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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1932
Page
2
The notice states the Pecos Valley News and related papers consolidated on March 14, 1921 and later merges on May 16, 1925. It lists subscription rates, entry dates, and filing deadlines for publication in Pecos, Texas. Telephone contact and archival details are provided.
Reeves county commissioners court and the chambers of commerce tax committee spearheaded a tax relief drive. The county levy was reduced by about one third for the coming year aided by state takeover of county highway bond issues and drastic courthouse economies. Reeves Pecos leaders are praised for trimming expenses to keep taxes low.
Pecos shows a top small town fire department that provides services without compensation. Attendance at a fireman’s short course at College Station helped Pecos lower its fire insurance key rate by 2 percent, benefiting every policy holder with direct savings.
The government moves ahead with the federal building plan and will choose a site deemed most suitable for the court and post office, unaffected by local politics. Citizens are urged to aid federal authorities and avoid actions that could delay the project.
A Pecos improvement era reaches a milestone as a long hoped for modern federal building becomes a reality. City leaders express optimism for further progress and brighter prospects for the community.
Editorials note Ferguson's comeback amid a divided Texas electorate. Official returns show Ferguson leading with strong margins among tenant farmers and laborers, despite a formidable coalition of women, ministers, and leaders aided by extensive media support. The piece argues the victory signals unsettled times and enduring appeal to the common people.
Reeves County real estate transfers listed including parcels in NW 1-4 sections 26 block C-6 PSL and other tracts. Transactions name Florence M Anthony Stinson and spouses, E V lis, and Luella Hubbs with varying liens and d/Tr transfers.
The record lists several property transfers and tax notices including 7 and 8 blocks 41 Pecos WI Tom Vernon et ux to Rosa Messenger. LS B-16 Royalty Notice Tax Loan Y. 8S to Lick Royalty & Oil Co. Texas assessed February 23 1932 amounting to 14047.24. Also WD D J Hayes et ux to N L Hayes ensuring 51 block N GMMBE A Sur or Tr 7 south of school building strip 36 by 300 feet.
Light housekeeping rooms for rent advertised with soft water and modern conveniences at S11 South ypress. Includes furnished options and utilities in a tidy, convenient setup.
Automobile tire sale by Leaving Lum er Co Mentone Texas lists Haulwear airwheel tires size 6.50 x16 for 1931 1932 Chevrolet. Contact via phone 2R2 for price and availability.
Public notice fragment describes a classified want ad seeking a C or Fort Worth spudder with tools in good condition. The item should be written on Box 614. Mentions New Mexico and a humorous aside about a local column continuation and civic framing.
Bank ledger from Reeves County Texas dated October 1932 lists assets including government securities and loans with stated totals. It shows capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and liabilities such as deposits, circulating notes, and due to banks. Notary confirms oath by cashier T H Beauchamp on October 1 1932.
Monday mail brings renewals for subscribers in Los Angeles New Albany Electra and St Louis. Mrs John J Thomas sends a 2.00 check to renew the Thomas home town sheet. Texas Louisiana Power Company Fort Worth renews to stay informed.
Mrs. Cordelia Stewart requests the paper to report on her frequent visits to Chicago she says were made long ago, asking for clarification and publication of details.
A Costa Mesa California resident identified as C A Wilson encloses a 32 check with a note reading Keep the Enterprise coming. The brief missive accompanies the payment, signaling support for the local newspaper's continued publication.
Frank S Palmer writes from hi Angelo to change address while Mrs W and Moore request renewal from Pallas. J F L Pop Biggs sends a large sum for a year's subscription. Lee Monroe, a Barstow capitalist from Topeka Kansas, notes a visit and discusses a return to Ward County town.
WT Cooper of Levelland Texas serves eight months for unspecified Yemen related offense in military custody.
A renewal notice shows a request for the subscriber to renew their subscription by sending a payment. The brief item states the action is to process a renewal and continue service.
R. L. Nunn of Kent pays six months of subscription, settling his account and ensuring continued delivery.
The extension department of the University of Texas in Pecos will offer an astronomy course this fall. Sixteen lessons will be given at two per month. No prior knowledge of higher mathematics is required and there is no large fee. Interested individuals may call Jack Hawkins.
The fragment notes a person named Joe Hudzens with movement from Pecos to Arch in New Mexico. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear dates, actions, or additional identities. The record preserves the visible names and places without added facts.
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