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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
2
The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidate May 16 1925 marking a merged local paper with origins dating to 1887 and 1897. The notice lists historical establishment dates for Pecos Valley News Reeves County Record and confirms post office copyright and publication deadlines.
The Enterprise reprints the 1897 New York Sun editor reply to Virginia O Hanlon confirming Santa Claus exists. The piece argues belief extends beyond visible proof and praises faith, love, devotion, and childhood wonder enduring through ages.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges precautions this season to protect households from fire hazards. Secure and place the Christmas tree away from heat and flames, trim with non inflammable decorations, avoid lit candles, use UL approved electric lights, keep flames from decorations, dispose of paper promptly, supervise power toys, and remove dry evergreens promptly to reduce disaster risk.
W. D. Brecheen received 1910 and other considerations in a district court agreed judgment against his former employee and an insurance company. Defendants were Magnolia Petroleum Co and Safety Casualty Co. Ralph McIntire Mrs. O C Nelson and Mary Brown were shaken up minor injuries in a collision with a Lloyd Construction Co truck near Goldsmith on the highway.
Marfa Rotary Club will contribute 50 dollars in cash to the Marfa History Club to aid in supplying needy local families with Christmas cheer this season.
In Midland the Chamber of Commerce reports 140 needy families still on the Christmas basket list this week while only 37 of 177 families have been adopted.
In a landmark land title suit set for the January February term in Ward County district court Richardson Oils Inc. sues M B Pitzer of Monahans. The Hathaway Estes pool tract covers sections 37 29 and 39 block 34 H and TC containing about 78 oil wells valued around 34 million dollars.
Fort Stockton reports that the full benefit to counties from the revised bond assumption act will remain unclear for months as auditing proceeds across the state. S. B. Wine, auditor for the bond assumption division of the state highway department, notes the process must be completed before clarification.
A Santa Fe Railway group traveled in two private cars on scheduled trains and spent a morning last week in Fort Stockton meeting residents and inspecting local facilities.
Fort Stockton attorney and landowner R. D. Biaydes has been named chairman of a local industrialization committee. The panel was appointed by Mayor Hart at Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel's request to explore ways to induce more industry in the community.
A College of Mines and Metallurgy student in El Paso will receive a two year associate membership in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists through the West Texas Geological Society. Eligibility requires senior geology majors pursuing BA or BS degrees with Bette R. Haigh of Midland announcing the award.
Last week's market notes report cotton selling readily at prices well above 9 cents a pound. The report highlights strong demand and brisk trading, with buyers eager to secure supplies amid rising values.
Reeves County commissioners court approved paying one half of the monthly rent for Soil Conservation Service offices in Balmorhea. The water district will cover the remaining half.
Kermit records three new cases this week raising total infections to 104 since January 1. Winkler reports one completion for the week.
Building permits for 1939 total $595 275, the 50th week of the year shows a late spurt. City Building Inspector Buddy Redwine released the figures, noting the year total stands just under the $600,000 target.
A letter from Julian Montgomery to County Judge William Granger states 6.1 miles of highway 17 north of Fort Davis are planned for surfacing under the 1940 federal aid program.
H M Fennell district supervisor of the U S Census for the Midland district was in Sierra Blanca last week and announced that twelve enumerators are needed. Applicants should apply to him in Midland.
Two Odessa youths aged 13 and 16 were sent to the state reformatory this week after being charged with hijacking a newsboy. County Judge A. H. Dennison handed down the sentences.
Physicians at the Big Bend Medical Society meeting heard Dr. L A La Ventre discuss a rare ailment he treated recently. Medical records show only about 80 such cases worldwide since 1809.
The Kermit Supplementary Roll Call for the Winkler County chapter runs December 17 through 23 to finish the chapter quota. The regular drive closed $160 short of the goal.
One producer completed and another old test slated for deepening in Upton County last week among 36 field tests. Five wildcats and three old tests were deepened across 12 West Texas counties.
Grandfalls city council awarded Bond and Harrison of Dallas a 30 year water system franchise with a 15 year option. The action follows council approval at last week’s meeting.
Judge G E Gilliam announced this week that condemnation proceedings on Andrews road are halted temporarily and WPA labor will be reassigned to a different project.
Word from Alpine states J. O. Casparis of Dallas is chosen as flying instructor for Sul Ross student pilot training. W. J. Smith, professor of industrial education, will lead two weeks of ground school with instructions to follow medical exams for student applicants.
Approximately 150 dollars has been received from the sale of tuberculosis seals in Sanderson. Sixty percent of all money collected will be spent in Terrell County on tuberculosis prevention work.
A week of clear weather yielded a strong rise in cotton ginnings with over 100 bales gain for the week. Both gins reported a total of 1945 bales, up from the previous period.
At a stockholders meeting September 30 1939 in Toyah Texas the Citizens State Bank of Toyah votes to close business pay depositors and creditors in full distribute remaining assets to stockholders and surrender its corporate franchise. Directors E B Daniel E B Daniel Jr Georgia Daniel M McAlpine sign noting resolution adopted.
Breathing its Yuletide message, the Grand Theatre presents A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve Sunday Dec 24. Reginald Owen stars as Ebenezer Scrooge with Terry Kilburn as Tiny Tim in a faithful screen adaptation of Dickens tale of reformation and holiday cheer.
A Texas assessment notes the state maintains roughly 234 000 traffic signs. Officials emphasize ongoing maintenance and replacement needs to ensure road safety and clear guidance for drivers.
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