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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
8
Personal and business visitors frequent Pecos this week with moves and travels of residents including Mr and Mrs J Wendt, Rev J J Smiley, Mrs Lela Avant, Rev and Mrs McCarver, Roy I Biggs and others. Updates include departure for Plainview and Los Angeles trips, oil exploration notes, and district church delegate appointments.
Mrs. E. G. Doty was the hostess to the Thursday Bridge Club yesterday afternoon. After the usual number of interesting games a delicious refreshment course was served.
The Baptist church revival ended last Sunday night after two weeks of services. Sixty four new members joined by profession of faith or by letter. Dr I E Gates who led the revival left for San Antonio and was accompanied to Alpine by Rev and Mrs J M Garner returning Tuesday.
The Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. Wm. Garlick’s home for a study and business session. A committee led by Mesdames J W Moore Elmer Johnson and W W Runnels will review year courses and suggest selections. The annual dinner is set for April 17. Fines for illness absences were discussed. Members present included L W Anderson J W Brooks Tom McClure Jim Camp E L Collings H T Collier Will Cowan Sid Cowan Gid Rowden Albert Sisk Elmer Johnson W W Runnels and Wm Garlick.
Dallas forms a new regional trade school under business leadership with courses in printing type operation bricklaying plastering machine shop work carpentry and cabinet making. C A Jay former Texas assistant superintendent leads the effort, with enrollment info via the Chamber of Commerce Building in Dallas.
In commentary Smythe questions Jack Billings abilities, suggesting he may be a better uncorker based on recent observations.
Mrs. W. P. Harper of Boston mass a trained beauty specialist represents United Drug Co introducing Cara Nome toilet goods at Pecos Drug Store this week. She conducts private booth demonstrations with accessories and pleases customers who praise improved appearance after her treatments. This is her second Pecos visit and locals seek future sessions.
A fashion piece highlights feminine lace in various fabrics including Chantilly and metal lace and calls readers to find lavender lace garments. It notes boldness in wardrobe and promotes attics and trunks for vintage lace finds.
The Woodman Circle held Friday afternoon service with Mrs Ed Otto as hostess. Mrs C C Colwell serves as delegate to the bi annual State Convention in San Antonio, leaving Saturday. Refreshments of lemonade and cake followed the meeting.
Announcement that Mrs. A Z Higgins’s dairy equipment is now owned and operated by Elmer and Milton Wadley. They promise prompt service and invite continued old trade and new customers for wholesome milk and butter with delivery by phone number 25.
A boss dismisses a worker with pay at the cashier window and a sarcastic request for a recommendation. Miss Jones steps in to hand the boy a letter praising Jim as one of the best the firm ever produced, prompting surprised reactions from others.
An advertisement calls for able-bodied individuals to volunteer for a demonstration proving hard work benefits. The notice emphasizes physical effort and participation in a public display.
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