McMahon Murder Trial Reset to November 1
Announcement last week said C A McMahon, charged with murder and kidnapping, will face the charges November 1 before Judge Brian Montague at the g3rd District Court in a special term.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
3
Unclear OCR Snippet on Shoot Start Timing
Fragmentary text notes a shoot start time near a date tag and person in charge. Details are unreadable. no clear names, places, or events emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson Hegpaie
McCAMEY Work Deepens Wells in West Texas Region
A government report last week described 29 field tests and three old tests deepening wells across 10 West Texas counties, including two wild cat tests.
McCAMEY Road Cut-off To Open Next Month
Traffic over the old cut off road from the Madison pool in Pecos County to Girvin will begin mid next month as the new road is expected to be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamey
Madison Pool
Pecos County
Girvin
Tme
Cattle Prices Reported High in Gadspeth County
Cattle buyers in Gadspeth County contracted calves at as high as 9.25 with lower grades at 8.50 and 9. Some ranchers are delaying price listings to encourage growth and hold stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Blanca
Gadspeth
Baugh brothers lease land near Sierra Blanca to herded lambs
The Baugh brothers of San Angelo leased 28 sections from Joe L Keefe and are moving in 3500 head of lambs. Twenty sections have been fenced for sheep for some time, and the remaining eight are being fenced now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Blanca
Baugh Brothers of
San Angelo
Joel Keefe
Cattle Round-Up Drives Winkler County Markets
Round-up was the order of the day in Winkler County ranching quarters as range produce poured into livestock markets. Several cars of cattle were shipped for Cheyenne along with numerous truckloads moving to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler County
Cheyenne
District Court Opens First Docket in Years
District Judge J A Drane and deputies prepare to move Monday to handle a murderless docket the first in three years and a minimal civil docket in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
J. A.drane
Marfa Woman Chosen to Paint Eunice Post Office Murals
Laura J B Lewis of Marfa daughter of Col and Mrs R H Lewis was selected among 48 artists nationwide to create murals for the Eunice Louisiana post office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
U. S
America
Laura JB. Lewis
R. H. Lewis
Postoffice
Eunice
Bale of Flying U cattle shipped to Fowlkes ranch
Manny and Ed Win Fowlkes of Fort Davis received over 900 W. L. Moody Jr. Flying U cattle last week. Ten trucks carried the Texas herd to the Fowlkes ranch below Marfa headed for the Marfa area delivery point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
Edwin Fowlkes
Fort Davis
W. L. Moody, Jr
Fowlkes
Marfa
Fort Stockton To See New Morrison Store Construction
Equipment and materials for the C. G. Morrison and Co. building on Main Street Fort Stockton will be assembled this week. Oscar Rose of Rose Construction Co. says the 50 foot frontage and deep lot will create the largest retail store in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
C. G. Morrison and Co
Oscar Rose
Rose Construction Co
Fort Stockton Air Field Decision Hangs in Washington
Status of the Fort Stockton landing field for U S Army airplanes now rests with Washington offices of the Army and War Departments. Location was recommended for the county port after Pecos County met or assumed requirements listed by Col Charles A Pursley of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
U. S. Army
Washington
Army and War Department
Charles A. Pursley
San Antonio
Pecos
Highland cattleman W. W. Bogel gravely ill in Marfa
A report from his bedside states that W. W. Bogel remains seriously ill after several weeks of poor health. He is a well known figure in the Marfa area and has been a longtime cattleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
W. W. Bogel
Indictment for Murder Linked to Kermit Man
A grand jury indicted 60 year old Paul Douglass of Kermit for the knife slaying of Walter T. Jordan of Grandfalls last week. The case is continued to the February term and Douglass is released on a $5000 bond.
Monahans Copartner Jim Greer Dies After Pneumonia Complications
James F. Greer 44 co owner of Tri State Specialty Co. and twin brother of Hal Greer died in Monahans last Saturday from pneumonia complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
James F
Jim) Greer
Hal
Tri-State Specialty Co
Big Bend Feature Highlights Rio Grande Journey in National Geographic
The October National Geographic Magazine profiles the Big Bend of Texas as a caprice of physical geography. It includes a long lead article titled Down the Rio Grande illustrated by a galaxy of colored photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
National Geographic Magazine
Alpine City and Chamber finalize land expansion plan
Financial arrangements between Alpine and the Chamber of Commerce are completed to add 110 acres to the municipal landing field site. The expansion aligns with Civil Aeronautics Authority requirements for a Civilian Pilot Training program at Sul Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
City of
Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Civil Aeronautics Authority
Sul Ross
Balmorhea Fatal Accident Claims 12YearOld Basquez
Abundio Basquez, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Basquez, was killed when a car struck a cotton wagon he was on in Balmorhea. The impact threw him onto the road and caused a broken neck in a peculiarly recorded local accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmorhea
Abundio Basquez
Julian Basquez
Coupon Entry Deadline Notice for The United
A notice states that the coupon must be brought to The United by 6 p m Friday November 3. Out of town entries may be mailed but must arrive by the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Toyah and Barstow Clash in Five-Game Volleyball Series
Barstow defeated Toyah three games to two in Barstow last week. Toyah lineup features Eugene Thomason as captain along with Eva Mae Powell, Margaret Ann Walker, Norma Jean Humphries, Ina Mae Burchard, Louise Vaughn, Zylpha Hawthorne, and Margie Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Barstow
Eugene Thomason
Eva Mae Powell
Margaret Ann Walker
Norma Jean Humphries
Ina Mae Burchard
Louise Vaughn
Zylpha Hawthorne
Margie Wooley
First author televised for his concrete book work
Pietro Di Donato, author of Christ in Concrete and a practicing bricklayer, is cited as the first author ever televised in connection with a commercial advertisement of his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pietro di Donato
di Donato
Christ In
Sale of Real Estate Under Execution in Reeves County
The District Court of Reeves County Texas orders sale of 264.81 acres in Section 40 Block 57 Tsp 1 Certificate 5064 Reeves County to satisfy a judgment in favor of T. F. Slack against C. W. Elliott et al. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in December 1939 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Reeves County courthouse. Sheriff Louis Roberson will conduct the auction for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
G. D. Nevills
H. S. Durance
J. W. Summers
B. W. Fields
Albert Muller
Carl Brininstool
Brooks Brininstool
Bud Brininstool
J. E. Coville
J. E. Skinner
H. T. Collier, Jr
Joe W. Bickley
W. E. Weeks
County of
Reeves
State of
Texas
T & P Ry. Co
Reeves County
Court House
Louis Roberson
Toyah Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Toyah Baptist Church lists a Sunday School at 10 am, morning preaching at 11 am, Baptist Training Union at 7 15 pm, and evening preaching at 8 15 pm. Prayer services are held Wednesdays at 8 15 pm with preaching each second and fourth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah Baptist Church
Baptist Training Union
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church
Rev. W.M. Turner presides with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 7:15 p.m. evening preaching service. A 6 p.m. Baptist Training Union session is scheduled after Sunday School.
First Christian Church Service Schedule
Rev Oliver Harrison leads Sunday activities at 9:45 for Sunday School with Jo W Camp as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55 features a sermon by the pastor. Wrangler's club meets at 6 30 followed by Evening worship at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Oliver Harrison
Jo W. Camp
Wrangler’s Club
Rev Fry Bible Study and Worship Schedule Listed
Rev Jas A Fry leads minister classes and Bible study at 10 a m on Sundays. Morning worship starts at 10 45. Evening services at 7 45. Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 45. Women s Bible Class meets Thursday at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Fry
Christian Science Lesson Topic and Golden Text Ref
The Sunday lesson reading titled Adam and Fallen Man is set for November 5 in Christian Science Churches. The Golden Text from Ephesians 5 14 urges wakefulness and Christ light. Genesis 17 1 cites the Lord appearing to Abram as Almighty God. Eddy’s Science and Health stresses mortal thought yielding to divine perfection and the immortal model of creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Man
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Abram
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Texas Game Commission reports large restocking and new antelope program
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission released its annual report for the fiscal year ending August 31. It notes 20,000 bobwhite quail distributed, 533 wild turkeys, 194 white tailed deer to depleted areas, and the first antelope trapping program in West Texas with 33 animals moved to suitable areas. Hatcheries produced 3,429,592 fingerlings, 88 percent of stock went to public waters, and a statewide game management project spurred strong private funding and community participation. The report also highlights 19 new game restoration areas and planned deer turkey geese and antelope habitat projects, plus a Brown County deer planting example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Commission
Game Department
First Methodist Church Service Announces Sunday Schedule
Rev. M. F. Hill leads church school at 10 with classes for all ages and capable teachers. Morning worship follows at 11 with special music and a sermon. Epworth League meets at 7 with a young people program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hill
Epworth League
Church Schedule and Activities for Sunday
Rev. John W. Byrd leads at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Morning services. Pioneer Young People meet at 5 p.m. and Senior Young People at 6 p.m. Choir practice and worship service are at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Byrd
Citizens State Bank of Toyah to Liquidate in Texas
At a September 30 1939 stockholders meeting in Toyah Texas the Citizens State Bank of Toyah votes to close the bank liquidate all deposits and creditors pay in full distribute remaining assets to stockholders and cancel its corporate franchise Directors E B Daniel E B Daniel Jr C A Daniel Georgia Daniel M McAlpine oversee proceedings and paper execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of
Toyah
Texas
Pythian Knights Honored At Pecos Party
Knights of Pythias members in Pecos were honored Wednesday at the Beauchamp home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served to a long list of couples and individuals including Mr. and Mrs. Heard Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. John Wadley and Mrs. Eva Havis. An unrelated note mentions alfalfa yields two to six mowings a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias of Pecos
Emmett Beauchamp
Heard Reynolds
John Wadley
Earl Penn
Bob Penn
Ralph Williams
J. P. Stubblefield
George Maley
E. W. Beauchamp
Eva Havis
Josephine Crowe
Vannie Hester
Lucille Butler
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Collie Electric Shop
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Mgr
A. E. Pye
Pecos, Texas
Collings-Wilson CO
Collings Bldg
H. F. Anthony
Lands and Real Estate
Security State Bank
W. W. Dean
Pecos Abstract Co
General Insurance Abstracts of Title
MO. J. Ivy
Real Estate & Insurance
Hubbard & Kerr
Attorneys-At-Law
Lewis Sheet Metal
Bell & Regan
West Texas
Elliott & Waldron Abstract Co
R. C. Brewster
Brandon
J. L. Kincannon
Opto
Grand Theatre
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
E. B. Daniel
E. B. Daniel, Jr
C. A. Daniel
Georgia
Daniel M. McAlpine
New York
Chicago
Downs-Sullivan Motor CO
Pecos Texas
Claude Elkins Dairy
Charlie Lightfoot
Payne
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