Out Our Way Hints At Home Hiccup Remedies
Humorous column notes P. W. Gillespie of Beaumont suffered a four day hiccup attack and sought remedies from readers. Ada Oklahoma wired ideas such as press ears against head, hold tongue out, drink water through a linen handkerchief, and other quirky tips including brown paper bag, pineapple juice, milk of magnesia, and even a backward somersault.
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Gillespie
Hiccough
Pablic
Ada
Okla
United States
Inventor Demonstrates Whisky Hangover Cutter at ACS Meeting
A Chicago inventor showcased a device claimed to remove hangover-causing impurities from whisky in minutes, a feat chemists heard at a recent American Chemical Society convention. He asserted aging in charred oak barrels takes four to eight years to reduce these impurities.
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American Chemical
Chicago
Fire Sale Remains Centerpiece of Leader Grocery Legacy
In April 1930 a violent thunderstorm sparked a Leader Grocery Co store fire. The Pecos fire brigade fought the blaze while customers and rivals aided quick reopening. To honor this communal support the firm holds an annual fire sale celebrating friendships and loyalty.
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Leader Grocery Cor
Texas
Leader
Pecos
Pecos Legion Rodeo Draws Ropers for July Event
About 35 to 40 ropers plan to enter the Pecos Legion Rodeo set for July 3 and 4. The general manager says the Legion seeks a suitable arena site. Rotary field fencing requires moving the pens and two nearby grounds near town are under study.
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Pecos
Femgeneral
Legion
Rotary Elf
Twin Boys Born in Fort Stockton Family Loses One
Twin boys were born to Mr and Mrs J A Slaten of Fort Stockton at a local hospital last Saturday One died the next day a mortality and the body was shipped to Winters Texas for burial The remaining son James Allen is getting along nicely The Enterprise extends its sympathy to the family for their loss
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J. A. Slaten
Fort Stockton
Winters
Texas
James Allen
Red Bluff district seeks extra loan for dam changes
The Red Bluff Water Power Control district asks the PWA for an additional 284000 dollars in loan and grant to modify spillway location and dam plans due to foundation issues and rising labor and material costs since the 2600000 dollar original loan. Floyd consulting engineer report to the Board supports the request and transmission to Washington. Contractors seek release of funds already spent as work continues.
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Red Bluff
N. Floyd
Dallas
Floyd
CCC Boys Create Beauty Spot Around Balmorhea Spring
CCC camp workers in the trans Pecos near Balmorhea have transformed San Solomon springs into a model swimming pool. White limestone edges the pool and bridges span the canal while rock banks and gravel floors clarify the water. Fish swim in the clear depths as the water flow is regulated, making the area a magnet for picnics and Sunday visits.
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CCC
Balmorhea
trtans-Pecos
Madera Val
Water mains under way in Pecos city project
Crews from the C F Litte Construction Co lay new soft water mains in Pecos streets. The 200,000 gallon reservoir nears completion as the second well near the site tests at an estimated 505 gallons per minute. City Engineer Bow Warner notes water tastes similar to the original well.
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Surail
Vecos
F. L.tle Construction Co
Pecos
Leeos
Bow Warner
Youth Week Officials Named to Lead Pecos Affairs Friday
Pecos Youth Week officials named after Wednesday voting will oversee events including a pet show on Saturday afternoon. Rotarians supported observances with a Thursday field day and a downtown parade leading to pet show judging near Williams Kerr Chevrolet. Prizes will honor pets in multiple categories.
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Lelie
Por Buliaeed Deepap Priday
Tax Remission Bill Advances in State Legislature
A tax remission bill, H. R. No. 68, moving through the House on third reading, would forgive part of state taxes in Reeves, Ward, Leving, and Pecos counties for the Red Bluff project. If enacted, the measure promises about 2 million dollars to the region. County officials Hal Barnett, J. B. Woolfolk, and J. E. Starley are in Austin pushing the bill with Rep. Clyde Bradford, with their spouses accompanying.
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Reeves
Ward
Leving
Pecos
Red Bluff
Hal Barnett
Pecos County
J. B. Woolfolk
Reeves County
J. E. Starley
Austin
Clyde Bradford
Nurey
Woolfolk
Dust Storm Blots Pecos Wednesday Afternoon
A high wind and dust descended on Pecos on Wednesday afternoon, blotting objects from view, blowing down signs and trash cans, and causing hazy conditions for hours. Residents and businesses continued as usual despite the gritty, drifting dust from the west.
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Pecos
Spudded Wildcat Well In Reeves County Texas
The Stack and White No. 1 Francis S. Reees wildcat well in section 20 of Schoollock Reeves County about 20 miles northwest of Toyah spudded Monday near noon. Attendees included Mrs Francis L Reeves of Martin landowner, her sister Mrs Gertrude Hancock of Mali Kenneth Slack and J B Davis and Judges W W Hubbard T F Slack all of Pecos. The well was making hole this week.
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Reeves County
Toyah
Francis L Reeves
Martin
Texas
Gertrude Hancock
Mali
Kenneth Slack
Peros
W W Hubbard
Pecos
J. B. Davis
T. F
Gladys Lewis Named Duchess For Rodeo
Miss Gladys Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis of Pecos is selected as the Pecos Duchess to attend the Fort Stockton rodeo this weekend. A 1934 Pecos rodeo queen and noted rodeo personality she has earned other honors in western celebrations.
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Gladys Lewis
Bob Lewis
Pecos
Duchess
Fort Stockton
Miss Lewis
Bill Kerr to Rope At Rotary Meet
Bill Kerr will rope in a jellybean roping event at Midland next Monday as part of the 41st Rotary district convention. He faces Tom Tyler district governor of the 41st Rotary district and president of Howard Payne College at Brownwood. Kerr borrowed boots from Keith Camp and practices daily hoping to finish by dark.
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Bill Kerr
Midland
Tom Tyler
Tyler
Ueward Payrue College
Brownwood
Mr. Kerr
Keith Camp
Reeves County FHA committee organized for housing loans
Reeves County formed a local committee led by H P Davis to promote Federal Housing Administration loans. Carl Miller outlined FHA loan basics from $100 to $2000, repayable in one to five years, with government guarantees of 20 percent for each loan and total.
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Reeves Countys
Federal Housing Administration
Carl Miller
FHA
Washington
Drilling Co. Worker Injured In Kyle Weil Incident
Delta Henry of De Oof de Op Uaner Drilling Co. suffered a finger tip loss when it was cut off at the Kyle Weil near Mentone. He was taken to Pecos for treatment and is recovering rapidly.
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Delta Henry
Oof de Op Uaner Drilling Co
Kyle Weil
Mentone Hte
Quart of Cream at 33 Cents Offer at City Pharmacy
A week end bargain advertises a quart of fresh fruit strawberry ice cream for 33 cents with a coupon from City Pharmacy. The deal requires the 88 cent price to be accompanied by the coupon shown in the issue advertisement.
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Pire
Driller W. Ford Injured by Flying Steel at Kyle Well
W. Ford, driller on the Mason No. 1 Kyle well near Mentone, was hurt Sunday when a piece of steel struck his eye. Physicians in Pecos removed it and he is almost fully recovered.
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Kyle
Mentone
Pecos
Pecos Forms Tourist Greeters Group At Hotel Brandon
Pecos Tourist Greeters, formed to boost travel and aid visitors, met at Hotel Brandon with Pecos Chamber of Commerce backing but operating independently. Officers include Vung Bell as president and Frank Joplin as secretary. aims cover free membership, event folding brochures, road signs, and courteous traveler info through Pecos area.
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Hotel Brandon
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J. C. Wilson
Wm. Kossman
Dudley Yard
W. W. Sample
Paving Job to Employ 100 Men on Savagosa Road
The Savagosa road five mile paving project will start soon as highway offices confirm. At peak, about 75 to 100 men will be employed with an estimated 30 days required to complete. Completion will shorten the upraised distance to Rajmorhen to roughly 22 to 25 miles.
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Savagosa
Division Highway
Highway Department
Sivoo
Rajmorhen
Road construction to begin on Pecos Carishad segment soon
LT KR Titus, resident engineer for the state highway department, says asphalt work on the third section of the Pecos Carishad will start in about 20 days. An Acaliche base covers about half of the 13 mile section, with paving planned first. The project paused for two days due to a heavy rain near Ona.
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Pecos Carishad
KR. Titus
Secson
New Mexico
Ona
New Arrival for Vecos Couple Announces Baby
Mr and Mrs J R McKay of Vecos welcome a seven pound baby girl born Saturday. Bobbie Lon is the newborns name. She and her mother are getting on splendidly.
Lujan Sentenced to Five Years for Murder
Rafael Lujan pleaded guilty in 109th district court to the dagger slaying of Antonio Marquiz earlier this year and received a five year penitentiary term claiming self defense.
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Rafael Lujan
Antonio Marquiz
Lujan
Marquez
Leader Grocery Dep't Remodeled for Modern Display
Extensive remodeling at Leader Grocery updates the department with a rear moved market counter and refrigeration, a front modern fruit display rack, new triple deck counters and a continuous spray vegetable rack. Two new checking counters improve display and customer convenience. Fire Anniversary offers special prices and prizes with details on the back page.
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Groceery
Leader Grocery
David Tudor Sells 600 Head of Cattle
David Tudor completed a deal this week selling about 600 head of cattle from the Tudor ranch to a California buyer. The trade was negotiated through Port Daggett. Tudor returned to Dallas Tuesday night.
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David Tudor
Tudor Ranch
California
Port Daggett
Tudor
Dallas
Reeves County seeks new federal grant for plant works
Reeves County officials filed an application for a 4800 000 000 public works program grant to finance a new plant project. John Pecker of San Angelo filed the proposal through Montgomery. A $27 000 labor grant and construction costs around 500 000 are outlined with plans on file for the contemplated courthouse complex. If federal approval comes, a bond election will be held to issue bonds for the project.
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San Angelo
Pepest
Ane Co
Opening of the fishing season attracts Pecos fishers
The fishing season opened on Wednesday May 1 at Vinall Tengue Deers with local anglers, including Noah Hugeins, reporting a bass catch and several fishers starting the day early. High winds affected conditions, and Abe Pittephries now holds the lake concession from the state parks division.
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Testi Fishing
Abo Pittephries
Avil
Bow Io
Telephone Directory Printing Call For Changes
The Pinterprise prints the Percos Northowestern Telephone Company directory and invites requests for changes in names or connections by Saturday May 6. Submit updates to ensure inclusion in the new listing.
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Pinterprise
Percos Northowestern Telephone Company
Wishine
Lytle and Son worker injured in gasoline accident
A Lytle and Son employee was injured Monday when gasoline was accidentally pointed into his car while he worked on the water system. Doctors report no serious injury.
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Lytle and Son
Straw Hat Day Observed With Rescheduled Deadline
The article notes Straw Hat Day on Sunday May 5 with a decree printed elsewhere and a local advertising appeal for straw headgear. It mentions an initial May 4 deadline to switch from felt to straw, extended by Mayor Iver to a later grace period.
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Iver
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