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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1939
Page
2
Published weekly by Hubbs Printing Company in Pecos Texas the paper lists its titles and consolidations with dates and staff. It notes subscription rates and that copies must arrive by Wednesday to appear in the current issue.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce shifts from hat passing to a $6,000 annual budget funded by dues to support Christmas events travel and advertising. Delinquent payments threaten planned activities including Christmas entertainment and the Sun Carnival band trip, urging members to uphold pledges or return to hat passes.
A Pecos reader recounts buying a raincoat from a traveling representative. The COD coat fit like a tent, so the buyer must return it at his own expense and hopes for a proper replacement. He warns others against out of town purchases and vows to confront the salesman if he returns.
The Roaring Twenties starring James Cagney and Priscilla Lane screens at the Grand Theatre Pecos with a midnight prevue Saturday, and Sunday Monday shows. Based on Mark Hellinger story, Raoul Walsh directs a tale of bootlegging, mob rule, and postwar upheaval.
Two Dead End Kids set the tone as torn shirts and riotous ways clash with messenger uniforms in Call a Messenger at the Grand Theatre Tuesday. Robert Armstrong stars with Mary Carlisle and Anne Nagel. supporting cast includes Victor Jory Larry Crabbe and El Brendel.
Cecil Lockhart, in San Antonio for several weeks, spent this week visiting with his wife, Mrs. Cecil Lockhart.
In Pecos the oil field activity slowed by rain as Wheat plans gas line work for a new well. Haskell Murray dies of pneumonia with typhoid, while James Murray remains ill. District court convened, jurors seated, civil docket cleared. Also noted are soft water system bids, Red Bluff bridge completion, drought relief cattle quotas, and Pecos football vs Wink in 7-B district play with two twins Robbie Smith starring for the Eaglets.
Rings for Pecos High School 1940 graduating class delivered this week. The gold bands feature blue accents and PHS initials with an eagle symbol on each side. Rings were purchased through Ted's Watch Shop.
Dr and Mrs Jim Camp of Pecos left for Memphis Tenn at the start of the week to attend the annual Southern Medical Association meeting They will return after convention sessions Miss Lillian Cowan Pecos High School student returned home for Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs M B an She was named freshman favorite at Hardin Simmons University campus news notes
Mr and Mrs Stanley Kirklin of Seminole visited this week for a few days with Mr and Mrs A D Kirklin, the couple's parents, and other relatives.
Radi ware Co reports new 1949 Philes at Brownlee Harg Pecos with Pecos regional rollout and associated distribution details.
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