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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
1
The Red Bluff dam may finish ahead of schedule with water stored in the reservoir by mid summer. Farmers are urged to expand production to exploit new irrigation, while noting that paying for the reservoir will begin soon.
The piece urges separate irrigation districts to expand canals and promote a publicity campaign to showcase Red Bluff dam benefits. It argues fertile soil and crop insurance make irrigation cheap, urging locals to inform outsiders and attract Centennial Expo attention, with Pecos highlighted as a potential map-maker.
Halsey Glover, a Jeeves County resident for 26 years, announces candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 14. He pledges fair treatment to all residents and a conservative business administration, drawing on years of Pecos business experience and daily citizen contact. The Enterprise recommends Glover to precinct voters.
Mr and Mrs Roy A Ware of Illmore Maryland announce the birth of a daughter named Rona Louise on February 10. The Wares are former Pecos residents and The Enterprise extends congratulations.
Mrs. Lee Gower of Tyler spent the weekend in Pecos visiting friends. She was seen at local shops and attended a community gathering during her stay.
The city received official authorization for a 10000 WPA project to grade and pave Pecos streets. Mayor Toliver and County Judge Woolfolk announced work to start within days, with 28 workers transferred from Grandfalls. First tasks include smoothing two streets south of the high school toward Rotary Field and Fairview Cemetery, plus Fourth Street from paving end to city limits.
Oris Moorhead, native of Pecos and longtime peace officer, announces his candidacy for City Marshal. He notes four years as a deputy sheriff in a nearby county and pledges a square deal and efficient administration if elected.
The Pecos boys travel to Fort Stockton Friday for the district interscholastic league tournament and face Sanders at 7 30 p m. The winner meets Barstow the next day with Barstow and Fort Stockton favored to win the district title. The Pecos girls go to Odessa Saturday for an invitation tournament while the district event pits anticipated Fort Stockton versus Barstow for the title.
Barney Hubbs spent Wednesday and Thursday traveling through Loving and Jal in New Mexico. He visited local sites and met residents, continuing a pattern of regional engagement during midweek travels.
The Pecos Community Public Service Co. wins city council approval for new electricity rates retroactive to earlier usage. The changes eliminate a 10 cent monthly service charge and lower minimum from 1.50 to 0.81, with greater savings for light users and lower rates on large consumption. The company rep says Pecos now has among the lowest rates in its service area, noting high per-user usage due to local prosperity and many households using electric labor-saving devices.
Mrs. 2 H. Luckett a pioneer Texan and former Toyah resident died at her daughter Mrs. C P Sheppard’s home in Ballinger. Services were held at First Methodist Church Ballinger. She married Henry H. Luckett in Brownwood in 1879 and lived in Toyah for years before moving to Ballinger in 1922. Her husband died in 1923. She then lived with her daughter in Ballinger until her death.
Citizens of Toyah will vote tomorrow on issuing 21000 in revenue bonds for a water distributing system. The project received WPA approval. bonds will be repaid from system revenues and not affect property taxes.
The Red Bluff Water Power Control District board invites district property owners to a get together meeting and damsite inspection tour on Saturday. Coffee and sandwiches will be served as participants learn about ongoing construction and the expected benefits from Pecos River water storage.
Sheriff Jenis Roberson reports 250 license applications received and licenses issued in Reeves County during the first three distribution days. With 4000 licenses remaining, residents are urged to submit applications promptly to avoid last minute crowds before April 1. The state offers free licenses to anyone over 14 capable of driving.
Mr. and Mrs L D Merton celebrate the birth of a son born Sunday February 16 at a local hospital. The newborn is named Laverne. Congratulations extend to the parents and to grandparents Mr. and Mrs W A Hendricks.
Major James Moore of the El Paso club spoke at the Orient dining room discussing Mexico's origins and peoples. He argued the Mexican is predominantly Indian and that Indian influence may absorb Spanish over time. His talk drew praise as one of the club’s most interesting addresses.
The U S District Court term in Waco was postponed by Judge Charles A. Foote due to busy docket and unclear arrival of benches. Court will open March 25 and run until May 11 under the postponement order with W. W. Dean issuing the formal opening.
T W Hamm of Dimmitt died from injuries after a sandstorm crash near Dimmitt last Wednesday. He died two days later in the Dimmitt cemetery burial followed services in Pecos with survivors including his wife Mary Alice Hamm and son Winston.
Mrs. W. E. Gould and her daughter Mary Ruth visited Pecos on Saturday for shopping, representing Balmorhea.
Mrs EK Armstrong has been ill with the flu but is able to be about this week.
KIUN radio will air a 30 minute dramatized program Saturday honoring George Washington. The show is part of KIUN's subscription to NBC Thesaurus Library and will be transmitted from So'elock. Listeners are urged to tune in for this unusual production.
A new humorous dramatization titled The American Family Robinson debuts on KEEN, touted as the fourth most popular radio program nationwide. The transcribed feature, produced by the World Broadcasting Systerms, is reported to have favorable audience response from Michigan and Abilene regions with brief two minute airing.
The Fhome Furniture Company of Pecos leads the Philco Havana Cruise sales contest sponsored by Philco Radio Corporation on July 31 with 6056 votes based on sets sold. The gap to the next entrant is about TOC votes. The contest closes in April with a prize cruise to Havana for the winner.
In Pecos high school the Pecos Retty club held a safety program after a general assembly. Jack Hawkins read a recent article and T. Y. Casey announced a prize essay contest on driving safety with $3, $2, and $1 prizes. Winning essay will be read on KIU and before the Rotary club. Contest closes March 1.
The Pecos city council voted Friday night to drop the water rate from 40 cents per thousand to 59 cents per thousand, passing on all savings to users after acquiring the water distribution system a year ago. The buyout, valued at 50,000 then rising to 500,000, enabled softer water and expanded service to 70 additional homes without rate increases.
A deputy collector of the Internal Revenue will be at the federal building all day Monday February 4 to assist those who need to file income tax returns. The service is free of charge to all who wish to use it.
Hart, a Pecos resident, authorizes the Enterprise to list his name as a candidate for re election to the office of Constable of Precinct No 1. He has held the office for several terms and pledges to continue the high standard of administration. The Enterprise recommends him to voters for careful consideration.
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