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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
1
In a reminiscence from the Golden Anniversary issue, Bill Oden recalls his youth sweeping a saloon and guarding lamps as cowboys shot out lights. John Doll reports mass fish kills on the Pecos River from dynamiting, urging sportsmen to act to restore the once-fine Texas stream.
In a recent session of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Pecos lodge members were reminded that Max Krauskopf of Pecos is the grand old man of the order. Max rose high in lodge work and exemplified the Knight of Pythias ideals, and the gathering stirred homesickness for him as the Grand Lodge met.
Henry Russell, a school board member, heads a campaign to collect past due school taxes. About $500 has been paid, but much more is needed. Property owners are urged to pay at least one year back taxes immediately. board members can provide more information.
A large Pecos group enjoyed Mentone's annual last-of-school celebration Friday afternoon. A rodeo featuring Hardin Ross, a world champion rabbit roper, drew crowds and provided a major highlight. A picnic and other events rounded out the afternoon festivities.
One hundred emissaries from Dallas toured through Oklahoma and New Mexico, stopping in Pecos for a two hour visit Monday morning. They paraded, gave a band concert, and distributed folders greeting Pecos, with remarks by District Judge J A Crane and Senator K M Regan.
H P Davis Pecos Chamber of Commerce secretary is named the most active and useful secretary in west Texas for the year at the San Angelo convention. Maury Hopkins presents the award as Pecos representatives attend events. Ralph Williams Jr. speaks in the My Home Town contest. Attendance exceeds four thousand with ten thousand present at times.
Ward county jury convicts Kilgore Texas hotel man Heavy Holloway for burglary tied to a July 4 1932 attempt to rob Citizens State Bank in Barstow. Verdict came after about one hour of deliberation. Witnesses included an alleged accomplice and H A Collins lumber yard manager.
Orene Hay will be valedictorian with 95 average and Ralph Williams Jr. salutatorian with 93. And in grammar school, Mable Claire Bayent valedictorian with 95.05 and Margaret Simmons second with 95.0125. Commencement programs set next Tuesday for high school and Monday for grammar school with invocations, addresses by Dr. J. M. Gordon and Miss Ethel Armstrong, and diploma presentations.
Pecos high school students honored Superintendent KL Walker with a fountain pen and pencil set during Friday morning's assembly. The gesture recognized his efficient faithful service and marked the final assembly of the year.
The Chamber of Commerce will discuss a proposed goodwill visit to Black River Village a tourist resort about 20 miles from Carlsbad Cavern. Wm. Rossman of Tri Angle Camp suggested the trip. Members are urged to attend the luncheon at Brandon Coffee Shop next Tuesday noon.
J. E. Couch will replace Tommy Thompson as head scoutmaster in a few weeks following Thompson's transfer to Kermit. The announcement notes a leadership shift within the scouting program.
James, a tool dresser for the Eppenauer Drilling Co., in Loving County, attempted to use dynamite in a hole. The first charge failed to detonate, the second exploded as he ran the tool down, flinging dirt and rocks into his face. His right eye is gone and his left eye is in danger.
Seven people injured in a Thursday afternoon automobile crash when the rear of a car turned over on Bank head highway a half mile west of Jurstow. Driver J S Guinn chief county probation officer of El Paso crowded off road by oncoming vehicle. Guinn and six boys from Gatesville training school were taken to a Pecos hospital ambulance rushed three.
A corps of stenographers at Judge J. E. Starley’s office prepares drafts of the Deed of Trust for the Red Bluff Water Power Control District. Field notes from the damsite survey are being incorporated. the trust will be recorded in four counties and forwarded to Washington.
A meeting of eight city soft ball team captains is set for Friday night at City Hall to form a league. Clarence Mount helped organize and teams named include Baptists, Methodists, Pecos Mercantile Co, Telephone Co, Firemen, Rotarians, Lions, and Leader Grocery.
New PTA officers were installed during Fathers Night at the PTA meeting. Officers include Mrs Milton Slack as president, 1st vice president Mrs B A Toliver, 2nd vice president Mrs Herbert Holloway, recording secretary Mrs Henry Russell, corresponding secretary Mrs Lee Johnson, treasurer Mrs W B Hamilton, historian Mrs RK Couch, and parliamentarian Mrs Lillie Cole. A puppet show, one act play, and a style show highlighted the program.
Local Legion committees will call up Peeus representatives next week to solicit advertising prizes and entertainment funds for the summer rodeo. Clyde Bradford of Grandfalls, a candidate for state representative, visited Monday with his friends to rally support.
Norma Shearer the award winning actress spent Tuesday night in Pecos at the Hotel Brandon. She arrived around 11 p m and left before 7 a m with her chauffeur while en route to Hollywood from the Bahamas where she has been filming. Emmett Karston called her beauty and friendly in person.
Frank Tig Mitchell, Pecos High football star, received the Bill Dean Memorial Trophy at Friday’s assembly for athletic skill and exemplary sportsmanship. Jack Camp presented the trophy on behalf of the Dean family. The award honors Bill Dean who died from infantile paralysis and was a noted Pecos graduate.
Pecos high school senior Lucile Stephen received the Letha Precit Memorial cup at the class day program for the girl most representative of athletic ability scholarship sportsmanship and character. Louise Coleman funded the award in memory of Letha Precit, star player killed in a 193 Lucile has lettered in basketball and maintained high grades. Former winners include Mildred Rubblen Elizabeth Lilley Evelyn Bowie and Mary Catherine Couch.
A baseball game between the Pecos Red Tuffs and the Big Spring Senators is set for Sunday at the east side ball park. Start time listed as four o clock.
Willis McCutchheon Jr of Fort Davis was in the running for the office of state representative with activity noted in the race. He is connected to Fort Davis and the local political contest underway.
A Pecos club hosts a golf tournament preceding a Ladies Night program at the country club next Thursday May 24. A handicap committee of Albert Sisk Jack May and M W Collie will set prize structure while R L Toll K M Regan and A C Wilson lead the Ladies Night program. Rotary guests Dudley Yard and Dick Toll spoke on the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Pecos Rotary history respectively with H P Davis and Guy McNamara in attendance.
A handsome saddle to be awarded during the Rodeo July 3 4 is on display at the Central Barber shop with other prizes. People may already buy chances on the saddle and trimmings.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Grier of Monahans welcomed a baby girl named Millie Deaun born on a Wednesday. The newborn adds joy to the family and marks a new arrival for the Griers.
Reverend Gus Ramage formerly with Pecos now serving as Inter chaplain visited Friday. He came to retrieve Mrs. Ramage and Margaret and appeared hale after a recent nervous breakdown, much to the pleasure of his many friends.
The Pecos Lions Club faces the Pecos Rotary Club in a Friday 5 30 PM mush ball baseball game at Alkali Park. Captains Harry Hinkle and H G Meyers lead the Rotarians and Lions respectively, with Rotarians the defending champions from last year.
The semi annual federal term in the Pecos division of the western district of Texas adjourned after three and a half days. Principal civil action Viola Seeley et al versus James Cornell concerns a trustee's accounting of a mother's estate with a $200 000 property stake. William Taylor was convicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to thirteen months in El Reno federal prison. Court staff included Judge Boynton U S Marshal Guy McNamara and Deputy Marshals J Mack Wood A H Woelber and others.
Pecos residents woke at 10 am as the navy dirigible Macon passed overhead returning to its west coast base after maneuvers off Florida. The craft traced the T and P right of way on its way east, a month after its prior Pecos crossing.
The Pecos Cemetery Association will meet next Wednesday at 3 30 pm in the Pecos Furniture Co chapel. Important matters will be discussed including the election of officers. All members urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs W R Dude Cook of Pecos welcome a son born May 8 The couple plans to teach the boy about automobiles in coming days The infant will be named Johnnie Young nicely.
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