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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
1
Out Our Way discusses wind erosion at the Pecos country club damaging fairways and urging vegetation to curb dust. It notes a Houston inquiry about Pecos melons and suggests a trade name copyright for Pecos cantaloupe, while warning Pecos melons rarely appear before July 15.
Dr. L Kincannon leads a faithful group backing the legion rodeo with two weeks of sacrifice aside from business. Dudley Yard promotes radio signs on routes to Pecos Midland and Big Ring. FCC permit rejections prompt local chatter as E McKee visits. Earl Bell and Ken Regan receive mention for outreach as pirates price-cutting wars spread in barbering ice cream and tires.
Wendell Warnock formerly of Hart Stockton is appointed manager at Williams Chevrolet Co succeeding F. Ivan who moves to Wink. Mrs Otho Wells of Balmorhea covers at a local hospital after undergoing a major operation Monday.
The Pecos Rodeo will feature free street dances on both show nights hosted by the American Legion. Committees backed by Cham ber of Commerce and Legionnaires are compiling donations from local businesses as plans progress. Organizers expect to raise about 1200 dollars with help from town firms while top cowboys from Texas Arizona and New Mexico inquire about attendance. Trick riding clown acts and a Queen contest with prizes are part of the program as the five year rise of the rodeo continues toward a record turnout in 1935.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram photo lists men directing Pecos soft water project including Barney Hubbs Mayor Toliver Marvin Cowan Earl Easterbrook Judge Starley B T Biggs Ben Warner Young Bell W F Howard Glen Breen Jess Heard and M F VII C Secretary. The $5300,000 project aims to improve Pecos water facilities.
The Pecos water system should have soft water in the mains by July 1, with the new $300,000 contract largely complete by June 15. Extensions to serve 75 to 100 new users are considered to boost revenue, while pipe lay and tests continue as the city eyeing an on, celebration for the turn on. Electric transmission line work has been let to J E Morgan of El Paso for the water wells site.
Fred G. Wagner construction engineer for the Treasury Dept. received notice from Washington authorizing a date for the formal cornerstone ceremony of the Pecos federal building. Postmaster M. W. Collie appointed the Chamber of Commerce and city council to oversee the event. Steel work for the first floor was complete and blocking in of lower portions was under way.
J. B. Witty proprietor of the Pyote cafe was injured Wednesday when struck by a car driven by California tourists. He suffered cuts and bruises, and was transported by Pecos Furniture Co. ambulance to Pecos hospital where he rests in stable condition. Doctors report injuries are not serious.
About 2100 men labored on the Red Bluff project this week after a restart last Thursday. By mid June the headcount is set to double as dual shifts begin. Contractors Lundin Brothers and Armstrong and Sins faced equipment breakdowns and rapid repairs while Ss. J. Grove and Sons Co. oversaw operations. Superintendent Pop Lense returned to take charge.
A beautiful electric clock was presented this week as the graduating class gift. It was hung in the main hallway above the trophy case and installed by Bill Collie from the Electric Shop.
Pecos prepares for Radio Station KIUN launch between June 15 and July 1 with 100 watt carrier, all RCA equipment, and the first model E-100 Transmitter delivered in the United States. The facility promises high fidelity music and speech using an RCA control panel and Camden laboratory innovations.
The Salvation Army will launch its annual fund drive soon with campaigner W. D. Pedigo leading efforts for ten years. The county advisory committee includes J. G. Murray, Dr. Jim Camp, H. L. Solloway, Chas. Manahan, and W. W. Dean. The organization aids the neglected regardless of creed and reports 475,000 meals served, 14,000 jobs found, $7,000 in renewals and services, and thousands aided through maternity homes and hospitals.
The Pecos Furniture Co announces the opening of its new Pecos Funeral Home at Fifth and Cypress streets. Viewing hours are 2 to 8 p m Sunday. The facility features a Spanish mission exterior, red tile roof, and a rear hearse garage. A private apartment for attendants and a family room for clients are included, signaling a model service for the region.
At the high school auditorium Monday night two operettas were staged by the primary and elementary departments. Graduates entering high school next year include Ala Wayne Atchison Fred Beauchamp Mary Louise Figes Floyd Brownlee Junior Bumgardner Enid Bush and many others. Judge Woolfolk awarded $53 scholarships to top students in both departments Peggy Glover won primary honors with 97 percent and Floyd Merl Stephen topped elementary with 94 and three quarters.
IS ILI A. A. Eddins remained quite ill this week at Tom Crum's home with reports indicating a slight improvement in his condition.
Art Lease with the Grove construction company at Red Bluff returned to Pecos Wednesday from Minnesota after several weeks away visiting.
Jo W. Camp, long with Great American Life in Fort Worth, will move to Pecos to represent the company in the area. He and Mrs. Camp plan to relocate in a few days. Paul J. Brown, San Angelo general agent for the same firm, was there last weekend.
Albert Rowden, son of Mrs. G. B. Rowden of Pecos, died recently in Albuquerque New Mexico. A World War veteran, he was injured in service and his health declined thereafter. Pecos friends extend sympathy to Mrs. Kowaen and family.
Brief note from the Enterprise explains that items from Toyah and Red Bluff and other local news were crowded out and will be printed in full in next week’s issue.
The American Legion sponsors a dance at Legion Hall on Friday night June 7 announced by Vernon Hicks. Bob Sandusky and his orchestra from Ed will play.
Thirty graduates of Pecos high school received diplomas in commencement exercises at the school auditorium Tuesday night. District Attorney William L. Kerr spoke as the principal. Miss Julia Williams led the processional as the seniors entered the stage before a large audience. Rev. John Byrd gave the invocation. Ruth Ritz salutatorian delivered a welcome and the class sang Our Dear Old High School. Join Booker valedictorian gave the valedictory.
The Freels Oil Co. well in section 22 Reeves county north of Thorpe’s corner near the old Toyah Bell site received Looe gallons of acid Thursday during cleaning. Results will be known Sunday.
A. J. Christophene a 60 year old workman on the federal building fell from a huge crane arm into a muddy slush pit after losing grip while descending on a wet day He sustained a 38 inch gash on his arm Dr C D Gipson treated the injury which was not serious and he resumed work after the accident
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