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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
2
The Enterprise and Gusher Consolidated merged on May 16 1925 as reported by Pecos Valley News and Reeves County papers. The consolidated publication reflects a union of local weeklies under Hubbs Printing Company with roots dating to 1887 and 1897 respectively.
The notice lists editor Jack Hawkins and manager Barney Hubbs, provides telephone 171, and states subscription rates of one year for $1.00 and six months for $2.00. It notes the paper is entered as second class matter Oct 22, 1915, at Pecos Post Office under 1879 act and that copy must be in the office by Wednesday to appear in the current issue.
The editorial warns that a proposed amendment capping state taxation at 11.25 per capita would shift burdens to cities and counties, threatening state road bonds school funding homestead exemptions and new highway work. It urges careful study before voting November 6.
Mrs. F W Sorell of San Antonio chairs the state beautification committee for the Texas highway department. The program will pursue broader efforts to make towns and counties along the highway corridors more attractive to tourists and residents. Despite difficulties, a strong start has been made and the scenic vistas along the highways are expected to improve within a few years. Citizens and organizations are urged to participate, with details to follow in the Enterprise.
Kh D Gage a former Pecos resident and early town builder sends deed to the county for a right of way over his Saragosa highway property. In a letter he greets old friends and notes his current role as president of the Pod Josen Bank in Port Gibson Mississippi.
One of the costliest saddles believed ever made in the area has been completed for Mrs. Lawson Lowe wife of a Bakersfield Cal oil man. The saddle cost 325 dollars and was built by 76 year old saddle maker George Mautijo.
Three Pecos bear hunters T. M. Pruett Jr M. C. Little and Is Calley came back to Pecos Sunday after a five day hunt in the Mexican interior about 125 miles below Del Rio. They found abundant deer and brought home messenger bucks though no bear was killed. One hunter saw a bear but could not shoot due to distance.
The Bears of Baylor University defeated Hardin-Simmons University 13 to 6 at Abilene in Friday action. Baylor led 7 to 0 at halftime and held on for the win with a solid defensive effort and a lone second quarter touchdown.
A UT anthropology team at Reeves and Culberson counties northwest of Toyah works on excavation and recording of Indian mounds and ancient village sites. The project aims to document relics and lore over several weeks of field study.
Dick Chambers startled local golf fans Sunday by shooting a 33 two under par on the Pecos course. He freshened the crowd with sharp irons then missed a crucial put by fractions of an inch for an 82 total.
Pecos freshman King Green, son of Mr and Mrs O J Green, has made the tennis squad at A and M College in both singles and doubles. He will represent his company in intramural and inter college matches.
Rev. D. L. McCree of St. Pauls Methodist Denver will lead morning services at First Methodist on Sunday. He will speak on The Role of Religion in A Changing World. McCree, son of C. B. McCree, is en route to a Las Cruces conference with Mrs. McCree and has preached in Pecos before.
Shoppers in El Paso observe youths using inflated hats and paper bags to conceal merchandise as store employees watch closely. The report notes a bumper harvest for young shoplifters as they enter stores, opportunistically filling bags and departing without detection.
Carlton R Wade Minister welcomes sermons by Reverend McCice of St Pauls Denver and Dr N L Linebaugh for the last quarterly conference of the year. Church of Christ offers Bible study at 10 AM morning worship at 11 AM and 7 30 PM evening service with mid week drill and a ladies class Thursday sessions.
The record lists Rev Edgar H Ratliff as minister with Sunday School at 0:45 AM, Morning Preaching at 11:00 AM, B Y P U at 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM, Evening Preaching at 7:30 PM, and midweek activities including Wednesday teachers meeting and prayer meeting at 7:30 PM and choir practice at 8:30 PM.
The article lists the weekly timetable for First Christian Church with services and study groups. Activities include Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Christian Endeavor at 7 P M Evening Worship at 8 15 P M Midweek Bible Study Wednesday 8 00 P M and various study groups and choir practice on specified days.
John W. Byrd is pastor. Sunday School starts at 10:00 A M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A M. Pp Y P A meets at 7:00 P M. Evening Worship follows at 8:00 P M.
Rev L de Bruyere D Litt announces weekly Mass at 8 20. The first Sunday Mass at Barstow 10. The second Sunday at Santa Rosa Pecos 10. The third Sunday at Toyah 10 30. The fourth Sunday at Wink 11 30. Fifth Sunday at Santa Rosa Pecos 19.
The Assembly of God Church led by Pastor H. A. Baird offers Sunday School at 9 45, Morning Worship at 11 00, and Evening Service at 7 45.
Christian Science services are held each Sunday at 11 A M. Wednesday evening testimonials are the first Wednesday of each month at 8 P M at the Carnegie library corner 4th and Cypress streets. All are invited. The subject for October 28 is Probation after Death with The Golden Text from 1 Corinthians 15 26 and a citation from Luke 16 23 in the Lesson Sermon read in all Christ Scientist churches.
Mr and Mrs M W Collie spent the week end in El Paso on business and to see their grandchild.
The Reeves county wildcat well named Ppenauer and J B Cunningham No 1 Emma G Tillar lies one half mile north of Toyah in Section 1 CG Wyatt survey. It has topped the Rustier lime and is drilling below 1500 feet with no commercial production yet but belief remains that a paying well is possible.
W. H. Knox district sales manager for Pasotex, a former Pecos resident, was in town this week on company business.
Postage stamps are described as waste when used to seal letters but sometimes find strange uses. A notable sight near Pecos Wednesday morning featured a car bearing a Massachusetts license, completely covered with stamps from body to hood.
An owner described as a stamp aficionado applied a pasted Star image to a car and sealed it with varnish to protect the finish. The note highlights quirky preservation habits and a curious technique for maintaining the vehicle’s appearance.
The SMU Mis tangs defeated the Oklahoma Aggies 41 to 0 on Saturday in Dallas. The victory showcased SMU's aerial attack while shutting down the Cowpokes.
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