Red Bluff Dam project delayed for funds and time
Secretaries Work and Commissioner Mead told Pecos Valley Water Improvement District directors that funds are short and more time is needed to process the Red Bluff Irrigation project. District leaders and a Washington delegation pressed for steps to utilize a $2.46 million appropriation and to contract with the Reclamation Bureau for construction and repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Blaft Water Improvement District
R. I. Gray
Ft. Stockton
John Miller
Grandfalls
J. H. Miler
Barstow
Washington D. C
Pecos River
Texas
Red Bluff
Loving
Reeves, Ward
Pecos Counties
Reclamation Bureau
Act of Congress
Work
Interior Department
Mead
Reclamation Department
R. F. Burges
Morris Sheppard
Claude B. Hudspeth
Mere Electrician Saves Day for Printers
A skilled electrician fixes a stalled printing press, installing a new motor and hook-up to restore operation. The crisis ends with gratitude from M. W. Collie and staff including Friday, Barney, and Red, who praise the two electricians for their timely aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Collie
W. FE. Ball
Barney & Red
Couch Reports Near-Perfection on No 17 Highway Progress
County Commissioner R N Couch says Highway 17 from the New Mexico line to near Orla is in first class condition. Road crews expect all weather ready for traffic by September 1 and work aims to convert the Bankhead route into a federal asphalt highway through Reeves and Loving counties.
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Carlsbad Highway
R. N. Couch
State Line
9 Point
Orla
Couch
Bankhead
Broadway of America
Reeves County
New Mexico State Line
Pecos
Loving County
Porville
Texas-Louisiana Power to Acquire Gulf Properties
The Texas-Louisiana Power Company announced today the acquisition of the properties of the Texas Gulf Power Company, described as the largest and southwest purchase of Gulf assets. A. P. Barrett, president, stated the Fort Worth headquartered firm, organized there, now controls the combined Gulf properties and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas-Gulf Power Company
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
A. P. Barrett
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Fort Worth
County Democrats Instruct Delegate At Beaumont Convention
Reeves County Democratic convention at Beaumont selected a Smith Moody ticket with a Reeves County citizen as delegate. Pecos gets seven votes, Toyah and Porterville sent no representation, and Dan Moody is backed for vice president. Beaumont delegate voted first ballot for Al Smith, under instructions.
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Beaumont
Court House
Smith-Moody
Reeves County
Pecos
Torah
Jalmorhea
Saragrosa
Porterville
Jin Walker
Madera Valley
Dan Moody
Property Owners Buy Into City Paving Plan in Pecos
Pecos residents favor a council plan for permanent paving on sixteen downtown blocks. Bids will be opened May 24 for concrete brick lithic and mixed types, with a ten year loan at under six percent interest. A survey by Devlin Engineering supported the move and local leaders endorsed rapid downtown surfacing.
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Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Aving Sone
Devlin Engineering Company
Legion Hall
Db. W. Bozeman
K. M. Regan
Grayle McFadden
Devlin
Eix
Wadley-Wilson Open Pecos Store With Grand Opening
Addison Wadley of Wadley Wilson Co announced Pecos store opening with a large opening day sale. Wadley credited a good Pecos location and progress with the growing chain, noting cash sales save customers on ready to wear and fabrics.
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Addison Wadley
Wadley-Wilson Co
Pecos
Wadley
J.C. Nance
Odesaa
Wadley- Wilson
Business Men Stag Dinner Invitation Issued
The chamber of commerce mails invites to all businessmen for a Monday night stag dinner at the Mint Cafe. The event aims to discuss past city success and future progress in an informal setting with extemporaneous speeches and cigars provided.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mint Cafe
Pst
Pecos Area Chamber Luncheon Tackles Highway Plans
More than fifty attendees from Pecos and neighboring towns met for a Pecos chamber luncheon to push two north south highway routes. The group aims to divert traffic from the Border Highway to Fort Stockton and Carlsbad Caverns, with Pecos and Fort Stockton voting road bonds to support the plan. Delegations from Carlsbad, Fort Stockton, San Angelo, El Paso, and Pyote outlined cooperation and road standards, while Pecos pursues Highway No. 17 improvements and a straight Fort Stockton link.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
New Mexico
Paul Vickers
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Weil
San Angeles
el Paso
Board of Development
Staaub
Paul Cotner
Williams
Pyote Chamber of Commerce
Victor Minter
Carlsbad Club
Ughan
Texas Law
Mr. Rose
Edi
Pioneer
Pecos County
Rose
Council Grants TL Power Co Bid For 4 Year Water Rise
City council approves TL Power Company bid to raise water rates for four years. Property owners voiced support for permanent paving across sixteen downtown blocks, prompting a euphoric reaction from council and mayor during Thursday meeting.
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Ouncil
T L Power Co
City Wins Greatest Need This Afternoon
The city council approved a plan with Texas Louisiana Power Company to deliver soft water within 60 to 90 days in exchange for a 50 percent rate increase for up to four years. The rate may revert to the present level later, and a celebration is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Smith
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Sweet Shop Opens Modern Attraction
A new Sweet Shop opens today in the Biggs Building attracting city interest with modern fixtures and a tile fountain installed by owner Don Finley of El Paso. The shop offers soft drinks candies and confections and will operate a candy kitchen producing fresh confections for the public.
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Biggs
Don Finley
el Paso
Finley
Candy
Band Practices For Early Show
Billie Leeman organizes a new band with four members prepping for a first concert soon. Rehearsals are at the American Legion Hall every Tuesday and Friday with open membership for interested musicians. Leeman predicts Pecos will have a first class band delivering needed music for many gatherings. The group volunteer without pay and seek community support.
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Billie Leeman
Leeman
American Legion Hall
Pecos
Uiny
Delaware Builds Gas After Shot At No 1 Ramsey Well
Delaware Oil Corporations No. 1 Ramsey well in Wheat area produced gas and oil after a 200 quart shot at 4358 to 4312 feet in sandstone. The hole reached 4426 feet before bridging. Plugging back to 437 and re-shooting followed as the crew cleaned out and planned further work.
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Delaware Oil Corporations No
Ramsey
Wheat
Recitals Attract Public At First Baptist Church
Music lovers will attend four recitals next week at the First Baptist Church. Pupils of Mrs Bob Stevens perform Tuesday night with piano and violin solos. The class of Mrs B Jordan and Miss Helen Ruhrup also present their pupils and hope the public attends. Ruhrup helped train artists including Miss Josephine Grisham of Abilene who is gaining praise for her recitals.
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First Baptist Church
Bob Stevens
B. Jordan
Mim
Helen R. Ruhrup
West Texas
Josephine Grisham
Abilene
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Highway 17
Perfection
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T-L
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Southwest
Smith and Moody
Ben Randall
Tudor
Vaunie Ingle
Toyah Nor
L. W. Anderson
E. A.humphries
Balmorhea
W. C. Halbert
Saragosa
Sam Prewit
Prewit
H. F. Anthony
Clarence Bell
W. BE. Bell
Dr. O. J. Bryan
D. W. Bozeman
B. T. Biggs
EB l L. Collings
W. W. Dean
W. MH. Drummonds
Monroe Kerr
R. G. Middleton
J. W. Moore
W. B. Oates
Ed Otto
John Oglesby
Wadley-Wilson
New Mercantile
C. of C
BY. O. L
Seare
Carlsbad, Ft. Stockton
Hizzoner
Sweet Shop
Delaware
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