Consolidated Institute closes a successful term in Pecos
The Consolidated Teacher's Institute opened in the Pecos High School auditorium with Rev. J. M. Garner leading devotions. County Judge H. N. McKellar gave a welcome as teachers from Reeves and nearby counties gathered for sessions, a Weenie Roast, and a detailed teachers list. Dr. F. P. Guenther and Annie McDonald led instruction on citizenship health and schooling, stressing public school duties to train good citizens and improve local education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
David Tudor
Parent-Teacher Association
R. N. Couch
Reeves County
Parenthood
Clarence Bell
N. Rodgers
Barstow
Annie McDonald
Lillian Butler
Tena Adams
Consolidated Teachers Institute
Consolidated Institute
Alamo Play Grounds
Irene Armes
Emma Barret
Mabel Bouchette
van Horn
Gussie Barnett
Balmorhea
Sybil Bowie
Andrews
C. K. Bowser
Saragosa
Raymond T. Bynum
Lillie W. Cole
W. J. Dees
Kent
Viola Eason
Grandfalls
Jewel Eiland
G. B. Finley
W. W. Forester
Freda Gibson
Monahans
H. Green
Dora Harkness
Alice Harrell
Grandfalle
L. Hinckley
Annie Lee Harris
B. Z. Hughes
Joe Bob Humphreys
Corine
Zee A Muriel
Isseer Toca Tene
H. E. Love
Topah
Miller
Isabel Mills
Marion B. Mor
Yelma
Toyah
T. E. Neil
R. B. Norman
Velma O’ Brien
Pyote
Grace Ogan
Mabel Patrick
Ruth Parker
Myrtle Rubien
Sierra Blanca
Chriseris
Marie E. Scott
Ruth Stark
J. Stegall
Winnifred Terrell
C. E. Whitehead
Lula Womack
Velma Womack
Ward
Winkler
Loving
Culberson
Reeves
F. P. Guenther
West Texas
Texas
Guenther
Parent- Teachers Association
Bell
Pecos Residents Change Homes for Winter
Pecos residents report numerous address changes as families relocate for coal storage and winter quarters. Roy Wilcox and family move to C. B. Jordan’s home. Dan Bowie takes over Wilcox residence. Wadleys occupy Bowie's old house. Boles and family move to Chas Goodike home. Wendt and Wadley rentals on Emma Boles property. Arch Ross moves to the Presbyterian manse. Joe Anderson family into the corner house. Crum family rents Michigan apartments for school year. Mauldin family from Ward county ranch relocates to Michigan. Marian Slack moves to Monroe Slack’s vacated home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Roy Wilcox
C. B. Jordan
Lamesa
Dan Bowie
Milton Wadley
Rowden
William Boles
Chas. Goodike
John Wendt
Emma Boles
Wm. Boles
Elmer Wadley
Arch Ross
Jas. F. Ross
Joe Anderson
Howard Collier
Tom Crum
The
Michigan
Mauldin
Ward County
Marian Slack
Monroe Slack
Marfa
Pecos Oil Wells Make Satisfactory Progress
Progress is reported in drilling the shallow Original well off Pecos. A casing is expected within three weeks barring mechanical difficulties. The oil outlook for Pecos remains favorable as exploration draws geologists and operators, with many new arrivals daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Wheat Well Progress Near Toyah Bell Well
Work on the Wheat Well continues with steady progress. The test is near the Toyah Bell well and will determine if pay land is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah Bell Well
Pecos Drug Co Plans Branch in Big Lake
D W Bozeman reports leasing a lot at Big Lake for a Pecos Drug Co branch. Frank Cavett will reside in Pecos and firm members will manage Big Lake operations. The move is stated to be a legitimate branch with no interference with the Pecos house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Drug CO
Big Lake
D.W Bozeman
Pecos
Frank Cavett
Bozeman
Pecos House
Fire Destroys Home of Rev J W Rayner in Barstow
The Barstow residence of the Rev J W Rayner was gutted by a Thursday blaze destroying furniture and a new piano. Rayner, alone at home, barely escaped after lighting a stove for a bath. Neighbors saved Judge Holt and Ross Carr homes from spread fires while Pecos friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rayner
Barstow
Judge Holt
Rayner
Ross Carr
Pecos
Rev
Mrs. Rayner
Permits Expiring Trigger Rush to Drill Big Lake Texas
In San Angelo Texas Aug 31 spudding in of one or two tests in Reagan County begins a large drilling program as State permits on about 381000 acres of University land expire in December. Big Lake Oil Company has validated permits on 16 sections and shows 2000 barrels daily from Texon Group One No 1. Texon orders six derricks for fall tests while Texan Oil and Land Company remains active in the field. No 11 now produces over 3000 barrels daily and No 12 is slated to start west of No 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Reagan County
Ing
Big Lake Oil Company
Texan Oil and Land Company
Big Lake
Texon Group
Big Lake Company
Levi Smith
Texon Company
Big Lake No. 12
Texan Group
A. R. Goodale
Big Lake No. 11
Crockett Drilling Syndicate
Shannon Ranch
Crockett C
Flont
Weenie Roast Among Junior Sunday School Boys
The Sunday School classes of Mrs Thurston and Mrs East erbrook held a weenie roast at the Morris place Friday evening. Attending were superintendent Miss Poe and the Easterbrook and Hart families with boys including A Z Hart Lois Holman Junior Boatright Frank Mitchel Dick Slack Harvie Moore Howard Brown and Joe Roy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Thurston
Earl Easterbrook
Methodist Sunday Ool
Morris Place
Miss Poe
Thurston
West Texas Chamber to Meet in El Paso September 20
District meeting program shows a West Texas Chamber of Commerce gathering in El Paso on September 20 with a special $6 round trip by the T and P. Delegates from Pecos sign up. events include morning remarks, visits to Juarez, and a banquet at Paso Del Norte Hotel. Registration is $1, covering the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber OF Commerce
EL Paso
Pecos
West Texas
Mexico
Panama Canal
Old Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Juarez
Auditorium Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Hunter
van Horn
Texas
Southwest
Doe Howard
Portales
N. M
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Lines
Fair Grounds
Paso del Norte Hotel
Arthur W. Large
Rock Island Lines
Chi‘o
J. W. Ridgeway
Mistletoe Creameries
Amarillo
Tous
Col. C. C. French
Fort Worth Stock Yards Co
Fort Worth
West Texas Chamber of
Pecos Bids Largest Delegation for West Texas Convention
El Paso Herald Pecos plans to send the largest delegation to the west Texas chamber of commerce district convention on September 20 during the exposition. Van Horn and Pecos officials canvass for attendees, listing promising delegates from Sierra Blanca Barstow Pecos and nearby towns. Revival services in Pecos led by Bro. Graham McMurray start around the 25th with evangelist Shaw assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
el Paso
West Texas
Sierra Blanca
W. L. Moore
Fedway Keen
A. E. Polk
W. C. Carson
J. D. Brown
van Horn
G. W. Garren
J. F. Provine
W. D. Garren
W. E. Null
J. C. Hunter
A. L. Hall
George
Broome
R. Durrill
J. M. Daugherty
D. W. Bozeman
The
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
G. C. Parker
J. C. Wilson
T. _B. bem
W.F. Stephens
P. Stanford
J. M. Reymond
Ro Biggs
L. W. Anderson
J. R. As
Ma's Majority Grows in Texas Democratic Runoff
In unofficial returns from 247 counties Ferguson leads Robertson 443,? but the full totals show Governor Ferguson 443,52. Roberson 345,911. Other statewide race tallies include Edwards 361,867. Moody 494,194. Baker 240,475. Nabers 303,421. Smith 387,395.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Ferguson
Felix D. Robertson
Miter
Moody
Ward
Baker
Tex
P. E. Bowie Suffers a Serious Leg Injury at Ranch
At the Jobim DeRacy ranch on Wednesday P. E. Bowie lost balance while moving a building section. The floor gave way and Buck Bowie’s leg was crushed in three places. He escaped death by crawling free but will be out for months. Relatives express regret over the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Bowie
Jobim DeRacy Ranch
Bowie
Tess Eas
Pink
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Graham McMurray
Ciwiss
Shaw
Baird
W. E. Poer
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