Softball League Nears Completion of First Half
The Pecos Softball League enters the home stretch of the first half with seven teams chasing leaders Zimmer Jack's Oasis and Fireboys. The Fireboys have won their last three after five games, challenging the top pair. Mentone and Monahans battle for cellar, while standings reflect games through June 18 as reported by official scorer Charlie Monahan.
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Pecos
Zimmer
Jack’s Oasis
Fireboys
Mentone
Monahans
Charlie Monahan
Rattlers Defeat Barstow 12 8 in Friday Night Victory
Dorris, Barstow's star pitcher, suffered another loss as the Rattlers defeated Mentone 12 to 8 Friday night. Mentone led only in the first inning 3-2 before the Rattlers pulled away. Barstow's Dorris and Lewis shared pitching duties against Mentone's Hoag and Wilson.
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Dorris
Barstow
Rattlers
Mentone
Dorris and Lewis
Mentone, Hoag and Wilson
Klinger Earns Win as Jack's Oasis Top Gassers 11-10
Jack's Oasis softballers moved up in the standings by beating the Southern Union Gassers 11 to 10 last Thursday night. Klinger earned the win with Stubblefield, while Lee Savage took the loss. The Gassers had nine hits in seven innings. Oasis had 12 hits and 11 runs. Doty and Precit were behind the plate.
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Jack’s Oasis Softballers
Southern Union Gassers
Klinger
Stubblefield
Oasis
Lee Savage
Gassers
Jack
Jack's Oasis Splits With Monahans In Doubleheader
Oasis drops opener 38 to 2 after Monahans bats erupt with six runs in the fifth inning. Klinger takes the loss for Jack's while Wortham notches the win for Monahans. Precit and Pierce lead off both clubs. Game two features Lewellen holding Oasis to one hit until Stubblefield shuts them down over four scoreless innings.
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Jack
Pierce
Lewellen
Monahans
Oasis Bays
Stubblefield
Edward Arnold Stars in Sutter Biography Film at Grand
Edward Arnold leads as General John Sutter in Universal’s Sutter’s Gold showing Sunday and Monday at the Grand theatre. The drama centers on the 1849 gold rush with a battle scene featuring Fremont troops, cannons, and fort defenses.
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Edward Arnold
Sunday
General John Sutter
Fort Sutter
John Sutter
Sutter
Grand Theatre Sun
Mon
Fremont
Hollywood
James Cruze
Cruze
California
Jack Kirkland
Walter Woods
Blaise Cendrars
Binnie Barnes
Katharine Alexander
Addison Richards
Montagu Love
Robert Warwick
Harry Carey
John Miljan
Bryant Washburn
Community News Briefs From Fabens to Balmorhea
Rev and Mrs A A McCloskey and family of Fabens visited friends here with Clifford Bruce accompanying them. Several local families including Humphreys, Cleveland, Moore, and Oley Cleveland traveled between Fabens Big Spring Carlsbad and Kent visiting relatives. Loretta Williams Ruth Williams stopovers El Paso Centennial trips, Balmorhea visits and Toyah homecomings noted.
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A. A. McCloskey
Fabens
Clifford Bruce
J. T. Humphreys
Carlsbad
Louise
Hubert Cleveland
Louisiana
J. L. Moore
Oley Cleveland
Kent
Marshall
Moore
Ruth Williams
el Paso
Katherine Powell
Miss Williams
Tommy Williams
Leroy
Toyah
Pecos
B. Cleveland
Arkansas
Plan Dress For The Hot Weather
Denton reports a focus on cool office wear for hot days. Silk is being dropped in favor of cottons, dimities, silks dotted swisses, and new lightweight fabrics. Office dresses are simple, street length with short sleeves, tiny collars, ribbon belts, and minimal trimming, aiming for comfort and practicality.
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Crash
Dimity
CIA
Stockton Water Carnival Attended by Kilbert Garrett and Hart
Kilbert Garrett and A. Z. Hart attended the Stockton Water Carnival on Sunday, taking part in the community event and enjoying the activities along the riverfront.
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Kilbert Garrett
A. Z. Hart
Stockton
Wink man visits Pecos with friends
Bob Brannon of Wink was visiting Pecos on Saturday with friends.
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Bob Brannon
Wink
Pecos
Sheriff Sale Notice in Pecos Texas Blocks Ninth Street Property
Reeves County sheriff publicizes a 1936 sale of land in Pecos from Ted Ruhlen and A D Tucker. The notice cites a 1996 order of sale, sets August 4 at the Reeves County courthouse for cash bidding, and lists Oak Street frontage. Local notices feature community residents visiting Pecos and surrounding towns.
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State OF Texas
County of
Reeves
District Court
Dallas County
Geo. H. Harwood
Ted Ruhlen
A. D. Tucker
Texas Biulithic Company A Corporation
Louis Roberson
Reeves County
Texas
Towit
Pecos
Oak Street
Court House
A. PD. Tucker
Levy
G. A. Maley
Mr and Mrs Keith Camp Attend Stockton Water Carnival
Mr and Mrs Keith Camp attended the Stockton Water Carnival and the golf tournament on Sunday.
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Keith Camp
Stockton
Red Bluff News Briefs On Local Work And Social Aims
Installation of valves and gates at the south end of the conduit is finished. A Lundin crew was laid off as the work area narrows. Elizabeth Aiken returns to LaGrange Illinois after visiting Cummings. Pat Schooler receives a shower and moves to Kermit. Red Bluff F C C hosts banco party with prizes for Schooler Fitzgerald and Dorris. Wed night visit includes Mr and Mrs Schooler farewell. Billie Cole Roberson visits Pecos, fishing with Robert Coffey. Woodylee Haile to New Mexico for progress edition work. Ralph Williams and son attend Fort Stockton Water Carnival.
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Lundin
Elizabeth Aiken
C. E. Cummings
LaGrange
Illinois
Pat Schooler
Friendly Club
Kermit
Red Bluff F. C. C
R. W. Coffey
Banco
Jimmie Fitzgerald
C. A. Dorris
Cowden Family and Mrs Graves Evans Visit Town
Mr and Mrs Bill Cowden and their children along with Mrs Graves Evans arrived from their ranch this week to shop and visit in town.
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Sid Kyle
Bill Cowden
Graves Evans
Blanchards Plan Move to Snyder Home
Mr and Mrs Cleve Blanchard and daughter left for Snyder to establish a future home. Blanchard has served as prescription clerk at City Pharmacy for two years. Dr and Mrs Hilliard Camp traveled to Stockton on Sunday to attend the Water Carnival and golf tournament.
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Cleve Blanchard
Snyder
Mr. Blanchard
City
Mrs. Hilliard Camp
Stockton
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Bing
Lun
Team Po
Oasis Firemen Vo
Mentone Eo
F Barstow
Doty and
Precit
Kenneth Slack
Virgie Fulgin
K. K. Prestridge
Billy
Red Bluff
Warren Collings
Clive Jones
Fort Stockton
Blanche Bean
Community Public Service Co
K. B. Daniel Jr
Big Spring
Harold Wise
Lynn Richardson
Fort Davis
George Dabney
Barbara
Norma Jean
Patsy Humphries
Balmorhea
Claudia Seay
Kate Hopper
Fay’ King
Tye
Baptist Church
F. W. Burkholder
W. M. Garlick
J. J. Pope
Arrington
B. F. Powell
Hamlin
Jey
DIXIE
Koro
AY Dixie
Aio
Aaa
Sheriff’s Sale
Beverly Chambers
Mrs. Mora Culp
Slaton
Fenton Alley
Ira J. Bell
Schlitz Brewer
U. S
Sut la Abeba
Schlitz
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company
Milwaukee, Wisc
J.S.B. Co
Milwaukee
Billie Cole Roberson
Robert Coffey
Woodylee Haile
New Mexico
Ralph Williams
Ralph Williams, Jr
Fort Stock
Ton
Coeing
Nameeunege
Baldwin Laboratories, Inc
Saegertown
MO. J. Ivy
Pecos, Texas
C. E. Armstrong
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Hinkle Drug Co
J. L. Kincannon
Grand Theatre
Elliott & Waldron
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
Hudson & Hudson
Attorneys-At-Law
Camp Dean Building
Pecos Federal Savings
Galbraith Steel and
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Evan J. Wood
Pecos Valle
Sign Shop
Otto
the Electric Shop
Pill Collie
Home Furniture Co
J.B. Cotter
Crane, Texas
W. W. Dean
Mer. Pecos Abstract
General Insurance
J.G. Murray
Pecos Furniture
Hubbard & Ker
Collings-Wilson CO
Insurance and Loans
Sol Mayer
R. G. Middleton
K. M. Regan
Clarence Bell
H. L. Holloway
Ass’t
Paul Dowling
Albert Sisk
FDIC
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