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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
1
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Pretty Sorry Stunt by Fraudulent Insurance Firms
Kerr and Kerr Toll warn Pecos readers about companies in Texas cheating policy holders. A widow’s $2000 claim was denied after a death, with the firm claiming an age miscalculation and returning only premiums. They urge investigation of insurers before purchase and praise honest, dependable firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Dick Toll
Coun
Los Angeles
Active Sales Co Representatives Open West Texas Offices
Webb and H Brusher of Angelo represent Active Sales Corporation in the region. They plan farming and ranch development and sales across West Texas with offices in San Angelo Big Spring and Abilene. Pecos residents will learn of their activities through Enterprise advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
H. Brusher
In Angelo
West Texas
San Angelo
Big Spring
Ablone
Pecos
Veteran James G Parr Dies While En Route to Texas
James Gordon Parr, 38, a World War II veteran from Los Angeles, died last Saturday while traveling with his wife and a comrade from Los Angeles toward Texas. He became unconscious and died after medical care failed. a brain section was cited in the death. His flag-draped coffin was paraded at Pecos before transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Parr
Los Angeles
California
Lalady
Texas
Sturday
Atten- Mas
Pecos
Pecos Lions Hear Port Distribution for Charity Drive
At Wednesday noon meeting the Pecos Lions heard a Port distribution of charity Windies 4 Pecos needy at Christ 8 hotel Tandon Offee Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Lions’ Club
Windies
Hotel Tandon Offee
Balmorhea Man Arrested With Tequila and Cognac
A Balmorhea man was found with several files of tequila and cognac on Christmas Day. Authorities plan to file charges after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Christ
Pecos Welcomes New Year With Holiday Observance
Pecos rests after Christmas and prepares for 1933 with churches hosting watch parties and a Grand Theater matinee at 9:26 pm. Dave's Hall hosts a dance while homes plan gatherings. Chamber of Commerce notes most businesses will close Monday for Sunday New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Grand Theater
Dave's Hall
Dam site test holes begin for Red Bluff dam
A crew led by Engineer Vernon Sullivan started digging test holes at the Red Bluff dam site to determine rock type for the foundation. The work follows a request from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and is funded by the local Federal Relief Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Federal Relief Committee
Fire at City Pharmacy building sparks arson probe
Sheriff Louis Roberson County Attorney Dick Toll and City Marshal Red O Neil lead an arson investigation into a fire discovered at 5 o clock Thursday morning by Mr O Neil in the building over the City Pharmacy. O Neil fought the blaze until help arrived finding oil soaked hallway rubbish two empty oil cans and open windows as possible signs. Heavy penalties await arson convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Roberson
Dick Toll
Red O'Neil
Mr. O'Neil
A M Douglas Claimed by Death in Pecos
A M Douglas age 71 father of Percy Douglas of Pecos and Balmorhea resident died in Pecos after a heart attack last Saturday. Born in Gleasgow Scotland he was a former railroad contractor. Body prepared by Kolar Pecos and shipped to El Paso for burial in Masonic cemetery. Survived by widow and Percy Douglas with many friends offering sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Douglas
Percy Douglas
Pecos
Balmorhea
Douglas
Gleasgow
Scotland
Kolar Funeral Home
el Paso
Masonic
Charles Shay Business Visitor in Vecos
Charles Shay of Conrad Iowa traveled to Vecos on a business visit. He met local officials and discussed potential commercial opportunities during his stay in Vecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shay
Conrad, Ia
Vecos
Charles Manahan Narrowly Escapes Truck Collision
Fire Chief Charles Manahan had a close escape crossing Oak and Second streets during Thursday morning fire. He was struck by a large truck but sustained only slight bruises as the vehicle knocked him down. a fall to the pavement could have been fatal if he had not hit the tire.
New Trial Granted in Dowdy Versus Texas Pacific Case
Attorney L A Dale, by special agreement, granted a motion for new trial in the Dowdy versus Texas Pacific Railway Company case. The previous verdict awarded Mrs Dowdy $12775 for her husband’s death in a Wickett collision between a train and a handcar. Defense argued juror misconduct. presiding judge was unable to hear the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dale
Joh Dowdy
Texas-D Pacific Railway Company
J. Jk
Starley
Dale
Homer Tells of Farm Help Plan
Horace Homer outlines President Roosevelt's voluntary farm relief production restriction as the most practical plan. He cautions prosperity returns only after the $2,200,000 farming population regains buying power. Casey and W. W. Denna named program committee. Ken Regan, prepares to leave for Austin, offers remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Horace Homer
President Roosevelt
Casey
W. W. Denna
Ken Regan
Austin
Lights Placed At Pecos Airport For Night Emergencies
Large beacons marking the Pecos airport boundaries have been installed by American Airways with the Chamber of Commerce cooperation. The lighting equips the field for night emergency landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
American Airways
License plates for 1955 available at sheriff’s office
Motorists may buy 1955 license plates at any time at the sheriff’s office. The new plates are white with orange lettering, and several cars are already displaying them.
Wink family visits Mrs. Tf B Pruett Sr during holidays
Mr and Mrs C B Jordan and daughter Charline of Wink spent the holidays visiting with Mrs Tf B Pruett Sr. The note records a family gathering and location in Wink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Jordan
Charline
Wink
Tf. B. Pruett Sr
New Faces to Be Seen in Reeves County Offices
Reeves County announces January 1 changeovers with J B Woolfolk as county judge and William L Kerr as district attorney replacing H N McVellar and Roy I Biggs. Kerr starts duties promptly as tax economy and caseloads press county business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
J. B. Woolfolk
H. N. McVellar
Incum
Woolfolk
Negro Arrested After Stolen Tires Found
A Black man was caught at Big Spring Wednesday with five automobile tires he allegedly took from John Doll's east side Texas Co. filling station last Sunday. He carried the tires on his arm and had boarded a freight, attempting to sell them when arrested on sheriff Louis Roberson's tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Big Spring
Dean Home Is Winner In Pecos Festival Of Lights
Judges in the More Beautiful Christmas contest by the Pecos Chamber of Commerce and Texas-Louisiana Power Co awarded first prize to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dean for their home and to the Grand Theater for business houses. The Deans’ yard featured bright exterior lighting and evergreens, while the Grand Theater used green outdoor lighting and a floodlight display. Honorable mention went to Karl Bell and Ken Regan, with Hotel Brandon and Crockett Hotel close contenders downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Dean
Grand
Power Company
Pecos Looks Ahead to a Big Year for 1933
As Pecos nears the New Year, optimism runs high for 1933 with expected reservoir work at Red Bluff, a federal building project worth about 140000, highway and road improvements, soft water financing, oil and mineral development in Loving and surrounding counties, and rising farm prices and livestock values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vecos
Loving County
Ward County
West Texas
Winkler
Loving
Ward
Ector
Pecos
Christmas Play Well Presented at Pecos Little Theater
The Pecos Little Theater staged By The Light of the Stars at the Grand Theater last Friday. Paul Floyd led the cast as the boy with strong acting by Charles Ripley as Proffis. Mrs Jack Hawkins directed the play with Mrs Roberson guiding the musical score and Lillie Poe handling costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Paul Floyd
Charles Ripley
Proffles
Ronald Roberson
Ralph Williams
Lowell Tennant
Mildred Ruhlen
Josephine Williams
Aileen Love
Horace Woodruff
Dewey Winstead
Jack Hawkins
Roberson
Lillie Poe
Horace Homer
Little Theater
Little Theatere
Women’s Council Meeting Postponed by Illness and Holidays
The Women’s Council of the Christian church will skip next Tuesday’s regular meeting due to illness and many absences for the holidays. The council will hold the regular session on the following Tuesday, January 0, and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Manly
Arm strong and Pfabe win Santa Chest prizes
Lady luck smiled on D. H. Arm strong and Miss Etta Pfabe last Saturday with Arm strong winning the Santa Chest prize from City Pharmacy and Miss Pfabe receiving the chest from Holt Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Luck
D. H. Arm
Dr Magee In Chicago For Christmas Holidays
Dr. C J Magee spent Christmas with Mrs Magee in Chicago and will return to his office January 9. He is studying new pyorrhea treatments and receiving instruction in Dr Roach's improved inlay process while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Magee
Rev Hall Pierce to Lead St Mark's Episcopal Service
Rev Hall Pierce will conduct Episcopal church services at St Mark's Church this Sunday evening commencing at 7 30 o'clock. Visitors will be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Pierce
St. Mark’s Church
Christmas Visitors Return Home From Pecos and Ysleta
W G Snelson and family who joined Mr and Mrs C E Armstrong for Christmas returned to their Ysleta Texas home Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs O W Willit of Pearland Texas spent Christmas week in Pecos with Willit's sister Mrs L W Thomas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Snelson
Pearland
Texas
Pecos
Mr. Willit
L.W. Thomas
Federal Building Site Bids Collected in Washington
Postal officials notified bidders that site selection for the new Federal Building is pending a local government engineer inspection. A January visit by an engineer is expected to evaluate submissions, with a definite location decision following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Building
Red Bluff Dam loan talks move toward approval
Gray and Sullivan told Red Bluff Association members in Fort Stockton that a $3.2 million Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan for the Red Bluff Dam and Reservoir could be approved as early as February 1935. They outlined federal reviews, suggested cost cuts, and urgent steps including test borings and power and water sale contracts to strengthen the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Sullivan
el Paso
Red Bluff Association
Hotel
Van
BR. Lt. Gray
Fort Stockton
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
Gray
Sullivan
Starley
Red Bluff
R B.C
Chamber backs Red Bluff appeal from Pecos
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce under general manager D A Bandeen endorses and assists the Red Bluff application from Pecos as reported by the Stamford chamber offices through a wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
D. A. Bandeen
Red Bluff
Chamber
Stamford
Presbyterians to Present Cantata Our Lord Emmanuel
The First Presbyterian church will present the cantata Our Lord Emmanuel at 11 o clock Sunday morning January 1. Choir director Mrs Ronald Roberson and pianist Mrs Lucille Lindsay lead the performance. The evening service will begin at 7 50 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Our Lord Emmanuel
Work order issued for Carlsbad road resurfacing
Resident Highway Engineer L R. Titus was told Friday that a work order was issued at Austin to blacktop the second 21 miles of the new Carlsbad road. Trinity Farm and Gravel Co. contractors will arrive early next week with about 200 workers. job applications are to be made at the Chamber of Commerce office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L R. Titus
Austin
Carlsbad Road
Trinity Farm and Gravel Co
Chamber of Commerce
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Ush
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Active Sales Co
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Cos
Ondas
He Sud
Eily
Pecps
Mers of the
Hear Charity Report
Vernon Sullivan
Charles Manahan
Charles Manse
Han
Ion of Oak
Wickett
Henry Russell
John B. Howard
Roy Jackson
J. A. Crane
J. Lee Bilberry
Barstow
Sol Jones
Marshall, Texas
Vanced
Bent
William L
Roy I Biggs
Biggs
Mr. Kerr
Winkler County Grand Jury
Max Krauskonf
W. E Morrison
H. A. Jones
Txtum Moore
J. E. Eisenwine
Doll’s East Side Texas Co
Karl Bell
Brandon
Great Reservoir
New
Cer
Federal Court Center
Pecos- Saragosa
Davis Mountains
R.F.C
DR. Magee
Chicago
O. W. Willit
P.O
Mitted
Gray and
Don
Messrs
Sulli
Grandtrulls
Mentone
J. Kk. Starley
Trip
Legislature
Mr. Sullivan
Mr. Gray
Mr. Sulli
Toum
W.7.c. C
Presbyterians
Lucille Lindsay
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