Rail commission to hold Stockton Alpine passenger service hearing
The Texas Railroad Commission will hear the case on reviving Santa Fe passenger service between Fort Stockton and Alpine. A public session is set for Alpine on June 1 to decide the issue amid tolling questions and regional transport needs. Fort Stockton business notes report a major new commercial building project, a shap ing center for El at Boatman in Stock ie. In Sanderson, the Fifth Cavalry from Fort Clark and the 12th Cavalry from Fort Brown arrived for a stopover, with about 1200 soldiers present.
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Stockton
Texas
Santa Fe Railway
Ort
Alpine
Forthea
Fort Stockton
Elat Boatman
Stockie
Sanderson
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Clark
12Th Cavalry
Fort Brown
Judge Delays R. M. Duren Bingo Case Until July Term
District Judge Charles L Klapp continued a restraining order blocking a local bingo game after a Saturday hearing. The order remains in effect until the first week of the July term of court.
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Odessa
Charles L. Klapp
R. M. Duren
Forty four Fort Sul Ros students to receive degrees
Commencement exercises set for Wednesday evening June 1 will award 10 Bachelor of Arts and 34 Bachelor of Science degrees to Alpine Forty-four Sul Ros students.
Park officials call May meeting on Big Bend financing
Alpine reports the state Park Board and Governor James Allred have called a May 23 meeting in Justin to discuss financing for Big Bend Park. Over 100 interested citizens have been invited to attend.
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State Park Board
James Allred
Justin
Bentley Park
Summers announces run for Winkler County Sheriff
F E Ellis Summers declares candidacy for sheriff of Winkler County after resigning as chief deputy amid insinuations regarding Sheriff W A Rest. Summers emphasizes experience and commitment to public safety as key qualifications.
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Wiink
Depuy
W. Arest
F. E. (Ellis) Summers Tofay
Winkler Cunty
Balmorhea Graduate Completes School Record
Balmorhea student Q A Cren haw completes eight years of schooling without absence or tardiness and serves as salutatorian of the class.
Barstow Rehires Engineer for Water Project
Barstow city council on Wednesday night retained James D. Fowler of Dallas as engineer for the local water project marking another step toward realization.
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Barstow
James D. Fowler
Dallas
Miss Mary Jo Weigers Transfer Alters County Home Work
Barstow based county home demonstration agent Miss Mary Jo Weigers, serving since February 15, 1936, was notified last week of a transfer to Midland County.
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Barstow
Mary Jo Weigers
Midland County
Kermit to Buy Fire Truck. Post Office Request Urged
The Board of City Commissioners approved a $3 540 bid by Kermit Motor Company for a new jumper fire fighting truck at a special meeting in city hall. They also urged Postmaster General Farley to approve federal building projects after a Washington announcement. In Reeves County Texas a land sale was scheduled via court order, detailing property in Section 91, Houston and Great Northern Railway Company Survey, 145 7 acres, with sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1938 at the courthouse door.
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Kermit
Board of City Commissioners
Kermit Motor Company
Unitomplete
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Genral
James A. Farley
State OF Texas
Reeves
District Court
Reeves County
A. D
Emily C. Paterson
Lena McDermott
Loretta McDermott
Mike McDermott
Margy McDermott
Pat McDermott
Anna Andrews
Ollen D. Andrews
Loretta Warkentine
John W. Warkentine
Reeves County Water Improvement District
Court House
Emily C. Petersen
Pat Mc
Balmorhea Honors 11 Seniors in Graduation Exercises
Balmorhea held graduation exercises for 11 high school seniors last week. Hill D. Hudson of Pecos delivered the commencement address.
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Balmorhea
Hill D. Hudson
Pecos
Stanton Girl Chosen As One of Six Beauties at Texas State
Leta Ruth Edison of Stanton named by band leader Art Jarrett among six most beautiful girls at Texas State College Denton.
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Stanton
Leta Ruth Edison
Art Jarrett
Texas State College
Denton
Ward County Fair Plans Discussed in Monahans
Monahans officials and Chamber of Commerce board members met Monday night to finalize fall fair plans for Ward County. The discussion focused on event scheduling, locations, and community involvement.
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Monahans
The
Chamber of Commerce
Monahans District Attorney Delivers Commencement Address
Pecos District Attorney William L. Kerr spoke at the Monahans High School graduation Tuesday evening as 47 seniors received diplomas.
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Monahans
William L. Kerr
Pecos
Ranch program totals 107 ranches spanning over 1.5 million acres
One hundred seven ranches with a total area of 1 511 450 acres have been entered in the 1938 ranch program, according to Earnest Williams, county agent.
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Sanderson
Earnest Williams
Graduates Hold Final Exercises for 1937 38 School Year
After the 1937 38 term the high school and seventh grade presented their final exercises last week. Fifty one seniors comprised the high school class.
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Wink
Jay Returns Home To Fort Worth Plans TCU Fall
Dick Jay program director at KIM left this week for Fort Worth to make his home and will attend Texas Christian University in the fall.
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Dick Jay
Kim
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Senate approves early cotton bounty payment plan
The Senate adopted Senator Tom Connally's amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, enabling early payout of the 1937 cotton bounty of two cents per pound upon proof of compliance. About 130 million dollars will be paid to cotton farmers under the Connally-Jones plan once the 1938 program rules are met.
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Senate
Tom Connally
Texas
Department
Connally
Connally-Jones
Secretary of Agriculture
Connall
Department of Agriculture
Senator Connally
Louis Joseph Visits Pecos Enterprise Office
Louis Joseph of Wink visited Pecos on Tuesday to attend to business and stopped by The Enterprise office for a visit.
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Louis Joseph of
Wink
Pecos
Enterprise Office
Bids Wanted for Pecos Rodeo Concessions
Notice invites bids on general concessions including drinks and food for the Pecos Rodeo on July 2 3 and 4 at the rodeo grounds. Bids will be received by Dewey Richburg and Richard Briscoe Post No 97 until June 15.
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Pecos
Dewey Richburg
Richard Briscoe
Wildlife Federation Convention Set for Galveston
The Texas Wildlife Federation will hold its annual convention in Galveston on June 10 and 11 with national and state officials on the program. Hundreds are expected as leaders outline policies for the next fifty years and Carl D. Shoemaker of Washington DC, secretary of the National Wildlife Federation, will be the principal speaker.
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Texas Wildlife Federation
Galveston
Texas
J. W. Chapman
Federation
Carl D. Shoemaker
Washington, D. C
National Wildlife Federation
Harvest Festival Dates Set for El Paso 1938 Fair
The All Southwestern Fair will run Thursday through Sunday September 29 to October 2 in El Paso Texas. Agricultural displays from Southwestern communities and farmers are expected with cash prizes. Entertainment contests are planned and a Harvest Festival queen may be chosen with prize travel.
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el Paso
Texas
Pictures Framed of Pecos High Seniors in Teachers Room
Framed portraits honor Pecos High School’s largest senior class with pictures of the graduating classes of 1934 1935 and 1936 lining the teachers room wall. Names include Ethel Armstrong Garland Card Edward Crowe Billy Pat Fulgin Henry Kelly Gussie Oden Charles Ward Paul Warren and others.
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Pecos High School
Ethel Armstrong
Garland Card
Edward Crowe
Billy Pat Fulgin
Henry Kelly
Gussie B. Oden
Charles Ward
Paul Warren
Mable Claire Baggent
Howard Collier
Eugene Donnell
Richard Garrett
Malcolm Maley
Margie Pouncey
Celia Wells
Lillian Young
Bill Beck
Josephine Cowden
James Crane
Clark Henderson
Twilaje McLaughlin
Lucile Ram
Work On Elementary School Nears Completion
White cement is going on the exterior as workers finish interior tasks at Pecos Elementary. Floors are being sanded lighting and plumbing fixtures installed terrazzo work and ceiling completion are wrapping up. The name plate with the school name board members and Supt. R Henry Blackwell has been ordered.
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Pecos Elementary
R. Henry Blackwell
R M Collie Seeks Texas A M Degree
COLLEGE STATION May 26 Candidates for degrees at Texas A M College to be conferred Friday night June 3 total 581 the largest graduating class in the history of the college R M Collie Pecos is a candidate for degree as bachelor of science in civil engineering A total of 34 students are candidates for advanced degrees 32 as master of science and 2 for professional degrees as electrical engineer
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College Station
Texas A. & M. College
R. M. Collie
Pecos
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