Pecos Gets First Local Radio Station in Texas
A long delayed FCC permit clears for KEUN KIUN station in Pecos Texas as one of the smallest towns to host a broadcast outlet. The opening date is aimed for the October weekend with plans for local talent, civic involvement and national programs to boost the town’s profile.
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FCC
Federal Communications
FIM
Pecos
West Pekas
United States
Texas
KEUN
Jim
Avenatura
Federal Communications Commission
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Texae
Siriely
Chamber official visits Monahans for goodwill trip
H. U. Vis, secretary of the Chambers of Commerce, traveled to Monahans on Thursday as part of a goodwill mission to assist in perfecting their chamber’s reorganization and strengthen local business ties.
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H . Uvis
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Pcu of Commerce
Assi “Eli
School orders 3400 for new biology lab equipment
The EU directs 3400 for laboratory equipment to outfit a new biology course, enabling its first offering this term.
Radio KIUN Debuts With Three Hour Test Broadcast
KIUN presents Pecos debut as a three hour test program with signals reported from San Francisco to Austin. Local fans attended as talent gathered including Spillman Harris and the California Playboys. RCA equipment tests showed high fidelity and a weekend opening is planned with auditions on Saturday night.
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Pecos
San Francisco
Calif
Austin
Texas
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Raymond Buggent
KOGNC
Amarillo
Sweet Singers
Mesdames
Ronald Roberson
FE. Craft
Leo Mears
Bk. Briggs
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Barn Night Club
Maria
el Paso
McCamey
Big Spring
Fort Worth
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W. M. Witty
Southwestern
RCA Manufacturing Co
Columbia
Kluen
Bal Morhea Cotton Farmers Seek Higher Exemption Certificates
The Bal Morhea cotton farmers met on Tuesday to draft a petition to the state cotton allotment board for an increase in their exemption certificates. They cite improved farming methods and better cotton strains driving higher production since base years.
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Balmorhea
State Cotton Allottment Board
Fire damages Armstrong home. salvage saves furniture
A front bedroom fire at about 5 PM damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E Armstrong while they were away at Red Bluff dam. Firefighters limited loss and salvage crews saved much of the furniture. insurance partially covered the damage. Mr Armstrong commended the fire department for their prompt, effective work.
Bridge Repair Grants Approved for Ward Road Project
President Roosevelt approved a federal grant of S006 for repairing the Ward Road bridge over Tovah creek and surfacing four miles of the Pecos G s landfalls highway. Judge J B Woolfolk was informed by telegram from Senator Connallys secretary. The county will contribute about 2 651 of the federal allotment. About 1000 was spent on lumber already at the site. Repairs to begin once official confirmation arrives.
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Roosevelt
Pecos
J. B. Woolfolk
Yom Connally
Woolfolk
Pleads Guilty To Theft In 109th District Court
Bill Purser pleaded guilty to theft by conversion in 109th district court and received a two year suspended sentence. He was alleged to have stolen an automobile.
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Bill Purser
109Th District Court
Red Bluff Directors Seek Delay on Water Pact Ratification
At a Monday meeting the Red Bluff Water Power Control District directors voted to ask Governor Allred to defer referring the water agreement with New Mexico to the current special session of the legislature. They propose waiting until the regular session to consider ratification.
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Allred
New Mexico
Big Crowd Attends Pecos Red Bluff Barbecue Night
Citizens from Pecos and Red Bluff gather at the Red Bluff damsite Tuesday for a western style barbecue. About 400 people join meals served by the Texas company under master van Havis with 150 from Pecos and 250 from Red Butt. The Pecos Chamber of Commerce sponsors the informal event.
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Pecos
Red Bintt
Red Butt
Texacan
van Havis
United Store Plans Modern Front Remodeling In Pecos
Bill Turpin, local United manager, announces immediate remodeling of the Pecos store front and interior. He describes the new front as up to date for the southwest and invites the public to view plans. Officials approve a long lease with Dr Co J Bryan, owner of the building, as the store expands stock and sources merchandise from eastern markets.
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Bill Turpin
The
United
Turpin
Seek Demonstration Agent For County
Miss Kate Hill district home demonstration agent spoke with Judge J B Joolfolk in Pecos about Reeves and Ward counties sharing a joint county home demonstration agent.
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Pecos
J. B.joolfolk
Reeves
Ward
First Carload of Pecos Cantaloupes Shipped to Jacksonville
The first carload shipment of M95 Pecos cantaloupes was loaded for Jacksonville Florida. Brooks and Todd, veteran cantaloupe shippers, handled the load, comprising over 3230 crates. Todd also announced a deal for 200 acres of cantaloupe land near the old Pecos cemetery to be placed in melons.
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Jacksonville
Brooks and
Todd
Old Cemetery West
Pecos Man Elected Director in State Music Machine Group
John Ivy of Pecos was elected one of seven directors in the new State Association of Music Machine Operators formed at a Dallas meeting last weekend. Also attending from Pecos were H. H. Johnson. The event included a roost garden banquet and dance atop the Jefferson Hotel roof with J. I. Carpenter of Wurlitzer Manufacturing Co. and Texas representative Harry Drollinger as guests.
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Pecos
State Association of Music Machine Operators
Dallas
Mr. Ivy
H. H. Johnson
Jefferson Hotel
J. I. Carpenter
Wourlitzer Manufacturing Co
Harry Drollinger
Texas
Pecos Valley Workers Conference Set at First Baptist Pecos
The Pecos Valley Workers Conference will meet at the First Baptist Church of Pecos on September 26 at 10 o'clock. Speakers include Dr. Marshall Craig from Gaston Avenue Church Dallas Dr. John Wharton Longview and Rev. J L Murrell Denison. The Woman's Missionary Society will provide dinner for visitors.
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Pecos
Grady Allen Breaks Arm After Fall From Slide
Grady Allen suffered a broken left arm Wednesday afternoon when he fell from a playground slide, prompting medical assessment and brief treatment.
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Grady Allen
Pecos Schools Win WPA Grant for Major Upgrades
The Pecos school district secured a $13,091 WPA grant to start extensive renovations. A San Angelo architect contract was approved and sent to Washington for confirmation. Plans include new buildings for Mexican and Negro schools, upgrades to plumbing, windows, and furniture, and a four room adobe Mexican school with stucco finish.
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Pecos
John Gr. Becker
San Angelo
UWA
Washington
Eee
Woodrow McCoy Found Guilty in Red Bluff Robbery Case
Woodrow McCoy, indicted for the Red Bluff Filling Station robbery, was found guilty by an August jury and sentenced to five to seven years in the state penitentiary. He was the younger brother and alleged accomplice who did not use a firearm, with his brother Burton's trial likely set for September 30 in Barstow. District Attorney Billy Kerr noted jury selection was exceptionally difficult from the special venue of 65 men. The Woodrow jury included B A Oden, Charles Ripley, William Boles, J T Atchison, Loom Crum, C Lightfoot, Hugh Valliant, W T Wicker, George Johnson, EB HB Daniels, J Hk Walker, and R S Burchard.
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Red Bluff
State Penitentiary
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Mmerely
Burton
Barstow
Billy Kerr
Kerr
B. A. Oden
Charles Ripley
William Boles
J. T. Atchison
Loom Crum
C. €. Lightfoot
Hugh Valliant
W. T. Wicker
Pecos
George Johnson
EB. HB. Daniels
J. Hk. Walker
R. S. Burchard
Toyah
Birth of Everett Lavelle at Williams Home
A brand new boy named Everett Lavelle arrived on September 12 at the Williams home, weighing 8 pounds. Mother and child are doing nicely.
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Everett Lavelle
E. L. Williams
Jerry Cummings Returns to Pecos Club Cafe
Jerry Cummings, owner of the Club Cafe, returns to Pecos after months away to recover health. He announces he is here to stay and has visited Gallyes.
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Jerry Cummings
Club Cafe
Pecos
Jerry
Gallyes
Pecos Eagles Name Starting Lineup For McCamey Game
Coach Buddy Withers announced Thursday at noon the likely Pecos Eagles starting lineup for the McCamey game. Referee Thompson from Kermit Trinity and umpire Greer of Texas Tech, with Paul Jette as head linesman.
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Pecos Eagles
Thompson
Kermit
Trinity
Greer
Texas Tech
Paul Jette
Two Road Projects Near Completion This Fall
Black topping of the five mile Pecos Saragosa highway section should finish by September end, with several Pecos men employed on the project. Surfacing of the final Carlsbad road section from Orla to the state line is expected to be done by mid October.
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Saragosa
Carlsbad Road
Orla
State Line
Nine Divorces Granted in 109th District Court
Judge Drane granted nine divorces in the 109th district court over the past two weeks.
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Drane
109Th District Court
Pecos to open season with new lights and turf dedication
Pecos High ushers in football with home opener against McCamey under new lights and turf. Delayed broadcast limits. crowd forecasts. dedication remarks by W. O. Dean. Players in rough shape but expected ready. scouting notes, parking plan by Boy Scouts for Friday night. Next Friday Pecos visits Ysleta Indians.
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Rotary
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Eagles
Anl
Blackwell
Blackwall
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Ysleta
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