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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
3
Austin reports Dr. John W. Brown, State Health Officer, warns that excessive self analysis of health literature leads to unfounded disease fears. He says normal care plus routine exams suffice, and people should not become obsessed with health symptoms.
Fort Stockton under the Lions Club will host a water carnival as part of a regional Centennial celebration. The sectionwide event centers on Fort Davis with each town presenting its program. The article notes Fort Stockton’s springs, early West Texas history, and mentions PTA Hallowe'en Carnival in Red Bluff raising funds for local activities.
Miss Patty Harrel of Fort Stockton spent Saturday in Pecos for a brief social visit and shopping trip.
Miss Ruby Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Bell married Corley McPherson of Balmorhea Saturday. The couple returned home to a chivarri as friends celebrated. Groom works on a dam project and they plan to live in Howard cottages.
Mrs. O. W. Summers and Miss Jerry Seay hosted a Friday afternoon miscell aneous shower at Mrs. Summers home honoring Miss Ruby Bell. Games were played and cake and punch served. The honoree received practical gifts. Guests included Mesdames J. W. Bickley H. R. Carter L. W. Larsen W. E. Tucker Louis Patella Noel Lanehart Doug Simmons J. S. Minton D. C. Arnold Juanita Smouse and Ruby Bell.
At an Monday assembly the Jed Bluff school held a memorial program for Will Rogers. A Thanksgiving program is planned for November 27 in the evening. The WP T A meets at the schoolhouse Thursday at 4 PM. Miss Carr spent the weekend at Monahans. Nita Faye Burke returns to school after illness. Anine and one half pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Teague Sunday. Mrs. Ida Mae Hammer returns from Vecos visit.
The Red Bluff PTA expresses sincere appreciation to Pecos merchants for generous donations to the Hallo we'en Carnival. Gratitude is extended to Radio Station KIM for publicity. The committee credits merchant cooperation for the event’s success, signed by Carnival Committee Chairman Mrs. C. A. Dorris.
Atlantic No. 2 Monroe in the Wallace area near the Pecos river yielded an estimated 500 barrels daily after a 2,516 to 2,606 feet ISO-quart shot on Monday. The well’s oil flow increased last week, tested at 2,560-62 and 9,583-95 feet, located 330 feet from the west corner of section 2 in J. W. Borders survey. Judge W. H. Browning of Lampasas arrived in Pecos Friday to visit his daughter Mrs. J. W. Brooks and family, accompanying Mrs. Brooks and granddaughter Katherine Richardson who had driven to Lampasas earlier.
The County Court of Reeves County Texas appoints David K. Tudor as Administrator of the Estate of C. W. Tudor deceased on September 50 1935. Creditors must present their claims within the legal period to 180114 Commerce St Dallas Texas. Mrs Lee O White of Mentone was in Pecos Saturday shopping and visiting friends.
Visitor counts for the Cavern rose in October 1936 to 6115, led by Texas with 1870, California 1101, and foreign totals led by Hawaii and Canada tied at 10 each. The District of Columbia saw 29 home registrations as vacationing office workers boosted figures. The Cavern, government owned and operated, is fully electric lit with two high speed elevators and open year round.
Robert Valliant left Tuesday morning for Los Angeles where he has accepted a position.
A Texas Hall of Fame poll conducted by Pecos High School singers 166 votes for Moses Austin Stephen F. Austin Sal Houston and Baron DeBastrop. Travis and David Crockett each 164 votes while O Henry received one vote. The winner’s image will hang in C I A library.
C. C. Dyer rural supervisor announces government feed available for cash or 30 day terms. Johnny Hayes, clerk, will be in Pecos every Wednesday at the warehouse across from Radford Grocery for interested buyers.
Mrs. W. B. Burchard and Mrs. A. B. Burchard of Toyah were visitors in Pecos Monday.
The Herbert Oil Company wildcat in section 17 block C-6 was abandoned after a maximum 20 barrels daily at 4950 feet then played out. The Slack and White No 1 Reeves near Toyah in section 20 block 56 PSL plugged at 3205 feet. Porter Rankin drills the Evans et al well in Loving county at 2600 feet. Drilling continues on the Gris ham and Hunter wildcat near Orla at 2200 feet.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Morrison and Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Mount attended the Texas Tech and Oklahoma A&M football games in Lubbock Saturday.
County Agent Ted Johnston and Mrs. Johnston plan to attend a cotton meeting in Plainview on Tuesday November 12. C A Cobb director of the Division of Cotton will discuss the cotton program with growers and county and district agents and two county committee men from Reeves and Ward are expected to attend.
Pecos High School announces its official publication the Tumbleweed has been entered for the Interscholastic League School Press Conference for the coming year. The league features four classes and the Tumbleweed competes in the biweekly publication class.
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