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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
1
Pecos City Council ordered a complete new set of ordinances to modernize laws for traffic, building, and city governance. The move aims to control rising city problems, and officials invite citizen suggestions by 3 PM. The council also approved 1000 feet of new fire hose and plans paving work at a special meeting.
The Powder Puff Beauty Shoppe plans its tenth location opening May 10 in the balcony of the Central Drug Company. Mrs. Fred Powell and Mrs. Ella Mae Vaughan will supervise the seven booth area and introduce Frederic's Vita-Tonic permanents and Arnao Steam Scalp treatments along with other beauty services.
Charles Y Young, assistant cashier at the First National Bank, has recovered from appendicitis surgery and is back on his feet. He had been confined for two weeks and is receiving greetings from many friends.
The Delaware oil field report notes No. 1 Ramsey Wheat of the Delaware Oil Corp shows oil at depth around 4,350 feet with no gas. Wells in Loving and Reeves counties are drilling or planned, with new locations and ongoing operations near Wheat, the Toyah Bell and Allen wells, plus a planned refinery by Burford and Skelly and a Pecos pipeline expansion.
Delegates from several cities attended a Texas Highway Club gathering in Kerrville on Monday to map and promote scenic loop routes for tourist travel. Representatives from Pecos, led by Richard L. Toll and F. H. Ryan, were invited to push Pecos as a turning point for trips to Carlsbad Cavern, the Davis Mountains, and Big Bend. A state-wide committee will be formed to organize these circular tours.
J R Humphrey announces Pecos Public Schools plan to issue bonds for a new high school and repairs to the existing building. The May 1 and May 19 election dates will not raise taxes, but fund educational improvements to accommodate growing enrollment and uphold Southern Association accreditation.
The Epilectic editors apologize for delays and missteps amid moving turmoil and critics. They acknowledge a rough week with setbacks, federal attention, and hopes for better output, noting the paper did still produce despite frustrations.
Bent fenders and bruises marked a Sunday night crash at the corner near Glover's Service Station when Miss Hettie Lois Randall and Geo Overman collided. Miss Ione Krauskopf, riding with Randall, was initially feared seriously cut by glass but escaped injury. spectators called the escape fortunate. No blame was assigned to either driver.
Carlsbad Cavemen blank Roswell Battery A 7 to 0 in the second game of the season. Highlights include Roswell pitcher Pyrtte's solid defense and Carlsbad pitcher Ward's two hits, including a home run, and five total hits by the Cavemen.
The town welcomes a blue mudden with red eyes and a white beak arriving at the fountain this Tuesday. The fish pond, center of the intersection, has long hosted ducks and fish, with the occasional death, reflecting the pond's quirky history as a parking and public space.
Pecos High School contestants H I Bryan Billy Collie and Marvin Whalen left for Austin with Superintendent Joe R Humphrey to compete for state interscholastic honors. Bryan enters the half mile and weight events Collie the jumps and the two lap event Whalen chases oratorical honors Supt Humphrey serves as trainer as fellow students bid them good luck.
A rare timely rain swept west Texas Tuesday evening and night as winds shifted eastward. Pecos measured 0.67 inches while El Paso and surrounding areas reported rain across north and south districts. Ranchers noted pastures needed moisture to protect growing grass.
Mrs W W Runnels presents her music pupils in a recital on Friday May 11 at the First Baptist Church. The program includes piano numbers by Tommie Wiggin Elizabeth Rhodes Hazel Monce Stella Richards Victor Justis Madaline Waters Claralu Beauchamp Elizabeth Lilley Beverly Vaughan Nancy Camp Willie Fay Starley Birdie Bell Durrilee Justis Gladys Wolf Marguerite Griswold Malcolm Payne Ralph Williams Leroy Payne Aubrey Wolf and Jnc M Cowan. The event promises special features planned to delight listeners.
Roberson Twins return to screen with Elinor and Elise performing new stunt series at Rialto Theatre this week. Friday through Saturday nights and Monday and Tuesday mark the first review of the pictures. After strong response, additional ranch stunt footage from weeks ago premieres, then attached to the Paramount release for national run.
Carlsbad New Mexico May 4 1928 Changes in freight train service between Pecos Texas and Clovis New Mexico effective May 2 will deliver freight at Carlsbad twenty four hours earlier and about forty hours earlier at Pecos The mixed train formerly left at 7 50 am now leaves Carlsbad at 9 00 am returning from Pecos at 12 30 pm
Lydick Roofing Company opens a Pecos warehouse across from J. M. Radford Co marking its fifteenth Texas office. Manager B. B. Harris notes work on Hotel Graham roof and metal contracts plus material supply for Mint Cafe Annex Lilley Building. They represent Johnsmanville Richardson Barrett Genasco roofing materials and plan plant expansion.
Pecos Boys travel to the Cavemen in the Cavern City to measure strength and see how they stack up against a strong local town team. Manager Lybrand is hopeful though veterans doubt the result. Money was raised with a pledge to raise the ante if a real club can play a full game.
Hubert Bryan drove about 1500 miles from Pecos to Santa Monica in forty hours with no rest, using 53 gallons of gas and three quarts of oil. He returned to Pecos last Thursday with his wife, claiming a possible record for a solo nonstop drive.
F. W. Burford of Burford Oil Co announces a 5 000 barrel per day refinery to be built north Pecos with expansion potential. A Skelly Oil Co pipeline from Winkler County will serve the plant, easing transport as work begins this year.
Chris Ritz plans a large rebuild and extension of his property by 51 feet to the rear with front changes. Jim King’s restaurant will be renewed with extra rear space and an updated suspended awning. The front roof will be replaced and the same tenants will occupy the upgraded building.
The federal court finished its spring session Thursday evening, closing the heaviest docket known to this city. Most cases arose from the Winkler Oil Field area and were handled under established procedures.
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