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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
6
The Reeves Court Water District No 1 Balmorhea Texas will refinance 212000 dollars in bonds through a federal program. The plan, proposed by the R F C, aims to save the district by buying out outstanding bonds at a fair price after court action. About 140000 dollars may be required to complete bond purchases.
The Tyler Steam Laundry operated by Roger Tyler opened its doors in Pecos, bringing first class steam laundry service. Tyler arrives from Marfa and invests in new equipment including a delivery truck and new rates that appeal to housekeepers. This addition strengthens Pecos business.
Mrs J W Watson and children visited her sister Mrs D J Hart last week. Numerous guests visited area families including Miss Aileen Ethridge of Lamesa, Mr and Mrs Hart, Mrs J W Jones in El Paso, and Miss Ruby Arterburn of Van Horn. Roads featured visits from CCC camp member Wooldridge Tinnin in Marfa and travelers from Pecos Bakersfield Carlsbad and Bronte Texas.
Marion Slack of Pecos Battery Co promotes the Charter Starter Drive as superior to conventional drives noting over fifty thousand tests show no wear or stick. He claims it prevents car failures at rail crossings and could reduce accidents. Mrs. G B Rowden left El Paso Thursday for a six week visit with friends and relatives.
Court orders publication for Murray M Youngblood to appear in Reeves County District Court Pecos on September 3 1934 regarding suit No 3229 by W L Beckham. Case includes three promissory notes 2000 at 10 percent and 1000 at 10 percent with vendor liens on Reeves County lands and an additional 400 note from R R Youngblood Estate. Sheriff sale notices follow for Leonard Coe property with three weekly Pecos Enterprise notices.
Sheriff I Louis Roberson announces a sale of 60 acres in Reeves County as part of the Leonard Coe debt case against Don P Smith. The property lies in Survey No 10 Block No 5 Certificate No 81459 and is described by metes and bounds. The sale follows an order from a Tarrant County district court for 83255.11 plus costs.
By order of a Texas district court and a 1934 levy by Sheriff Louis Roberson the real estate of J B Coffey is listed for sale on the first Tuesday in August 1934 at the Reeves County Courthouse Pecos with cash bidding to satisfy a judgment in J W Gilmer vs J B Coffey et al for 4682.20 plus costs. The properties include land in Balmorhea and blocks VV and G with metes and bounds described and contain about 1.74 to 43.33 acres. Sale conducted in the Pecos Enterprise newspaper office hours 10 AM to 4 PM.
Miss Georgia Johnson, Pecos native, returned home after four years at Texas Christ University with a Bachelor in Business Administration and completed teaching certification work. Her four year record is praised by friends and family as she resides with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R Elmer Johnson. Fiord Brownlee made a business trip to Jabened Wink Tuesday.
Ward County Water Improvement District No. 1 receives a 62000 RFC grant to retire outstanding bonds. About 100000 in bonds are held by bondholders willing to accept 60 cents on the dollar. Funds will be used to extinguish debt at 4 percent interest, down from the former 6 percent. H P Davis of Pecos Chamber of Commerce arranged the grant with RFC in Washington. Jin Howze, Texas Relief Commission rep, visited Pecos to review progress.
Sul Ross State Teachers College plans a summer art colony with renowned artist Xavier Gonzales directing the second six weeks. Gonzales will paint an eight by twenty foot mural of the Chisos Mountains for the college cafeteria lounge, linking Big Bend scenery with local regional art.
Miss Ruth Coplin has returned here after a several weeks visit to the XY Ranch in Pecos where she was hosted by Mrs. C. Glover and many friends.
E H Thompson arrived today from Fort Worth to join his wife who is visiting her.
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