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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
10
Texas charters granted in June rose above May with 130 charters and 1.89 million dollars in capitalization. Net gains contrasted by year long declines, as out of state charters fell 29 percent from May but rose 4 percent year over year. Six firms had capitalizations of 100 thousand dollars or more, versus two in May.
Billy Beck a 13 year old Pecos resident injured his right wrist after a fall at a scout camp near Merizon. His parents were delayed by authorities and had to return to Pecos, shortening his camp stay.
The Grand theatre prize in the money drawing has risen to $75 for the third time since its inauguration. Last Tuesday the winning number holder was absent, increasing the prize by one third.
Alpine Texas news details Sul Ross State Teachers College advancing a 100000 improvement plan with a 47500 Public Works grant and loan for a men’s dormitory. The campus adds an outdoor theatre at Kobernet Lodge, a stone athletic building with bowling alley and handball court, a six court Tennis Stadium, a seven foot high wall around the athletic field, and a renovated Gymnasium basement as part of the college's modernization.
Health officer Dr. John W. Brown warns vacationers to keep food fresh and simple and to carry safe drinking water. He advises avoiding rich perishable foods, indigestible combos, and urges using bottled or home water to prevent typhoid and other diseases.
Mrs. R. O. Dinwiddie runs a boarding house and admits she serves about 60 to 80 meals daily. The hot weather and hard work do not stop the men, many in pipeline work, from eating hearty and finding meals satisfyingly good. The writer confirms the meals are plentiful and well prepared.
County Judge J B Woolfolk seeks a second term and argues the role functions as county manager due to a shrinking budget and rising needs from unemployment and charity. He notes county spending dropped by nearly $20 000 from 1933 to 1932 and recalls taking office in 1935 with long hours learning duties.
Mrs. Dick Toll and her daughters Mary and Sally left last week for Iowa to visit relatives. Mr Toll will join them later.
Federal and state funds back a long term program to combat cotton pests including pink bollworm. Commissioner McDonald cooperates with federal agri department to finalize plans while stressing the need for a permanent plan that guarantees fair treatment for Texas farmers.
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