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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
1
A Pecos man suffered injuries in a collision near the Cherry and Fourth street intersection caused by limited visibility from a row of salt cedar trees. The writer argues these trees create a hazardous sightline and should be removed or relocated to improve safety.
The article commends the school board for restoring part of the pay cuts imposed on teachers due to budget shortfalls. It thanks those who paid back and current taxes and urges more citizens to contribute toward school tax funding.
The McDonald Observatory project is nearing completion in the Davis Mountains at 7000 feet. A 125 ton base supports a 125 ton dome on 26 steel wheels with a five horsepower drive. The dome can rotate to track celestial objects, carrying an astronomer and up to 20 others to any desired height.
L. E. Patterson announces reconstruction of the Cowan building destroyed by fire in 1920 into a modern popular price theatre with five adjacent store rooms. The project, starting around September 1, aims to reduce unemployment and reanimate Pecos downtown, with an estimated outlay of at least 15000 dollars.
The Retailers surged with a 6-run inning to pull away from the Wholesalers and win 30-11 on Thursday night in the city league game.
Friends of Bud Hart campaign to elect him by a write-in vote for constable in Precinct One. Hart has served in the office for several years and is seeking reelection through a write-in effort this week.
Carel and Ashton Ailes announce the purchase of Pecos Auto Supply from A A Harp across from R P Hicks Feed Store. The business name is changed to Ailes Auto Supply and the two young auto tradesmen bring years of Pecos experience to the shop.
Pecos Rotarians and Pecos Lions fought to a 13-13 tie in a close Thursday game. The score was 10-6 Rotarians at halftime, then the Lions tied 10-10, with both teams trading runs in the later innings. Bill Kerr pitched for the Rotarians and A. C. Caswell for the Lions. The clubs meet again next Tuesday.
Red Bluff district R. N. Coach and Secretary J. H. Miller are set to sign the $1000 bonds in Austin. After signing the 2050 bonds they go to El Paso National for execution, then to Chapman and Cutler in Chicago and PWA attorneys in Washington. Funds should be available soon.
Supt. R H Blackwell told the Pecos school board that a total of about 2000 dollars will be added for the next fiscal year affecting the superintendent teachers secretaries and janitors. Grammar school pay rises raise minimums to 750 for experienced teachers 720 for new ones high school staff to 600 with new hires at 840. Negro school term extended from seven to eight months. The board plans a 35000 dollar budget next year with current taxes about 18000 and delinquent taxes 8000.
Nearly 9,000 cattle have been bought in Reeves county under a federal relief program aiding drought hit ranchers. The purchases total about 125000 dollars for local cattlemen, with 4000 more head on file for inspection and purchase. Largest buyers include Jim Tubbs of Ward county and Van Zandt of the Lake ranch.
No new developments this week on the Balmorhea CCC camp proposal. State newspapers last week indicated Balmorhea would receive one of the new Texas CCC camps.
Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcox and family and Mr and Mrs John Oglesby departed Friday for the Boy Scout camp near Metrzon to bring back several boys currently in residence there.
The Pecos Sanitarium was moved this week from its former site to the new building at Fourth and Willow streets. The facility has been renovated with new equipment and painting completed. The white structure with a green roof is operated by Drs. Bryan and Garrett.
Mayor Toliver told Pecos Rotary Club the $240000 loan plus a $70000 labor grant will fund a municipal soft water system with no tax increase. The plan shields city property with a first lien and sets annual loan payments starting 1955. Estimated savings include lower insurance, soap costs, and wear on clothing.
Lion H. P. Davis spoke at the Brandon Coffee Shop on his Washington trip and Capitol City sights. The club voted to issue a softball challenge to the Pecos Rotary at Alkali Park next Wednesday, with Lion R. Henry Blackwell presiding.
Roy Ware withdraws from the race in VPre precinct One leaving a write-in contest. Harry Lambert asks supporters to write in his name and vouches to use a pistol ordered from the Hershey Chocolate Co if he wins.
Miss Isabel Herndon of the Home Service Department of the Texas Louisiana Power Co at Ft Worth travels this week to discuss the Easy Washer on Ironer with local households. Herndon represents the firm in home efficiency efforts and appliance demonstrations.
Miss Jane Looby arrived Thursday for a several days visit with her mother Mrs. W. N. Looby.
Martin Michel, manager of the Texas Louisiana Power Co., traveled to Fort Stockton on Thursday for a business trip.
ECOS cantaloupes are being enjoyed here this week. The first of the new crop arrived in downtown stores last Friday. By mid week the supply was fairly plentiful. Shipments have not yet started. The crop is expected to be short but quality remains high. The market in major national markets is firm.
Warmers in Reeves Ward and nearby counties are receiving state checks on pink boll worm claims. Many farmers have already gotten payments, with about 20 percent of face value being returned. The appropriation was insufficient to cover all claims, so payments are scaled to extend benefits to as many as possible.
Three small checks totaling less than 100 dollars have been received in Ward county for expenses tied to extermination work against the pink boll worm from 1929 to 1932. Reports say other counties have been paid in full, while Ward county claims amount to about 15 thousand dollars. The funds are discounted for immediate payment, and the source notes the state agriculture department handled claim perfection with an April deadline.
Reeves county jobs for the unemployed to start by Monday with a work order on the Saragosa road relief project. Crews to lay a caliche base near Hoban, lasting six to eight months, with possible black topping later. Labor lists will come from the local Relief Office and pay via that office. The highway department provides engineering and supervision.
Seventeen scouts from Pecos and Buffalo Trail Council left for a camp on the Coneho river near Merizon. The group enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, and cookery under expert scouters. DeVere Luke from John Tarleton, an experienced scout, leads the Pecos group. Work tickets allow some boys to earn money before school starts.
Dr. Garrett H. Garett, new associate of Dr. O. J. Bryan, plans to reside here permanently. Formerly with Dr. W. P. Meredith of Del Rio, he now leads the surgical work and fills the vacancy created when Dr. Wayne R. Weaver joined the Reserve Corps in El Paso.
The Express Company office was neatly decorated in red and green this week, reflecting the traditional express company colors.
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