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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1934

Page

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Four oclock in the morning a rough forecast from Out Our Way

The cartoon tone notes a long night’s work and a hoped win at Wink, predicting a wide open game with both teams playing hard and clean. It mentions Alfred missing a Pecos trip, Jimmy taking another route to the Davis mountains, and concerns over deer supply while expressing a taste for venison.

Wink Eos Wil Peth Picos Alfred Pecps Jimmy Davis Mountains

Mexican City Trip for Pecos Artesia Carlsbad Women

Three young women from Pecos Artesia and Carlsbad will win a week long all expenses paid trip to Mexico City during Christmas holidays. Pecos Mercantile Co and general manager s a Taylor announce an in store election by customers awarding votes for every 25 cent purchase. Nominations open this week at the three stores through the day before Christmas.

Pecos Artesia Carlsbad Mexico City Pecos Mercantile Company S.“A. Taylor United States

Rotarians Invited To Marfa Gathering

Rotarians are invited to a Marfa club meeting on Monday night November 19 with guest of honor Carl Barfield International Rotary director from Tucson Arizona. The dinner and dance will start at 1 00 O Clock.

Pecos Marfa Club Carl Barfield International Rotary Tucson Ariz

Wink Oil Driller Earnest S Ashley Dies After Surgery

Earnest Se Ashley a 56 year old oil driller of Wink died at a hospital Wednesday after surgery for stomach trouble. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Kolar Funeral chapel with Rev A G Abbots officiating. He is survived by his wife of Wink.

Earnest Se Ashley Wink Kolar Funera Chapel A. G. Abbots Ashley Mrs. Ashley

Accident Victim Leaves Hospital for Home Recovery

Perry Steele, one of the injury victims of the auto crash near Kent a month ago, has recovered sufficiently to be removed from the hospital. The ambulance placed him on the train Sunday night to go to his home in Prescott, Arizona, for complete recovery.

Perry Steele Kent Prescott Arizona

Polk Couple Return From Week With Relatives

Mr and Mrs L B Polk return Thursday from a week long visit with Mr Polk s relatives.

Mrs. L. BE. Polk Mr. Polk

Red Cross Roll Call Funds Benefit Pecos Valley Nurse

The Pecos Valley Red Cross drive launched Thursday aims to fund a local nurse. By Thursday evening several hundred dollars were raised, but donations stay short of the goal. Local leaders include Mrs. Dudney Yard and Martin Michel. The drive travels through Pecos with a parade led by the Furniture Ambulance.

Pecos Valley Pecos

Drane to Preside Over Dallas Court

District Judge J A Drane wins assignment to preside over special Dallas district sessions aimed at clearing a backlog in the past two or three years. Texas jurists invite leading judges to join eight regular Dallas districts for these sessions.

J. A. Drane Dallas Texas

Probable Lineups for OF Belt Game Feature

Starting lineups listed for the OF Belt football feature with players and numbers. Reserves include Anderson Garlington Lewis Boswell Hodgett and Ezell. Officials are Referee Bill Skeeters Thad Steele and Guy Davidson.

OF Belt B. Lewis Wilson Wink Anderson Garlington Lewis Boswell Ezeller Hodgett T?s Bill Skeeters S.M.A Thad Steele Austin High el Paso Guy Davidson Bowie High

Home destroyed by fire in Pecos

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Co. McNew in Pecos Friday afternoon. About $5000 worth of furniture and the interior were lost. insurance partially covers the damage. Firemen took about 45 minutes to subdue the blaze.

McNew Pecos

Work Gets Well Under Way At Red Bluff

Work on the Pecos river bridge at Red Bluff is advancing week by week toward completion. Crews on both banks of the stream continue active construction across the dam site as final linking structures proceed.

Red Bluff Pecos River

Fete for Two Teams Scheduled by Pecos Chamber

The Pecos Chamber of Commerce hosts a joint banquet for Wink and Pecos football squads after the game at the high school auditorium starting 7 PM. Pecos Chamber president Jack Hawkins will preside. talks by Wink coach Lee Johnson and Pecos coach Buddy Withers plus team captains. Attendees pay $1 per plate. Wink school board members will attend as guests. The event, held two years ago, was a high point in local athletic relations.

Pecos Chamber of Commerce Wink Pecos Jack Hawkins Pecos Chamber of Commercce Lee Johnson Buddy Withers Wink School Board

Deer hunt trip led by Stamford officials and escort

KL Coleman Kenneth Veisey and W J Perkins of Stamford traveled Thursday with City Marshal Red ONeil as escort to a deer hunt in the nearby mountains.

KL Coleman Kenneth Veisey W. J. Perkins Stamford Red O'Neil Mionmniains

Reynolds and McCombs Head to Green McCombs in Guadalupe Mountains

Mr and Mrs Hieard Reynolds and Mr and Mrs Jack McCombs have gone to the Green McCombs owned in the Guadalupe mountains in New Mexico for two visits.

Hieard Reynolds Jack McCombs Green McCombs Guadalupe Mountains New Mexico

Lions Leader Inspires Pecos Lions with Lionism Talk

Judge Bb L Pitts district governor for Lion District 2 T spoke to the Pecos Lions Club at noon on Thursday in Strandon. He toured Lions clubs in the area and said this era tests service clubs and members. Judge J K Starley presided and a December joint meeting with the district was announced.

Bb. L. Pitts Pecos Lionism

Pecos Lions Attend Intercity Conference in Fort Stockton

Members Guy KE Walker J K Biggs G C Parker H P Davis and Mrs Davis and daughter represented the Pecos Lions at a Fort Stockton inter city conference on Wednesday night.

Guy KE. Walker J. K. Biggs G. Cc. Parker H. P. Davis

Wink Day Declared For Pecos City Citizens

Mayor B A Toliver of Pecos City proclaims Wink Day on November 17 designating Reeves County Texas and calls all citizens to attend the Wink-Pecos football game to promote community spirit and sportsmanship. Attest Secretary E F Basterbrook signs.

Pecos City B. A. Toliver Reeves County Texas Winkler County Es County

Druggist H A Sanders Dies in Pecos

H A Sanders 62 a veteran Pecos druggist and store owner died of heart trouble at his home Monday night after years of devoted service. Born in Alabama he moved west and earned a Texas pharmacist certificate almost 40 years ago. He led a busy life with his store open early and late and held roles in Masonic lodge Lions Club and Methodist Church.

Pecos H. A. Sanders Mr. Sanders Sanders Drug Store Alabama Tears Sanders Texas Masonic Pecos Lions

Birdie Bell Crowned Pecos Queen Of Football 1954

Birdie Bell was crowned Queen of Football and Pecos High Sweetheart at a grand Pecos High coronation Monday night. The event featured a "Sweetheart Revue" by nearly 100 students and showcased acts like "Sweethearts on Parade" and "Little Gypsy Sweetheart" with songs by Paul Anderson and performances directed by Mrs. John Ivy.

Birdie Bell Young Bell Pecos High Bowie Davis Pecos Eagles Pecos Nell Chism George W. L. Card John William Hanson Paul Anderson Julia Williams Hazel Propp Gertrude McKinnis Ira Mae Mary Nabers John Ivy Jack Hawkins

Coaches Befriend Superstition Before Big Game

Pecos Eagles coach Buddy Withers and Wink Wildcats coach Lee Johnson forbid team photos before season end. They fear prior photo losses in 1981 and 1955 against each other. The superstition aims to avoid jinxes on game outcomes.

Bith Buddy Withers Pecos Eagles Lee Johnson Wink Wildcats Buddy Mr. Johnson Wildcats Pecos Eagles

Deer season opens as big game hunts begin statewide

The big game season opens with deer hunting season underway statewide. Officials urge safety, permit checks, and adherence to bag limits as hunters take to forests and fields across the region.

Spirit in Two Cities Runs High in Pecos Wink Showdown

The Pecos Eagles meet the Wink Wildcats in a feature Class B football game at Rotary Field Pecos Saturday. A record crowd is expected from Pecos and surrounding towns along with Odessa and Midland visitors. Both teams are sharpened. Pecos seeks the district title by beating Wink.

Pecos Eagles Wink Wildcats West Texas Rotary Field Pecos Wink Odessa Midland The Eagles Wildcats Con Bo Wink

Water Bonds Signed By City Officials

The Pecos water bonds worth 242000 were signed by city officials after voter approval. The bonds will be sold to the PWA and were received from E L Steck and Co lithographing of Austin. Bid advertisements for the water project are expected soon.

Pecos PWA E. L. Steck and Co Austin

Pecos Rotary delegates at Inter-City Meeting in El Paso

H J Johnson Charles F Manahan and John Wadley represented the Pecos Rotary Club at an inter city meeting held Thursday in El Paso with multiple clubs in attendance.

H. J. Johnson Charles F. Manahan John Wadley Pecos Rotary Club Paso

Legion Observes Armistice Day in Pecos Hall Event

Legion held an Armistice Day celebration in Pecos with a 6 o'clock barbecue attended by a large crowd. About 700 pounds of beef donated by Pecos ranchers fed attendees, followed by a hall dance deemed very successful. Formal hall dedication is planned for Thanksgiving with another dance. no dance Saturday night.

Legion Pecos

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