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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1932
Page
1
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An unsigned Pecos column urges residents to refrain from petitions and push for a single local site for a new federal building. It emphasizes unity over location quarrels and warns against Washington lobbying that could derail the project, stressing that the building is the priority.
Officials deny scalping rumors during last week’s high water. Transients were treated with courtesy by merchants and the Pecos Chamber of Commerce and the state highway department. George Finley and Wadec in the flood area helped stranded tourists with meals and transport, and Manager Titus fell ill for three days.
Zandt and Capt A F Bloon of the Pecos Saddle Show announce a Pecos rodeo on November 11 Armistice Day and November 12. Features include matched calf roping between two noted cowboys as part of the event.
A telegram from Congressman Ewing Thomason in Washington announces that the joint relief committee has allocated the Pecos federal building under the Inner Wagner relief bill and will invite site bids within ten days. The project, costing about $165000, promises a large, commodious structure with federal offices, ending years of planning and setbacks.
The Pecos Enterprise launches a three week circulation contest with $150 in gold to be won by a hardworking woman in the region. Readers may enter by sending their name or coupon from page six. Subscriptions offered at a reduced rate for campaign participants.
Williamson a Buffalo Trail Boy Scout executive from Sweetwater visited Pecos this week to reorganize local scouting. He led a district meeting with Scout leaders and interested residents from Pecos Wink Barstow and Bal Mor The 10 year plan aims to reach one in four boys with scouting and keep them in the program for at least four years. He urged renewing Pecos troop charters and sought sponsorship from two local service clubs.
Residents are invited to a Style Show at the Presbyterian church recreation rooms Friday October 14 at 8 pm. Models include Bike Simmons John Correll Edson Craft Marion Slack and others.
World famed explorer Carveth Wells marooned in Pecos after rain and high water. Wells with Westley Nunn and M Bounds landed due to dense fog while on a 100000 mile goodwill trip. He canceled a San Antonio lecture planned for 1500 listeners and visited Roy Wilcox of Conoco during a layover.
Dee Knoch formerly superintendent of Burford Oil Co here is promoted to superintendent of East Texas Refining Co 10 000 barrel refinery at Longview. Atchison chief chemist is promoted to here superintendent and already leads the local plant.
S. T. Barker of the Mentone Oil and Refining Co. visited Reeves county's newest refinery by bus on Monday for a business tour and inspection.
Pecos high football star Dick Slack, grandson of Henry Slack, has been appointed to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Selected from 100 applicants by Congressman Thomason, Slack will study in Missouri preparatory school for five years of tuition and board before earning his commission as a Navy midshipman.
Dave Sudderth formerly of Peecosite now manages Corner Drug in Monahaus and visited for a business day.
In Pecos last Friday the Associated Charities of Reeves County formed with J F Biggs as president and W L Sherrod as vice president. The new body will canvass businesses for monthly subscriptions, aid destitute cases, and require able bodied applicants to work before receiving assistance.
The State Highway Department appropriated 8000 dollars for road repairs on Highway 17 through Jeff Davis county. The work covers Limpia Canyon where recent floods washed away concrete and new construction.
After days of heavy rain the Pecos River rose to about 15 feet 6 inches then slowly receded Friday. The flood damaged hundreds of bales of cotton and hundreds of acres of farms, cut off Mentone, flooded Porterville, washed Santa Fe tracks near Arno, swept Toyah Creek bridges, and hindered travel as cantaloupe shipments failed and roads remained blocked.
A. G. Van Horn was appointed local Texaco agent for Pecos and Pyote, succeeding Pat Fulgin. Van Horn, a prominent Pecos businessman, formerly owned the Pecos Auto Co and the Gold Bond Grocery, and now runs Van Horn and Son Insurance. He owns extensive property and is a longtime civic figure.
The American Legion play "Ghost House" is presented at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. after a Thursday showing. The production earns praise as an excellent local effort with a strong cast led by Mrs C P Watson replacing Mrs R W Neilson.
Pecos High faces Artesia High of Artesia New Mexico Saturday at 2:30 in Rotary Field in the 1932 season opener. Artesia, a seasoned team from the New Mexico bracket, is expected to challenge Pecos. Probable Pecos lineup includes Tennant Taylor Elkins Mitchell Toliver H Davis Lillie Baker Waters Cowan Davis. Admission 25 cents children 50 cents adults.
The first general membership meeting since new officers takes place Tuesday noon at the Orient dining room. The session will dedicate itself to Pecos federal building celebration with a push for large attendance. Judge J K Starley elected a Chamber director to fill HM 35% Knochs seat. Ray Lewis announces 12 month committee heads including finance W L Sherrod and public buildings IHlenary Russell.
H Johnson of the Grand theater will travel to Dallas this weekend for the Pall Market week of the movie men. He will present the picture hits of the year the once over on behalf of Picture patrons.
The highway north to Carlsbad was opened to traffic Friday after several days of closure, according to the highway department.
County Judge J C Ramsey seeks a 5000000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund a dam on the Pecos River above Mentone. The project aims to irrigate about 10 000 acres in Loving County, preserving winter storms and reviving a once thriving farming area that failed after a dam washed out.
M L Teague, tried first in Barstow and given 30 years for the Pyote girl murder in 1928, was sentenced to 16 years at a second Abilene trial held last week. Venue moved from Ward county after Barstow jury verdict was set aside by appellate court and remanded for retrial. A H Sams Jr. of Peeps served as court stenographer for the 109th district.
Planning for a bridge over Musquiz Creek at Tippits Crossing on the Pecos Alpine road. The project aims to improve the Alpine Fort Davis route as a key scenic mountain approach. Balmorhea to Fort Davis corridor is under contract for upgrades.
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