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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
7
Oscar Warren purchases the Cowboy Cafe on Second Street from Joe Hollebeke and continues the same name cooking that distinguished the cafe since the Hilebekes opened it. The Warrens are fine cooks serving genuine home prepared foods.
North of Pecos last Friday drilling begins on multiple oil and gas test wells. Companies include Atlantic Oil Producing Co and G. Bentley et al with depths from 1060 to 2650 feet in lime shells and sand. Gas shows reported, with steady swabbing and shut downs for repairs and orders amid ongoing operations.
Chevrolet promotes Aer stream styling a pointed radiator beaver tail fenders and no draft ventilation with climate comfort. Mohair upholstery safety glass windshield and valve in head six promise performance and economy. Police departments fleets pick it while dealers offer easy G M A C terms and low delivered price.
A Pecos golf delegation visited Fort Stockton to try the new Spring city course in the town park. F C Howe of Pecos Country Club finished third as Watson of Alpine won. the Stockton course shows promise with ample water from local springs. The Pecos group received a warm reception and attended a Saturday night dance.
Gulf Production Co and others drill in sections of GMMBA with depths up to 4661 feet and gas estimates around 40 million cubic feet. Several rigs halt work for orders, repairs, or rework. moving in equipment and cementing casings while Pat Moran et al and other operators specify sections and lines. A family trip to Clovis, New Mexico closes the note.
Mrs Frank Powell reports on the Bankhead Highway era highlighting ranching oil and railroad links along the route through Toyah and surrounding towns with editor notes on progress and regional impact.
Rev. A. A. McCleskey, pastor of the Methodist church, is in a revival meeting at Pyote. The church laymen staged their annual laymen’s program Sunday in the pastor’s absence.
Mrs J M McCleskey of Plain View Texas and Miss Marion Key of Hagerman New Mexico are guests of Rev and Mrs McCleskey.
Mr and Mrs Ben Cleveland spent the past weekend in El Paso with their son Oley.
Misses Hattie Maye Valentine Katherine Powell and Johnnie Maude Brashaers left Saturday for El Paso. Brashaers and Valentine will be in school while Powell will visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Joe Colwell spent the past week in El Paso. Mrs E B Daniel Jn and children are visiting relatives in Monahans.
Mrs. L Harkness of El Paso arrived Monday for a short visit with relatives and friends.
Karl Card of Pecos was a business visitor Tuesday. E. B. Daniel Jr. left Monday for El Paso on business. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Winn and family of Jal arrived in Toyah the past week to make their home. Mr. Winn will be Supt. of
Mrs Winn to teach Mexican children with school program. J J Pope and Mrs Arrington spent Sunday at Barstow and attended Baptist revival. George Keating returned from Austin where he studied at St Edwards Academy. Mrs George Henderson and Helen came back from Louisiana and Dallas. Mrs G R Thompson of Homer Louisiana visits Bennie Cleveland family. Miss Francis Butrum returns from El Paso. attends College of Mines. Miss Helen Schubert of Beatrice Nebraska visits aunt Mrs J F Keating and family.
Mr and Mrs W K Duncan left Monday to establish their home in Pecos.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cargill and Mrs. W. E. Woodencraft joined Toyah residents for Sunday night worship at Pecos church.
Mesdames W. B. and A. B. Burchard were seen shopping in Pecos on Friday, reported by local observers.
Mrs. A. A. Anderson of Van Horn and Mrs. Guy Powell visited Pecos on Monday, joining local residents for social and community activities.
Pecos dealer Jane L Doll reports The B F Goodrich Company has produced a tire with a Life-Saver Golden Ply designed to resist internal heat and blowouts. The Silvertown tire underwent months of torture chamber testing at Akron and long high speed track trials against standard tires with impartial drivers.
Walter Burkholder, a Barstow resident, was in town this week attending to business and visiting friends.
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