Pecos Sought as Common Freight Point by Burford
F W Burford of Burford Oil asks Texas Railway Commission to designate Pecos as a common point to lower differential freight rates on oil and other commodities. He argues Pecos now ships large tonnage and merits parity with Midland and Big Spring. Santa Fe already offers fair oil rates from Pecos and a five day Chicago service. Automobile deniers also push for Pecos common point status citing Michigan to Pecos car charges. Burford says the commission may rule favorable if evidence is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Burford
Burford Oil Company
Texas Railway Commission
Burford
Texas & Pacific
Warfield
Midland
Big Spring
Eigen
Pecos
Santa Fe
Chicago
Michigan
Michigan + Midland
Railway Commission
Burford Oil to Start Cracking Units at Burford Refinery
Burford Oil Company will begin operation next week of new cracking units at its Pecos refinery boosting crude capacity to 4000 barrels daily and producing high grade anti knock gasoline for planes and gas motors. Graver Corporation completes installation as John J Thomas announces plans. Burford also takes control of Skelly Oil pipeline from Winkler fields to Pecos with 10 000 barrels daily capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burford Oil Company
John J.thomas
Graver Corporation
Buiders
Jenkins
I Winkler
Burford
Skelly Oil Company
Winkler Fields
Pecos
Donald Runyon Receives B D Degree at Denver
Donald Mark Runyon, a Pecos boy, will receive the Bachelor of Divinity degree at the Graduate School of Theology on the 14th in Denver. He has been active in Methodist circles, serving as pastor and assistant pastor at three churches. He plans to pursue a PhD at Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University starting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iff Graduate School of Theology
Donald Mark Runyon
Pecos
Runyon
Denver
Union Theological Seminary
Columbia University
Highways and Towns Clash Over Texas Route Changes
The Central Texas Press Association urged that highway relocations use the shortest feasible routes while protecting small towns that rely on tourist traffic for revenue. It emphasized balancing progress with livelihood, noting that compromises are common and temporary losses occur during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Central Texas
Town agog over new post office Friday
Town residents celebrate the opening of a new post office with pride in federal presence and clean facilities. The piece praises the local postal workers and urges the chamber of commerce to improve storefronts while hinting at future needs for a federal building and janitorial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Building
Wadley-Wilson Co merger unites West Texas stores
Wadley-Wilson Co joins Grissom Robert son Sunset Stores in a major West Texas and New Mexico merger unifying 22 stores including Pecos Odessa Midland Carlsbad Roswell Artesia Hope Portales and Clovis. The alliance aims to boost buying power and improve service while keeping current personnel and regional leadership in place under Nance Wilson and Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Wadley-Wilson Co
Grissom- Robertson Group
Sunset
Best
New Mexico
Watiey-Wilson
Pecos
Odessa
Midland
Joyce-Pruitt
Carlsbad
Roswell
Artesia
Hope, Portales
Clovis
Austin Jones
Big Spring
Carter Trouston Group
Plainview
Grissom
Kilene
Colorado
Coleman
Hasxels
Vernon
Quanah
Nance
Wilson
Y. Barron
Wadley
Orla Service Station Changes Ownership
In Reeves county a major sale transfers Orla Service Station to Hall Olds of Best by Henry Gilman and Doc Alexander with immediate management change. Alexander and Gilman resign as mayor and chief of police to allow Olds to hold both posts. Orla lies 45 miles north of Pecos along Highway 17 between Pecos and Carlsbad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orla
Hall Olds
Best
Henry Gilman
Doc Alexander
Alexander and Gilman
Olds
Reeves County
Pecos
Carlsbad
Woman lawmaker finds her place or applesauce claim
A Philadelphia Inquirer publicist remarks after 145 women were elected to state legislatures last November. He says the woman lawmaker has found her place, but others deride the claim as merely widening her scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Zimmer Roddy Displays New Marquette Car at Buick Agency
Zimmer Roddy Buick displays General Motors new Marquette light Six at its Second and Cedar showroom drawing crowds. The car features a non overhead valve motor, five to one compression, multiple color options, and a price slightly over $1,000. Buick showcases additional latest models and offers demonstrations to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors Company
Zimmer-Roddy
Buick
Second and
Cedar
Power Co installs Hi-Lime Telephones in West Texas
Texas Louisiana Power Company completes a 30000 dollar project to place Hi-Lime carrier current telephones on high lines between Pecos Wink Fort Stockton and Girvin. The system uses 33000 and 66000 volt lines as phone lines with a diaphone for direct connections, expected to cut tolls and save time. GE reps G A Plank and C A Waugh lead the installation. Jimmy Smith assists. Chamber of commerce washed windows. Pecos reports all well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Pecos
Wink
Fort Stockton
Girvin
G. A. Plank
C. A. Waugh
General Electric Company
Jimmy Smith
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
Chamber of Commerce
Lockhart Spuds State 2 Well In Loving County Field
Lockhart & Co. spudded in on their new location in Loving county section 222 block 3 near the pool center. Hazel No 1 is drilling below 1355 feet. Hazel No 2 below 2460 feet. Johnson 2 in section 20 block 56 NW Loving county runs six and five eighths inch casing to about 8900 feet. Johnson 1 showed oil two years ago and they expect to reach the sand in the next 200 to 300 feet. In Reeves county, Heinby et al Brooks 1 resumes below 100 feet in section 16 block 69 PL S. L. north of Toyah. Pennwell Bowles 1 finished casing, cementing, depth 5416 feet, will resume soon. Whitewell Hershenson 1 cemented ten inch casing at 1485 feet. total depth 1586 feet. Southern Crude Oil Purchasing Companys Kloh 1 at 1405 feet, straightening a crooked hole. Culberson county Hickey & Steves drilling below 2250 feet on O. Finley 1. Hillyer et al McGregor 1 runs 15 inch casing to 945 feet. New crew on the rig progressing. Deep Rock-Grisham Hunter new location standby to move in next days. Continued on Last Page.
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Lockhart & Co
Loving County
Reeves County
Heinby Et al
Brooks 1
Section
S. L
Toyah
Culberson County
Hickey & Steves
O. Finley
Hillyer
McGregor
Colwell Announces Graham-Paige Agency in Pecos
Sirnest Colwell announces the opening of a Graham-Paige car agency in Pecos using the Zimmer building as headquarters and display room. He took charge last week and is displaying several models. Colwell, owner of Colwell Bakery, represents the Graham-Paige Co which makes a wide range of imodels in various cylinder and body groups. He hopes to have most types on display this year and invites the public to visit for a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirnest Colwell
Graham-Paige
Pecos
Zimmer
Grahham-Paige Co
Colwell
Colwell Bakery
Graham- Paige
El Paso Detour Declared Good Road by Citizens
Local residents who used the Pecos to El Paso detour say it is a good road. The five mile stretch is no worse than the main highway through Culberson County and Bankhead line is superior to other east west routes. Camp owners report a June vacation rush as schools end and tourism rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
el Paso
Culberson County
Airport Purchase Considered By C. C.
The Chamber of Commerce nears buying a 150 acre tract a mile southwest of the city for a permanent field. The site on Balmorhea highway is level, well drained, and near Mountain View addition. Bids target two tracts with price within reach for the business group. Awaiting purchase in weeks with immediate clearing and a Pecos port designation. K. M. Regan and R. L. Toll assist the aviation committee led by Ralph Sparks. The site is favored for low preparation costs and proximity, with plans for a hangar and fueling facilities. Flying schools and service from incoming ships are sought, keeping Pecos as a possible regular passenger and mail stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View Addition
Pecos
K. M. Regan
R. L. Toll
Aviation Committee
Ralph Sparks
Sever
Methodists Win and Lose In Lavenders Versus Whites Ball Game
In a dramatic Alkali Park clash the Lavenders edged the Whites 13 to 12 in a women’s three home run duel. Mrs Vascoca led with three homers, while Mrs Wall and Mrs Clark hit two each. Mrs Davis starred in the field as the sole calm fielder amid a raucous crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Alkali Park
Vascoca
Wall
Clark
Davis
Brick paving to cover six El Paso alleys after council approval
Grading under way for six blocks between First and Third streets Cedar and Cypress will be paved with a brick top on caliche base. The project, granted by the City Council on petitions from El Paso Biulithic Company, aims to provide durable, repairable alley surface and easy future replacement. Pat Moran returns to Enterprise office to power the press and tease readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Biulithic Company
Simms Named New Young Co Manager in Pecos Store
Carl Montgomery resigns as Pecos Young Furniture manager to run his own Carlsbad store. R R Simms named new Pecos manager by Dr J D Young, owner. Simms comes from Midland Exchange Furniture, with wife assisting. Montgomery and wife were active in Lions Club and chamber. Dr Young expresses pride in the transition and continued store policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simms
New Young Co
Carl Montgomery
Young Furniture Company of
Pecos
Carlsbad
N. M
R. R. Simms
J. D. Young
Mr. Simms
Midland
Exchange Furniture Company
J. D. Young Corporation
Montgomery
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
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Ctue
Thomas
Donald Runyon
Wadley - Wilson Co
West Texas Group of Stores
Marquette
Tme
Hemby
Pennwell
Bowles 1
Comany
Graham-Paige Agency
C. C
Methodists
Pat Moran
Enterprise
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