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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
2
Public notice announces the consolidation of The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher on May 16, 1925. Publisher Barney Hubbs details printing heritage from Pecos Valley News and Reeves County records with weekly publication requirements and post office filing.
The Texas oil crisis prompts talk of federal oversight if state measures fail to restore order. A 15 day well shutdown follows one company's 20 cent per barrel price cuts, triggering calls for a five cent oil tax to fund pensions. Governor O Daniel and Railroad Commissioner Thompson clash over politics and strategy as industry leaders warn of broader economic impact.
J L Martin publisher of the McCamey News and first WT P A president gave a stirring tribute to West Texas in Pecos. He hailed Opportunity and Hospitality, fertile soil and abundant resources, declaring Pecos a gateway to an Alpine Texas utopia. He quipped that if not in McCamey he would be in Pecos, and added a prairie dog joke.
Texans A. G. Orendorff and Frank F. Taylor Trustees sue J. K. Blackard Lena Blackard J. A. Martin J. A. Martin Jr. W. Spivey E. W. Townes Edgar E. Townes R. A. Welch John Goodall and wife to quiet title on 640 acre sections 4 10 and 11 in Block 59 Public School Land Survey Reeves County claiming unlawful entry and cloud on title and seeking removal of deeds of trust and record defects with publication notice required before Sept 4 1939 in Reeves County Pecos City court.
Mrs W W Dean Mrs Vester Lott Miss Birdie Bell and Miss Jessie Bell returned home last week after an extended east tour with 34 companions. The group traveled by chartered bus from Lubbock July 17 visiting Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York Philadelphia and Washington among other sites. In New York they toured the World Fair saw plays and enjoyed sightseeing. In Washington they attended Congress closing sessions and explored nearby landmarks with sponsor Miss Ruth Pirtle Texas Tech speech department head and sister of Mrs Lott.
Some codfish grow to a length of five feet and weigh about one hundred pounds, according to the latest marine biology notes.
Plaintiffs claim payable instruments to J K Blackard and J A Martin barred by four year statute. They seek judgment for title and possession, writ of restitution, damages, costs, and further relief. The petition notes action to try title and damages, filed July 26 1939 in Reeves County Texas.
Ashton Ailes of Monahans was here Friday visiting with friends and handling business. Mrs. G B Finley of Corpus Christi and a former Pecos resident visited Pecos friends this week. Raymond Harrison of the Southern Union Utilities Company tax division spent the week in Pecos for company business.
Four-H members are feeding calves as part of club projects with Pecos participants Ted Johnston Robert W Coffey Edwin Curtis Finley Wilkes Fowler of Saragosa and Frank Burchard of Toyah. More members are expected to begin feeding later this month. John Follis of Pecos sponsors a bob white quail project with eggs ready to hatch.
L. W. Anderson and George Daniel conducted business in Del Rio during the week, engaging in local dealings and transactions.
Miss Jerry Conner of Haskell was a house guest for the past weekend with Miss Hope Armstrong. She left Tuesday to return home.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Young depart on Wednesday for a two week vacation visiting their daughter Mrs Bill Walters in College Station and other relatives in south and east Texas during their absence.
Mrs. E. L. Collings and guests Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson with son Jimmy and Miss Warren Collings came back Sunday from Paisano where they spent two weeks at the Baptist Encampment and on vacation.
Mrs Roy Holloway came home on Wednesday after a two weeks vacation visiting relatives in Abilene and Vernon.
Mr and Mrs Archie Ross and daughter Betty and Mrs David McClesky and son Chuckie returned to their homes in Comstock Tuesday after spending a week visiting relatives and friends here.
Sheriff Louis Roberson rested at his residence this week after a serious two week illness, while officials note his recovery remains uncertain.
O. F. Woods came back Wednesday after spending a month visiting his son Harry Woods in San Francisco.
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