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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
1
Voters face a pivotal decision on consolidating Pecos Independent, Saragosa Independent, and Reeves County common districts Nos 5 and 7 into a rural high school district. Opponents urge concern over taxation and fairness. trustees back consolidation citing broader coverage and equity. Vote tomorrow. register and cast a ballot to reflect your conviction.
Lions clubs of Pecos Wink and Kermit plan a joint session at the Orient Hotel next Thursday night December 22 to hear District Governor Omar T Burleson. Burleson requested the joint format to meet all three groups at once.
Voters in Pecos Independent School District along with Reeves County districts No 5 and 7 and Saragosa will decide tomorrow on establishing a rural high school to serve all four districts.Polling venues include Pecos City Hall and patrol, Balmore and Orla schoolhouses with local election judges named.
A. H. Dunlap of the State Board of Water Engineers told Pecos Chamber of Commerce that the shallow underground water threatens streets and buildings. He urged a survey to locate decayed artesian wells and plugging them to lower water tables, possibly via a tax levy or a water district. About 200 wells may need work with an estimated cost of $15,000.
Captain E M Wells of the State Highway Patrol urged Pecos to form a safety council and schoolboy patrols at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. He warned the school zone traffic is dangerous and called for strict laws and enforcement, noting affordable safety equipment through the National Safety Council and low-cost financing. Chamber president Dudley Ward pledged cooperation and a committee to study the plan.
A Pecos man and his sister Mrs Eva Mae Andrews of Detroit suffered minor injuries in a Tuesday night head-on crash at McNary near El Paso. Also injured were Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Alma Meyers. All four were treated at Southwestern General Hospital. Forrest Barnet.
The Public Works Administration issued a 105 450 work order for upgrading the Pecos sewer system with work to begin by December 22. C F Lytle Co of Des Moines is the contractor, with 40 initial workers rising to 120 130. Labor aims for completion by September 22 next year.
The Works Progress Administration announced approval for a Pecos Fairview Cemetery improvement project with 4201 federal funds to help cover labor and materials. Wires from Sen Tom Connally and Rep R E Thom ason informed Mayor Toliver of the approval as the project becomes eligible for State WPA operation.
Miss Kathleen Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis will represent Pecos as a princess in the Sun Carnival in El Paso January 2. She is a Pecos High School sophomore and former Miss Pecos Enterprise in Fort Stockton Water Carnival and a contestant in the Pecos Fourth of July Rodeo Queen pageant.
Reeves county rumor mill swirls as H. F. Anthony et al No. 1 Richard Shaw in section 16 block 59 reports a light oil flow, estimated at about 15 barrels with gas shut in. The first 100 barrels have been sold to a local refinery as Anthony and partners seek ways to boost production. Artie Baker spudded in a shallow test four miles SE of the Anthony well. total depth 1630 feet, 16 miles north of Toyah, not yet shot or acidized.
Reeves county farmers expect subsidy checks totaling about 30000 daily with nearly 90000 more next spring. County agents estimate 25000 to 30000 will be distributed in the coming days and Balmorhea area checks will be received there. Overall 80000 to 90000 will be paid to ranchers and farmers in the next months.
Sheriff Louis Roberson issues a challenge to Texas sheriffs to square dance at the El Paso National Square Dance contest on December 31. The West Texas group includes Bob Coffey, Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Coffey, the McElroys, and Dr. and Mrs. Heiser with Roberson aiming to meet El Paso Sheriff Chris Fox while joking about his “city dude” status.
The Grand Theatre in West Texas reveals a redesigned facade with orange and red marquee lighting and a new foyer, featuring oak replaced by glass doors and a blue tile entrance. Neon signage spells out GRAND in green and red.
H F Anthony attended a meeting in Sweetwater last week where Lon A. Smith a Railroad Commission member and Jerry Sadler Anthony’s nephew and commissioner elect spoke. Business men from 15 towns attended the gathering.
Thirty one Pecos High girls vie for Football Queen with crowning at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Two co captains will crown the queen and a program themed Times Have Changed will precede the ceremony.
Dudley D. F. Yard president of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce and longtime Pecos City Council member received the Most Useful Citizen award from the Pecos Lions Club. State Senator H L Winfield announced and praised Yard for his community service and presented a plaque. Yard said he would continue serving Pecos. his name will be added to a larger plaque at the Lions meeting place.
Speaking at a Lions Club luncheon, Henry Russell urged a high turnout in the upcoming school consolidation election. He argued the vote is the town’s most important since the Red Buff dam contract, noting current Pecos school finances require higher taxes to avoid cuts to band and teaching staff. He called for business donations to sustain schools and for new departments like manual training and physical education.
A large crowd turned out Wednesday afternoon as Pecos held its nine block Christmas parade through town led by the Pecos High School Band and featuring Santa, floats from Mother Goose to nursery tales, and more than a hundred student volunteers. Traffic on Oak Street and U.S. Highway 80 slowed for over an hour while the event proceeded, boosting local shoppers as merchants reported a near peak business for the season. Chamber secretary Ben Smith praised merchants students and State Police for their help, calling the parade a tremendous success.
Pecos Lions Club plans charity stockings for Christmas after a successful minstrel fundraiser at the Grand Theatre. The event raised about $400 to finance a rotating Rotarian Lions charity program. Lion President Harold Lindley requests notification of any needy individuals. baskets to be distributed by a special committee. The show featured local performers and a Pecos High School Band concert.
Mr and Mrs Travis Haynes announce the birth of their son Raymond Lex at a local hospital last week. The baby joins the family with the parents expressing joy at the new arrival.
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