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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1938

Page

7

Knit blocking equipment at Wadley Cleaners

Wadley Cleaners installed a new device called the Glovers Knit Blocking Table designed to restore knitted garments to their original form, size and finish. John Wadley credits the machine for removing guesswork in cleaning and blocking knits, noting its widespread adoption by major knit fabric manufacturers after its Kansas City designer W C Glover.

Wadley Cleaners John Wadley W. C. Glover Kansas City

Cattle Sales and Ranch Activity Across Pecos and Barstow

The Eisenwine estate of Pecos sold Patrick Brothers of Barstow a hundred yearlings and thirty cows. Pat Wadley of Pecos sold Din widdie and Buckelew of Barstow thirty four cows and calves. L. W. Anderson of Pecos sold Jess Elrod three cars of two year old heifers from the Pyote ranch this week. Anderson and Daniel sold a string of cattle they recently bought in the Alpine country to the Old Cargill ranch west of Pecos. Tuffy Alley and Miss Nsola De Racy have gone to old Mexico to buy calves for shipment to Pecos. Mrs. S. M. Kyle sold her entire calf crop to Herman Lindley of the old Bell ranch at Mentone. Pat Wilson of Pyote sold Patrick a hundred calves for the feed lots at Barstow. Cattle movement boosts ranchers in the Pecos area with Barstow fields supplying a ready market. Jim Cooksey of Orla gathers calves for shipment and branding this week. Frankie Martz returns for winter from the Chicago show and works for Jim Cooksey.

Pat Wadley Pecos Dinwiddie and Buckelew Barstow L. W. Anderson Jess Elrod Pyote Ranch Anderson Daniel Alpine Cargill Tuffy Alley Nsola de Racy Old Mexico S. M. Kyle Herman Lindley Old Bell Ranch Mentone

Sunday School Class Plans Christmas Party and Charity

Members of the Euresian Baptist Sunday School class met at Mrs. Clarence Mount home for a business session led by president Miss Myrtle Cowan. Attending were Mrs. B. A. Toliver teacher Miss Eunice Otto Miss Ruth Newell and Miss Mary Katherine Toliver.

The Baptist Sunday School Myrtle Cowan Clarence Mount B. A. Toliver Eunice Otto Ruth Newell Mary Katherine Toliver

Gila Monster Named Only Poisonous Lizard

The gila monster is identified as the only known poisonous lizard.

Toyah Topics and Local Obituaries Mix of News

Local notes report travel by residents including Dona Powell Louise Cleveland and families with trips to Shreveport El Paso and Marshall. Obituaries note Frank Kuhn 32 died at Ruidosa NM and George Handley Jr four months old died from exposure in Toyah with services in El Paso and Toyah.

Dona Powell M. M. Cleveland Ben Cleveland Shreveport Louise Cleveland Baird W. M. Robinson J. J. Pope el Paso Pope Peden J. L. Moore Marshall Moore Marvin Helen Henderson A. B. Tinnin van Horn W. L. Rhudy Frank Kuhn Ruidosa N. M Kuhn Toyah Montana William Kuhn Joe George Ivan Kuhn Walter Taylor St. Patrick’s Cathedral David Kirgan Restlawn George Handley JR George Handley Toyah Baptist Church Pittman Delbert Bugg R. T. Bugg Hubert Cleveland George Foster Jean Humphries Katherine Bickle Eva Mae Powell

Legionnaires Strike Pocket Piece Coin for Dues Paying Members

In commemoration of the Armistice 20th anniversary a special pocket coin bears the American Legion emblem on one side and suitable words on the other. Each member who paid dues by November 11 will receive the piece. The dues drive ran especially during American Legion week proclaimed by Gov. James V. Allred from November 4 to 11.

American Legion James V. Allred

Health Officer Urges Public To Build Up Resistance For Pneumonia Season

Health official Dr. George W. Cox warns pneumonia peaks in winter and stresses strengthening natural defenses. He cites pneumococcus types, early serum treatment where applicable, and personal hygiene measures like proper diet sleep exercise indoor warmth and avoiding drafts to reduce risk.

Austin George W. Cox Cox

Don’t Go West Farmers Advised

The Farm Security Administration urges against westward moves for farming families. Fred C. Wilbanks, Pecos based supervisor, cites a regional study by W. J. Green showing poor conditions in the Southwest unless families have permanent employment.

West Coast Farm Security Administration Fred C. Wilbanks Pecos W. J. Green FSA Southwest

Lake City Remains Seen Near Geneva

Remains of a prehistoric lake city may be observed in waters near Geneva Switzerland. Archaeologists report submerged structures and artifacts suggesting an ancient settlement beneath the lake. Local researchers urge cautious exploration and note the site offers insights into prehistoric urban life.

Geneva Switzerland

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Gulf Oil Products Ace Ramsay Eisenwine Estate Patrick Brothers of Cos Pat Wilson Pyote Patrick Jim Cooksey Orla Frankie Martz Chicago Pecos Mercantile Co E. Scott California Joe Caldwell Joe William Oakhurst Jack Farrell Jackie Carl Andrews G. H. Powell Faye Bearnard Marilyn Miller Big Spring Albert Tinnin Mr. Tinnins Legionnaires Home Furniture Company Home Furniture Co Texas Nagel Lumber CO Sunset Heights Ross Boulevard Nagel Lumber Company FHA U. S
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