Election order called for Sanderson incorporation vote
Judge R S Wilkins posted an election order after 61 electors filed a petition. Voting on the incorporation proposal is set for July 1 within the proposed city limits. Fort Davis notes a local death and funeral services for Louis Dutchover. In Kermit, Judge J A Crane resumes duties as the 109th district court enters the final week of the June term with criminal docket under consideration.
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Sanderson
R. S. Wilkins
Fort Davis
Louis Dutchover
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Kermit
J. A. Crane
Cecil Collings
70Th District Court
Midland
109Th District Court
Fifth Annual Sanderson Rodeo Sets Aug 4 5 Calf Roping Added
Information from Frank Shorty Robertson, Sanderson rodeo director, shows plans for events on August 4 and 5. A calf roping event is offered for Terrell county boys aged 12 to 20 as a special feature.
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Sanderson
Frank “Shorty” Robertson
Terrell County
Highland Fair Association backs sales pavilion plan at fairgrounds
Highland Fair Association directors approved seeking aid from the Works Progress Administration to build a $2,500 sales pavilion at the fairgrounds. The structure would be used for selling livestock and for displaying animals.
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MARFA
The
Highland Fair Association
Works Progress Administration
Monahans Pool Nearing Completion on Hoxie Street
After a week of work the city pool is taking shape with farms completed and concrete poured for the walls. The pool sits at the center of a five acre tract on south Hoxie Street and should be ready for use next month.
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Monahans
Hoxie Street
Monahans OKs $60,000 bond election for water and sewer
The Monahans city council approved a call for a $60,000 municipal bond election set for Saturday July 8. Voters will decide two propositions to issue serial bonds of $30,000 each to extend and improve the water works and to construct extensions and improvements to the sewer system.
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Monahans
Water bond approval nears as Grand Falls plans finalize
Grand Falls aldermen push to complete preparations for a water bond issue awaiting Attorney General approval. Officials want ready plans in case bond buyers show interest in the proposed water system. In Kermit an oil well fire threatened an 80,000 gallon Magnolia storage tank but the derrick collapse prevented ignition. Alpine names ex Senator Berkeley as Chamber of Commerce manager amid civic work. Heat wave causes irrigation water ban with three days a week usage limit and no further restrictions expected.
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Grandfalls
Board of Aldermen
Halley
Alpine
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Berkeley
Chamber of Commerce
Commission
Highland Hereford Breeders Meet After Corn Belt Trip
Ranchmen in Marfa and Highland express greater respect for the Corn Belt farmer’s feeder animal image for southwest feeding out for market after a directors meeting of the Highland Hereford Breeders Association contexted by a recent tour to the Corn Belt.
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Marfa
Highland
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Fort Stockton Masons Plan Annual Installation Night
Fort Stockton Lodge No. 1022 A F and A M安排 an elaborate program of entertainment and inspiration for Masons in the area Saturday evening in James Rooney Park for the annual installation of officers. Dr E M Woods Anson Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Texas will be the principal speaker.
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Fort Stockton
A. F
A. M
James Rooney Park
E. M. Woods
Anson
Grand Lodge of Texas
Irrigation Board Bans Stock Water Use After July 1
Balmorhea Irrigation District directors passed a resolution to ban turning water into canals for stock stream purposes after July 1 to safeguard the water supply for irrigation. All water users were notified by letter.
Remembering Do You Remember 17 Years Ago
The column recalls a period of renewed development after two weeks of inactivity and reports on activities at the Toyah Bell as crews remove piping. Deputy Massey suspects liquor in a recent chase near Balmorhea, finding about fifty five gallons of booze. Lawson Goodrich’s Pecos stop and a Lion Story from Sid Cowan mix with local wildlife notes. A rain Thursday night brings relief to farmers and residents from heat.
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Toyah Bell
Will Massey
Balmorhea
Lawson Goodrich
Pecos
Sid Cowan
Duncan Place
Davis Mountains
Pecos Rodeo and Federal Projects Highlight Local News
The Pecos rodeo and cowboy reunion set for July 3 and 4 revives the town’s Old West spirit. Work begins within ninety days on a $178,000 federal building, following the deficiency appropriation bill signing. Veteran cowpunchers Ad Eddins and Elmer Jones to perform, while Reeves county cattlemen gain federal aid. Santa Fe Railroad to build a $22,000 unloading siding at Red Bluff City once funds are approved.
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Pecos
Pecos Federal
R. E. Thomason
Tex Austin
London
England
Ad Eddins
Lubbock
Elmer Jones
Reeves County
Ben Randal
Santa Fe Railroad
Red Bluff City
Red Bluff
Pecos Prepares For Ninth Annual Rodeo As Rains Boost Valley
One year after beneficial rains across Trans-Pecos Pecos gears up for July Fourth rodeo and celebration drawing thousands. The event aims to showcase Pecos as gateway to scenic southwest with mountain resort and bathing access. tragically Joan Campbell three died after car accident earlier this week. Rodeo queen race grows with two new candidates Miss Laurys Hadden of Fort Stockton and Miss Jeanne Davis of Midland joining Pecos entrants Dorothy Smith Kathleen Lewis Margaret Duncan.
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Pecos
Joan Campbell
Virgil M. Campbell
Laurys Hadden
Fort Stockton
Jeanne Davis
Midland
Dorothy Smith
Kathleen Lewis
Margaret Duncan
Fort Davis
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Rexall
Bozeman & Son
Star Tires
Ragsdale
EN Krust
Young’s Cafe
Main
Southern Select
Pearl
Prager
Up Service
Pecos Laundry CO
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Pan
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Western Auto Associate Store
Howdy
B. A. Toliver
George Ross
Dudley Yard
R. G. Middleton
Ben Colwell
W. A. Watson
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Golda Wilhite
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James Willis
Red O’neil
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