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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1935
Page
4
County relief officials report an unexpected drop in unemployed workers. Thirty white men were on the relief rolls last month, thirty currently. twenty seven have found permanent jobs, leaving three on relief. Five men are working on the Pecos grandfalls road project in Reeves county, finishing the last three miles.
The Electric Shop displays a new blue and yellow daytime sign that glows red at night with the Frigidaire name in bright red neon letters. Sweetwater’s ser was in Pecos all day Wednesday.
Attractive stools with green leather upholstery were installed this week at Sanders Drug Store, completing recent improvements. They harmonize with the new soda fountain and linoleum flooring, making the interior more comfortable and inviting.
The City pharmacy announced it can supply ice cream in special Easter colors for parties celebrations and dinners. The cream is mixed and frozen at the fountain of the store using their own mixer and freezer.
Announcement this week states Glen Klinger is appointed as an agent for Southland Life Insurance Co in Pecos. He is described as popular and hardworking with expected success in growing the new business. Assisting his start are local agent C. Ek. Gann and district manager OQ. Shores.
Van Havis oversees the final phase as about 2200 is earmarked for the river road project. The river road employs 15 men daily with 1000 in funding. Rotary field supplies labor for 6 men daily next week. Toyah streets see continued improvement with 15 workers. Reeves County Water Improvement District No 1 operates at Bahnorhea with 25 workers improving canals and irrigation ditches.
The Kraus Plumbing and Electric Co. announced obtaining the exclusive agency for the Grunow electric refrigerator in Pecos. Several new models were received this week and are praised as popular, well built with modern features for Pecos.
Wadley Cleaners reports about 35 suits arriving this week signaling a busy spring for new styles. Owner John Wadley praises the suits as stylish and well cut, with excellent material and quality. The shop also announces the addition of Robert Vallisant to its staff.
The Pecos Drug Co. moved its large electric sign to a higher position beside the earlier sign. The adjustment makes the sign more visible from the street this week.
A Pecos hardware store window display by manager Cecil Lee features a pond with grass and a sleeping boy beside a fishing pole. A cork rises and falls on the water by a mechanical arrangement, drawing attention since its installation.
Smith of Mentone was reported to be improving this week from an injured hand. Skin will be grafted on the injured member in a few days.
Easter programs directed by Mrs. J. C. Wilson feature congregational hymns and choirs. The roster includes Crown Him With Many Crowns My Saviors Love Christ Arose He Lives on High Easter Bells and Risen A Glorious King plus mixed quartet and solo performances. Pastor delivers the sermon and the service closes with benediction.
The First Christian Church invites the public to a Sunrise Prayer Service at 6 30 AM next Sunday with special emphasis on the Resurrection. A cordial welcome awaits all as part of a day of worship and praise. A G Abbott pastor.
After services, worship will be conducted at St Mark's church this Sunday by Rev Hall Pierce at 7 30 P M Holy Communion will be held Monday morning at 9 o clock Visitors are welcomed to participate in the service.
A series of Easter services is planned for next Sunday at First Methodist Church led by Joe B. Scrimshire. Events include Sunday School at 9 45 with Easter lessons, Christening of babies at 10 745, morning worship at 11, Easter sermon titled The Power of the Resurrection, choir music, and evening service at 7 30 with Wednesday mid week service at 10 45.
A. G. Abbott leads at Pastoy Bible School with 10:00 A.M. worship and 11:09 A.M. Christian Endeavor. Evening service at 7:30 P.M. Woman's Council at 2:00 P.M. Midweek Bible study Wednesday 7:20 P.M. Choir practice Thursday.
John W. Byrd leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Morning Worship at 11 PS 1 attendance then Evening Worship at 7 5 0.
Sunday services listed for Barstow Pecos and Torah locations with 10 o clock times across the month. The schedule notes first Sunday Barstow at 10, second Sunday Sar Church, third Sunday Pecos at 10, fourth Sunday Torah, and a fourth site at Wirth or Wi. with recurring weekly observance.
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