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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
2
The Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated was dated May 16 1925. Editor Jack Hawkins and Manager Barney Hubbs are listed with hubbs printing company as the publisher. Subscription rates show one year two dollars and six months one dollar. Copy must reach the office by Wednesday to insure publication.
Vernon Sullivan and R H Gray lead Red Bluff district officials to seek a 2 600 000 loan from the R F C with support from at least five counties. The piece argues the project would self liquidate, create irrigation work, save farms, and transform Pecos Texas if financed and approved. It urges local patriotism and remote support.
Salient Department of Agriculture statistics cited in this paper show high grade cotton in the Pecos vicinity adjacent to the Red Bluff reservoir area set for extensive farming. The piece urges the Chamber of Commerce to promote Pecos claiming premium cotton can be produced here, a potential profit margin distinction for growers.
The Enterprise endorses the Chamber of Commerce tribute to Charley Armstrong and his kin for community service and local Carlsbad road contracts. It notes they hired home workers, often unskilled, at personal financial sacrifice and praises their salt of the earth character.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Big Spring showcased Pecos as a strong advocate for the region. Dudley Yard was elected to the executive committee, Pecos earned honorable mention in City Beautification, and its exhibit was praised though another won the prize. Frances Caywood spoke in Home Town, Pecos distributed resource folders, and Pecos stood out as the only town of 175 affiliated with the Chamber to publish a special convention newspaper edition, with H. P. Davis tirelessly coordinating efforts.
Roger Thompson convicted in Sterling City district court for the Pecos River murder of Henry M. Polan of Plentywood Montana. Polan's body was recovered from the Pecos near Grandfalls on March 30 1920. Thompson received 50 years. Fred Moutray gained a continuance. A woman linked the suspects, aiding their arrest and return to Texas. The killing, believed to be robbery, occurred in Tom Green county with the body moved to the Pecos River by car.
Pecos ranked with six others for honorable mention in inter city Beautification. Wilbur C. Hawk named West Texas outstanding citizen. Walter D. Cline elected president. Pecos booth honors and notable attendees listed as the town showcased its entries from Pecos, Mentone and Balmorhea.
T. H. Beauchamp, cashier of the First National Bank, and his daughter Mrs. Charlies Daniels departed Monday. Mrs. Daniels travels to Abilene to visit relatives while Mr. Beauchamp attends the Texas Bankers' Association convention in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Monday brought a large Pecos legal presence to Barstow as district court opened with Judge Drane among the attendees. The event marked the start of a new term, drawing lawyers from Pecos to observe proceedings and hear remarks from local officials.
Attorney Bill Kerr, Judge J E Starley, Rowen Hudson, Bill Hudson, Roy Biggs, Judge L A Dale, and Henry Russell are referenced as participants in a court or legal proceeding panel. The fragment lists several lawyers and judges connected to the case context.
Dr Hilliard Camp attended the Texas Medical Association convention in Fort Worth where his 2 2 paper on burns drew comment. He described experiences from last January during a fatal burn wave in this area at the Kolar Funeral Home. Ed Doty spoke of a fishing trip near Albany in Shackelford County, staying with Will Reynolds on Reynolds ranches and noting good fishing.
Mr and Mrs Jack Turner returned Monday from the annual convention of the Texas Funeral Directors Association in Galveston. Mrs Earl Blair accompanied them. They drove through with Mr Turner serving as manager of the firm.
Walter Slover relocates cash garage from Camp Broadway to Bayless Garage at the Bankhead and Carlsbad highways junction. H. H. Johnson of the Grand reported Mother's Day at his theater with bouquets of sweet peas and broad approval.
WV H Guy editor of Monahans says the Days of 49 celebration will be held in Monahans later this month. Lions club plans a big turnout and promises a lively time for all with plenty of activities and merriment.
Justice of the Peace W and Morison says sultry hot and cloudy days are best for fishing. He notes the conditions look favorable for a good outing and urges effort on the water.
Before Columbus, certain ancient American groups valued bing diamonds as favorable jewelry. The statement notes a practice among some communities reflecting their material culture and beliefs regarding gems.
The Pecos crop shows superior tenderability at 93.5 percent on government contracts versus 87.2 percent for Texas overall. The extra white percentage would have risen with less overflow cotton. Pecos fiber length stays at least 15/16 inch, with over half of Texas cotton below this length, highlighting the Pecos advantage and choicest staple quality.
The piece applauds the Texas Legislature for cutting appropriations to thirty two million dollars, saving nearly 35 percent versus the prior two-year period. It notes this is the first Texas legislature to spend less than its predecessor and predicts continued restraint, with no new taxes.
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