Lockhart-Allen Drill Deepens In Delaware Sand
Lockhart-Allen No 1 in Delaware sand remains above the high gas pressu re layer in Wheat Field. Total depth 4295 feet with 2700 feet of oil. swabbed oil recovered in rounds of 5 to 10 barrels before deciding to drill deeper for the second sand. Deeper drilling may reveal large production if the new zone yields flow.
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Delaware
Humble Oil Company
Reeves
Lockhart
Allen
E. B. Haas
Pecos
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Reeves County
Riverton
Northern
Humble
Klock
Trans- Pecos
Bell & Regan
Anteres
Culberson
San Martino
Humble McCutcheon
Davis Mountains
Westbrook
Westbrook Weil
Winkler County
Banquet Planned for Pecos High School Plungers After District Showdown
Officers of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce will host a banquet for Pecos High School's Plungers after the district championship contest. Sponsored by director Monroe Kerr, the event honors the team’s courage, spirit, and strict sportsmanship, with date to be announced once championship timing is set.
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Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Kerr
Thurston
Odessa
Fly
Pecos City Studio Christmas Photograph Gift Message
A Pecos City Studio promotion invites customers to capture a personalized Christmas photograph as a unique gift idea. The campaign highlights professional portrait sessions and custom framing options, aiming to provide a memorable, one of a kind keepsake for the holiday season.
Frank Joplin Sr. Dies After Illness in Pecos
Frank Joplin Senior, a longtime Pecos resident and city worker, died Thursday morning after a cancer illness. Born March 28, 1862, he moved from a destroyed South Carolina plantation to Texas in 1872, later settling in Pecos in 1909. He was noted for quiet service to the community, including clearing icy sidewalks in winter. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, three children Raymond Frank Lorraine, a brother, and two sisters.
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Pecos
Frank Joplin
Chesterfield
South Carolina
Joplin
Texas
Mr. Joplin
el Paso
Baptist Church
The
R. A. Dawson
Thompson
Jackson
I. VY. Garrison
Evergreen Cemetery
Barstow-Pyote Road Set for Inspection and Opening
Federal and state authorities will inspect and accept the Bankhead Highway segment between Barstow and Pyote after completion. The road, built by Fred P. Holt, has been closed with guard fences for safety following a recent Buick accident involving a grader. Locals report the highway in wonderful condition and expect opening for permanent service to transcontinental travelers in the coming days.
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Bankhead
Barstow
Pyote
Fred P. Holt
Ezell Laundry Expands with Full Modern Machinery
Ezell Laundry in Pecos has grown from a small shop four years ago to a first class operation with a large steam boiler mangles and a new extractor. The couple now employs six workers and promises rapid, rainproof service, folding shirts neatly and offering city and traveler convenience.
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Ezell
Grand Jury to Open District Court Monday in Texas
With the Fall Term starting Monday morning Judge Ben Randall will preside as Grand Jury convenes in district court. District Attorney Henry G. Russell leads prosecutions for the state in numerous cases including four murder counts and fifteen felonies amid expectations of tough enforcement and several civil actions.
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Ben Randall
H. G. Russell
Henry G. Russell
Texas
Fort Stockton and Pecos Prep Saturday Practice Clash
Fort Stockton Panthers travel to face Pecos on Saturday in a practice game aimed at settling a scoreless two week tie and sharpening for the Midland Thanksgiving clash. Coach Thurston and Superintendent Humphrey push the team to stay in trim, with strong local support and a heated rivalry spotlighting pass plays, running drills, and key line play as Pecos seeks to maintain momentum.
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Panthers
Trim
Midland
Thurston
Humphrey
Fvorth
Pecos
Artesia
Maria Here
Fort Stockton Panthers
Zisenwine
Excollege
Mercantile Employees Club Holds Sales Meeting
The Mercantile Employees Cooperative Club held its second meeting Tuesday with a large turnout and active participation. A Grocery Department sales demonstration featured Forehand selling needed foodstuffs to Mrs Reynolds, followed by John Wadley showing selling methods to men. The group discussed sales efficiency and predicted the next gathering would surpass the first.
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Mercantile Employees Cooperative Club
Carlsbad Bus Burns On Highway Tuesday
The Carlsbad Stage Bus caught fire at noon Tuesday nine miles north of Pecos on the Carlsbad Highway on its Pecos run. Only the operator was aboard. driver Slim Hillger could not explain the blaze, suggesting a mechanical defect. He carried enough insurance to cover the loss.
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Carlsbad
Pecos
Nine Point Buck Brought in 18th
H F Anthony and R B McCarter of Cisco brought a large nine point buck deer to town on Thursday after hunting in the Davis Mountains. Anthony corralled the buck as McCarter shot it, hitting low in the chest and through the neck. It is described as one of the finest specimens from the range.
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Eddy County
Hzell
H. F. Anthony
S. McCarter
Cisco
Davis Mountains
Best
Anthony
McCarter
Cattle shipments from Ector County listed for Ft Worth markets
John M. Gist sent two cars of fat cows to Ft Worth Markets. Plwood Arnett shipped four cars of fat calves to Ft Worth Markets. Euliott F. Cowden delivered two cars of feeder calves to Illinois. Jim Parker sent two cars calves and two cars of cows to Ft Worth Markets.
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Ector County
John M. Gist
Ft. Worth
Plwood Arnett
Euliott F. Cowden
Jim Parker
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World Drilling
Plymouth
Culberson County
Grisham-Hunter Drilling
Grisham-Hunter
Toyah
C.of C
Pecos Hi
Oscar Thurston
Gir
Earl “McCoy” Bell
all-Pecos Flash
Dave “Oberlander
Tudor
Reeves Dassier
Red “Grange” Bell
Pecos City
Frank Joplin, Sr
Tors
Raymond
Frank
Lorraine
J. J. Joplin
Rusk
Ruth
Naomi
Washington, D. C
Barstow-Pyote
U. K
Ezell Laundry
Fort Stockton
Pecos Boys
Bryan
Mercantile Employees Club
Studebaker
Hudson
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