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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
7
Mrs Townley hosted a dinner for the Enterprise force on Saturday at her Parsons home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Barney Hubbs Billy Hart Hubbs Mrs J T Hubbs Mr and Mrs Jack Hawkins Mr and Mrs Clarence Loring Lois Loring Mrs Clarence Mount Mervin Whalen and George Townley. They praised the fine turkey dressing mashed potatoes gravy salads and date pie.
Advertisement for baby chicks with all breeds available and guaranteed 100 percent live delivery. Offers to send orders to Sweetwater Texas Box 907 and promises customer satisfaction.
From the Pecos Enterprise files dated February 16, 1917 the Pecos Rifle Club schedules its second contest for Washington's Birthday. Anticipation runs high for a heated competition as cups change hands with W. W. Camp holding the large cup and J. W. Jackson the smaller one.
The court named election judges for four precincts. Precinct 1 at the courthouse with F. P. Richburg and Sam Prewit. Precinct 2 at Toyah with C. C. Cargill and B. P. Van Horn. Precinct 3 at Balmorhea with L. R. Wilson and W. E. Pruett. Precinct 4 at Saragosa with H. R. Robbins and 3S. T.
The document names Precinct 5 Arno and Precinct 6 Crystal Water with officials S Ligon and J N Levin, and Loving County with Albert Kyle and W T Newton.
Mrs. S. A. Tucker widow of J. T. Tucker died at her home. She was born in 1844. S. E. Eberstadt resigns as secretary of Pecos Chamber of Commerce with regrets after serving as secretary of the Bryan Texas Chamber of Commerce.
The Pecos Commercial Club initiates a campaign to bring West Texas A and M College to Pecos Texas. Local leaders seek state action and community backing to secure the campus.
Holsey Glover manager of Holsey and Joes' Service Station attends a Seiberling sales conference in Sweetwater on Tuesday with local fire representatives present.
William L. Kerr made a business trip to Dallas during the early part of this week, meeting with local partners and exploring potential ventures. The visit underscores ongoing ties between Kerr Enterprises and Dallas markets as plans progress.
Monroe Kerr and Ralph Williams of the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Company traveled to Monahans on business Tuesday of this week.
Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly Mr and Mrs Max Otto and Clarence Mount of Pecos attended the funeral of George Carrol at Slaton last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fancher Bell visited from Fort Stockton on Saturday. Clay Slack of Presidio was in town last week attending to business and greeting friends. Slack said his son Dick Slack plans to reattempt the entrance exam at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis with high hopes this time.
Ww W Maxwell district supervisor and L V Sigmund district manager for Safeway Stores Inc attended meetings with M L Stiewig the local manager this week to discuss operations.
Miss Elizabeth Lilley arrives home to visit her mother Mrs. John Lilley and many friends after her time at Trinity.
The Pecos high school was dedicated five years ago with R E Thomason, mayor of El Paso, delivering the dedication address.
Tom Gibbs of Hughes Brothers Candy Co. Dalais visited local grocers and druggists on Wednesday. R. W. Nelson travelled to Sweetwater for business. Mr and Mrs Beauchamp Jr Mr and Mrs Camp and Mr and Mrs Hilliard Camp visited Carlsbad Sunday and toured the Cavern City, seeing the Alley family and the new heir to the Alley fortunes.
Governor Dan Moody appoints J. A. Crane to a major state role, elevating Crane to serve in the administration. The move signals continued reshaping of the governor’s team ahead of upcoming policy initiatives.
By order of the Reeves County District Court on February 7 1934 the sheriff announces the sale of Lot 12 Block 45 Town of Pecos Reeves County Texas. The property is to be sold March 6 1934 at the Reeves County Courthouse between 10:00 a m and 4:00 p m to satisfy judgments against J M Lewis Peggy Lewis G R Pate J M Pollard Trustee Momsen Dunnegan Ryan Company Missouri Paint and Varnish Company Harry Durham and S O Pottorff receiver First National Bank of El Paso. The lens of plaintiff and S O Pottorff receiver foreclosed as to all defendants. Public cash sale.
Attorney Hill D. Hudson departed Sunday for business in Fredericksburg and Austin, continuing his professional engagements.
Mrs. W W Dean Mrs Donley Broughton and Mrs Dave Sudderth carried little Miss Mary Catherine Dean back to her mother Mrs Bill Dean at El Paso last weekend They also visited for a day or two with Mrs Bill Dean Mrs R L Boone is visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Percy Douglas formerly of Pecos but now of El Paso Dr Jim Camp has returned from El Paso where he spent several days during the latter part of last A R Piper returned last Friday from a business visit to his former home at DeLeon Texas where he still retains business interests It is rumored that the Gateway Hotel chain are negotiating for purchase of the Graham hotel It is said they are very desirous of having a location in Pecos A trade and goodwill trip to Ward county is planned by the Pecos Chamber of Commerce A special bill has been introduced in the Texas legislature to validate the Red Bluff Water Power Control district A report is scheduled for Friday night by the special committee which has been investigating the matter of local utility rates.
Smallpox is highly communicable, passing via nose and throat secretions and skin contact. It infects all social levels and can linger on clothing. vaccination provides protection. Early symptoms include headache backache chills fever, with rash developing days after exposure.
G W Rose former Fort Stockton mayor and former Pioneer publisher was appointed editor manager of the Fort Stockton Pioneer by stockholders. He assumed the role on February 1 and will continue delivering the high grade newspaper Fort Stockton has relied on under prior managers.
The Pecos Enterprise in Reeves County Texas carries a public notice dated February 8 1994 witnessed by Sheriff Louis Roberson. The notice references consecutive weeks preceding a day of sale and the Reeves County jurisdiction.
Alex Doty aged 45 brother of Kd Doty of Pecos died February 5 in Lancaster Kentucky after pneumonia. He was a prominent local figure with civic memberships and owner of a well known garage business. Burial took place in Lancaster Kentucky.
Notice announces annual stockholders meeting of The Pecos River Railroad Company at its Pecos Texas office on Wednesday March 7 1934 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Director meeting to follow stockholders session. G C Parker secretary.
The article warns that smallpox can cause severe aftereffects including skin pitting and lifelong disfigurement. It notes frequent heart and kidney disorders as complications and stresses universal vaccination as the only safe rule to stamp out the dreadful disease and protect individuals from the consequences of neglect.
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