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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
2
Publication notice announces the consolidation of The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher with prior papers The Pecos Enterprise and Gusher formed in 1925. It lists subscription rates and filing deadline for copy to appear in the issue.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting heads to Big Spring May 11–13 drawing leaders from Pecos and beyond. The piece touts Balmorhea fishing, plans for an observatory in the Davis Mountains via McDonald, and Reeves County RF C job applications, plus a local sale by He Leader Grocery and Hardware Co highlighting active commerce and tourism potential in Pecos.
A note copies the disclaimer that reproductions under the heading do not reflect policy of the Enterprise. No further details or actions are provided in the readable text.
The Texas senate passed a bill authorizing formation of water districts along the Pecos river to reclaim about 40 000 acres of land once tillable. It includes authority to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corp to build a dam and irrigation ditches across Ward Pecos Reeves Loving and Lane counties. If financing is secured the project could spur agricultural and industrial growth in Pecos valley communities of five West Texas counties.
Sergeant J. R. Nicholson reported a six foot bald eagle perched on a telephone post along Pipeline Road east of Mentone. The giant bird allowed a close approach before flying away, with strong talons evident. W. W. Brookfield recalls a past encounter with a large eagle on his range.
The Flower Show continues with exhibitors from Barstow Toyah Balmorhea and Pecos expected to join. Music by students of Mrs Lindsay and Miss Williams, a Madame Butterfly skit, and a tea garden entertain attendees. Entries must be grown by exhibitors with prizes for ribbons and a special prize for most ribbons.
The West Texas Revue will showcase West Texas beauty under Mrs. Lee Weathers. The regional chamber, amid county home rule reorganizations, aims to push junking the 1878 state constitution for a new one. The meeting includes talks on public expenditures, self liquidating loans, and enforcement of the uniform budget law with R F C funds supporting program progress.
J A Chambers father of Dick Chambers of Pecos died from severe burns at his De Leon Texas home after his bathrobe caught fire near a stove. He died within hours despite rescue efforts and his son attended the funeral.
Physicians endorse a thorough Calotabs course to purify the blood and activate the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 cent and 35 cent packages from all dealers with the promise of renewed vitality.
Haircut shop advertises a classic style cut at an old time price with a guarantee to please. Located on the highway next to and east of the Gold Bond Store. The offer invites you and friends to visit this opportunity.
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