Cave Gets More Play In August Visitor Boom
Carlsbad Cavern drew 21 089 visitors in August the largest August since 1930 and the third busiest month in Cavern history. Texas led with 11 670 visitors followed by Oklahoma 2 472 and New Mexico 1 613. Foreign visitors included travelers from China Costa Rica England Italy France Japan and Venezuela.
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Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
China
Costa Rica
England
Italy
France
Japan
Venzuela
Do You Remember 17 Years Ago Farewell Picnic
From the Enterprise files for September 7 1917 a huge farewell picnic and celebration was held for boys going to France with over 2000 people attending Judge J A Crane delivering the main oration Tobe DeRacy suffered a fall from a horse and was taken to Pecos with minor bruises and a deep gash at the base of his skull doctors say there is no danger.
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France
J. A. Crane
Tobe DeRacy
Pecos
Impeachment Trial of Governor Ferguson Progresses
The impeachment trial of Governor Ferguson began in the State Senate on Monday and remains in progress, with observers expecting it to continue for several days.
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Gov
Senate
Pecos Woman dies at 84 on farm south of Pecos
Mrs. Caroline Holdman mother of Perry Holdman died Tuesday at her son's home on a Pecos area farm. She was 84 years old. Rent houses around Pecos are described as scarce. The brief obituary notes her death follows years of family ties in the Pecos region.
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Pecos
Caroline Holdman
Perry Holdman
Pecos Cantaloupes Bring Top Price in New York
First carload of Pecos cantaloupes reached New York this week and sold for a price far above the nearest competitor. The report notes strong demand and top earnings for the arrival from Pecos.
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New York
Premature report on Pecos soft water discarded
The Enterprise recalled a major Pecos feature claiming soft water was imminent, but the piece was dumped as premature. The decision followed staff evaluation that the story could not yet be shared with readers.
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Pecos
New Wells Enter Production in Loving County
Hubbard 4 of Lockhart and Co. and Kloh Ramsey 1 of Humble Oil & Refining Co. report new wells brought into active production in Loving County. The developments mark expansion for both operators in the region.
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Loving County
Hubbard 4
Lockhart & Co
Kloh Ramsey
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Drilling of a Core Test at Red Bluff Dam Site
A core test drilling program is underway at the Red Bluff Dam site to assess subsurface conditions. Engineers will sample soil and rock to determine structural integrity and guide construction decisions.
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Red Bluff Dam
Dam Site Near Orla Prompts In New Mexico Border Plan
The article notes a dam site likely near Orla just south of the New Mexico line and mentions Mrs. J. R. Hays assuming management of the adies' ready-to-wear department at United Dry Goods Co. in town.
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Orla
New Mexico State Line
J. R. Hays
Adies
United Dry Goods Co
Printzess
Silk Dry Goods Co
Miss Randall Hosts Dinner Before University Trip
Miss Hettie Lois Randall plans to leave soon for Austin to attend the University of Texas. She entertained a group of friends Saturday night with a dinner party followed by a theatre visit.
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Hettie Lois Randall
Austin
University of Texas
Red Bluff Project Gets Fast Action Promise
Secretary H S Ickes assured Congressman Thomason Senator Sheppard and Mr K M Regan that quick action will be taken on the Red Bluff project this week in a public works effort.
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Enterprise
H. S. Ickes
R. E. Thomason
Morris Sheppard
K. M. Regan
Red Bluff
Pecos Public Schools Open With 603 Enrollments
The Pecos Public Schools report 603 students enrolled as the district opens for the new term. The start of classes marks a busy week for teachers and administrators.
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Pecos
Nominations Open for Chamber of Commerce Directors
Twenty two men were nominated for the positions of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, signaling active community interest. The list includes local business leaders and prominent residents seeking to guide regional commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wink Netters Win Tith Fort Stockton Championship
Wink Netters capture the league tennis title after final matches at Fort Stockton. John Sweatt wins the singles crown while Marvin Butz and Jack Rollins of Fort Stockton take doubles. The winners will face the East end league in Midland on a date to be announced.
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Wink
Fort Stockton
Barstow
Pecos
John Sweatt
Marvin Butz
Jack Rollins
Midland
CCC plans for Balmorhea project at Head Springs site
The Balmorhea CCC camp, housing 200 boys and 270 weekly visitors, heads to San Solomon Springs for a two year job program with a $306000 to $500000 budget. It will expand the spring, add tourist cabins, baths, and barracks, create scenic drives to Carpenter Mountain and Brogado Hill, and transform Madera Valley into a tourist playground. Camp staff include Lt. Miller, F M Thompson, and Captain Bone, with wages set for skilled and unskilled labor.
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Balmorhea
San Solomon Springs
CCC
National Park Service
Carpenter Mountain
Brogado Hill
Balmorhea Lake
Madera Valley
Texas
Mount
Gomez
Drouth Statieark No
F. M. Thompson
State Park Board
R. G. Miller
Fort Bliss
Miller
Army
Worthington
Lt. Ellis
W. N. Kelly
Steps From Horse Leg Breaks Near Lon Boxley Farm
Kirby Carpenter suffered two fractures in his right leg above the ankle while practicing cowboy stunts at Lon Boxley farm. He stepped from the moving pony, his foot turned, and the bones broke. Taken to Barstow for splinting, he will be unable to ride for some time.
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Ward County News
Kirby Carpenter
Lon Boxley Farm
Barstow
Barstow Man Buys Tourist Camp
The Circle H Camp at Pyote formerly run by Mrs. J. H. Hudson was sold to J. M. Swafford who ran the Barstow Camp at Barstow. Hudson will stay in Pyote for now. Swafford has taken over the business and sold the Barstow Camp lease to Mr. Meadows of Pecos.
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Circle H
Pyote
J. H. Hudson
J. M. Swafford
Barstow
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Eral Weeks
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Bhase
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Brandon
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Reeves County
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trans-Pecos
N. G. Bone
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Ott
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