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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
3
Twenty months of operations were reviewed when stockholders met in Marfa for their annual session. The association reported a net worth of 211357.53 dollars and discussed the financial system their organization is part of.
Mrs B F Powell welcomed Mr and Mrs W O Reeves of Abilene and Mrs Mabel Valentine of El Paso, former Toyah residents, as guests. Mr and Mrs F J Billingslea hosted a Wednesday luncheon honoring Miss Mabel C Valentine of El Paso with a decorated table, endearing remarks, and post lunch games.
Death came suddenly early Sunday morning to J. M. Rosson, a Marfa businessman who had lived in Texas nearly all his life and resided in Marfa for 19 years.
Ranchmen in the Sierra Blanca vicinity welcomed heavy rainfall last Wednesday after a month with no significant rain. The long dry spell eased as the hard showers arrived, benefiting pastures and crops in the area.
Fred Hendricks of Wickett, a Cabot Company employee, was appointed to the Monahans-Wickett Independent School District board of trustees at last week’s regular meeting. He replaces Dr. B F Roche who resigned after moving from Monahans.
A new school cafe in the Monahans-Wickett system began serving hot lunches Monday. The current equipment handles 80 children per service, with two groups accommodated during the lunch hour.
Rotary Club and Sanderson residents launched a fundraising effort to secure adequate firefighting equipment to protect lives and property from fire.
The Sanderson senior class of 1938 to 1940 is the largest in the school's history with 23 students enrolled.
Alpine officials report temporary suspension of drilling at the H. D. Wilcox Kokernot No 2 oil well 40 miles south of Alpine while repairs to machinery are completed. Swinch casing was set at 1505 feet with 15 to 20 feet of mud before the stoppage.
Fort Stockton reports Pecos County construction gains as FHA financing strengthens. The agency's slow processing in this region earlier is easing, helping fund local home improvement projects and building activity.
Mag Tolia Petroluum Company No 1 No. 1 producer in Pecos County Ordovician field near Fort Stockton reported a stronger well last week. After treating with 500 gallons of acid, it produced 75 barrels per hour initially and later held gains to reach 1025 barrels in 10 hours.
Well informed sources forecast construction of a Phillips Petroleum natural gasoline plant in the Pecos Valley near Grandfalls. The project centers on a $2,000,000 facility planned to start near Jal this week.
The Commissioners' Court this week saved Winkler County $600 on five-year policies by applying last year's rate reductions implemented after insurance rates fell in Ker mit.
Winkler county extension field day led by beef cattle specialist WINK W. Barnes covered grade cattle topics. Classes of livestock were judged and placed, detailing high points from the event at the Pink Mitchell ranch last week.
At a commissioners court meeting Ward County set the 1939 tax rate at 75 cents. Barstow drainage district approved a rate of 1.04 dollars and Grandfalls a 58 cent rate.
Alpine public schools opened last week for the 1939 40 term with a slight gain in attendance noted. Total enrollment was 735, compared with 727 last year.
Mr and Mrs G W Henderson and children Willard of Dallas visited here with Helen and Clark Henderson and made a trip to the MacDonald Observatory Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cavander and their children of Crane were visitors in Toyah last week greeted by locals and shared of travels and family time in the community.
Dee Davis of Midland visited here Sunday with Mrs. Dee Davis and family, joining local residents for a social visit.
Miss Barbara Humphries departed Sunday to return to Los Angeles California to continue dramatics studies at Los Angeles City College formerly Los Angeles Junior College.
Miss Dorothy Humphries left last week for Lubbock to enroll in Draughons' Business College.
A group of Toyah women met last Thursday at the Toyah High School auditorium to form the Literary Study Club. The group aims to study current thought and support Mexicans in the community with the theme Love Thy Neigh bor and colors red and white. Officers include President Mrs Shehane Vice President Mrs G S Hawthorne Recording Secretary Mrs John Knot and Treasurer Mrs Tony Bruce.
Winkler county ranchmen sold calves last week for the best prices in years. The top price paid was nine cents per pound, reflecting strong demand and favorable market conditions.
Jeff Davis county commissioners met last week and set the 1939 tax rate at 77 cents per hundred, the same rate that has been in effect for several years.
McCamey Upton county area recorded one wildcat and one field test among twenty locations staked across nine West Texas counties last week.
In Mount’s live action adaptation Robin Burns presents Bob Burns a lawyer who champions democracy and fair dealing. Supported by Susan Hayward Elizabeth Patterson and others the film follows his bid to restore law and order as an industrialist imposes a ten percent pay cut at a local mill.
Mr and Mrs Ray Newsom and their two sons Phillip and Sherman of Alpine visited last week en route to Austin. They were joined by Miss Frances Powell.
Mrs. Anderson of Ranger is visiting here in the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. A. Thomason.
Mrs Maude Smith and her son visited here last week along with Mr and Mrs W M Robinson.
Mrs. Lester Wise and son Ed mund Lewis visited Lubbock last weekend with Harold Wise who will enter Texas Tech. Mr and Mrs Burchard and children Frank and Frances also visited, as the youths attend school in Lubbock.
Allen Bennett of Abilene visited Toyah on Sunday and preached at the Baptist Church here.
Mrs. L. M. Lawson departed Monday to Baird to visit relatives and relatives, continuing family connections in the region.
Rev and Mrs A A McCleskey and their Hatch New Mexico children spent a week visiting friends. McCleskey is identified as a former Methodist pastor in the locality.
Mrs. B. F. Powell, Mrs. F. R. Macek and Mrs. Mabel C. Valentine toured Carlsbad Caverns on Thursday. They traveled from White City with companion Buren Powell for the excursion.
Mrs. O J Valentine returns to El Paso following a visit with Mrs. B F Powell in Toyah, continuing a sequence of social calls and country visits.
Mr J R Walker returns with Mrs Walker to Mineral Wells this week where he will receive medical aid.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sheppard and their daughter from Austin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tolson and their family, sharing a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Bill Britt travel with daughters Bettie Ann and Nettie Nan and Mr and Mrs Jack Burchard for a trip to Hope Arkansas and other points in the state where they will visit with local contacts and friends.
Willard Henderson came back to Dallas on Saturday following a two week stay with his parents Mr and Mrs G W Henderson and family.
Mr and Mrs Jack Seay and son Mrs Masters and son and Miss Becky Seay all of Hobbs New Mexico were here last Friday night visiting with Mr and Mrs Joe Caldwell and other friends.
Mr and Mrs Sheshane have returned from a trip visiting several Louisiana points including Baton Rouge.
Lionel Barrymore and Bobs Watson star in On Borrowed Time adapted from a smash stage hit. The film shows today only at the Grand Theatre Pecos.
Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 A F and AM holds regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 30 p m Roy W Turnbow W M W W Ruhilen Sec Knights of Pythias Lodge No 388 meets Monday evenings at 8 00 o clock J B Heard C C IOOF Lodge No 650 meets Friday evenings at 8 00 Visitors welcome Aubrey Shoemaker Noble Grand R T Crist secretary
Dudley Yard of the Chamber of Commerce said at the luncheon a movement for reorganizing the Southwest Conference of Mayors and Chamber of Commerce executives is under way. Yard, elected vice president at the recent meeting, believes the change could benefit the region.
American made film star shoes are popular with girls in Scotland and England. The trend highlights fashion influence across the United Kingdom and reflects cross Atlantic style preferences.
Rosemarie Rutledge, two years with Pecos employment, left Saturday to return to Wink where she will reside. She previously worked in the county clerk's office in Kermit.
Members of the Methodist Church junior department schedule a rummage sale on Saturday September 23 at Zimmer Master Co Proceeds will fund purchase of new song books.
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