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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
4
County Agent Ted Johnston announces 1934 35 cotton acreage reduction contracts are relaxed due to drought enabling farmers to grow or harvest livestock feed on rented land. The rules permit planting pasturing harvesting of feed crops and seeds for sale or use, including soybeans cow peas forage sorghums millet sudan grass and hay crops on contracted acres.
Pecos Scouts enter the Midland swim meet and water carnival at Pagado pool starting Wednesday morning. Scouts from across the district will compete in swimming and diving events while a large barbecue, a picture show, and an afternoon parade in uniform are scheduled for the city’s program.
Twenty two members of the Vita Vita Sunday School class at the Baptist church gathered at Mrs. W R Preslar’s home to honor Mrs Joe Fletcher who is moving to Big Spring. She received a Friendship book with farewell messages and is noted as third vice president of the class. Cold watermelon was served to Miss Johnnie Brash as well as numerous locals including Wilton Youngblood A M Steele Delma Polk M L Stiewig Velma Wadley John Owen Floyd Tate LeRoy Tucker Jack Blythe Horace Woodruff J L Perkins James Caroline Russell Youngblood Milton Wadley Sammy Caroline John Bock Lee Moore and the honoree.
Fifteen Texaco salesmen and agents from nearby towns were entertained Wednesday evening on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Van Horn. Guest of honor was J. H. Glass assistant district manager of the Texas Company at Houston. They have attended a Texaco sales analysis school for three months at the Brandon Hotel.
The ad claims millions in old gold, platinum, silver and diamonds can be turned into cash now with the government paying 35 dollars per ounce. It urges readers nationwide to send valuables to the Gold Smelting & Refining Co in Los Angeles, promising returns or shipment refunds.
From the Enterprise files dated August 18 1918 the Pecos Rifle Club staged its first shooting session in four months at the local rifle range two miles south of town. Several cups and sports equipment were awarded. The article notes the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign starts September 25 and continues into October 12.
An Enterprise editorial credits heavy rains around Pecos with saving cattle and ranchers. It notes the downpour is so steady it becomes monotonous, yet the piece concludes with a resolve to welcome continued rain.
The piece argues that all efforts must serve victory in the war, declaring baseball interests secondary and energy spent on the ball field as wasted motion in light of the ongoing conflict.
The New Orleans company has agreed to furnish Pecos with 750000 gallons of soft water daily.
Foundations of the Camp and Camp hospital were laid this week. Construction will start next week and it is expected to be open by December 1.
A city announces the formation of a band to perform every Friday night, signaling the start of regular weekend music events. The plan outlines weekly performances and community engagement by local musicians.
Lockhart and Company reports State No. 2 oil well brought in with an initial flow of 60 percent of potential output. The development marks a productive start for the field as operators gauge daily capacity and market prospects.
Ollie Webb, assistant to the President of the T and FP Ry Co, rates Pecos cantaloupes as wonderful with the finest texture and flavor in the world.
A Tuesday night rally at the courthouse urged approval of the 20,000,000 bond issue to aid Texas needy. Slogan “Don’t let a million Texans starve” framed the event as officials in Washington reported optimism on the Red Bluff project. R. K. M. Regan Vernon L Sullivan and R. E. Thomason were involved in push to speed reports. Governor Miriam Ferguson praised Pecos cantaloupes sent by Bill Oden and asked about the reception.
Tarent- Teachers Association executive committee announced this week that every member will receive a yearbook. Over 200 copies will be printed and delivered. All meetings for the coming year will be held at night.
A city league all star team edged the high school squad 7 to 5 at Al Kali Park. The game stayed close, with the All Stars taking a late six inning rally that produced four runs. Bell pitched four innings for the All Stars and Klinger finished with five. Card led the High School with four strikeouts. Francis Davis led the high school with three hits, while Milner and Fitzgerald added two and three hits respectively for the All Stars.
Mrs J C Yates and Mrs L M Lawson hosted last Thursday afternoon for Mrs H F Wells. Forty-two participants attended as gifts were opened with excitement. Out of town guests included Mrs Black of Oakhurst and Mrs Peden of Marshall among others. many relatives visited from Dallas and El Paso.
The Ferguson backing of Tom Hunter for governor confuses strategists ahead of the runoff with Attorney General James V. Allred. Some urge Allred to weaponize the endorsement, others say focus on Hunter’s platform, while some ignore it. Officials warn workers of job security as McDonald’s supporters back Hunter. Public figures show varied stances, with editors and generals weighing their choices amid the Ferguson influence.
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