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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
2
Ralph Lee cites a California survey showing 75 percent of fatalities involve drivers with eight years of experience and no prior accidents. He urges legal enforcement and public campaigns to correct the belief that only reckless individuals cause crashes, noting modern cars tempt speed and precision is no defense on crowded highways.
Governor James V. Allred strongly backs the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and urges Texans to join January 29 Birthday Celebrations. He plans to attend in Austin and commends organizer George Waverley Briggs for the humanitarian drive.
In Houston on January 20 two frightened African American burglars were arrested by policemen J. E. Kent and Col. Morgan after a home robbery attempt. One burglar admitted entering to rob but found another burglar already inside. Both suspects were jailed.
Mr and Mrs Tom McClure were visitors in Midland on Monday, stopping by local sites and meeting residents during their trip.
Rev and Mrs Herbert Hopper of West Park Church Houston were here several days recently. Rev Hopper was guest preacher Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Hopper is Miss Elizabeth Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Martin. We thank many kind friends for floral offerings and expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. Mr and Mrs W B Oates Mrs Flora Phillips Leon Bell.
Mrs. Hilliard Camp, Mrs. Keith Camp and Miss Irene Prewit spent several days visiting in El Paso and returned to Pecos on Wednesday.
Mrs Mac Kyle travels with Miss Gwen Chambers to Midland for a local visit this week, staying at a area residence and planning to meet local residents and attend community events.
Mrs. Oscar Medley, visiting from her Davis Mountains ranch to be with her mother Mrs. Whittenberg, has returned home. Mrs. Whittenburg is reported to be recovering from a serious illness.
Fort Worth prepares for the 42nd Southwest Exposition and Fat Stock Show from March 11 to 20. The event draws Texas ranchers with a twice daily world championship rodeo and horse show. Pete Knight, famed bronc rider killed last fall, will be missed. Cattle sheep hogs and horse displays rank among the nation’s top. Fat Stock Association will send five good exhibitors to boost interest.
Hereford cattle buyers from the Southwest will gather in Sweetwater for the 23rd auction of the Sweetwater Breeders Association on March 24. All cattle are guaranteed Gudgell Simpson breeding. Ed Gartin will conduct the sale following the March 3 purebred Herefords auction and the Nolan-Fisher county 4-H cows show on March 1 and 2.
Bill Collie manager of Col lie Electric Shop traveled to Fort Worth this week to attend a Frigidaire convention.
Bill McKeen of Odessa spent last weekend visiting with friends here, sharing time and conversation during his stay.
Caravan trains travel to Texas towns in February bearing invitations to a regional show. Organizers aim to attract local audiences with promotional stops and scheduled performances across multiple communities.
Mr and Mrs J C Wilson visited El Paso on Monday to see Mrs M L Vicker, Wilson’s aunt. Mrs Vicker, a farmer, is recuperating in an El Paso hospital after a major operation.
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