Huds county school gym and courthouse bridge projects pending
In Trans Pecos Sierra Blanca the Huds peth County projects for a school gymnasium costing 18 180 dollars and a bridge between here and the courthouse costing 13 711 dollars remain unresolved, information sent to Judge Yarbro by L B Car uthers shows. Marfa announces sale of 15 840 acres of Presidio county ranch land by Loyd Mitchell of C T Mitchell Co with fifty sections retained for operation by C T Mitchell Jr.
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Sierra Blanca
Hudspeth County
Yarbro
L. B. Caruthers
Presidio County
Loyd Mitchell
C. T. Mitchell Co
Terrell County 4-H Livestock Show Draws Large Classes
Attendance at the Second Annual Terrell County 4-H Club Livestock Show last week was at a minimum due to wind and dust, though entries in the various classes were large.
Petition circulated to incorporate Sanderson town
A petition to incorporate the town of Sanderson is being circulated this week and will likely be presented to Judge R. S. Wilkinson by week’s start with an election to be called.
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Sanderson
R. S. Wilkinson
Oil wells not registered in week ending March 1
Kermit Winkler County failed to register a single new oil well during the week ending March 1. The total new locations since January 1, 1939 remains 27.
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Kermit
Winkler County
Two Marfa youths sentenced for Fort Davis post office burglary
Two Marfa youths accused of attempting to burglarize the Fort Davis post office were tried in county court last week and sentenced to the state reformatory. They were paroled temporarily to their parents.
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Fort Davis
State Reformatory
Pecos County approves road bond by wide margin
Fort Stockton voters approved a $250000 road bond. 952 yes to 145 no, with only Longfellow opposing. It was the third election on the measure, reflecting broad county support and narrowed differences across polling places.
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Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Longfellow
WPA to Restore Canals Near Bedford in Marfa
R E Thomason reports WPA will employ 101 men to clean and reconstruct irrigation canals near Bedford. Project budget set at 11106 dollars. Work will be funded by federal relief and directed by local authorities.
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Marfa
Works Progress Administration
Bedford
R. E. Thomason
Big Bend
Property tax receipts total 435 258 in Pecos County January
Pecos County deputy collector reports January receipts of 435 258 paid to the county state and school districts. The record highlights the combined payment figure for local government funding.
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Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Scenic Davis Mountains road opens eight mile stretch
Alpine and Fort Davis residents can view unfamiliar scenery after traveling the eight mile Davis Mountains State Park highway section. The route is described as smooth and safe though winding, offering new vistas for locals.
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Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Alpine Checks For County Soil Programs Reimbursed
AAA offices received checks totaling 110 628 13 dollars for Brewster county and 103 706 19 dollars for Jeff Davis county for distribution to farmers and ranchers as reimbursement under the 1938 soil and conservation program.
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Brewster County
Jeff Davis County
AAA
Trial of Ferrell J. Stewart Opens With 106 Jurors
A 106 member special jury panel is chosen for the Ferrell J. Stewart murder trial of Clarence Austin. Judge J. A. Crane will preside as the district court term reaches its peak next week with the state accusing Stewart of the killing.
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Kermit
Ferrell J. Stewart
Clarence Austin
J. A. Crane
Stewart
Adversary Charged in Fall Shooting Death of Austin
Police allege a suspect acted with malice aforethought in the shooting death of Austin last fall. The investigation identified the gun as the weapon and ongoing legal proceedings are expected to determine charges.
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Austin
Judge J A McElvaley Buried in Wink and Monahans Services
Kermit figure Judge J A McElvaley, former Winkler County judge, was laid to rest last week with services at the Presbyterian Church in Wink and burial at the Monahans cemetery.
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Kermit
J. A. McElvaley
Winkler County
Presbyterian Church
Wink
Monahans
Monahans Announces Candidacies for April City Election
The News announces candidates for the April city election. For mayor: Dr. E. J. Cook. For city council: Dick Bonine and Ben Nedow. For city secretary: Harry Wilson.
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Monahans
E. J. Cook
Dick Bonine
Ben Nedow
Harry Wilson
Burglars Take 72 Watches From Shaw's Jewelry
Burglars entered the Central Drug Building last week and stole 72 watches valued from 25 to 125 dollars each. Shaw's Jewelry owned the pieces, with the total haul set at 3000 dollars.
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Monahans
Central Drug Building
Shaw’s Jewelry
Grandfalls City Council Signals Move Next Week
Grandfalls city council pledged decisive action last week by voting to proceed in a definite direction, indicating plans to address ongoing issues with tangible steps.
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Grandfalls
Diphtheria Contact Cases In Local Schools
Several school children exposed to diphtheria were reported last week to health authorities. Public health officials urged monitoring and vaccination where needed to prevent spread.
Balmorhea Meeting Faces Madera Valley Chamber Reorg
Preliminary steps toward reorganizing the Madera Valley Chamber of Commerce were taken at a Balmorhea meeting. A plan to present the organization to prospective members will be shared at a dinner Thursday.
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Balmorhea
Madera Valley
Widow sues for 50000 in exemplary damages
Mrs Mae Harmon files in 70th district court a suit seeking 50000 exemplary damages against Blackstock Oil Co or H L Blackstock over the death of her husband J C Harmon. He died in a local hospital after burns from a bathhouse incident on January 5 at Frazier Trailer Camp.
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Odessa
Mae Harmon
Blackstock Oil Co
H. L. Blackstock
J. C. Harmon
Expanding Horizons and Community Center Plans Mentioned
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. R. Walker's home with a program on Expanding Horizons in the local church. Plans were made to purchase a building for a community center. A social hour followed the business session.
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Methodist Missionary Society
J. R. Walker
L. M. Lawson
Mmes. Posey
Hazel Stone
Katherine Bickle
Elizabeth Bickle
Jean Humphries
Lois Cleveland
Louise Cleveland
Eva Mae Powell
Willie Watson
Gus Hopper, Jr
Miss Stone
Carl Cargill
Barbara Ann
C. c. Cargill
el Paso
Tom Cargill
J. L. Moore
Fannie Gaines
Goldsmith
W. M. Robinson
Big Spring
W. L. Rhody
Colorado
R. C. Matthews
W. W. Pittman
Lubbock
J. T. Auterburn
Frank Hutchinson
Indian Hot Springs
Mr. Hutchinson
Track Team Begins Preliminary Jogs
Pecos Reeves county interscholastic league track meet set for March 24 25 with candidates training this week under coach Jim Neill. Workout names include Burchard Glover Otto Harris Medanich Piper Armstrong Cook Hampton Kelton McKee.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Jim Neill
Bill Burchard
Darrell Glover
Bob Otto
Spillman Harris
Frank Medanich
Chaney Piper
Cole Armstrong
Willis Cook
Russell Hampton
Jim Tom Kelton
Jasper McKee
Citation by Publication in Reeves County Texas
Publication summons issued for M Crosby and unknown heirs in Reeves County court to answer W W Dean's suit No 3639 over ownership of Lot 1 Block 69 Pecos City. Paper required four weekly publications before April 10 1939 with return by Brown's writ.
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State OF
Texas
Reeves
District Court
Reeves County
Hollis Smith
W. J. Horstman
J. W. B. Williams
Louis Roberson
Water Improvement District
Central Power and Light Company
Court House
Pecos City
Levy
Pecos
W. W. Dean
M. Crosby
A. D
Estelle Clinton
Mexican Supper to Raise Funds for Santa Rosa Church
Funds repair needs of Santa Rosa Catholic Church with a Mexican supper Sunday March 12 starting at noon. Genuine Mexican dishes will be served at the Catholic Hall located at Fifth and East Streets.
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Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Catholic Hall
Fifth
Pythian Sisters Hold First Regular Meeting
The newly formed Pythian Sister Temple met at the Pythian Hall with officers in place. Committees were named for floor work supplies, sick visiting, and hostesses for each meeting. 14 ladies and 3 knights received refreshments. Next meeting set for March 16. initiation of remaining charter members and Knights planned for the third Tuesday in April.
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Pythian Sister Temple
Pythian Hall
Boles
Goodrich
Youngblood and
Milner
Wendt and
Youngblood
Miss Wadley Visits Home From Texas Tech
Miss Georgia Wadley of Texas Tech at Lubbock visited her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Wadley and friends here last weekend. She returned to school Sunday afternoon.
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Georgia Wadley
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Elmer Wadley
Mrs Harold Martin Visits Pecos From Mentone
Mrs Harold Martin of Mentone traveled to Pecos on Monday to handle business and visit friends.
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Harold Martin of
Mentone
Pecos
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