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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1926
Page
1
Austin reports a proposed House bill to amend the 1925 act on forfeiture and resale of public free school lands in western Texas. It would validate forfeitures, allow repurchase within 90 days after revaluation, and require a 1 cent per acre fee to cover revaluation costs.
Pecos Plungers prepare for Artesia Bulldogs in the season opener. Coach Thurston fields a veteran backfield led by Sid Cowan and H P Bryan with scarce substitutes, hoping for a strong start in the district race amid a lighter Artesia squad and high hopes at Pecos High.
In the first half of the game between the High School and the Town Tuffs Sidney Cowan suffered a broken bone in his right arm near the elbow. He left the field but finished the day at school. The injury could end his season and deprive the team of a star quarterback from the 1925 season.
Midland District Court convicted fifteen defendants this week with five guilty verdicts. Four youths were sent to reformatories and one to the penitentiary. Moonshine fueled many crimes. Bob White, 25, Midland, killed Ben Dunn, 21, Odessa, after a drunken Christmas quarrel. Three sixteen year olds were jailed three years for burglary, Ray Cooper, 17, got five years with suspended sentence, Dan O Brien received two years for arson. Harvey Hedges, 18, bootlegging case had no arrest. District Attorney H G Russell, a Democratic candidate, pledges strict law enforcement and aims for strong crime reduction.
The American Railroad Express Company will carry all packages for the devastated Florida area free of charge. H. H. Johnson, local representative, announces the offer aimed at aiding stricken Florida coast inhabitants with support from benevolent societies.
W T L Drummond Jr proprietor of the Community Garage is building a roof this week to shelter his popular car washing stand from sun wind and rain. The feature aims to keep cars in first class shape and has attracted many local car owners and travelers to patronize the Community.
Ilubert of Carlsbad New Mexico visited Pecos on Thursday to attend to business matters, engaging with local contacts and handling inquiries during the trip.
W R Rhodes district agent hosts office room space in Ira J Bell Co to display new Singer Sewing Machines. Several models installed for sale and distribution with half the front office and large plate window used as the shop. Families of Louis Roberson John Oglesby and Roy Wilcox visited Madera Springs resort Sunday for a mountain day trip.
The world title changed hands Thursday as Wene Lunaney defeated Jack Dempsey by decision to become the heavyweight champion. The crowd of 139,000 at the arena and millions listening by radio witnessed a stunning upset as Dempsey fell after being wounded and unable to stop Lunaney’s blows.
Northern Reeves area reports ongoing rigging and plans to spud World Well No 1 Biggs next week after a promising first test at the Delaware sand. Multiple neighboring wells including Schooler and Plymouth show activity as fields around Pecos Culberson Reeves see steady progress with several tests planned or continuing.
Miss Louise Starley was awarded a regular reporter’s position on the Daily Texan, the University of Texas college paper. A first year student, she previously edited the Pecos High School News, showing aptitude in editorial work and writing. The college-paper experience is praised as top training for journalists.
John M. Gist shipped his registered Hereford show herd to Abilene for exhibition at the West Texas Fair. The cattle, fattened on corn from the Gist farm two miles north of Odessa, are expected to win blue ribbons as the herd begins a series of fair show appearances.
The Richard Briscoe Post of the American Legion presents Edward Everett Hale's Man Without Country in a screen version titled As No Man Has Loved at Rialto Theatre Monday and Tuesday evenings. Proceeds partly go to legion funds with popular prices to draw large crowds and fill the house. The event aims to boost patriotism and support for the American Legion while inviting families to attend.
The government increased the September estimate by 642008 bales, lifting the season total to about 15,810,000 bales. Prices fell to under 15 cents per pound and hovered near that level after the market move on Thursday the 23rd.
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