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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1937
Page
4
Austin July 1 Dr Geo W Cox Texas state health officer cautions the public about dangers of holiday celebrations ahead of the Fourth. He warns of auto accidents explosives wounds and tetanus risks and urges prompt medical treatment for injuries and safe swimming practices to prevent drownings.
Sam Prewit was recently elected Pecos director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Dudley Yard. The note recalls early war airplanes in Tripoli and the Balkans and urges cautious holiday activities to keep memories joyful.
Pecos hosts the world’s first jackrabbit derby at the rodeo grounds with Man O’ War Entrprise entry favorites to win. The event attracts local spectators who expect a fast, thrilling race as rabbits line up at the barrier for a high stakes finish.
In and Out of Town reports Beverly Vaughan visiting Fort Worth while John Camp recovers from surgery locally. J. Camp of Fort Worth visits relatives as W. E. Reeder family aids daughter in Alpine after appendectomy. Mrs. Gid Rowden moves to El Paso to stay with son Tony Rowden. A. R. Hinkle regains mobility after illness. Dallas visitors Tom McAfee and daughter stop in Pecos. Willis Moore and wife of Washington D C pass through en route to Roswell. Gilbert Murray and daughters host in Wink. J. T. McClure recovering at home. Mary Owens improving after illness. Los Angeles native Mrs. Harold Link and son Rex visit Pecos, visiting Judge and Mrs. Browning. Link returns for a lengthy visit.
Mr and Mrs J B Couch returned Tuesday evening from a wedding trip to Santa Fe and other New Mexico points. Mrs Dewey Richburg and Bud Owens were weekend guests at the Green McCombs ranch in the Guadalupe Mountains last weekend. Accompanying them were Mr and Mrs J B Heard who will stay there indefinitely.
Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Titus travel Thursday to Austin for a combined business and pleasure trip with their two young grandsons joining later. Mrs. Clarence Harper and son Dick of El Paso stay with Mrs. E. L. Collings. John Nelson of El Paso visited with the Collings family as they head north for a vacation.
Auto supply in Pecos Texas advertises Federal Mogul connecting rod and main bearings. The note targets car owners facing engine wear and promises stock at Pryor Auto Supply.
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