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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
6
The Bradley and Adams No 2A well was drilled to 4297 feet and pumped 270 barrels per day. It ranks as the best producer in the moving field in two years, per local oil men. Located in Block 1 Section 84 W&NW Survey, the well joins the H W Martin No 4 which continues to yield gas while operators await orders for deeper drilling.
Camp Beacon has undergone a thorough two month remodeling and redecorating, offering one of the west’s best equipped tourist courts. The 35 units feature large rooms with quality furniture. Beds alone average over $100, signaling a reputation for quality service among travelers.
Pecos Lions Club unanimously passed a resolution of thanks to carpenters donating their time to build the Pecos High School Stadium at Rotary Field. The resolution praises civic service, notes it will inspire other groups, and calls for publication in the Pecos Enterprise. A separate Wink rain event is noted with localized impact.
A five month old Mexican infant died Sunday in Alpine while the mother was away for four hours. Neighbors found the child on the bed and informed the mother. Police opened an investigation into the infant death.
Mr and Mrs R G Middleton are spending the week in Del Rio. Read The Advertisements for details and offerings during their stay.
Dr John W Brown Texas State Health Officer warns scarlet fever remains a danger to children. He urges early quarantine for three weeks after home cases, strict isolation to prevent spread, and timely medical care for fever vomiting sore throat and rash. Antitoxin within three days can shorten illness and reduce heart and kidney complications. The Dick test and toxin vaccination are advised for susceptible children.
Dallas Methodist Bishop H A Benz and Dr Linebaugh of Roswell met Rev and Mrs Co R Wade for breakfast last Thursday as they traveled to Carlsbad Caverns.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Evans were among Mentone people who visited the Pecos show on Sunday, reporting a day of local interest and regional attendance.
Postmaster M W Collie explains outgoing mail cutoffs in Pecos. Westbound letters by 10 20 a m depart on train No 7 at 10 54 a m. Eastbound mail before 7 45 p m leaves on train No 6 at 8 20 p m. Overnight westbound departs 12 44 a m and 6 16 a m for eastbound trains 1 and 16 respectively. Northbound star route and southbound mail follow schedule if deposited by 10 20 a m.
Rev and Mrs Soderstrom of Los Angeles host a revival. P T A hosts a Saturday reception for teachers. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society entertained Pecos WMS with lunch at the church. Toyah High Buffaloes to play Monahans in Monahans Friday. Several residents travel and visit family, education, and events linked to Texas University attendance and nursing training.
Jesse and Bu'l Bush write home to their father John Bush about their trip with Ed Armstrong to the World’s Fair. The group drove from Pecos in two days and plan to return later this week, keeping busy with sights and experiences.
Jo W. Camp, formerly regional agent for Southland Life Insurance Co., now district sales manager for Great National Life Insurance Co., was in town last Saturday to see old friends.
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