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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1933
Page
7
Austin reports state lawmakers under the 1930 amendment are not violating constitutional rules. The 42nd and 43rd Legislatures have set orders of business and rules allowing introduction and consideration of bills by four fifths or two thirds votes, preserving independence from the Governor.
The WCTU of Pecos plans reorganization with a militant stance against repeal of dry laws. A meeting will be held at President Mrs. R N Couch's home. The Pecos gin closed for the season with 590 bales ginned.
The Pecos Volunteer Fire Department lists Ralph Williams as president and vice president, Walter Browning as secretary and treasurer, Charles F. Manahan as chief, E. B. Kiser as first assistant, O. H. Beauchamp as second assistant, E. J. Moyer as sergeant at arms, and Earl Collings as another officer.
Representative W R Smith introduces a congressional bill to fund an irrigation survey of the Pecos river spanning Texas and New Mexico. The measure seeks study findings to guide future water use and infrastructure decisions.
Five years ago the J. M. Radford Grocery Co announces a plan for a $10,000 addition to their present building as reported in the VPeeps Enterprise for February 10, 1928.
The Clay Lumber Co. plans to open an office in the city. A fire siren has been installed atop the water tower.
Five directors of the Red Bluff Water Association were chosen in last Saturday's election. The elected members are Dr. Jim Camp of Pecos Lon Boxley J H Miller of Darstow John Miller of Grandfalls and R H W Gray of Fort Steckton.
KK M Regan departs for a speaking tour in the state senate race as campaign efforts intensify. He seeks support across communities while outlining his platform and goals.
A parade celebrating the Washington Bi-Centennial is being planned for February 27. The Stockwell in Loving County produced 30 barrels after the shot.
A writer argues that Texas should cut the 38 House and 36 Senate committees to 12 and 4 respectively. He suggests six major and six minor House committees and six major and six minor Senate panels, each with 25 members, to allow simultaneous hearings and broader attendance.
Loving County commissioners moved to reduce or abolish several posts at a Monday meeting. County Judge J C Ramsey's pay fell from 160 to 125 dollars monthly, Constable C Wright lost his 30 dollar monthly salary, and the courthouse janitor position at 30 dollars monthly was abolished. County Attorney H W Easterling's salary rose from 80 to 90 dollars monthly amid committee scrutiny.
Representative T. I. McGregor of Travis County introduces a bill to abolish the State Agricultural Department. McGregor, a Austin attorney and stock farmer, cites expenditures totaling 295 000 dollars for the year and names James Pavlica of Fayette County and F. A. Rogers of Hunt County as sponsors. The measure shifts the decision to farmers statewide with Commissioner J. E. McDonald serving as a noted Ellis County dirt farmer.
The present Legislature is reducing state costs by cutting salaries above twelve hundred dollars by five to twenty five percent and trimming all maintenance items across departments and institutions. Several expenses funded from general revenue will be eliminated entirely.
Automobile and truck owners who did not obtain state licenses before February 1 now have until April 1 to secure licenses. The Legislature granted a sixty day extension via a special Act to ease the financial strain on thousands who missed the original deadline.
Texans plan All-Texas Inaugural Special Train to witness a native Texan sworn in as vice president. DeLoache, chairman, cites broad support from public spirited Texans and a reduced rate with stops at Detroit Texas White Sulphur Springs and Monticello before arriving in Washington for sightseeing and the inauguration events.
The Red Bluff Water Improvement District invites sealed proposals for the Red Bluff Storage Dam and Siphonie Spillway at Pecos Texas. Bids due noon February 25 1933. Work includes 1,850,000 cubic yards earth embankment 118000 cubic yards rock riprap 60000 cubic yards crushed rock or gravel blanket and 44000 cubic yards concrete with additional earth and rock excavation. Financing contingent on Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan. Plans and specs available for five dollars from Vernon L Sullivan El Paso or Brandon Hintel Pecos.
Sheriff Louis Roberson announces foreclosure sale of parcels in Reeves County Texas including Lot 2 Block 3 Broadway Addition Pecos City and Lot 5 Block ? Belmont Addition Pecos City. Sale set for March 7 1933 at Pecos County Courthouse between 10 AM and 4 PM with payment in cash to highest bidder. Notice published weekly in Pecos Enterprise.
Notice warns stockholders of The Pecos River Railroad Company to attend the annual meeting at the company office in Pecos Texas on Wednesday March 1 1983 from 10 am to 4 pm with directors meeting to follow immediately after the stockholders session. G C Parker secretary.
Fort Stockton city council passes a heavy tax on itinerant peddlers, barring them from the area. Local gardeners selling home grown produce are exempt. The piece notes filling station business remains the strongest sector amid changes.
The 41st District Court of El Paso County on February 6 1935 issued a notice in suit number 39540 Peoples Building and Loan Association of El Paso versus W E Brack Mona Majors and others. The claim totals 5391 56 with costs and names C W Harper clerk G K Brooks G J Casselberry trustee as party identifiers.
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