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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows a Pecos Valley publication lineage with references to Che Pecos Enterprise and Gusher, HUBBS PRINTING COMPANY, and Reeves County Records. Mentions established years and a telephonic contact line. No coherent event or story present.
Barney Bhubbs edits this issue while Jack Hawkins oversees the year long road feature. Subscription rates are listed as two dollars for a year and nine cents for six months, with Pecos Texas as the post office entry. The notice marks the paper as second class matter under the March 8 act and calls for timely copy submission to ensure publication.
The Houston Post argues against government ownership of railroads and cites wartime failures and costs. It notes Senator Wheeler's bill, quotes Sam Rayburn, and warns that government ownership risks taxation, indebtedness, and political control, favoring private operation and efficiency.
The Marx Brothers headline the Grand Theatre New Year’s Day in what critics call the funniest picture in years. Groucho Chico and Harpo star in a story of romance with Kitty Carlisle and Allan Jones with music by Crosby and Jones noted in a rare stage preview and film collaboration.
Reeves County Texas notices a hearing on January 15 1456 before special commissioners to assess damages for condemnation of a ten acre tract in Section 48 Township 1 Range 57 for a water storage reservoir and hydroelectric plant by Red Bluff Water Power Control District. William Hanson arrives from Los Angeles for holiday visit.
In the Matter of Proceedings byistriec for the Condemnation of Heirs of Joe Selm deceased. Control District petitioner. Owners: the 15th day of January 1956 at
The board of trustees directs DO YOU Remember School to reopen Monday despite a few influenza cases in town. The Enterprise notes churches may hold services next Sunday and clocks are set back one hour next Tuesday as the new year begins in mountain time.
Ed Otto, an elderly Pecos resident, was injured when struck by a car on Second Street in front of the Enterprise office. Seven hundred fifty Pecos women registered at W. F. E. Black furniture store for its opening. Will Cowan, who once lived with Mrs. Gene Cox in Big Spring, spent a reunion with her after thirty five years. Pecos Boy Scouts attended a banquet hosted by the American Legion at the Mint Cafe Tuesday night.
The Pecos Rotary Club voted Thursday to sponsor the Roosevelt Ball again this year on Roosevelt's birthday January 30. Miss Bernice McCullough won an all expense paid Mexico City trip sponsored by Pecos Mercantile Company. A G Hobbs resigns as minister of the Church of Christ to take a post in Artesia New Mexico.
The gap road project between Balmorhea and the Davis Mountain filling station, begun four months ago, is nearing completion this week.
Reeves County Texas condemnation proceeding seeks damages for a right of way easement for an electric power transmission line. Special Commissioners will assess damages against owners led by George C. Imken and several Schwarz-Buehler individuals and estates. Hearing set January 15, 1986 at Reeves County Courthouse Pecos City.
For sale a few pecan trees priced 50 cents to 2.00. J H Wilhite phone 1382. A home for sale with five rooms and bath modern with large barns and 2 1 2 acres included. Claud L. Elkins. Piano bargains offered by Brook Mays & Co The Reliable Piano House Dallas Texas upright piano with bench and Baby Grand in two tone mahogany may be available with terms. Livestock poultry or feed considered for part payment.
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