Pretty Up Campaign winners named for four classes
The Pecos City Federation in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce announced winners of the Pretty Up Campaign with 153 entrants across four classes. First prizes went to A Sisk and H Collier, B Bell, and C Beck while D was awarded to Pecos and Northwestern Telephone Co. Awards included plaques, rockers, fernery prizes, and lawn chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federa On
Albert ‘Isk
Earl Bell
W. Beck
Northwestern Telephone Co
Chamber of Commerce
A. ©. Sisk
H. T. . Collier
George Ross
W. J- Beck
R. EK. Whalen
Wwe DD
Pecos & Northstern Telephone Co
Beves County Court House
Pecos City Federation
Irprise
Pioneer Charles Weinacht Dies in Reeves County
Charles Weinacht a revered Reeves County pioneer died at his Toyah Vale ranch Monday at one oclock after a three month stomach cancer illness He was born in Germany September 7 1855 and after moving to America in youth he traveled the west before settling in Texas He married Hortense Haass in 1883 and lived at the Davis Mountains Ch
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Germany
America
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Isss
Castorville
Texas
Hortense Haass
Ckivis Mountain
Torah Valley
Hildreth
Bisbee
Herndon Crenshaw
Albert Hildreth
George Davis
W. A. Moore
Stella Wei
City Tries Grader and Tractor on Streets
City officials test a Monarch 50 tractor and a leaning-wheel trailer on unpaved streets to gauge economy and efficiency for potential city use. Pink Hlarbert oversees street work and reports promising results while awaiting council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Adams
Penses
Pink Hlarbert
Crude Rise Spurs West Texas Drilling Push
More exploration and wild cutting are anticipated in West Texas and nearby areas as crude prices rise, with talks of overproduction discouraged by experts. Local activity continues in Ward County and Lea County, Jal region, amid new field development and ongoing underreaming and drilling in several counties including Culberson, Loving and Jeeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Lea County
Jal
Taylor's Cafe Opens in Dean Building
Taylor's Cafe opens after purchasing fixtures and lease from Arthur Taylor and his brother of Abilene. Located in the Dean Building formerly known as Cameron's Cafe, the enterprise is run by Taylor with four years in Abilene and aims to attract heavy tourist traffic on the Bankhead Highway. Public invited to inspect soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Taylor
Abilene
Dean Gaildling
Cameron
Bankhead Highway
Commencement Ends Public Schools 28
At one of the best and most entertaining commencements 21 seniors graduated from high school receiving diplomas marking the end of four years. Hon. K. M. Regan gave the address praising the town and urging local business ties. Salutatory by Miss Virginia Thomas and valedictory by Miss Prewit drew applause. Dr. Jim Camp presented diplomas. Ted Seay sung with Doris Page accompaniment. Grammar school graduation held Tuesday morning with 22 advancing to high school. school closed for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Regan
Virginia Thomas
Prewit
Jim Camp
School Board of Trustees
Ted Seay
Doris Page
Cowboy Reunion Brings Wild West Rodeo to Pecos
A Pecos Cowboy Reunion set for June 21 and 22 promises a wild rodeo with nearly every cowboy event. Navajo riders will race horses and men in spectacular events, including a 100 mile race between a horse and a Navajo. Local stars debate the outcome as organizers Albert Tinnin Curtis McElroy and Granville Powers stage the show with promised rodeo stars and plenty of town support. Local merchants back the event with food and crowds expected to fill the town for a big West Texas day. Details appear in next week's Exaggerator.
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Pecos
Albert Tinnin
Curtis McElroy
Tovah
Granville Powers
West Texas
Hero of Air Tells C. C. Story at Pecos Lunch
Lady Mary Heath an English aviatrix who flew London to Australia last year addressed Pecos chamber of commerce members at a luncheon. She praised flying as enjoyable and declared ordinary flying is safe. Heath described Britain's training schools, flying conditions in the U.S. and her touring schedule.
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S. Mary Heath
London
Australia
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Lady Heath
Pecos
Richard L. Toll
Chamber of Commerce
Midland
United States
Cowan Building to be remodeled and rehabilitated soon
The Pecos area reports the Cowan Building will be rebuilt and refurbished. M. W. Collie, noted as Pecos’ big wolf and watt man, supports the claim that work will start in the next few days. The owner has not spoken publicly but is expected to proceed with improvements, ending prior criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
M. W. Collie
Big Volf
Watt
Pecos
Cowan Building
Air Made Well Company drills steadily on Ward soft water test
The Air Made Well Company is drilling steadily on the soft water test in Ward County. Hold on, Aggie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Made Well Company
Ward County
Aggie
Carlsbad Phone Line Now Ready
A direct line between Carlsbad and Pecos was activated, ending a 600 mile routing for calls and linking New Mexico communities. The New Mexico Company and Southwestern Bell Telephone Co jointly completed the project after years of work, enabling faster service via the Pecos Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Pecos
New Mexico
New Mexico Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
el Paso
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Burford Plans Permanent Residency After Plant Inspection
F. W. Burford, president of Burford Oil Company, is visiting the local refinery this week and announced plans to relocate permanently after June 15. The inspection trip signals a long term commitment to the plant and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Burford
Burford Oil Company
Buckley’s Ship Aided Fort Worth Endurance Flight
Buckley’s plane supplied fuel and food to the Fort Worth ship piloted by Robbins and Kelly, aiding their world record endurance flight of 172 hours. Buckley recently bought the Duncan ranch in the Davis Mountains and plans to use it as a ranch and hunting ground during deer season. the Duncan claim Buckley’s generosity and involvement, with potential future flights to the ranch.
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I. II
West Texas Coaches Reduce Rates Across Lines
West Texas Coaches announce a rate cut effective June 1 lowering all fares to three cents a mile. The company operates 1500 miles of routes and cites patronage growth as the reason for the substantial reduction, with some routes showing up to an 830 percent decrease from former prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Coaches
Midland Seeks Federal Court Shift and Local Courthouse Plans
Midland authorities aim to move a Federal Court session from Pecos to Midland and negotiate with Washington to secure the change. Pecos seeks a Federal building usable as post office and court, plus a new courthouse to accommodate multiple sessions. Pecos sits near the district center as paving begins on six downtown alley blocks and street work progresses for hard surfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Pecos
Washington
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Tharstow, Toyah, and
Balmorhea
Manabhan
W. L. Ross
EI Johnson
W. F. Howard
Mmi
J. Sisk
J. A. Crane
J. Whore
Joe Hudgens
Eh Eee Y Furray
A. J. Cooksey
O. Finley
Wilcox
A. G. van Horn
Edwinley
Louis, Roberson
Earl Hemby Ib
Boone
R. G. Middleton
Triangle Camp Houne
Westex
Humble
Pecos Mercantile
Charles Weinacht
Reeves County
Charles Weimacht
Toyah
Brogado
Brocardus
Fort Davis
Tatunki
Will Moore
Joe
Will Kingston
Allen Schrerer
John Ross
T. H. Beauchamp
R. S. Johnson
Chris Ritz
Ed Otto
E. B. Daniel
B. P. van Horn
Ed Stuckelr Uorn Carpenter
W. L. Kingston, Sr
Cc. C. Kouitz
Merced
Sixxperts
Lee Whitewell
Hershenson 1
Kloh 1
Jeeves County
Hemby
Kloh 3
Stickey & Stevens, C. O. Finley
Hillyer
McGregor
Loving County
Lockhart & Company
Hazel
Taylor's
Dean Bldg
Mr. Taylor
Hero OF Air
C. C
Tain
Burford
Buckley
Fort Worth
Duncan
Crew Row
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