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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1935

Page

8

Pecos High School presents Air Castles senior play

Pecos high school will stage Air Castles in the school auditorium on March 15 at 8 15 pm. Director Mrs H McNew says the production will be a full evening of entertainment with a well written play and a carefully chosen cast. Between act features include a dance routine by Willian Kerr and Lucille Stephen and songs Isle of Capri by Lorena Gann and Catherine McCree.

Willian Kerr Lucille Stephen Juanita O’neal Gertrude McKinnis Electa King Berta Wicker Jessie Bell Lorena Gann Catherine McCree Isle of Capri L. D. Morgan Dorothy Ulrich Brown Seay Parker Elkins Howie Davis A. V. Lindsay Toots” Far- Zum John Correll Toots Pecos Abs. Correll McNew Air Castles Moss

Pecos City Seeks Bids for City Hall Equipment

Sealed bids due March 25 1935 at City Hall for steel counters with shelves drawers and cash drawer units vault shelving 75 by 90 by 15 inches two swivel chairs and related components. Bids delivered to City Secretary paid from Water System funds. City reserves right to reject all bids. March 7 1935. B A Toliver mayor Jual Easterbrook secretary.

Pecos B. A. Toliver Juarl Easterbrook Sec’y

Hints on Cancer in Austin Urges Early Detection

The article stresses rising cancer deaths and defines cancer as a malignant tumor that may arise from fat, bone, or organs. It notes early diagnosis improves outcomes, outlines treatments like surgery and irradiation, and lists warning signs such as lumps, unusual bleeding, persistent sores, and chronic indigestion. It warns against ignoring these symptoms.

Centennial to Mean New Era For Texas

Dallas. The Texas Centennial in 1936 will herald a new era of glory and prosperity for the Lone Star State says Paul P. Cret, a Philadelphia architect now in Dallas. Managing Director Walter D. Cline says with good fortune plans, some construction on the exposition site could begin in June after talks with Cret.

Dallas Texas Centennal Lone Star State Paul P. Cret Philadelphia Walter D. Cline Cret

Dallas Eyes Texas Centennial Exposition at State Fairgrounds

Mr. Cret endorses a Texas Centennial central exposition at Dallas, praising the State Fairgrounds as an ideal nucleus with excellent access and facilities. He argues funds authorized by the people could turn plans into tangible progress and that successful fairs leave lasting benefits for the state.

Cret Mr. Cret Dallas

Pupil enrollment reaches 469 at Pecos school

From the Enterprise files dated March 8 1918 the school reports 469 pupils this year. A surgical dressing class for women will start next week led by Mrs J W Moore and Mrs Charske. In the Thrift Stamp Sale contest the Reds and Blues teams dined together with the Reds as losers footing the bill.

Enterprise Tis Week Pecos J. W. Moore Charske Reds Blues

Pecos Rifle Club Announces Practice Shoot Next Week

Bob Middleton secretary says the Pecos Rifle Club will hold a practice shoot and a competitive match next week inviting members and guests to participate.

Pecos Rifle Club Bob Middleton

Pecos Clubs Back War Work Effort by State Federation

All Pecos women’s clubs have approved and are aiding the War Work council of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, signaling organized community participation and support for the program.

Pecos War Work Council State Federation of Women’s Clubs

Pecos Fire Department Responds to Three Small Blazes

The Pecos fire department answered three alarms this week, all small blazes easily subdued. Ken Logan returned this week from Washington where he and Ralph Sparks were pushing the federal building project.

Pecos Ken Logan Washington Ralph Sparks Federal Building Project

Southern Union Gas Cuts Sulphur From Pecos Gas

The Southern Union Gas Co. efforts to remove sulphur from Pecos gas aim to improve sweetness and quality of the local supply.

Southern Union Gas Co Pecos

Porterville Shifts North Center of Oil District

Porterville moved two and a half miles north placing it nearer the oil district center. Gage Van Horn plays with the T C U Band at Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. J K Couch toured Arizona with the Texas Tech expedition.

Porterville Oil District Gage van Horn Fort Worth J. K. Couch Arizona Texas Tech

El Paso businessmen toured Pecoso Chamber event

A group of El Paso business men on a goodwill tour were entertained by the Pecoso Chamber of Commerce on a Wednesday. J. J. Lease, superintendent for S. J. Grove and Son, arrived this week and will begin initial work on the Red Bluff dam immediately.

The Enterprise el Paso Chamber of Commerce J. J. Lease S. J. Grove and Son Pecoso Red Bluff Dam

Wildcat Drilled in Reeves County by H C Lockhart

A new oil wildcat has been located in Reeves county and will be drilled by H C Lockhart at the western tip of the county, signaling exploration activity in the area.

Reeves County H. C. Lockhart

Legion Votes to Move Dave's Hall to New Courthouse Lot

The American Legion post voted to relocate the building known as Dave's Hall to the recently purchased lots south of the courthouse. The decision follows a planned redevelopment cycle and aims to align facilities with the post's community programs and events.

The American Legion Post Dave’s Hall

Ward County oil wells near 966 barrel daily yield reported

Sid Richardson of Fort Worth completed two Ward county wells last week with a total initial yield of 966 barrels per day. No. 18-B Johnson plume flowed 816 barrels daily at 2,590 feet. No. 17-B Johnson produced 150 barrels daily at 2,590 feet.

Ward County Sid Richardson Fort Worth Richardson California Co Gordo Texas-Pacific James Atlantic Johnson Neve Johnson Price Bros. No Gulf No O’brien Gmmb&a Redrock Gulf No. 37 Hutchins Gulf Production Co Gmmb &A Magnolia Petroleum Co Sealy B Johnson Eastland Oil

Doctor visits in Pecos by Red Bluff physician Davidson

Dr. Davidson a new physician who recently moved to Red Bluff was a business visitor in Pecos on Wednesday.

Davidson Red Bluff Pecos

Notables Open House Marks Local Gathering

An opening event was held Wednesday at a new facility featuring a hall, dining room, and smokehouse. State and local officials attended, including notable figures from Texas and College Station, with community members present to celebrate completion of the building project.

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