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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1934
Page
6
Dr. John W. Brown, Texas health official, cites a thousand deaths tied to a herd of wild horses last year. The piece urges safer driving, better pedestrian habits, and stricter road safety, noting alcohol impairment and jaywalking raise fatal risk.
Mrs. D F E Adams Sr of Barstow went to Pecos on Wednesday for shopping and to handle business affairs.
Dr. Wayne Weaver was in Dallas last week attending a meeting of the Dallas Southern Clinical Society.
Lions of Pecos back Marion F. Peters of Midland for governor of District 2-T. Campaign manager Harry L. Haight argues electing a central Midland area official would spur Lionism across the district. Peters, a Midland Lions Club president, is praised as a civic leader who increased club attendance and would extend his work district wide. Mr and Mrs Bob Perker of Toyrn attended the Tuesday show.
Application for a Pecos Red Cross chapter covering Reeves Ward Loving and Winkler counties has been sent to Washington and is expected to be approved next week. A membership drive will begin, while an election for a permanent leadership team is set for April 20.
A new dam forty feet high on Limpia Creek within Davis Mountain State Park was approved by D. E. Colp. The project includes cement and steel materials, CCC labor, and a dedicated dam engineer. Construction could begin in April, with parking and bath houses funded, plus a scenic hotel project under Captain Lewis.
The Simmons Cowboy band played to a large Pecos audience at the school auditorium Saturday under Lions Club auspices. The program included Sousa tribute, Patrick Overture, La Sonnambula, Beethoven Minuet in G, Dvorak Humoresque, Carnival of Venice, Old Kentucky Home, with intermission specialties such as Rosamunde ballet music, a xylophone solo by Billy Morrow, a whistling solo, and stunts by Johnny Regan. The screen scene painted by Miss Callie Ross drew praise, and the band’s tour fame was evident in the turnout and applause.
The Leader Grocery Company will supply free book covers to all school children starting next fall, an effort aimed at easing the cost of schooling and promoting literacy.
Col. Hickox of Fort Bliss was in Pecos this week on official business.
Bill Ike Babb a famed West Texas cattleman died at his Langtry home at eighty after 37 years there He was born in Coleman county married Laura Lewis in Coryell county in 1876 and traveled cattle trails He survived by his widow several sons daughters and about thirty grandchildren His long career included expert horsemanship roping and cowboy feats He recalled cattle losses to Indians near Tulsa and remembered cattle raisers conventions in Jacksboro Wichita Hotel and Weatherford with lively poker games
Star-Telegram’s Chuck Wagon recalls R. E. Turner’s 1885 cattle drive from Pecos to Holbrook with 2600 head for John Simpson’s Hash Knife outfit. It notes H. L. Kokernot’s “06” brand registered in 1858 and used by four generations, along with other early brands like crooked H and spectacle G. Also mentions Chalky Hudson’s roundup efforts, current feedlots, and Barstow shipments including 400 calves at 17.50 each.
A group of Quien Lake cows on the Lake ranch south of Pecos has been moved from pasture to feed. Alfed Boyd is in charge of the operation.
Tom Crum, manager of the Lake ranch, shipped 160 head of cows to Fort Worth last week to be placed on feed.
Local report highlights M Ferguson for guiding the design and layout of a new municipal building in Pecos. The project, described as well laid out, earned praise for its orderly construction and benefits to residents.
Deputy Superintendent J. T. H. Bickley of the Department of Education visits Sci systems and school fairs. He endorses ongoing work and recommends the district pursue affiliation to advance upcoming goals with faculty efforts aimed at broader implementation.
Rev and Mrs F L Yoon of Albuquerque New Mexico spent Tuesday night with Rev and Mrs Wade. They were en route to Houston.
Jeff Davis county notes two registrants in 1887 and records that Jo Davis became a county name that year. It mentions honey brands used in the region before 1887 and references other brands in use.
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