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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
3
Officials of the Santa Fe Railroad held a Pecos directors meeting aboard a special car. A crew has cleared wreckage west of town, and Pecos now serves as an aviation landing station meeting government regulations.
Announcement this week declares the Pecos Furniture Company a new furniture and funeral directing establishment to be located in the Syndicate building on Oak Street Pecos.
December records show Pecos Rotary club placed 11th in the 42nd Rotary district for attendance. President Earl Bell received the district’s attendance report reflecting the club’s ranking.
Leonard C. Proctor resigns as manager of Scruggs-Proctor Buick Co after selling his stake to RS Scruggs effective January 1. Ralph Williams recovers at home from internal injuries after inhaling gasoline fumes during a Rotary Revue fire show.
Work crews schedule two shifts at the Red Bluff dam to install giant flood lights, enabling around-the-clock night work toward week’s end.
Ione Matthews of Fort Stockton replaces Nat Mason as assistant administrator in the duty agent's office this week. Eighteen fire alarms were reported during the year and Pecos fire losses totaled just over $5 000.
Census taking for farms and riches in this vicinity is now in progress with sample sheets mailed to farmers. Bids will be opened Monday in Washington on the construction of a new 178000 dollar federal building Pecos has fought so far, and contractors expect work to start within 60 days.
Bransford of Los ved by the office Sat afternoon on his way home by his subscription to the nterprise. Bransford is a former county resident who lived near Toyah for several years where he now owns property.
Mr and Mrs Evan J Wood and party returned Saturday from California where they spent the Christmas holidays visiting relatives. Mrs S M Prewit and daughter Trene drove to El to spend a few days there. Mrs Bill Turpin left for Big Sting Wednesday to visit relatives over the weekend.
A compact advertisement claims Juniper oil and Buchu leaves flush excess acids and calm bladder issues causing nocturnal waking. It promises four days to relief and regular sleep, urging readers to buy at Pecos Drug Co. for 25 cents.
District Baptist pastors gather January 13 to 17 at Pecos First Baptist with sessions led by Dr I L Yearby Dr J Howard Williams and others. The program includes Bible messages prayers sermons special music and lessons from Romans Revelation Corinthians Ephesians Isaiah and more with morning afternoon and evening sessions.
The Pecos Mercantile Company held its annual banquet in Carlsbad New Mexico with officers and staff from Carlsbad Artesia and Pecos in attendance The gathering aimed to foster better relations among the three stores and discuss plans for the new year.
Bank financials show capital stock and surplus funds along with certified undivided profits and debentures. Loans and discounts and overdrafts appear with other real estate and total resources. Clarence Bell, cashier, notes federal deposit insurance and postal savings depositary status.
Family notices report Mr and Mrs Johnnie Humphreys visiting with J T Humphreys and kin. Miss Helen Henderson returns from El Paso. Miss Elizabeth Chatham heads to Texas Tech in Lubbock. Various residents travel for holidays and work. Ms Seay undergoes appendectomy. County Council meeting attendees listed.
Mrs Fenton Alley entertained with a dinner last Friday night in honor of Miss Irene Prewit who is home for the holidays. Guests included Miss Aileen Love Miss Pat Krauskopf Miss Nora Hines Krauskopf and Miss Ruth Newell.
Mrs Manahan offers corsage planning ideas choosing roses carnations spring flowers or a gardenia for the Firemen's Ball.
College Station based Division of Cotton of the AAA outlines a payment split for landlords, share tenants, and sharecroppers under the 1936 contract. Landlords receive 37 1/2 percent, workers 12 1/2 percent, with the remaining 50 percent divided by cotton proceeds. Sharecroppers get 25 percent, while share tenants approach 50 percent of payments in 1936.
Mr and Mrs Bill Shelton and children Ralph and Janet returned last week from Grandview where they visited Mrs J H Shelton and other relatives. Emery Soother, brother in law and sister of Mr Shelton, joined them for a visit. Mrs Bougher suffered a severe intestinal flu attack after arrival and has been confined to bed but shows improvement this week.
Sheriff Louis Roberson District Attorney Jll Kerr and Sarney Hubbs returned Saturday from Los Angeles where they attended the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
Dr. F A Buechel of the University of Texas projects a generally improving business climate as 1936 begins. He notes a possible short term slowdown but foresees a spring and year of growth due to stronger farm buying power, construction upswing, and cost-cutting plant programs, offset by higher taxes.
Manahans Flower Shop showcases a beautiful array of flowers prepared for the Firemen's Ball with corsages available to order. The shop invites patrons to visit and select.
Stated meeting of Pecos Chapter No 1, Order of the Eastern Star, Monday evening at 7:50. Visitors welcome. Hazel Klinger, W M.
An all day fellowship meeting is held at the Assembly of God Church at Eighth and Cedar streets. Rev A G Bates district superintendent and Rev Guy Shields from Amarillo attend. Several local pastors are expected. Three services are set for 10 30 AM 2 30 PM and 7 50 PM with a warm public welcome.
Sunday’s Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Sacrament with the Golden Text from John 16 33 and a Revelation 2 10 passage. It includes a Science and Health quote noting sorrow’s reward and the furnace refining gold into God’s image.
An advertisement asserts Creomulsion relieves chest colds and bronchial irritation. It promises to soothe inflamed membranes and loosen germ laden phlegm, with a pharmacist guarantee and money back if not satisfied from the first use.
Louisiana citizens and state officials funded remounting and restoration of the historic Twin Sisters cannons. After federal seizure and sale in Baton Rouge following Sam Houston’s inauguration, one piece went to a g&? foundry and the other to a private buyer. A Texas appeal later secured their return as a goodwill gesture to the Lone Star State.
C S Gross reports stomach pains vanished after using Dr Emil's Adla Tablets and says he can eat anything. Sanders Drug Store offers a money back guarantee.
The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the Estate of C. W. Tudor, deceased, on September 30, 1935 by Reeves County Texas County Court. Creditors must present claims within the legal period and send them to 1801 141 Commerce St Dallas Texas to David K. Tudor Administrator.
Mrs H C Slack traveled to El Paso on Sunday for a brief visit, planning to stay a few days.
J C Wilson traveled to El Paso Tuesday to join Magnolia agents for a meeting there on Wednesday.
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