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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
1
Drought relief efforts in Loving county involve a cattlemen led push to extend the government cattle buying program. Representatives endorsed the move, with long distance calls to state leaders and Washington officials urging favorable action. work and labor plans center on local NES offices and county coordination near the dam site.
Construction work on the Red Bluff power line begins Oct 2, with a 44 mile span planned to be finished in 40 working days. W. A. Stirm of Myers Construction Co. leads the crew, about 50 men to work, with Burl Godfrey as construction superintendent. Transformers at Mentone and Red Bluff to be built. pole locations set 330 feet apart for 35 foot high poles. Judge J. E. Starley and Mrs. Starley traveled to Washington to discuss PWA projects.
The writer advocates restoring Fort Davis as a state park monument to protect it from curiosity seekers and transforming it into a major museum for relics of the past found across the trans-Pecos region.
Federal Judge Charles A Boynton today noon sentenced John W Wade to one year and a day in federal prison plus a $100 fine. Wade, former Ward County sheriff and relief administrator, faced 12 counts tied to alleged padded payrolls and was found guilty on all. The Pecos division drew jurors and court staff from across seventeen counties as civil matters, led by the Hays vs Zarnos damages suit, were handled.
Local coffee salesman Bobey Williams toured Pecos on Monday engaging with friends and customers. The article notes his visit and interactions during the day.
The Grand Theatre in Pecos offers a cash prize of 100 dollars next Tuesday night drawing marks the first time the amount exceeded 75 dollars since inauguration. A record crowd is expected as locals gather to try for the prize with Waldyawn listed as absent from the theatre.
George Yarbrough 86 father of Mrs. Joe Anderson of Pecos died at home in Carmen Texas after a serious illness. Funeral services were held in Carmen on Sunday with Mrs. Anderson traveling to the bedside Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brooks celebrate the birth of a 7 pound boy born Tuesday. The infant will be named Fred George Jr. Mr Brooks works for Pasotex Petroleum Co at Mentone. Both mother and child are reportedly doing well.
D. D. Mize of Memphis visits her brother Tenn H. P. Davis and family in Tennessee.
State Senator K M Regan and Mrs Regan returned from Austin where they attended Texas legislature special session. He noted the relief program overhaul and $6,000,000 in bonds authorized for monthly spending. They traveled home in a new Hudson car.
Mr and Mrs Howell Johnson welcomed a seven and a half pound baby boy Thursday morning. Howell says the infant may rise to film fame like Clark Gable. Both mother and child are reported healthy and content. the family has not yet decided on a name.
Reeves Jeff Davis Brewster and Presidio counties met at Fort Davis to form the Trans Pecos Centennial Association. Jack Hawkins of Pecos was named president Marvin Hunter Jr of Fort Davis secretary an executive board will include one representative from each interested county. Fort Davis fort to be the celebration nucleus and applications will outline regional history and progress of the past century. Former State Senator Benjamin Franklin participated.
County agent Ted Johnston says final hog reduction contracts have been sent to Washington. College Station experts estimate funds for hog raisers will be available in about three weeks.
Ward county farmers receive daily exemption certificates at the county agent’s office. Pat Mason, assistant administrator now at College Station, says Reeves county certificates were finished Wednesday and should arrive soon. The office will immediately hand certificates to gin operators to start ginning without delay.
Fort Worth state attorney Mark McGee of the PWA met with Reeves County project leaders this week to confer on ongoing works.
Feed loans in the county are rising as farmers use government aid to feed livestock. Applications may be secured at the county relief office where a clerk is provided for that purpose.
"Uncle John" Prewit, who spent about a year at the Confederate home in Austin, has returned to Pecos saying he intends to stay. He praised the home’s service and treatment as the best but admitted he longed to be back in Pecos and criticized Pecos for opposing Allred.
Mr and Mrs J D Allen of Pecos welcomed a newborn girl Thursday afternoon at a local hospital. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
A group of 32 Highland Fair boosters led by the Sul Ross State Teachers' College band visited Pecos on Friday. Chief speakers at a joint luncheon with the Pecos Chamber of Commerce were former State Senator Benjamin Franklin Berkeley and Oe W. McCabe, manager of the Fair, at the Orient dining room.
J. R. Coughlin, supervision project auditor for the PWA from Washington, is in Red Bluff this week conferring with directors and officials on procedure for PWA projects. He is touring major U S. projects and offered several helpful suggestions.
PWA officials in Pecos for Red Bluff business included J. R. Coughlin supervising auditor for the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Washington F A Villa division auditor of district 6 covering Texas New Mexico and Arizona G C Street assistant state engineer inspector M C Erwin resident engineer inspector who will reside here permanently and M N Oille project auditor who will reside here.
A downtown parade showcases unusual acts and stunts drawing cheers from spectators. Performers include Henry Russell and a troupe led by Anderson, with a mix of feats promising entertainment and spectacle for attendees.
Washington approved the bond ordinance for Peéos soft water, enabling the city to requisition funds from a 300000 loan and grant. A call for bids on construction is planned around October 15, with H R F Helland aiding Project Engineer Ben Warner. Water softness rose slightly after a 30 day pumping test, with incrustment levels at 17.5 initial and 19.1 at start.
Ysleta faces Pecos at 3 p.m. under the new grandstand at Re field as the Eagles open their Pecos visit. Pecos, coached by Buddy Withers since 1950, holds a four year record of 12 wins 18 losses and 5 ties, with five losses to Class A foes. A 25 cent grandstand charge funds the loan repayment from the school board, with reserved seat prices totaling 60 cents this year.
Casey spoke to the Lions club at their Wednesday luncheon about the Federal Housing Act. He noted Pecos will need more houses in months ahead and that FHA provisions offer a path to building them. He suggested local businessmen form a loan company under the Act with government capital. the Lions may sponsor a local loan association.
Mrs J F Ross and her two daughters have returned this week from an extended stay in Biloxi Mississippi. They are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Runnels.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mount returned Thursday from a two weeks vacation to California. Mr Mount will resume work at the Texas Louisiana Power Co Mrs Mount will resume duties at the Enterprise office.
Robert Schooler of McCamey, injured in an automobile crash near Balmorhes last Wednesday, received a blood transfusion at a local hospital. Despite serious injuries, physicians believe he will recover.
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