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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
8
The Pecos Enterprise reports the Pecos Mercantile Co quilt show set for March 10 is postponed to April to give quilters more time to finish projects. Manager Jack May says a new date will be announced and the event will be more elaborate than planned.
Boy Scouts of Pecos Troop turn over 205.50 in clothing and household goods to local R F C for Roosevelt era welfare aid. inventory lists items for men women and children and thanks Pecos residents for support.Monty the dog mourns Ira J. Bell with townwide tribute and scouts thank donors for aid to needy families. For sale pony ad follows.
Mr Swinehart warned that people are deluded by military authorities into believing war is necessary for defense in Japan The army and navy answer to the Emperor alone and control policy He hopes for peace in the Far East but fears trouble.
The Enterprise announces candidates for Democratic primaries. County Judge W W A Hendricks and J B Woolfolk seek re election. Various officials including Hollis S Smith Claude L Elkins Mary Caroline Doty Marvin Cowan Vernon Hicks Clyde Simmons J J Pope O Finley Fred Bannowsky J B Hudson Louis Roberson Richard L Toll William L Kerr J A Dran Clyde Bradford appear for county, district, and judicial posts with multiple district and precinct designations.
To be held Tuesday April 3. For City Marshall L H ONeil For City Secretary Fars Easterbrook For Alderman City of Pecos three to be elected John J Bush.
Toyah's boys posted a strong season under Coach M. D. Connally, taking seven of ten games. Notable results include Toyah 24 Pecos 2 and Toyah 31 Balmorhea 5. Buddy Lawson led scoring with 99 points across ten games, supported by Elmer Gaines Ralph McCleskey Henry McLaughlin Irving McLaughlin David Thomason Bennie Cleveland Cecil Williams and Kenneth Scott.
Frederick H. Kukuk aged 50 died at Wink when entangled in a moving belt on an oil well and dragged into machinery. He had earlier injuries from a Monahans rig fire in which his son Otto died. Funeral at Wink Baptist church and burial in Pecos Fairview cemetery followed. John Gay’s brother also died in an oil well accident near Baton Rouge.
Two men aged about 35 to 40 entered Sun shine Grocery Saturday evening requesting milk and beans. While Mrs Roberson collected the items one man hid a 7 pound bacon package in his jumper. They fled after paying for milk and beans, leaving no trace.
R. Hammond, manager of the Home Furniture Co., successors to W. E. Brack, is in Fort Worth this week making furniture purchases. M. N. Been, manager of Wilson Co. refinery department, from Oklahoma City, was in Pecos for a short time Thursday escorted by Charley Miller, the new Wilson and Co. representative in Pecos.
D K Tudor auditor for the O K Theater chain from Dallas visited this week. Rev Wiston F Borum of Midland toured town renewing acquaintances. B T Biggs recovering from a flu attack. Tommie Thompson, Miss Neil Chism, Miss Elizabeth Witt, and Miss Lilly Lay depart Friday for Dallas with plans to split for Graham Ardmore and Waxahachie respectively.
Mrs. Bowser accompanied by her parents, the Swineharts, traveled to El Paso for medical attention. Several local women attended Reeves-Loving County Council in Toyah on Saturday and others returned from Dallas after social service training. Dick Starley came back from Austin with Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Wilbanks after a short capitol visit. local families attended Ira J. Bell’s funeral in Portegille.
Mr and Mrs Donal Bell of Los Angeles traveled to attend the funeral of Ira J Bell, the father of Mr Bell, this week.
Carlton R Wade minister details include Sunday School for all ages at 9 45 Sermon at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 45 Evening Sermon at 7 30 Mid week services Wednesday 6 45 Christian Endeavor 6 45 Evening worship 47 45 A G Hobbs Jr Evangelist Bible Study 104 Lord s Day Worship and Preaching 11 00 A M Young People s Meeting 00 P M Children s Bible drill 6 30 M Mid week Service 7 45 PM Web Song Drill 7 45 P M 4 Ladies Bible Class 8 Tue Evening Sermon Sund Difficulties Encountered Being by the Divine Pattern W
John W. Byrd is pastor with Sabbath School at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Pioneer Y P A at 6 p m and Senior Y P A at 7 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Choir practice at 7 30 Thursday.
Sunday services are held at 11 00 A M in the basement of the Carnegie Library located at Third and Cypress Streets. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. Ira J. Bell and family acknowledge sincere thanks to friends for comforting words and deeds during their bereavement. Words fail to express the gratitude they feel.
LL. de Bruyere, minister, conducts services as scheduled Sunday and during the week.
The Chamber of Commerce approved requesting the Texas and Pacific Railway Co. to set off a special Pullman at Pecos each night to aid Cavern-bound travelers.
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