This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
5
The Christian softball club defeated Balmorhea 6-4 on Thursday night in Barstow. Sidney Sharp and Bob Fletcher pitched for the Christians as Balmorhea hitters collected eight hits. Balmorhea led 4-0 early with two homers but the Christians tied it in the fifth and pulled ahead by two in the sixth.
Friday June 2 Oilers face Fire boys on deck. Monday June 5 Mentone plays Christians. Tuesday June 6 Fireboys meet Barstow.
For sale 1938 Chevrolet Coach in perfect condition. Haynes Motor and Implement Co advertises a right price.
Barstow Indians, the league leaders, beat Mentone 11 to 6 Tuesday night. Arm strong earned the win, allowing six Mentone hits in seven innings as Barstow pulled away after a rough start and capitalized on four Mentone errors in the sixth. Collins, King, and Stewart contributed solid defensive plays to seal the victory.
Robert L. Ripley visits Monahans and will broadcast today at 1 15 p m over KIUN as part of a luncheon and free public program hosted by the Monahans Chamber of Commerce at the high school auditorium. Ripley later travels to Carlsbad for an eyewitness radio account of a cavern blasting. He is in Monahans at the invitation of R King Coke, local Royal Crown Cola manufacturer.
About 21,000 workers in Alaska participate in the old age pension feature of the Social Security Act, reflecting a broad reach of this federal program within the state.
Barstow rallied for four runs in the seventh inning to beat Dr. Peppers 8 7 and seize first place in the local softball standings. Armstrong started the comeback, Love singled, Browning delivered, and Red Howard capped the rally with a four bagger as Barstow erased a 7 4 deficit. Taylor allowed nine Barstow hits while Dorris and Armstrong kept Dr Peppers to eight.
A light column reports on summer rhythms in Pecos including church groups pausing for the year, a new Notes of Progress service, and local events. Items mention a red railway express truck, Ford Chapman guiding kindergarten pupils, Memorial Day reflections, and planned Water Carnival activities in Balmorhea and Stockton.
Barstow remains undefeated as Pecos softball standings show five wins and one loss through six weeks. Mentone and Firemen trail, with Builders and Christians tied for third, Dr Pepper s in fifth, Mentone sixth, as the Dr Peppers face the Fireboys in a decisive clash and out of town games draw crowds.
Balmorhea is slated to host the First Cavalry Division maneuvers in the coming fall, with Major General Breese and Senator Sheppard confirming the plan and central location for South Texas troops. Last year troops came from Fort Bliss Clark and McIntosh to the Texas town.
Mrs. H. L. Magee returned from Lubbock after visiting Miss Mary Magee and Mrs. J. E. Hartley. Miss Magee accompanied her to visit here for a time.
H. L. Kirby has moved to Pecos to serve as territory representative for the Sinclair Company. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walters arrived Wednesday to spend a few days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Young. Betty Jean Rhodes, 11, niece of the Rhodes and Young families, was here this week visiting relatives and lives in McCamey.
Mrs. J A Crane drove to Kerrville this week to visit her son James who has been attending school at Schreiner Institute.
Williams Auto Sales becomes Pecos Studebaker distributor led by F B Williams from El Paso. Located in Bell's Garage the agency handles Commander President and Champion lines with new models on display.
Frank Cooper of Mentone traveled to Pecos on business Tuesday reporting a routine professional engagement during the local visit.
Walker Pipe and Supply Co in Monahans Texas dismantling several 80 000 barrel steel tanks along with plates from 3 16 to 5 8 inch thick size about 6 by 18 feet and 150 000 feet of used lumber plus steel beams water well casing and line pipe available for sale.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.