Pecos Valley News Consolidation Announcement
The Enterprise and Gusher merged to form a consolidated publication on May 16, 1925 under publisher Barney Hubbs with Vestel H Lott as editor. Subscription rates list six months at $2.00 and the paper is a Pecos, Texas second class matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Enterprise and Gusher
Barney Hubbs
Vestel, H. Lott
Pecos
Texas
Safety drive credits 3670 lives saved in six months
The National Safety Council reports 3670 automobile deaths prevented in the first half of 1938 versus 1937, with momentum continuing into July. It urges continued, permanent safety efforts by motorists, pedestrians, judges, and law enforcement as autumn and winter hazards rise.
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National Safety Council
New Mexico Entry Fee Cuts Scout Visit Through Pecos
Weary Wees merchants link summer tourist decline to New Mexico port of entry law. Last week 165 Texas Boy Scouts en route from Big Bend encampment to Carlsbad Caverns stayed in Pecos. After a governor call, Ben Smith of the Chamber learned the scouts must pay three cents per mile per truck for miles driven in New Mexico, costing about 36 dollars for the right to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees
New Mexico
Texas Boy Scouts
Pecos
Big Bend
Carlsbad Caverns
Tingley
Ben Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Sunshine State
Toyah City to Vote on 1938 Fire Equipment Bonds
The Toyah Texas City Council orders an election September 12 1938 to issue 2500 dollars in general obligation bonds for fire equipment with a 10 year maturity at up to 5 percent interest and to levy taxes to pay principal and interest. election to be held at City Hall with defined polling hours and appointed managers. notice to be published in Pecos Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Texas
Reeves County
R. L. Parker
Garland Johnson
W. B. Collins
Doug Hart
State of
Pecos
Ken Regan
H.S. Ickes
R. E. Thomason
Morris Sheppard
Regan
Red Bluff
Norine Moursomb
Austin
Iva Mae Harris
Odessa
Berndette Brownlee
Gail
Gilbert Murray
J. G. Murray
NRA
Reeves County Leads In One-Variety Cotton Growers Plan
Twenty Pecos farmers are listed among Texas Extension Service one-variety cotton growers. The program expanded to 213 communities in 1938 with 22,589 farmers and 632,897 acres, about six percent of the state’s 9,661,000 acres. Seven West Texas counties including Reeves, Pecos, and Ward are named. Experts predict potential up to five million acres in 1939 if yields remain normal and seed from 1938 blocks is used. W. N. Pearson of Wink attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Texas Extension Service
Pecos
A. E. Miller
Texas A. and M. Service
West Texas
Brown
Coleman
Concho
el Paso
Glasscock
Hudspeth
McCulloch
Runnels
Reeves
San Saba
Tom Green
Ward
el Paso County
Miller
Tennessee rural residents lack public library access
A survey finds more than 1.5 million people in Tennessee’s small towns villages and rural areas without access to books from a public library service. The study highlights gaps in library coverage and potential impacts on communities across the state.
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Tennessee
Engagement of Pecos Port Daggett's Daughter to Edelbrock
Mr and Mrs Port Daggett of Pecos and Fort Worth announce the engagement of their daughter Alice to Bill Edelbrock of Fort Worth as the couple prepares for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Daggett
Pecos
Fort Worth
Alice
Bill Edelbrock
Pirtles Host Family in Roswell Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pirtle and their children from Roswell New Mexico stayed with sister in town over the weekend. Mrs. Vestel Lott hosted the family during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Pirtle
Roswell, N. M
Mr. Pirtle
Vestel Lott
John Henry Meier Makes Business Trip to El Paso
John Henry Meier traveled to El Paso last weekend on a business trip. He met with local partners to discuss potential collaboration and future projects in the region.
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John Henry Meier
el Paso
Mrs Wood and Sons Return to Pecos for School Term
Mrs E J Wood and her sons E J Jr and Roberta plan to base themselves in Pecos for the upcoming school term while Mr Wood remains in Silver City New Mexico.
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E. J. Wood
Roberta
Pecos
Wood
Silver City
New Mexico
Brownlee Family Visits Brother in Silver City
H. R. Brownlee and his children from Silver City New Mexico spent the weekend visiting Floyd Brownlee at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Brownlee
Silver City
N. M
Floyd Brownlee
Mr and Mrs Jim Frost Visit Pecos for Business Affairs
Mr and Mrs Jim Frost of Monahans were in Pecos on Wednesday attending to business affairs.
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Jim Frost
Monahans
Pecos
Mr and Mrs Mac Kyle Visit From Lome Ranch
Mr and Mrs Mac Kyle, residents of a ranch in Lome, spent the last weekend with friends here. The note mentions their stay and companionship during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Kyle
Lome
Vie Vuy
Ted Ruhlen Visits Dallas During Valas Week Buying Trip
Ted Ruhlen spent a buying trip in Dallas during Valas Week, stopping at shops and markets to review new lines and compare prices. He planned follow up meetings with suppliers and to place initial orders for upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Ruhlen
Dallas
Valas
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Che Peros Enterprise and
Hubbs Printing Company
Texaco
Bill Winston
Sunset Truck Lines, Inc
San Angelo
Wink
Mccamey
Gateway Hotel
Lockie
Bell
Toyah Bell No. 2
Loving County
Davis Mountain
West
Ray McKellar Camp
Mary Ruth Wilhite
Midland
Bill Roberts
State Highway Patrol
Federal Communications Commission
Trans-Pecos
B. F. Powell
J. W. Tinnin
W. N. Pearson
The
Pearson Motor Company
the Association
Payne
Southern Union Utilities Co
Roper
Wwasher AO
Pryor Auto Supply
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