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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1935
Page
10
Three new entries for local elections were listed this week. The fourth candidate in the city aldermanic race is B. A. Oden. For the school board, R. E. Whalen and I. R. Titus join the slate.
An engineer on a Santa Fe train reported the fire at 1:45 Wednesday morning in Pecos near the Oscar Buchholtz residence. The blaze destroyed the barn at the rear of the home before firefighters arrived. no cause was determined and the loss was described as not great.
Unemployed persons seeking jobs on public works must have their work cards revised every 30 days. Bill Shelton, local NRS manager, said the policy is mandatory to confirm eligibility when workers are called.
Hollis Smith buys a house and lot in north Ecos from R. F. Grissom. The property sits on the old Carlsbad highway just east of the Boulder Courts.
Seaborn known as Jiggs led Pecos to a strong showing as he defeated Toyah rival 6-0 6-3. The Pecos girls triumphed with Lela Kelly and Frances Miller winning 6-1 6-0 over Toyah Nan cy Winn, earning the county championship and advancing to Fort Stockton for the district meet April 12-13.
Pankey Auto Supply in the Brandon Hotel building began its spring buying season by cutting prices on Ford and Chevrolet radiators. The shop stocks a full range of automobile supplies and accessories and anticipates a strong year ahead.
Dr John W Darby of San Antonio leading a church revival at First Christian Church starting Sunday March 31 He is a prominent evangelist noted for large pastorates and strong speaking style He will be assisted by his wife a skilled musician Abbots calls the Darby engagement a fortunate securing for the meeting.
The Wendt family expresses sincere appreciation for sympathy, kindness, and assistance during the illness and death of their wife, mother, and sister Mrs. John Wendt. Special thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings. John Wendt and family and the brothers and sisters of Mrs. Wendt.
Mrs John Wendt 62 longtime Pecos resident died Sunday near Pecos after heart disease. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev Fred Faust and Rev Joe Lcrimshire attended by many friends. Burial at Fairview Cemetery. Surviving husband John Wendt two sons Lennard Nowata and Harold Pecos. five sisters and a brother. Pecos Furniture Co. directed services.
The article lists historic firms tied to early Pecos Valley promotion and their purchases as shown in two days of entries. Pecos Land and Water Co., Pecos Valley Railway Co., Pioneer Canal Co., and Pecos Red Sand Stone Co. appear among buyers, with items ranging from groceries to building materials.
A church listing shows Sunday School at 9:45, Morning Service at 1:00, Bapt ist Training Union at 6:15, Evening Service at 7:50, and Wednesday Prayer at 7:80. Minister E. R. Watson invites all to attend, with a Friday training class at 8 PM. Catholic Mass occurs Sundays at 8:5, with monthly and regional Masses in Barstow Santa Ros Pecos Toyah and Will locations at various times.
Joe B. Scrimshire, Minister guides a church day with Church School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Epworth Leagues at 11 A M Evening Worship at 6 30 P M Mid Week Service on Wednesday 6 30 P M and Choir Practice on Thursday at 7 30 P M
A church notices a full weekly program led by Pastor A. G. Abbott. Bible School at 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A. M. Evening services, council meetings, midweek studies, and choir practice fill the week.
The notice lists Bible study at 10 A M and singing on the second Sunday monthly, a 3 P M young people's class, 6 30 P M TP MM, gospel service 7 30 P M, mid week service Wednesday 7 50, and a ladies Bible class Thursday at 4.
H A Baird is pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 evening service at 7. Monday prayers at 9 00 morning. Wednesday Bible study at 7. Saturday evangelistic service at 7.
Christian Science services are held each Sunday at 11 A M. Wednesday evening testimonials are held the first Wednesday each month at 8 P M in the Carnegie library at 4th and Cypress streets.
John W. Byrd is the pastor. Sunday School starts at 10:00 A M. Evening Worship follows at 7:30 P M. Services held at 330 Bore street.
A roster of names appears alongside price figures for everyday items. Tobacco costs 10 cents a plug, flannel 40 cents per yard, bacon 13 cents per pound, melons 15 cents each, sugar 3 1/2 cents per pound, socks 35 cents a pair, sweet potatoes 3 1/2 cents per pound, eggs 30 cents a dozen, shirts 2.00 dollars, and coffee 25 cents a pound. 5900 cigars total 17.50 dollars.
Washington group led by Vernon L Sullivan visits Red Bluff district to review foundation work on the dam. J I Starles attends with district directors and other officials amid plans to complete the core trench then proceed to trench filling and dam foundation work.
Rev and Mrs Joe B Scrim of the First Methodist Church attend the funeral of Mrs W Hamm in Springdale Arkansas after her death near Dimmitt Texas. Hamm died at age 67 after living as a plains pioneer. Funeral services were held in Dimmitt Methodist church led by Rev Ray Gilbreath. Attending included J W Hamm, Fred Hamm, Thomas Hamm, R O Douglas, Stuart Barnes, W H Ingram, Patsy Ruth Hamm and Mrs J B Scrimshire of Pecos.
Ulrich with Sarah Chapman alternate leads county declamation with Frances Titus Lorena Gann as senior and Margaret Simmons Minnie Jen Miller as juniors. Spelling features Mary Nabers Catherine McCree Mai Claire Baggent Ruth Reeder Margaret Abbott plus seven others.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Caroline announce the arrival of a 7 pound boy named James Thomas born Saturday of last week. Both mother and baby are reported doing well.
Injured Buck Shelton, worker from Lun din Brs., was hurt Tuesday at Red Bluff when a truck bed released on him. He was taken to Pecos for medical treatment. Officials say the injuries are painful but not serious.
Arnold, a worker for Everson Construction Co., was slightly injured last week at the Red Bluff dam and was transported to Pecos for medical care.
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