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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
6
A Wednesday order from Texas authorities launches an Emergency Work Division on April first replacing the CWA. Every able bodied man or woman who can work will be employed, with direct relief continuing for women, children, and the disabled. All existing CWA projects will finish before new ones start.
Ted Ruhlen jeweler and watch repairer moves from City Pharmacy to the office across the street formerly Earl Blair’s. He invites friends to visit the new location.
A new Red Cross chapter may be established in Reeves Ward Winkler and Loving counties with headquarters in a local town. A meeting at the Brandon hotel led by R H Ziehm outlined plans to start the chapter and an additional gathering Friday at 2 30 pm will decide the exact location and permanent chairman.
The weather favors outdoor activity and hints at seasonal change as tennis and golf squads practice, tailors discuss summer wear, and cedar trees push green growth signaling the approach of warmer days.
Words fail us to express gratitude for friends who showed sympathy and sent floral offerings during our sorrow. The Miller Milner Davis Miner Ellsworth and others bless you all for lightening our burden with kindness.
The Altar Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Max Otto next Tuesday March 13. AH members are urged to attend.
Earl Bizir, a watch repairman, chases large game in his spare time and this week he worked on a sick motor in an automobile. He handles parts and repairs with skill, finding both small and large challenges manageable.
Tomorrow Saturday marks Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations as Irish communities prepare parades and festivities. Locals express cheerful pride, with some planning gatherings and themed events to honor the patron saint of Ireland.
Pecos Chapter No 81 O E S calls a special meeting for this evening March 16 to convert degrees. Mrs Beulah J Wilson Worthy Matron and Mr. Davis Worthy Patron lead the initiatory work with a full slate of officers assisting.
A Legion Post representative outlined plans for the annual Fourth of July celebration. The Chamber of Commerce pledged cooperation and could stage a Red Bluff tied event if feasible. Judge Ben Randall reported Reeves County CW A expenditures since last October totaling over 45 000 dollars, funding Balmorhea reservoir roads irrigation districts and Pecos city hall. D W Bozeman reviewed Broadway Boosters drives with 339 dollars paid and 15 dollars pledged, boosting highway advertisement hopes for Pecos.
The Red Bluff district moves toward ratifying a bond contract with the PWA as Reeves, Ward, Loving and Pecos counties host ads for the April 7 election. Officials stress no new obstacles, with $2,600,000 federal loan security the focus. Judge Starley says Washington reports hint bright for city water loan and federal building.
A brief feature notes how buttered bread, business cheer, and a resilient silver city cohere in a tale of endurance and comeback, praising a town for its steadiness and recovery amid challenges.
The Hobbs oil field daily allowable production rises to 501 barrels, up from 35 448, with total potential of 330,854 barrels from completed wells. Shell remains the top producer in the area followed by Humble and Stratiteend Texss, each with lower allowances.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer, among the area’s oldest and most prosperous, has been sold to George Baker. Baker, a rising newspaper man, has built success at Sonora during the depression and assumes control from a corporation in which Barney Hubbs held an interest.
Wes designates Clyde Pradford as main for remroestative. The report notes a man who can possess Sts all in one bunch deserves scrutiny. Briochford Wren appears this week to report lost checks during travel.
Pecos schools prepare for the 1934 fall term with promotions and new appointments. R H Blackwell announces M P Withers as high school principal and coach with a salary raise, Gerald Thompson as assistant coach and grammar school head coach with pay raise, and A C Bradley returning as Elementary principal. High school teachers include Miss Neil Chism, Miss Mary Magee, Mrs Herold McNew, and Miss Iva Mae Harris. a math and a commercial teacher for the future remain to be elected. Elementary staff adds Miss Lilly Ley, Miss Allyne Love, Miss Callie Ross, Miss Isdore Grimes, Mrs Lilli W Cole, Miss Jessie Sue Armstrong, and Miss Helen Door. second grade positions await selection. Mexican school retains Miss Wylie Sue Cole as principal and Miss Tommy Wicker as assistant. Board plans summer school this year. Lions boosting the play. ad copy notes to see Deacon Dubbs Thursday night.
March 12 report: Falmer I Giless, 49, is hospitalized after a cow accident. While milking, Sadie the cow reportedly fainted and toppled onto him in an incident described as highly unusual.
Mrs T H Nutt promotes a Norge electric refrigerator bought from Pees Furniture Company in a local home goods notice. The ad highlights the appliance as a proud brand new model and credits PVRS for the present purchase.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Bradford Tay and Ray Lee, with uncertain action and possible reference to returning or reverting something. Details are unreadable.
Pecos to restart regular practice next Monday at Rotary field with a strong group of prospects for 1934. Harry Clinton invites players to register at the pool hall or with Harold Doty or Jimmy Morrison. A benefit dance and new uniforms are planned to fund equipment as the town aims for a winning season.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a gripping drama at the Grand showing Tuesday only. The story follows a great metropolitan lawyer thought disgraced who saves an innocent man from death after his own rebirth, with scenes in New York courts, speakeasies, waterfront dives, and prisons. George B. Seitz directs with swift action and careful detail.
The article warns that Gilbert Murray will appear as Randon Crawley a deceptive figure in the Lions production with Thursday evening showtime.
The campaign rewarded killing hawks, road runners, coyotes, owls and other predators with prizes donated by Pecos merchants and local businesses. Final counts show 495 hawks, 341 road runners, 25 coyotes, 22 owls, nine crows, and no bobcats bagged, with another contest planned around May 1.
The Ikit e Tourney bans store bought kites and requires kite string. Eligible boys come from Reeves Ward and Loving counties. Prizes include a flashlight a kodak a baseball bat a playground bale a belt a kite endurance knife a mechanical set and a grand cash prize from the Lions Club. Prizes are on display in the Chamber of Commerce window.
Ed Craft appears as a smart young lawyer showing tricks of the legal profession in Deacon Dobbs at the school house next Thursday night.
A Crane City attorney Henry Russell attended court this week. A social note hints at an event with Lion Blackwell and Deacon Dobbs Thursday night suggesting a lively scene is ahead.
D E Adams Jr and his wife were visitors to friends in Pyote last Sunday afternoon according to local notes.
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