico
False Alarm Sparks Pecos Fire Laddies Run to No Fire
Citizens rush from homes after a siren sounds for a fire in Pecos but confusion ends as the alarm proves to be a false alert. The El Paso Trade Special’s siren caused the misread signal and crowds gather near the Methodist church while engines searched for a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Fourth Street
el Paso
Texas & Pacific
Laura Merl Jarrell to wed Charles W. Wilson Jr in Okmulgee
Mr and Mrs J E Jarrell of Toyah announce the marriage of their daughter Laura Merl to Charles W Wilson Jr on May 17 1923 in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Laura grew up in Toyah and graduated Toyah High School. The Wilsons will reside on Mission Road after June 1 with greetings from The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mission Road
Okmulgee
Okla
Eastern Star Installation at Pecos Chapter 81
Pecos Chapter No 81 O E S will install officers Friday night June 1 1923 including Miss Rose Briscoe W M Mr J S Lasley W P Mrs Ethel Toliver Ass Matron Mrs Mabel Easterbrook Secretary Mrs Mary Hendricks Treasurer Mrs Kate Vaughan Cor Mrs Duffie Parker Ass Con Mrs Genera Wilson Chaplain Mrs Ethel Reynolds Marshall Mrs Alleen White Organist Mrs Lillian Young Adah Mrs Hallie Baker Ruth Miss Corinne Miller Esther Mrs Ruth Ross Martha Mrs Delia Garrett Electa Mrs Hattie Smith Warden Mr Elmer Johnson Sentinel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Pecos
Rose Briscoe
W. M
J. S. Lasley
W. P
Ethel Toliver
Mabel Easterbrook
Mary Hendricks
Kate Vaughan
Duffie Parker
Genera Wilson
Ethel Reynolds
Alleen White
Lillian Young
Adah
Hallie Baker
Ruth
Corinne Miller
Esther
Ruth Ross
Martha
Delia Garrett
Electa
Hattie Smith
Warden
Elmer Johnson
Sentinel
Vivians Visit Traces Family Tour from Pecos to El Paso
Vivian Palmer traveled from Pecos where she stayed with Judge and Mrs. Ben F. to El Paso to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Palmer last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Palmer
el Paso
Kenneth Palmer
Pecos
Judge
Ben F
Toyah Bell Well Shows Promise With Oil and Gas Prospects
The Toyah Bell well near Ramsey No 1 shows improving progress as B. J. O Reilly and Kenneth Slack work around the clock. Casing removal and a Ranger fishing tool arriving signal ongoing efforts to clear debris and convert the well into a strong producer in the Pecos oil field. Public support urged to aid the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey NO. 1
Toyah Bell
B. J. O'Reilly
Kenneth Slack
Ranger
O’reilly
Pecos
O'Reilly
Willoughby Optimism Eyes New Texas Oil Field Venture
C H Willoughby, a steady operator, predicts a major oil field in Southwest Reeves County Texas. Indications point to renewed investor confidence and cooperation as checks arrive and old stockholders resume payments. The Willoughby No 1 well has reached 602 feet despite past delays and is expected to be refinanced and run steadily again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Willoughby
Texas
Reeves County
Mr. Willoughby
Wells Progress in Fort Stockton Area Drilling
Fort Stockton field reports steady drilling on Grant No. 12 and Quinby No. 1 wells under railway surveys. Grant No. 6 continues in hard lime formation, while Frank Bower travels from Wichita to arrange re start on Bower Hale and Lamb well. Machinery at Troy well awaits special casing equipment and related tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Quinby
T. & St. Louis
Frank Bower
Wichita
Kansas
Hale & Lamb
University Land
Troy
Com
J. W. Grant
Library Board Meeting Set for June Seventh
The Carnegie Library Board will hold its annual meeting on June 7 at 4 o clock to elect officers for the coming year. All business matters concerning the library’s welfare will be addressed. The library is free to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Carnegie Library Board
Libr
Mrs King and family head to Fort Worth visit
Mrs. Jim King, her children, and her mother departed last week for Fort Worth to visit at the latter’s home for an unspecified period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim King
Fort Worth
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C. M. Houghton
Barstow, Texas
Bankhead
West Texas G. OF C
Carlsbad Road
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