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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
2
Public notice specifies rates for a one year subscription at $2.00 and six months at $1.00. It notes second class matter status at Pecos Post Office with a filing deadline of Wednesday to insure publication in the current issue.
Texas Supreme Court sits in the State Capitol with sparse audiences while the State Court of Criminal Appeals draws bigger crowds. Bailiff Johnson’s cry goes unheard by most spectators as relief rolls and poll tax debates ripple through Austin.
The Red Bluff project nears construction as bond terms are liberalized saving the district thousands. Government negotiators praise preliminary work and bid interest while urging timely repayment of a 2.6 million loan with a 30 percent labor grant.
Carlton R Wade ministers Sunday School for all ages D 245 Sermon at 11 00 Epworth League 6 45 Evening Sermon 7 30 Mid week 7 45 services Wednesday John W Byrd Pastor 9 45 Sabbath School 11 00 Morning Worship 6 00 Pioneer Y P A 7 00 Senior Y P A 7 30 Evening Worship Choir practice 7 30 A G Abbott Pastor Sunday School 9 45 Sermon 11 00 Christian Endeavor 6 45 Evening 7 45 First Baptist Edgar Ratliff Pastor 9 15 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship 6 13 B 2 P U 6 45 B T S 7 50 Evening Service
L de Bruyere, serving as minister, will conduct services according to the schedule set for Sunday and the upcoming week.
Gov Ferguson plans a Galveston trip to assess climate relief for hay fever sufferers. She faces her usual mid winter attack and aims to determine if local conditions may aid recovery.
Gov Miriam A Ferguson cites etiquette expert Emily Post on addressing the President. Post approves "My Dear Mister President" with "Mr" abbreviation, while Ferguson's letter favors "My Dear Mister President." If informal address is avoided the letter should begin with "Sir."
Texas Relief Commission keeps a proxy rule with absent members allowed to vote via present members. Commissioner R L Holliday of El Paso insists proxy votes should not count and vows to keep objecting. Clyde Barrow's notoriety has reduced applicants for Texas Rangers commissions, mostly honorary titles, as officials collect basic applicant details and a night phone number.
Judge O S Lattimore of the state court of Criminal Appeals reveals he is 69 this month and appears at least 10 years younger. He credits his health to never smoking or drinking whisky, and notes his rare absences from public duties since Marshall 1894. He rose from Fort Worth county attorney to the state’s highest criminal court bench.
Henry C. Meyer former Rockdale mayor was appointed to a full six year term on the state board of control. He already served on the board to fill the unexpired term of Adrian Pool of El Paso who resigned to become U S Collector of Customs.
James V. Allred is earning recognition in a new role as the rhyming official. He wrote verses about the varied calls upon the state attorney general and recently recited them for the San Marcos Chiwans Club.
Detroit reporting shows Chevrolet shifts to quoting final delivered prices for cars and trucks. Dealers and customers praised the plan for transparency reducing the gap between listed and actual delivered costs, with 85,000 orders noted as evidence of its popularity.
The piece notes a surge of actors seeking Texas Ranger commissions for publicity amid rumors of Clyde Barrow. It cites Capt. J. W. Aldrich denying Tom Mix ever held regular Ranger status, contrasting theater chorus and western film trends with official records.
Fort Worth Rep. J C Duvall proposes a no pay relief session of the state legislature. His offer may dampen support among members demanding a paid session at ten dollars per day.
Troy resident H. H. Ray of Bell county announces his candidacy for re election to the Texas House. He criticizes costly legislative sessions and recalls speeches he deems wasteful costing taxpayers large sums.
J B Cotten a well known compensation lawyer from Crane was here last week on business.
District Judge J A Crane District Attorney William L Kerr and County Attorney Richard L Toll attended the El Paso Bar Association banquet in El Paso last Saturday evening. The affair was described as brilliant. They returned to Pecos Sunday.
A. H. Sams Jr. of Benjamin Texas, formerly the court stenographer for the 109th judicial district, was in town last weekend to greet friends and handle business. He looked well and fully recovered from his recent illness.
Arthur Izz and Peg Kitsos move forward with a new coffee shop on the Oak and First Street site, replacing their former Bonnet Cafe building. Foundation concrete poured, workers progressing with framing and interior setup expected to follow.
John B. Howan of El Paso served as acting business purt at Barstow during a short visit in early terms.
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