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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
8
The Fireboys defeated the Wholesalers 13 to 4 to end their season undefeated in the second half. The game, fair until the fourth, exploded as Fireboys batters drove in 38 runs aided by seven hits and three errors. Bell pitched to Jester as the Fireboys secured the title.
Firemen Sharp and Woodruff pitched for Whole seller with Morrison catching, each taking turns on the mound in a tight early inning.
Only nine men have achieved the rank of general in the United States Army, a rare distinction noted in historical military records. The article highlights the exclusivity and notable careers of those officers who reached the top rank.
Ed Perchmouth Stanton, a noted Southwest outlaw, is again sentenced to death by Judge Charles Clements in Tulsa for the 1933 slaying of Sheriff Mosely of Swisher County. Execution date set for September 28. The case draws regional interest due to Stanton’s long criminal record.
Palo Pinto after voting to allow 3.2 beer sales reports no permit applications yet as of months after the vote.
Pecos welcomes a growing student body with over $1000 in new books donated for free distribution and free book covers from Leader Grocery Co. The faculty expands with eight new staff across high, grammar, and the negro schools. Superintendent Blackwell returns as principal, to be followed by M. P. Buddy Withers as principal in Pecos High. The school board highlights include $650 in repairs, retirement of $2000 in bonds, a 10 percent teacher pay raise, and a new minimum salary of $720.
A. A. Murray, 79, pioneer rancher of the Alpine country, died suddenly at his Alpine home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday with the Masonic fraternity in charge of the final rites.
Mrs Emma Dillard will reside in the city for the fall and winter months with Mrs Kate Vaughan joining her brother and sister Mr and Mrs RG Middleton. Friends are pleased she intends to remain in the city indefinitely.
Poem urges readers to evaluate their P T A involvement and personal ambition. It questions effort, purpose, and contribution, urging readers to measure their impact and commit to progress rather than drift.
Mentone will begin the 1934-35 term on September 4 under new principal Professor R. J. Greer from Snyder Texas. H. B. McClure announces staff includes Loret Loftin in grades one and two Hank Greebing in grades three and four John Swartz in the high school and Greer arriving soon to finalize the schedule.
Wyeth Doak owner of Camp Beacon reports extensive improvements nearly finished and plans for an early open house. He said most work is done and the event will showcase the upgraded facilities.
Mrs Mary Mahoney of 1 Paso spent several days in the city last week as guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Slack. She has visited here before and friends always welcome her back.
The Colored Baptist Church will stage a sing song at 8 30 p m in front of the church on Monday September 10. The public is invited and admission is free. White people are especially invited.
The United States Civil Service announces an open examination for a press assistant at the Government Printing Office. Requires at least one year of press assistant feeding experience. closing date September 4 1984. Wages 4 cents an hour 40 hour week with potential year end deductions. Information from local civil service offices or the Washington DC commission.
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Vanderpool from Ballinger Texas visited last week, with Vanderpool serving as pastor of the Ballinger Methodist Church and formerly based in Pecos.
Patrons at a New Orleans saloon were startled when a large rattlesnake crawled around a bar corner last week. Bartender Harold Cregar killed the snake, debunking initial fears that it was a drunken prank.
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