Two Jailbreakers Caught in Sands Near Pyote Barstow
Two of three Midland jailbreakers, Teague Lawler and C A Duncan, were recaptured north of Pyote in sand dunes by a 21 officer posse. Bayes remained at large, linked to alleged Mexican plantings and bank robbery. Lawler has a 99 year sentence for hijacking. Duncan reportedly faced forgery charges.
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Midland
Teague Lawler
C. A. Duncan
Pyote
Dlones
C. C. Bayes
Stanton
E. B. Kiser
Barnet
O'Neill
MacDonald
Wink Road
Webb
Odessa
Frances
House
Big Spring
Dyer
Barstow
Kiser
Pecos
D. E. Covington
Lawler
Duncan
Ward. Com
Covington
Jim
Rote
Bayes
John Shoop
Jack Camp Edits Tech Matador Special Edition
Jack Camp edited the Special Engineers Edition of the Tech Matador while spending his education money on slide rule study. His edition carried two editorial pieces beyond fault and showed clear constructive opinion.
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Jack Camp
the Tech Matador
Jack
Texas Tech
Lone Tooter Outouts Three Corner Play in City Battle
A one man band named Henry Johnson, billed as Helpful Henry, entertained on the main square with a long slicker and a back sign. His performance outplayed rival bands from a visiting tent show and a circus, setting a local attendance record as he advertised Rialto theatre.
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Fame and Victory
H Johnson
Henry
Invitations Not Needed for Feeds Luncheon Club
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce luncheon club will meet Tuesday noon at the Orient. Delegates to a Methodist meeting will be special guests, but full attendance is urged. Luncheons are held the second and fourth Tuesdays and open to all interested in Pecos growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Orient
Pecos
Rotary
Kiwanis
Kenneth M. Regan
Reeves, Ward
Loving
Winkler
Otis J. Bryan
el Paso
Bryan
Methodist Hold Conference 27th in Pecos
More than 100 pastors and delegates gather Monday and Tuesday for the El Paso District Conference in Pecos, with open meetings and talks by leaders from McMurry College, Trinity Church El Paso, and Asbury El Paso. Dr. N L Linebaugh will preside as Pecos hosts citizens assist in entertainment and lodging.
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el Paso
W. R. McPherson
First Methodist Church of
Vecas
Hi Paso
Odessa
New Mexico
Tio Grande
J. W. Hunt
McMurry College of Abilene
Andy Smith
Trinity Methodist Church of el Paso
L. C. Wasson
Asbury Methodist Church of
N. L. Linebaugh
McPherson
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Death Notice of Mrs. Hamp Green and Mary Bridges
Obituary brief for Mrs. Mary Bridges Green of Pecos Texas detailing her March 10 death, family including sons O J Green and W Green of Teeps, sisters Mrs Jim Scott and Miss Sallie Bridges, and funeral at a Wil ls Point area Methodist church. It notes burial at White Rose cemetery and quotes a family tribute about her motherhood and faith with mourners listed.
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Hamp Green
Pecos
Texas
O. J
W. ©. Green
Jim Scott
Wichitas Falls
Sallie Bridge
Ollie D. King
Terrell
Wills Point
F. W. Anderson
Mary Green
Mary Bridges
Jeff
Pink Bridges
Mont Ellis
Methodist Church
O. J. Green
Lubbock
Teeps
Wichita Falls
Sallie Bridges
Charley Dodson
E. T. Blake Answers Last Call in Pecos
Pioneer Texas resident and Civil War veteran E. T. Blake died at almost 181 years old after a life of charity. Born in Alabama, he moved to Pecos in 1904 with his wife Marguerite Willbank. they had nine children. Funeral services were held at First Christian Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery.
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E. T. Blake
Texas
Alabama
Marguerite Willbank
South
Christian Church
First Christian Church of
Pecos
First Christian Church
Fairview Cemetery
L. Hi. Thompson
Bill Ross Brings Ill Bill DeRacy From Ranch Visit
Bill Ross arrived from the ranch on Thursday with Bill DeRacy who is reported to be ill with the flu.
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Bill Ross
Bill DeRacy
Pecos Stockton Road Upgrade Spurs County Bond Plan
Pecos and Reeves counties invest in improving the Pecos Stockton road to Fort Stockton using part of a 150000 road bond. Grading and widening began last year, with 48 to 56 cars using the 56 mile route daily, and more construction planned to connect to the county line. The road serves Pecos residents and oil workers traveling to Yates field.
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Reeves County
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Soldier City
van Havis
Jeeves County
Pecos
Yates Field
City Paving Survey Underway in Pecas District
A city paving survey began Tuesday in Pecas downtown, ordered last week by city leaders. J H Gehbauer of Devlin Engineering Co will lead the project and prepare the report.
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Pecas
J. H. Gehbauer
Devlin Engineering Company
Three City Fire Marshals Named Deputy Marshals for Pecos
Chas. F. Manahan L. H. ONeill and P. A. Harbert were appointed deputy fire marshals for Pecos by the city council to inspect the business district and report hazards to the city secretary. Owners must remove hazards within a set time or face daily fines. City aims to tighten oversight to lower the insurance key rate from 48 cents toward 40 cents, with potential 100 percent loss pay bonus.
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Chas. F. Manahan
L. H. O'Neill
P. A. Harbert
Pecos
Seniors Will Give Their Play 28th
The 28 senior class presents All on account of Polly a farce at the Rialto Theatre on Wednesday night March 28. Tickets are on sale by school children for reservations. Auline Stephens stars with David Wood Bozeman as the hero. the cast includes other capable performers ensuring a lively show.
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Polly
Rialto Theatre
Auline Stephens
David Wood Bozeman
Pecos Aint Got Any Home Bootlegger
In Pecos the town laments a bootlegger drought with no local sellers or troublemakers. Jails hold outsiders, while residents debate the moral load and whether restraint or laughter best fits a quiet, gunfight free era.
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Pecos
Mint Open House Sets Grand Fourth Mint Cafe Addition
Vic Henem ent, proprietor, announces a $20 000 open house for the Mint Cafe extension with seating for 100, a hardwood dance space, and a first come first served opening on April 4. The new uptown style restaurant will feature eight course dinner, an orchestra, and planned entertainments as a city show place.
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Vic Henement
Mint Cafe
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Henenfent
Wildcat Oil Drilling Expands Across Reeves and Loving
Major firms push new holes in Reeves and Loving counties. Owen & Sloan and Hearl W. Brookswell advance depths near 4535 and 5126 feet as they seek black lime. Humble Oil drills edge of Davis Mountains below 4225 feet while Pecos exploration faces pipe trouble before resuming. Delaware Oil near 2400 feet in southwestern Loving and Lepp No 1 readies spudding after reworking previous site.
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Reeves-Loving
Owen & Sloan
Loving County
Earl W. Brooks
South
Reeves
Humble Oil & Refining Company
W. D. Johnson
Hearl W. Brookswell
Eddins No
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Davis Mountains
Pecos
Vacuum Oil Corpons
Grisham Hunter No. 1
Toyah
Kich No
Delaware Oil Corporation
Cecil Lockhart
the Lockhart & Company
Daily Bottle of Milk Aids Primary Children
Beginning with the new school year, primary department children received a half pint of milk each morning. Teachers Mrs Finley and Mrs Richburg report increased health and vigor, heightened alertness, and better mental function after several weeks. Normal-weight pupils named include Sam Sherman and Rita Brocat. four week gains listed for Bill Bates and others.
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Finley
Richburg
Sam Sherman
Rita Brocat
Jean Griswold
Opal King
Marguerite Griswold
Jack Oglesby
Mary Katherine Reeder
Sallie Dardin
Kenneth Richards
Lela Kelly
la Verne James Henna Taylor
Mack Irving
William Burton
Miss Lorraine Joplin Heads to San Antonio for Visit
Miss Lorraine Joplin left Wednesday for San Antonio where she will spend several weeks visiting her grandmother and aunt. She will be welcomed by a number of friends during her stay.
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Lorraine Joplin
San Antonio
Miss Joplin
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