Pecos Newspaper Begins 1934 With Busy Start
In Pecos the year 1934 opens with many events, a mix of controversial and cheerful items. The column notes a lively start to the year, without attempting to comment on every occurrence.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
1
New Professional Directory Debuts with Expanded Layout
The new business and professional directory appears in this issue with a radically redesigned display. It is enlarged over twice its former size, uses larger readable type, and aims to be a complete instant guide to leading shops and business houses, their locations, and lines of business. Turn to page 7 to see for yourself.
New Soft Water Deal Brought to Pecos Citizens
Pecos officials announce a city water deal with A. Piper, owner of Piper Soft Water Company, to install pumps at wells south of town and deliver soft water to Pecos. Piper has funded about 500 dollars in equipment and will charge standard rates while residents test the water’s softness for years of demand. Laboratory and laundry tests indicate excellent quality as Pecos seeks a 300000 loan for a municipal system, approved by the PWA board and sent to Washington for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
A. &. Piper
Piper Soft Water Companys
Viper
Piper
Barstow
Toliver
PWA
Washington
Hinkle Drug
Pecos Drug
City Pharmcy
District N.R.S. Office Opens in Pecos
The National Re-employment Service district office is now in Pecos with headquarters set on the northwest corner of Fourth and Cypress. Mr. Greathouse is in charge. Applications for employment on all work projects must be filed with the FS. An expenditure of $6000 in salaries is cited as a favorable feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRS
National Re-employment Service) B
Pecos
Loase
Fourth
Cypress Reefs
Greathouse
Farge
Child Dies of Diphtheria in Local Family
The four year old child of C. H. Brown, employed at Bell's name, died of diphtheria. Funeral arrangements are handled by the Kolar Funeral home. Details were unavailable at press time. Sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Jown
Bell
Bame
Kolar
E Enterprise
Son Of Sheriff Mourned By Community In Tragic Accident
The 14 year old Neil Roberson, son of Sheriff Louis Roberson, died when an unloaded 58 caliber rifle went off while he sat in a car after a hunt near Mentone. The tragedy shocked his mother, father, grandmother and the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil
Louis Roberson
Mentone
Heyhoood
Billy Cole
Melvin Cooksey
Albert Cooksey
Freddy Beauchamp
Harvey Beauchamp
Cooksey Ranch
Sheriff Robersohn
Hardin Ross
Sheriff Roberson
Pecos Census Reports 1995 Births and Tiny Newcomer
Reeves county courtoase records show 1995 added 146 new West Texans in Pecos, averaging three births weekly. A hospital scale noted the smallest baby weighing 2 pounds 3 4 ounces, signaling a record year for tiny newborns in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Reeves County Courtoase
Oty
Clyde Simmons Seeks Re-Election for Precinct Four
Commissioner Clyde Simmons, who has served two terms, submits his candidacy for another term. The Enterprise lists him as a candidate and notes his strong record and commitment to county affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Simmons
Enterprise
Doty Enters County Clerk Race in Pecos County
Ed Doty, longtime Pecos resident and former deputy in Reeves county, announces candidacy for district and county clerk. He emphasizes familiarity with county affairs and plans for efficient administration if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty Eaters County
Mrs Floyd Brownlee Recovers After Thursday Operation
Mrs Floyd Brownlee underwent an operation Thursday at a local hospital. She is resting easily and expected to recover completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Brownlee
CWA School Opens in Pecos for Literacy Instruction
A new CWA school for illiterate adults began in Pecos this week. Teachers Mrs. Ken Bowser from Pecos and Mrs. J. W. Hawkins from Ballmorhea were appointed by the county. The program started in the library basement and will move to the new NRS building across the street soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Bowser
Pecos
J. W. Hawkins
Ballmorhea
NRS
Pecos Rotary Plans Roosevelt Birthday Ball
The Pecos Rotary club will sponsor a town wide birthday ball for President Roosevelt on his birthday January 80. Proceeds go to the Warm Springs Foundation for infantile paralysis research and cure. A local committee led by M. W. Colle will organize, with details to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Roosevelt
Rotary Club
Eee
President Roosevelt
Pecos
President
The
Roosevelt
Refund filing urged under Pink Boll Worm Act for cotton growers
Under the Pink Boll Worm Compensation Act, a $500000 appropriation funds reimbursements for 1929 to 1982 cotton expenses. Reeves County growers may receive about $20000. The claim board will mail forms and notify claimants by letter of hearing dates. The Pecos Chamber of Commerce aids outreach. growers must provide names and addresses to receive terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Williams Kerr Chevrolet trio to visit El Paso for new Chevrolet
Monroe Kerr Ralph Williams and F T Ryan of the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Company plan a trip to El Paso next Monday to view the latest Chevrolet automobile and hope to bring a new car back to Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Kerr
Ralph Williams
F. T. Ryan
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Company
el Paso
Pecos
J. J. Pope Seeks Re-Election as County Commissioner
The Enterprise announces Toyah resident J. J. Pope as a candidate to succeed himself as County Commissioner of Precinct No. 2. It praises his record as wise and impartial and his representation of Toyah on the board. He rests his candidacy on service to the county and Toyah precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pope
Toyah
Himsef
Pope
Board of Commissioners
Pecos Firemen Plan Thirteenth Annual Firemen's Ball
Committees from the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department prepare the high school auditorium for the 13th annual Firemen's Ball set for Saturday at 7:30 pm. The event honors the Cowan building fire and firemen heroism with tickets selling fast at local drugstores and a prior 7:30 banquet at the Orient dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Orient Dining Room
Two Alarms Stretch Fire Department This Week
Two fire alarms in as many days kept the fire department busy this week. Tuesday afternoon a bus at the terminal emitted smoke and was saved by quick action. Wednesday night a house occupied by a Mexican family in the east part of town was destroyed.
Pecos Pioneer Mrs Johnson Passes After Long Illness
Mrs. F. W. Johnson, a native Texas pioneer born August 1, 1860 in Wharton County, died Wednesday at her Pecos home after months of illness. She and her husband built a home over twenty years ago and were active in the western community, remembered for beneficent work and loyal civic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Johnson
Pecos
Texas
West
Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Wharton County
J. W. and
Rebecca Day
Zemida Day
Roy Gibson Dies of Gunshot Wound in Carlsbad
Roy Gibson 24 of Carlsbad M M died from a self inflicted gunshot at his home last Sunday. He had worked five years as day clerk at Crawford Hotel and was known in Carlsbad and Pecos. Funeral services were held in Carlsbad last Tuesday with Miss Joetta Cowan and Ben Colwell of Pecos attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gibson
Carlsbad
M. M
Daily Current Argus
Gibson
Crawford Hotel
Pecos
Mayiie Gibson
Joetta Cowan
Ben Colwell
Cotton Options Distributed Here In Jeeves County
County Agent Ted Johnson distributes government cotton options to farmers who joined last year's cotton acreage reduction program. Three plans exist: hold for profits, take a cash advance into the pool, or sell outright for cash. Options valued at 20 dollars per bale or about 14 to 15 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnson
Allarmers
Jeeves County
Ira J. Bell Ready Return to Pecos After Stroke
Ira J. Bell, now in Washington, D C, is convalescing after a stroke two weeks ago in which his entire right side was paralyzed. He will be returned to Pecos as soon as his condition permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Bel
Washington, D. C
Favoraby
Pecos
Pecos Records 51 Marriages In 1933 County Clerk Figures
The Pecos county clerk reports 51 marriages in 1933 translating to about one per week. The year saw a notable union of a Mexican couple both named Jesus. The note hints at continuing marriages, with more details continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Jesus
Heaton
Mary Caroline Seeks Reeves County Clerk Post
Mary Caroline, lifelong Reeves County resident, runs for county and district clerk. She has served in the clerk’s office under Vannie Ingie Hester since 1928, after deputy appointment, with prior experience as an assistant, promising cordial handling of inquiries and efficient service countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caroline
Reeves County
Mary
Vannie Ingie Hester
Vannie
Sach
Sweaters Received For Pecos Junior Gridders
Pure white sweaters with gold embroidery were received this week for the Pecos junior football team. Each sweater bears a football emblem and the inscription West Texas champs, recognizing the squad that won the West Texas championship last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
West Texas
Food Relief Stock Pledged by Federal Aid Office
The local CWA office received a large shipment from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration for direct relief to families on the relief list. Items include 240 dozen eggs 58 cases of beef each case 24 lb 4 oz cans 4000 pounds of flour 2392 pounds of beans and 3200 pounds of pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Pecos to Begin City Hall and Fire Station Project
Construction of the Pecos city hall and fire station will start Friday, with Mayor Toliver announcing after a Monday council meeting. The $8,000 project includes a $3,536 Civil Works Administration labor grant, bricks and native boulders for a 61 by 65 foot one story building, and potential two story addition in the future. K. I. B. Kiser named supervisor. city acts as its own contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
B. A. Toliver
Civil Works Administration
Council
KK. IB. Kiser
Enterprise
Cypress Street
City of
Drummond Lots
Oliver
Claude Elkins Seeks Clerk Office in Reeves County
Claude L Elkins second oldest Reeves County resident announced his candidacy for county and district clerk. He arrived in Pecos on December 25 1882 and has 15 years of clerical and general business experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude L. Elkins
Reeves County
Claude
Enterprise
Halkins
Visit in Dallas Highlights Hudsons’ Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Hill D. Hudson and Mrs. W. A. Hudson spent several days in Dallas last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Hill D. Hudson
W. A. Hudson
Dalles
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.R.S
Alaries Lere
C. H. Brown
Assell
Neil Roberson
Menton
Office
Simmons
Ed Doty
Lboty
T. H. Beauchamp
Mr. Doty
Doty
Reeves
Cowan Building
Ira J. Bell
Cupid
Fire Department
Major Tolver
Claude Elkins
Elkins
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