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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
2
The Pecos Enterprise and the Gusher merged on May 4 1925 forming a single paper under HUBBS PRINTING COMPANY. Editor Jack Hawkins and Manager Barney Hubbs oversee the new consolidated publication serving Reeves County and Pecos Valley readers.
Copy must be in the office by Wednesday to issue publication in the current issue. Entered as second class matter October 22, 1915 at Pecos Texas post office under the act of March 8 1879.
Federal funds totaling 6400 dollars may back county sewer and water upgrades with cities required to add 3000 locally. Pecos could claim the whole allotment if others cannot participate, a move seen as a chance to speed future growth at one third the later cost.
Millions credit Calotabs as a valuable aid against colds. Take one or two tabs the first night and repeat if needed. Calotabs cleanse the intestinal tract of germ laden mucus and toxins and act as a diuretic to promote elimination of cold poisons. Priced at twenty five cents for the family package and ten cents for the single.
In Reeves County District Court the Security State Bank of Pecos seeks foreclosure on the W-1-2 NW-1/4 Section 04 Block 138 H & GN RR land held by Perry Wagnon and others. Receiver Berkstresser to auction the tract to satisfy a 1935 judgment with 10 percent interest, sale to occur November 1, 1950 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Reeves County Courthouse.
In compliance with law this notice appears weekly for three consecutive weeks in The Pecos Enterprise Reeves County Texas preceding the sale date. Witness my hand this 9th day of October 1935. George Berkstresser Receiver.
Sealed proposals addressed to Mayor B. A. Toliver will be received at Pecos City Hall Texas until 1 00 P M October 31 1935 for repairing a 110 000 gallon tank and laying 300 feet of 2 inch cast iron water mains Bids must include a 5 percent bid bond and a 100 percent performance bond plus a labor bond The project follows Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and loan and grant terms and requires minimum wage rates The city may reject any or all bids and no bid may be withdrawn for 30 days after opening specifications are on file at Pecos City Hall and Helland Consulting Engineer's San Antonio office Deposits to secure copies are $5.00
Miss Bill Mount left Saturday night for her El Paso home after a several day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mount. Miss Caroline Sullivan of El Paso visited friends here Saturday and attended the Midland Fair Sunday before returning to El Paso.
Mrs Chas F Manahans has recovered enough to be up and around several days after undergoing a 4D operation.
It Hall of Mentone was in town Tuesday attending to business, meeting local residents and discussing community matters with officials.
Mrs Charlie Cain of Kermit spends the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Heard and Mr and Mrs Bill Cowden and other relatives.
Ford introduces the 1936 V-8 with a longer hood and refined lines, larger fenders, new radiator and cooling system, easier shifting, and Super-Safety Brakes. Safety Glass surrounds the body at no extra cost. Pricing spans multiple body types from coupe to sedan with economical terms via Universal Credit.
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