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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
2
Statistics from the Department of the Interior show 56,002 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns in 1933, with Texans accounting for 24,710. Pecos serves as the gateway, drawing diverse international travelers, and local commerce in Pecos and the surrounding region stands to gain as 1934 offers economic hope.
Fort Worth records show Bill Heppel, shoe department manager, collecting business cards from over 200 prominent executives. The hobby blends local business ties with a personal archive of names and contacts.
Col H L Donerty, general chair of the national committee, leads a birthday cake drive in every city and town. A 344 pound cake stands beside the effort commemorating the President's upcoming birthday on January 30.
Legal notice announces an election to submit to qualified voters the question of issuing 2,600,000 in bonds by the Red Bluff Water Power Control District Texas. The plan includes dam and spillway, reservoir, power plant, transmission lines, buildings, lands, and related costs with a three year interest carry.
A 1934 district resolution calls for a special election to approve bonds totaling 2 600 000 to finance acquisition and construction of improvements. The measure would be secured by tax power a first mortgage on district property and pledged district revenues with a four percent interest rate and a forty year full term option. The election date is set for January 20 1934 pending voter approval.
The document outlines bond authorization for a district’s transmission lines spillway and buildings, land acquisitions, and all necessary expenses. It proposes a three year interest reserve and an annual ad valorem tax to cover principal and interest, with a mortgage and revenue pledge as security. The election divides the district into eight voting precincts across Loving and Ward Counties.
The document outlines eight election precincts for the Red Bluff Water Power District spanning Reeves Ward Pecos counties with voting places, officials, and appurtenant divisions. It specifies precinct boundaries within various water and irrigation districts and lists presiding judges and clerks for each precinct.
The document outlines posting and publication requirements for a bond election in Loving Reeves Ward and Pecos Counties. It directs the secretary to post notices at courthouses and eight voting places, publish weekly for three weeks, and submit canvassed results to the district board. If the majority votes in favor, the board may issue bonds and levy ad valorem taxes to repay principal and interest.
Sealed bids for a 33,000 volt transmission line from Pecos to Red Bluff Dam, 11,000 volt distributing lines, housing buildings with a lodge and cottages, large scale steel, cement transport, and valve installations will be opened January 29, 1934. Bid security 5 percent. NRA and PWA provisions apply. site visits required for schedules 3 4 and 5. contract subject to State Engineer and government approval.
United Press scene writer Gordon Eli Shearey reports from the Capitol where politicians debate policy under a protective dome. The piece captures atmosphere, key voices, and the stalled progress shaping public life around the legislative chambers.
The article outlines Texas legislative history opposing lotteries, referencing constitutional and legal prohibitions, fines up to 1000 dollars and 30 dollar penalties for violations. It notes bills in the 41st and 42nd Legislatures, including measures by Rep. Kip and Cromwell, advancing then dying in the Senate.
A proposed state bill outlines reporting duties by officials to the state board of control on sterilization. It sets hearings for guardians and restricts procedures to those deemed potential parents of offspring, targeting mentally ill or feeble minded individuals.
J FE Tvarce of University of Texaret leads a CWA led survey of the Guadalupe river area. State Board of Control plans a state park at Lampasas river crossing along the San Antonio Ramsa military road in Bell county. Gutz Borglum also working on four historical murals in Texas public buildings.
In a week’s notice Fletcher announces lease of the Motor Inn at Camp Jess amid talk of a seven year timeline. Mr Burns and Frank Burt Worth figure in the shifting plans as locals reflect on the long standing establishment and friendships connected to the inn.
A historic note describes diamond powder obtained from a diamond-cullis piece and by crushing inferior diamonds. The powder is listed as 4 pled ol.
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