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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1935

Page

5

Towns Oskar Korn Heads Dallas Theater Aid

In and Off: Towns Oskar Korn head of the K. Theater ain, of Dallas, re ed to Dallas last Saturday afteray ing assisted in getting his brew thester, the Puace, off to ood start there. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Mayer San Angeo were here the early prt of the week. Mr. Mayer was transact ing business in Pecos, Miss Norine Hosie, who is in Wichita, Kansas, taking an ad vanced course in chiropractscc has written Pecos friends that so will probably be absent from th city for two months or more, them recently from Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co. John P. Sheehan of El Paso, president of the El Paso Rotary club. was here Tuesday-visiting with local friends and Rotarians. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rice of Mid land visited Tuesday with Mrs Dorothy Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce of Fort Stockton were here Tuesday visit ing with friends. A. C. Preston left the latter part of last week on a visit to El Paso and Silver City. He will be gone for several days.

Oskar Korn the . K Ain Dallas Reed Norine Hosie Wichita Kansas John P. Sheehan el Paso A. C. Preston Silver City

The C. and M. Cleaner Get a New Chevrolet Delivery Car

The C and M Cleaner introduces a brand new Chevrolet delivery car purchased to boost service reach and efficiency for their cleaning business.

M. Cleaner

Nell Finley to Return From El Paso Visit

Mrs. Nell Finley will return Thursday from El Paso where she has been visiting friends.

Nell Finley el Paso

Paso visitors with doctors stop by local area

Mr and Mrs Lee Hillis of Paso visited here Monday with Dr and Mrs Hilliard Camp. Mrs John Miller of Grandfalls is convalescing favorably at Pecos Sanitarium where she has been confined with illness.

Mrs. Lee Hillis Paso Mrs. Hilliard John Miller Grandfalls Pecos Sanitarium

Visitor Patricia Fulkerson Sees El Paso Kin

Miss Patricia Fulkerson visited her parents in El Paso last weekend. Rev and Mrs E H Ratliff Mrs T Y Casey and Mrs Milton Wadley attended a Baptist workers meeting at Grandfalls on Tuesday.

Patricia Fulkerson el Paso E. H. Ratliff T. Y. Casey Milton Wadley Baptist Workers Grandfalls

Toyahvale man treated for deep knife gash

Bill Kingston Jr. of Toyahvale was treated here Monday for a deep knife gash in the finger sustained at his home in Toyahvale.

Bill Kingston Jr Toyahvale

Local Shoppers and Officials Visit Balmorhea Area

Balmorhea residents Mrs. CL C Boyd and others shopped in town Tuesday and Saturday. Toyah county commissioner J J Pope was in town Wednesday on business. Humble Oil scout Si Stinson made weekly rounds this week. Residents Mrs Lee Kingston daughter Louise Mrs Edgar George and Mrs Harrington from Balmorhea and Monahans visitors also shopped midweek.

J. J. Pope Toyah Si Stinson The Humble Oil Co Lee Kingston Louise Edgar George Harrington Balmerhea

State bills aim to cut county taxes by shifting road bond burden

Texas counties could see substantial ad valorem tax reductions if House Bills 325 and 483 pass. Reeves and Orange counties would benefit via state retirement of road bonds, funded by gasoline tax revenues and a higher state gas tax, with motorists paying for roads through fuel taxes.

Texas House of Representatives W. R. Nelson Carthage Panola County Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Nelson Orange County Harold Beck Texarkana Lonnie Alsup Alsup

Mrs Vanderwater Visits Monagan Shoppers and Friends

Mrs. A. D. Vanderwater of Monagans spent Wednesday in town shopping and socializing with friends.

Ms I Kelly of Toyah Seen in Pees Tuesday

Ms I Kelly of Toyah was in Pees Tuesday shopping and seeing friends.

Ms. I. Kelly Toyah Pees

Fort Stockton Visitors With Mr and Mrs Whit Waide

Mrs Harrall and Miss Patty Herall of Fort Stockton were free this week for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Whit Waide.

Rs. Harrall Patty Herall Fort Stockton Whit Waide

Mrs Norris and Mrs Sibley Shop in Pecos

Mrs Norris and Mrs Sibley of Wink were shopping in Pecos on Tuesday.

Mrs. Norris Mrs. Sibley of Wink Pecos

Pecos Public Service Co. unveils new electric sign

The Community Public Service Co. recently erected a new electric sign replacing the Texas-Louisi ana Power Co. emblem. The building undergoes remodeling this week to fit a modern beauty salon, with pink and green decor and new operator uniforms. The shop is popular with Pecos ladies and expected to become notably attractive.

Pecos

Steps to Reeves county relief office Repainted

The steps leading to the Reeves county relief office were painted this week. The coating brightens the highly traveled stairway and helps preserve the structure while improving appearance for visitors.

Reeves County Relief Office

Pecos Drug Co. Unveils Electric Sign on Oak Street

The Pecos Drug Co. upgraded its storefront this week by installing a new electric sign supplied and printed with the Coca Cola company name. The sign replaces the old one and enhances Oak Street’s nighttime appearance.

The Pecos Drug Co Coca-Cola Company Oak Street

Kraus Plumbing Co. Secures Neon Sign Agency in Pecos

The Kraus Plumbing and Electric Co. announced they obtained the agency for the Neon Sign Co. of El Paso and will deliver orders immediately. Neon tubing, a new invention, already lights several Pecos signs at night, and the Kraus brothers are praised for securing a key growing industry.

Kraus Plumbing and Electric Co Neon Sign Co el Paso Pecos Kraus

Local shoppers visit from Wink Toyaha for weekend peruses

Mrs. Cameron Mrs. C B Jordan and Mrs. Wilson of Wink spent last Saturday shopping and handling business. Mrs. Youngblood of Toyaha visited last Friday to shop and visit friends.

Cameron C. B. Jordan Mrs. Wilson of Wink Mrs. Youngblood of Toyaha

Pecos Opens New Beer Garden on Bankhead Highway

Pecos recent opening of a cafe and beer garden along Bankhead highway near town drew large crowds on opening day and continued to attract locals. Owners Jack and Robert Wills say the venue now features modern fixtures and aims to become a dining and dancing hub for Pecos residents.

Pecos Bankhead Highway Jack Robert Wills

Local Residents Make Small Town Moves and Health Updates

Mrs. Duncan Kingston and Mrs. Bill Kingston of Toyahvale were in town shopping last Tuesday. Beulah Wilson remained home ill for several days. Morris Winkler of Monahans visited for shopping and business. W F Howard toured in a new Chevrolet from Williams-Kerr. Claude Anthony and Norman Scott spent weekend in El Paso visiting. G C Parker drove a new Ford V-8 from Zimmer-Roddy. Bud Turner owns a new Chevrolet from Williams-Kerr. A Y Lindsay is recovering after a severe flu. R W Stinchcomb of Abilene, Railway Express auditor, met H M Ek Jones here Monday.

Duncan Kingston Bill Kingston Toyahvale Claude Anthony Norman Scott Paso R. W. S Stinchcomb Abilene The Railway Express Co H. M. Ek. Jones

Pecos Mercantile Expands Women’s Wear and Millinery

Changes at Pecos Mercantile Co. will yield newer larger departments for ladies ready to wear and millinery. The shoe section is being remodeled into a bigger millinery area with added showcases and a large stock of hats and clothing. Fittings fixtures furnishings and decorations will be added, according to management.

Pecos Mercantile Co

State Assumes County and District Road Bonds Set by H.R. No. 325

Judge Nelson explains mechanics for state assumption of county and district road bonds. State payments will be made ratably on all such road obligations.

Nelson

Doan's Pills Endorsed in Nationwide Back Pain Ad

Doan's Pills advertised as remedy for kidney pain backache and urinary issues praised nationwide. The jumbled text mentions widespread use and urging readers to buy Doan's Pills.

Doan

Pecos Cleaners Moves to Larger Second Street Location

Pecos Cleaners relocates from beside the post office to a former Pecos City Bakery space on Second Street. The new shop offers a much larger area for service and customers.

Pecos Pecos City Bakery Second Street

New Norge Unveils Novel Display On Sidewalk

New Norge Pecos Furniture Co showcases a novel sidewalk display featuring a new washer and engine driven unit. Passersby witness the display as gasoline gear and a rough exam tag are noted in the scene.

New Norge Norg Pecos Gine

Palace Theatre Receives Final Exterior Paint

The Palace Theatre in Pecos receives the final coat of orange paint on its front. Electric lights illuminate the S. R. sign as the new facade attracts attention, with the theatre opening to welcome patrons.

New Palace Theatre Pla Pecos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sol Mayer San Angeo Mr. Mayer Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Probak Junior Ti PV Probik Probak Jr Probek Janssists Ail Gillette Priak Prabak Junior T. M. Reg U.S. Pat CL. C. Boyd Balmorhea A. (. Kirkendol Smith Joe Janson Monahans Ail Reeves County Ord EO. B Detroit Universal Credit Co Ford Finance Plan Ford Symphony Orchestra Fred Waring Columbia Network Claude S. Beck Lakeside Hospital Cleveland A. D. Vanderwater Monagans the Power Company Kraus Electric CO Morris Winkler W. F. Howard Williams-Kerr G. C. Parker Zimmer-Roddy Motor Bud Turner Chevrolet Williams-Kerr Company A. Y. Lindsay Pecos Mercantile Zimmei Zimmics Beauty Shop High School Pecos Cleaners Palace Theatre Big Jina Wall Mov Company of Texas Dan H. Mount C. F. Odonnell President
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