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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
2
Publication history notes Pecos Valley News and related titles consolidated on May 16 1925 with staff barney hubbs manager and jack hawkins editor. Rates and issues outlined for weekly subscribers with filing deadlines and post office classification.
The article reports that money to begin the Red Bluff project will be deposited in El Paso, enabling rapid start of construction. It celebrates Pecos Valley progress from desert to garden and urges preparation to seize the opportunity.
The editorial lauds Jimmy Allred as a standout campaigner who defeated Tom Hunter in the run off and urges West Texas supporters to unite. It predicts his governorship will demand cooperation to restore Texas prosperity and rejects political bickering for the next two years.
A Monday night boxing event is arranged as a charity show to finance Pecos High School stadium. The drive seeks $250 beyond the athletic fund and school budget, funded largely by an advertising plan. Attend or purchase tickets for others to support the project.
Lyde Bradford of Grandfalls wins the 88th district seat in a close runoff over Willis McCutcheon Jr. The new representative is described as capable and honest and receives pledges of cooperation for future ventures.
J A UWardy, formerly of Pecos and now in San Antonio, visits Pecos hoping to relocate again. Mr and Mrs W L Sherrod and daughter return from Dallas praising fair business and summer impacts. Mrs Perry Stigler of El Paso visits her mother Lily Cole and sister Wylie Sue Cole. Barney Hubbs and Jack Hawkins tour Jal New Mexico amid oil boom hustle. Pat Moran Tunes editor visits for Reeves County voting.
Mrs. J. Magee and Tom Anderson of Chicago visit Dr. J. Magee and friends. They came by car from Chicago and claim the 1924 World’s Fair was better and greater than the 1953 exposition.
Dallas Aug 29 The Texas election bureau announced that James V. Allred led Tom F. Hunter by 44 346 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination based on returns from 211 of 252 counties. The final count totalled 948 746 votes with about 12 000 votes still untallied in unofficial estimates.
Final counts list governor Alfred 496 546 over Hunter 452 200. Lieutenant governor Walt er Woodul 513 433 over Joe Moore 367 519. Attorney general William McCraw 493 457 over Walter Wood ward 408 664. Railroad commissioner Lon A. Smith 499 588 over John Pundt 389 452. Supreme Court Justice John H. Sharp 445 655 over Hal S. Latti more 428 561.
Mrs Lilly Cole came back this week from a trip to Alpine. Her daughter Miss Wylie Sue Cole also returned from Texas Tech at Lubbock.
Miss Ruth Newell came back Wednesday after a several day visit with Mrs. Thomas Lilley in Fort Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Pat Moran Jr of Sweetwater visit friends.
Gertrude Bell, who has attended the summer session at Sul Ross College in Alpine, returned to her home this week.
Rep. R. F. Thomason of El Paso stopped for about thirty minutes Friday to greet friends. He held a brief conference with Judge J. E. Starley Senator K. M. Regan and Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan about the Red Bluff project before continuing to Midland.
John Wadley this week completed installation of a new press known as a hot head. The device increases efficiency in tailoring all materials, especially linens, keeping his establishment the best equipped in the west as Pecos looks to better times ahead.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hollebeke and daughter Norabel of Alpine are spending a few days here visiting.
A quintet of Pecos youths Truett Peer Buck Simmons Brawley Beauchamp Harley Williams and Leroy Payne traveled to El Paso over the weekend and returned Sunday presenting a brief local outing.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Loring and their son Donald Bob have come back from a two week visit with Mrs Loring's parents in Portales New Mexico and other relatives in Clovis.
Beeville city council proposes a new policy rewarding early tax payments with a discount. Delinquent taxpayers face penalties, while those who pay ahead may save money under the measure.
University of Texas students in advanced education may pursue the Doctor of Education. Requirements resemble the regulation Doctor of Philosophy but emphasize a broad background in educational problems. Previously education could be a major or minor for the PhD.
Julian Alsebrook departed Monday to attend school in Abilene, aiming to pursue studies and continue his education.
Miss Eline Brandrupp returned to work Monday at the office of the Texas Louisiana Power Co after a month’s absence.
W. H. Knox district sales manager of Pasotex Petroleum Co. is in the city this week on business.
A rat caught in a steel trap at Mineral Wells wore a hollow bone around its neck. The bone, once used for a round steak, likely slipped on when the rat was younger and could not remove its head.
Callie Ross completed a summer session at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, returning to her activities and studies.
Mrs Dudley Yard returned Saturday from a two months vacation in San Diego California. She said the coast was delightfully cool. Mrs Brandon her mother and R Brandon her brother stayed in San Diego.
Mary Woods Brown sues W. W. Brown in Reeves County District Court, case No 3323, alleging cruelty and seeking a divorce. W. W. Brown is commanded to appear at the September 3, 1934 term in Pecos, with service to be published weekly for four weeks. Court clerk Vannie Ingle Hester signs the writ.
The Red Bluff Water Power Control District invites written proposals to place concessions at Red Bluff Reservoir during construction. Proposals must offer monthly rent and allow the grantee to build on Engineer designated plots and remove facilities when term ends. Possible concessions include service stations, shops, baths, bowling, and eateries.
Large bones found during tank pit work in Breckenridge are thought to be from a prehistoric mastodon. A layer of fine white sand above the bones suggests a former lake at the site.
R. V. Nabers from the comptrollers department observed Friday's flood on the South Concho River below Garden City. He described the river as about a half mile wide due to heavy rains in the headwaters, a novel experience worth noting.
Average dollar sales in 95 reporting retail establishments rose 13.4 percent in July from a year earlier. Seven month total sales stood 26 percent above the January–July period of 1938, with a larger than usual June to July drop. Collections improved, with 66 stores reporting 32.4 percent outstanding accounts compared with 28.8 percent last July.
British authors note horses can reach extended lifespans across eras. References describe longevity linked to temperament and care, citing examples in literature and historical commentary.
J. J. Pope pledges to serve as commissioner and asks voters to call on him for district four improvements. He thanks supporters for their confidence and promises to work hard for the community.
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