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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1936

Page

8

Red Bluff News Notes Local Visits and PTA Events

Miss Jerry Seay visits Wink relatives while O W Summers Lindson visit and Mrs C H Buckwald ill with pneumonia. Pat Schooler becomes City Cafe manager. Joffey visits El Paso for Sun Carnival. Stag party hosts for New Year. Mrs Jordon involved in car accident near Barstow but uninjured. PTA meets Jan 2 and 16. New enrollments include Harley Brooks and others. Dallas visits by C A Burke family. Buck Jackson and family visit Pecos.

O. W. Summers Lindson Y Wink C. H. Buckwald Job Coffey Pecos Joffey el Paso Pat Schooler City Cafe Barstow Jordon Juanita Smouse P.T.A Saragosa Harley Brooks Jim Stadin Mary Charles Rex James Ronald Sprague Frances Sprights Joe Iris Harris Dorothy Miller C. A. Burke Nita Faye Dallas Buck Jackson Shirley Jean Demery Bickley Joe W. Bickley

Legion Talks Begin Evening Series on Constitution and New Deal

The weekly program starts Thursday at 7 30 with Judge L A Dale of Pecos discussing whether the US Constitution should be amended to reflect New Deal policies. Music and talks will follow, and topics of interest to Legionnaires will be explored each Tuesday and Thursday night.

L. A. Dale Pecos

Pecos Melody Boys Broadcast on KIM Tonight

The Pecos Melody Boys a six piece string orchestra broadcasts each evening over Radio Station KIM playing old time and popular tunes. The ensemble includes two violins guitar mandolin piano and bass violin with Earl Whittenton as manager. They are open for engagements.

Pecos Melody Boys KIM Earl Whittenton Edlances

Local Firms Sign Long-Term Radio Ad Contracts

This week Joseph Department Store and Central Drug of Wink Texas joined Corner Drug Store Monahans Monahans Merchants tile Co Monahans Palace Theater Monahans Pecos Furniture Co Pecos and Grand Theater Pecos in long-term radio advertising agreements.

Kim Joseph Department Store Central Drug Wink Texas Corner Drug Store Monahans Monahans Mercantile Company Palace Theater Pecos Furniture Co Pecos Grand Theater

Richard Briscoe Post 91 Radio Legion Program

The Richard Briscoe Post No 91 of the American Legion broadcasts a weekly program over Radio Station KIUN. The segment features veterans news and community notices.

Richard Briscoe The American Legion KIUN

Trans Pecos Radio Happenings Broadcast Weekly News Briefs

Radio Station KIM airs a Monday afternoon program from 1 30 to 2 00 featuring about 15 minutes of reports from towns in this section. The broadcasts cover local events of interest across the region.

Trans-Pecos KIM

Do You Remember program recalls Pecos events

A new weekly feature on Radio Station KIM titled Do You Remember offers reminiscences of Pecos events from 17 years ago. Barney Hubbs, former publisher of the Pecos Enterprise, provides the commentary during the 7:50 p.m. Wednesday time slot.

Pecos

Subsidy Forms Ready As 1955 Cotton Reduction Program Opens

County Agent Ted Johnston reports that producer forms for the 1955 cotton subsidy are signed and ready. Many have already received payments and agreed to cooperate in the reduction program. The subsidy equals 12 cents minus the average price on the 10 southern markets of each producer’s sale day, with no subsidy on days when the market averaged 12 cents or higher.

Ted Johnston Johnston Balmorhea Pecos

Chess Champion Not Required to Check Up for Exemption

The article outlines exemption rules for voters in the poll tax year. It covers age eligibility, residency changes, and certificate necessity for those moving between precincts or counties. It notes permanent exemptions for voters outside larger cities and stresses obtaining certificates before February 2 for those turning or about turning 21.

Storm Over the Andes to Play at Grand Theatre Next Saturday

Lavish settings frame Universal drama of aviation and love set in colorful South American cities and desolate wastelands. Grand theatre features an all star cast including Jack Holt Antonio Moreno Mona Barrie Grant Withers Juanita Gafias Barry Norton and George Lewis with a fully built air port and fourteen airplanes for stunts. Local residents from Balmorhea Saragosa Pecos attend events and jury members travel to Pecos.

South America Universal Andes Grand Theatre Jack Holt Antonio Moreno Mona Barrie Grant Withers Juanita Garfias Barry Norton George Lewis

Balmorhea man visits Pecos on business and for friends

E. W. Baccus of Balmorhea traveled to Pecos on Tuesday for business and to visit friends, continuing his local connections in the area.

E. W. Baccus Pecos

Judge Halbert of Saragosa Transacting in Pecos

Judge Halbert, based in Saragosa, was reported to be conducting business activities in Pecos as part of a routine court or civic matter. The brief notes the movement between communities without detailing the case.

Halbert Saragosa Pecos

Pecos Men Preview California Pacific International Exposition

Louis Roberson Bill Kerr and Barney Hubbs viewed a 1936 fair preview in California during the Rose Bowl trip. The exposition opens February 12 and runs through September 9 in Balboa Park. They toured 100 ornate palaces and a 1400 acre site with a 120 foot plaza, 36 new concessions and a large amusement zone. 3,500,000 watts of electricity will light streets and buildings with moving colored rays.

Louis Roberson Bill Kerr Barney Hubbs California Balboa’ Park Messrs Roberson Kerr and Hubbs

Middleton Return From El Paso Visit

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Middleton came back Saturday after spending several days in El Paso.

R. G. Middleton el Paso

KIU Joins Transcontinental Broadcasting Chain

Radio station KIU becomes affiliated with the Transcontinental Broadcasting System a new independent chain of radio stations. The system provides programs by electrical transcription and represents member stations in national advertising.

KIU Transcontinental Broadcasting System Transcontinental

Charter N er a Reserve District No 11 balance sheet fragment

The readable lines show loans and discounts, overdrafts, government obligations, and various assets. Figures include 102 500 reserve with the Federal Reserve, cash balances, and total assets around 638 982.95 with other lines showing 274 225.05, 60 445.95, and 5 234.02.

Ropat United States

One-Millionth Visitor Expected At Carlsbad Cavern

National Park Service data show 667 420 people have toured Carlsbad Cavern over 12 years. Superintendent Boles predicts the millionth visitor will go underground in January 1928 with a ceremonial presentation.

Carlsbad Cavern Carlsbad National Park Service Boles Carlsbad Cav

Notable Army Officer Home in South American Fiesta Setting

Soldiers enroll for extended action scenes across South American wastes and a city alive with fiesta attire. The production showcases battlefronts, exploding ammunition dumps, and three airplane crashes to heighten color and drama.

Miss Irene Prewit Visits El Paso After Holiday Visit

Miss Irene Prewit of Austin, who stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Prewit, traveled to El Paso with the couple on Monday after visiting during the holidays.

Irene Prewit Austin Sam Prewit el Paso Mrs. Prewit

Mrs J G Love Visiting Midland Family

Mrs. J G Love is visiting daughter Mrs Stanton Brunson and her family in Midland.

J. G. Love Stanton Brunson Midland

Christmas Seals Sales Continue In Texas Tuberculosis Drive

H A Wroe of Austin reports ongoing Christmas Seals contributions to the Texas Tuberculosis Association as part of the 29th annual drive. He notes donors send payments even months or years after receipt, urging continued support to fight tuberculosis in Texas.

Texas The Texas Tuberculosis H. A. Wroe Austin Wroe

Meeting to be held January 10 11 officials attend Pecos chairmen

A fragment states that Mr G Bu Finke division manager and others will attend a meeting on January 10 to 11 in Lubbock chaired by Myre Sorrell former Pecos state chairman. The notice mentions Fray and beautificest.

G. Bu Finke Lubbock Ision Myre Sorrell Pecos Pri

Henry Jones Stoner from Salina Reported

A terse note mentions Henry Jones, a Salina resident, with an unclear reference to a town event occurring Monday and a fragmentary remark about Wisconsin. No other details are available.

Henry Jones Stoner Salina

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Bluff GC. A. Dorris Jerry Seay Mr. E. I. Dorris of Pop Cummings J. B. Jordon KIM News Ipecos Melody Boys Legion Max Euwe Amsterdam Alexander Alekhine Paris Bill Moore Billy W. E. Gould Deal Claud L. Elkins Brook Mays & CO Reliable Piano House I. L. Beattie Rudolf Hoeft van Horn R. Aitson Socaton Arizona Lee Kingston Joe Kingston Brandon Jarber Wadley Reserve District No First National Bank OF Pecos State of Texas Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Ther Assets Dae SHB Postal Savings Deposits County of Reeves I. T. H. Beauchamp T. H. Beauchamp D. W. Bozeman H. K. Kountz R. &. Johnson S. M. Prewit Ern Gefs J. H. Wilhite Westinghouse Pecos Furniture Sale John So Tarter Carpenter Tims H. C.zimer Sam. H. Stents Williams Daugherty Jay Dixie Halsey’s Station West Texas West Texas Refining Co Dixie Gasoline
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