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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1935
Page
1
In 1935 Pecos should cultivate goodwill, attract new residents, and develop housing to meet demand. The town aims to capitalize on the Red Bluff dam project, promote Pecos as a regional center, and inform outsiders of its development program. Citizens should be more civic minded and support highway beautification efforts.
Pecos is set to host a branch office of the H. Bedford Co of El Paso a stock board and hourly market wheat setup discussed with Chamber of Commerce and local business men. The venture could attract substantial stock business to Pecos and boost local trade.
Pecos Lions will represent the local club at the Lions International convention in Mexico City July 21 to 25. Ten Pecos Lions members will attend from the Texas delegation as most trip costs are club funded. A drawing will select the delegates at a forthcoming meeting.
The report mentions Il Hartle and Menotné with grave condition status last week. It notes a reporter Netter concluding the update with limited details on their health and situation.
The Texas State Highway Commission opened bids for a 13.8 mile Pecos Carlsbad highway section. J W Carter of De Leon Texas submitted a bid of 99668 for laying a call die limestone base and double asphalt surface. The project promises local relief employment and a boost to Reeves County payroll with work starting within 30 days.
Mt. Locke Lens “In The Raw” surfaces as the best kind used off highways, highlighted in current contract details as the preferred surfacing material.
The Reeves county relief office reports 1934 spending of 61 046.57 including direct relief and work relief. Direct relief totaled 15 029.91 and work relief 16 027.46, with overall funded projects improving roads schools drainage and city hill construction Pecos and the county benefited from state treasury funds entering monthly.
County clerk files show Pecos saw 154 births in 1954 with 72 boys and 72 girls. Sixty six deaths occurred, 40 among whites and 26 among Mexicans, indicating steady domestic growth despite health losses. The census notes a white population bias and Mexican contribution of newborns.
A pretty T pound baby girl arrived last Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shelton of Pecos. Mother and baby Janet Elen are doing well.
Wallace Connally is recovering after an operation for appendicitis performed Wednesday night by Dr. C. P. Gipson. At last report he was resting comfortably and progressing well.
J. J. Richardson of Kent was brought to Pecos this week with a badly infected hand. Physicians describe his condition as serious.
Mr and Mrs Halla Bryan report their son William Bryan remains seriously ill at Pecos Sanitarium though condition shows slight improvement this week.
Russell Semecit remains ill at the tecos Sanitaria with a severe case of pneumonia. His condition shows slight improvement this week.
Mary A. Cotton mother of J. L. Cotton of Pecos died in Denver Colorado after a two month illness. Mr. Cotton an employee of Texas Louisiana Power Co. services were held in Boulder Colorado. Mrs. Cotton is survived by four children including Dr. George K. Cotton of Denver Elizabeth and Erieanna Cotton of Boulder and J. L. Cotton of Pecos. The Enterprise extends sympathy to the Pecos Cottons.
Sid Lasley of Peco J reflects on his brother Rev. H. P. Lasley of Troy Tennessee and the mysterious power he has over Welnel Lasley. The 89 year old former minister eloped with an elderly widow and married recently.
Reflecting an upturn in Pecos, postal receipts rose 16 percent over 1933 final figures certified by Testuun ter M W Collie. Total annual receipts reached 17,436.50 versus 15,015.40 in 1933, with the last quarter 1934 showing a larger 17 percent increase.
A nearly new 1954 Chevrolet coach belonging to R. N. Stephenson owner of the Pecos news stand was stolen Sunday night from in front of the Christian church. Sheriff Louis Roberson has not found all peace officers in this section and the car was recovered Tuesday at Sweetwater.
W. L. Sherrod is confined to bed this week with a severe flu. The report notes his illness and limited mobility as the primary update.
Crook uses false Reeves County Board of Health to print checks and bilk victims across three states. Bank deposit led to stolen checks sent through McCamey and other towns in New Mexico and Colorado, totaling about 1500 dollars with potential for more as the scheme expands.
Sheriff and tax collector Louis Roberson unveiled a schedule to assist citizens with tax payments. He will be in designated towns all day on the specified dates to help with raises and payments, including January 1 and January 22 in Bal Morhe and Toran on January 4.
Pioneer Pecos resident Mrs J W Wadley died at midnight after a four day illness diagnosed as pneumonia following a fall at home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 AM at Pecos Methodist Church with Rev Joe B Scrimpshire and Rev Edgar H Ratliff officiating. The Pecos Furniture Co handled arrangements. Mrs Wadley was born Dora E Bowie in Hopkins County Texas and married J W Wadley on February 6 1979. She and her husband moved to Pecos where they prospered and raised eight children. surviving children include Elmer Wadley Mary Tucker Milton Wadley John Wadley and Mrs James Gilardi plus Mrs Tom Arnold.
The Pecos area records show about one divorce for every five marriages during 1384, a figure cited as alarming to some observers who fear effects on the American home.
Pecos high school athletes received their official sweaters at an assembly for the 1934 gridiron season. The yellow sweaters with purple EP stripes mark team colors, featuring backfield captain Bowie Davis and captain Tig Mitchell among a list of senior and junior players.
Charges filed at Kermit against W. OB Armistead an oil field worker after District Attorney William L. Kerr investigated claims Armistead committed a criminal incident with his nine year old daughter.
Whalen and T B Pruett Jr hunted Friday and Saturday in the Davis mountains near the McDonald Observatory and returned with two large white tailed bucks. One buck boasted seven points while the other had a different point count.
Chief Charles Manahan announced the annual Firemen’s Ball to be held Saturday night January 12 at the Rainbow dance hall. Marvin Roberson donated the venue. An orchestra with wide reputation will perform. Committees are arranging details.
George Maley was appointed in January as deputy sheriff with special charge of tax assessments by Sheriff Louis Roberson. The move follows a constitutional change that joined tax assessor and tax collector duties in Reeves County. Maley, an expert accountant, will assist in general deputy work while handling tax assessments. W. A. Hendricks, Reeves County tax assessor for many years, completed the year at midnight.
Hollis Smith, new county and district clerk, took the oath of office Tuesday morning, succeeding Mrs. Vannie Ingle Hester. He noted Mrs. Tester did not seek re election and that he has not yet named a deputy. Mary Caroline has agreed to assist as deputy for January.
Pecos high school authorities call for bids to haul 10 football field poles from a New Mexico ranch north of Carlsbad to Pecos a 126 mile trip. Superintendent KR J H Blackwell announced bids are open at the superintendent's office.
In Reeves County a wildcat well 1650 feet from the scupa and near the Aultman survey taps a strong sweet gas flow. Estimates range from 1,000,000 to 25,000,000 cubic feet, with activity drawing hundreds to view the site as crews work to clear mud and gas. The find could signal larger oil potential and a long-sought pool in the Pecos area.
Courthouse records show only 136 poll taxes paid by end of week in Reeves County amid Prohibition debate. Town tallies include Pecos 102 Balmorhea 10 Toyah 7 Saragosa 3 Red Bluff 3 and 21 supplemental payments.
Miss Bernice McCullough who won the Pecos Mercantile Co free trip to Mexico City during Christmas season will depart Saturday. She asks the Enterprise to insert the word thanks to the many who aided her.
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