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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
3
Mentone Monitor reports mass deaths of carp suckers and perch in the Pecos river after a rise. Residents discuss causes from sulphur influx from Screwbean and Delaware creeks to muddy water. catfish seem less affected. The paper invites more ideas from readers.
Mrs W R Rhodes left Tuesday to accompany her daughter Mrs J R B Adams to Vernon Texas. Purard Foster visited Albuquerque New Mexico this week to sing in a harmony duet on a 20000 watt New radio station. Mrs Foster sister were in much distress as her life in New Mexico rec HIV.
Mrs Young Bell and daughters Birdie and Jessie with Miss W Catherine Knox are at a dude ranch near Silver City New Mexico for several weeks. Mrs Alvin Rooney of Fort Vckton shopped in Decos on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs K McDonald of Wink visited Decos on Tuesday. Jr and Mrs Paul Heiser and son Paul Harold Miss Taddy Liehl and Dave Wood Bozeman leave this week for Santa Fe New Mexico returning Sunday. Miss Martha Ann Heiser will stay with her aunt Mrs Wick Hamilton while parents are away.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Slack left Tuesday to spend several days in El Paso, traveling for a brief visit and stay.
Mr and Mrs Jim Duncan were in on Monday visiting from their Balmorhea area ranch.
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Collie are visiting San Antonio and Corpus Christi this week. Mr. Collie is on a short vacation from his duties as postmaster.
Mr and Mrs H H Johnson departed Wednesday for a week's stay in Tidias on business. Charles Montgomery of the Pecos Mercantile Co Carlsbad was in town Monday handling business.
J. B. Cashell traveled to El Paso last Saturday and met John J. Thomas, vice-president of the West Texas Refining Co. They returned to Pecos Sunday morning with Mr. Thomas continuing to Dallas after a brief stay with local friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Gene Kelly spent last weekend visiting friends in Odessa, sharing time with locals and enjoying the city atmosphere.
Mrs. Mabel Stoker and children Bobbie Nell and R. C. leave Monday for a two week visit with friends in Fort Worth and Dallas. Mrs. M. T. Lyles arrived Tuesday for a visit of several weeks with friends and relatives here.
Mrs. G. R. Whittington left Sunday to return to Longview Texas after a two weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mount.
Miss Bill Mount returns Sunday to her home in El Paso after visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence Mount.
H. W. Harmon, recovering from a broken leg after an auto crash, was sent back to Big Spring for further care. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Camp and Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Camp left for two weeks in California visiting San Diego and other spots, planning the San Diego exposition. W. H. Knox and Harry Hinkle returned from a business trip to El Paso. Dick Starley and Miss Neil Betty Anderson went to a dance in Carlsbad. Mr. and Mrs. White Waide Jr. attended a Monahan dance. Whit M. Waide Sr. of Fort Stockton visited Friday to handle business and see Whit Waide Jr. Miss Willie Faye Starley, summer student at Sul Ross College, Alpine, spent the weekend with her parents.
The Mentone Monitor reports a special election for county Commissioner in precinct 2 set for July 12, 1985. Polling at Jim King’s home. FE Hall and E L Stratton agree no legal ads, to save taxpayers money. Officials elected by voters at the polls. The election follows a long contest between Hall and Stratton, with multiple court challenges. May this be the final election.
Davis the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce secretary says activity is higher than ever, noting ongoing work. He mentions Texapean Commissary owners invited Pecos residents to a fall banquet at the Red Bluff commissary, aiming to echo a highly successful March gathering.
Beautiful fresh flowers always in stock at Manahan Flower Shop offering a wide selection for customers seeking bright arrangements and quick gifting options.
Local course reports sand placed on greens this week averages a yard per green but recent high winds have blown much of it away. Veterans suggest adding oil to the sand to hold it, and a keg of ice water at the seventh hole is in demand as hot days persist.
Alpine plans its annual tournament this weekend and Pecos should send a strong delegation. Likely travellers include Jack May Jack Parker Vernon Hicks Leon Pittmar Dudley Yard Charles Thompson H. H. Johnseon Whit Waide and others may join.
A fresh bright coat of red paint is being applied to the storefront of Bill Sherrod's Ben Franklin store this week. Remodeling and interior rearranging work are also underway to improve the entrance and overall appearance.
A new neon sign for the Pecos Recreation club was hung Saturday in front of the building. The sign aims to brighten Pecos streets and mark the establishment’s location from the road.
J. B. Cole for Southern Union Gas Co. of Santa Fe met Pecos city and company officials Tuesday to confer on local gas matters and develop plans for service improvements.
Hot weather boosts Pecos players with notable rounds. Jack May shaved strokes to 54 on one round last Sunday and birdied holes five through seven in sequence. Second round 37. Charley Thompson carded 35, even par. Whit Waide 39 both days, Earl Bell 39, Dudley Yard improving to 42-43.
A ladies club was organized recently with about 24 members showing interest. Special group lessons are being offered by Mr. Thompson and many women are taking up golf. Practicing members include Mrs. W. W. Dean Mrs. Dorothy Dean Mrs. Katherine Broughton Miss Babe Finley Mrs. Keith Camp Mrs. John Ivy and others.
Judge and Mrs J E Starley and Dick Starley with Bob Starley drove to Alpine Monday afternoon.
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