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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
1
In Pecos the gubernatorial derby centers on W Lee O Danial with a lively cam paign that has drawn sharp attention. Polls show Ernest Thompson leading while William McCraw and O Danial trail, underscoring a volatile race and strong public interest.
County Agent Joe Matthews reports 4509 acres planted in alfalfa across Ward and Reeves counties, up from last year, with hay already harvested and seed just starting. Certified seed may fetch 17 cents a pound, yielding about 42 dollars per acre if crop sizes hold, exemplified by J E Echols of Barstow who earned 10 to 12 thousand dollars from seed sales. Rain has been irregular but not yet damaging. more rain after cuttings could harm the crop.
Developments unfold as Pecos considers a municipal light and power system. A city committee sought PWA assistance with an application blank and a plan to hire an engineer to estimate costs and potential income. The engineer may also appraise Community Public Service Company properties if negotiations begin.
City completed an application to the PWA for seal coating and re pairing Pecos streets. The project cost is estimated at about $8,000 with a 45 percent grant request. The city would cover the remaining funding via bonds. Garland Odom of Fort Stockton prepared the information for the PWA submission.
July shipments of Carlond melons set a new record as growers report strong demand. Voter locations listed include precincts 1 through 4 with polling sites at the court house, Toyah school, Balmorhea irrigation office, Saragosa school, Pecos City Hall, and Orla school.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for D. J. Moran Jr. 31 who died from a personal safety related gunshot last Thursday. The Rev. Oliver Harrison and Rev. John W. Byrd officiated at First Baptist Church Pecos with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers included Sheriff Louis Roberson and local residents. Moran, son of a noted West Texas newspaperman, was born in Toyah and lived in Pecos most of his life. He worked in service station business after marrying Ruby Day in 1931. He was a Pecos Lions Club member and a board director at death. Survivors: wife Ruby Moran, father D. J. Moran Sr., three sisters and numerous relatives in Pecos Winters Coleman Stamford Navasota and El Paso.
A survey led by Postmaster M. W. Collie shows that installing a small percentage of ad dition mail receptacles would meet proposed city mail delivery needs. 88 percent of area houses are numbered, above the 85 percent minimum. The Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen push to meet receptacle targets before the August 1 Post Office report, hoping for a favorable outcome. Post Office says service will begin within 90 days after all requirements are met.
Harold L. Curley Walters Jr., 25, died in a Eunice New Mexico hospital Thursday from injuries suffered in an oil well explosion nearly three weeks earlier. His body was brought to Pecos Thursday night and funeral services are planned there, with arrangements pending at press time.
Dan W. Smith of Mentone died from injuries in a Monday crash three miles east of Big Spring. His wife and seven year old daughter Billy Jean were critically injured along with Fred Bond of Coahoma, all hurt in a rain driven collision.
Three Pecos cantaloupe carloads head east and south marking a historic July shipment for local producers. The R. E. Grissom farm and Harold Wendt Jack Williams plant led the effort with M. L. Todd in charge. ongoing express shipments continue nightly to Texas and Pacific lines, resorts, and restaurants nationwide.
The Farm Security Administration office for Reeves Ward Pecos Hudspeth and El Paso counties moved this week from Barstow to Pecos. Miss Hazel Burkholder will handle applications in the Reeves county courthouse. B Miller and the home supervisor will visit Pecos frequently to coordinate work. The FSA advances thousands of dollars annually to farmers on future crops.
Citizens pack Pecos city hall as the equalization board reviews tax valuation increases. Hearings run across Tuesday to Thursday with protests noted. Current city valuations total about 2.555 million dollars split 1.8 million real property and 747 thousand personal property.
City officials issued an order to enforce the two hour parking rule on Oak Street. Yellow lines mark spaces from First to Fourth streets as part of a Chamber backed effort to relieve a growing parking problem. Marshal Red O'Neil warned fines will be assessed if the public does not observe the ordinances.
J W Doak field representative for the Texas Extension Service based in College Station conducted a business visit in Pecos this week, focusing on outreach and program initiatives in the region.
A Pecos group gathered at the Hotel Brandon for a breakfast with Governor hopeful McCraw but he was miles away in McKinney. Campaign officials said McCraw had no plans to attend. the mix up sparked speculation of a hoax or a hidden arrangement. District Attorney Bill Kerr spoke briefly on KIM in his absence. Buck Hood called the event a mystery.
Reeves county Democratic chairman W Earl Bell urged voters to cast ballots early to avoid overburdening election officials after a long ballot and expected heavy turnout. Precinct No 1 with about 1000 voters is highlighted as especially needing early voting.
Pecos makes a strong bid for the proposed veterans hospital to be built in Texas. The bid centers on Pecos or nearby locations with a 350 bed facility and a $1 435 000 appropriation for site purchase. Local sponsors meet with state and federal officials as Sen Tom Connally Rep R E Thomason and Gen Frank T Hines are involved in the selection process.
County Agent Joe Matthews announced the official cotton yield for Reeves County under the 1938 farm program is 295 pounds per acre. The figures were received this week.
Pecos cattleman Sam Prewit slipped on a wet plank crossing a ditch Wednesday afternoon and broke his leg. He was taken to a Pecos hospital where his condition was reported as good as could be expected.
The Pecos Lions Club held a one minute silent tribute for Pat Moran Jr. a director and member who died last week. Mayor Toliver delivered the luncheon address praising city accomplishments and plans including sewer work a disposal plant a municipal auditorium street repairs a city park and a veterans hospital site. Vice-President Harrison led as President Lindley and Bill Turpin were at the International Lions convention in Oakland.
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