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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1939
Page
2
A historic note records the consolidation of The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher with the Pecos Valley News Reeves County Record and related titles. The merger details list consolidation dates in 1917 and 1925 and reference several local publications and their establishment years.
Notice states second class matter in Pecos Texas since October 22 1915 and requires copy be in the office by Wednesday to ensure publication in the current issue.
An editorial argues for a Texas legislative measure requiring political subdivisions to publish semi annual financial reports. It cites benefits to transparency, reduced graft risk, and informed voters, noting newspapers gain but stressing public protection and accountability for all officeholders.
A poetic portrait of Franklin D Roosevelt as an eagle guiding the nation. It praises his antiwar stance and New Deal leadership while mocking war talk and critics. The piece frames Roosevelt as steady, hopeful, and reform minded, urging preparedness without aggression.
Safeway Stores, Inc endorses regular newspapers as essential for public service and affordable subscriber prices. It warns free circulation papers threaten community news, urging avoidance of handbills and free papers and favoring local regular papers to support an irreplaceable institution.
At the Sanderson Rotary Club meeting plans were discussed to raise funds to boost awards for the 4-H Club livestock show set for Monday afternoon at 4 o clock in Sanderson. In Grandfalls the city board discussed a water system deal with Pecos contractor J L Cunningham to sell a 36000 bond issue. A WPA work order is expected soon and Aldermen will use WPA labor to clear alleys before starting irrigation work.
Balmorhea State Park at San Solomon Springs shows improving progress as the overnight cabin group nears completion. Superintendent says the first unit should be finished by early February or March, signaling a fuller park experience for visitors.
The Kermit Parent Teacher Association denies circulating a secret petition calling for the discharge of Ben F. Meek, the Kermit school superintendent. The group states it has no policy or plan to remove Meek and stands by its stated positions.
Members of the sheriff s department used tear gas to subdue Thad W. Lockhart who rampaged in the county jail after a Probate Court jury ruled him of unsound mind last week.
KERMIT-Brown and Root, Construction Company of Austin, won the contract to complete six miles of the Kermit Molland Odessa road. The firm will grade, construct drainage, and lay base on the final segment, shortening the distance from Kermit to Odessa or Midland.
Alpine Chamber of Commerce schedules Feb 20 gathering at the Holland Hotel to discuss year plans including highway improvements along U S 67 from Alpine to Fort Stockton.
In Monahans the 109th district court handles E Hill versus Texas and Pacific Railway Company seeking 25000 dollars damages for injuries Mary Hill suffered when she was thrown to the coach floor in the Texas and Pacific Yards.
Monahans police picked up Blackie Martin a 30 year old ex convict described as a three time loser after he sustained a bullet wound in the leg. He was found with a stolen car and will be turned over to federal authorities on a violation of the Dyer Act.
Col. Frank Richmond commander of the New Mexico district CCC visited the Balmorhea camp along with Capt. James R. Worthington adjutant on Richmond staff. They spent several hours touring and meeting personnel during the visit last week.
Barstow superintendent P. B. Grissom resigned to leave immediately. The school board accepted the resignation and appointed G. C. LeCroy as interim superintendent for the remainder of the year.
Ward county shows rising interest in feeding cattle and sheep for early market according to County Agent John L. Mogford. Farmers including Walter Burkholder Chas Miller Ed Miller Jim Miller and Clyde Patrick are among those participating.
W. W. Sheen county agent reports checks totaling over 5000 dollars received this week for Presidio County cotton farmers who produced cotton in 1937. The funds represent the 3 cents per pound subsidy payment.
Marfa owners who also run the Marfa Production Credit Association gathered last week to assess the five year old organization's work and its impact on local credit services.
Boris Karloff stars as a respectable surgeon turned prisoner in a stark drama based on an original story by Coldewey and Schrock. The film, directed by William Clemens, portrays brutal incidents said to echo real events and screens at the Grand Theatre for one show only on Saturday.
Nancy Drew Reporter, second in a series, arrives at the Grand Theatre Friday only. Miss Average American Girl Bonita Granville stars with Frankie Thomas and John Litel. Nancy becomes a reporter after winning a journalism contest among 130 members of a film industry association with loans of $919,491 and a net worth of $266,924.
Col. Earl Irons of Arlington, director of the North Texas Agriculture College Band and Clinic, led a one day meeting in Wink with directors from neighboring schools in attendance.
A busy calendar for the high school lists events from February through graduation. Notable items include joint PTA meetings, band and concert performances, a senior play, district and regional meets, a May 23 graduation, and a May 21 baccalaureate.
Inventors unveil a breastplate strapped to workers to absorb strain from operating hand tools. The device aims to reduce fatigue and prevent injuries by distributing effort away from the body. Key figures and organizations behind the invention are not specified in the brief description.
I thank friends for kindness after my husband's death and for floral offerings. Your loyalty helps me bear this sorrow. God bless you all. Mrs. C. K. McKnight. King Green, with the State Highway Department laboratories in Crane, last weekend initiative and friends. Sling With ring in
Miss Mary Catherine Idalou and Mrs Edna J Abernathy visited here end with relatives. The Sunday evening. Coach Anson yy ast week. le returne.
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