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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
1
The Pecos Rodeo draws big crowds and strong local business, showing money spent in town, kept at home, and benefits for Pecos merchants. The American Legion deserves credit, and the piece suggests a town wide effort next year with a barbecue, a Pecos Chuck Wagon, an Old Timers parade, and coordinated details between groups.
The article notes the film Viva Villa coming to the Grand for Sunday and Monday, expected to draw interest in the region. It recalls how Villa’s name once caused fear along the Rio Grande and Pecos, with many locals witnessing his actions or hearing battles, and claims the picture is historically substantial and a standout of the year.
Pecos welcomes a modern steam laundry after months without service. Roger Tyler of Marfa has bought the Pecos Laundry assets and building, plans remodeling to open as Tyler Steam Laundry with new equipment and a new truck. The phone remains 210. L A Bridewell, Dallas veteran with 25 years in the trade, is hired as manager.
Judge J. B. Starley representing Red Bluff district traveled to Ft Worth and Austin this week in connection with the project. The status remains about the same with the first requisition payment expected around July 15. Several officials of the S S J Grove Contracting firm are in attendance.
The federal drouth relief cattle program will move at least 10 000 cattle from pasture in Reeves Ward Winkler and Loving counties near Pecos with no stated cap while a 150 000 dollar payout to ranchers is planned. County agents and local officials list appraisers clerks veterinarians and registration offices with Reeves county led by Ted Johnston and Edwin Finley coordinating. Continued details to follow on Page 4.
At the RODEO corner in Pecos City a mix of cowboys old timers businessmen and politicians mingled as Henry Slack and Bill Coalson met for the first time in years. Officials announced a $300000 PWA loan for a soft water project with drafting of bond agreements underway in Washington and a 60 day prelude plus six months for construction.
Miss Gladys Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Lewis of Pecos was elected Queen of the 1934 Rodeo on opening day. She appeared in a cowgirl outfit and presided over day two. Prizes included a $10 oil permanent wave from Zimmer Beauty Shop a riding habit from Kingston Manufacturing Company and a Grand Theatre season ticket. The most courteous cowboy won a saddle from the Legion and then a court ceremony followed.
Three Illinois youths escaped Reeves county jail last Thursday night and hid from deputies near Arno around noon Friday. They stated they fled through Mexican town to the river and northward, carrying only clothes, and were captured and returned to Illinois to face theft charges for a motorcycle theft.
Maury Hughes of Dallas, secretary of the Democratic State Committee and Texas gubernatorial hopeful, spoke Tuesday morning before a large Pecos audience. He urged a fairer tax burden for cattlemen and ranchers, backed repeal resubmission, and advocated aligning state liquor laws with federal policy. He also pressed for highway construction and stronger legal enforcement to improve services.
The Pecos rodeo on July 4 drew about 4000 attendees for three days of events. Rodeo officials praised smooth organization and strong cowboy times while the Legion company calculated profits, noting the financial success. A colorful parade showcased cowboys and cowgirls with prizes awarded for best dress and decorated shirts.
The Pecos Rodeo results released by general manager Carl M. Eddins show winners across days and finals. Curtis McElroy claimed multiple firsts with times around 17 seconds, Jack Sellers and Elmer Jones earned several seconds and thirds across events in Del Rio and nearby towns.
A trim mare named Clara Bow, owned by L. E. Cook of McCamey, won the quarter mile free-for-all in a five-horse race during the Legion celebration on July 4. Nsora DeRacy’s horse was second, Birdie Brown’s horse third. Clara Bow finished second in the 3 8 mile free-for-all as Jack Shisler’s horse won. The X ranch won the relay with Keesey Duncan second. A good crowd attended, and $100 gate was realized.
The Broadway of America Highway association plans a publicity campaign costing about 20000 to promote the Broadway route across the continent. R H Turner new executive secretary visited Pecos and spoke with local business leaders about advertising in newspapers and magazines and the possibility of a talking picture to broadcast the route's advantages.
Clyde Bradford, candidate from Grandfalls seeking the SSth district seat, attended the celebration here on the third and fourth.
W. C. Spencer becomes sole owner of Pecos Cleaners after buying out Mrs. H. Beauchamp Jr. Spencer has partnered in the business for several years and now operates it alone.
The government authorized local relief to issue feed loans through the Farm Credit Administration. Farmers may borrow up to 4.00 per head for cattle and 2.00 per head for range cattle, monthly with 5 1 2 percent interest. No cap on farms or borrowers. loan terms protect mortgaged farmers by delaying foreclosure until January 1, 1936. As of now Reeves county has no applicants.
Improvements have boosted the Grand theater cooling system and it is now working splendidly. On July 4 the thermometer inside the theater read 83 while outside it showed 103, with many compliments heard on the system.
Miss Willette Duncan leaves Mona han office to join Southern Union Gas in Carlsbad after the Mona han office closes this week. She departs Thursday to begin her new duties.
Beverly Chambers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chambers, won first place in the bathing beauty revue at the Boulder swimming pool earning a $10 prize from E. B. Kiser. Edith Bond took second with a $6 prize from the American Legion, and Edith Carlyle finished third with a $4 prize from the American Legion. A large crowd attended as contestants paraded banners from local firms and spectators lined the pool area.
Mrs. Robert Stephenson celebrates a July 4th win after taking home a $75 prize at the Grand Theatre Tuesday night July 3.
Pecos plans organize a second Scout troop led by Scout Master Jack Camp with Pecos Rotary Club sponsorship. The required quota for charter is expected to be enlisted very shortly.
Ollie B. Webb, assistant to the president of the Teas and Pacific Railway Co., from New Orleans, met with local cantaloupe growers Tuesday to review shipment prospects for the coming summer.
Dan Constas proprietor of the Brandon Coffee Shop returned Sunday night from a two weeks visit that took him to Marlin Texas Shreveport and New Orleans.
Dave Wood Bozeman earned a registered pharmacist certificate from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy after qualifying on Saturday.
The Southern Union Gas Company finished replacing about ten blocks of a 6 inch main pipe along the eastern entrance of town. District Manager H. Beauchamp Jr. cites a cost around $3500 for the project.
Judge J A Drane and Mrs Drane departed Fort Worth on Wednesday night as he attended sessions of the state bar association.
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