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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1933
Page
2
The Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated on May 16, 1925 following a publication note from Hubbs Printing. Reeves County records show Pecos Weekly Times and Becos Valley News dating back to 1887 and 1597 with editor Jack Hawkins and manager Barney Hubbs overseeing the consolidation.
The article urges Pecos to secure payroll advantages from the Red Bluff project. It highlights road access to the business district, Pecos as focal point for the district, lodging for visiting workers, and courteous local support. It also credits Sen Regan and Rep Stubbeman for passing the 500000 pink boll worm refund bill and praises local supporters.
Federal crude price pegging at about 84 cents a barrel could revive Loving county production. The move would boost royalty income for West Texas owners, stimulate new drilling, and move oil men back to the west, aiding Pecos and the region after years of low market activity.
The group ECOS describes a united effort to support the Red Bluff dam, noting that civic groups may quarrel over minor issues but rally strongly when a project with broad potential arises. They pledge resolve and teamwork to advance the city building endeavor.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports September commercial failures in Texas were few with 18 bankruptcies, down from 33 in August and 47 in September 1932. Total liabilities reached 845000 while assets were 110000. For the third quarter, failures dropped 51 percent from last year, with liabilities down 41 percent and assets down 54 percent. Average liability per failure was 346044.
The Columbia barracks stood as the nation's largest federal military recruiting station during the war era, drawing a heavy influx of young men seeking enlistment and training at the height of wartime mobilization.
The Texas Gulf Coast gains federal funds totaling 6.5 million to create about 1 000 jobs. Projects include jetty construction at Brazos Island harbor and deepening water channels from Port Arkansas to Freeport, plus upgrades to Intracoastal Canal dykes and Texas City dykes.
The Red Bluff Water Power Control District fixes the annual water supply at 200000 acre feet and divides pro rata shares among districts and lands within the district. The notice lists shares for Loving County One, Reeves County Two, Ward County Three and One, Pecos County Two and Three, with hearing set for October 30, 1953 at the Pecos office, issued October 16, 1955.
Bids will be received for selection of a depository by Red Bluff Water Power Control District. Bids open Monday November 1 1933 at 10 AM in Pecos Texas, with a required certified check of at least 1 percent of last year’s $20 000 revenue. Date shown October 16 1953.
Adrian Poole a former legislator and Port of E. Pase official urged the Red Bluff dam on the Pecos. He argued the Pecos Valley once prospered before water cuts halted farming and called for restoring lands to profitable agriculture. He predicted Rep. Thomason would face no opposition if seeking a third term.
The State Department of Health warns of scarlet fever season with cases rising in fall and Texas recording over twenty six hundred cases last year. It stresses early doctor visits, that children under 15 are most at risk, and strict quarantine rules until health officers permit return to school.
A government official states that the entire naval program will proceed on schedule with no delays. The remark underscores continued funding and prioritization of shipbuilding and fleet readiness amid competing priorities.
Pecos designated as one of 37 Texas key cities to enforce the petroleum marketing code under the NRA. A. D. Ryan, U S special assistant attorney general, will head the enforcement division with offices in Tyler. The Pecos representative to the administrative committee is not yet named. Nearby zone key cities include Alpine, Big Spring, El Paso and Abilene.
Pecos Chapter No. 81 C. E. 3S held a special meeting to receive W Floyd Easterling Worthy Grand Patron of Texas and his wife Birdie Jane Easterling Past Grand Matron of Texas. Mrs Beulah J. Wilson and H P Davis presided as the meeting was addressed by Mr. Davis.
Mrs Lilian Poe Young greeted the twenty four present and past matrons and patrons as Mr G D Taylor Worthy Patron of Teyeh Chapter responded. Mrs Wilson welcomed honor guests as they conferred degrees. Mrs Merzaret Reeves and Miss Willie Sue Cole were initiated. Ina Maley presided over the register reporting three Grand Jurisdictions and ten subordinate chapters represented. The local chapter plans a School of Instruction next year with Mrs Rose Potter of Texarkana to attend as Worthy Grand Matron of Texas.
Albert Cooksey moved a herd of cows and calves to the Bill Ross ranch last week. Mr and Mrs Mack Kyle visited from the ranch Monday driving a new Ford VS coupe.
Ralph Williams recounts the Pecos Fire Department origins from an undated meeting with W P Brady as first chief and Charles F. Manahan leading later. Early equipment included two hand drawn chemical hose carts and a four wheel book gun ladder, followed by salvaged trucks. The 1920 Cowan building fire was the worst blaze. Future plans mention a salvage crew in diving gear to cut furnishings from flames.
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