New oil field locations expand Pecos area operations
Humble Oil and Refining Co. and Kingwood Oil Co. announced new wells in Reeves Jeff Davis and Loving counties. Humble top lined two locations, including Stone 1 seven miles south of Davis Mountain, while Kingwood prepared northeast of Leeman HQ. Nearby wells by Dixie, Skelly, and others report drilling progress, deeper tests, and significant outputs as field activity grows near Pecos.
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Pecos
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Kingwood Oil Co
Humble
Reeves Jeff Davis County
Kingwood Co
Loving County
Leeman
Reeves
Jeff Davis
Kingston No. 1
Davis Mountain
Davis Mountains
Madera Valley
J. T. King
Kingwood Oil Company
the Exploration Co
Pecos City
L. Reeves County
Dixie
Pecos County
Reeves Line
Owen & Sloan
Skelly Oil Co’s
Loving- Winkler Line
Winkler County
Gulf Oil Co
Odessa Newspaper To Expand With Modern Equipment
Odessa's Ector County News orders extensive printing machinery and a new permanent plant to form a model job shop and handle rising business. Hubbs Bell and Townley expect a name change to reflect Odessa and nearby oil fields as experienced printers run the improved facility.
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Ector County News
Odessa
Texas
Hubbs, Bell, & Townley
West Texas
Barstow Gap Ready By May 1st
Barstow Gap is expected to be completed by May first as cement work and dirt work progress on the Barstow to Pecos River highway near Pecos. The finished five mile stretch will create a smooth graveled route linking Pecos and Barstow, reducing travel time and boosting regional development and oil business interest.
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Barstow Gap
Barstow
Pecos River
el Paso
Midland
Texas & Pacific
Pecos
Winkler County Oilmen
Facts of the Case Were You and Murphy Cool
The report notes a discussion about a past incident where the speaker describes being cool while Murphy remained collected. It references an explosion level but provides no concrete details on actions, dates, or outcomes. The fragment emphasizes characters and mood rather than verifiable events.
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Murphy
Bane Ruth Questioned Over 200000 Baseball Pay
The speaker mocks rumors about Babe Ruth earning $200000 over two years, arguing he would starve at $210000 for three years due to lack of scandal. The remark frames Ruth’s financial prospects as improbable during a season of no controversy.
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Bane Ruth
Mayor Moore's Ride Becomes National Fame
A 90 mile trip in 4.5 hours by Mayor J. W. Moore in his old Buick from seventeen years ago gains national attention. The Enterprise column Seventeen Year Ago is cited as the original source with replications in major newspapers nationwide. Letters from readers across California Florida Arizona and northern states confirm the widespread interest.
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J. W. Moore
Enterprise
California
Florida
Arizona
Masons to Attend Scottish Rite Reunion in El Paso
Aidance at the Forty third reunion of Scottish Rite Masons at El Paso from March 28 to April 1 will include several Master Masons of Pecos. About 175 candidates are expected, with members and visitors from the territory. H B Prickett 32nd reports a real Masonry week ahead. Maida Temple Nobles Mystic Shrine to hold Spring Ceremony April 2 with a large novice class crossing the Hot Sands.
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Aidance
el Paso
Pecos
H. B. Prickett
Il Maida Temple
Nobles
Mystic Shrine
City Council Backs Fire Department Ordinance and Equipment
The City Council approved an ordinance for fire department safety during alarms. It sets parking restrictions on Third, Fifth, Seventh Streets and Oak for fire apparatus, and enforces a restricted fire zone. Fire officials urged a new pumping engine with a $500 down payment and $200 yearly, arguing modern equipment would lower insurance and improve protection.
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Fire Department
Moore
Oak
Chas. Manahan
Chas. Young
Louis Roberson
Herbert Holloway
Toyah Valley Renamed to Madera Valley for Resort Boost
The town crowns its change with Balmorhea area rename to Madera Valley, shifting the Balmorhea news title to Madera Valley News. Local businesses follow, aiming to spark interest in the Madera Springs Resort in the Davis Mountains. The resort nears completion with golf, tennis, pool, hotel and cabins on a scenic mountain.
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Madera Springs
Davis Mountains
Balmorhea
Madera Valley
Toyah Valley
Toyah
Madera
Wonder Resort
Rain Drenches Wide Area Boosting 1927 Outlook
Rain fell Sunday and Monday totaling about an inch and a quarter in the city, slow and timely for soil and pasture. The long stretch from the Davis Mountains to Dallas saw fifteen miles of coverage north to Fort Stockton, helping cattle ranches and farming land prepare for crops. This marks the second rainfall of 1927 after February 5 and March 6 7, with prior totals noted.
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Davis Mountains
Dallas
Fort Stockton
Sam Winkler Leases Building for Store
Sam Winkler leases the Moughon Building as the permanent dry goods store headquarters after remodeling of the former Cecil’s Cafe and Mrs. Kelton’s Millinery Shop. Hesse handles repairs with a model front and large show windows. Completion in about a month, then Winkler moves in with stock and equipment.
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Moughon
Sam Winkler
Cecil
Hesse
Winkler
Teamster crushed by own dray near Wickett death
Fred Deiner Jr. age 45 died Tuesday afternoon in Wickett when a load of derrick timbers he was hauling toppled him under his dray as it crossed railroad tracks. An inquest by Sheriff Irby Dyer and others ruled accidental death. Wife located in Baton Rouge and a brother in San Antonio. Body moved to Pecos for relatives’ disposition.
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Fred Deiner Jr
Wickett
J. T. Blaylock
Irby Dyer
Taylor Black
J. G. Murray
Pecos
Barstow
Denner
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
San Antonio
Reynolds Heads Pecos Ford Sales Department
Heard Reynolds is chosen to lead the Pecos Auto Company sales department as it launches the new improved Ford lineup in west Texas. A carload of latest models is on hand for demonstrations, with mileage contests planned nationwide and one in Pecos soon. Reynolds will call on customers to offer complete showings of the fuel saving cars and aims for a larger sales team under his leadership.
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Lipscomb
Sam Winkler
Winkler
Mayor Moore
Midland
Pecos
Juarez
Heard Reynolds
Pecos Auto Company
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds
West Texas
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Humble and King Wood
Pecos Field
Exploration
Dixie Spud
Reeves and
Gulf
Westbrook
H. L. Lockhart
Humble Klob Fishing
Reeves County
The
World Oil Co
Pecos Master Masons
Main Street
Syndicate
First Methodist Church
J. E. Starley
Starley
Frank Fletcher
G. P. Putman
T. L. Hunt
Issacks
Issacs
Paso
Gardner
Jerry Driscoll
W. Small
Thomason
Red Bluff
FORD
Pecos Auto
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