Collie Named NRA Head for Electrical Code Area
Precrotenent of Bill Collie airman of the committee of Electrical Code Authority for the Soy area was announced by M F Bauman chair of district 10. The area includes Loving Ward Crane Upton Reagan Reeves Pecos Crockett Brewster Terrell Presidio and Jeff Davis. Two more committeemen will be appointed from Midland and Alpine to handle complaints and administer affairs for electrical contractors. Collie will refer information to Bauman who covers Texas Oklahoma and part of New Mexico. The committee has authority to refer code offenders for arraignment in federal court.
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Bill Colliairman
Committee of Eectrical Code Authority
Key
M. F. Bauman
District 10
Midland
Alpine
NRA
Collie
Bauman
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Malaria Cases Rise As Mosquito Populations Climb
Austin reports a sharp May rise in malaria cases linked to a parallel mosquito increase. Health notes milder winter and rainfall boosted breeding. residents urged to eliminate standing water, clean yards, fix leaks, and screen barrels to curb spread.
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Austin
Texas’ State Department of Health
Health Department
Rainfall Reported by Reeves County Catceman
Howard Collier, a prominent Reeves county catceman, said Saturday he received scattered rains on his properties. The Panhandle near Orla got a good fall, though not enough to satisfy needs, he stated.
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Howard Collier
Reeves County
Catceman
Orla
Howard
Burford refinery to open cracking unit in Pecos
Five years ago the Enterprise reported the Burford refinery would open a new cracking unit within days enabling production of the finest gasoline in Pecos. The Chamber planned to purchase an airport east of the flying field with several committees at work. Ernest Colwell opened a Graham Paige agency. Pecos Wadley Wilson store joined Grissom Robertson chain. Rumor circulated Midland bid for the federal building.
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Burford
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Wadley-Wilson
Grissom-Robertson
Farmers Seek Refunds For Pink Bollworm Costs
Farmers from across the region meet this week to plan securing a refund of pink boll worm costs. Tests at new city wells south of town show flow of 900 gallons per minute.
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New City
Firestone Dealers Hear Film Demonstration at Hotel Brandon
About thirty to forty Firestone dealers and sales reps from the area attended a sales conference at the Hotel Brandon lounge Friday night. The highlight was a film showing the making of Firestone tires as featured at the Century of Progress exposition.
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Firestone
Hotel
Brandon
Open Campaign on Predatory Life in Pecos Area
A campaign began June 1 to eradicate predatory wildlife in Pecos to protect game birds. The Pecos Game Protective Association invites all locals to participate using any killing method with a 1000 point qualification system. Scoring awards 100 points for eagles and 75 for bobcats, 50 for coyotes, 30 for chaparral and roadrunners, 25 for crows and hawks.
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Pecos
James L. Kincannon
Eagle
Bobcat
Wildcat
Coyote
Chaparal
Roadrunner
How One Woman Lost 20 Lbs of Fat
A health ad touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims taking half a teaspoonful in hot water each morning leads to fat loss in three weeks, plus increased energy and clearer skin. It promises easy refunds if not convinced and lists Sanders Drug Co as a point of sale.
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Sanders Drug Co
America
School tax campaign nets $1000. needs $2000 more
Approximately $1000 has been collected in delinquent school taxes after a Pecos school board campaign to secure payments for needed improvements. Officials say about three thousand dollars or more is badly needed to fund the school system.
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Pecos
Owl contest prizes to be shown in downtown window
Owl contest totals 20 points and closes September 1. Prizes will be displayed soon in a downtown store window.
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Owl
Sinclair Film Shown To Local Station Owners
A Sinclair Refining Co. film detailing its large advertising and sales drive was shown Monday morning to all local Sinclair station owners. The screening took place in Brandon’s lounge room, with G. A. Hopper, local distributor, serving as host.
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Sinclair Refining Co
Sinclair
Brandon
G. A. Hopper
New Service A Pecos Business Men Edition 1934
A new service is now available to Pecos business men in the form of the 1934 edition of Thomas' business directory. The publication promises updated listings, rates, and practical guidance for shopkeepers and merchants navigating local commerce.
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Pecos
Thomas
Register of American Manufacturers Released for Reference
A recently received copy by H. P. Davis at the Chamber of Commerce lists every American manufacturer, their product, and address, in a 4509 page volume for reference use.
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Register of
H. P. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
America
Davis
Former Ward County Official Indicted for Misuse of Funds
H. J. Wade, ex sheriff of Ward County and recent CWA administrator, was indicted by a federal grand jury in El Paso last week. The charges allege misappropriation of federal funds. Wade remains at liberty on bond.
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H. J. Wade
Ward County
CWA
el Paso
Wade
Liberty
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Loving
Ward
Crane
Ton
Reagan
Reeves
Crockett, Brewster, Terrell
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Eral Court
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Rysta LS
Dixie
West Texas Refining Co
McMystery Joe
Joe
Congress
Lubbock
Texas News
Ernest Colwell
Graham-Paige Automobile Agency
Charles A. Young
Balmorhes
Game Association
Leader Grocery Co
Pecos Mercantile Co
Sinclair Film
Jane
Helen
Westinghouse
Will
Izx
Cole
Ad SV Se
Louis Roberson
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