Pecos Toyah Orchestra Delights Audience With Stout Recital
The Toyah School Orchestra led by Mr and Mrs E L Harp and featuring soprano Mrs Lillian Butler gave a polished program in Pecos despite stage crowding. Young talents Edgar Ingeson and Bill Seay drew praise for violin and cornet solos, with Henry Russell filling in for Judge Ross. The ensemble, formed from mostly untrained youths, delivered a high standard in a program that included Apple Blossoms and Night of the Dragon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Toyah
Lillian Butler
Toyah Orchestra
E. L. Harp
Edgar
Bill Seay
Texas
Ross
Henry Russell
Russell
Harp
Butler
Neff Urges State Park Board for Texas Parks System
Governor Neff urged the Legislature to create a six member unpaid State Parks committee to locate park lands and report findings each session. He argued a statewide system would attract automobile tourists and provide rest, recreation and health benefits along highways and in rural areas. Fort Worth Star Telegram report.
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Austin
Neff
Texas
Fort Worth
Federal Court Adjourns Pecos Term to September
A Pecos Division federal court term scheduled for May 14 will be adjourned due to insufficient docket activity. The court will reconvene for the regular September term on the fourth Monday in September unless a special term is called earlier by unforeseen business.
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W. W. Dean
United States District I. W
Married in Big Minnie Ede Jim and ee
The report notes a wedding involving Minnie Ede and Jim with remarks on Mrs W A Hendrix and a War exemplary character. The groom is described as an expert mechanic at T P shops and the bride as practical and a good partner. They visited relatives after the ceremony. the Enterprise sends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Jim
W A. Hendrix
Nedvitent
Bnother
Othiér
Toyah School Orchestra Concert Lineup and Acknowledgments
Miss Bets Smithey and Janie Duncan lead the Toyah School Orchestra with Sax, French Horns, Trombones, Euphonium, Basses, Drums and Piano. The ensemble includes Gage Van Horn, Bill Seay, J Duncan, Mackie McAlpine, Tom Simpson, Clarence Scholz, Ernest Harp, Byron Johnson, Jack Seay, Bishop Humphries, E G Bernard, A Harris, Joe Crow, Ted Seay, Mrs Clyde Cargill, Mrs E L Harp, directed by B I Harp. The group thanks L Harkness for piano use and Toyah Motor Company for a truck to haul instruments to Pecos.
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Bets Smithey
Janie Duncan
Miss Bernard
Gage van Horn
Bill Seay
Duncan
Mackie McAlpine
Tom Simpson
Clarence Scholz
Ernest Harp
Byron Johnson
Jack Seay
Bishop Humphries
E. G. Bernard
A. @. Harris
Joe Crow
Ted Seay
Clyde Cargill
E. L. Harp
B. I. Harp
Toyah
L. Harkness
Toyah Motor Company
Acres of Diamonds in Texas Resources
A Midland Reporter writer extols local wealth and urges Texas residents to buy Texas made products to support 150,000 workers. He cites Ali Hafed’s parable of finding diamonds at home and calls for backing home industries, capital investment, and a stronger state economy.
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Charlie Watson
Midland Reporter
Midland
Midland County
West
Texas
South
Russell H. Conwell
Ali Hafed
Indus
Persia
Mountain of the Moon
Palestine
Europe
Bay of
Barcelona
Hercules
England
Russia
T. M. Knebel
Texas State Manufacturing Association
Re Sue
Amd
Mary
Sexas
Poll Bulls For Sale At Pecos Stock Pens May 11 12
Albert Kyle plans a sale of one ear of double registered Poll Bulls at Pecos stock pens on May 11 or 12. The Enterprise says these top stock animals offer a rare chance to acquire superior cattle at fair prices. See them even if you are not sure to buy.
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Albert Kyle
Pecos
Origin of the wildcat well in oil history
The piece explains the term wildcat for a new, unproven oil well and how such wells are later called discovery wells when productive. It praises the pioneer courage of wildcatters, notes the honor of discovery, and describes how neighboring operators later flock to proven territories. Oil Reporter.
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Wildcat
Correction from The Enterprise on Hoefs Wilson dispute
The Enterprise corrects a published dispute between Otto Hoefs and J C Wilson. Hoefs says the article distorted facts, denied profanity or striking, and states he paid accounts at Pecos Mercantile. The editor apologizes, notes no Mer cantile staff involvement, and pledges fair treatment going forward.
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Otto Hoefs
J. C. Wilson
Hoefs
Pecos Mercantile
Hol
Saragosa
Petos
Flaming Alcohol Burns Pat Moran Hand
Pat Moran suffered burns to his arm and wrist when flaming alcohol spilled from a gasoline burner under a linotype. The burns are painful but not serious, and he is expected to recover use of his hand. The Enterprise extends regrets for the accident.
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Pat Moran
Pat
Morganthaler
Linotype
Card of Thanks From Toyah Resident
Through the Enterprise I express gratitude to Toyah folks for thoughtfulness and liberality after loss of my home. The flare of friendship proved strong with every word of sympathy and gift to me and mine. Mrs. Claudia Seay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Claudia Seay
Mrs Dean and baby leave for Dallas after visit
Mrs C T Dean and her infant son depart early in the week to Dallas following a several day stay with her sister Mrs Max Krauskopf and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Dean
Dallas
Max Krauskopf
Oil business rewards patience over haste in California
The Oil Reporter argues patience pays in oil ventures. It cites wells like Bell No. 2, Standard South Whittier No. 1, Julian No. 1, Parkford, and a Signal Hill gusher started in August 1922 and flowing 3000 plus barrels daily. Impatient investors misfire. steady effort yields big rewards.
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Oil Reporter
Los Angeles
California
South Whittier
Signal Hill
Pecos boys head to Austin for state events
The Pecos boys, led by Superintendent R B Norman and coaches, travel to Austin to compete in the State athletic meets for Class A events in field and debate. Adam Ross, John Wilson, Charles Weyer, Ed Mund, Caroline, and W D Cowan will compete in debate, tennis, running, and jumping events as Pecos aims to score and prove its athletic strength.
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Pecos
Austin
R. B. Norman
D. Cowan
Edmund Caroline
John Wilson
Char+Weyer
Adam Ross
Echolastic
Charles Weyer
Mind Caroline
W. D. Cowan
Milhand
Midland Pecos
Midland
Pecos Economy Praised Amid Criticism Of Local Stores
The Enterprise notes local satisfaction with wholesale trade and denies widespread hardship in Pecos. It rebuts the Advocate’s charge that Pecospolis stores engage in predatory pricing to crush competition, asserting no family has suffered for life’s necessities and wealth can show less heart in its owners.
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Pecos
Pecosopolis
Mrs Aubrey Wolf Visits Sister In Dalhart Orne
Mrs Aubrey Wolf arrived this week from Dalhart for a visit with her sister Mrs S C Vaughas and family.
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Aubrey Wolf
Dalhart
S. C. Vaughas
Bell well shows productive sand with gas increase
The Bell well crew reports a highly productive sand at the hole with a notable gas rise. Water intrusion from about 4300 feet caused a shutdown to allow casing to seal and test the bottom sand for potential commercial production.
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Bell
Fort Stockton Oil Field Sees Resumed Drilling Activity
Drilling in the Fort Stockton oil field continues with renewed effort on Grant No. 6 in section 19 block 140 and the 592 well along the G C S F railway line. Winch casing set on the 592 well reports progress while the Quinby and associates well gains engine arrival and movement once roads permit. The Droy well in section 20 block 140 undergoes review by Hoult of Joplin City and Pete Simpkin of See Me Calif for field prospects.
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Fort Stockton
Fort Ae
Quinby and Associates
Hoult
Cnel
Oil Sand Sample Boosts Artesia Prospects at Ili nois No 3
A sample of oil sand from Ili nois No 3 well was tested in Artesia and showed promising results. Keyes & Gray Bros. began drilling six miles southeast of town, with a derrick cable installed and funds ready. An Arkansas field official, Mr L Mr Austin of Russellville, Arkansas, arrives to review the wildcat venture and may seek interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Ilinois No. 3
Keyes & Gray Bros
Encour
Arkansas Field
Austin
Russellville
Ark
Hardwick
Deer strike near Toyah prompts wildlife concern
Four oil men traveling from El Paso to Pecos report two deer crossing the road between Toyah and Heransa. One deer was hit and injured as the car passed at about nine o clock, marking an unusual deer sighting in the area and a call to the State Game and Fish Warden to curb such wildlife on highways.
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Nere
Toyah
el Paso
Pecos
Orient
W. B. Trey
Fort Stockton
Jas. Flanagan
Charlone
N. C
Manly Baker
Charlotte
N.C
Herman Block
New York
Heransa
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State Park Board
Enterprise
Fort Stockton Field
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