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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
6
Dr E C Warden of Milburn New Jersey and J C Orr of Shreveport arrived recently from the sulphur mines in northern Reeves county. They are investing heavily in developing the Dott sulphur mines in the area.
Marguerite Hudson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Hudson nearly drowned at the Roberson hole on the river near town. The child survived the incident with prompt rescue by bystanders and local authorities.
W. B. D. Hudson, prominent Reeves county rancher, has returned from Engle New Mexico where he owns a 150 section ranch and reports pastures in splendid condition in that section.
W. E. Hamilton plans a dam on the Leon Valley near Fort Stockton. William Jennings Bryan traveled through Pecos recently and will deliver a commencement address at Big Spring.
W H Browning Jr and J G Love announce the sale of the Pecos Times to John Hibdon owner of the Pecos Enterprise as the buyer.
L. W. Anderson and G. B. Finley traveled to Fort Worth last week to sell five carloads of cattle as part of a regional trade.
W. H. Drummond has sold the Means and Means wool clip, consisting of about 10,000 pounds.
The Pyles Bunion Derby marchers arrived in Pecos the other night as part of their long road trek. The group continues toward the West with remainder of the route yet to travel.
A large gathering in Fort Davis urged the state to establish a Davis Mountains park. The 20,400 acre Fowlkes ranch was put forward as a potential site. Rainfall swept west Texas this week, with the mountain region benefiting most.
A group of Pecos business men traveled to Carlsbad this week to petition officials for assistance in obtaining support and funding for the Red Bluff project.
Local peace officers announce a strict crackdown on the illegal sale of $.2 beer in the county. They warn retailers and patrons of enforcement actions, citing state statutes and potential penalties.
Hall this week caused about $5000 in damage to homes and store buildings in Pecos. Police investigated the incident and authorities are reviewing reports from local residents.
The Rev Carlton R Wade has been assigned to the pastorate of the Methodist church here, filling the post in the local UMC congregation.
Austin sources report the land bill has passed the legislature citing approval from state officials in the capital.
Public sale of Balmorhea Townsite Company real estate in Reeves County by order of the District Court. Levy on numerous lot blocks, sale set for June 5 1934 at Pecos Court House, cash to highest bidder, notice published in Pecos Enterprise. Sheriff Louis Roberson issues the notice with deputy Isora DeRuzey.
The Sheriff of Reeves County Texas announces two pending public auctions. On May 9 1934 a levy on T N Carr property 80 acres in Section 78 15 West Pecos area is scheduled for June 1954 at the Reeves County Courthouse. Also on May 17 1934 levy on Clinton Ezell property East 50 of Lots 7 and 8 Block 23 West Park Addition Pecos City to be sold June 5 1934 at the courthouse mornings.
Reeves County Texas sheriff Louis Roberson announces a public sale of Lot 12 Block 45 The Original Town of Pecos City Reeves County Texas. The sale follows an alias order of sale in favor of M Stoval and S O Potterff receiver against J M Lewis Peggy Lewis G R Pate J M Pollard Momsen Dunnegan Ryan Company Missouri Paint and Varnish and Harry Durham. Auction set for the Sunday in June 1954 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Reeves County is the sale of the listed real estate for cash to the highest bidder. Publication to run weekly for three consecutive weeks in Pecos Enterprise and Gusher.
The Enterprise lists key dates for Terrell elections including filing deadlines for state and county offices, ballot name placement, campaign expense reports, absentee voting rules, and primary and second primary timelines with deadlines from June to September. Names of offices, dates, and procedural steps are outlined for candidates, county committees, and voters.
Legal notice to all labor and material providers for Dozier Construction on State Aid Project S-229-C and D Highway No 17 Reeves County Texas. Republic Portland Cement Company sues American Indemnity Company as surety in Bexar County court. Creditors must file claims by October 1 1954 or be barred. Publication required for three weeks. Issued May 15 1954 San Antonio Texas. Hart McCormick District Clerk Bexar County.
Executors of the estate of Ira J. Bell announce a Reeves County Texas court order appointing them to administer Tra J. Bell estate. Creditors must present claims by law, sending to Pecos Texas. William Earl Bell and Donald S. Bell named as executors.
Olin G. Hardman arrested Sunday morning and jailed in Lovington on $15,000 bond after a preliminary examination for arsenic poisoning cases near Jal. He is a homemaker resident 18 miles above Jal with two children. Five men sick, two in a Wink hospital. eighteen horses dead nearby. Hobbs New Mexico News.
United States Marshal Guy Mc Namara returned home to Waco after a two week assignment in Pecos tied to federal court sessions.
An abbreviated item records a wedding or engagement notice for Mr and Mrs P I M with readable names and minimal context. The fragment preserves the event’s existence and the couple’s surnames, reflecting a local society notice.
Geo C Pledger and family plan to leave Wink for the Arkansas mountain region next week to establish their home there. The pledgers have been well known locally where Mr Pledger was employed in laundry work and formerly with Pecos laundry. Friends here send best wishes for their move.
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