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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
8
Sixty five students from grades six seven and the freshman class show interest in joining the high school band. Director Wesley May plans a 50 member band with daily small group instruction and tentative instrument allocations including 16 clarinets 10 cornets and trumpets seven saxophones four mellophones and altos five trombones two baritones three bass and four drums.
Evan J Wood a prominent contractor known for building schools at Denton Prorr-Mayet Van Horn and Sierra Blanca has moved from Fort Davis to Pecos residing in an Armstrong cottage with his wife and three children He calls the Pecos area highly promising.
The Fort Worth courthouse project faces WPA objections after initial rejection by Harry Hopkins. Judge Woolfolk and Commissioner’s Court pursue a conference with Mr. Montgomery to resolve the issues before a Thursday deadline. If approved, a bond election may be set to authorize a $90,000 issue for the courthouse expansion.
The subject states an intention to settle in the area, declaring a commitment to reside locally. This remark underscores a personal choice to establish roots and contribute to the community.
Four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Langham was run over by a car while playing in the street on Wednesday. She escaped with only minor bruises and scratches.
Governor James V. Allred approved a Pecos river flood water division pact with New Mexico. He urged legislative ratification, notified Interior Secretary Ickes, and withdrew a protest over a proposed Alamogordo reservoir loan. The deal assigns Texas its past share above Carlsbad lower reservoirs. NM officials reportedly agreed despite a protest by a Texas dam project attorney.
The Red Bluff Water Power Control District directors oppose the New Mexico Pecos river water division pact citing past Texas shares and claim the agreement is vague unenforceable and could deprive Texas of its adequate supply. Judge J E Starley said the district will extend the opposition to the state legislature when the pact is brought for ratification.
County Judge D. B. Jay and Commissioner E. I. Stratton report Loving County will gain about 100000 dollars in taxable valuation. They found a land strip four miles wide across the Loving Ward line belonging to Loving County and a misdrawn Winkler Loving line affecting a one mile long strip along the county border.
Clayton McCardy and Miss Mary Katherine North were united in marriage last Thursday night on the Grand Theater stage. The ceremony was arranged by Gene Hendon, Grand Theater manager. The bride came from Lubbock and works at Zimmer Beauty Shop. the groom from Spur and works at Red Bluff filling station, and is brother of Mrs. Joe Llinsenr.
In a candid corridor chat, McCumber jokes about being on emergency leave amid concerns over a possible dishonorable discharge. He reflects that five years in the Army have been his most pleasant, thanking visitors with a sincere, waving farewell as they part.
Miss Elizabeth Butler received a check from the Dallas Journal for the best short story of the week. This was her first attempt at story writing and she earns the congratulations of friends on her success.
Midwestern report details W. H. McCumber a radio operator in the Sth corp area air corps detachment at San Antonio. He allegedly borrowed a .32 caliber pistol, robbed Citizens State Bank of Barstow, and hid about $500 in a hangar before being arrested. His wife and relatives aided his alibi as he faced charges and awaited legal counsel. The tale includes his past as a church orchestra leader, radio performer, and smaller personal quirks. Five year old Harry Bauer, present in the scene, recalls the money find with vivid detail while offering a child’s view of the events.
The Pecos Rotary honored ten new Pecos schools teachers at a noon luncheon in the Orient dining room. Introduced by President Dick Toll, the group included Margaret Bayette Denton Katherine Mulligan Baird Ray Whittley San Marcos Bernice Smith Denton Helen Boyd El Campo Neil Dezelle San Marcos Marie Pope Hamlin Wesley May Alpine Harry Sloscomb KempLees Coach Buddy Withers noted the Eagles hoped for an improving season as the year begins.
A letter from Julian Montgomery acting state director of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works confirms a government grant of 15091 dollars for Pecos schools. It urges prompt construction start and notes the funds will support new Negro and Mexican schools along with equipment and modernization in elementary and high schools.
Lions club heard a talk on radio broadcasting at Wednesday noon at the Orient Dining room. Speaker Jack Hawkins traced the industry and discussed a National Broadcasting Co. program costing the sponsor about 2000 dollars excluding costs. Musical selections were performed by Mrs. J. C. Wilson and Miss Warren Collins with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Briggs. Lion President W. L. Puerrod presided. Roy Fulcher and his family of Pecos county visited Jesse's home last week.
The article reports steady progress on the new federal building. Plumbing has been installed and tested to the third floor. Interior partitions rise while inner walls finish. Roof waterproofing begins with tiles to be laid by week’s end. Architect Hedrick from Treasury inspected the site. Construction engineer Wagner notes Hedrick’s satisfaction. Hedrick stays three hours, enjoys Pecos cantaloupes, and leaves with crates for Washington officials.
The Red Bluff filling station offered a prize of 100 gallons of gasoline for the biggest fish caught in the Pecos river within 75 miles of Pecos during June July and August. H W Haynie won with 53 catfish totaling 165 pounds an average of five pounds per fish. His largest fish weighed 20 pounds and he spent only one night on the river.
Vernon Bingham and his father, both employed in the Bowlin Lindsay lease oil field in Ward County, were injured Tuesday afternoon when Vernon entangled in machinery. Vernon suffered a mangled right thigh, severe leg lacerations, and a broken small bone. his father was injured but less severely. They were taken to Monahans for surgical care and both reportedly improved.
Members of the Senior Training Union of the First Baptist Church were entertained at Malcolm Payne’s home on Friday evening September 6. The evening featured entertainment and refreshments including iced watermelon. Attendees included Misses Peart Bay gent Myrtle McGraw Lorena and Barbara Gann and Messrs. Guy Porter Carl Bradford Barnell Summers A. Z. Hart Bob Hart Aubry Shoemaker and others.
A weather note records about three inches of rainfall, with heavier totals in some areas. The damp pattern continues, though the week’s prior rains provided some relief to waterlogged conditions.
In the rumor mill surrounding a Citizens Site Bank theft, authorities reportedly seek severe medical examinations for the accused Cumber. Sources claim state officials ordered interviews to gauge his mental state and impressions. Additional towns may request interviews as the story unfolds.
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