Bankhead Highway Route Debate Through Pecos Heads to Council
State engineer S S Posey surveyed seven miles of the Bankhead route through Reeves county from the Pecos river toward Hermosa. He plans two or three possible paths through Pecos and will submit routes for higher authority decisions while focusing on cost and safety. Local business leaders urge routing along minor streets to protect pedestrians and improve town impression as autos flood through daily.
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S. S. Posey
Bankhead
Reeves County
Pecos
Hermosa
Posey
Second Street
Fourth Street
Colorado City
Enterprise
Irians
Second
Chicago Report Unfounded on Pecos Ira Bell Well
A telegram from Chicago dated May 9 1923 denies rumors Ira Bell well north of Pecos Texas is being drilled. Reports claim the well at 4500 feet is awaiting casing. The Pecos Enterprise says the rumor is fictitious and promises update if notable news occurs.
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Chicago
Enterprise
Pecos
Texas
Ira Bell
R. C. Day
Mrs I Hershenson Pushes Reeves County Oil Wells
Mrs I Hershenson from Chicago has stayed in Reeves county to oversee the Hershenson well in the Pecos oil field. The team reports a large hole with repeated bit losses and a final effort planned before possibly relocating and drilling a new well. A renowned geologist says her lands sit in a real oil field with indications of shallow oil and potential production.
Pecos Mercantile Plans Annual Staff Fish Fry
The Pecos Mercantile Company will close at 3 30 p m on Wednesday May 16 to host an all hands picnic and fish fry for staff from every department including clerks and salesmen. Taggart will supply food and extra help to ensure ample fish and timely delivery to the event.
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Pecos Mercantile Force
Pecos Mercantile Company
West
Texas
Taggart
Valuable collie killed by car named Lady
Seven year old Scotch collie Lady owned by E G Doty of the city was run over and killed by an automobile Tuesday. The driver is unknown. Lady, registered and highly valued, rarely left Pecos Hotel vicinity where she was kept. The accident occurred along the street beside the hotel and the driver has not come forward to compensate the loss.
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E G. Doty
Pecos
Sounder
Washington
New York Life
Congress
Ku Klux Klan
Duys
Née
Pader Klan
Klan
America
UT honor roll listing for Jewell B. Cowan Cum Laude
The University of Texas News notes Jewell B. Cowan of Pecos earned Cum Laude on the official honor roll for the recently concluded term.
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University of Texas News
Jewell B. Cowan
Pecos
Baptist Ladies Hold District Meet Here
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Baptist Pecos El Paso District Women's Missionary Union of Texas was held in Pecos May 9 and 10 at the local Baptist church. Sixty five delegates attended with six district leaders named. officers elected include T. W. Lanier of El Paso as president and W. Graves of El Paso as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Baptist
Sunbeams
Girls’ Auxiliary
Boys’ Organization
Young Women’s Auxiliary
Barstow
Buchanan
T. J. Hefner
R. D. Blades
Pecos Association
Cliff Caldwell
J. D. Sandifer
W. F. Fry
Oil News From Pecos Field Reports Quiet Week In Oil Work
The Enterprise notes no major features this week as oil activity remains steady. OReilly and partners prepare Toyah Bell for restart with derrick rebuilt and machinery reconditioned. Ramsey No 2 progresses slowly. Mrs Hershenson plans to reclaim the bit or relocate. J J Wheat keeps crews ready for drilling with funding needed.
El Paso Woman Attends Baptist Meeting Here
Mrs. Will Graves of El Paso visits Mrs. T. J. Hefner for a few days. She is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Walthal and attended the Baptist Woman's meeting in session this week.
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Will Graves
el Paso
T. J. Hefner
Walthal
Baptist Woman's Meeting
Richard Lynn Visits Toyah for Brief Stop
Richard Lynn spent a few days in Toyah this week, staying briefly and engaging with local sites. His visit highlighted regional ties and brief tours of nearby landmarks.
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Richard Lynn
Toyah
Public School Year Ends Amid Klan Controversy
The Pecos school closes for the 1923 session with Prof. R B Norman praised for full year effort. Music and commencement events planned while a Washington correspondent comments on the Ku Klux Klan, urging Junior Klans and detailing imagined programs for boys.
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KU Klux Klan
Pecos Mercantile Keeps Up-to-Date Practices
The Pecos Mercantile Company promotes a up-to-the-minute cleanliness program in all departments. They installed outside fans over entrances to deter flies and use a swatter for any intruders. A revolving fruit stand fan with streamers keeps flies away from produce when staff is busy.
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Pecos Mercantile
Pecos Mercantile Company
Code of ethics adopted by American Society of Newspaper Editors
The American Society of Newspaper Editors formed last month issued a code of ethics for the press. It emphasizes public welfare, fidelity to the public interest, source notice for private news, truth in reporting, clear distinction between news and opinion, and independence for critics.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Sisk Family honored at Texas Chamber event selection
Albert Sisk was elected by the Chamber Commerce to represent them at the first Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in San Angelo the week after next. His daughter Dorothy Sisk was appointed as Miss Pecos in the pageant connected with the meeting. Mrs. Sisk will accompany them as chaperone.
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Albert Sisk
Chamber Commerce
Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Hisaughter
Dorothy Sisk
Pecos
Mayor Palmer Heads to Conchos for Rest and Recovery
Mayor Ben Palmer and his wife travel with their son Frank from Pecos to Fort Stockton and San Angelo to rest by the Conchos. Doctors and friends worried after a serious spell but hope the lower altitude and new scenery aid his recovery and that he returns fully restored.
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Ben Palmer
Frank S
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
Pecos
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Mrs. I. Hershenson
Gongerning Oil
Albert
Shaw
John
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Dr Shaw
New York
Virginia
John W. Phavis
West Virginia
Engts
Mr. Davis
Attorney For the Ass Press
Warren
First Baptist Church
J. M. Garner
C. A. Johnson
J. J. Wheat
R. B. Norman
Lillian Butler
C. B. Jordan
Methodist Church
The
Baptist Church
Virginia Runnels
Lucile Thurston
Mattie Lee Wilson
Callie DeRacey
Fern Biggs
Minnie Jae i
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