Four New Locations Made For the Pecos Oil Field
Trans Pecos field expands with three Reeves County sites and one in Culberson. Pure Oil plans second Culberson test in 9-K ranch area, 7800 feet north of first test. Deep Rock adds Reeves site near Toyah shallow field. Duffy Brothers and Arnold set Reeves Section 20, Block 53, to 4200 feet. World Of Ge targets Reeves County second test near 65, Block 112. Westbrook Well in Winkler County flows oil after water troubles, potential 40–50 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans- Pecos
Reeves
Culberson County
Pure Oil Co
Culberson
Reeves County
Township 7
Toyah
Duffy
Secon 65
Block 112
W. H. Holder
Pecos Merchants Pay Premium for First 1926 Cotton Bale
Pecos business houses and merchants offer a premium exceeding fifty dollars for the first bale of cotton of 1926 brought to the Electric Gin. Homer Johnson of Big Valley receives the award, the bale purchased by Green-Couch Cotton Co. This marks the first purchase of the new company and sustains the annual tribute to King Cotton. Contributions by local merchants are listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Homer Johnson
Big Valley
Green-Couch Cotton Co
King Cotton
Southland
Big Valley Electric Gin Co
Pecos Mer. Co
City Pharmacy
Winkler Dry Goods Co
Pecos Drug Co
Gulf Refining Co
Groves Lbr. Co
Pecos Compress Co
Rialto Theatre
Cecil Cafe
Yquinn Abstract Co
Security State Bank
RF. Kelton
M. Stool Dry Goods Co
Mosse
Dean Abstracts and Insurance
Pecos Auto Co
Hicks
Jesse Hardy
Leader Gro
R. S. Johnson
Mint Cafe
Pecos Enterprise
Manahan Jewelry Co
Shaffer Pencil
City Slickers Beat Clulians In Slugfest Night Bout
City Slickers overwhelm Clulians 12 runs to 3 as Biggs fails to live up to his rep. Roberson and McClure star for Slickers with strong infield, while Oil Cans drop balls and Biggs errs pitching at former Christian teammates. Next week Mercantile faces City Slickers Tuesday. Powerful boys meet Oil-cans Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Roberson and McClure
Slickers
Mystic Methodists
Ace Biggs
Doty
Regan Hosts Large Bridge Party for Friends
Mr and Mrs K M Regan entertained many friends with a bridge evening using nine tables. Prizes were awarded for high and low scores, and an ice course was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Adams, Mr and Mrs Douglas, Mr and Mrs Tom McClure, Mr and Mrs Chas ManaHan, Mr and Mrs Fred Postelle, Mr and Mrs Ralph Sparks, Mr and Mrs Karl Bell, Mr and Mrs Bowser, plus dames Mable Beauchamp and Virginia Rannes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Regan
Adams
Douglas
Tom McClure
Chas. Manahan
Fred Postelle
Ralph Sparks
Karl Bell
Bowser
Mesdames
R. D. Mahoney
Mable Beauchamp
H. B. Pricket
Bessie R. Smith Miles
Jane Dean
Kathryn Dean
Dorothy Sisk
Ruby Mae Beauchamp
Warren Collings
Louise Starley
Virginia Rannes
Harry Hinkle
Birdsong
F. Bell
Keith Camp
Hillard Camp
Chas Daniel
Wallace Lee
Bill Dean
Infant son of Hubbs family passes away
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hubbs died Friday morning after two days in the world. He passed away quietly in his sleep. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two, Rev. IL. V. Garrison officiating.
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Mrs
Barney Hubbs
Mrs Regan Hosts Bridge and Forty Two Party
Mrs Kenneth M Regan entertained Wednesday afternoon at her home with bridge and forty two. Two tables of forty two and three of bridge were used. Refreshments followed the games. Guests included Mesdames Jim Camp N F Chapman Wm Garlick W B Oates Ethel Reynolds A G Taggart Albert Sisk Karl Bell M W Collie J A Crane M S Hudson Monroe Kerr W W Runnels H G Russell F H Ryan W W Dean D K Tudor Charles Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Regan
Mesdames
Jim Camp
N. F. Chapman
Wm. Garlick
W. B. Oates
Ethel Reynolds
A. G. Taggart
Albert Sisk
Karl Bell
M. W. Collie
J. A. Crane
M. S. Hudson
Monroe Kerr
W. W. Runnels
H. G. Russell
F. H. Ryan
W. W. Dean
D. K. Tudor
Charles Young
Mrs Ryan Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs F H Ryan entertained the Thursday Bridge Club with a charming luncheon at her home. Five tables played in the morning followed by a delicious luncheon. Guests included Mesdames Ira J Bell Crane Green Krauskopf Manahan McClure Russell Young Dean Starley Brooks Tudor Collie Forehand Earl Bell Sisk Runnels Hudson Reynolds and Miss Kathryn Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Ryan
Ira J. Bell
Crane
Green
Krauskopf
Manahan
McClure
Russell
Young
Dean
Starley
Brooks
Tudor
Collie
Forehand
Earl Bell
Sisk
Runnels
Hudson
Reynolds
Kathryn Dean
Mexican Lady Dies in Car Crash Near Malaga
Senora A. Santana of Malaga, New Mexico, died Sunday after a Saturday 6:45 PM automobile wreck at Pete's Service Station crossing. The Ford overturn occurred after colliding with another Ford driven by Ranger O Neil of McCamey, who witnessed and was not at fault per reports. Drs. Bryan and Camp treated the injured but Santana died from internal injuries and broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora A. Santana
Malaga
N. M
Ranger O.neil
McCamey
Kiser
Pete
Court House
Ranger O'Neil
Brown
Water Users As'sn Pick Contract for All Water Users
The Pecos Valley Water Users Association executives approved a contract drafted by attorney Richard Burges. The plan targets every farmer in the Red Bluff District for signature to align with provisions of the bill and advance dam construction. Secretary R Gray of Fort Stockton arranging printed contracts to be distributed soon. The meeting showed harmony and a strong push toward starting the mammoth project and related legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Water Users Association
Richard Burges
Red Bluff
R. Gray
Fort Stockton
Stockmen Invited to Carlsbad Meeting in September
The New Mexico Cattle and Hairse Growers association calls a second quarterly executive meeting in Carlsbad New Mexico on September 10 at 2 30 PM in the County Court House. All ranchers are urged to attend to discuss livestock industry questions taxation and legislation. A dance that night and a carls bad Cavern trip on September 11 are planned for visiting stockmen and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Carlsbad
N. M
Ayl
Carlsbed
Seven year old run over by car in Pecos traffic incident
Little Jim Wheat Jr. aged seven was knocked down and run over Friday noon by a Ford driven by Florencia Gomez a sixteen year old Mexican girl from Pecos. He sustained only scratches and bruises. Gomez and Semona Flores were held briefly then released after bond. Witnesses describe it as an amateur drivers fright and negligent driving warning that such accidents should not occur in this country with nil traffic danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jim Wheat Jr
Florencia Gomez
Pecos
St. Flores
Semona Flores
Little Jim
Semona
Ray M Camp to Speak at Pecos Teachers Institute
Ray M Camp publicity director of the Texas State Teachers Association will speak in Pecos September 10 before Reeves County Teachers Institute. He will discuss higher professional standards and Texas Education Commission findings. The five day program will feature several speakers and attract over eighty attendees from local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Ray M. Camp
Texas State Teachers Association
Pecos
Reeves County Teachers’ Institute
Camp
Texas Education Commission
Texas Outlook
Mayes Cash Grocery Expands as Business Grows
Frank Joplin, owner of Mayes’s Cash Grocery, shifts shelves and bins to nearly double the shop size while preserving the original location. The expansion has improved appearance and efficiency and added staff, with Webb Armstrong starting as a clerk this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Joplin
Mayes
Webb Armstrong
Moody Wins Large Run Off Majority In Texas Governor Race
Reports indicate Dan Moody secured a large two to one majority in the Texas run off for governor with Reeves and Loving Counties showing a three to one margin. W A Hendricks won the county assessor spot amid a crowded field and Gregory Hatcher maintained a substantial lead for state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Texas
J. R. Ball
Pollard
Allred
Moody
Ferguson
Ku Klux
Moody Club
Reeves County
G. Doty
Dan
Twilight League Start Promises Fast Action
Twilight League opens with Mercantile club known as the Whachamacallums facing the Power Punks in a four and a half inning scramble that ended four to three for the Rob and Steal gang. Bob Lewis and Joe Glover starred for the Steals while Manager Oglesby of the Punks drew boos after a rough fielding display. The game ended at dusk with controversy over rules and hidden ball tricks leaving fans amused and debating whether it counted as a game or a riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Boys
Clinton
Oglesby
Iis
Babe Ruth
John Wadley
Labor Day Excursion to El Paso by Texas and Pacific
The Texas and Pacific Railway announces a special low rate Labor Day Train to El Paso. The coach, chair, diner and sleeping cars will operate Saturday September 4 returning Monday September 6 arriving El Paso early Sunday. George D. Hunter, General Passenger Agent, Dallas, says excursions have been successful and ample accommodations ensure comfort for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and Pacific Railway
EL Paso
Labor Day
George D. Hunter
Dallas
Zimmer Builds Large Addition to Garage
Zimmer Hardware plans a fifty by seventy five foot one story addition to the Zimmer Building to house hardware supplies a work room for automobile repairs and storage. The main building will feature a new car display area for Buick Chevrolet and Studebaker as the business expands amid a brighter local economy under H C Zimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
Buick
Chevrolet
H. C. Zimmer
Big Spring Tennis Club Invites Pecos Players
The Big Spring Tennis Club invites Pecos players to its annual tournament set for September 5. Secretary C. T. Watson of the Big Spring Chamber of Commerce sent the invitation to A. A. Kinney. Pecos fans practice daily and may travel to compete for cups on offer.
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Big Spring Tennis Club
Pecos
C. T. Watson
Big Spring Chamber of Commerce
A. A. Kinney
Wheat Moorhead Wedding Tie Eloise Wheat and Robert Moorhead
Wheat and Moorhead were quietly married Saturday evening at the Baptist Parsonage by Rev. I. V. Garrison. The informal ceremony took place at eight o'clock with bridesmaid Joetta Cowan present. The bride, previously at Miss Hocksday's School in Dallas, is popular with the younger set. Moorhead, a Pecos native, works at Lockhart Allen Well in Loving County. They honeymoon in El Paso then plan to settle in Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Wheat
Robert Moorhead
Baptist Parsonage
I. V. Garrison
Joetta Cowan
Garrison
Loving County
el Paso
Pecos
Miss Eula Morrison Promoted to Midland Western Union Manager
Miss Eula Morrison leaves Wednesday to assume the managership of the Western Union Office in Midland. The Pecos office veteran now leads four staffers and has earned praise from friends for efficiency and ability as she steps into this new post with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Morrison
Western Union
Midland
Miss Morrison
Pecos
Return Visit Of Long‑Absent Pecos Native Bryce Crockett
Bryce Crockett of Kansas City returns to Pecos for a visit after thirty years away. He first came in 1882 when Pecos was new and rough, and he recalls his years there in partnership with Trav Windham. He is now visiting his old associate and revisiting bygone days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Crockett
Kansas City
Pecos
Trav
Windham
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Westbrook
Plymouth
Winkler County
Delaware
Lockhart Drilling
Humble McCutcheon Drilling
Humblewell
McCutcheon
Davis Mountains
Typah
Kioh
Green-Couch Cotton Company
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Mrs. K. M. Regan
Mrs. Ryan
Jim Wheat Jr
Ford
Teachers Institute
Texas State Teacher's Ass
Mayes Cash Grocery
W. A. Hendricks
Mercantile
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