Pecos Receives Positive El Paso Times Publicity
El Paso Times editor H. S. Hunter devoted his Around Here column to Pecos and its happenings praising growth prospects. The Pecos Enterprise thanks the Times and Mr Sunter for the goodwill and notes Hunter foresees an era of growth post Red Bluff dam. Shops and business last Saturday exceeded prior year levels.
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Pecps
el ’Se Times
H. S. Hunter
The
Times
Pecos
Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Red Bluff
Editor J A Bailey Praises Pecos Progress Esteem
J A Bailey editor and manager of the Kansas AY Yther newspaper visited Pecos this week and praised the town. He noted his chat at the Enterprise and KIUN and complimented Pecos on growth seen in the federal building and Red Bluff dam, remarking on Pecos town spirit and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bailey
Kansas AY Yther
Ciry
Tye
YIONEY Smith dies in car crash in eastern United States
YIONEY Smith creator of the Andy Gamp strip was killed last Monday in an automobile accident in the eastern United States. He was a good friend of Mr and Mrs Dudley Yard of Pecos who hosted him on several visits, each time receiving a prized hastily sketched drawing as a memento.
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Yioney Smith
Andy Gamp
United States
Dudley Yard
Pecos
Mr. Smith
Commissioners Approve Plans for New Meniane Courthouse
County commissioners authorized the proposed $25,000 courthouse project in Meniane last Monday. Bonds approved Sept 21 by a two to one vote. Construction planned to begin within sixty days with local labor favored. Bid notices will be issued soon and final bond approval follows.
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Meniane
PTA Carnival Promises Afternoon Fun and Entertainment
The notice invites attendees to an afternoon PTA Carnival offering entertainment and activities for families. Proceeds support school programs and student activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Mrs. Mayes of Wink Visiting Her Mother Over Weekend
Mrs. Jack Mayes from Wink is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. E. Reeves, for the weekend. The trip brings family together in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mayes
Wink
T. E. Reeves
Reeves County Receives Federal Allotment for Water and Sewer
Reeves County officials, Mayor B. A. Toliver and Judge I J Woolfolk, announced federal funds totaling 3200 for sewer extensions and 3200 for waterworks extensions. The grants, supervised by the Public Health Service, require sponsors to provide supervision plans and an extra 1500 for each grant, with the El Paso district engineer visiting Pecos later this week to discuss details.
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Reeves County
B. A. Toliver
I J. B. Woolfolk
The
Public Health Service
EL Paso
Pecos
KIUN to Host Legion Hall Barn Dance Saturday Night
KIUN announces a Saturday barn dance at Legion Hall starting about 9 15 pm with old time fiddle and string music. If attendees cannot come they can listen in at 9 15 pm. Morning news on KIUN is sponsored by Pecos Mercantile Co starting October 24 and 9 am daily. Transradio supplies world news by short wave via Kat. Pecos Mercantile then airs daily Mercantile News flashes after the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
KIUN
Pecos Mercantile Co
Transradio
Mercantile
Reeves County women sweep cowgirls Sponsor contest at Midland Fair
Reeves County entrants dominated the cowgirls Sponsor event at the Midland Fair. Three of six first places went to county representatives, with Dorothey Roberson, Isora DeRacy of Pecos, and Jewel Duncan among the top six. First prize went to Tommie Espy of Fort Davis. Leather prizes awarded. Pecos noted for strong showing.
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Reeves County
Dorothys Roberson
Salmorhea
Isora DeRacy
Pecos
Jewel Duncan
Toyah
Tommie Espy
Fort Davis
Hialsome
Ginning Tax Cut by U.S. Farm Unit
AAA officials reported a reduction in the ginning tax on cotton to 9.45 cents per pound of lint, calculated from a base price of 10.0 cents based on average spot market prices. The transfer tax exemption certificates were lowered from 5 to 4 cents per pound, enabling tax free ginning and sale for the cotton represented.
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AAA
Early Midland Old Timer Viola Ward Registers at Fair
Mrs. Viola Ward of Pecos registers as an Old Timer at the Midland Fair. She lists 1876 as her Midland arrival, marking the earliest date on record for visitors. Eligibility requires living in Midland before or during 1905 and age 55 or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Ward
Pecos
Midland
Baby born to Mr and Mrs Orval Brasuel
Congratulations note reports the Brasuel couple welcomed a daughter on October 21. Both mother and baby are healthy, with no complications mentioned.
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Orval Brasuel
Uncle Bill Oden Registers as Old Timer in Midland
B A Uncle Bill Oden went to Midland at the start of the week to attend the Fair and register as an old timer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A
Uncle Bill
Oden
Midland
Transcriptions to Air on KIM by Pecos Furniture Co
The World Broadcasting Co. prepares transcriptions aired over KIM by the Pecos Furniture Co. The broadcasts feature fine music and honor the Pittsburgh Paint Co. as the local agent. Programs are scheduled at 7 45 oclock Monday and Friday nights.
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World Broadcasting Co
Kim
Pecos Furniture
Wpittsburck Paint H
Pecos Furniture Co
Bill McKeen Joins Station IKIM As Advertising Solicitor
Bill McKeen of Pecps has joined Station IKIM as advertising solicitor assisting Jack May the commercial manager. Bill also sings over the station every morning at 6 o clock.
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Bill McKeen
Pecps
IKIM
Jack May
Bill
Chevrolet Program Reserved by Campbell-Ewald Agency
Campbell-Ewald of Detroit, GM advertising agency for Chevrolet, wired Station KIUN to reserve the 6.00 to 6.15 p.m. period on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for a Chevrolet program. The show will be presented as 15 minute transcriptions prepared by the World Broadcasting Company.
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Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency
Detroit
General Motors
Chevrolet
KIUN
World Broadcasting Company
Capt Swinehart Talks Over KIUN About Oriental Conditions
Capt. M. L. Swinehart, longtime resident of Korea and former VPecosite, discussed Oriental conditions for 30 minutes on KIUN radio Tuesday afternoon from 1 15 to 1 45. He left Tuesday night for a business trip to St Bovis Chicago and New York.
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M. L. Swinehart
Ken Bowser
Dpecos
Korea
KIUN
Swinehart
St. Bovis
Chicago
New York
Happy Roy Thomas Sings Over KIUN
Roy Thomas showcased a 20 minute program on KIUN last Sunday night with piano accompaniment. He has retired from professional radio work and now works for an oil company in Gidessa. Station KIUN hopes to invite him back soon.
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Happy Roy Thomas
KIUN
Mr. Thomas
Gidessa
Big Chevrolet Local Program Rehearsing for Radio Night
A 30 minute show to introduce the 1936 Chevrolet is being rehearsed for KIM radio on Friday November 1 by the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Company. Participants include Messrs Williams and Kerr, Nannie Mae and Warren, Mrs Briggs at the piano, Toots Farnum with guitar, Wesley May soloist, Mrs Lucille Baggent on piano, and Wray Gaye as Master of Ceremonies.
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Kim
Williams-Kerr
Chevrolet Company
Messrs. Williams and
Kerr
Nannie Mae
Warren
Briggs
Toots Farnum
Wesley May
Lucille Baggent
Wray Gaye
Bible lessons continue next week by EX KR Watson
The series of Bible lessons presented during the past week at 8 15 to 8 45 by EX KR Watson Minister of the Church of Christ will continue next week. The time remains 8 15 to 8 45 on Monday to Friday evenings with sessions Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 8 15 to 8 45.
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KR. Watson
Church of Christ
NBC Prepares Thanksgiving Armistice Day Programs
Special half hour NBC transcription programs will air on Radio KIUN as part of Thanksgiving and Armistice Day observances. KIUN subscribes to NBC Thesaurus program service for these broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Broadcasting Co
KIUN
NBC
Old Time Program Again Next Monday on KIM
Another Old Timers' program will be presented over Station KIM next Monday night from 9.15 to 9.45 o'clock, it is announced.
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Kim
Wink Baptist Church to Broadcast Hour of Music
A full hour program will be given by Wink Baptist church over Station KIUN on Sunday afternoon October 27, starting at 4 o clock. A varied program of music will be presented.
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Wink Baptist Church
KIUN
Wink Band to Play In Pecos November 3rd
The 72 piece Wink high school band will give a one hour concert in Pecos on Sunday November 3. It will likely be broadcast by remote from Levion Hall over KIM and presented under Wink American Legion auspices as an advertisement for the November 11 Legion celebration.
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Wink High School
Pecos
Levion Hall
Kim
Wink American Legion
Wink
American Legion
Wintry Blasts Hit Pecos Area Amid Cold Spell
Pecos records show a cold snap with 36 degree Wednesday morning, four degrees above freezing, and light rains across West Texas. Precipitation through Thursday reached 0.32 inches, no damage to mature cotton, but picking halted. Longview reports the heaviest rain at two inches. colder weather expected Friday.
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Pecos
West Texas
Longview
Salesman Dies Here Leaving No Known Relatives
Fred R. Mervin, about 45, a traveling salesman for a New York firm, died here last Friday after a three day illness from heart and stomach ailments. The Pecos Furniture Co. took his body in charge and has not located any near relatives. He will be buried here later this week unless relatives are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Mervin
New York
Pecos Furniture Co
Mervin
Delegates Attend Methodist Conference in El Paso
Tecos delegates Fey Joe B Scrimshire and Mrs Hedgpeth and Mrs Williams join the annual Methodist Church conference in El Paso this week. The gathering began last Wednesday and runs through Sunday when Bishop Boaz will announce pastor appointments for the coming year. There are no daily services except Sunday School at the Methodist Church Sunday.
Pecos Juniors Meet Wink Juniors In Friday Football
The Pecos Juniors travel to Wink to play the Wink Juniors in a Friday afternoon game. Future Eagle faces future Wildcat as Ray Whitley coached Pecos Juniors seek another solid performance after a scoreless tie with Monahans Juniors last week.
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Pecos
Wink
Eagle
Wild
Ray Whitley
Monahans
Kerr and Waide Jr. Visit Midland Fair This Weekend
William L. Kerr and Whit M. Waide Jr. spent the weekend at the Midland fair, taking in exhibits and meeting local residents. They toured stalls, chatted with organizers, and praised community efforts underway around the event.
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William L. Kerr
Whit M. Waide Jr
Miss Nell Dezelle and Miss Mary Magee Visit Lubbock Friends
Miss Nell Dezelle and Miss Mary Magee spent last weekend in Lubbock visiting friends and enjoying local hospitality.
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Nell Dezelle
Mary Magee
Lubbock
Pecos Native J. Charske Visits Dallas on Business
Co J Charske former Pecos resident now living in Dallas was in town this week for business matters.
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Co. J. Charske
Pecos
Dallas
Crowds Gather for Sea Shore Merriment
The community follows the crowds to the coast for a seaside event of festive amusement and entertainment. Local organizers promise music rides and food stalls along the promenade drawing families and visitors.
Dr Hilliard Camp Watches Midland Pony Race
Dr Hilliard Camp drove to Midland on Wednesday afternoon to watch the ponies reach the home stretch.
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Dr. Hilliard Camp
Midland
Pecos Gets New Street Sweeper For Business District
The city of Pecos has purchased a street sweeper to be used in the business section once minor repairs are completed. Mayor B A Toliver said the machine should be ready in a day or so. The device will clean streets faster and more economically than the current shovel method.
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City of
Pecos
B. A. Toliver
Toliver
Pecos Schools Win Regional Awards
Regional meet awards earned by Pecos students were presented to R. Henry Blackwell, superintendent, last week. Winners include Pred Beauchamp in Art technicoal second place Betsy Huss first in class A Ready Writers Harvey Williams and Seaborn Miller second in tennis doubles. Certificates will be framed and hung in the high school.
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Pecos
R. Henry Blackwell
Pred Beauchamp
Betsy Huss
Harvey Williams
Seaborn Miller
First WPA Money Paid at Balmorhea
First WPA funds expended in Reeves county were paid Monday at Balmorhea. Checks for 2 1 3 8 were issued to 35 workers on the Balmorhea irrigation project. When complete the Balmorhea project is expected to cost about 30 000 dollars.
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Reeves County
Balmorhea
New District Agent in Pecos Replaces Transferred Official
E. C. Martin arrived in Pecos on Tuesday as the new district agent and met with Ted Johnston, county agent. He succeeds T. B. Wood who has been transferred to the eastern part of the state.
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E. C. Martin
Pecos
Ted Johnston
Mr. Martin
T. B. Wood
Grand Prize Money Award Upset at Local Event
The $200 prize was announced Tuesday night at Mrs. Vella Whitten’s absence. Reported that she moved to Temple recently. Tickets will be resold this week at Hinkle Drug and Pecos Drug store Tuesday afternoon.
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Vella Whitten
Missionary Society Meeting At Local Church
The Methodist Women's Missionary Society meets Tuesday afternoon October 29 at 3 30 at the church for a world outlook program led by Mrs Albert Sisk. All women of the church are invited.
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Methodist Women’s Missionary Society
Albert Sisk
Theodore Leaves for El Paso on Brief Business Trip
M. Theodore departed Wednesday for El Paso where he will stay for two or three days on business duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Theodore
el Paso
Midland Fair Weekend Visit by Mr and Mrs W W Dean
Mr and Mrs W W Dean attended the Midland Fair during the weekend, taking in The event amid rides, exhibits, and local hospitality.
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W. W. Dean
Mr and Mrs John Ivy Visit Midland Fair This Weekend
Mr John Ivy and Mrs Ivy were seen visiting the Midland Fair over the weekend, enjoyed rides and concessions as hometown residents took in the fair atmosphere.
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John Ivy
Midland Fair
W H Lee Injured in Barstow Auto Collision
Barstow resident W H Lee was seriously hurt when his car collided head on with a second vehicle driven by Naval Officer George Schubert near Miller's Filling Station. Lee suffered a shattered hip and injuries to his shoulder and leg. he was taken to a local hospital. Schubert escaped with minor injuries as both cars were badly damaged.
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W. H. Lee
Barstow
George Schubert
Miller
Lee
George Schutert
California
Redesignate Bankhead Highway to cut new Fort Worth route
The State Highway Commission plans to reroute State Highway No. 1 between Weatherford and Strawn Junction once 40 miles are paved. The present No.128 route over No.189 would be shortened by about 14 miles and 45 minutes of driving time. Ee Davis, Eastland Chamber of Commerce secretary, spoke at the hearing with the Weatherford and Eastland chambers.
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State Highway Commission
Weatherford
Strawn Junction
Here
Fort Worth
Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Eastland Chamber of Commerce
Five Year Term Is Given McCoy
Burton McCoy charged with holding up a Red Bluff Filling Station on August S was found guilty of robbery with firearms in Ward County District Court. He received a five year penitentiary sentence after a five minute jury deliberation. Accomplice Woodrow McCoy was tried here last month and sentenced to seven years.
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Burton McCoy
Red Bluff
Ward County
Utes
Woodrow McCoy
Postal Clerk Kyle Biggs Promoted at Pecos Office
Kyle Biggs, previously first substitute at the Pecos post office, is advanced to regular clerk this week. Wesley Kart becomes first substitute in his place. Postmaster SE W. Collie says the change adds one full-time staff member to the local office.
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Kyle Biggs
Pecos
Wesley Kart
SE. W. Collie
Bond Sale Funds Red Bluff Dam Construction
PWA authorized a $700000 bond requisition to finance Red Bluff dam work through March 1, 1956. Federal Reserve deposit approved in First National Bank El Paso, with WPA notice to Red Bluff officials. Project employs 501 workers. crews add trucks and concrete pouring as the Pace River conduit advances. Directors visited the dam for inspection.
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First National Bank
el Paso
WPA
Washington
Red Bluff
J. H. Miller
Lundip Brothers
Miller
Lions Entertain With Ladies Night
The Lions Club hosted a Ladies Night on Thursday evening October 17 with 56 attendees including members wives and friends. After a welcome by Judge EB Starley and a message from Mrs Dontell the program featured performances by local quartet members readers and duets followed by a group finale with a screen game.
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Lions Club
America
EB. Starley
H P Davis Attends Chapter Meeting
H P Davis secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce spends the week in San Antonio and Austin to press the Fort Stockton Balmorhea highways project. From Austin he travels to San Antonio for the Grand Chapter meeting of the O E S representing the local chapter as Grand Patron.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Judge Wright and Judge Russell Visit Angelo Court
Judge W A Wright of Angelo, noted for bold criminal cases, appeared this week alongside Judge Henry Russell in a regional judicial gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Angelo
Henry Russell
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Deven EY
Press News Association
the World News
Kat
Reeves
U.S
Campbell-Ewald
Capt. Swinehart
Kiu
BIG Chevrolet
Radio Bible
Sunday BY Wink People
Wink Band
Flusser
Navy
Wing
Federal Shipbuilding Company
Whearney
Charles W. Flusser
Miami
Albemarle
Sweeper 'S
Sward
Ruth Cubitt
Zoe
California Pacific International Expusiton
San Diego
Bankhead Highway
PWA
Federal Reserve
Auth
Vecos
Ward
Loving County
Texas
Mbesdalies Craft and Roberson
Briges and Mears
Briges
Mary Louise Biges
J. ©. Wilson
Warren Collings
H. P. Davis
Austin
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