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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1929

Page

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Hubbard-Heirs Oil Drilling Advances in Loving County Wells

Oil exploration in Loving and nearby counties continues as Lockhart & Company targets the Hubbard Heirs in Hubbard area down to the Delaware sand at about 2600 feet. Wells like Wheat 1-H and Hazel 1 progress. crews set ten inch casing at 2372 feet while others chase 5000 feet targets amid gas shows and black lime. In Reeves and Culberson counties, operations such as Bob Penneywell Bowles 1, Southern Crude Purchasing, and Deep Rock Kioh 2 push toward deeper horizons with tool fishing efforts and ongoing testing across multiple rigs. The Lovelace well near Quito, Ward County, lies under Texail Producing’s control as tool recovery continues at 950 feet.

Lockhart & Company Hubbard-Heirs Delaware Loving County Erst Oper Reeves County Hiebo Bob Culberson County Kioh 2 Reeves Culbert Abe Ward County Quito Texail Producing Company

John Thomas Named Burford Vice President

John J. Thomas, Burford Oil Company general superintendent, has been officially promoted to vice president as president F. W. Burford announces. The move follows his months directing refinery construction and overseeing start of production, earning praise from local peers and Rotary and Chamber circles.

John Thomas Burford John J. Thomas Burford Oil Company F. W. Burford Hs Panel Eeos PP Be

Dr Pierce Delivers Civic Address to Pecos Chamber Luncheon

At a large Pecos Chamber of Commerce luncheon Dr Pierce of West Virginia spoke on civic organization issues to an approving crowd. Rep Henry Webb of Odessa discussed highlights from the recent state legislative session. Mayor J W Moore reported soft water progress and University of Texas Board of Regents accord. Long of Snow White Creamery announced ice cream factory construction to begin soon and target production in 45 days.

Chamber of Commerce Dr. Pierce West Virginia Pecos First Christian Church Henry RE. Webb Odessa Webb J. W. Moore

Gov Atwood Visits Pecos Rotary Club

Col J F Atwood of Roswell district governor of Rotary International visited the Pecos Rotary Club at noon on Thursday. He spoke on ideals and methods of Rotary and hopes to return to present the club with its charter. The program featured a solo by Rev Duane Howard with Mrs Newsom. Several pastors attended to learn about church work.

J. F. Atwood Roswell Rotary International Pecos Duane Howard Newsom Colonel Atwood

Pecos Hudson Co opens Essex agency at Bell Garage

Pecos Hudson Co opens its display rooms at Bell Garage to showcase new Essex models including the Challenger and Greater Hudson. Hart Bell E M Regan and Harry Hinkle hold the redistribution agency and will provide service and maintenance with full dealer backing.

Bell Pecos Hudson Company Essex Hart Bell E. M. Regan Harry Hinkle Tradsss Essex Cars Bell Garage Messrs Regan Hinkle

Senior Farce Shines at School March 29

The senior class presents At the End of the Rainbow, a campus farce in the school auditorium next Friday night. Mrs. Brooks directs and urges public attendance, promising more laughs than a Rotary Lion game. The plot centers on two heroines and two heroic suitors, with clever ingratiating figures and a dramatic wrap up.

Harold Lloyd Brooks Greta Garbo

Odessa Business Men Visit Pecos Friday

Odessa business men visited Pecos to view investment prospects and reconnect with old friends. Among those present were C. J. Elliott, IL. kk. Johnston, HE. C. Slaughter, Dan Rose, and Jack Sisler.

Odessa Pecos C. J. Elliott IL. Kk. Johnston HE. C. Slaughter Dan Rose Jack Sisler

The Thieves Caught By Deputy Sheriff

Two boys aged unknown were caught Tuesday night around 10:80 by deputy sheriff Louis Roberson after stealing a Ford tire and rim from a Pecos area car. They fled from Conneil Bluffs Iowa in an old Ford bound for Arizona, were pursued and detained near Sixth and Plum, and jailed for trial.

Louis Roberson Conneil Bluffs Iowa Arizona Pecos Roberson Sixth and Plum

Radio Expert First T. A. T. Passenger in Pecos

Clark McSpadden, a radio expert, became the first T A T passenger brought to Pecos on Sunday afternoon. He traveled to assist the Texas Louisiana Power Company in a 30 day Graybar radios sale. If enough passengers enroll, Pecos may become a regular stop on the T A T line. He enjoyed his first trip and said he caught the bug.

Clark McSpadden Texas Air Transport Pecos McSpadden Texas-Louisiana Power Companny T. A. T. Lines Chamber of Commerce Texas-Tessiana Power Company Trios el Paso Midland el) Paso San Antonio United States

Sam Winkler Launches Another Big Sale

Sam Winkler offers a major sale to the public of this territory and plans to clear a large stock from his store. He recently opened a shop at Aarfa which has divided his business interests.

Sam Winkler Winkler Aarfa

Pecos Mercantile Sells Wholesale Grocery Unit

The Pecos Mercantile Company announced the sale of its wholesale grocery department to Walker-Smith Company effective April 1. Retail grocery and meat market will be discontinued to make way for a furniture department on the ground floor. C. Y. Parry of Walker-Smith handled the deal. extending Walker-Smith’s portfolio to 17 houses.

Pecos Mercantile Company Walker-Smith Company Albert Silk Sisk Mercantile Grocery C. Y. Parry Walker-Smith Co Early

Fireboys Plan Ball Club To Challenge All Comers

The Fireboys of this city prepare a fast ball club to play on the local diamond until another team beats them. Key players include Fitzgerald from the Lions Club, Clarence Mount from the Pecos Club, Chas Manahan as scorekeeper, and Louis Roberson as umpire. They aim to start the season to give the town team exercise.

Fitzgerald Pride Lions Club Clarence Mount Pecos Chas Manahan de Luxe Louis Roberson

Pecos Declares Clean-Up Week in April This Year

Mayor J. W. Moore proclaims the second week in April starting Monday the 8th as Pecos annual clean up week. The City Federation of Women’s Clubs sponsors the drive with trucks provided to remove trash, supervising ladies, enlistment of school children, and a push for every home business and lot to be a model of cleanliness.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs

City Federation Elects New Officers for Year

At a regular Wednesday gathering at the Presbyterian Church the Federation of Women's Clubs elected next year’s officers. President: Mrs. ST Y Casey. First vice president: Mrs. Beulah Wilson. Second vice president: Mrs. J A Crane. Treasurer: Mrs. Young Bell. Recording secretary: Mrs. W W Dean. Corresponding secretary: Mrs. Iran Bell. Parliamentarian: Mrs. Clarence Bell. Guest talks covered women’s rights and the 19th Amendment. readings and musical numbers complemented the program.

Presbyterian Church Federation of Women's Clubs ST. Y. Casey Beulah Wilson J. A. Crane Young Bell W. W Dean Iran Bell Clarence Bell J. E. Starles Ina J. Bell

Lions Club Plans Sponsorship for Pecos Ball Club

The Lions Club will financially and morally back the Pecos ball club this season. President W. S. Patterson aims to secure city ground for a ball field with a permanent grandstand and fencing. Local business leaders plan to provide financial aid to the team as action proceeds after last week’s meeting.

Pecos Bah W. S. Pattersb Yhe

Southwest gains praised at El Paso Chamber banquet

El Paso, Texas. Prosperity of the southwest showed at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting and banquet. Total investments in El Paso reach about 23 million dollars in new enterprises, completed, under construction, and planned for the near future. Mayor Thomason lauded El Paso as the most wide awake city in the southwest. H L Birney was re installed as chamber president for the coming year. General Moseley praised Fort Bliss and the city's defense. Speakers noted El Paso and the region remaining in the white or good business area on trade maps.

EL Paso Texas Southwest Chamber of Commerce R. Bk. Thomason Paso United States H. L. Birney Birney George van Horn Moseley Fort Bliss Jimmy Anc

Pecos Eyes Rail Plane Route Growth And Airport Plan

The Pecos chamber pushes for a permanent airport field to lure TAT and other routes, arguing a larger air facility will boost traffic and revenue. Local booster Clark McSpadden sees potential stopovers and reduced mountain climbs, with calls for land buy, hangar, pumps, and flying school.

Regan and Hinkle Seek Re election to City Council

At the April 2 city election K. M Regan and H. W. Hinkle will run for re election to the city council. No opposition is expected as both finish their first term with praise for paving, soft water agreement progress, new ordinances, and ongoing city improvements. They deserve continuance in office.

K. M Regan H. W. Hinkle

Council Orders Repairs To City Hall Interior

City council at its last meeting ordered interior repairs to city hall to improve appearance. Changes will be made to create more room and better quarters.

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