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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
2
Publication notice from Hubbs Printing Company edited by Hawkins lists subscription rates and filing deadlines. One year costs 2.08 dollars, six months 1.00. Pecos Texas post office date October 22, 1915 under March 8 1879 act. Copy must reach office by Wednesday to ensure publication.
The long promised federal building for the Pecos division faces renewed activity after 12 months of dormancy. Government bought the site last February for 16 000 dollars, but funding delays stalled progress until H P Davis pushed the project in Washington, signaling possible start.
The piece contrasts city dailies filled with crime and immorality with country papers that celebrate local business, churches, social events, marriages, births, and deaths. It argues rural news strengthens faith in community and the nation.
Beginning March 19 the Independence Week Life series will discuss and expose the value of education for every child. Experts compare earnings paths for untrained workers, high school graduates, and college grads, noting rising incomes with higher education and the risk of financial distress without it.
The Baptist W M S met at the Toyah church Tuesday with eleven members present. Opening songs included Jesus Savior Pilot Me and Send The Light, with prayers led by Mrs. J. M. Morgan and others. A stream of visits followed as residents and guests from El Paso Pecos and Abilene were noted along with several homecomings and family visits.
Reeves county cotton farmers received about 45000 dollars in 1933 from New Deal programs. Benefits came as rental bonuses and profits on cotton option contracts. About 3000 dollars mailed to farmers with government options. cotton price appreciation created over 5000 dollars in paper profit. For 1934 about 85 growers signed up for the acreage reduction program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Acreage reductions averaged 40 percent for 1934-1935. Ward county showed more contracts but less total acreage.
Noted cowboy Tom Mix, famed for movieland fame and rodeo life, rode through Fort Worth last week in a big Rolls Royce while his horse waited ahead. The wagons and rain soaked trails are a far cry from today’s highway.
Pecos salutes Beverly Vaughan for rising demand at TCU in violin recitals and Mary Catherine Couch in scholastic excellence at Texas Tech. Couch ranked among 50 of 2500 students with straight A grades. The town also notes fire chief Manahan’s siren mishap and mentions Hoosier gunman Dillinger’s jail escape.
E. S. Serimshire, manager of the United Dry Goods store, departed last weekend for a weeklong trip to his former home in Stephenville to visit relatives and friends.
Carlton R. Wade serves as minister with Sunday School for all ages at 9 45. Morning sermon at 11 00. Epworth League at 6 45 followed by an evening sermon at 7 80. Mid week services on Wednesday at 6 45.
John W. Byrd is pastor. Sabbath School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 Y P A elders meet 6 pm junior 7 pm senior at 7 30 pm evening worship choir practice 7 30 Thursday
H A Baird pastor announces weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 Evening Service at 745 Thursday Bible study at 745 and Saturday Evening Service at 745.
The notice lists church events led by evangelist A G Hobbs Jr with services at 11:00 A M Sunday worship, 4:00 P M Young People, 6:30 P M Children's Bible Drill, 7:45 P M mid week, and 7:45 P M Friday evening sermon plus a 3:45 P M Ladies Bible Class and 7:45 P M Sunday sermon.
A.G. Abbott, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45. Christian Endeavor at 6:45. Evening worship at 7:45.
IL de Bruyere announces church services according to the schedule for Sunday and the week ahead. Services will follow the standard timetable, with regular worship and weekday activities noted.
Christian Science services are held every Sunday at 11:00 A M in the basement of the Carnegie Library at Third and Cypress Streets. All are invited. Mann is the subject of the Lesson Sermon to be read.
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