Pecos residents urged to back accurate census effort
Pecos and nearby areas warn that an incomplete census could raise future taxes and misrepresent local growth. The piece explains census secrecy, 10 year impact, and calls for full participation to showcase economic development. It notes Pecos growth around 60 percent since 1930 and low unemployment. It also highlights Folsom reading The Enterprise to stay informed and his plans for the Eighth Court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome Pecos
Pecos
Trans- Pecos
Two Die After Collision Near Triangle Courts
Willie Mae Moorhead Needles and Leroy L. Lanum died after a crash east of Triangle Courts when Lanum’s car hit a truck driven by Bill Willis of Fort Worth. Needles died soon after. Lanum around 4 30 Monday. Willis slightly injured. toll for 1940 western patrol district rises to five. Funeral services for Lanum were held in Pecos and he was buried in Bartlesville Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Mae Moorhead Needles
Leroy L. Lanum
Lanum
Triangle Courts
Bill Willis
Fort Worth
Needles
E. M. Wells
Wells
R. D. Sallee
Willis
Capt. Wells
Pecos
Carlsbad
H. P. Lamum
Bartelsville
Okla
C. R. Stoidelman
Harrington
Kans
W. M. Turner
Reeves County Highway Plan Worth $75,000
Bell and Braden of Amarillo undertake $75,000 Reeves County projects beginning this week. About 30 workers start on improvements at the eastern end from Toyah eastward and along the Lewis Sheet Metal Shop to the Pecos River bridge, widening the structure and grading the approach. Engineer I. R. Titus says two larger jobs will run four to five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK
Bell & Braden
Amarillo
Reeves County
Toyah
Lewis Sheet Metal Shop
Pecos River
County Boundary Line
Lions Hear Songs and Activities At Luncheon
Lions Club luncheon covered Mexican songs by Toots Farnum and club reports. Rev. Oliver Harrison spoke on the Big Brother movement while Dr. J. I. Kincannon urged preserving the Indian relic collection owned by H. W. Haynie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toots” Farnum
Lions Club
Oliver Harrison
J. I. Kincannon
H. W. Haynie
Hobbs
Pecos
R. Henry Blackwell
JL. H. Nutt
Jim Durnal
Big Spring
McCamey
Lions Group
E. W
Bill) Endter
el Paso
Melvin Jones
Lions
Stephens Couple Welcome Baby Girl Judith Kay
Mr J H Stephens and wife of Pecos welcomed a daughter born Tuesday at Pecos Sanitarium. The newborn is named Judith Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stephens
Pecos
Judith Kay
Billie Mae Needles Remembered in Pecos Obituary
Mrs. Billie Mae Needles, nee Moorhead, born May 27 1909 in Pecos, lived there most of life. She married Earl Needles May 31 1930 and had a daughter Billie Joe. Survived by daughter, mother, sister, three brothers, and many relatives. A longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Needles
T. Y. Moorhead
Moorhead
Pecos
Earl Needles
Billie Joe
D. O. Hinson
Bob
Mentone
Onie
Bank of Pecos
Billie Mae
First Baptist Church of
Jess Heard Seeks Reeves County Commissioner Post
J B Jess Heard former Pecos city alderman announced his candidacy for Reeves County Precinct 4 commissioner. He served three years on the Pecos city council and is active in Knights of Pythias and Masonic circles. He promised a square deal and efficient service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Jess) Heard
Pecos
Enterprise
Reeves County
Heard
Knights of Pythias
Roswell
N. M
First 1939 soil program payments issued to Reeves County ranchers
Twenty four checks totaling 20009.02 were received this week under the 1939 soil conservation program. County Agent Ted Johnston said the first payments represent less than half the total and Reeves County ranchers earned between 60000 and 70000 for participation. About half the checks are in and a third of the total is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnston
Reeves County
New KP Officers Elected and Installed in Pecos Lodge
New Pecos Knights of Pythias officers were installed led by R D Penn elected chancellor commander succeeding Jess Heard. Lawson Goodrich becomes vice chancellor with Joe Kraus pellet Norman Eisenwine master of work Buck Jackson master of arms Emmett Beauchamp inner guard Archie Scott outer guard Ted Ruhlen re elected master of finance Bill Cummings keeper of records and seal Jack Gray exchequer Stock Ingle elected trustee for three years. Meeting time moved from Monday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Penn
Jess Heard
Lawson Goodrich
Joe Kraus
Norman Eisenwine
Buck Jackson
Emmett Beauchamp
Archie Scott
Ted Ruhlen
Bill Cummings
Jack Gray
Stock Ingle
Sister Frances Highlights Rotary Education Program
Sister Frances spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on educational work with Mexican children. She described allegiance to the American flag and patriotism as central to the program to make better Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Rotary
Rotary Club
Pecos Records 17 Degree Low In Cold Wave
A freezing cold snap gripped Pecos with a low of 17 degrees early Thursday, tying this year’s season low. By 7 30 a m the reading was 19 degrees and sub freezing temperatures persisted, while light snow melted and overcast skies raised hopes of moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
West Texas
Southern Union Utilities Co
Finnish Fund In Pecos Tops $60
The Finnish Relief Fund collected by The Enterprise surpassed $60 with $11.50 more from local friends. Pecos now shows a total of $60.50 and will forward all donations to Dallas. further gifts received by Saturday noon will be added to the weekly total. Contributors include Capt. M. L. Swinehart $1 Earl Bell $2.50 Mrs. Henry G. Russell $1 Clarence Mount $1 Billie Prewit $3 Mrs. Billie Prewit $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Finns
Pecos
Enterprise
Dallas
M. L. Swinehart
Earl Bell
Toll Accepts Trustee Appointment To Pecos School Board
R L Toll former Reeves County attorney and Pecos bar member has accepted a Pecos school board trusteeship to fill the expired term of Henry G Russell who did not qualify after last summer's election. Toll will serve until April and then be up for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Toll
Reeves County
Pecos
Toll
Henry G. Russell
President's Birthday Observed With Two Balls Here
Reeves County committee announces two dances to raise medical aid funds for crippled children. An old-time square dance is set for Tuesday night January 30 at the Oasis Ballroom with $1 per couple. A prize for best square dance team and oldest couple will be awarded. A second dance with a modern orchestra is planned for Saturday night February 3 at the same venue with admission $1.80 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bell
Reeves County
Oasis Ballroom
Bell
Pecos
Toyah
Kent
van Horn
Balmorhea
Two Boys Sentenced in Balmorhea Theft Case
District Judge J A Crane sentenced Jerry Poole 16 to reform school until 21 for theft of an automobile. Jack Moreau 17 drew seven years for hijacking and a two year auto theft term, to run concurrently. Both to be tried in Culberson County in April for hijacking a store there. Jose Ramon murder trial deferred. missing witness Mrs Islas unable to be located.
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J. A. Crane
Jerry Poole
Jack Moreau
Balmorhea
Poole
Moreau
William L. Kerr
Culberson County
Jose Ramon
Juan Islas
Pecos Group Attends Buffalo Trail Scout Council Meeting
Pecos was represented at the Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts annual meeting held at the Settles Hotel in Big Spring. Jim Durnal Dr. Bryan Lackey and Tom King traveled from Pecos in the afternoon with others to join the event.
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Pecos
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts
Settles Hotel
Big Spring
Jim Durnal
Bryan Lackey
Tom King
Poll Taxes Fall Behind 1938 Record in Reeves County
Reeves County shows only 453 poll tax receipts issued for 1940 this week, far behind 1938’s record pace. Sheriff Louis Roberson noted 24 exemptions and urged voters to pay early to avoid a last-minute rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Louis Roberson
Coffey Proves To Be Economical Traveler
R. W. Coffey the Pecos Valley Livestock Association inspector logged 31 643 miles on association business in 1939 with expenses of 670 64. His car expenses meals rooms and other items averaged 2 12 cents per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Coffey
Pecos Valley Livestock Association
Coffey
Woods Welcome Son at Pecos Hospital
To Mr and Mrs B A Woods of Kent a son was born Wednesday in a Pecos hospital marking a new arrival for the family in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Woods
Kent
Pecos
County Tax Revenues See Early 1939 Uptick
Eev es County officials reported 1939 tax collections reached 62 percent of total due after payments of 93 794 24 across county school and state funds. Taxpayers have 13 days left to pay without penalty with penalties rising through June and expected to surpass 80 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EEVES
George A. Maley
Maley
Louis Roberson
Pecos 20-30 Club Hosts First Guest Speaker
Capt. M. L. Swinehart, Pecos Chamber of Commerce secretary, was the first guest speaker at the newly formed Pecos 20-30 Club last week. Capt. E. M. Wells, commanding officer of the western district highway patrol, will address members at today's luncheon in Brandon Coffee Shop on Fingerprinting as part of the 20-30 objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Swinehart
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
E. M. Wells
Western District
Highway Patrol
Brandon
U. S
Steering Committee On Scouts Meets in Pecos
The newly organized Pecos steering committee for scouting met Tuesday to govern local activities within the Buffalo Trail Council. Members include Jim Durnal district chairman and Dr. Byron Lackey commissioner with duties in finance advancement leadership training health and safety and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Buffalo Trail Council
Jim Durnal
E. W. Beauchamp
R. H. Bell
M. F. Hill
Jack May
Rayman Pouncey
Joe Mason
Byron Lackey
Hearing Held On Marfa Odessa Truck Route Permit
The State Railroad Commission heard the contested permit request by Tom McCrary and Elite Truck Line to run between Marfa and Odessa via Pecos and Balmorhea. Proceedings in Pecos featured representatives for McCrary and Sunset Truck Lines with protestants including T A Russell and W O Read. The hearing follows a Third Court of Civil Appeals ruling invalidating a prior permit for the Alamo extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Folsom
Wink
Eighth Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
Pecos
Mr. Folsom
Enterprise
Ed Whitaker
Midland
RFC
Red Bluff
Folsom
State Railroad Commission
Tom McCrary
Elite
Marfa
Odessa
Balmorhea
James Kilday
B. L. Templeton
Railroad Commission
Robert Holliday
McCrary
Dorsey Hardeman
B. A. Carter
Robert T
Barstow Red Bluff Water Case Postponed
Burkholder v Red Bluff over Pecos River water allocation is postponed to the April term. District Judge J A Crane will oversee the plea and abatement hearing rescheduled this week.
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Burkholder
Red Bluff
Pecos
J. A. Crane
McMahan Couple Welcome Son David Wesley
To Mr and Mrs Robert Spec McMahan a son was born in Wellington Texas on Sunday He is named David Wesley The announcement notes the newborn as new family member and lists the birthplace and parent names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Robert
Spec) McMahan
Wellington
Texas
David Wesley
Balmorhea Land-Use Subcommittee Plans Windmill Upgrade
Reeves County Balmorhea sub committee drafted a plan to win Soil Conservation Service and Water Facilities Project approval. If funded, the project could bring 35 000 to 40 000 dollars for windmills and improvements across local farms and ranches. Participants include J J Bayles county agent Ted Johnston and other extension service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Soil Conservation Service
Ted Johnston
Balmorhea
J. J. Bayles
Extension Service Experimental Station
Neil B. Westerman
W. E. Moore
R. A. Moore
A. C. Schreyer
Pecos
W. W. Munn
Farm Security Administration
Pecos Valley Livestock Association barbecue draws West Texas figures
Close to 700 attendees heard from prominent livestock leaders this Saturday at the Pecos Valley Livestock Association barbecue and all day meeting. Notables include D A Bandeen Texas Chamber secretary and Charles Stewart Texas and Southwest Livestock Association traffic manager. Proceeds support Reeves Loving Ward Winkler 4 H Club calves projects and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Livestock Association
Ted Johnston
Livestock Association
Legion Hall
D. A. Bandeen
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Max Batley
Highland Hereford Association
Marfa
Midland
F E. H. Barron
Frank Reeves
Fort Worth
el Paso
Reeves-Loving- Ward-Winkler
Bell Resigns From Pecos School Board
W. E. Bell tendered his resignation as Pecos school board member to President W. W. Dean this week. Bell, a long serving trustee, had announced his candidacy for Reeves County judge and said he would not hold another elective post. He praised harmonious cooperation with the board and its work for the district. The board will act on the resignation at a meeting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bell
Pecos
W. W. Dean
Bell
Reeves County
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MH Census Bureau
Washington
Titus
Jess
Reeves
Lodge
Scout
Capt. Swinehart
Barstow-Red Bluff
J. D. Precit
College Station
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