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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
2
The Pecos Enterprise and related titles in Valey News and Reeves County Record show a series of consolidations and mergers. Dates include March 14 1917 May 16 1925 and earlier establishment years 1887 1897 1910.
One year subscription rate is 1 dollar two dollars for six months. The notice states second class matter at Pecos Texas with post office date Oct 22 1915 and submission deadline is Wednesday to ensure inclusion in the current issue.
Pecos reports a brighter mood with no bank or major business failures and a united business spirit. Lions club and Dr J L Kincannon receive praise for reviving the Boy Scout troop which won Texas Roosevelt efficiency award.
Charley H. Ripley of Peeps declares a United States Senate bid on a debt repudiation platform and reports mail from Oregon, Missouri and other states. The Associated Press picked up the item shown in many newspapers. Rep. Penrose Metcalfe and J. Hanley Head are taking state bar examinations in Austin between House duties. Metcalfe is a ranchman and Head a school teacher.
The piece explains Bertillon classification and FBI fingerprint use. It describes a hypothetical arrest where a rogue is identified as a gang leader after prints are sent to Washington. The article highlights fingerprints as vital in linking suspects and preventing crime.
Reeves Loving county council P T A units Pecos Toyah Mentone and Balmorhea plan Founders Day events February 17 marking the National Congress of Parents and Teachers origin in Washington 1897. The observance emphasizes child welfare and cooperation among national state and local groups.
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