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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1938
Page
1
The piece predicts a tough Wink Wildcats test for the Pecos Wink Eagles as football history suggests the Eagles perform best against Wink. It notes potential support from Pecos and mentions a humorous “Beat Wink” Day proclamation and letters from readers.
A large house belonging to Mrs H K Jones and occupied by the Leslie Bugg family burned Saturday afternoon after a kerosene burner was left on. Mrs Bue suffered facial and hand burns while rescuing her mother and two nieces. Pecos fire department saved nearby homes as high winds threatened the block.
James L. Wright, 67, died at his Pecos home after a long illness. He was born in Paris Tennessee and lived in Pecos for many years. Funeral services were led by Rev. Oliver Harrison at Pecos Funeral Home Friday afternoon. He is survived by two sons Rufus of Pecos and Claude of Big Spring and one daughter Mrs Wynn Hamilton of Saragosa.
Four independent districts Pecos Independent, Saragosa, Patrol and Orla would vote December 7 on forming a rural high school serving all, a majority of districts needed for annexation. A temporary seven member board would govern after election with new appointments replacing current trustees.
Pecos eyes an upset in the District 7 B clash at Wink Wildcat Field at 2 pm. Wink enters undefeated and favored with star backs J R Callahan Don Ezell and Beekman Ezell while Pecos relies on coach Jim Neill and A E Kotrola to spark a surprise victory.
Continuation of the Reeves county sewing room for at least three months was guaranteed this week with the federal allotment of $6689 for maintenance and operation. Mrs. Della Bell is in charge of the sewing room here. Products are distributed free to charitable institutions and the needy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clay of Pecos announce the birth of an eight-pound girl at a local hospital on Tuesday.
Fathers and mothers of Pecos high football players will be honored at the Pecos Wink game on Wildcat Field. A Dad's rally precedes kickoff and visiting time with the team will occur in the dressing quarters. The high school provides transport for parents unable to attend.
The Pecos Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross reports 156 new members in the annual roll call, including 22 at Mentone, and about 250 dollars raised. Last year yielded 296 members. this year’s goal was 300. Officials hope to fund a medical correction program for children of low income families.
About 100 delegates from towns along the route met in El Paso to revive traffic on the Broadway of America Highway Association. Plans include a $15,000 advertising program with maps and booklets distribution and radio publicity through stations along the route. Robert L. Ripley was made an honorary member. Ben Smith attended from the Pecos Chamber of Commerce.
Pecos City officials declare Thursday November 24 1938 as Thanksgiving Day and Ben t Wink Day in Pecos. The notice urges citizens to attend the annual football game between Pecos High School and Wink High School on Wildcat Field in Wink, with Mayor B A Toliver and City Secretary M Kevin Cowan signing the proclamation.
This week Pecos schools started an 11 thousand dollar WPA funded upgrade. Twenty five workers will curb, paint, demolish temporary shacks, and grade grounds with two campuses to be leveled. County trucks and school drivers support the effort. two shacks remain for lumber storage.
Deer season closes with multiple hunters bringing bucks from the Davis Mountains and surrounding areas. Warden Curtis McElroy notes increased deer numbers this year as Pecos and nearby residents report success including eight and nine point bucks and several in a six to eight point range.
Season records show Wink Wildcats dominate Pecos Eagles in past meetings with Wink holding clear superiority as the two teams prepare for the December 14 parade event in Pecos.
With the end drawing near, it appeared likely this week that the Trans-Pecos cotton crop would be one third less than last year's high. J. W. Brooks of Pecos Electric Gin reports 764 bales ganned to date with 150 to 200 more possible. Last year 1300 bales were produced. Cold weather arrived late but the September freeze killed immature bolls and caused damage.
The Grand Theatre front is being remodeled with a neon sign and marquee to create a modernistic effect. Stubblefield and Cothrun hold the contract, with an estimated cost of about 2500 dollars and completion expected in two weeks.
The Pecos Lions and Rotary clubs met in a joint session at the Orient Hotel on Wednesday noon honoring an annual custom. Harold Lindley gave the welcome as Lions president, with invocation by Rev W M Turner and a Thanksgiving address by Rev A C Douglas followed by musical numbers.
Charlie Bull, 42, a Pecos carpenter on a new service station project east of Pecos, died Monday afternoon from heart failure while at work. He had family in Overton and no Pecos relatives. The body was sent to Big Spring for burial on Tuesday.
United States Senator from Arkansas Mrs. Hattie Caraway spent Monday night at the Brandon Hotel while en route home from El Paso after visiting the Carlsbad Caverns.
Mr and Mrs Pat O'Brien of Wickett welcome a son George Van O'Brien born Friday at a local hospital.
Santa Claus will visit Pecos on Wednesday December 14, accepted by the Pecos Chamber of Commerce. The Santa parade features 55 floats and numerous acts with Princess Mary Christmas, Ben Hur Jr., and others, along a nine block route with over 100 participants.
The Pecos Thanksgiving program centers on a union service at the Methodist Church led by Rev. Oliver Harrison at 8 a.m. with interchurch choirs. After noon, Pecos Eagles fans travel to Wink for the annual Pecos-Wink football clash as Thanksgiving traditions shift toward turkey dinners and family reunions.
Gov James V Allred will visit Pecos to join Curtis McElroy and Bob Snow on a three day bear hunt in the Guadalupe Mountains. He will be in Pecos Friday and travel to the mountains with McElroy.
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