Rainy West Texas Boosts Grass Growth After Drought
A week of heavy rainfall across West Texas from Pecos to Grand Falls brings much needed grass growth and possible winter pasture. Big Lake reports three inches, with deluges near Rankin and Pecos. Farmers fear some cotton damage and delayed gathering, but weed crops may aid livestock if moisture persists. Stockmen face winter risks if frosts arrive early.
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Texas
Ecos
W. W. Dean
Rankin
Pecos
Grandfalls
Big Lake
Oklahoma
West Texas
Besdes
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Baptist Missionary Tea at First Baptist Church
The South Circle hosted the Woman's Missionary Society at Mrs. C. J. Bryan's home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Edna Harris led a missionary program on the Flowery Empire of Japan. In business, plans were set for the annual bazaar and market on the first Saturday in December. Twenty-five members enjoyed a salad course.
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South Circle
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
C. J. Bryan
Edna Harris
Auto Smash on The Davis Road
Mrs Frank Hamilton sustained several cuts about the head when the automobile she was riding last Saturday collided with a car driven by Mr Prude of Fort Davis on the Alpine Fort Davis road. Mr and Mrs Hamilton and family were en route to Pecos to visit relatives.
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Frank Hamilton
Prude
Fort Davis
Dome Well No 1 Resumes Drilling After Fishing Setback
Dome Well No 1 experienced its first fishing job last week just below 500 feet. Two joints of drill stem twisted off and left in the hole but were fished out after several hours. The hole is now in good condition and operations will resume Saturday morning as management moves to put this well back on production.
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Dome Well No
Shenandoah Passes Pecos On Transcontinental Flight
Last night at eight Shenandoah the flag ship passed over Pecos drawing a crowd as it completed a military transcontinental test flight. The craft, starting from Lakehurst New Jersey, is 680 feet long 96 feet high with 2 150 000 cubic feet of gas and a helium lift around 130 000 pounds. It carries nine officers and 22 men and can cruise over 4000 miles without stopping at about 75 miles per hour powered by five 300 horsepower engines totaling 1500 hp.
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Shenandoah
Pecos
America
Lakehurst
N. J
Parent Teacher Association Meet at School in October
The October PTA meeting convened Friday afternoon at the school. The second grade pupils under Mrs. G B Finley performed well. Mrs. Clarence Bell presented a paper on Training for Parenthood through the PTA. Supt R B Norman led Citizenship discussion. Mrs Lillian Butler and piano accompanist Mrs Tena Adams sang tribute to family and teachers. A business session followed. The finance committee plans a home talent play and candy sale at the school on Friday night October 17 at 8 pm with 10 and 30 cent admissions. Dr C J Magee will examine schoolchildren’s teeth on Saturdays from 8 to 10, by designated times. The second grade won the quarter holiday.
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Parent-Teacher Association
G. B. Finley
Clarence Bell
Parenthood
R. B. Norman
Lillian Butler
Tena Adams
C. J. Magee
Farewell Party For Helen and Grace Thurston
The Needle and Thread Club and friends met Wednesday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ruhlen's lawn to bid farewell to Helen Thurston and her sister Grace. Guests presented pretty keepsakes and the children played games before banana ice cream and cookies were served to Helen and Grace and several companions.
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Needle and Thread Club
W. W. Ruhlen
Helen Thurston
Grace
Helen
Grace Thurston
Jewell Hollebeke
Annie Evelyn Roberson
Mary Cathrine Toley —_ Johnson
Helen Swearlyn Rose
Mary Ri Eer Eline Ruhlen
Nell Anderson
Lion Tamers Bridge Club Hosts Card Evening
Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberson entertains the Lion Tamers Bridge Club at their suburban home north of town. After lively games at three tables a salad course was served to Dr and Mrs C J Bryan Mr and Mrs Clarence Bell Judge and Mrs J B Howard Captain and Mrs W W Dean Clay Slack Mrs Marion Snow Hudson and Mr Har Hinkle.
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Hugh Roberson
Lion Tamers’ Bridge Club
C. J. Bryan
Clarence Bell
J. B. Howard
W. W. Dean
Clay Slack
Marion Snow Hudson
Har
Hinkle
Texas ranks low in per capita school and public spending
Texas public expenditures per capita rank 44th for all public purposes and 37th for public education, according to Dr. George A. Works. The report compares 48 states and D C, noting Nevada leads in overall spend and Montana tops for elementary and high schools. Texas relies heavily on state funds but low local tax support for schools.
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Texas
George A. Works
Texas School Survey
District of Columbia
Nevada
Alabama
Montana
Kentucky
Florida
Mississippi
Christian Ladies Aid Society Meeting Sees Guest Talk
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jim Camp hosting. Mrs. H. T. Collier led the missionary program, with Mrs. R. E. Williams and Mrs. Sam Prewit contributing discussions. Evangelist’s wife Graham McMurray spoke on the Society’s work, and a salad course concluded the pleasant gathering with many attendees.
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Christian Ladies Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Christian Church
Iternoon
Jim Camp
H. T. Collier
R. E. Williams
Sam Prewit
Graham McMurray
Aid Society
Pecos Cotton Buyer Paul Smith in Roswell Visit
Paul Smith, a leading cotton buyer from Pecos in the Pecos valley, was in Roswell this week, moving among major buyers. The Pecos Valley trade scene saw Smith touring projects and meeting with associates, according to the Carlisbad, New Mexico Argus.
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Paul Smith
Pecos Valley
Pecos
Roswell
Carlisbad
N. M
Argus
Home Makers Club Opens Year With Meeting
The Home Makers Club began its year with a 3 PM Friday business meeting hosted by Mrs. Roy Biggs. With the president and vice-president absent, Mrs. Charles Young led, outlining a year of study based on Good Housekeeping Magazine and a mix of musical and literary programs, now meeting on the first and third Wednesdays. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Earl Easterbrook on Wednesday October 15, and a salad course was served. Members present included Mrs. Charles A. Young, Marvin Cowan, R. B. Harlan, W. E. Reeder, B. H. Palmer, Archie Ross, and the hostess.
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Home Makers’ Club
Roy Biggs
Roy Wilcox
Louis Roberson
Charles Young
Good Housekeeping
Earl Easterbrook
Charles A. Young
Marvin Cowan
R. B. Harlan
W. E. Reeder
B. H. Palmer
Archie Ross
Farewell Social for Mrs Thurston at Sisk Home
Mrs Albert Sisk and Mrs Wildie Runnels hosted the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church and guests for a social farewell to Mrs Thurston. The Thurston family, including Rev L L Thurston, will move to Portales New Mexico where he has been appointed pastor. Tena Adams presented a Pyrex dish as a token of appreciation, and the group shared a salad course with many attendees.
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Albert Sisk
Wildie Runnels
Woman’s Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Tena Adams
Davis Mountains Back Beauty Drive West Texas
Fort Worth reader laments why the Davis Mountains lie so far West while praising their beauty. The piece envisions future Texas highway links and state parks enabling camping and easy access to the lofty scenery, urging Texans to value and develop the natural beauty above sea level for enjoyment.
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West Texas
Fort Worth
Davis Mountains
Colorado
California
Texas
Mrs Parker and Mrs Snow Hudson Visit Sid Kyle Ranch
Mrs J W Parker and Mrs Marce Snow Hudson were visitors last week at Mrs Sid Kyle's ranch home, staying for a time and sharing social conversation during their visit to the area.
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J. W. Parker
Marce Snow Hudson
Sid Kyle
Texas Farmers Boosted by Marriage Land Trends
A Sears Roebuck Foundation study based on USDA data shows Texas ranks high in acquiring farms via marriage, with 83.2 percent of Texas owners purchasing outright and 5.7 percent via inheritance. Nationally, purchase accounts for 79 percent, with marriage 3.3 percent and inheritance 15.3 percent.
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Texas
Lone Star
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States
Massachusetts
North Central
Southern Pacific Wins Bid to Acquire El Paso & Southwestern
Washington officials report the Southern Pacific Company won approval to acquire control of the El Paso and Southwestern system and to construct 196 miles of new Arizona Eastern railroad extensions through Maricopa Yuma and Pinal counties. The plan includes financing authorizations totaling 57,400,000, while the request for excess earnings retention by Arizona Eastern was denied.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso & Southwestern
Arizona Eastern
Maricopa
Yuma
Pinal
Arizona
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Aviona Eastern
Rock Island
Chicago
Missouri River Territory
California
el Paso & Southwestern Co
Nacozari Railroad Company
Arizona Eastern Railway Company
Southern Pacific Consolida
Quit Business Quiz Advertising For Results
A brief note advocates leaving business quizzes and advertising to focus on achieving measurable results. It frames quitting as a path to improved performance and clearer, faster outcomes. The piece emphasizes practical efficiency and target-driven strategies.
Worthy Pastors Succeed Hogg at El Paso Church
In the New Mexico conference of the M E Church Rev H Coleman will succeed Rev P Hogg as pastor of El Paso. Coleman completed four years in Worth, serving a large congregation amid rising conference totals and church assets. The report lists 12 108 members, $101 563 in yearly offerings, 63 churches and 49 parsonages, with total property valued around $813 350. An upcoming auction of expenses is noted as finances are reviewed.
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New Mexico
M. E
H. Coleman
Oe P. Hogg
el Paso
Coleman
Worth
Sac Retary
Companigl
View
S. A. Trinity
W. H. Coleman
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Fabens Cock
T. P. Turner
Buena Vista
J. F. Fred L. Grissomp
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Maria
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Marathon
Fipplied
Sierra Blanca
Hom
M. F. Bell
J. D. W. Puppy Lovis
W. Hatfield
B. Mowers sa-Barstow
LZ Vanderpool
Portales
E. Othon
Queen Circuit
J. D.terry
Sup— Ply
Roswell
C. K.ramento
A. Tum
C. Weico
W. B. Gilliam
Méssiam-_ ary
Baapsey
Albecpae
I . Ing
J. T. Redmon
Bayard
R. W. Hendrix
Gallup Ct
Bel EL Es
Simmons
McAlister Ct
San Mareo
Hines
Taiban
Tucumcari
Ference
Redmon
Roy
Sanford
Tucume Non
S. M. Migs
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