Old Fiddlers Contest At Grand Theatre Sparks Pecos Interest
Intense interest spreads across Pecos and nearby towns as the Old Fiddlers contest nears under Grand Theatre sponsorship. Veterans of early dances register to perform on Pioneer Day with awards awarded by audience applause. Contenders come from Monahans Wink Mentone Balmorhea Fort Stockton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Grand Theatre
Vecos
Hendon
Monahans
Wink
Mentone
Balmorhea
Fort Stockton
Senior Commencement and Graduation Schedule at Pecos High
The article outlines senior activities including a picnic on Tuesday and the May 26 commencement at Pecos High School with processional and benediction details. Baccalaureate is May 26 with salutatorian and valedictorian speeches. diplomas are awarded May 28 by Capt. W. W. Dean. Grammar school exercises occur May 27 with William Kerr as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dean
Frank Mitchell
H. Ratiff
First Baptist Church
W. W. Dean
William L. Kerr
Capt. W. W. Dean
Miss Buchanan Hosts Bridge Party At Her Home
Miss Helen Buchanan entertained friends with a Wednesday bridge party at her home. Three tables of bridge were played followed by ice cream and cake. Guests included Mmes Stribling Anthony Wood Cox Wicker Beauchamp Scott Harper Townley Black and Pinkney Black of Barstow, and Misses Elon Hinkle Card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Buchanan
Mmes
R. T. Stribling
Jr Claude Anthony
Louis Wood
Charlie “Doc” Cox
Aurilla Wicker
Harrison Beauchamp
Norman Scott
Milton Harper
George Townley
Pinkney Black
Barstow
Mary Elon Hinkle
Stella Mae Card
Doan's Pills Advertised for Kidney Relief Worldwide
An advertisement promotes Doan's Pills as a kidney remedy available at drug stores worldwide. It claims endorsement by users and urges readers to obtain the genuine, time-tested product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Dewey Richburgs Attend Legion Meet in Dallas and Mart Visit
Mr and Mrs Dewey Richburg and their daughter visited Dallas for a weekend as Mr Richburg attended a state American Legion district commanders meeting. After the convention they traveled to Mart to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Richburg
Dallas
Mr. Richburg
American Legion
Mart
Yrith
Visiting Mrs Collings for Mother's Day Gathering
A large group celebrated Mother's Day at Mrs. E. L. Collings home with relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Means and Dorothy of El Paso J H Marshall of Dallas Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and children of El Paso and Miss Warren Collings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harper and son of El Paso and Jimmy of Pecos. Mrs. Harper, daughter of Mrs. Collings, remains for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Collings
Sam Means
Dorothy
el Paso
J. H. Marshall
Dallas
John Nelson
Clarence Harper
Warren Collings
J. C. Wilson
Jimmy
Pecos
Harper
Collings
Sanders Drug Co Gets Bright Blue and White Sign
Pecos item notes a newly repainted Sanders Drug Co sign in bright blue and white with red neon lighting, enhancing the town’s already well lit streets. The piece also reports Miss Brashaer joining the Modern Beauty Shop staff and the shop planning a move to Pecos Mercantile’s upper floor to gain increased clientele. It mentions Southern Union Gas Co offices moved to the building rear with a new front counter to improve display space for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sanders Drug Co
Pecos
Beashaer
Miss Brashaer
Sallhams
Operbeell
Southern Union Gas Co
Reeder Chooses Custom Chevrolet Truck for Candy Business
W. E. Reeder, wholesale distributor of candy cigars and tobacco, drives a new Chevrolet pickup with built in merchandised housing. The unique vehicle features shov ing and compartments built by G. G. Breen, a noted top and body expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Reeder
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co
G. G. Breen
Pankey Auto Supply Expands Stock Ahead of Summer Trade
Pankey Auto Supply received a large shipment this week and added new lines such as A-C and Champion spark plugs and A-C oil filters. A substantial delivery of Victor gaskets arrived, a standard fit for Ford, Chrysler, and most General Motors cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey Auto Supply
Victor
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
Modern Beauty Shop Adds Miss John to Staff
Announcement this week notes the Modern Beauty Shop has been improved with the addition of Miss John to its staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss John
City Pharmacy Offers Honeymoon Special Ice Cream
City Pharmacy this week offers a Honeymoon Special ice cream at 33 cents continuing the home made Sani-Frozen delicacy. A large number of drug specials and graduation gifts are also on sale. see the advertisement in this issue for full information.
Emergency Cattle Freight Rates Set Through June 1936
The Secretary of Agriculture Wallace announced emergency rail rates for shipping cattle from Texas New Mexico and Arizona to pasturage will be authorized soon and run until June 30 1936. Outbound shipments receive a fifteen percent discount while return shipments are discounted eighty five percent. The saves effectively halve the usual fare. Emergency freight rates on feed remain in effect aiding cattle raisers against drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Wallace
Former Pecosite Elias Jackson Dies in El Paso
Elias Jackson aged 74, longtime Pecos resident, died last Thursday in an El Paso hospital. Funeral services were at Hartford Mortuary with Rev. Ira F. Winterod officiating. Survived by two sons A. E. Jackson of Pecos and R. C. Jackson of El Paso and a daughter Mrs. W. G. Wainscott of Hereford. His wife died eight years ago. Burial in Evergreen cemetery, El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Jackson
Pecos
el Paso
Ivergreen
Hartford Mortuary
Ira F. Winterod
Jackson
Church of Christ
A. E. Jackson
R. C. Jackson
W. G. Wainscott
Hereford
Texas
East Circle Meets at Mrs Kelton Home
The East Circle held its weekly meeting at Mrs. Frank Kelton’s home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. T Casey led a study titled Missionary Work Along the Border with Miss Edna Harris and Mrs. Kelton as speakers. The next gathering will be at Mrs FE L Collings’ home on Tuesday May 21 with several members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Circle
Frank Kelton
T. Casey
Edna Harris
Mrs. Kelton
FE. L. Collings
Mmes
Casey
Carlisle
McKinnis
Joplin
Padgett
Hamilton
Collings
Cowan
Rowden
Kelton
Farnum
Hubbs
Local News Notes on Texas Travel and Visits
Mrs. R. A. Thompson Jr and baby daughter arrived Monday from Fort Worth to join Mr Thompson. Mr and Mrs C C Swansen spent Tuesday in Pecos for shopping and business. Miss Margaret Ross visited friends and relatives in Pecos Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Reid Estes and Bill Rodgers spent last weekend in Barstow with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thompson, Jr
Baby Daughhter
Fort Worth
Mr. Thompson
C. C. Swansen
Pecos
Margaret Ross
Reid Estes
Bill Rodgers
Barstow
Pecos Mercantile Vice President Visits Carlsbad Officials
K. E. Coffner of Carlsbad, vice president of the Pecos Mercantile Co., spent this week conferring with local company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Coffner
Carlsbad
Pecos Mercantile Co
Mrs Vernon L Sullivan Visits El Paso Lodge Dam Chief
Mrs Vernon L Sullivan of El Paso spent the last week end at the lodge visiting her husband, Mr Sullivan, who is the dam's chief engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Sullivan
el Paso
Mr. Sullivan
Mrs. D. E. Klinger Joins United Dry Goods Sales Staff
Mrs. D. E. Klinger, an experienced saleslady, was this week added to the sales staff of the United Dry Goods Co. Her hiring expands the company’s customer service team as it aims to boost store performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Klinger
United Dry Goods Co
Mrs Hilden Lundin and Harley Bagley Shop in Pecos
Mrs Hilden Lundin and Mrs Harley Bagley spent Wednesday in Pecos for shopping.
Jack Winfrey Memorialized in Austin Assignment
Special ranger and peace officer at the dam Jack Winfrey spent last week in Austin on official business for state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Winfrey
Austin
Explains Tax Bill Aimed at Red Bluff Irrigation Debt
A speaker urges support for tax remission to retire Red Bluff Irrigation Project indebtedness authorized by House Bill 486. He notes strong legislative backing, predicts a possible fall special session, and argues the measure would boost local taxes via higher valuations while aiding flood water storage for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Bradford
Ken Regan
Walter Woodul
C. R. Stevenson
House of Representatives
House
Senate
el Paso
World famed mystic debate in Atlanta on truth and God
Dr U L Ghilini and Jiddu Krishnamurti led a late May discussion in Atlanta at the Biltmore Hotel on truth and happiness. Ghilini advocates Christian Materialism and economic independence as prerequisites to spiritual development while Krishnamurti argues nothing tangible counts for truth and God. He will perform a stage demonstration June 1 at Grand Theatre, presenting illuminated séances without supernatural claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
U. L. di Tshilini
Jiddi Krishnamurti
Atlanta Biltmore Hotel
Ghilini
Fort Davis Opens New Gymnasium and Dance Floor
Pecosites attend the opening night dance celebrating the new Fort Davis gymnasium and dance floor attended by Mr and Mrs Beau McCutcheon Dr and Mrs Paul Heiser Jack Camp Miss Nancy Harmon and Miss Babe Finley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau McCutcheon
Paul Heiser
Jack Camp
Nancy Harmon
Babe Finley
Mrs Emmett Karston Joins Ivy Couple on Arkansas Trip
Mrs Emmett Karston accompanied Mr and Mrs John Ivy as they left for Hot Springs Arkansas where Ivy plans to manage a resort hotel. Karston will join her husband at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Karston
John Ivy
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mrs. Karston
Evans et al Well Drilling in Loving County Shows Oil Prospects
The Evans et al W D Johnson No 1 in northwestern Loving County was the lone active drill this weekend. Six and five eighths inch casing was set at 2031 feet as a water strata was shut off. Drillers report a brown sandy lime with strong petroleum odor and expect to strike oil bearing sand near 3015 feet. Location is Section 12 Block 57 TSP 1. Mason No 1 Kyle north of Mentone shut down this week awaiting orders. Eppenauer Drilling Co No 2 Ellis shut down early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Kyle
Mentone
Eppenauer Drilling Co
Elliss
New Dance Hall To Be Opened Friday
Marvin Roberson opens a new dance palace in a large building two blocks west and north of the high school. The opening dance is Friday at 9 o clock with another Friday night on the way. The 45 by 80 foot waxed hardwood floor features an acoustically treated orchestra pit. A cafe and beer fountain connect to the adjoining building. An eight piece orchestra from El Paso will play this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Roberson
Pyote Man Dies From Head Injury
A fatal oil well accident east of Pyote last Friday struck Warne Botkins when a pole fell from a derrick. He died at Monahans after emergency surgery and was laid to rest in Best, Texas, with his widow and one child surviving.
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Sid Richardson
Pyote
Warne Botkins
Monahans
Botkins
Prote
Best
Texas
Ss. E. Snow
Pyrote
Lyote
Continental Supply Coe
Port Lavacea
Snow
Pyotet
Keith Meredith Circle Meets at First Baptist Wadley
The Keith Meredith circle of the First Baptist church met Tuesday evening at the Wadley church. Members received refreshments after a devotional by Mrs Bradford and a lesson by Mrs Holloway. Next meeting planned at Mrs Mabel Beauchamy’s home with Mrs Stribling as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Meredith
Cigcip
Th First Baptist Church
Wadley
Baptist Church
Bradford
Holloway
Mabel Beauchamy
Stribling
Mmes
C. A. Daniel
C. F. Thony
H. L. Holloway
Wink Newspaper Joins New Management Partners
Wink Times-Herald passes to L. E. Ostrom as manager and Jason W. Keshi as editor succeeding J. L. Downa. The new publishers publish an eight page at home and boost advertising. Dow may enter local printing business once a location is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink Times-Herald
L. E. Ostrom
Jason W. Keshi
J. L. Downa
Mayor's Election Contested in Wink Contest
The election of Mayor 8 L Thedford of Wink is contested by Roy Matthews after a court acted on a quo warranto challenge. Thedford’s re election margin is reported as small and the dispute led to a street scuffle in Wink last week. Court proceedings set for June 14 in Kermit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Thedford
Wink
Roy Matthew
Garrante
Thedford
Mithews
Kermit
Former Pecos Resident Dies in Eden Texas
Mrs. Charles Raymond formerly of Pecos died of pneumonia in Eden Texas on Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at Oakvale near Abilene. Mrs. G C Parker and Mrs Daniels attended. Dyer is remembered fondly by many friends. the enterprise extends sincere sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond
Pecos
Eden
Ovale
Texas
Abilene
G. C. Parker
Es Daniels
Dyer
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William Hanson
Oscar Buchholz
Pecos High School
Jasper Miller
Letha Precht
Julia
Liams
Joe B. Lecrim
Shire
Jesus
Rev
Abbott
Cecil Lybrand
Brawley King
Geraldine Brownlee
Virginia Bradley
Rev. Ratliff
J. E. Starley
Julia Williams
Pecos Grammar School
Grammar School
Miss Buchanan
the Plaza Hotel
Mrs. Corda Enyart
Dewey Richburgs
Legion Meet
Mrs. Collings
Conoco
Conoco Travel Bureau
Frank Joplin
Mer
Sanders Drug
Eos
T.e
Sallie Williams
City Pharmacy
Hickory Street
Westex Hotel
C. EF. Brady
C. M. Hall
Fine Farm
L. E. Patterson
Box 11
Joe Hudgens
Wilhite
Leader Grocery Co
M. H. Prewit
Elm St
John Horn
Plaza
Ber Shop
van Havis
Camp Havis
P.o. Box
Pecos Enterprise
Hubbard Farm
Hal Burnett
Legisature
Kirkiscinamurti
di Ghilini
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Evans Et al
Eden, Tex
West Texas
Pecos Furniture Company
Pecos, Texas
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