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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
2
The notice lists publication histories of local papers in Pecos Texas and merger dates, naming HUBBS PRINTING COMPANY as the publisher and editors Jack Hawkins and Barney Hubbs. It notes subscription rates, post office entry dates, and copy deadlines to appear in the current issue.
The Pecos region reports a 10 to 15 percent average rise in business this year, with postal receipts up 16 percent, driven by general improvements rather than isolated projects. Officials warn parents about skating and biking on highways, urge caution, and highlight the Red Bluff PWA project and a $600,000 labor grant. The Highland Fair in Marfa earns national attention, selling Highland cattle and boosting regional prestige.
Midland businessmen Son I Anderson and Ab Cooksey transacted business Monday. Hobbs visitor Daniels toured Pecos early week. State Senator K M Regan left Saturday for Houston on week long business. Iron Toeva commissioner J J Vope attended Monday. Ray MacDowell of Dallas T P Land Co. was in town this week. Pecos residents weekend golf trip to Fort Stockton noted with listed locals.
One man was seriously injured and several others lightly hurt when a Pontiac sedan rolled over twice on the Balmorhea Pecos highway Sunday night. A rear tire blowout is believed to have caused the crash. The Daughertys and Weaks of Mentone and others traveling with them were treated for cuts and bruises. none suffered life threatening injuries. The party had been visiting in Balmorhea and returned to Mentone.
Public notice commands W W Brown to appear in Reeves County District Court Pecos Texas on January 7 1935 to answer a divorce petition filed August 9 1934 by Mary Woods Brown case No 3323 detailing alleged cruelty and marital dissolution actions in the court with publication requirements weekly prior to the return date.
Town Council of Pecos City invites bids to select a City Depository. Bids will be opened at the next regular meeting on Tuesday October 9 1934 at 10:00 AM at City Hall. Bids must state the rate percent on daily balances offered. Secretary Lasterbrook signs. 8-21-c
Hollywood producers weigh asking Shakespeare to revise the script for a forthcoming Shake speare film as directors discuss advisability amid preparations. The Indianapolis News reports the informal talks among filmmakers about refining dialogue and adaptation.
T Y Casey of Higginbotham Bartlett Co spoke to the Rotary Club detailing the act aimed at aiding unemployed tradesmen and builders. He described loan partners with private interests, 5 percent modernizing loans up to 500 for three years, 50 percent for new homes up to 20000, and government guarantees of 20 percent to lenders. He urged quick loan access to spark activity.
Pecos residents learn that R A Thompson has turned in his formal resignation as state PWA engineer. E N Gustafson to succeed him. Thompson cites need for rest after directing 282 approved projects totaling 65 592 000 for Texas and praises his Red Bluff dam work and service to Pecos.
The Wichita Eagle reports an aviator set a record by making nineteen parachute jumps in a single day. The item notes the claim and adds a cautious wish that no one contests it.
A freak lightning bolt struck a 60 ft steel beam at Mount Locke while McDonald Observatory is under construction. Two laborers were in place. one was shocked though both wore leather shoes and stood on the same ground. Neither suffered serious injury.
Reports from Eunice New Mexico indicate the Texas Company well is producing 8000 barrels per day on initial check. The well lies three fourths of a mile east of Continental Lockhart No 1, brought in recently.
Hub Bowles returned last week from visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Gus Bowles at Uvalde. Mr Bowles is ST years old and his wife Thalia is 80, among the remaining pioneers who first settled around Ualde and helped make the area into modern civilization.
R. Bk. Whalen made several business trips to Monahans this week and says the condition there looks very good almost a small boom. He notes activity rising and economic prospects improving for the town and surrounding area.
Economists say the Mexican highway project will boost Texas industry by linking Mexico City's markets to American manufactures. cordial Mexican relations and growing cross border tourism reflect positive attitudes. Texans urged to join Mexico in celebrating the completion as a milestone event.
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