Records Fall as Meyer Sets Speed Mark at Indianapolis
Indianapolis race officials report broken records and high speeds as Louis Meyer posts a 109 mph mark and becomes the first to win three times at the speedway. The second-place car also breaks the prior record, while Firestone tires showcase reliability, endurance, and fuel economy under extreme race strain.
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Indianapolis
Louis Meyer
Firestone Res
Meyer
Thestone
Indianpolis
Typhoid Vaccination Protects Individuals and Communities
Dr. John W. Brown urges parents to vaccinate children against typhoid before camps. He warns that creek swimming holes and springs may hide contaminated water and stresses community responsibility. Three shots, a week apart, provide protection. public health measures include sanitation, clean water, fly control, safe milk, and pasteurization.
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Austin
John W. Brown
Brown
Pecos News Highlights water plea and local events
A plea to Pecos residents urges full support for a new water system and attendance at mass meetings. Ina Kress and G. A. Maley wed at Mrs. George Ward’s home. King Well No. 1 progresses after casing arrival, aiming to test oil sand soon. A U S Army flyer squadron arrives to recruit locally for service.
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Ina Kress
G. A. Maley
George Ward
Rev. Faust
Pecos Oil Association
Rotary Whirlwinds Meet Lion Black Tigers Friday
The upcoming game at Rotary Field pits the Rotary Whirlwinds against the Lion Black Tigers on Friday afternoon. Mrs Zerelda Backus aged 98 died Monday at her Balmorhea home after a lingering illness. Twenty five Pecos Boy Scouts plan to attend a Buffalo Trail Council stop in the Davis Mountains next week. New Pecos arrivals over the past year will be honored at a luncheon.
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Rotary
Zerelda Backus
Balmorhea
Pecos
Buffalo Trail Council
Davis Mountains
Cabbage dispute ends with $85 verdict in Pecos suit
This week in Pecos a suit over 5 400 pounds of cabbage led E T Pittman to win 85 damages from Winn Produce Company for failing to fulfill a contract to buy the cabbage.
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Pecos
E. T. Pittman
Winn Produce Company
Truck Driver Galloway Dies in Carlsbad Highway Fire
B V Bad Galloway a truck driver on the Carlsbad highway job was burned to death this week in a tragedy noted as one of the worst accidents in this Texas region.
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B. V
Bad” Galloway
Carlsbad
Texas
Beloved Pecos Pioneer Alonzo Eddins Dies After Illness
Alonzo Austin Eddins a respected Pecos pioneer died Tuesday after several weeks of illness that baffled physicians. The community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and esteemed figure.
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Alonzo Austin Eddins
Pecos
Six large machines work on Red Bluff project
Six huge machines moved dirt at Red Bluff as a peak reached on a project to construct power line transmission to the city’s soft water wells south of town. The work is undertaken by J. KK. Morgan and Sons of El Paso. Two June brides, Mrs. Leslie Bevill and Mrs. Bill Ross, were honored at a well arranged ten at the home of Mrs. T. Ross this week.
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Red Bluff
J. KK. Morgan and Sons
el Paso
Leslie Bevill
Bill Ross
T. Ross
Odessa Man Visits Pecos on Sunday
Johnny Green of Odessa spent Sunday visiting in Pecos, enjoying local sights and catching up with friends during his trip.
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Johnny Green
Odessa
Pecos
Armstrong Makes Business Trip to Magdalena NM
Armstrong made a business trip to Magdalena New Mexico on Saturday detailing routine travel.
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Armstrong
Magdalena
New Mexico
Sutter's Gold Star Edward Arnold Portrays John Sutter
Edward Arnold as Diamond Jim Brady portrays General John Sutter in Sutter's Gold at Grand theatre opening Sunday. He explains building the role from script insights, adopting Sutter's tenacity, beauty, and magnetism while studying photos and detailing manners, gait, and discipline to craft the character.
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Edward Arnold
Jim’ Brady
John Sutter
Universal
Arnold
Jim Brady
Sutter
Engagement Announced for Betty LaDean and Frank Mitchell
Word has been received in Pecos of the engagement between Miss Betty LaDean of Des Moines Iowa and former Pecos athlete Frank Mitchell. The announcement was made at the bride to be's home in Des Moines on Sunday night. The wedding is planned for August. Mitchell, popular at Pecos High, won the Bill Dean Memorial Trophy as a junior and later moved to Iowa to attend Duke University while working in Des Moines awaiting details.
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Pecos
Betty LaDean
Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Mitchell
Fort Davis duo prep for Pecos Centennial Rodeo weekend
Clay and Jim Espy of Fort Davis practiced in town on Sunday as they prepare for the Pecos Centennial Rodeo slated for the 3rd 4th and 5th.
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Clay
Jim Espy
Fort Davis
Pecos
Beau champ and Schuster couples attend Water Carnival
Mr and Mrs Harrison Beau champ and Mr and Mrs Fred Schuster drove to Fort Stockton on Sunday for the closing day of the Water Carnival.
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Harrison Beauchamp
Fred Schuster
Fort Stockton
Reeves County Equalization Board Meet Scheduled
The Equalization Board of Reeves County will meet on June to transact business. J. B. Woolfolk, County Judge, Reeves County, Texas.
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Equalization Board of
Reeves County
J. B. Woolfolk
Texas
Sutters Gold at Grand Theatre Presents Two Strong Roles
The Grand Theatre stages Sutters Gold Sunday and Monday with a standout portrayal of General Sutter alongside the creator of the Jim Brady role. The performance showcases a contrast between two vastly different characters by one actor.
New Texaco Oil On Sale Here
Texaco introduces a new motor oil claimed to stay full longer. John Doll at Pecos Texas Stations reports strong customer praise and notes the oil’s refined process preserves additives while lowering prices.
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Texas Company
John Doll
Texas
Pecos
Doll
Fasteeth claims all day comfort for denture wearers
Fasteeth powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping with no gummy feel and fresh breath. Praised by users and dentists. available in three sizes at Hinkle Drug Co or local druggists. avoids denture worry all day.
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Hinkle Drug Co
Dentist Attends New Mexico Convention in Roswell
Dr. Byron Lackey and Bob Dean traveled to Roswell Monday night for the New Mexico State Dental convention. They returned to Pecos Tuesday night.
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Byron Lackey
Bob Dean
Roswell
Doctor Lackey
New Mexico
Pecos
Reverend Dwight McCree Visits McCree Family in Oklahoma
Rev. Dwight McCree and his family drove from Oklahoma to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McCree and his parents.
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Dwight McCree
Cree
Mrs
Wesley McCree
New Pharmacist Joins City Pharmacy In Place Of Cleve Blanchard
J. R. Gallemore, formerly of Big Spring, is now employed as pharmacist at City Pharmacy. He fills the position previously held by Cleve Blanchard after arriving to assume duties.
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J. R. Gallemore
Big Spring
Mr. Gallemore
Cleve Blanchard
Healed Sore Gums Claim Seeks Dentists Endorsement
An old advertisement promotes LETO'S PYO RRHEA REMEDY as a cure for sore gums. It claims dentists recommend the preparation and offers a money back guarantee through Hinkle Drug Co.
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Leto
Hinkle Drug Co
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