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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
1
The column announces a short hiatus for the Out Our Way editor and crew. They depart for a few days in the mountains hoping for milder weather and a relaxing break, joking about Pecos recent turmoil and aiming to return with renewed energy and a Cloudcroft vibe.
Postmaster M. W. Collie outlines 73rd Congress changes affecting duties and revenue. A 10 cent tax applies to mail to restricted recipients, money orders incur new cashing fees, and a duck stamp adds $1 for hunters. A straight six cent per ounce rate replaces previous mixed rates. Postmasters also safeguard veterans pension checks.
A CCC drouth relief camp is planned for Balmorhea Reeves County as part of relief efforts. Army officers and engineers inspected a 40 acre tract south of Head Spring for a camp to house about 200 men with bathing facilities. The project includes a State Park development and an observatory at Carpenter Hill.
Dr George H Garrett of Monahans arrived in Pecos Tuesday to assist Dr O J Bryan. He fills the vacancy left by Dr Weaver who went to the reserve in El Paso. Garrett will stay several months and return periodically to Monahans to attend his patients.
The Baptist softball team exploded for 26 runs against Mercantile Telephone Co. on Thursday night, winning 26 to 18. Matejowsky pitched for the Baptists while Baker caught. McNew pitched and Poer caught for Mercantile.
Five minutes after opening the case in Odessa jurors found Paul Critton not guilty in the June trial for the street murder of Joe Williams. Williams died from a fractured skull after an altercation when Critton allegedly struck him as he fell onto a curb near a store. Both men were oil field workers.
Two out-of-town softball games mark the week as Pecos sends its All-Stars to face Midland tonight and the Mercantile Telephone Co. travels to Wink for a Sunday afternoon showdown. A large Pecos crowd is anticipated for the Midland game.
Two Pecos men visited Mentone for the Fourth of July celebration and were arrested by Sheriff Hardin Ross. They were jailed together, a local record for the town, while their holiday revelry was described as large and unruly.
Seventeen Pecos boys leave for the Concho Valley Council camp near San Angelo Texas for two weeks of camping scouting and woodcraft under expert leaders. The trip is led by De Vere Luke and includes Junior Bumgardner Charles Nicolls Eugene Donnell Billy Cole Roberson Jack Oglesby Bobby Wilcox Claire Wicker Garland Card Carl Porter Charles Ward Billy Campbell Jerry Files Billy Ellis Billy Beck Johnnie Correll Paul Floyd and Fred Beauchamp.
Scout Troop 61 Barstow is represented at Camp Dove Creek near Mertzon by Woodrow Eehols John Davis Gordon Black Vance Black and Jim Trott. They left Tuesday and will spend a week at the camp.
County Agent Ted Johnson moved from the Chamber of Commerce office to larger quarters in City Hall this week. The cattle buying program and increased duties required the move to accommodate staff and workload. he thanked the city fire department the chamber of commerce and Mayor Toliver for their assistance.
Dr. C. Gipson returned home Thursday night after a fishing trip near Corpus Christi.
Money for the Red Bluff project moves forward as the Federal Power Commission recommends delivering an executed bond to Chapman and Cutler for final approval. R. N. Couch and J. H. Miller prepare to travel to Austin to finalize bonds for immediate registration and loan closing.
The Barham Drilling Co plans an immediate campaign south and southeast of Pyote with about thirty workers relocating from other areas. Local housing is scarce forcing some workers and families to seek lodging in Pecos. Initial work includes six wells for the California Co sixteen miles southeast of Pyote, with more wells to follow after completion.
Reeves County expects the Saragosa road relief project to begin once the State Highway Department issues the work order. Engineer G B Finley awaits authorization from Austin as the site office holds up the start. A CCC style camp for about 200 men will be established locally.
Seven Pecos men will enroll in the government CCC camp. Applicants must be on relief rolls and aged 18 to 45. Fifteen have applied. selections depend on physical fitness and family relief need. Families with one member at the camp will be taken off relief rolls. No approval list released yet.
Government moves to fast track the 300000 PWA loan for Pecos soft water facilities. H P Davis reports swift progress in completing contract and bond transcripts, with city officials optimistic about meeting requirements and avoiding delays despite a busy Washington office.
R Helland of Pyote received a three year and two day sentence for Christmas Day 1930 theft of oil well tools from D E Klinger of Pecos. Tools traced from Grandfalls to Holland then Pyote. jury verdict delivered after five minute deliberation at Andrews District Court. District Judge J A Crane presided with William L Kerr as prosecutor.
The five year old son of Simon Flores on the J. H. Miller farm near Burstow was bitten on the calf Friday while playing at home. He was rushed to town and given anti venom by Dr Black. He showed steady improvement and was considered out of danger. The snake was about three feet long with several broken rattles.
Barstow's inexperienced softball team fell to the seasoned Retailers 15 to 3 on Wednesday night under electric lights. The Barstow squad surrendered 11 runs in the first three innings, then tightened but could not close the gap as errors and heavy Retailer hitting built the final margin. Mount and Wadley officiated as umpires.
Buck Simmons Swain Thomas Joe Bob Kelton and Junior Hudson traveled to El Paso Wednesday and returned Thursday night in a brief regional excursion.
J Bisset Texas Relief Commission district engineer visited the Valley to inspect projects for Relief Roll labor use. A joint Balmorhea Independent School District trustees and Balmorhea Irrigation District directors meeting approved two tentative public work projects a Mexican school addition and irrigation system improvements likely to receive labor as available.
Reeves County joins a state cattle buying program amid drought relief. Since July 6 more than 3000 cattle purchased, about 500 condemned and slaughtered. Prices range from four to twelve dollars for unfit cattle and five to ten dollars above market for prime beef. Cattle are inspected by Dr. Chas W Dunn and appraised by H C Finley. shipments go to Texas canneries or federal facilities if needed.
Roy Ware withdraws from the constable race citing state law that forbids a state employee from holding public office. His friends regret his decision as he cannot continue his candidacy this week.
Two of Pecos area’s oldest residents, Uncle John Prewit and Uncle Jerry Ashworth, departed Saturday to the Old Soldiers' Home in Austin. Both had voted absentee ballots prior to their departure.
Mr and Mrs Keith Camp and Harry Hinkle departed Thursday for Cloudcroft New Mexico to spend several days enjoying a northern highland retreat.
Doty spent the week in Toyah and Balmorhea meeting voters and pressing his bid for county and district clerk.
Mrs J S Sharp and her children arrived at Medille on Tuesday to spend several weeks visiting her father, T H Beauchamp.
Cattle buying in Ward county by the Government has grown to about 4000 head listed with many shipped. J E Tubb, a Monahans rancher, offered 2200 head the largest lot so far. Inspection on this herd not yet completed as carloads depart from Monahans and Pyote. Condemned animals are shot after inspection while others are held by the Relief Administrator and fed until shipment.
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