Man O War rabbits star in Out Our Way derby
The Enterprise reports Man O' War spotted but not caught in the July 3 jackrabbit derby. Buck Simmons and four assistants netted but Man O' War escaped. Plans include an elephant trap and a motorboat chase as the fleet West Texas jackrabbits defy land speed.
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N. F. Chapman
Enterprise
Buck Simmons
Man O’ War
West Texas
Jal
N. M
Billy Cole Roberson
Norman Eisenwine
Bobby Wilcox
Marvin Roberson
Red Bluff
Chapman
Tex Arnold
Barney Hubbs
Dick Toll
Rabbit
Barney
Pecos voters weigh $120000 school bond in special election
Pecos Independent School District asks for a large turnout to decide a 120000 bond issue for a new elementary school to replace the condemned building and temporary shacks. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm in the library basement with judges W F Alexander Velma Turner and G B Finley.
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Hether Pecos
Pecos Independent School District
W. F. Alexander
Velma Turner
G. B. Finley
Board Stock & Company of Austin
Moisture Near Top Of Gates In Red Bluff Reservoir
Red Bluff reservoir near spillway gates rose to near top as Pecos watershed floods valley. At noon 280000 acre feet impounded, outflow 5000 second feet. some land flooded along river. Judge J E Starles says outflow may rise if inflow increases. about 20000 acre feet released as precaution.
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Hepecos Valley
Red Bluff
Pecos
New Mexico
J. E. Starles
Port Dagget Injured In Horse Fall On KC Ranch
Port Dagget, a prominent West Texas cattleman, was injured Tuesday when a horse fell with him on the KC ranch, 50 miles north of Toyah. He was taken to a local hospital and found to have a broken collar bone. He is convalescing nicely.
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Port Dagget
West Texas
Toyah
Dagget
Pecos Water Cleared of Contamination by Health Lab
Dr. S. W. Bohls of the Texas Department of Health Laboratory in Austin reports Pecos water shows no contamination after tests of two samples collected June 3. The findings were released this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
S. W. Bohls
Texas Department of Health Laborator
Ies
Austin
Welcome To Pecos newcomers welcomed by The Enterprise
The Enterprise lists new Pecos residents this week including J. L. Hair R. H. Hughes W. B. Crow Sr C. P. Powell and B. C. Curtis Porter Fancher as arrivals and names them for local notice.
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The
Enterprise
Pecos
J. L. Hair
R. H. Hughes
W. B. Crow, Sr
C. P. Powell
B. C. Curtis
Red Bluff Beach Opening Postponed
Red Bluff reservoir bathing beach opening delayed to Sunday June 20. Red Bluff Water Power Control District aims to complete all arrangements by then. A swimmer float, motorboat and lifeguard will be on site, and shoreline near the clubhouse and dam cleared for beach use. Officials expect a large crowd as the lake nears full capacity.
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Red Bluff Reservoir
Red Bluff
Turpin to Head Lions in Pecos Club Election
Bill Turpin was elected president of the Pecos Lions club at the weekly luncheon. Other officers named include George Milner as vice president and Paul Dowling as secretary treasurer. Discussion covered a county city health unit with a $40,000 annual cost and shared county plans for Reeves Ward and Winkler counties.
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George Milner
Bill Turpin
Pecos Lions Club
Paul Dowling
Pat Moran
Dick Chambers
A. C. Douglas
Ted Ruhlen
Bill Sherrod
J. E. Starley
Harold Lindley
Bell County
Reeves
Ward
Winkler
Lindley
C. R. Roberts
Wink
City Eyes Free Mail Delivery For Pecos
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce moved toward free city mail delivery after voting in support and sending a letter to Postmaster M. W. Collie with the post office’s inspector report. The plan, awaiting a Washington survey, would require house numbering street signs and sidewalk repairs. it promises two cent local letters, preserves three cent out-of-town map rates, and could ease post office congestion and expand employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
M. W. Collie
Washington
Postoffice Department
Collie
CCC Enrollment Set for July in Local Area
Mrs Gladys Pask, local director, says a regular CCC enrollment will be held in July. The agency aims to attract many local applicants early and place all who apply, with same rules as prior enrollments and possible minor regulation tweaks.
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C. Cc. C
Gladys Pask
City Aldermen form health unit study committee
A City Council panel appointed D F Yard George Ross and R G Middleton to study creating a city county health unit. They will work with a women’s committee led by Mrs. Keith Camp and others to explore costs and staffing including a city nurse at about 75 dollars monthly with state support likely covering half the eight thousand dollar annual budget.
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D. F. Yard
George Ross
R. G. Middleton
Keith Camp
Harry Pryor
T. B. Pruett
Milford Howard
Pecos Rodeo and Celebration Draws Big Inquiries
Reservations pour in for the eighth annual Pecos Rodeo and celebration on July 3 and 4. Buck Jackson notes strong signs of record attendance as top riders from Fort Worth and Mesquite reserve rooms. With 2000 in prize money and events including calf roping and a jackrabbit derby, two matinee and two night shows are planned plus a parade and free rodeo tickets for entrants.
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Pecos
Buck Jackson
Buck Buck Stewart
Fort Worth
Lloyd Jenkins
Schate
Joel K. Walker
Jackson
The
Rodeo Association
Southwest
Council Discusses Pecos Sewer System Improvement
City council members debated Pecos sewer needs this week without action. High Pecos River water backed into the system, stressing the need for a disposal plant to prevent sewage discharge into the river, which officials say violates state law. A bond election may be required to fund improvements.
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Pecos
Pecos River
Pecos Boy Scout Allen Cox to Attend National Jamboree
The Buffalo Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be represented at the National Jamboree in Washington D C from June 30 to July 9 by Allen Cox of Pecos and Darold Wilson scout official. Cox, a second class scout, will display chamber of commerce exhibits alongside Texas delegates depicting the west.
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Pecos
Boy Scouts
Washington, D. C
Allen
Young Cox
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
West
City Court Park Fund Is Assured
Pecos city officials moved to establish a municipal court this week with Mayor J E Starley appointing a city attorney and a corporation judge, to file delinquent tax suits and oversee city ordinances, reducing dependence on the mayor for court functions. Governor Allred vetoed a 750000 appropriation to buy land for a Big Bend national park, citing funds and land-ownership concerns while supporting full purchase of the acreage and mineral-right reservations. the National Park Service would develop the park if the state provides land, attracting visitors as Pecos seeks a gateway project.
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Pecos
J. E. Starley
James V. Allred
Big Bend
Allred
National Park Service
Buck Jackson Hosts Rodeo Celebration Son Born
Drins and cigars are on Buck Jackson general manager of the eighth Pecos rodeo and celebration. He and Mrs. Jackson are the proud parents of a son and heir a bouncing baby boy.
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Buck Jackson
Pecos
Mrs. Jackson
Pecos chamber weighs Red Bluff barbecue celebration
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposed barbecue and regional celebration at Red Bluff Reservoir to highlight the project. A committee was formed to estimate costs and details, aiming to host about 10 000 people in six weeks to two months with officials including Gov Allred invited to speak. The plan is to be reported at the June 22 meeting.
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Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Red Bluff Reservoir
Red Bluff
Chamber of Commerce
Postal Receipts Signal Strong Quarter Gain
Postal receipts rose 45 percent in the April to June quarter versus last year. If the current pace holds through June, the full quarter may reach a 50 percent gain. The April to June period, typically weak, may rival the year end rush, with prospects for the strongest quarter yet.
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Apri
Utility Head Visits Red Bluff Reservoir
R. L. Bowen of Fort Worth, president of the Community Public Service Company, visited the Red Bluff reservoir and power plant Wednesday. He traveled by plane. Also with him were Owen Floyd of Dallas and Vernon L. Sullivan of El Paso, consulting engineers for the Red Bluff project.
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R. L. Bowen
Fort Worth
Community Public Service Company
Red Bluff
Owen Floyd
Dallas
Vernon L. Sullivan
el Paso
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CCC
Council of Women
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy
Wilson
Sir Harry Lauder
Los Angeles
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Miss Greta Lauder
Sir Harry
United States
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