Pecos and Toyah Win County Tennis Tourney
Pecos High School led county tennis honors with wins in boys singles and doubles and girls doubles. King Green of Pecos captured boys singles, Toyah took girls singles, and Pecos/ Toyah pairs clinched team titles in the playoff rounds amid strong showings from Balmorhea and Pecos Elementary.
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Pecos
Toyah
Toyah High
Pecos Elementary
Poyeh Yvinning
Pecos High
Balmorhea
Willie Manry
Lehborn Miller
Ecos
King Green
Mary Ellen Chapman
Gladys Lewis
Pecos Elementary School
Josephine Seay
Court actions tally in Texas and New Mexico
The report lists multiple sentences from La Tuna jail and fines for liquor and false affidavit charges across Pecos, Loving, and surrounding counties. It notes suspended terms, hung juries in the McIntyre case, and a heavy civil docket tied to the Fort Stockton bank failure.
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la Tuna
N. M
Martin
Henry Russell
A. J. Sitton
Pyote
Walter Bierschevale
Antonio Salzara
3Arstow
R. W. Franklin
Iraan
Noma Nobles
Joseph A. Ryan
C. F. McIntyre
Pecos County
McIntyre
First National Bank
Fort Stockton
Local court staff host semi annual fish fry
Wednesday evening Ed Doty Ben Randall and W W Dean led a group of local residents hosting a semi annual outing for federal court staff. The event was a fish fry held at the old Thompson place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Doty
Ben Randall
W. W. Dean
Federal Court
Old Thompson Place
Plans Drafted for Federal Building in Pecos
The proposed federal building will have three stories with a post office on the first floor including a work room and money order room. The second floor houses a federal courtroom and marshal’s quarters. The third floor holds the jury room and offices. A basement heating plant is planned and the structure faces north on Fourth Street.
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Treasury Department
Fourth Street
Geren
Jack Miller Dies of Heart Trouble
Jack Miller, 58, of Toyah, died of heart trouble Wednesday afternoon in Pecos. He was stricken while working on the highway north of Pecos and brought to town by Wendell Powell to a local physician. He had lived in Toyah about 15 years. funeral services were held at Toyah Friday. He was a single man with no relatives located at press time.
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Jack Miller
Toyah
Pecos
Ile
Wendell Powell
Davis Mountains
Blue Bonnet Cafe Sells Ice Cream at Low Prices This Summer
Ice cream specials announced at the Blue Bonnet Cafe offer two dippers on a cone for a nickel. Prices include a pint for 20 cents and a quart for 40 cents. The ad invites customers to honk their horn for fast service.
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Blue Bonnet Cafe
Pecos alderman candidates discuss town’s needs and water policy
The article presents statements from Pecos residents running for alderman. One candidate, a hotel owner, emphasizes municipal utilities and soft water at fair prices, rejecting personal gain. The other candidate, Bell, highlights city property ties, local leadership, and a businesslike approach to fiscal management and water sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Balmorhea Road Shops to Stay for Now
Balmorhea will keep the divis ion highway shops at least for the present. Reports say the state highway commission promised no move to Pecos after Balmorhea citizens urged their case and two commissioners were consulted. The initial plan to relocate was paused after Balmorhea’s side was heard.
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Balmorhea
Division Highway
Pecos
The
Enterprise
State Highway Commission
County Meet Highlights Local Athletes and Teams
Local meet lists participants across girls and junior events. Notable names include Hope Armstrong Mary Sue Johnson Mary R Elkins Gladys Lewis Marjory Jarrell Melba Keen De bra Stevens Maggie McKee Phyl lis Scott Sarah Chapman Gertrude McKinnis Hazel Propp and others in volleyball and playground ball. Junior boys feature Max Stool W L Card Fred Armstrong Paul Floyd Francis Davis Kenneth Slack and J B Hudson.
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Paul Flodd
Fred Armstrong
Seaborn Miller
Harley Williams
J. B Hudson
Kenneth Slack
Hope Armstrong
Mary Sue Johnson
Mary R. Elkins
Gladys Lewis
Marjory Jarrell
Melba Keen
Debra Stevens
Maggie McKee
Phyllis Scott
Sarah Chapman
Gertrude McKinnis
Hazel Propp
Lena Bell Warren
Hope <Armstrong
Florence Eva Havis
Mary K. Elkins
Baronet Keen
Nancy Camp
Wilma Propp
Helen Stoker
Mary C. Couch
Edith Bond
Lucille Stephen
Ernestine Sain
Dolora Stevens
Ozella Gray
Bobbie Stoker
Ila Mae O'Neil
Lois Dudley
Sylvia Savell
Hortense Gray
Mary Ellen Chapman
Durlee Justis
Berta Wicker
Bertha Sool
Max Stool
W. L. Card
Aul Floyd
Francis Davis
J. B. Hudson
Chamber of Commerce Members Meet at Christian Church
The Chamber of Commerce held its regular membership meeting at the Christian church on Tuesday. WI P. Davis reported on the recent trade trip to Reeves county towns and Dr. Jim Camp spoke on the Pecos River compact history. A fine home cooked meal was served by church ladies and attendance was good.
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Charles M. Jones
Hardin Ross
Loving County
Winkler-Loving
Chamber of Commerce
the Christian Church
P. Davis
Reeves County
Jim Camp
Pecos
Green Station Leased to Bayless in Cotter Arkansas
Bayless LL and Pan Bayless of Cotter Arkansas lease Green's filling station from Oram Green. They now sell Sinclair oils grease and gasoline at a well located, recently remodeled station in the city.
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Pan Bayless
Cotter
Arkansas
Green
Oram Green
Sinclair Oils
Pecos citizen asks utilities to cut rates for town growth
A Pecos resident argues that utilities deserve profits but urges rate cuts to aid town development. He states he seeks no pay for office and calls property owners to volunteer services, urging citizens and council to unite for Pecos's good.
Church Circle in Regular Meeting Sees Bible Study and Sales
Circle No. 3 of the Woman's Council met at Mrs. A. G. Van Horn's home with eleven members and two children. They studied the New Testament, read verses, and commented. Forty four calls were reported and five books read. Proceeds from sun bonnets and coat bougers funded the council finance plan. A pie and iced tea reception closed the meeting. The next New Home Missionary tea will be hosted by Mrs. Kyle Biggs on Tuesday April 4 with Group No. 1 in charge of the program.
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Woman's Council
A. G. van Horn
Woman's Council of the Christian Church
Kyle Biggs
Group No. 1
First Christian Church Ramage in Dallas Fort Worth Week
Sunday school at 110 The minister is away this week in Dallas and Fort Worth and will deliver an inspiring message Sunday morning. He heard EF Jones speak at Central Church in Dellas Thursday. Mr. Jones is a leading global missionary. Local weather observers note a missed rain chance with clouds moving in and a sand storm detouring into town.
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Christian Endeavor
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Stanley Jones
Central Church
Dellas
Jones
J A Edwards Expert Barber at Brandon Shop
J A Edwards now at the Brandon Barber Shop is an expert barber and a specialist in ladies cutting. Give him a trial. Four dollars to eleven cents.
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J. A. Edwards
Brandon
RFC Funds Received for March in Reeves County
Governor Fergus revised rules for RFC work relief funds in West Texas counties. Reeves County received 2625 of 3500 March allotment, distributed to Pecos Balmorhea Toyah and the Petrole district amid Pease River flood distress. The remaining quarter expected soon. April funds likely similar. Q and A guide clarifies eligibility and use, prohibiting material purchases and hospital care charged to RFC funds.
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M. A. Fergus
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
West
Reeves County
Pecos
Balmorhea
Toyah
Petrole District
Pees River
New Goodrich Safety Tire Unveiled With Golden Ply
Pecos dealer John L. Doll announces the Goodrich Safety Silvertown tire featuring a Life-Saver Golden Ply between tread and fabric plies. The heat resistant rubber compound binds the tire, prevents blistering and blowouts, and strengthens performance under high speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodrich Company
Goodrich
John L. Doll
Pecos
Silvertown
Mr. Doll
Goodrich Safety
West Texas boy greets traveling ambassador of Century of Progress
A Paris trained linguist Hofstetter travels with Anton J. Cermak’s greeting caravan across the Southwest. The letter portrays Cermak as an ambassador of goodwill heading to Los Angeles for the Fair. Hofstetter speaks six languages and is learning seventh Spanish. A New York family stopped east of Pecos to interview him, mistaking him for a local boy and gifting fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton J. Cermak
Los Angeles
Chicago
Cermak
Missouri-Oklahoma
Texas
Ward Oil Field Road Improves Reeves County Route
Reeves county crews began work on a four mile section of Grandfalls road to provide a first class direct route to Grandfalls and Royalty area. County judge J B Woolfot and Commissioner C C Pingy ordered the project to create employment for white workers with families and to aid local development. County funds and district relief support the labor and supplies.
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Rye, Water Ranch House
Wort Wa
J. B. Woolfot
C. C. Pingy
Reeveses
Grany Falls
Royalty
Secong
R C. Relief Committee
Sare
Chamber of Con
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