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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
The text notes a month and a half to the July primary with little local enthusiasm. It contrasts dull current elections with 1938 and the 1932 depression era fervor, noting few contested races locally and uncertainty about gubernatorial and attorney general candidates.
Reference to a prior article notes a 1928 nationwide 150 012 railroad casualties,. a 1938 follow up shows accidents reduced to 14 955 through a well planned Safety First campaign. Forethought could prevent many incidents.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Camp of Sparta Tennessee visit Dr. and Mrs. Jim Camp and other relatives. The group includes their son and his wife along with Lucius and Frances Camp.
Mrs. Webb proprietor of the Orient dining room and her niece Miss Ledgerwood will leave Tuesday for a short visit to Knoxville Tennessee. During Mrs. Webb's absence Mrs. John Brocat will be in charge of the dining room.
District Judge J. A. Crane District Attorney William L Kerr and Court Stenographer Whit M Waite attended the district court sessions at Kermit Winkler county this week.
Mrs A N Stanley won a $50 cash prize at the Grand Theatre Tuesday night. The event awarded a lucky attendee the prize during the evening performance.
M A Durdin M L Todd and rady Durdin returned last Saturday from Milford Kansas where they had been visiting for several days.
J. G. Murray of Pecos Furniture Co. returned from the Texas Funeral Directors Association annual convention in Mineral Wells. His daughter-in-law, Mrs Gail Murray, accompanied him.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie O Quinn of Grandfalls welcomed a baby boy Friday at a hospital here. The infant weighed eight pounds. Both mother and child are reported doing fine.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wheat of Mentone announce the birth of a baby girl Saturday at a local hospital. Both mother and daughter are reported doing well.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Sparks returned to Pecos Monday evening after a month long visit to points in the north and east. Their trip was cut short as they started out again Tuesday with Ralph driving a brand new Cadillac sedan.
Plans for Pecos American Legion rodeo progress at Tuesday meeting led by Jack Gray Dewey Richburg Vernon Hicks and Carl Eddins. Thursday June 21 at 8 30 pm final details will be approved with emphasis on attendance. Events include Cowboys bronk riding steer riding and calf roping with daily purses and entrance fees.
Checks totaling 7129.48 will be mailed to Ward county cotton growers under the acreage reduction plan. 1032 acres in Ward county are accepted, about half the county total and a third of the year’s anticipated Ward county payout of 22000. A similar sum is expected for Reeves county. Johnston notes cattlemen’s aid plans in Washington aim to raise producer returns and reduce price spreads to consumers.
Pecos will receive a federal building costing 178000, up from 135000, after a deficiency appropriation bill allocates 1175000000 for U S public works. Senate passage is expected soon with bids to be issued for the main contract once approved. Other Texas sites were excluded from the special funding.
Reeves and Ward counties start a 4-H feeding project under county agent Ted Johnston to educate grammar and high school youth in agricultural practices. Six calves are being fed for show purposes to teach students the best feed, with entries planned for local live stock shows and fairs. Educational materials are supplied by Texas A and M College.
The Pecos Rotary Club observed Jefferson Davis Day at its Thursday luncheon with T. Y. Casey delivering a talk on the Confederate leader. Uncle John Prewit, 96, spoke about the Civil War and the Confederate home at Austin, praising veteran care. State Senator E. M. Regan discussed state senate personalities in the "merry go round" fusion. The club voted to purchase a piano.
Red Bluff project updates show engineer Vernon L Sullivan seeking Fort Worth approval for initial 244 000 requisition as bond artwork moves toward Washington. The E L Steck Linograving Co plans to print 2050 bonds of 1 000 each once government art approval is received. remaining 550 000 grant funds cover labor. Officials coordinate with the State Board of Water Engineers for final plan approval.
Judge Ben Randall returned from Austin with pork and flour for Reeves County relief and a promise of additional funds. Five thousand pounds of pork arrived this week with more flour and cash expected daily, aiding laid off workers and relief projects begun after May 10. The relief office pursues further supplies from the Austin relief commission.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bob Humphrey of Olney Texas visited Pecos this week. Humphrey is now superintendent of schools in Olney, having previously held that role in Pecos. He said it was good to see Pecos faces again.
County Agent Ted Johnston visited Toyahvale last week to demonstrate proper methods for removing cancer from cattle, illustrating veterinary procedures and animal health practices for local ranchers.
Two new teachers were chosen by the school board to fill vacancies. Virgil A. Gallaway will replace Tommie Thompson at Pecos elementary school, and the other position goes to a grammar school teacher to fill Mrs. C. O. MceEfee’s vacancy. Gallaway, a Trinity University graduate from Livingston Texas, was an all conference end and captain for Trinity Tigers.
A new daily mail route will link Pecos and Carlsbad with trips leaving Pecos at noon and arriving in Carlsbad three hours later. The service will extend to Mentone Orla Malaga and Loving with returns starting around 3 PM New Mexico time. Bids close June 16.
R. M. Johnson of Palestine, candidate for lieutenant governor of Texas, visited Monday for a campaign stop. He toured the area and spoke with locals at Hotel Brandon to drum up support.
City alderman Glen Breen was seen on crutches this week after twisting an ankle at work. He expects to regain full mobility soon and move around as before.
Gossip from Austin cites Judge Randall as saying Jimmy Allred and C. C. MacDonald are the two frontrunners in the first gubernatorial primary. He notes the drought as rain is badly needed in Austin and elsewhere.
State building inspector J. Fred Horn recommends repairs to the Pecos elementary school. The board authorizes bids for reroofing the annex plaster repairs and repainting exterior woodwork and playground equipment. The 1910 structure remains sound with plans to remove the upper story within the next one or two years to extend safety for 25 more years.
Will H. Hayes appoints Pecos center for the 1936 Texas Centennial to mark the 100th anniversary of independence. The committee includes Jack Hawkins Ray Lewis and Mesdames J. E. Starley Clarence Bell and Tom McClure. First meeting set for June 6 at the Driskill hotel in Austin.
Red Bluff plans a closing year celebration with a 2 to 3 PM baseball game followed by a 6 PM barbecue and speeches. Pecos will be invited and Carlsbad and Pecos chambers of commerce are asked to attend. Senator K M Regan will be toastmaster as the Red Bluff Business Men's club sponsors the event to promote civic welfare.
Miss Nancy Camp of T. C. U. returns home for the summer and reports great satisfaction with her first year in college.
District Judge J A Crane and District Attorney William L Kerr will face no opponents in the summer primary as the filing deadline passed without challengers. County and precinct candidates have until June 16 to file, and the county executive committee will meet June 15 to arrange the ticket.
District Judge J A Crane spoke to the El Paso Rotary club at noon on Rotary's Contribution to the New Deal a topic he first presented at the Roswell Rotary convention. Accompanying him were Bill Kerr M W Collie and Harry Hinkle.
The Grand Theater will screen a Barrow and Bonnie Parker news reel next Wednesday announced by manager H. H. Johnson. The desperado pair were fatally shot in Louisiana two weeks ago, and the reel shows scenes after the shooting including the bodies, officers, and funeral.
Weather记录 shows irregular rainfall last Friday, Sunday and Tuesday in Pecos area with totals up to 5 inches in places. Pecos gauge at Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co reports 0.71 inches Friday night, 0.45 Sunday, 0.21 Tuesday, many locations dry or light showers.
Charles Hudson, whose arm was mangled in an auto crash a week ago, is recovering well. Doctors initially feared possible amputation to save his life, but he will likely keep the limb though full use may not return.
State Senator Ken Regan briefed Red Bluff citizens at Brandon Coffee Shop on the project history and optimistic outlook. The delegation led by H. I. Reese invited locals to Friday’s celebration in the new town and pledged friendship with Pecos.
Pecos Rotary Club wins its second straight over Pecos Lions by 18 to 7 at Alkali park. Rotarians lead early on a flurry of hits and errors. Jack Camp pitched for the Rotarians while R G Matejowsky A C Caswell and Buddy Withers played for the Lions with Sisk Hubbs Ivy and Walker starring in the field.
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