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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
4
Three Pecos firemen from the recent Firemen's school at College Station excelled in the final examination. Sammy Caroline scored 83, L. A. Williams 92, and George Jester 93, reflecting the demanding test they faced.
Judge J. A. Drane told the Rotary club that the public should be slow to judge the National Recovery Administration. He said miracles are unlikely but progress is underway with fewer child labor problems and more workers back at work. He cited President Roosevelt’s likely actions on prices and the economy. W. W. Dean discussed Cuba’s history from 1492 to recent unrest. A Mexico travelogue is planned for September 14, with an inter-city picnic set for Labor Day September 4.
Two unemployed Dallas women Mrs Verna Fuller 25 and Mrs Hazel Stockman 29 drank a deadly poison Friday night in a joint death pact. Each left notes for her estranged husband declaring love and an inability to live apart. Both women were found in identical attire and posed in matching death scenes. Stockman kissed her infant son before taking the poison.
The First Baptist Church of Pecos invites the public to a Sunday evening program by the Simmons Four. The male quartet from Simmons University will perform a full service of entertainment and spiritual uplift starting at 5:15 p.m. A large crowd is expected and attendees are urged to come early for seating.
H. J. Klingler announced July deliveries of 67,820 new Chevrolet cars and trucks, the highest for July since 1929. The gain over last July was 155 percent, with 26,547 fewer units year over year, marking a historic monthly performance in Chevrolet history.
The Pecos Mercantile Co and John L. Doll filling stations are highlighted for signing the Blanket Code and expanding work. A revised Roll of Honor lists Pecos firms abiding by the NRA program and wage rules. Public criticism of a Pecos concern flying the Blue Eagle is reported amid NRA investigations.
Mrs. Dewey Richburg will entertain the Methodist women at their monthly tea Tuesday afternoon at 4:00. Mrs. Elmer Wadley, president of the auxiliary, will preside. All women of the congregation are invited.
A large photograph of Miss Nell Betty Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Anderson appeared in Friday's El Paso Times as a society page feature. The Times said she had been visiting Miss Mary Jackson of El Paseo and that many social affairs are being given in her honor.
Reeves county property owners paid a total tax bill in 1932 of 186541 dollars, with 44179 dollars for state purposes. Estimates from the US Department of Commerce suggest 144000 dollars yearly could be raised by a general retail sales tax upon the final sale, eliminating ad valorem taxes and reducing local real estate taxes.
Alpine Avalanche reports R C Van Zandt formerly of Pecos killed a large black bear near the Mitre Peak resort where he operates this year. The bear measured eight feet from nose to tip and weighed about 350 pounds dressed. The region reports more bears this season than last.
Rev. Gus Rameve assists in preaching at Bloys camp meeting this week. He will be away from his church Sunday but Sunday school services and other organization services will be held as scheduled. Mergaurer Ramage is also attending the camp meeting.
A Pecos readership gathers at Bloys Camp meeting in the Davis Mountains this summer. The four denomination association includes Baptist Rev. L L Yearby El Paso Disciples Rev. L D Anderson Fort Worth Methodist Rev F S Ouderdouk San Antonio and Presbyterian Rev John H Burma Waxahachie with Rev R L Irving Fort Davis as year round superintendent. The grounds now feature a piped water system electric lights a long distance telephone and a 1000 seat tabernacle built on 44 year tradition under an oak tree.
Workmen have been busy this week making repairs on the pavement in the city. The Bi Pas Bootlibte Co. has carried out the work under a five year city contract to maintain the pavements and turn them over in good condition at the end of the term.
On the amendment ballot the Texas Constitution would authorize the sale of vinous or malt liquors with 3.25 percent alcohol by weight and set oil content limits at not more than ten tenths of a percent by weight.
A fragmented report notes Chevrolet maintaining a lead in the low price segment with a margin above rivals, despite mid-summer letdowns and vacation interruptions. The June period is seen as a standout for Chevrolet's yearly performance, with ongoing comparisons to the year’s top sales mark by rivals.
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