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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1939
Page
1
In Pecos this week District Attorney Ian Fraser of Alpine urged crime prevention for tomorrow by inoculating youth against crime. He argued prevention in schools and homes is key, rather than punishment or fear, and warned society must take responsibility for future generations.
County Agent Ted Johnston and Miss Marjory Smart returned from Abilene after a two day meeting of AAA officials in West Texas. Attendees from Pecos included W. Anderson J. W. Brooks and R. Parker with Star N. Holmgreen of College in charge of the session.
District Attorney Alan R. Fraser of Alpine urged education as the main hope against crime. He spoke to the Lions Club Rotary Club a high school chapel and a joint city teachers group, citing crime costs and youth involvement, and urging parents and schools to inoculate children against criminal behavior.
Government loan terms and favorable weather lift estimates for Reeves Ward and Pecos counties. Officials foresee a near record yield with over 12 000 bales likely after picking and ginning ends. As prices rise on the loan scale farmers rush to sell while others hold for higher bids.
Tickets for the Pecos Wink football rivalry game go on sale Monday at 9 a m in Pecos and Wink drug stores. A total of 1050 seats are available 625 for Pecos and 425 for the Wink stand at 75 cents each. The winner this year will be the 1939 District 7 A champion and advance to bi district play. Official urged cash only and early purchase to avoid a sold out crowd on November 30 at Rotary Field Pecos.
Pecos High School selects fifteen girls as princesses for the annual football queen coronation with Friday December 8 as the date. Miss Dorothy Matthews coordinates arrangements while co captains Frank Medanich or Kenneth Griffin will crown the Queen of Football for 1939.
City notice proclaims a day of general Thanksgiving on Thursday November 23, 1939. Pecos merchants will close November 30 for the Pecos Wink high school football classic determining the District 7 A title. Mayor Toliver urges citizens to observe the holiday with joy.
Pecos Eagles travel to Ft Stockton for the 3 30 p m district 7 A game in the annual Pecos Reeves County rivalry. Coach Hopkins plans a revamped lineup and rest for reserves, aiming to avoid late season slips in what is expected to be a hard fought, mid day kickoff.
Chas F Manahan was elected chief of the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department for the 22nd time at a recent meeting Sammy Caroline was re elected first assistant and Clarence Mount second assistant Norman Eisenwine was returned as secretary treasurer Frank Williams head of the state fire department will visit Pecos on Thursday November 23.
Pecos announces a Thanksgiving banquet at Pecos High School to honor the Pecos and Wink football teams. The event, revived by the Chamber of Commerce, will feature coaches from both schools, former coaches, ex-students and team captains as speakers. Tickets are $1 and on sale at drug stores or through committee members Hawkins May and Sisk.
C O Finley a longtime Reeves County rancher and former Precinct No 1 commissioner announced his bid for the Reeves County Commissioner Precinct No 1 seat. He is president of the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association and a county committeeman under the government agricultural program. He urged voters to consider his candidacy and promised to serve to the best of his ability.
A wreck injures 14 and kills Sara Lee Mayfield in Pecos after Olivan Henton fell asleep at the wheel. The Texas Highway Patrol reports 38 people aboard the truck returning to Jacksonville from cotton picking in the El Paso Valley.
Dr. L. H. Reeves of Fort Worth, president of the Texas State Medical Association, warned doctors and laymen at Green Gable against socialism in medicine. He argued for patient choice, ethical standards, and expansion of public health while urging unity among physicians to resist a united front for socialism.
Mr and Mrs O L Furse of Wink welcomed a daughter born in Pecos hospital. Mother and child are reported as doing nicely.
Pecos High School coaches and football players will be guests of the Lions Club at the regular Wednesday meeting in a long standing pre Thanksgiving custom. The event showcases the team and staff to the community before the holiday.
The Pecos High School band and a princess may tour El Paso for the Sun Carnival on Jan 1, 1940. The matter was sent to a committee after debate over raising about $150 by public subscription. Budget shortfalls and prior drive results were cited. CCC camp relocation news also noted.
Construction begins on a ranch home for Mr and Mrs Herman Cornell of Fort Worth and California near Kent. The project marks a new residential build in the region with local builders overseeing the work.
Plans shape for the Rotary Revue at the Grand Theatre on Friday evening December 15. Proceeds go to Christmas charity with all roles by Rotarians and specialty numbers by local amateurs. Gate receipts will help fund the band’s trip to El Paso for Sun Carnival January 1 1940.
An agreement was signed with J. T. Moore and the Water Facilities Project on 255 irrigated acres near Bal morhea, adding Moore to a growing list of farmers aiding soil conservation. Zech C. Cameron, project conservationist, announced the signing and outlined plans for technical SCS assistance to rework borders and lateral ditches to improve water distribution and soil health. Moore will plant alfalfa on part of his field and rotate crops every four years to cover his farm, noting prior border grades caused uneven water flow.
Gross receipts for the PTA Halloween carnival totaled 286.76 with 255.71 net after 31.05 in expenses. The Mexican school's candied apple booth contributed 58.00 to gross earnings.
An eight-pound daughter named Ellen Lee Madera was born October 5 in Hobbs New Mexico to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Madera of Jal New Mexico. Mrs Madera formerly Kate Ross is well known in Pecos.
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