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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
6
A short historical notice details the Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidation dates and publication notes. It lists HUBBS PRINTING COMPANY as manager and provides telephonic and subscription rate basics along with filing dates for second class matter and delivery deadlines.
A gun accident in Pecos ends the life of Bil Roberson, once regarded as a bright future for Reeves County. The community, including Louis, Dorothy, and Billy Cole, offers heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Roberson as grief and loss weigh heavily on Pecos and West Texas.
As Pecos expects new growth from Red Bluff reservoir and other projects, locals note a housing shortage. Town leaders urge investors with money to fund small, modern rental homes to provide lodging and offer reasonable profit while aiding Pecos’ development.
Pecos gains a central National Re-Employment Service office and a county health nurse. The NRS will register labor for local federal projects, bringing about about $6000 yearly in salaries and potentially one new family. Banks join the Temporary Federal Deposit Insurance Fund, signaling confidence in local finance.
The Banehing Methodist ladies held a miscellaneous shower Friday at Mrs. L. M. Lawson’s home for bride Garland Johnson. Hosts served cocoa and home made cake to many guests as the honoree received numerous gifts. The Baptist W M S met at the president’s home and enjoyed a missionary program followed by a plated lunch for several members.
The Morgan Neale Helvey Show arrives for a week of performances led by veteran showman Morgan and star Neale Helvey. The company includes about forty performers with strong Broadway ties and a history of touring top venues.
A Budweiser distribution agency is located in Pecos operated by Watson-Anderson Grocery Co. of Alpine. Harry Watson Jr. heads the Pecos branch, which uses the Plaza Hotel building space formerly occupied by Eagle Drug Co as its headquarters.
Hans visits Mrs McElroy and Mr and Mrs Estes with kin. Albert McLaughlin from C C camps at Reserve NM visits relatives. Jaren Powell Ralph McCleskey and Rudy Lawson attend Pecos Fort Stockton basketball games. Barney Hubbs family visit with Mrs Hart. Funeral attendees for Neil Roberson include Mr Pope Mrs Arrington and others. T T Downs returns from El Paso. Stork brings eight pound one third son to A Willier Toyah Fort Worth. Bob McElroy visits from the ranch.
Notice invites bids for three groups of materials for hall construction including lumber brick cement hardware plumbing and fittings and electric wiring and fixtures. Plans and specs available from City Secretary. Bids require a five percent certified check and will be opened January 27 1934 at City Hall by the City Council.
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