Pecos High School notes high grades for two graduates
West Texas teachers college reports Mary Stine fifth highest grade. J. T. Brown from Pecos High School second or third in class of 886. Senior notes describe plays, declamation contests, honor rolls, bird lessons, and upcoming county meet at Saragosa with stars and prize lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. College of Texas
College Station
R. B. Norman
Pecos Public Schools
Pecos
Texas
Mr. Norman
J. T. Brown
Peees High School
Charles E. Friley
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
Mary Stine
Annie Lou Cole
el Paso
Mary Ruth Elkins
Gladis Lewis
Lillian Bryan
Janice Wadley
Mary Ward
Alamo Playground
Norabel Hollebeke
Wallace Anderson
Mildred Ruhlen
Wesley Hart
Mildred
Wesley
Saragosa
Stella Kiser
Frank Joplin
Stella
Pecos High School
Nova Belle Hollebeke
Nell ‘Turner
Marvy Ward
Mildred Rhulen
Wallace
Austin
Mary Magee
Mary
John White
Robbie Dear
Lester Weaterby
Gilbert Murray
April Fool Pranks Quietly Noted at Local High School
High School students enjoyed April Fool’s Day with several plots on campus but did not observe a formal program. Teachers showed leniency, earning the pranksters a thanks for their understanding.
Election Proclamation for Pecos City Aldermen and Mayor
Notice sets April first Tuesday 1926 election in Pecos City for two Aldermen and a Mayor to fill Toliver term. Polls open 8am to 6pm at City Hall. J M Garner leads as presiding judge with F P Richburg and two clerks. returns go to town council. Dated February 10 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos City
B. A. Toliver
J. M. Garner
F. P. Richburg
M. W. Looby
M. L. Stine
Pecos
A. D
Governor Arrested Pest Did You Ever Write a Joke
A quirky dialogue frames a comic exchange with a political figure and a pest on a stage. The quick banter involves jokes and a brisk hint of public interest in the exchange.
Artist and partner exchange on illustrating love stories
The man declares himself an artist and aims to illustrate love stories while the woman questions whether he means illustrate or demonstrate. Their brief dialogue hints at a creative contention over method and intention.
Ed Purdy's Philos Prompt Borrowing Caution
Ed Purdy's maxim cautions against borrowing and urges borrowing only from a pessimist who never expects repayment. The quip contrasts prudence with skepticism about lenders and underscores a wary, wry financial attitude.
As We Heard It First Wife and Second Wife Conversation
A humorous dialogue unfolds with two wives commenting on John’s writing habits and an unusual setting. The exchange hints at domestic dynamics and playful banter without revealing further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Poets Number in Country Promises Wastebasket Demand
Benign remark notes 25 000 poets in the country, suggesting poets might boost sales for wastebaskets as a humorous side effect. It playfully links literary output to household用品 demand.
Pie and cake sale by Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
An announcement advertises a bake sale by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society in the Pecos Mercantile Company grocery department on Saturday April 11. The piece mix includes unrelated witty quotes about elections and the Electoral College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Pecos Mercantile Company
Polite Boys Rise When Pretty Guests Enter
A description notes that the boys stand and bow or rise from their seats whenever a pretty girl enters, highlighting courteous behavior in social settings.
Hail Rate Cut Aids Reeves Loving Ward Pecos Farmers
E L Collings of Pecos announces uniform hail rate set by the Hail Rating Board at 6.00 per 100.00 for Reeves Loving Ward and Pecos Counties, down from 7.00 to 11.00, with further reductions in grain and cotton rates and extended coverage to October 15. Hartford Insurance Co. is highlighted with a motto and credible backing. Special Agent W N Roberson notes the adjustments on January 12 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hail Rating Board
Reeves
Loving
Ward
Pecos
Hartford Insurance Co
Co’s
Hartford
America
E. L. Collings
Texas
Hartford Hail Insurance Co
W. N. Roberson
Hartford Ins. Co
Oklahoma City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public School News
The
Jack Camp
Easterbrook
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Russell
Ed Purdy
Philos
Oldtimer
Electorial College
Pecos Power & Ice Co
Toyah Valley
D. A. Dodds Hall
Green Tire Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!