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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
8
Warren Collings, Mrs. E. Collings, and Mrs. Ruth Sapp of Tewiston Idaho visiting the Collings made a trip to Roswell New Mexico on Thursday and will return Friday.
Lineups favor Martin Cowan and Collins at ends Anthony and Mitchell at tackles Morgan and Bowie guards Stephens at center Camp Cowan signals Toliver and Durdin at halfbacks Davis at fullback In reserve Ligon Wilkins Card Payne Cooty Brumelow Max Stool officiating by Cochey Earle Mack Neil Pecos seeks strong turnout to avoid financial strain as the high profile game headlines the Fagies calendar with a likely 22nd attendance.
Jack Teague former Central Barber Shop and San tary Barber Shop joins John Horn at Plaza Barber Shop and invites friends to visit him there.
Texas highway officials seek inclusion of the Pecos to Port O’Connor route in the United States Highway system. The proposal spans New Mexico line near Red Bluff through Pecos Fort Stockton Ozona Sonora Junction Mountain Home Ingram Kerrville to a link north of Boerne then to San Antonio and on to Port Lavaca Seadrift Port O’Connor. Secretary H P Davis of the Pecos chamber urges cross state support with New Mexico officials.
The Pecos Lions club did not hold its Wednesday meeting because of the death of member L. W. Ailes. Club members served as honorary pallbearers at his funeral.
Lionel Barrymore and Miriam Hopkins star in The Stranger's Return directed by King Vidor. Franchot Tone and a strong supporting cast portray rural life romance adapted from Phil Strong's novel State Fair. The film features impressive performances and photoplay beauty as the farm saga unfolds.
Friends report Mrs William L Kerr is able to be up and about again after several days of illness. Local family thanks medical staff for their care and wishes for continued improvement.
J W Moore opened remarks recalling the chamber's birth and a $600 monthly budget. Past presidents Clarence Bell William Kerr and Albert Sisk shared achievements and future possibilities as H B P Davis summarized three years of work. Nomination of Judge J J Starley for president followed.
Fabens leads faded after Pecos mounted a three touchdown burst in the second half. Davis fared well punting, while Assad and Toliver produced key returns and scores for Fabens early on. Pecos then capitalized with big runs by Cowan and a blocked punt return for a decisive win.
Pecos beer scene shifts back to keg service with ten establishments offering keg beer. Surveys show consumption down, food intake up, hard liquor down, and overall drunkenness reduced. Local cafes listed include Pecos Coffee Shop and Union Cafe among others. several licenses pending.
Ore of the Eastern Star notes a visit by Mr. Way, Past Grand Patron, to Pecos Chapter No S at 5:00 PM on October thirteenth. Mrs Easterling and Mrs Wilson lead arrangements with Miss Cole Barstog Toyah and Grandfay Chapters invited. Local residents D H Armstrong and Bob Middleton are mentioned along with El Paso visitors.
Judge Starley stated he could not serve and his resignation was accepted. On Bill Kerrs motion, he was made honorary president. Sherrod elected president with Hawkins as vice president. Lewis, honored for his year’s work, passed the gavel to his successor.
The Hot Cha club held a Friday eve weiner roast at Lovers Retreat with a large fire, games like Three Deep and Flying Hot Cha, and songs. Attendees included Frances Miller Dolra Stevens Marjorie Jarrell Allyne Porter Lillian Bryan Elizabeth Anthony Dorothy McMahan Maggie McKee Norrie Hood Sam Dudley Lowell Pulley Buck Simmons Gilbert King Brawley King O J Bryan William Hanson Speck McMahan Francis Davis Tom King. Chaperones were Mrs Lige Stevens and Mrs Frank Kearney and Little Bobby Franklin Kearney.
Dolph Briscoe of Uvalde president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says relief in higher cattle prices is expected after a Washington conference with Secretary Wallace and other department heads. He notes the industry should receive a fair and profitable price.
Clifford Erwin an insurance man from El Paso visited the city on Thursday this week.
Pecos defeated Fabens 43 to 36 in a steady game with Fabens leading 6 0 6 6 by periods and Pecos pulling ahead late to secure the win.
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