Ford at cost price offered by Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co
Lester Weatherby arrives from the ranch to town for visits and shopping while the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co advertises Ford cars at cost price to attract customers.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1927
Page
5
Lester Weatherby arrives from the ranch to town for visits and shopping while the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co advertises Ford cars at cost price to attract customers.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. Claims regular two to three week use enriches blood improves digestion and acts as a general toning tonic for the whole system. Says worms will be dispelled and health restored. Pleasant to take and 60 cents per bottle.
169 acres joining Pecos city limits crossed by railroad and Bank head Highway. Ready for subdivision and development. Price 30 dollars per acre. Might consider trading for San Antonio property. Address Mrs. Helen C. Howard 429 W Craig San Antonio.
Williams and Kerr owners of Toyah Motor Company correct impressions from a prior story about moving the Ford Agency from Pecos Auto Company to Toyah Motor Company. The change from Fords to Chevrolets was voluntary and the former agency was cancelled while the Chevrolet agency was accepted. Both agencies could not be handled by the same firm, so they took the latter agency.
Jim Reynolds of the X Ranch is at Morrison Sanitarium improving from typhoid fever. Ben Colwell and sister Mrs. Talmage visit from El Paso. several residents and visitors arrive or depart Pecos for business, family, or travel, including Durdin from Texas Christian University and Gage Van Horn heading to Fort Worth. The text notes agency changes, local visits, and community sympathy for Mrs. Hudson’s family.
The Merry Maids Club met with Miss Elizabeth Chapmen on Friday April 15 and held a Russia themed program followed by refreshments. Lectures included People and Customs of Russia by Jewell Hollebeke and Trade and Commerce of Russia by Virginia Trott.
Miss Jane Dean entertained friends at her home with a four course turkey dinner followed by bridge. Flowers such as sweet peas and larkspurs decorated the rooms. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chay Manahan and others with Mrs. Kerr assisting in service.
Roll call on motion picture stars opens the event hosted by Mrs. J. E. Starley. Mrs. Brooks speaks on the development of the motion picture industry followed by talks on educational possibilities by Mrs. Collier. Mrs. Runnels covers great pictures, Mrs. Johnson great directors, and Mrs. McClure outstanding actors and actresses.
The Focus Federation met in the library basement for a business session followed by the Home Makers Club staged The Mouse Trap. W D Howell wrote the farce with strong performances by Mrs Amy Somers Mrs Willis Campbell Mrs Maley and others including Wylie Sue Cole and Mrs Curwen in key roles.
Commission cut off on the price of two remaining Ford cars after Chevrolet change. Cars offered at absolute cost price to buyers. Williams-Kerr Chevrolet.
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