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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1932
Page
1
Out Our Way 100th Well NE DAY Tone for Pecos Trade
The column recounts Winkman and wife shopping at a local store, paying 876 in cash for goods and urges Pecos residents to welcome neighboring Winkler County merchants. It promotes neighborly trade, calls for better town-to-town contact, and notes Wink’s potential as a trade prospect and goal for regional outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkman
Wink
Pecos
Independent oilman seals milestone in West Texas sense
R Bupenauer, an oil man who has lived in Pecos off and on, completes his 100th oil well all in West Texas. The Alpine Avalanche clip recounts Fort Davis history featuring Emily the Indian girl who saved families from Apache attack and was killed. The piece suggests locating and marking her fort site grave with a historic marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Emily
Witkers
Herbert Blows
Fort Davis
Historical Society
McElroy to Stand Trial in El Paso in Murder Case
Rancher Robert McElroy who is charged with the murder of G Donaldson is set to be tried in El Paso. District Judge W J Howe granted a venue change due to difficult jury conditions in Hudspeth and Culberson counties. McElroy remains held on $10000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McElroy
G. Donaldson
Bridge Work
el Paso
Accordi
Hudspeth
Culberson
Hyiffi
Atereus
McElroy
Railway Damage Verdict Appealed in El Paso Court
Jury in the 109th district found Texas and Pacific Railway liable for 7000 damages to Mrs. Pablo Garcia and children after a handcar collision near Wickerr last year. Defense counsel Henry Russell says Mrs. Garcia is widow of one worker killed in the wreck. The appeal moves to the Eighth Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Texas and Pacific Rail
Pablo Gari i
Dr Jim Camp Returns From American College Session
Dr Jim Camp returned Wednesday from the annual session of the American College of Surgeons, a leading medical association. This year the meeting was in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Camp
Wednessy
American College of Surveons
St. Lois
Pecos Eagles Face Stanton in Crucial District Clash
Pecos High School hosts Stanton Buffaloes in a key district football showdown at Rotary Field Friday at 3 15. A win keeps Pecos on track with Wink and Odessa for the district title, with Pecos in strong form after the Fort Stockton win and a full crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Stanton
Wink
Odessa
Rotary Field
Eagles’ Athletic Fund
Tennant
Taylor
Misenwine
Mitchell
Waters
Toliver
Collie
Baker
Dardin
Davis
M. Cowan
Plane Lands in Pecos After Fog Forces Detour
A tri motor American Airways plane routed from the east to Pecos landed early Tuesday morning to transfer mail and passengers to the railroad. Poor visibility led pilots to turn back to Dallas at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airways
Pecos
Dallas
Carlsbad Road Reopens Strong After Rain Repairs
Travelers report Carlsbad road is in good condition again after recent rains. Officials note northern region traffic improved as rains compacted the detour, easing travel for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad Road
Bugaboo
Wvecos
Burford worker burned when stove explodes near home
Glenn Reerd a Burford Oil Company employee was seriously burned when a stove exploded as he stood over it at his home near the Burford refinery. The blaze was extinguished with no major damage to the house and his burns were treated and he is improving rapidly. The Pecos fire department was later called to a non traced alarm in Mexican Town and Fire Chief Manahan urged precise location details for future calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Reerd
Burford Oi Company
Burford
oWelock Thesday
Pecos
Car stolen from Pecos Mercantile and found near Sierra Blanca
Jack Mays Buick coupe was stolen Tuesday night while he worked inside Pecos Mercantile Co. The car was recovered Wednesday at Sierra Blanca. Two young men, alleged to have taken it, were arrested. Sheriff Roberson and Mr. May pursued the culprits, returning both to Pecos. Preliminary hearing held Thursday. transients bound over to grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack May
Pecos Mercantile Co
Jack
Sierra Blanca
Louis Roberson
Mr. May
Pecos
Grand Jury
Pecos Mercantile Unveils Five Dollar All Leather Officers Boot
The Pecos Mercantile Co claims to present the world's biggest boot bargain this week with a Friendly Five all leather officer's boot priced at five dollars. Boots sold fast amid strong demand. Jack MEASANS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Mercantile Co
Pecos Hallowe'en Carnival Set For Saturday Night
Pecos celebrates its second annual community Hallowe'en Carnival next Saturday under the PTA. Outdoor booths will line the lot beside Williams-Kerr Chevrolet with a one act play to be staged at Pecos Mercantile Co. titled Who Kissd Barbara. The event features booths for homemade goodies prizes and an old time country store with a playful carnival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co
Pecos Mercantile Co
Red Bluff loan plea moves toward RFC filing
A formal Recon struction Finance Corporation loan application for about 4.5 million dollars to fund Red Bluff irrigation construction is expected within ten days. A Red Bluff special committee from four counties met last week and again Monday at Hotel Brandon to back the effort and organize fundraising and data collection led by officials including John Miller, Dr Jim Cramp, Jim Miller, Lon Boxley, and Judge Clifton Ramsey with engineers and legal aides coordinating with the Red Bluff Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Red Bluff Dai
R. F.C
Formaillvy
Old Red Bluff Association
Congress
John Miller
Grandfalls
Jim Cramp
Pecos
Jim Miller
Lon Boxley
Bar- Stow
Eri Stockton
Ward
Lov
Judeve J. J. Starley
Vernents Sullivan
el Paso
Gray
Red Bluff Association
Clifton Ramsey
Men- Tone
Loving County
Charities Group Now Set for Work
Directors of the Associated Charities met at the call of President J F Pop Biggs to plan immediate relief funds for the city’s needy. The city and county agreed to provide $50 each, totaling $100, borrowed from a local bank with repayment expected from both municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
J. F. “Pop” Biggs
Reverend Williams Reappointed As Pecos Pastor
The New Mexico conference announced this week that Reverend V. Williams, pastor of the Methodist church, is returned to Pecos for the coming year. The Roswell meeting last week confirmed the fourth consecutive year of his assignment, a tenure no other Pecos pastor has matched. Williams attended the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Williams
Methodist Church
Pecos
New Mexico
Williams
Rev. Williams
Banks in Reeves County Hold Roughly Sixty-Six Thousand in Deposits
Financial statements for two Pe cos banks show total deposits of 577123.61 on September 30. Including 85000 in Balmorhea and Toyah, Reeves county deposits near 665000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Balmorhea
Toyah
Reeves County
Ballot to Feature Seven Tickets and Nine Amendments
The Enterprixe printed the longest Texas ballot with seven columns of seven tickets each for Republican Democrat Socialist Liberty Communist Jacksonian and Independent plus nine constitutional amendments. Voters can straight party vote by blanking other columns or split tickets by scratching individual names and columns. amendments vote separately. The election on November 8 may require long counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Women Plan on Town Canvass
The Reeves county women’s democratic club began Monday with Pecos ladies meeting at Mrs. Hilliard Camp’s home on call of county chairman Mrs. William L. Kerr. They formulated plans for a Pecos canvass to secure a large national democratic vote and divided the town into districts. Committees were named to conduct a house to house canvass to learn how residents will vote in the national race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Democratic Clib
Pecos
Hilliard Camp
William L. Kerr
Miss Willette Duncan Visits Folks Over Weekend
Miss Willette Duncan of Sul Ross spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willette Duncan
Sul Ross
Mrs
J. W. Duncan
Campaign to Close Saturday Ends Tonight in Pecos
The Enterprise Cash Prize Circulation contest nears its end with hundreds of new subscribers and renewed support. Identity of the top winner remains uncertain as two Indies vie for lead. final results announced Saturday at 7 30 PM after the paper offers $1 50 yearly subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Pecos
Reeves County Road Cancellation Election Set for Nov 12
County Judge H N McKellar announces a Reeves County election on Saturday November 12 to cancel 125000 of unsold road bonds. Voting will occur at the courthouse with presiding judge C K Mc Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. McKellar
Reeves County
Edness
C. K. McKnight
Legion Plans Hallowe'en Dance At Spanish Hall
The American Legion post will sponsor a Hallowe'en dance at the Spanish Hall on Monday October 31. Dancers are urged to wear costumes and add color to the event. The Dusky Steve Dores orchestra from El Paso will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Priscoe
The
American Legion
Spanish Hall
el Paso
Clyde Simmons Takes Charge of Humble Station
Clyde Simmons, county commissioner for precinct 4, formerly in the filling station business here, announces he has taken charge of the Humble Co. station at Think and Cypress streets on the southwest corner and invites friends and customers to meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Simmons
Precinct
Ci O
Think
Cypress Streets
Reeves county to receive federal work relief funds
Governor Sterling approves Reeves county request for 5000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Funds provide wage work for unemployed through December 31, a government loan not repaid locally. Federal aid will offset the loan over ten years. Local committee includes J. F. Brees and H. N. McKellar. Pecos joins West Texas Chamber beautification contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Reconstruction Finances Corporation
Sterling
Robert W. Kelson
Rk. FL. C
R. F.C
Texas
J. F. Brees
H. N. McKellar
UL S., Davis
Jack Hawkins
Reeves
Turkey Shoots Planned at Pecos Rifle Pit
Turkey shoots start Sunday November 6 at the Pecos rifle pit south of town with prizes of turkeys. Harry Lambert sponsors the event and expects a large entry list from the region. Events run every Sunday until Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lambert
Nine Amendments to be Voted On at General Election
The Rotary club heard Attorney William L. Kerr outline nine Texas constitutional amendments to be voted on in November. The Enterprise had carried details previously. memory refreshed. The first amendment limits securities for University permanent funds. the second sets a ten year limit on state collection of back taxes on real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People of
Texas
William L. Kerr
Rotary Club
Orient Hotel
Enterprise
Bids Sought for New Federal Building Site
Postmaster Charles A. Young announced that bid forms are available Friday for a site for the new federal building and post office. Bids must reach the supervising architect in Washington by November 25 at 92. The lot should be about 27,000 square feet, 160 feet by 160 feet, preferably on a corner, and front on main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Charles A. Young
Sup Department
Washington
Ervising
the Treasury
Pecos Faces Budget Cuts in Federal Building Plan
The Pecos allocation for a $165,000 federal building has been reduced to $138,000 while other projects under the plan are cut in half or more. Pecos is slated for a larger federal building than Kerrville Vermilion Colorado Lamesa or Enidstand despite Pecos population, with nearby Colorado and Kerrville each receiving a $5,000 structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Kerrville
Vermion
Colorade
Lamesa
Enastiand
Pecos Juniors Tie Monahans High 0-0
Pecos grammar school football team played a 0-0 tie with Monahans High on Thursday. The Juniors noted they were setting an example for the high school to follow against Stanton Friday after losing to Monahans 20-0 in their earlier game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Grammar School
Monahans High
Monahans
Stanton
Pecos Teens Join Sul Ross Mask and Slipper Club
Two former Pecos high school students Evelyn Sud prook and Gertrude Bell were elected into the Mask and Slipper club at Sul Ross State Teachers College. The group aims to produce plays and festivals and to foster native drama writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Pecos High School
Evelyn Sudprook
Gertrude Bell
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Texas to File Suit Over Pecos River Water Share
Ralph Yarborough of Texas announces plans to sue in U S district court against New Mexico to ensure fair Pecos River water division. New Mexico projects allegedly dry up springs, reducing water flow to the Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucsteen
Ralph Yarborough
State of Texas
United States District Court
State of New Mexico
Pecos River
New Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ially
Ally
Tor
Winkler County
R. Bupenauer
West Texas
Mpwe
Erdict
Pecos Eagles
Cru
Cial
Stanton Buffaloes
Martin County
Eagles
Buffaloes
Buffs
Fort Stockton
John M. Pickett
Edgar Arledge
Texas University
Margaret Jean Trull
Austin
Pickett
San Antonio
Mr. Heer
Charles Manahan
Pecos Hallowe’en Carnival
Barbara
RED Bluff
Brandon
Ing, Reeves and Pecos
Counties
Roswell
National Democratic
Otis T. Dunagan
Upshur County
Dunagan
Legion Planning
Hallowe’en Dance
Humble Station
O. K
Federal Aid
Chamber of Commerce
Turkey
Colorado
Pecos Juniors
Club
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