Frome murder tale credits go to others say local officers
Readers see a detective story by Sheriff Chris P Fox of El Paso that omits local officers who aided the Frome murder inquiry. Reeves county Pecos and state police worked from the start but receive no credit in the fiction. The piece laments lack of public acknowledgment for real investigators.
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Detective Story
Chris P. Fox
el Paso
Reeves County
Pecos
Frome Ear
Ward County records moved to Monahans amid county seat fight
Ward County officials ordered immediate removal of county records to Monahans following the May 10 election result. Barstow supporters sought a restraining order, but the court delayed action. July 2 election set for $150,000 courthouse construction. WPA project funds approved for Pecos schools including band hall, Rotary Field upgrades, and campus beautification.
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Monahans
Barstow
County Commissioners Court
Ralph Burkholder
Irby Dyer
Henry Russell
Hill Hudson
J. A. Crane
Kermit
Ward
John Howard
el Paso
Grissoms Become New Cantalope Producers in Pecos
Mr and Mrs R E Grissom emerge as new cantaloupe growers in Pecos aiming for a strong season. They cultivate about 65 acres on the old experimental farm west of town and plan to plant 30 to 35 more acres within two weeks, reaching nearly 100 acres. The 65 acres show a fine stand and promise a bright crop, with picking expected in ten days to two weeks and shipping to begin in about three weeks.
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Pecos
R. E. Grissom
Grissoms
Bob Starley Praised for Saving Boy from Water Tank
Young Bob Starley was credited with saving five year old Billy Roberts from drowning after he fell into a water tank at the Young Bell residence. He jumped in and pulled the child to safety before he swallowed water. Judge and Mrs J E Starley are his parents.
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Bob Starley
Billy Roberts
Roberts
R. A. Roberts
Young Bell
Bob
Judge
J. E. Starley
Mrs. Casey Elected Pecos Carnegie Library President
Mrs. T. Y. Casey won the Pecos Carnegie Library board presidency for two years at a meeting hosted by retiring president Mrs. J. E. Starley. Officers named included first vice president Mrs. Starley, second vice president Mrs. W. W. Dean, secretary Mrs. Lillie Cole and treasurer Mrs. Tom McClure. The unit noted library expansions, new volumes, and free loans for local residents of six months or more.
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T. Y. Casey
Pecos
Carnegie Library
Pecos Ninth Annual Rodeo Builds Stock and Plans
Rodeo manager Keezie Duncan reports 50 head of white faced calves leased from Port Daggett completing stock for Pecos ninth annual rodeo. Brahma bulls Mexican steers and bucking horses are on feed. Four Midland junior ropers join Petroleum Day events with a Midland motorcade. Diamond Dick the trick horse will headline with Phillips. Governor attendees uncertain. gubernatorial candidates plan to send representatives.
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Pecos
Keezie Duncan
Port Daggett
Midland
Bill Collyns
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Phillips
Sheffield
Diamond Dick
Phillips
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Rodeo Committee
Jimmy Allred
William McCraw
Senator Connally Unable To Attend Pecos Rodeo
Senator Tom Connally telegraphed L M Pittman that a prior engagement would prevent his attendance at the ninth annual Pecos rodeo on July 2 and 3. He hopes to visit the region later in the summer or fall.
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Senator Connally
Tom Connally
L. M. Pittman
Pecos
Lions Push Biggs For District Post
The Pecos Lions Club backed J. F. Pop Biggs for district 2-T governor next year with the 1939 convention set for El Paso. Announcement of his candidacy will come at Fort Stockton tonight, and the club challenged Fort Stockton to an attendance contest. Dr. Harold Lindley was chosen as delegate to the Oakland California international convention this summer. Evelyn Sue Moldave of Brownwood played piano at the luncheon, and Lillian Young attended as the club's Fort Stockton Water Carnival entrant.
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Pecos Lions Club
J. F
Pop) Biggs
el Paso
Fort Stockton
Harold Lindley
Oakland
Calif
Evelyn Sue Moldave
Brownwood
Joe Wolf
Lillian Young
Judge Drane Injured In Moving Car Incident
District Judge J. A. Drane suffered a dislocated shoulder during a high speed car ride from Kermit to Pecos. Fellow travelers W. L. Kerr and Whit Waide pulled him back to safety as a door attempted to close while the vehicle sped along.
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Bill Kerr
Whit Waide
Kermit
J. A. Crane
California
Greenville
Pennsylvania
J. A. Drane
Pecos
Judge Drane
W L. Kerr
Barstow Farmers Farm Association Organized in Ward County
Barstow forms the Barstow Farmers Farm Association to promote farmers welfare in Ward County. S. R. Carr named president, Walter G. Burkholder vice president, Joe Matthews temporary secretary. Sixteen farmers joined. The group voted to affiliate with the Texas Agricultural Association to gain mutual benefits and address local farm problems.
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Ward County
Barstow
S. R. Carr
Walter G. Burkholder
Joe Matthews
Texas Agricultural Association For Mutual Benefit
Producers Asked For Information On 1937 Production
County agent Joe L. Matthews noted several Reeves and Ward county farmers have not yet complied with the office request for 1937 production data. Most producers have responded, but the list remains incomplete.
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Joe L. Matthews
Reeves and Ward County
Stockton Motorcade Promotes Fort Stockton Water Carnival
A goodwill motorcade with the Fort Stockton business men and the high school band visited Pecos Wednesday afternoon. They advertised the water carnival coming this weekend using a loud speaker to spread the word.
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Fort Stockton
Pecos
Midland To Send Record Motorcade For Pecos Fourth
Midland plans a large motorcade for Petroleum Day to visit Pecos on July Fourth the final day of the Pecos rodeo. The group may include 75 to 100 cars with Midland backing at 100 percent. Four ropers tied at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show drew crowds and may perform in exhibition ropings or a matched event.
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Midland
West Texas
Pecos
Ben Smith
Bill Collyns
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Fort Worth
New Hopes Raised For Proposed Park At Irving Springs
Ben Smith of the Chamber of Commerce reported at a luncheon that Balmorhea Live stock Company was contacted about land for a state park at Irving Springs. The state owns half a section and at least 500 acres are needed for the project.
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Irving Springs
Ben Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Balmorhea Livestock Company
Pecos Well Represented At Fort Stockton Revue
Fifty-three ranches in Reeves and Ward counties sign up for the 1938 range program. Twenty-six ranchers will defer grazing on one-fourth of their land. About 50 earthen tanks and a similar number of spreader dams and terraces are in or near completion. Contour ridging covers over 250 miles on one Reeves county ranch. Nearly thirty wells drilled on cooperating ranches.
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Reeves
Ward
Joe Matthews
Reeves County
Matthews
Committees Map 4-H Camp Plans
Committees are working on plans for a 4-H Club encampment to be held August 4 5 6 in the Davis Mountains. Club members from ten West Texas counties will attend and about 150 club boys are expected. Details of the plans and program for the encampment will be announced soon. Every 4-H Club member who is actively carrying on a demonstration will be eligible to attend.
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Davis Mountains
West Texas
Six Beauties Enter In Fort Stockton Water Carnival
Six Pecos women compete in the West Texas bathing beauty revue in Fort Stockton with entries from Pecos Enterprise Lions Club Magnolia Petroleum American Legion Chamber of Commerce and city ranks. The show begins at 7 30 p m with contestants required to be present by 7. Elimination for Fort Stockton finalists occurs tonight at Comanche Springs.
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Lillian Young
Kathleen Lewis
Pecos
West Texas
Fort Stockton
Miss Young
The
Lions Club
Miss Lewis
Pecos Enterprise
Shirley
Elizabeth Glasscock
Dorothy Smith
Margie Pouncey
Shirley Glasscock
Magnolia Petroleum
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Stockton
Comanche Springs
Telephone Company Water Tests Near Collier Residence
Engineers from Southwestern Bell and American Telephone and Telegraph inspected water systems on land owned by both companies. The quarter-block property lies just east of the H. T. Collier residence. Plans for future construction were reported but no immediate significance was attached to the tests.
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Southwestern Bell
American Telephone and Telegraph Companies
H. T. Collier
H N McKellar Seeks Reeves County Judge Post
H N McKellar, a Pecos resident for 36 years, announces his candidacy for Reeves County Judge. He has previously served as county judge and county clerk and postmaster, and pledges to serve all fairly, run county affairs economically, and reduce the tax burden to the lowest possible limit.
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H. N. McKellar
Reeves
Uck Kellar
Pecos
El Paso Boosters Visit Pecos During Booster Tour
Pecos welcomed 32 El Paso businessmen on a four day Southwest booster tour. Dudley Yard led a dinner at Brandon Coffee Shop. Mayor B A Toliver delivered a welcome address and the visitors began the program. One guest spent time in jail after pranks by companions.
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Pecos
el Paso
Dudley Yard
Brandon
B. A. Toliver
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