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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1937

Page

8

Pecos Builds Up With New Homes And Shops

A six to twelve month Pecos feature surveys rapid growth from dormancy to construction. New power office, two other businesses, and many residences rise as streets and a former archery field are redeveloped. Prominent locals like Bozeman, Akard, Colwell, Rossman, and Kincannon are cited with homes, apartments, and rent properties shaping a modernizing town core.

Louise Hawkins Pecos Southern Union Power Office Mr. Bozeman United Harry Hinkle Ben Colwell Akards Ben Orner Second Street Barstow Haynes Motor and Implement William Rossman A. Theodore Kincannon Place Bozeman Apartments D. W. Bozeman Akard J. A. Crane Arthur Hubert Isbell Gage van Horn, Jr W. H. Browning

Burford urges state aid to tenant farmers in Texas

Freeman W. Burford writes to Texas lawmakers proposing a Burford plan to provide state supported land purchase on long terms, liberal credit, and supervision to end absentee landlordism and give tenants home ownership. He seeks editor publication and farmer input from across the state.

Texas Senate House Burford

Texas Eyes of Industry on State’s Growth Ahead

A report from the All-South Development Council notes Texas moves toward industrial balance beyond its agricultural base. despite oil’s dominance, diverse minerals and resources offer new potential for manufacturing, processing and distribution within the state’s birthright. Consolidation of industry aims to capitalize on Texas geographic advantages and economic opportunities.

Texas Lone Star All-South Development Council

Pecos Promotes Growth with Housing Options

Pecos invites new residents by highlighting attractive apartments rents and houses for sale as paths to a permanent move. Officials emphasize opportunity and local prosperity to entice families and workers to relocate.

Meningitis On The Increase In State

Texas health officials note a seasonal rise in cerebo-spinal meningitis. overcrowding and poor hygiene elevate risk. Men, especially in institutions, and blacks show higher exposure. Early symptoms resemble cold or flu. consult a physician promptly and isolate suspicious cases to improve recovery chances.

Austin Texas Geo. W. Cox

Modern Study club cake candy and pie sale at community public service building

The Modern Study club announces a cake candy and pie sale this Saturday at the Community Public Service building. Proceeds support club activities and local programs. Stop by for sweets and help the group fund future events.

Reeves Barber Shop Cuts Hair at 25 Cents All Day Saturday

Reeves Barber Shop offers any style haircut for 25 cents every afternoon and all day Saturday. Owner operates solo, guarantees satisfaction and a neat look. Located on Highway next door east of Gold Bond Store.

Reeves Gold Bond

Classified ads hoard vacancies and sales in Pecos area

Classified notices list items for rent including a Westinghouse vacuum and multiple rooms for rent near Elm and the federal building. Also Chick and pullet sales from Pecos Valley Hatchery Barstow and a Burroughs adding machine for sale in Pecos. Contact numbers 384W 364 and area references Pyote and Barstow.

Officer Praises Help Gi Agencies

SAN ANTONIO cooperation of local government agencies in covering added costs for materials and equipment on Works Progress Administration projects earns praise from Texas Administrator H P Drought. He notes WPA non labor expenditures are down about fifty percent while labor costs remain federal. Sponsors accept greater shares as Washington funds shrink, with few complaints and a commitment to maintain worker employment and project integrity.

San Antonio Mater Washington

Pecos sports slate hints at softball return

A Pecos sports note predicts a renewed softball season after the county basketball tournament ends the cage year. The writer suggests a small flag golf tournament as a low cost send off to start golf weather and keep local interest alive in upcoming seasons.

Pecos

Flag Tournament Appeal Across Skill Levels

The game emphasizes tournaments that suit both experts and beginners. Flag tournaments attract players of all levels, offering equal chances to win and encouraging participation without sacrificing competition.

Modern Study club cake sale Saturday at Public Service building

Be on hand for the Modern Study club cake candy and pie sale Saturday at the Community Public Service building.

Community Public Service Building

Adleston Family Receives Paper Subscription News

The Adleston family will begin receiving the paper as new subscribers. Details on timing and duration are forthcoming, with confirmation of delivery to the household.

Adleston

Banks Closed By Indeterminate Order In 20th Century

Banks remained closed today amid unclear orders affecting Security State Bank and First National Bank. Officials provided few details as customers faced service limits and offline operations continued through business hours.

Security State Bank

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Barney Hubbs Fenton Alley Tom McClure Methodist Church St. Clair Gulf Oil Com Presbyterian Church Dick Chambers Kincannons W. K. Campbell Jim Camp Ligon Place W. E. Andrews H. M. E. Jones Billie Prewit J. C. Buchanan W. W. Dean Johnson Place Eric Bouhin Bob Monday Bill Ross E. J. Wood C. O. Finley Jack May Roy Ligon Piper W. D. Armstrong Max Krauskopf J. P. Stubblefield Little Son Carls Admiral Foerster Hitler Spain GE Mazda Ben Franklin House of Representatives Senate of Texas P. O. Box Dallas Freeman W. Burford Old Man River Harry Woodring Regular Ohio Mississippi Woodring Mississippi Valley Cairo Ill New Orleans Study Club Westinghouse Pecos Furniture Co 6Th and Elm Federal Building W. Leg Pecos Valley Hatchery Tex R. Holland Pyote One _ Burroughs Pecos and Northwestern Telephone Co Works Progress Tion Projects H. P WPA Pop Eye Phantom Rider Lulus Paramount Novelts Jonny Tarzan XTRA Lionel Barrymore Elizabeth Allan Jessie Rolph Henry Daniell Lenore Ulric Laura Hope Crews Metro-Geldwyn-Mayer George Cukor Maureen O’sullivan Edgar Rice Burroughs Richard Thorpe Donald Duck and Pluto Happy Harmony Little FOX Movietone News
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