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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
1
A column laments lack of notices about newborns in Lovington, arguing the editor desires child arrivals be reported. The piece defends coverage as fair, noting the community’s duty to inform the paper of new births and praising any welcoming of little strangers.
Pecos editor notes few baby announcements while Pecos residents await the duck season opener. The United Dry Goods Stores manager J S Serimshire promotes a Valve Revolution Sale with new merchandise at low prices for six days starting Friday at 9 a.m.
Sam McCorkle former Mexia district attorney and Sterling ally will speak in Pecos Friday at 7 30 in the district courtroom for Orville Bullington the Republican gubernatorial candidate. Casey will MC the rally inviting all interested in the race to attend.
A man, Arley Jones of San Diego, was shot and killed by a Van Horn watchman who misidentified a toy pistol cigarette holder as a real weapon. Jones, carrying cash, had stopped near a restaurant to smoke before the fatal event on a Tuesday night. Funeral arrangements were noted with Kolar Funeral Home.
Pecos Wieh football fans travel with 100 plus students and boosters to Midland for the key West Texas clash. The Ragtes meet Midland at 3 15 this afternoon as Pecos aims to avenge past setbacks and stay undefeated in Class I. Starting lineup includes Tennant Taylor Mitchell Ellisen Waters Toliver Collie Baker Davis Durdin Manry.
Eighteen girls from Pecos High are named as Princesses of Football for the third annual coronation after the Wink game on November 15. Voters buy a coronation ticket, each ticket serving as one vote. The queen will be revealed at the start of the ceremony directed by Miss Mary Magee.
Irby Dyer of Barstow and Louis Roberson of Pe were linked to a local whiskey operation near Barstow. About 100 whiskey mash and four operators were found at the site, with Mexicans jailed pending charges as the investigation continued this week.
Pecos oil man L Wilson assumes charge of local gas and distribution. Wilson is described as a veteran business figure with wide experience and proven success, forecasting strong performance in his new role.
American Legion to hold a military ball on Armistice Day November 11 at the Spanih Hall with the Dusky Stevedores Orchestra providing music.
The Pecos revival at the Baptist church starts with praise for week one led by Pastor Rev Edgar Ratliff. Dr Craig of Dallas, a noted evangelist, is due Monday night and will likely preach twice daily in the second week.
Pecos Designated as reporting weather station for American Airways Texas. Jesse Maxwell terminal manager and meteorological officials meet Pecos hotel Bran don assigned as ticket station for airways. Little Theater organizes with Horace Homer chairing and about 25 locals joining. one play every two months planned with first show to be announced.
Rodeo programs published ahead of Armistice Day events next Friday and Saturday November 12 under Pecos organizers R C Van Zandt and Capt A F Bloom. Top ropers from Texas and New Mexico expected to compete for prizes with calf roping matchups cowgirls and cowboys races on both days and a downtown parade adding town flair.
Funds for presenting the Red Bluff Water Improvement Association loan application to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation are being raised. Judge J. E. Starley, chair man of the Red Bluff move, said this week that quotas are apportioned among affected counties and nearly all have contributed.
Mrs Emma Dillard visiting with Mr and Mrs R G Middleton made a hurried trip to Dallas last week.
Pecos residents will view a special Sunday bull fight in Juarez Mexico for charity aiding Americans crossing from El Paso. Three internationally famous toreros will each kill at least two bulls, with a carload of wild Mexican bulls. An advance rail excursion from El Paso via Texas and Pacific Railway offers a low £1.25 round trip rate.
The Pecos Merry Home and Garden Club will observe its second anniversary with a party at Mrs. Ralph Williams home starting at 3 30 PM Monday November 14. New officers will be installed and all members urged to attend.
The Peeps Parent Teachers Association plans a Monday 8 pm meeting at the high school auditorium. The program centers on world peace with speakers and entertainment by the high school. Also notes a Bowery dance at the clubhouse with music by the Dusky Svedores.
Matt Grisham of Abilene, known to Pecos residents and formerly from Reeves county, was in Pecos on Thursday for business matters.
The Loving, Grandfalls and O'Brien oil pools face proration limits. Loving field wil reduce from 8115 to 2622 barrels daily, Grandfalls from 2836 to 2154, and O'Brien from 3498 to 2290 barrels per day.
Miss Virginia Thomas of Pecos wins 100 in gold as first prize in the Enterprise circulation contest which ended last Saturday evening. Mrs A B Reese of Pecos takes second with 50 in gold and Mrs Juanita Williams of Toval Earns about 30 in gold for third. The contest adds nearly two hundred new subscribers across Pecos Tovah Balmorhen and Saragosa and many renewals were sold at reduced rates as advance subscriptions.
Pecos shoppers face a bi week of bargains at Ben Franklin United Dry Goods Pecos Mercantile Co J Penney Co Sisk s and Safeway with ads urging customers to take advantage of falling sales resistance and attract out of town buyers this issue.
Postmaster Charley Young announced that nine bidders have blank bid forms for a federal building location. Additional forms were requested as the original allotment is exhausted. Bids will be opened in Washington on November 25.
Harry Lambert hosts the first in a series of turkey shoots this Sunday at the old rifle pit on Fort Stockton road. Shooters are traveling from a wide radius to test skill and luck.
The Texas Tax Journal reports Reeves county at 23 cents per $100 valuation, excluding road district state and school taxes. Other high county rates include Madison coconty at $2.15 and Marion at $2.16, with Valverde Payette and Wichita following. Reeves county receives favorable mentions in The Journal for the low rate.
Reeves county voters prepare for a long ballot next Tuesday with Governor race frontrunner bets centering on Orville Bullington and Miriam Ferguson. Amid constitutional amendments, polling places, judges, and clerks are listed for Pecos Toyah Balmorhea Saragosa and Jolope areas as polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce at a noon meeting offered help to Balmorhea residents seeking a $40,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to repair the Balmorhea irrigation system, a model project for 20 years ruined by floods. The group also endorsed a constitutional amendment to fund a 1936 Texas Independence Centennial celebration, and plans a banquet honoring Wink and Pecos football teams after the November 18 game.
In Reeves county a Rotary straw poll at the Orient Hotel Thursday afternoon favored Orville Pullington, the Republican candidate, if the result reflects a county trend. Among 32 members, 19 supported Bullington and 15 backed Ferguson, the Democratic nominee, with Ken Regan and Hunter Metcalfe presenting the program alongside the vote.
Virginia Thomas takes first place in the Enterprise circulation York and Boston contest and will visit relatives, leaving town until about January.
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