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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1936

Page

3

Southwestern Life Shows High Liquidity Despite Market Shifts

Analysis of Southwestern Life Insurance Company balance sheet notes strong liquidity with net liabilities to policyholders under 27 million dollars. The firm holds government bonds, cash, and high grade municipal debt, plus real estate holdings including the home office building. Total insurance in force nears 1.2 billion with about 46,000 Texas lives covered.

Southawestern Life Texas Powicrholders Comany Lewes

Pecos county news highlights from Reeves county and beyond

Milestones and town notes fill the column with reports of residents returning home and preparing for travel. Militia and church figures travel for events. local officials discuss relief administration and tax collection while plans form around the Townsend pension proposal.

Port Worth Drunk Caller Detained by Police

A Port Worth dispatcher relayed a call about a man drunk who was to be picked up at 11 tonight. Radio patrol officers arrested him at 11 17, as he was thoroughly intoxicated. Also mentioned is George McVey leaving for San Antonio after a four year transfer with Shell.

Sheriff Recaptures Notorious Jail Escapee Barnes

Sheriff Louis Roberson and local officers yesterday recaptured Lee Barnes who escaped Reeves County jail in July. Barnes, described as one of the county’s most daring inmates, was captured after fleeing to Oklahoma.

Louis Roberson Reeves County Lee Barnes Barnes Oklahoma

Toliver Miss Mary Katherine Honored on Baylor Belton Honor Roll

Miss Mary Katherine Toliver daughter of Mr and Mrs A Tolliver was listed among those receiving honors on the Baylor Belton honor roll for the past semester.

Mary Katherine Toliver 3. A. Tolliver Baylor Belton

Pecos Couple Wed At Carlsbad Cavern Rock of Ages Ceremony

Burton Williams and Kathleen Harmon of Pecos married at Carlsbad Cavern beneath the Rock of Ages. Rev. H. M. Weldon performed the ring ceremony in the cavern records were updated with a flashlight photo. The newlyweds, attended by Mrs. Ben Pate, plan to settle back in Pecos after a visit to Carlsbad with the cavern superintendent.

Carlsbad Burton Williams Kathleen Harmon Youngs Pecos H. M. Weldon Ben Pate Croom Boles Mrs. Williams

Lenox Riley Lohr Named NBC President

Maj. Lenox Riley Lohr, ex GM of the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago, is elected president of the National Broadcasting Company. He succeeds Merlin H. Aylesworth, who asked to be relieved of his duties.

Maj Lenox Riley Lohr Chicago National Broadcasting Company Merlin H. Aylesworth

Reduce Accidents By Studying Cause

AUSTIN UF i-Texas plans to cut traffic fatalities after April with a new driver's license law. Inspector J D Moffatt of the Department of Public Safety says compulsory accident reports will help pinpoint where crashes happen and reveal causes to enable safeguards.

Austin UF i Texas J. D .Moffatt Department of Public Safety

Tree ancient Grant specimen aged nearly four millennia

The General Grant, a mighty Ne quoia oak like tree, is measured at 36 1 2 feet through and is nearly 4000 years old. A popular Chinese dessert is described as partly made from octopus.

Eddie J. Schroeder named to U S speed skating team

Eddie J. Schroeder of Chicago was chosen by the American Olympic Association as a member of the United States Olympic speed skating team to compete in the German winter Olympics against top world speed skaters.

Eddie J. Schroeder Chicago American Olympic Association United States

Study Club Reviews A. J. Cronin Novel

The modern Study club met at Mrs C Finley’s home Monday at noon. After business and drill, members reviewed The Stars Look Down by A J Cronin with Mrs Ped Johnston presenting a fine resume and a general discussion following.

Study Club A. J. Cronin The Modern Study Club Johnston

Hamby fires 20-shot 100 yard group within one inch

Charlie Hamby of Atlantia 7 is credited with the smallest 100 yard group for 20 shots, all within an inch of each other, setting a remarkable mark for precision shooting.

Charlie Hamby Atlantia 7

Relics Dug Up in Rayy Ruins Reveal Perso Islamic Past

Archaeologists uncover artifacts in the ruins near Rayy in Persia, shedding light on the early urban center that birthed Harun al Rashid. Discoveries point to trade, daily life, and cultural links in medieval Persia.

Rayy Persia Harur al Rashid

Lip cancer linked to pipe and cigar smoking says physician

A physician notes in his experience cancer of the lip is rare except among pipe and cigar smokers. He also recalls that the original name of the Hawaiian Islands was the Sandwich Islands.

All Lines of Construction Specializes in Remodeling and Repair Work

All Lines of Construction highlights remodeling and repair services across residential and commercial projects. The firm emphasizes kitchen and bathroom renovations, siding, drywall, flooring, and custom carpentry with a focus on quick turnaround and quality craftsmanship.

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