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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
4
Haynes Motor bowling team defeated Pecos Bowling Club by ten pins after an extra frame. Both teams finished the three-game series tied at 2175 before Haynes won in the extra frame.
The convention featured speakers on advertising in smaller papers, office supplies in small cities, and radio's impact on newspapers. Vin gruel talks praised weekly papers as strong ad media while officials from Apex Stationery and the Texas parade editor Charles Simons emphasized tourism. Big Bend benefits and a возможной national park were discussed to boost revenue, with about 160 attendees at events including a barbecue and convention dance.
Pecos bowlers will be matched tonight against a Marfa team on the local alleys, organizers announced this week. The event pits regional rivals in a evening league matchup with local fans expected.
Dr. Peppers clinched the two game playoff by sweeping the Fireboys. Bob Fletcher earned both pitching wins while Jess Mendenhall pitched for the Fireboys as Pecos won 3 2 in ten innings and 10 3 in the second game.
The Peppers surged to take control in the second game posting 10 scores to Firemen’s 3 as Fletcher guided a near flawless effort. Morri y Davis Hudgens connected for early runs, while Mendenhall issued free passes amid three Firemen errors.
The Pecos Dr. Peppers lost an exhibition softball game to Artesia 10 9 on the local field last week. Pecos outhit Artesia but failed to convert hits into runs, while Artesia pulled ahead with a five run fifth inning. Bob Fletcher and M A Buchanan pitched for Pecos, combining for nine hits allowed. Richards made a sensational infield play in the first inning.
Wink High School released its 1939 Class AA football schedule. The Wildcats open at home September 15 against Diamond Hill Fort Worth and host Panhandle the following weekend. They travel September 29 to Midland to face the Bulldogs and host Bowie High of El Paso on October 6. Further games include Crane October 13, McCamey October 28, Monahans November 3 at home, Kermit November 16 in Kermit, Odessa November 11, and Pecos November 30 in Pecos. District games are Crane McCamey Monahans Kermit and Pecos.
The 1939 data indicate a modest increase in trucking of farm produce compared with 1938, reflecting continued growth in transportation of agricultural goods and distribution efficiency.
The U S Soil Conservation Service and Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission announce a 42 000 acre quail restoration and farming practices demonstration in Falls Milam and Bell Counties on the North Elm Creek watershed. Will J Tucker and Homer G Towns lead the effort. The report also notes unique Hudspeth County antelope and coyote pursuit, plus incoming bird migrations signaling broader wildlife activity across Texas.
County agents in Marfa gathered to learn proper handling of government forms for the cotton portion of the AAA. State officials district field men and auditors explained the simplified payment application form for compliant farmers.
Japan shipped 7,003,664 gallons of beer to China last year, reflecting strong cross-border trade in alcoholic beverages. The move highlights ongoing commercial ties between Tokyo and Beijing despite regional tensions.
In this week’s Hin division at Paw Alley, notable performances by Josie McCutcheon and Williams earned top honors. Preacher Wan and Mrs. Beau also featured in a standout show, marking a high point for local competitors.
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