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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
7
The Pecos Country Club opens its Adder ladder tournament with a large field of entrants in the qualifying round. Players will complete the ladder qualifying by Sunday and WC committee will assign ladder positions by scores to set up future matches and inter club play implications.
Rev EF H Ratliff of Pecos Baptist chosen to lead a statewide campaign with a $3600 000 goal for missionary work in the district. Pledge week runs October 23 to 30, closing at the Texas Baptist convention in Abilene on November 9. Read the Advertisements.
The Southern Cleanser Manufacturing Co of Texas won the soap powder contract from Dianus Coguity in a competitive bid and also secured the Dallas public schools for the Jiffy Aid cleanser.
American Desk Co. Temple, a major desk maker in the Southwest, cuts its capital stock from 300000 to 100000, signaling a restructuring by the firm. The move impacts its financial footing and future production plans in the region.
New York reports a continued drop in bank suspensions with only 9 closings in the past week, the lowest count since March. The American Banker notes the trend points to improving stability in the banking sector.
Washington reports orders received by lumber mills rose in the last four weeks, outpacing production by 67 percent in the week ended September 3, per the Lumber Manufacturing Association.
In Omaha Nebraska four large packing plants recall 450 workers after a rise in live hog receipts. The move signals improved activity and staffing to handle higher throughput at area facilities.
In Charlotte, N C substantial improvement in the textile situation has led several mills to place large orders for new equipment. The William Gerlach gin at Memphis is being rebuilt for the fall season and Redding Gin Co Oakwood is a new ginning concern.
The Fort Worth Spudder Company completes its new facility to manufacture well drilling machinery, drilling tools and express tanks. A brass foundry is included in the new plant expansion.
The Davis Mountains Highway project in Southwest Texas is under rapid progress with seventeen miles completed at an estimated cost under 350000. The route from Pecos/Ft Davis climbs past Sawtooth Mountain and Mount Livermore, offering water, campgrounds, and future recreation facilities. The project aims to make the area a major scenic and health resort while benefiting Texas tourism and park development.
In Eddy County Carlsbad advances toward a lettuce crop with 25 acres set for mid November maturity and asparagus to follow. Wild asparagus already brings local student earnings. cultivated production aims for profit. Cantaloupe packing resumed after a shipment delay cost about 10 carloads, with eastern markets improving and expectations of solid profits by around October 15.
Sealed proposals for constructing a bridge across Salt Draw with two spans of 28 feet six inches each, concrete deck girders, 22 foot roadway, spread footing concrete bents and abutments, located about six miles east of the [unspecified location].
Local boosters praise Texas plan to capitalize on climate and scenic assets within state borders, aiming to boost pride and attract visitors and investment through targeted development and promotion.
Teyahon Highway No 1, Reeves County, will be received at the State Highway Department in Austin until 5 AM September 19 1952 and then publicly opened. Plans available at G B Finley Balmorhea and the Second State Highway Department Austin. Usual rights reserved. 5 2t e.
Boston report says The Hub Hosiery mills in Lowell Massachusetts increased production from three to five days a week per a New England council release.
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