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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
1
A Pecos resident writes that old timers keep social life and business networks closed to newcomers. He cites few civic visits to new businesses, noting initial friendly reception that fades to ridicule for outsiders. The letter urges more inclusive chamber activity and genuine hospitality.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Warner home occupied by Mr and Mrs Warner near Cabot Carbon works in Wickett. About 50 road workers arriving to help saved most furnishings except units in the kitchen. Onlookers reported roof wiring as a possible ignition point.
The Pecos Lions Club tops District 2 T in Lions International Model Club contest with 133 points. Dalhart and McCamey share second at 111 points. Pecos also voted 10 to the Red Cross for relief on Wednesday.
The annual President's Ball at the Oasis ballroom this Saturday features Ray Maddox and his ten piece orchestra starting at 9 30. Jack Wills contributes five percent of gross receipts to the Warm Springs Foundation with seventy percent staying in Pecos for infantile paralysis aid and local cases. The Rotary Lions committees handle ticket sales with wide attendance expected under American Legion post auspices.
Pecos Rotary president Keith Camp named the entire club as a greeters group to welcome newcomers and help them feel at home. District Attorney Bill Kerr read a newcomer letter in the Out Our Way column, stirring debate over old timers meeting new residents and the risks of being taken in.
John Henry Meier of Balmorhea and James Wall bought the lease of Sinclair Service Station No 1 from J R Wells, who managed the station for the past year. The deal closed Saturday morning and the new owners began operations immediately inviting patronage.
Judge J. E. Stakey of the Red Bluff Water Power Control district inspected the dam on Monday and returned a report noting greater storage, with more acre feet of water than previously recorded.
January 30 is the last date for paying poll tax this year and gain voting privilege. County officials report 450 receipts issued yesterday and expect a larger number as voters anticipate possible state and national amendments this fall.
Beginning today and continuing two weeks, Department of Public Safety members conduct safety lane tests in Pecos and nearby. Sergeant George Schauer from headquarters in And, is in Pecos this week conducting the tests. The tests check brakes lights windshield wipers and horn to aid motorists and reduce accidents.
Moses A Durdin a Pecos resident for 26 years was buried Thursday at Fairview Cemetery after services at First Christian Church. Born December 25 1862 in Madisonville Georgia he moved to Pecos in 1910, ran a blacksmith shop then established a dairy on his farm. He died Wednesday from pneumonia aged 74.
Pecos country cattle topped the Fort Worth market as a carload of stocker steers sold by H. F. Anthony to Port Daggett and resold to a Tennessee feeder for $7.25 a hundredweight. The 480 pound light steer calves were part of three carloads Anthony sold, and the price set a market high by about one cent per pound over others on the day.
L. J. Rehm, hospitalized since last Monday after a horse fell on him, was discharged Wednesday and returned to his Casey ranch home. Initial reports cited a badly fractured rib and broken collarbone.
More than 200 independent operators, company reps and royalty owners attended the Railroad Commission hearing in Midland to define boundaries for major West Texas oil fields. Fields discussed included Scarborough Sayre Keyes Brow Altman Emperor Halley and Sealey in Winkler County and North Ward in Ward County. An accord on gas oil ratio was not reached and debate over testing methods in a pool continued.
R. L. Boone division accountant for the highway department returned Sunday from Austin and Waco where he attended meetings of department officials Friday and Saturday.
At a Tuesday luncheon the Pecos Chamber of Commerce voted to aid Loving County officials in securing a good road to the wild cat oil well on the Kyle ranch. Members proposed meeting with county commissioners to set a date for discussion and designating a route. Two options were suggested: via the Red Bluff dam or from the well to Mentone, with priority for first class access to Mentone.
Dudley Yard, chapter chairman, reports the Pecos valley Red Cross has already exceeded its flood relief quota three times. Contributions total $462.75 with towns yet to respond. National quotas began at 75 dollars and were doubled amid rising need as plans to reach at least five times the original amount were urged.
Mason Oil Company No. 2 Kyle in Loving county completed a second Delaware sand pool test. After delays from broken timber chain, 24 hour gauges produced 347 barrels of oil and 500000 cubic feet of gas, with a subsequent test yielding 244 barrels of oil in 24 hours. The well reached 3000 feet oil in 36 hours, located 18 miles northwest of Wheat pool and two miles west of Mason No. 1 Kyle.
R Henry Blackwell will continue as Pecos public schools superintendent for two more years, extending his tenure into 1939. He signed the January sixth contract at the first school board meeting of the year, the second two year pledge in school history after a 1935 precedent. Further contracts are expected in March.
Mr and Mrs S M Jones left Friday night for San Angelo to be with Mr Jones mother who was injured in an automobile accident there. They returned to Pecos on Sunday.
The Palace theatre in the Patterson building will reopen after remodeling. Gene Hendon of the Grand announced extensive renovations including new furnishings rugs drapes and upholstered seats a modern wide range sound system and a seven day operation under the UK theatres chain with admission prices of 10 and 20 cents.
Jacob Lesofsky of Brooklyn New York was instantly killed when his car overturned on highway 80 just outside Kent. He was a salesman of ladies ready to wear. The body was prepared for burial by Pecos Furniture Company and shipped to Brooklyn Wednesday night.
An appeal to Governors for highway patrolmen to serve in flood areas of Louisiana and Mississippi requests 300 men but a maximum of 60 can be spared. Four men await orders at Hotel Brandon and Morris Collie Jr of Van Horn awaits Army duty. 4 lieutenant in ROTC also referenced.
County Judge J B Woolfolk announces removal of the 1884 county courthouse with demolition bids to be sought at the February 8 commissioners court meeting. Officials will vacate about March 1 and temporary offices for 5 to 6 months are not yet secured while Trost and Trost of El Paso prepare plans for a new building to begin in April after a site earth test.
The city announces the completion of refunding and refinancing of all police indebtedness. Interest rates dropped from six to five percent, with bonds maturing in one to six years. Savings reduce annual interest for taxpayers, and portions of the Pe cos City Water System bonds due soon have been paid, reflecting efficient municipal management.
Gordon Lanier aged 15 born in Toyah and longtime Pecos area resident died in Honolulu January 6 from asphyxiation after entering a fumigated yacht cabin. His father B C Lanier learned of the death by telegram on January 7 delayed by strike and mail, services held in Honolulu January 7.
Mrs Russell Byall of Monahans spent Wednesday as a visitor in Pecos, stopping to see local sights and catch up with friends.
Ed Stigler was in Pecos on Thursday for a business visit. He spoke with local officials and toured the facilities to discuss potential investments.
C. O. Finley and County Agent Ted Johnston returned from El Paso after discussions with cattlemen from El Paso Hudspeth and Culbertson counties on legislation to protect ranchers from theft. The Pecos Valley Livestock Association started the campaign to raise funds statewide to back the proposed measures.
George B. Finley, head of a division within the Texas Highway Department, departed Austin on Wednesday morning to confer with the department on matters concerning his division.
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