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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1935

Page

8

Seaborn Miller Wins Pecos Tennis Club Singles Title

Seaborn Jiggs Miller, a standout high school player, captured the men s singles title at the Pecos Tennis Club tournament after defeating all opponents. The mixed doubles was won by A B Coksey and Mary Ellen Chapman, while Miller teamed with Harley Williams to challenge Coksey and John Sweatt in the men s doubles final. John Sweatt beat Leon Henderson 6 1 6 2 in Sunday play before losing to Gilbert Murray 3 6 6 1 6 2 en route to the finals.

A. B. Coksey Mary Ellen Chapman Jiggs Miller Harley Williams John Sweatt Barstow T.eon Henderson Sweatt Gilbert Murray Murray

Tells Value Of Humane Education

Mrs. J. B. Woolfolk of Pecos chairs the Humane Education committee in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers. She notes 5,000,000 school children are organized into bands of mercy and humane education is taught in public schools in twenty six states. She calls humane education the awakening of fair play justice and compassion in children shaping character for life. She urges story contests posters and essays to spur Texas youth to learn more.

J. B. Woolfolk Pecos Humane Education Committee Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Texas Bands of Mercy Mrs. Woolfolk

Local ads and notices highlight intrapage commerce and events

The page lists varied local advertisements for groceries meat shirts and harnesss with prices and discounts and notes Pecos will send a delegation to the Cow Boy Carnival in Carlsbad and the Roswell fair. It mentions education programs and a Weatherford College ad as part of the era’s community notices.

Alamogordo, N. M Pecos Carlsbad Roswell Cooper Joe Pprson Walter Jones Weatherford Business Coulege Weatherford

Here lies a friend a loyal dog’s last tale

A dog endures pain and hope waiting for a master who would return. Believed to be son or master, the loyal animal faces abandonment as humans fail him. The scene ends with a rifle shot and the dog no longer plays, a somber tribute from Sister M. Francis to a faithful companion.

Pecos United Store Announces Easter Sale

To greet Pecos residents, Pecos United Store hosts a weekend sale with Big Spring district manager Dave Markin assisting Bill Turpin. Thursday they unpacked latest Easter fashions, promising substantial savings and new styles as part of a community event.

Pecos Bill Turpin Pecos United Turpin Dave Markin Big Spring The United In

Wrights welcome baby girl

Mr and Mrs Rufus Wright announce the arrival of a fine baby girl last Thursday. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely and friends extend congratulations.

Rufus Wright

New Truck Boosts Deliveries for Home Furniture

The Home Furniture Co. bought a maroon International pickup from Downs Truck and Tractor Co. This new vehicle will help owners George Milner and W. D. Black speed deliveries and improve service.

The Home Furniture Co Downs Truck and Tractor Co George Milner W. D. Black

Miller Wins Salesman Prize at Wilson and Co

Charlie Miller, local salesman for Wilson and Co, earned first prize of $25 in merchandise for leading his territory in sales over the past two weeks. He exceeded his quota on every item, earning praise as a constant on the job and part of a companywide $525 prize distribution.

Charlie Miller Wilson and Co Charlie

Wanted Experienced Grocery Man

Classified ad seeks an experienced grocery man to apply by mail to Box A care Enterprise. It lists Rhode Island Reds Barred Rocks White Leghorns Brown Leghorns White Minorcas Partridge Plymouth Rocks Anconas White or Black Giants and urges ordering baby and started chicks with a price list from a reliable firm.

Rhode Island Plymouth

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