Inheritance Split Reveals Honest Judge Repays State
FE Crane notices a post office notice about the Carlsbad to Mentone mail route shows Mentone at 22 miles. He discovers he overclaimed mileage on court trips, totaling about six dollars. He writes two checks to repay the difference and mails them with an explanation to the state comptroller, receiving only a cryptic receipt in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Crane
New Star
Carlsbad
Mentone
Crane
National Fire Prevention Week Observed in Pe COS
The weekly observance highlights fire safety and stresses that losses drive insurance rates for all policyholders. The text argues no community can beat insurance companies on rates and warns of broad financial impact when fires occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Company
We Favor Janet Gaynor and Shirley Temple over Others
The author argues Americans prefer wholesome Janet Gaynor and prodigy Shirley Temple to actresses like Marlene Dietrich Jean Harlow and Greta Garbo and asks Mr. Johnsen for more Gaynor and Temple films.
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Teraapa
Shirley Temple
Janet Gaynor
Marlene Detriches
Jean Harrows
Greta Garbos
Gaynor and Temple
Mr. Johnsen
Local pharmacist inherits distant fortune worth about 50 cents
Hinson, a pharmacist with Hinkle Drug Co, received word from Weatherton attorneys that he is heir to part of a long-ago estate. The great grandfather left property valued around 4200 dollars. Joes share ends up at 1/8448th of the estate, roughly 50 cents, prompting questions about inheritance taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford Attorneys
Famil
Joe
Tigers and Cards Clash Today in World Series
The St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers battle in the World Series tied 1-1 after Games 2. Dizzy Dean led the Cardinals to an 8-3 win in Game 1 while Schoolboy Rowe pitched the Tigers to a 3-2 12 inning victory in Game 2. The third game begins in St Louis as Pecos fans listen by radio.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Dizzy” Dean
Cardinals
Rowe
Ticor
St. Louis
TEX LA's Auditor Al Davis Visits Fort Worth on Company Business
Texas Louisiana Power Company auditor Al Davis from Fort Worth attended to company business in Pecys this week, representing the auditing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Davis
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Fort Worth
Cattle Buying Curtailment Tests Regional Aid
Government cattle buying faces curtailment as funds exhaust. Washington talks with department heads to sustain purchases in Reeves Ward Loving and Winkler counties with a new four county committee overseeing actions. Local agent limits may pause orders until end of next week. Jim Thornton of Pyote serves as appraiser. Dr Burket remains veterinary.
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D. C
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Winkler
FE. B. Spiller
Fort Worth
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Grover Hill
Drouth
Milton West
Texas
Murphy
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Reeves County
C. O. Finley
L. W. Anderson
Howard Collier
Ward County
Bill Winsten
Grandfells
Joe Ragsdale
Monhans
Jim Thornton
Pyote
Winkler County
John Haley, Jr
G. T. Mitchell
J. B. Wal
Loving County
Lige Hall
Mae Kyle
Hardin Ross
Dr. Burkett
Campaign to curb reckless driving near Pecos schools
School Superintendent R Henry Blackwell announced a campaign to stop reckless driving near Pecos Public Schools. The district voted for strict measures including enforcing slow down signs, banning cars on school grounds, and prosecuting violators with cooperation from the sheriff and state patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
R. Henry Blackwell
Louis Roberson
Blackwell
Pecos Eagles Set to Meet Fabens High in Friday Clash
The Pecos Eagles travel to Rotary Field Friday at 3 30 p m to face Fabens High after a 7 6 loss to Ysleta High last Friday. Fabens defeated Marfa 20 0 last week and authorities cut admission to 50 cents. Starting lineup likely unchanged from last week includes Medanich Mitchell Cooty F Davis Oglesby Elkins Seay Kelton Bb Davis Stool Carr.
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Pecos Eagles
Ysleta High
Fabens High School
el Paso Valley
Rotary
Fabens
Marfa
Eagles
Medanich
Mitchell
Cooty
F. Davis
Oglesby
Elkins
Seay
Kelton
Bb. Davis
Stool
Carr
Highland Fair at Marfa Draws Pecos Crowd This Week
A large Pecos attendance marks the Highland Fair in Marfa this week with Miss Pecos Gladys Lewis opening the pageant as queen of the rodeo. Mr and Mrs Ab Cooksey attended through the week as features include horse racing rodeo and a football clash between Sul Ross and ACC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Marfa
Gladys Lewis
Ab Cooksey
Sul Ross
New Baby Born to Dr and Mrs George Garrett
Dr George Garrett and his wife welcomed a 7 pound girl born Thursday morning at Pecos Sanitarium. The baby is healthy and already eager to join the nursing staff, according to the doctor. Mother and child are both doing well and a name has not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garrett
Pecos Sanitarium
Ralph Williams and W E Reed Take Trip to El Paso
Ralph Williams and W E Reed went to El Paso this week for unspecified business or travel, with no additional details provided about purpose or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Williams
W. E. Reeder
el Paso
Grand Theatre Cash Prize Grows to 125 Next Week
A theatre prize at the Grand Theatre swelled by 25 dollars after Bertha Stool missed a call. Bertha attends the University of Texas in Austin. The prize rose from 100 to 125 and a record crowd was seen this week with a larger turnout expected next Tuesday.
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Grand Theatre
Bertha Stool
Bertha
University of Texas In Austin
Dallas C C Head Here Promotes Texas Centennial
Dallas Chamber of Commerce manager Ben Critz toured Pecos to promote the Texas Centennial with Dallas named as the key city. He noted conditions in Dallas had improved significantly over the last sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Critz
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Dallas
Longview transfer brings Scott family to community
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Scott and family have relocated back to the area after several years away when Mr. Scott transferred to Longview. The family is now settling in and resuming life in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Scott
Scott
Longview
Miss Bill Mount Returns to City After Hospital Dieu Graduation
Former Pecos resident Miss Bill Mount has returned to the city after recently graduating from Hotel Dieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mount
Pecos
Hotel Dieu
Legion to Help Field Lights at Rotary Field
The American Legion plans to sponsor lights at Rotary Field to boost gate receipts and attendance for night football games. A Legion dance Tuesday will raise funds for the lighting project with orchestra donated and all work by Legionnaires.
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The
Legion
Legionnaires
Grisham-Hunter Well Abandoned After Failed Drilling
The Grisham-Hunter wildcat well in section 10, block 30, township 8 south of Pecos, drilled to 5200 feet, was plugged and abandoned after six months of effort. After attempts including shooting and swabbing, it was deemed a failure to become a commercial well.
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Pecos
Prewit Couple Welcomes Barbara Nell A Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Willie D Prewit announce the arrival of a seven pound curly haired girl named Barbara Nell born Saturday night both mother and child in splendid condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie D. Prewit
Barbara Nell
Officers Leave For El Reno With H. J. Wade Convict
Deputy U. S. Marshals John Camp and Deputy Sheriff J. W. Duncan were to take H. J. Wade to the federal prison at El Reno Oklahoma after his federal conviction for padding relief pay rolls and a sentence of one year and a day.
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U. S
John Camp
J. W. Duncan
el Reno
Oklahoma
H. J. Wade
Ward County
CWA
Extension Courses Planned at Pecos High School
H W Morelock president of Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine announces probable one or two college extension courses at Pecos high school. Courses offered Friday evenings or Saturday mornings, each three semester hours. Subjects under consideration English education history child literature and possibly commercial work or women’s physical education. Aimed at teachers to meet new certificate and credit requirements. citizens may enroll for cultural enrichment. Contact Supt Blackwell with three preferred subjects.
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H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
R. H. Blackwell
Pecos
Pecos High School
Elsie Janis Visits Pecos Guest at Hotel Brandon
World famous stage star Elsie Janis known as Mrs. Gilbert Wilson spent the night in Pecos this week staying with her husband at Hotel Brandon. Sidny Smith creator of Andy Gump and Bim Gump also appeared as a guest at the Brandon during the same period.
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de Janis
France
Pecos
Elsie
Gilbert Wilson
Hotel Brandon
Sidny Smith
Andy Gump
Bim Gump
Tragic Pecos Fatal Accident Claims Bobby Clinton
A six year old Pecos boy, Bobby Clinton, was killed when struck by a truck with a heavy trailer on 7th and Cypress streets after dusk. The driver, Lowell Pulley, unaware of the tragedy, continued home. funeral services were held at First Christian Church with burial at Fairview cemetery. Bobby is survived by his parents Harry and Mrs Clinton, and siblings Harry Jr and Stella Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Bobby Clinton
Harry Clinton
7Th and
Lowell Pulley
Bobby
Louis Ryerson
First Christian Church
A. G. Abbott
Fairview Cemetery
Harry, Jr
Stella Mae
Local Labor and Materials Favored for Red Bluff Road Work
The Red Bluff road from Highway 17 to the dam site, about three miles, will be rapidly improved as an FERA project with about 5000 dollars from relief funds. The county provides two trucks and a supervisor. the rest comes from FERA. The project plans a bunkhouse dining facilities for 300 to 400 workers, with construction by Southern Commissary Co of Pittsburgh. A. De Giannini acts as local representative, and materials, labor, and furnishings totaling over 18000 dollars will be purchased locally. At least fifteen carpenters will be employed, plus painters and plumbers, and commissary facilities will support PWA projects nationwide. The layout includes bunkhouses, dining rooms, kitchen, baths, wash rooms, and storehouse near the dam site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Highway No. 17
Orla
Red Bluff Dam
FERA
Southern Commissary Co
Pittsburgh
A. de Giannini
Giannini
Giannine
PWA
Counry
City Basketball League Discussed At Local Meeting
A meeting at Home Furniture Co. at 7 30 pm Friday invites all interested to discuss forming a city basketball league. The league would start after football season ends.
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Home Furniture Co
Red Bluff project contracts listed for major works
S. J. Grove and Sons Co. of Minneapolis is the general contractor. The McCall Engineering Co. of Waco handles concrete work for about 43 000 cubic yards. Co E. Armstrong and Sons of Pecos excavates the spillway. Lundein Brothers of Mankato excavate for the big fill rip rap trench and conduit totaling about 2 250 000 cubic yards. Grove handles semi hydraulic work. L K E Myers and Co of Dallas does electrical work. O'Brien and Marr of El Paso build the lodge and cottages at the damsite.
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Red Bluff
S. J. Grove and Sons Co
Minneapolis, Minn
McCall Engineering Co
Waco
Co. E. Armstrong and Sons
Pecos
Lundein Brothers
Mankato
Minnesota
Grove
L. KE. Myers and Co
Dallas
O’brien and Marr
el Paso
Harry Graham on Business Trip This Week
Harry Graham spent the week away from town on business engagements. He conducted meetings, reviewed contracts, and returned home yesterday with no public updates reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Graham
Pecos Child Wins Sears National Baby Contest Prize
Jean Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Howard of Pecos, won a prize in the Sears National Baby contest. Thousands of babies entered nationwide, and her tinted portrait in a frame was awarded as the prize.
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Pecos
Iule Jean Howard
Milford Howard
Sears
Jean
Receipts Here Gain in Pecos Post Office Report
Post office receipts show Pecos business improving with a 16 percent rise in the third quarter of 1938 compared with 1934. M W Collie reports the period total at 3480 dollars against 34056.77 in 1934, with 1933 also higher than 1932. A heavy fourth quarter may push yearly totals near the 1928 1929 peak.
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Pecos
M. W. Collie
County agent reports $2000 for Reeves cotton growers
A total of $2000 has been received by the county agent's office this week in payment to Reeves county farmers for their cotton acreage reductions. The money is distributed among the farmers as fast as it is being received. Checks for Ward county cotton growers are due here soon.
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Reeves County
Ward County
Arrest Ex-Broker on Pecos Charge in Denver
Jennings B. Moss former El Paso stock broker is under arrest in Denver on a Pecos larceny indictment. Extradition papers are prepared to return Moss to Pecos. He allegedly swindled W. L. Marshall a Pecos resident out of 1500 dollars by passing worthless certificates in the Equitable Investment Trust of Phoenix Arizona.
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Jennings B. Moss
el Paso
Denver
Colo
Moss
Pecos
Dist
William L. Kerr
W. 8
Marshall
Equitable Investment Trust
Phoenix
Arizona
Mr and Mrs Dean to view World Series and Fair
Mr and Mrs W W Dean left Thursday afternoon for St Louis to see the World Series. From there they will go to Chicago to view the World's Fair.
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W. W. Dean
St. Louis
Chicago
Jean Russell Ill at Home Amid Friends’ Quick Wishes
Jean Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Russell is ill at home and many friends express hopes for a speedy recovery through prayers and well wishes.
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Jean Russell
Henry Russell
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Hinkle Drug Co
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Tex.la’ Auditor
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Washington
Washington Administration
Supt. Blackwell
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Ysleta
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Howdy
Prise
West
Elsie Janis
the Brandon
Robert Clinton
Ciannini
Hotel Vrauden
RED Bluff Contractors
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