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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
1
The nation marked Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthday with tributes congratulating him as a leading humanitarian. Judge Crane delivered a masterful address praising Roosevelt’s sincere efforts in fighting paralysis and his enduring commitment to public service.
A Pecos official urges a regional effort with neighboring towns. He proposes an inter-city committee to regularly visit, discuss problems, and determine what Pecos can do to help. The idea carries no charge.
The American Legion will sponsor the upcoming rodeo to be staged here next summer. Plans proceed while last year's event left unpaid bills. organizers seek a method to clear debts and properly compensate volunteers who contributed to the rodeo’s success.
Candidate Oden announces his bid for deputy of the Beate ine Precinei s E ieee and pledges impartial service. He urges support, stating he will cooperate with all and value voters' influence.
Mr and Mrs Charles Weinacht are proud parents of a son named Lows Alfred born January 23. Mother and baby are doing nicely and the family extends congratulations to the new arrival.
J B Daniels of Toyah who had been in a local hospital for several days has died and was able to return to his home Wednesday.
Sheriff Louis Roberson reported a surge at the Reeves County courthouse as residents rushed to pay poll taxes before the deadline. He expected receipts to surpass 1600 with about 400 more paid today, signaling improved business conditions and strong political interest this season.
KIUN Studios in Hotel Brandon Pecos Texas adds several new programs to its weekly lineup effective this week. The Forum, a weekly Thursday feature, is hosted by County Agent Ted Johnston with farming information for listeners. Local artists return to air including Flora Lee Cleveland Wesley May Horace Woodruff Millie Knox Mary Nabers Billy Fletcher and guests. Chuck Wagon Trails highlights old time brands with Steve Ward and the Cowboys Quartet featuring Guy Walker Horace Woodruff Leo Mears Noah Huggins.
Red O Neil announces candidacy for sheriff and assessor and collector in Reeves County. He emphasizes county residency two years and plans to improve efficiency and protection of people and property with courtesy and firmness.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Mark Runyon announce the birth of an eight pound son, James Carlson Runyon, at Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, on January 22. Dr Runyon serves as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Shelton, Connecticut. He is a former Pecosite, class of 1925.
The Great American Life Insurance Company presents a Sunday morning Go to Church program at Ss clock featuring Fort Stockton talent brought by DP. TD Jernign, the Fort Stockton company representative, will lead the event.
The international Sunday school lesson will be reviewed each Sunday morning at 945 o'clock in Ie Hall Loving county rancher hosts the program. A weekly feature airs on KAUN and involves local participants and station notice.
Reeves county voters are urged to re elect Richard L Toll for county attorney after several years in office. The candidate emphasizes impartial efficient service and promises to continue high standards. The newspaper endorses his candidacy to the voters.
Frank Anthony son of Mr and Mrs H F Anthony came back last week from Stephenville where he was a student at John Tarleton College and completed a term there.
Wintry blast affects West Texas with Pecos at 21 degrees Tuesday morning while nearby towns report snow sleet and rain. Orta Odessa Midhind Big Spring and Sweetwater face varying conditions with no livestock losses recorded yet and ranchers hopeful for farm benefits from the moisture.
The Reeves County commissioners ordered an election with petitions naming several hundred voters. Polls will open at county voting places including Pecos court house for the bond and option elections, with Toyah Balmorhea Saragosa and Red Bluff each having a presiding judge. Only real estate taxpayers render for taxation may vote in the bond election.
W. L. Hildeman of Atlanta Georgia writes to request continued delivery of the Enterprise for another year, expressing satisfaction with the paper and its local coverage.
A fragment notes an unusual weather occurrence on a Wednesday with overcast skies. A local observer claims it has been more than two years since such a phenomenon was seen, though records are unavailable and place names are unclear.
M D Cowan announces his candidacy for city secretary in Pecos pledging to administer the office to the best of his ability. A longtime local accountant and city treasurer, Cowan comes from a prominent family and is described as well qualified with extensive city affairs experience. The Enterprise endorses his bid.
Reeves county ex service men to receive about 90000 in soldiers bonus funds voted by the Congress under President Roosevelt. About twenty ex service men will get housing bonus certificates with application forms handled by Harry Clinton, American Legion service officer. Clinton said notices will be given when forms arrive and applications accepted at his office to receive buyers. The bonus payments are expected to boost local business and could total up to half a million dollars in the area.
Word reached this week that Pecos Federal Savings and Loan Association’s application for FHA mortgage insurance has been approved. The board meets to review minor changes to meet FHA requirements and discusses pending loan applications not acted on earlier.
Proponents urge replacement of the dilapidated Reeves county courthouse and jail to provide more room and proper records storage. Voters in Reeves county will decide on February for a 90000 bond issue to be matched by 75000 federal funds to build a new courthouse. The election is restricted to real estate owners who have paid poll taxes. Some counties expect strong support in Pecos while others foresee resistance outside Pecos.
Weather conditions delayed the Pecos river diversion project as its channel shifts and the concrete seal are postponed. Engineers expect continued work with favorable conditions to resume by March and aim to finish dam construction and site cleanup by October, marking a historic irrigation milestone.
Rev J B Scrimshire is in Roswell New Mexico this week speaking to young people aged 16 to 24 on Personal Religion at a week long Methodist revival. He plans to return to Pecos Saturday February 1 and will preach at both morning and evening services Sunday.
Mrs. A. B. Cooksey and son Melvin returned Sunday from Glendale California to join Ab who came earlier this year. They have engaged apartments at the H. N. McKellar residence. Welcome back to Pecos. We are glad to have you with us again.
Lob Starley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J FE Starley, is ill with the flu.
A misfired explosion near the courthouse caused a brief blaze in a truck parked about one hundred feet south of the building. Firefighters contained the flames after the engine district responded and no injuries were reported.
Martin R. Waddell age 39 an oil company employee died Tuesday after inhaling gas fumes while gauging a tank near Odessa Funeral services were held at Jones Russell Chapel in Colorado He is survived by his wife two children one brother and four sisters.
George Daniels visited the office while in Toyah for a shopping trip and renewed his subscription, signaling ongoing demand for local services.
Oscar Warren seeks the City Marshall office in Avett as voting occurs this week. He vows to maintain peace and order, administer affairs impartially, and attend strictly to official duties.
Mr and Mrs John Ivy traveled from Arkansas to England two weeks after the sudden death of Mr Ivy s father. The family arranged funeral details and expect to resolve estate matters in the coming days.
L. F. Buchanan visited the office yesterday to renew his subscription and to send the Interprise to his brother Po Hi in Ventura California.
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