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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
1
The State Highway Commission launches a program along the Bankhead to plant native Texas flora at highway approaches and bridge sites. Big yuccas symbolize the west as the department aims for greener, more attractive routes over time.
The fhre post office in Orla moved about a quarter mile to the new highway where Hall Olds relocated his filling station and grocery store to keep pace with the times. A visit by a post office inspector and local postmaster covered Red Bluff site options, with a decision to come. Democrats of America plan a February 3 convention in Lubbock with Y D groups forming statewide to recruit young involvement, while Texas politics keeps the same familiar leadership.
Albert Cooksey of 1090 ranches in Loving County credits unusually mild winter weather with delaying cattle feed purchases. He notes that a harsher season could have ruined many cattlemen by now.
Reeves county sheriff reports a surge in poll tax payments ahead of January 31. Four hundred issued this week, total 755, well above half the expected amount. Sheriff Louis Roberson says they anticipate 1200 or more payments with six days left. Citizens urged to pay to avoid last minute rush and ensure voting participation.
William L. Kerr announces his bid for re election to the 109th judicial district seat. He serves six counties Loy ing Ward Reeves Winkler Crane and Andrews and aims to visit voters to express appreciation for first term support.
Final tally shows 221 voters with 220 approving and 1 opposing the 2,600,000 Red Bluff Water Power Control District bond. Only Cedarvale district diverged with 12-1. Qualifications required 1932 poll tax and residency by landowners.
Reeves county motorists rush to license 1954 plates with 540 vehicles registered this week, 460 cars and 80 trucks. 1200 licenses expected by February 1 before a 20 percent penalty. Highway Patrol warns no extensions this year. driving with last year’s plates after February 1 risks 100 to 700 dollars in fines.
Lockhart returns from Fort Worth and says oil men are rethinking west Texas drilling amid wet tests in south and east Texas. He notes a shift toward west Texas oil wealth and expects a surge in eastern drilling as the oil industry redraws its priorities.
County administrator reports 217 men still employed on work projects though some counties have suffered deeper cuts. The CWA force in Reeves County has not yet faced reductions despite widespread slashing of allotments.
Jerrell Barnett, three years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. J A Barnett of Red Bluff Texas, was missing for nearly four hours last weekend but was found safe and sound. His parents had left to hunt mesquite wood while Jerrell wandered off with his grandfather in Reeves County. The boy showed no excitement upon his return.
Lions Club sponsors a Rivera Puppeteers marionette performance at the city high school auditorium Monday night. The Los Angeles troupe tours coast to coast and will donate all proceeds to drilling a well at Rotary Field, aiding local institutions and providing first class entertainment.
Workmen lay the foundations for a new municipal building as scaffolding and initial construction progress appear. After months of inactivity, a active work crew is visible and the outline of the structure takes shape.
A. M. Steele, a clerk at the local post office, has recovered from November injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Breman Texas and will return to duties here next week.
Burglars broke into Pecos Auto Supply on the highway opposite Foxworth Galbraith Lumber and stole tires, batteries, and auto accessories valued at more than $250. They entered through an east window. 28 new Goodyear tires were taken along with a battery or two. City Marshal L H O'Neil found the window open after midnight and police searched the area with no trace of the burglars or loot.
Arthur Droes and Chris Kitsos, owners of Bluebonnet Coffee Shop, begin construction of a larger cafe at the southwest corner of First and Oak. The current building will be 50 feet south while the new 29 by 40 foot structure rises with ornate design and new fixtures to match the established business.
Red Bluff Board of Directors will receive bids at a meeting scheduled for Monday. Bids will be opened for the damsite office building and cottages, the transmission line to the damsite, steel for construction, and cement hauling from El Paso to the damsite.
County Agricultural Agent Ted Johnson received a telegram from the Department of Agriculture in Washington authorizing an extension of the time limit for fence of pool agreements on cotton options from February 1. The extension is of importance to growers in the area.
The piece urges buying a tag this weekend to fund diphtheria immunizations for Reeves County school children. It notes the medicine costs about 140 dollars, the health nurse Betty McCandless arranging injections by local physicians, and that the health unit has no funds, with a countywide Day planned for support.
The Enterprise reports a peak week for West Texas oil with two new Loving County locations, seven Ward County tests showing activity, and ten Ward locations announced. Reeves County centers on the Freels test in section 21 block 2 H and G N, with 1500 feet of oil in the well and the well shut awaiting Mr. Freels' return from Chicago to proceed with a shot.
Fred Bannowsky, manager of the Quickway Truck line, authorizes the Enterprise to list his name as a candidate for county commissioner in precinct No. One. A longtime Pecos resident, he is active in municipal affairs and hopes to meet voters personally before election time.
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