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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
1
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce discusses launching a Trans-Pecos Fair with local support. County Agent Ted Johnston backs the plan, aiming for September or October to showcase regional crops and crafts, starting small and growing into a regional institution.
In Pecos and Reeves counties political interest rises with new announcements for local offices. Only two candidates filed for the city election in April while county roles see incumbents seeking re election and new challengers emerging including J B Woolfolk Louis Roberson Hollis Smith Isola DeRacy J J Pope Reeves Burchard Halsey Glover Stock Ingle J B Hudson B A Oden Bud Hart.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposed Trans-Pecos fair in Pecos with no action. Barney Hubbs led the talk at a luncheon as Ben Smith promised more details at the next meeting. The plan envisions fall dates, possibly combining with a rodeo, featuring oil development and regional agriculture.
Red Bluff Water Power Control District reports PWA approval this week for about 180000 in contracts let in December. Final signing expected by February 1 to issue work orders and start construction on the Grandfalls powerhouse, 56 miles of 33 000 volt transmission lines, and five substations by Brown & Root Inc. of Austin.
Sixteen members of the 42 Gulf Oil geophysic crew moved to Pecos last weekend to operate east of town. The team, based in Patterson building on Second Street, declined to reveal exact sites. Headed by R. B. Kerbow, the temporary staff includes families and several individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Kerbow, Mr. and Mrs. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Hersch, Mr. and Mrs. Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, B. C. Wallace, H. A. Jenkins, Don Jones, Lynn Keidler, J. I. Hall, J. R. Boone, Julius Johnston, Ned Brookes, plus a Wickerman and Crawford.
In West Texas exploration news the Richardson Oils No 1 Marie Elizabeth Brown near Pecos shows oil in sand from 2676 to 2681 feet with drilling at 3200 feet in anhydrite. Barnett Petroleum No 1 Ely near Toyah shut down at 3778 feet in lime with fresh tasting water. Ohio Oil No 1 Pophem near Gilmore has spudded. Barnett No 1A Johnson in Loving County halted at 3846 feet with salt water. Michigan Gas and Oil No 6 Kyle in Kyle pool produces 48 barrels daily after a recent shot.
J. B. Hudson Reeves county treasurer has authorized The Enterprise to list his candidacy for re election. He is an longtime local official who says his past record and experience as treasurer will allow him to provide more efficient service if re elected.
L A Wood state superintendent visits Pecos elementary and high schools for a Monday assembly. Supt Woods, deputy Sue B Mann, and music supervisor Nell Parmley stay Sunday night and Monday. Musical numbers by elementary choral club and high school band directed by Aileen Love and Wesley C May. Woods to give remarks.
The Pecos Federal Savings and Loan Association re elected Clarence Bell as president Albert Sisk as vice president Marvin Cowan as secretary treasurer and S M Precit and Albert Sisk as three year directors. Other directors are J C Wilson L W Anderson. Attorney Roy Biggs and appraisers R G Middleton Ralph Williams and Harry W Hinkle were named. The association paid a 2 percent dividend on Dec 31 and 3 1/2 percent for the year, with prospects for 4 percent annually. Local investments total over 24000, nearing the 25000 goal set with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock. Investments are insured up to 5000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
Halsey Glover county commissioner for Precinct No 1 formally announced his candidacy for re election this week. He cites his first term record and pledged to run the county office with efficiency and honesty if returned to office.
L. H. ONeil also known as Red ONeil a special city police officer formally announced his candidacy for city marshal. He urged citizens to judge his past record and pledged to enforce the law with courage and courtesy to protect and fairly serve the public.
Miss Sue Mildred Johnston and Madeline M. Wagner with Sisters Frances and Aloyssuis returned after several weeks in Puebla Mexico. They then moved to Saragosa where they plan to reside in the future.
Ira Jones a 34 year old Magnolia Petroleum Co employee surrendered at Winkler County courthouse after killing Wesley H. Reynolds a service station operator. Reynolds was shot seven times with a army 45 while pleading for his life. Jones was arrested by Justice of the Peace and jailed. Reynolds survived by a 17 year old brother and his Snyder parents.
The Pecos Lions Club enjoyed a musical program at their regular luncheon on Wednesday. Richard Cox and Robert Lewis performed piano numbers as the highlight of the event.
The Unemployment Census Administration reports 173 Reeves County residents wholly unemployed, 141 men and 32 women, with 127 men and eight women partly unemployed. County population estimates affect the unemployment rate, with higher surrounding rates in Presidio. Individual town figures were not released.
Elmer Wisdom returned from Oklahoma to face forgery charges and received a two year penitentiary term. H. H. Murray also convicted of forgery and passing a forged instrument with a two year sentence. The DA Kerr secured six months and two forty five day jail terms and a thirty day term for drunken driving by Mexicans. No acquittals. several cases were dismissed by Judge J. A. Drane.
Isora DeRacy, a former deputy in Reeves county sheriff's office, formally announced her candidacy for county and district clerk. She cites experience in the sheriff and abstract offices and pledges honesty impartiality and high efficiency if elected.
A. W. Carothers announced the Mentone President's Ball will be held January 28 in the Mentone school building. The event is part of a nationwide drive to raise funds for infantile paralysis sufferers and aims to avoid clashing with other dances.
A mid term graduating class of 15 elementary students held their graduation exercises this morning at the high school auditorium at ten o'clock. The graduates will begin the second term in high school.
Uncle Bill Oden announced to the Enterprise his candidacy for re election as justice of the peace in precinct 1. He seeks a second term, citing two years in office and promising to run the court on an honest and just plane while serving taxpayers in precinct 1.
Bud Hart authorized The Enterprise to announce his bid for re election as constable of precinct No 1 in Reeves county. Hart is a veteran peace officer and long time resident. He promised to perform duties with courtesy and impartiality if re elected.
Stock Ingle, Reeves County Commissioner Precinct Four, announced this week his bid for re election. He has served since 1904 and is active in ranching and local business circles. He bases his candidacy on his record and pledges to run the county with efficiency honesty and impartiality.
Deputy Tax Collector Bill Cummings visits Balmorhea to help taxpayers pay 1937 taxes without a special trip. He will also be in Toyah on Saturday per a sheriff’s office announcement.
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