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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
8
The Chamber reports a highly successful membership drive aiming for 100 new members. More than 60 percent of prospects signed up at the Tuesday noon meeting led by D. W. Bozeman and W. L. Sherrod. Estimated revenue from the drive is about $90 monthly.
The article notes completion of a new playground funded by local clubs and donated lots by Mrs. Jack Parker with city water and CWA labor. It also covers aviation airport improvements, a Sun Oil oil and gas lease negotiation yielding small bonuses, and a salary increase for Secretary H P Davis after a Chamber meeting led by President W L Sherrod at Brandon Coffee Shop.
Pecos county reports shifting cattle, several ranches moving about one thousand head to Mack Reid ranch and 1200 head to grass in California. Van Zandt of Fort Worth seeks cowhands, with some stock to Fort Worth for feeding. many ranchers count cattle and apply for federal loans. Government trappers log October catches of bobcats coyotes red wolves across multiple counties, with Pecos total including 16 bobcats and 50 coyotes. Local riders note motor truck moves replacing trail drives, sheep movement, and wary market for yearlings amid drought conditions.
Pecos juniors dominated Big Spring in a junior football championship opener at Steel Stadium. Kelton returned an interception for a touchdown and Pecos capitalized with six TDs and five extra points as their backfield notched five interceptions. The article also notes crowd support and praise for Pecos midget backfield and team sportsmanship.
Pecos High School Eagles finish season with a 6 to 0 win over Rankin. Toliver to M Cowan set the first quarter score as Pecos dominated, knocking down Rankin aerials and nearing another goal line late in the game. Rankin’s Hensley and Wickland starred, and Wallace Connally entertained with a 100 yard hands ride between halves.
A large crowd gathered for a Thanksgiving service directed by Miss Golda White. The event featured fine music and a strong spirit of gratitude throughout the program.
Big Spring drove to Pecos 2 yard line but was stopped as the Eaglets smothered the drive. Pecos' junior squad impressed a large crowd with a smooth offense and fierce tackling. The victory left the Eaglets with a clear record and claim to the west Texas junior title after scoring 160 points to 18 for opponents.
The Eagles accepted the defeat without an alibi as the entire squad saw action. Starting ends were Lybrand and Stoker, tackles Houi loway and Oglesby, guards Kinz and N Roberson, center Warren, quarterback Kelton, halfbacks Medanich and Wicker, fullback Richards, with substitutes Don nell Bond Otto Jarrell Armstrong Billy Cole Roberson.
Attendees discuss locating the city hall site south of the present area, citing traffic hazards and potential property value effects. Officials consider a purchase if title passes, while construction prep accelerates to gain early CWA advantages amid local opposition and civic figures.
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