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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
6
Reports describe a nitro cartridge collapse during well prep that caused a 30 quart shell to explode in the derrick. The blaze burned out by Thursday afternoon, ruining all drilling equipment. injuries to Jess Stillwell and an OK May were minor.
Mrs Jim Camp hosted a bridge luncheon at her Monahans home with Thursday morning club members. Prizes went to Mrs Tom McClure and Mrs Ralph Williams. traveling prize to Mrs Q O Bryan. other guests included Mrs W W Runeels and Mrs J E Starley.
In the Grand Falls Royalty area the February 15 bond election upheld the school bond issue after a legal challenge. The matter moved to the Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso where a new election was ordered to gauge voter sentiment on bond revocation. Barstow T Reed named Mentone postmaster and succeeded H W Johns.
Texas farmers are to receive about 17.5 million dollars to fulfill old government obligations after a new appropriation bill. Payments on corn hog contracts and cotton program settlements will begin within 30 days, with most counties due second cotton rental and parity payments and cotton adjustments.
Mr George Ross and Mrs Ross with daughter Suzanne and Mrs John Ivy drove to El Paso on Friday and returned to Pecos Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. W. W. Dean and her daughter Mrs. Dave Sadderth of Monahans traveled to Dallas on Sunday and returned to Pecos on Wednesday.
The Royal Neighbors at 10578 Pecos met in regular session and welcomed a new member. The gathering became a George Washington themed party with cherry pie and coffee. Hostesses Myrtle Cowan and Ione Colwell served prizes to Marguerite Phompsonm and Ione Colwell. attendees included Ida B. Hines Eunice Otto Beulah Lane Ethel Hardy Callie Holloway Anice Buchanan and others plus two visitors Marguerite Thompson and Neighbor Slater.
Notice declares a two year term election in Pecos City Reeves County Texas for three Aldermen Mayor City Secretary and City Marshal. Voting April first 1986 at City Hall eight AM to seven PM qualified voters only. Presiding Judge John W Byrd and assistants R W Thompson clerks Mrs Edmund Caroline and Mrs Mabel Bean Champ.
Pecos City Federation of Women’s Clubs hosts a banquet at Pecos High School Saturday at 7:00 pm with guests including Mrs Volney Taylor of Brownsville and Mrs Joseph M Perkins district president. Local clubs of Wink and Balmorhea also invited. program to be broadcast on KIM.
Public health guidance urges simple measures to limit cold and influenza spread. The advice covers rest, hydration, ventilation, hand and mouth hygiene, regular meals, wholesome food, and avoiding crowding. It notes immunity is not guaranteed after an illness and recommends early physician consultation.
Mrs F. Ross and daughters Betsy and Mrs Andrew Lundin with Mrs Harry Ross and Harriet spent Sunday and Monday in El Paso. Mrs Vernon J. Sullivan returned to Pecos with them where her son George underwent an operation Tuesday morning.
The regular monthly meeting of the Sunday School class at the church gathered with Mrs. Henry Russell leading and Mr. Cowan aiding. A brief program followed, with prayers by Mrs. B A Groti and a Valentine theme before refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames George DouBrean Cowan J A Mitchell B ards on Marvin Cowan’s River Milton Wadley Herbert loway H Henderson J son Barney Hubbs and Cowden.
An advertisement claims Creomulsion relieves long lasting colds or bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed bronchi and expelling germs. It promises relief even if other remedies failed and offers a refund if unsatisfied after use.
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