Pecos Business Firms Flourish Despite War’s Aftermath
The Enterprise lists Reeves county business concerns noting general prosperity despite low mood after the late war. It praises the Toyah Public School Orchestra program at Barstow, urges local support for the home enterprise, and highlights the group’s forty members and growing reputation across regions from Fort Worth to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Ber of Commerce
Reeves County
Toyah Public
Barstow
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
A False Impression Editor Opens Up On Truthful Printing
Editor H. W. Beaton of the Washtucna Enterprise defends candid reporting. He argues editors cannot suppress news despite personal discomfort and that truth must be printed even if it hurts individuals or families. He laments the temptation to placate readers with flattering pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beaton
Washtucna
Wash
Mi In
Washtucna Understan
The Beggar Attacks In Cadillac Across Street
A passerby in a Cadillac accosted two individuals after they refused his pie. The assailant pursued them along the street leaving a menacing look before vanishing.
Market and Bazaar Planned by Baptist Ladies in Pecos
An advertisement notes Pecos Drug Co hosts a Baptist ladies market and bazaar on Saturday May 5. The ad also references Pecos Abstract Company for abstracts and land titles in Reeves or Loving counties, Pecos Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Or Loving County
Adiss Pecos Abstract Company
Pecos
Texas
Baptist
Pecos Drug Co
Midland Endeavorers Report and District Leadership
The Midland District of Christian Endeavor lists sixteen counties and twenty societies with senior, intermediate, and junior groups. It notes pledges for state work in 1922 and 1923, convention honors, district conventions in Mesa and Barstow, membership totals, and the district’s plans for leadership training, pastor cooperation, and youth activity. Listed are district officers, department superintendents, and council members with locations including Midland Barstow Big Spring Pecos and others. The group plans to attend the Abilene District Convention in Colorado and the state convention in Sherman, urging active participation and spiritual growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Christian Endeavor
Lamesa
Barstow
Marian Pemberton
Chas. Dunn
Bi Spring
Brook
Jenson
Laula Jenkins
Big Spring
Edwin Vickers
Pecos
J H. Wilhite
Mau
Carter
Newman Green
Euphye Pemberton
Colorado
Sherman
Abilene
Sothers
Tornado Season Prompted Insurance Offer from E L Collings
The notice urges home protection against tornadoes with insurance policies offered by E L Collings Insurance Co. The brief promotes coverage as a safeguard during peak tornado season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Collings Insurance CO
Home Tr ade Sermonette Burlesque On Local Trade
A folk burlesque outlines a series of town merchants and a bank in Des Moines where family shopping plans reveal a debate over mail order buying versus home merchants. The piece ends with farmers blamed for supporting mail order, as local business leaders vow to curb it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Des Moines
Publishers’ Review
Oil prospects rise as Hawkins No 2 nears shale layer
The Arlesia Advocate reports Hawkins well No 2 continuing to drill rapidly and nearing oil sand. Across the river the No 3 well shows rapid descent into shale before oil sand. Keyes Gray and Pruit Etz wells progress with pumping anticipated. one blowout flood may yield large gas and oil output, potentially about seventy-five barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlesia
Hawkins
Pruit-Etz
Reeves and Loving counties abstract summary
Pecos Abstract Company covers Reeves and Loving counties with HAT Insurance carried in America’s Largest Company. W. W. Dean acts as agent. Classified ad highlights meeting readers’ needs with ad space and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAT
America
W. W. Dean
Leadership Training Program at First Christian Church
The April 22 1923 meeting of the Churches Christian Endeavor at First Christian Church begins 7 p m with Song 110 and prayer by Mrs Magee. Scripture references include 3 7 21 and 4 10 12. Leader Charlie Fitzgerald will present a talk on leader qualities by Velma Gentry Claudice Tatum and Bro Johnson discuss how Christ trained leaders for his movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
Charlie Fitzgerald
Magee
Velma Gentry
Claudice Tatum
Christ
Bro. Johnson
Presbyterial Meeting of El Paso Presbytery set for April
The Presbyterial of El Paso Presbytery will convene at First Presbyterian Church April 25 26 and 27 with evening sessions at 8 p m and day sessions at 9 15 a m and 2 p m on Thursday and Friday. Visiting speakers include Rev W F Junkin D D Sutien China and Miss Charlotte Jackson of Louisville Ky. lecturing Thursday night and Rev Brooke I Dickey of Dallas Friday night. Ladies speakers include Mrs J L Brock Mrs W M Fairley and Mrs L C Majors. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterial of
el Paso
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Junkin
China
Charlotte Jackson
Louisville
Reverend Thurston to Return for Sunday Services at Methodist Church
Rev. L. L. Thurston, aiding the Grandfalls revival all week, will return today and occupy the Methodist pulpit for all usual services on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Thurston
Grandfalls
Methodist Church
Junior C E Program for Sunday April Twenty Second
The Junior C E program lists topic The Secret of Strength led by Oly Fitzgerald with songs Onward Christian Soldiers and a prayer. Vivian Wilson provides the scripture. Readings include The Race That Wins with Nell Turner, How to Be Strong with Josephine Green, The Man Who Wins with Florence Johnson, How Do You Tackle Your Work with Cecil Turner, I Can story with Georgia Johnson, plus a closing song and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior C. E. Progran
Oly Fitzgerald
Nell Turner
Josephine Green
Florence Johnson
Cecil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly
Reeves County Record
The
Enterprise
Pecos Times
John Hibdon
Eplago
Pexas
American Press Association
Waffiliating
Mabel
Boyohboy
Alice Fern
Willin
Midland Endeavorers
Jack Huppertz
Mrs. Pemberton
Bir Springs Council
Coahoma Endeavorers
Reporter Press
Reeves and Loving Counties
Pecos Abstract Company
Norwood Cash Grocery
Norwood’s Cash Grocery
Presbyterian Church
Turner
Georgia Johnson
Toliver's
Ice
Pecos Light & Ice Company
Gates
Marshall H. Pior
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