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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
2
Reeves County records show Pecos Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated joining in 1925 after earlier papers Reeves County Record Times Pecos Weekl Times established 1887 1807 1910 1917 and 1925 consolidation noted with editors Jack Hawkins Barney Hiers managing.
The Pecos city council seeks voluntary compliance with an ordinance banning center street parking on Saturdays to ease traffic and safety concerns. The Pecos Chamber of Commerce asks merchants and residents to park on vacant lots and walk a few steps. Fire Department members receive civic praise as the Firemen’s Ball approaches on January 12. E E Thomason calls on Congress for 5 million dollars to reimburse West Texas cotton farmers for fumigation costs against the pink bollworm.
The Southwestern Life of Dallas reports a gain of more than fifteen million dollars in life insurance in force for 1954, marking a substantial improvement after a period of decline. The piece notes the company’s Texas-only operations and outlines historical fluctuations in policy volume from 1929 through 1934, highlighting the shift in asset allocation and investment practices.
The religious notice invites worship at Be inS? Methodist Church in Swmnshire with a 9:45 morning service and an 11:00 service. Additional activities include Bible School at 10:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:50, Evening Service at 7:30, Woman's Council Tuesday 5:54, Midweek Bible Study Wednesday, and choir practice Thursday 7:50. Pastor A G Abbott oversees the church and its programs.
John W. Byrd serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 A M and evening services at 7:00 P M and 8:00 P M. The evangelist conducts youth and worship sessions for congregants.
Mrs J A Buck of Amarillo visits Mico and Mrs J A Crane Mayr Buck travels to Mississippi for an fishing trip C K Burson and Fred Thre fall of the Texanean commissary atited Bluffs visit Pecos on business J F A Dane District Judge guides a new Pontiac from Willisams Kerr Chevrolet Co Birvines bludits conduct business in Fort Stockton last Saturday Moos Josepline Plussell Mentone post mistress visits Pecos Thursday Mr and Mrs Ralph Pitts and Mr and Mrs Hardin Ross of Afentone in Pecos Saturday Merc and Mrs James J Glover and daughter Betty of Los Angeles visit Pecos Mrs Glover is the former Miss Povoting Lee Three officials of South Western Bell Telephone Co Harry Plardin Bill Riddle and J Hager visit Pecos this week Clinton Myrick agent for the
Bible study at 10 L00 a m. Preaching at 11 000 a m. Evening service at 5 00 p m. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m. Ladies class at 3 50 0 p m Thursday.
Rev L de Bruvere presents a Sunday mass schedule. Mass times vary by location: Barstow nine oclock first Sunday of the month. Santa Resi Pecos ten oclock second Sunday. Toyah ten fifty third Sunday. Wink eleven fifty fourth Sunday.
The notice lists H. A. Baird as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45, Morning Worship at 11 00, and Evening Service at 7 45. It outlines the weekly order of services for the church.
The text notes a shift toward higher liquidity with more cash and United States Government bonds. It records assets totaling over five million, about 12 percent of all assets, up from five percent in 1929. It also explains insurers meeting heavy withdrawals of policy reserves or cash values.
Mrs. Jimmy Morrison underwent a minor tonsil removal Monday and is recovering well. A new oak floor and a grand opening dance are planned at Red Bluff Texas with invitations for the public to attend Saturday night January 12.
Meet Cartshad and Red Bluff locals at the new dance hall opening Sunday January 12 in Red Bluff. Admission details include a 9 to 1 event window and a $10.99 price for a nine person group.
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