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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
6
A brief blizzard brought sharp cold to the area last Sunday with readings from six to ten above zero by Monday. Strong north winds eased by morning and no livestock losses were reported as ranchers fed remaining cattle.
An advertisement touts CYSTEX as a guaranteed prescription to fix kidney disorders. It promises relief from night rising, nervousness, dizziness, rheumatism, burning and acidity within days or money back, with availability at all druggists.
Reeves County cattlemen and neighbors largely halted government cattle sales as winter thins herds. Applications have dwindled since January 15 while feed loans rise, signaling a wait‑and‑see stance. County agent Ted Johnston and staff receive praise for managing the shutdown and aiding ranchers through the pause.
Mrs Onie Moorhead, previously ill last week with a severe attack pneumonia, shows improved condition this week. Her recovery progress is noted by local medical staff.
Last week Crockett County commissioners removed the State and Federal Relief Agency from its quarters in the Crockett County courthouse, saying it does not conduct business with proper liberality and consideration to impress the county with its importance.
Fred Schuster assistant manager of the Ben Franklin store was visiting friends in Texarkana in the early part of the week.
From the Enterprise files for February 1 1918 a rabbit drive will begin soon to reduce meat costs. A mature jackrabbit dresses four pounds and can be made palatable. Ladies Societies report War Saving Stamps and Thrift Stamps sales totaling 1165.78 with Mrs. D Y Casey as sales manager.
Prohibition forces and antis back Governor candidate W Hobby in Texas. Reeves county reports SS poll taxes paid, up by m over last year, reflecting rising support in the border region.
The Enuterpean Club held a 42 party at Mrs. J. W. Moore’s home Saturday afternoon as a Red Cross benefit. The event was financially successful and well received.
The Women's Federated club of Pecos begins a city-wide clean-up campaign led by general chairman AL Crane. The T and P Railway has bought the McCutcheon springs and will pipe soft water to Tovah, with possible extension to Pecos. the Lions and Rotarians will support efforts.
A brief item records a clash in a fast basketball game at the high school gym on Tuesday and notes that poll taxes totaling £ SS have been paid in Reeves County to date. It also mentions Pat Murphy, candidate for Congress in the 16th district, spending several hours in Pecos on Wednesday.
On February 2, 1954 an all time poll tax payment record was set with 1529 payments made at the sheriff's office, reflecting strong local compliance and effort to settle obligations.
Four small contracts in Red Bluff were let this week totaling 3115. They include a power line core drilling 25 tons of steel purchases and construction of an office building and cottages. Gate receipts reached 207 at the Roosevelt Birthday event. Pecos serves as Geodetic Survey HQ with 30 workers. the new city hall foundations are laid and boulders on site.
A road from Highway 17 to the Red Bluff damsite will be built with labor from the CWA and a $12 000 grant covering part of the costs.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced a six to one endorsement of a 2 percent sales tax on the last retail sale to fund debts of cities counties and schools. They urged revenue be used equitably and local ad valorem taxes reduced in proportion to debt relief.
Mr and Mrs Duncan Kingsley of Balmorhea visited Pecos on Wednesday to spend time with friends and catch up during their trip.
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