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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
2
The Pecos Enterprise and Gusther Consolidated dates from early 20th century publishing history. This brief note records their publication merger timeline and the consolidation date in 1925.
Subscriptions priced at 2.90 for year, 1.99 for six months. Entered as second class matter Oct 22, 1915 at Pecos Texas post office under the 1879 act. Copy must reach office no later than Wednesday to insure current issue publication.
A Memphis questionnaire reveals drivers underestimate stopping space. For 49 mph with four wheel brakes the true stop is 80 feet, yet most answer far shorter. The data highlight the need for driver education and safer traffic understanding.
Dolores Del Rio stars in the First National musical In Caliente at the Grand Theatre. The piece recounts her childhood fleeing revolutions in Mexico with her family, hiding seven days in a dark basement and escaping toward Mexico City by train and foot.
Jackie Cooper appears in the film play Dinky at the Island Theatre on Saturday. Warner Bros. presents a cast of child stars in a story of childhood grief romance joy and laughter with real drama.
Shirley Temple stars in Curly Top combining singing dancing and comedy with Cupid role as she brings sweethearts together. Five tunes by Ray Henderson headline the score including When I Grow Up The Simple Things In Life and Animal Crackers in My Soup. Jane Darwell and Ethel Dale support, directed by Irving Cummings.
Mrs Gene Kelly began work as public stenographer in the Brandon Hotel on Monday. Mr and Mrs R G Kelly of Jal visited this week with Mr and Mrs Gene Kelly. S S Stinson of Midland scout for Humble Co was in Pecos on business Tuesday. Mrs Earnest Hunt is vacationing at her former home in Stephenville.
Judge W. W. Hubbard of Bar Stow returned this week from New York City where he had been for several weeks.
Spring breezes spark a cheerful farce at the Grand Theatre with a tiger on the loose a goofy reporter and a guitar playing Romeo. Lew Ayres portrays an inexpert suitor while Walter King croons to win a girl’s heart in a playful tale of romance and missteps.
Mr and Mrs John Reynolds of Kent travel to California where they call on Mrs Dudley Yard during their trip.
Mrs. W. J. Beck returned this week from the Dallas market after a three weeks vacation spent in Dallas Corsicana and elsewhere.
Noted astrologer and adviser offers readings daily and Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM. Inquiries on business investments moves talents love marriage and domestic affairs welcome. Readings cost $1.00.
H. P. Davis secretary of Pecos Chamber of Commerce attended the Ozona gathering on Thursday representing Pecos at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting with the Ozona group.
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