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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
7
Mrs. B. Clay, 32, of Pyote, died Sunday from internal injuries after a fall in her yard. Ambulance brought her to Pecos for burial prep, then returned to Pyote for Baptist church services officiated by Rev. Tuckner. Survived by husband and four children.
Pecos hosts Gene Sells of the San Angelo Standard-Times as he distributess copies of the Times golden anniversary edition. The 76 page issue traces the paper history and West Texas growth, celebrating the 50th birthday of the newspaper.
Bob Lewis reported a Sunday fishing trip on the Pecos River where he caught six large fish ranging from two to seven and a half pounds each.
Carlsbad Caverns saw 6 461 visitors in April, the highest monthly total in a decade. New Mexico led with 2 563 visitors, followed by Texas 1 942 and California 608, with the April 1939 figure of 3 752 the previous record.
A tame gopher wanders into Red Bell's Magnolia station near Pecos and befriends John Brocat. The animal endears itself to staff and visitors, even as it troubles the drive in by digging in the concrete. John keeps the pet at the station.
Pecos Lions and Pecos Rotarians renew their traditional rivalry on the baseball field likely Friday afternoon. Rotarians won last year while Lions boast new talent and seek a strong showing for the music ball honors. Captains are Harry Hinkle for the Rotarians and H. G. Meyer with Luke Woods for the Lions.
Over 100 members join the Toyah branch of the Pecos Valley Red Cross at a Monday night meeting. Martin Michel chairs the chapter and reports enthusiastic support, with roll call success and initial plans.
County Judge James F. Ross and Mayor J E Starley announce a flag raising ceremony at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon on the courthouse lawn. Citizens urged to attend as a patriotic duty.
Last Friday Blue Monroe Kerr of Williams Kerr Chevrolet returned from a visit to El Paso. Wayne Carlisle of West Texas Beer Distributors made a weekend business trip to El Paso. Doug Hart of Toyah visited Pecos on Monday. H E Reese Dam Cafe manager Red Bluff visited Pecos Monday. Mr and Mrs C H Niccolls and son C H Jr drove to Carlsbad Sunday for business and visiting. Bike Simmons Foxworth Galbraith district manager toured Fort Stockton Monday.
The Pecos schools reveal top students in each grade. First graders Edna Moran and Preston Phillips stand out while Morris Collie and Ruby Peer excel in second grade. Third graders include Mary Magee Tillman Dardin and Blanche Bowie, with sixth grader Mozelle Bryan also earning high marks.
The program lists Rev. H. C. Moore delivering the annual sermon. Adele Lloyd speaks the salutatory on Universal Peace. Hill Hudson gives the valedictory titled America the Leader in World Affairs.
Vernon Hicks in San Francisco writes his father R. P. Hicks that he passed the navy entrance examinations and will soon become a regular tar.
A severe frost on the night of May 7 killed many flowers in the city according to local reports. The frost damaged decorative plantings along streets and in public gardens, prompting cleanup and renewed plantings.
The Red Bluff water district offices have moved from Barstow to Pecos to stay close to the ongoing survey. Citizens are asked to number houses as free city mail delivery is anticipated. A Monday noon meeting at the Mint Cafe will reorganize the local American Legion post. The Jar oil boom aids Pecos business as Pecos county starts a Fort Stockton to Reeves county road.
W L Sherrod traveled to Carlsbad to visit friends and handle business. Matt Grisham from Abilene, a member of the Grisham Hunter Corporation, stopped by last weekend for social visits and business. County Judge and Mrs J B Woolfolk attended the Toyah senior play in Toyah last Saturday night and praised it as among the best seen.
More than 700 people registered at the annual spring flower show held here Saturday. There were over 175 entries. The Enterprise this week issued a special four page edition for distribution at the Big Spring Chamber of Commerce convention.
Mrs. Joe Hudgens is asked to arrange flowers for Mother’s Day observance as part of a local social notice. The note emphasizes courtesy and a personal touch in gifts and remembrance.
Mrs John A Haley candidate for the 88th district represented by her campaign in town meeting with her son John Haley Jr who is a candidate for sheriff of Winkler County observing and meeting voters.
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