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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1933

Page

4

Blacktopping of Carlsbad Highway Starts Thursday

Asphalt surface laying began on the new Carlsbad highway Thursday morning. The Dyson Construction Co. of Mc Camey is supervising with T S. Sutherland in charge for the firm. The project aims to finish in about two weeks, with the first 19 mile section from Pecos to Thorpe Corner filling station now underway and expected to encourage travel from Mentone to Pecos.

Carlsbad Highway E. Armstrong B. Dyson Construction Co McCamey T S. Sutherland Dyson Company Carlsbad Pecos Thorpe Corner

Notice by Publication of Final Account Reeves County

Public notice from Reeves County Texas orders the sheriff to publish final account of George Macek estate filed by executor Frank R. Macek. Objections must be filed by June 12, 1933, prior to court consideration of the account and discharge request.

State OF Texas Reeves County Frank R. Macek George Macek

Fort Worth Social Visitor Ruth Copelin in Pecos

Miss Ruth Copelin of Fort Worth visits Pecos as guest of Mrs. H. C. Glover and friends, staying for a period and enjoying local hospitality.

Ruth Copelin Fort Worth Pecos H. C. Glover

Montgomerys Return Home After Kerrville Visit

Mr and Mrs J W Montgomery have returned to their Kerrville home after visiting sister Mrs H C Glover.

J. W. Montgomery Kerrville H. C. Glover

Woods of Pecos Furni Co. Visits Balmorhea on Trip

L. J. Woods of the Pecos Furniture Co. took a business trip to Balmorhea on Thursday of this week for possible deals and scouting opportunities.

L. J. Woods The Pecos Furniture Co Balmorhea

Sheriff Roberson and Hendricks Visit Balmorhea

Sheriff Louis Roberson and Tax Assessor W A Hendricks were in Balmorhea on Wednesday to conduct official business.

Louis Roberson W. A Hendricks Balmorhea

Lillian Cowan Heads to Davis Mountains Ranch

Little Lillian Cowan leaves Monday to spend a week with Margaret P Duncan at their ranch in the Davis mountains.

Lillian Cowan Margaret P Duncan Davis Mountains

Miss Mary Toliver Camps at Baylor College Belton

Miss Mary Catherine Toliver spends the summer attending Baylor College at Belton, joining the program for academic and cultural experiences.

Mary Catherine Toliver Baylor College Belton

Sutherland Mourns Death of Mother in Pecos

S. Sutherland, supervising the asphalt work on Highway 17 north of town, was notified Wednesday night of his mother’s death. He has just arrived in Pecos, and friends join the Enterprise in extending sympathy.

S. Sutherland Highway No. 17 Mr. Sutherland Pecos

Blackwell Buys New Chevrolet From Williams Kerr

R. H. Blackwell drives a brand new Chevrolet bought from Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co. of this city.

R. H. Blackwell Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co

Pecos County Ranchers Visit Jesse McKee Family

Mr and Mrs Joe Hayter of Pecos county ranching guests of the Jesse McKee family last Saturday in a local social gathering.

Joe Hayter Pecos County Jesse McKee

Mrs Heard and Mrs Richburg Visit Dallas in Chevy

Mrs J B Heard and Mrs Dewey Richburg traveled to Dallas this week bringing back Mrs Heard's daughter Mrs Charles Cain in a new Chevrolet coupe. The Reeves County Probate Court proceedings note the date as May 24 1938 with Vannie Ingle Hester County Clerk and Mary Caroline deputy.

J. B. Heard Dewey Richburg Dallas Reeves County Vannie Ingle Hester Texas Mary Caroline

Chevrolet Sales Lead In First Quarter Registrations

Chevrolet Motor Company reports 96,621 new units in Q1, 37.2 percent of industry total. Trucks numbered 14,278, or 45.5 percent of all industry truck registrations, while the next three makes combined trail far behind.

Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet General Motors

Ross Harkey Fine Race Horse Killed in Trailer Accident

A fine race horse named Ross Harkey, owned by Bill Till of Fort Stockton, died when a trailer overturned between Kent and Balmorhea. The horse suffered a broken neck after the wreck, and had won several races against strong rivals, per the Fort Stockton Pioneer.

Ross Harkey Bill Till trans-Pecos Fort Stockton Kent Balmorhea

Archery Shoot to Be Held at Van Horn

An inter city archery shoot will be held at Van Horn with Pecos El Paso Marfa and Van State Archery Association clubs competing. The Pecos archery club plans full participation as Texas holds its annual meeting in Fort Worth July 35 4.

Pecos van Horn el Paso Marfa van State Archery Association The Texas Fort Worth

Brand New Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Halley Bryan

The couple welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday May 31 weighing 9 pounds. Congratulations are being showered on the couple and the proud parents.

Halley Bryan

Pretty Up— Class Winners and Honorees List

A continuation page shows results across classes with first and second places for Class B and C. Honors include Humble Station and Carnegie library with numerous named ladies and organizations receiving honorary recognition.

Raymond Bozeman Humble Station Carnegie Library

Presbyterian church auxiliary circles meet Tuesday

The two Presbyterian church auxiliary circles plan their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 3 o clock. Circle No 1 gathers in the church auditorium while Circle No 2 meets at Mrs Craft’s residence on 4th Street.

Presbyterian Church Auxiliary Ing. Circle No. 1 Circle No. 2

Plymouth Six cars showcased by Ailes Motor Co

The sensational Plymouth Six, building sales in a low mood year, is now distributed by Ailes Motor Co in the Van Horn building on Broadway of America Highway. Ashton and L. W Ailes run the agency, the local Chrysler dealer inviting the public to view the new models.

Ailes Motor Co Ashton and L. W Ailes van Horn Broadway of America Highway Chrysler Cars

Wanted Trade Cumberland Player Piano For Auto

Cumberland player piano in good condition offered for trade for an automobile. Contact Jess Fletcher. Note appears in Pecos Battery Co. listing with attention to the trade option.

Cumberland Jess Fletcher

Religious Services and Outreach in Pecos This Sunday

Rev. Gus Ramage will preach Sunday morning after finishing in Toyah. A children's day program replaces the evening service. Kenneth C. Tucker Evangelist begins local work with the Pecos Church of Christ and invites all to study the Bible. Services include Bible study at 10, preaching at 11, and evening services with a youth meeting at 7:15 and another preaching at 8:15.

Gus Ramage Toyah Kenneth C. Tucker Church of Christ Pecos Last Sun Tucker

Cattle Trade Shifts Upward At Pyote Pens Sale

Pyote shipping pens drew ranchers from Loving Winkler and Ward counties with yearlings and two year olds. Cattle sold around five cents per pound for yearlings, with several buyers from Lov ing, Reeves, and Pecos counties. Notable lots included 115 head at five cents and 100 yearlings at four and a quarter to four and three quarter cents, averaging about 23.75 dollars a head.

Loving Winkler Ward H. F. Anthony Reeves County Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Indiana Illinois Clarence Sloan Fort Worth Kk. P. Hayter Pecos County Balmorhea Neni Lake L. W. Anderson Orla

Ratliffs Holloway and Cowan Take Weeklong Western Trip

Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Ratliff and their son Mrs. H. L. Holloway and children and Tommie Cowan began a seven day vacation traveling to New Mexico Arizona and Colorado starting Monday.

E. H. Ratliff H. L. Holloway Tommie Cowan New Mexico Arizona Colorado

Little hail-stone narrates cloud journey in Pecos tribute

A playful verse follows a hail-stone from cloud to ground, describing its ascent with wind and tumbling motion. It imagines joining dew-specks riding a roller coaster and a ferris wheel high above, dedicated to Pecos children.

New Methodist Pastor a Big Man

The article announces a new Methodist pastor taking over the local pastorate on July 1. It highlights his physical stature at six feet two and three eighths inches and 230 pounds, suggesting he will have a notable impact on the church.

New Methodist

Episcopal Services At St Mark's Pecos This Sunday

Rev Hall Pierce will conduct Episcopal church services at St Mark's church Pecos Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. All are welcome.

Hall Pierce St. Mark’s Church Pecos

New Pecos Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Ligon

Friends offer congratulations on the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Roy Ligon. The mother and child are reported doing nicely and the Enterprise joins in best wishes to the new Pecos citizen.

Roy Ligon Enteprise Pecos

Old Time Price Haircut Offers Friendly Service

A roadside barber shop on the highway next to Gold Bond Store promises a plain style haircut at an old time price. The ad invites you and friends to visit and guarantees customer satisfaction with a neat look.

Gold Bond Bo More

Youthful Cowboy Breaks Arm in Pecos Ranch Roundup

Thirteen year old Joe Hayter assisted in a ranch roundup at his father’s Pecos, Texas, ranch when his pony fell and he fractured his left forearm just above the wrist. He was brought to Pecos where a cast was applied by Mrs. Cang and Camp. He hopes to return to work soon and finish his duties. During convalescence Joe stays with Jesse McKee.

Pecos Joe Hayter Joe Lila

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Miles Mentone Brand New Boy Ralph Williams H. G. Russell P. L. Douglas G. R. Lay Telephone Co W. L. Ross W. F. Howard A. G. van Horn A. E. Wilcox J. H. Wilhite Young Bell Bud Turner R. E. Johnson H. P. Davis W. W. Dean Monroe Kerr H. N. McKellar H. H. Johnson J. L. Morrison Roy Wilcox Camp Hospital R. E. Irwin L. A. Richards W. T. Wicker J. G. Ross New Plymouth Times Acorn Pecos Valley Lodge Af&am Sec W. E. Beckham, W. M. W. W. Ruhten See’y Pecos Battery Co 2Nd Street Cypress St Albert Pask Col Prewit Religious Services EK. Hall Gaylord Goodrich Loving County Hanson Pyote George O'Brien Charlie Miller Jarstow P. L. Wilkes Ward County Episcopal Services Joseph Lewis Tin Shop OR Theatre Stuart Erwin Fred Kohler Raymond Hatson Verna Hillie Tremend Stars FOX Achiever Fox Movietone Jorn Tod Breunir Jnte Peld Jst Fiat
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