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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
4
A compiled note lists the Pecos Enterprise and related papers with consolidation dates, ownership by Barney Hubbs and F Fancher Bell, editorial staff, postage details, publication timing rules, and subscription and advertising rates. It includes historic mergers and office in Pecos Texas and rate cards for display, readers and classified ads.
The piece extols community spirit and cooperative planning for Pecos growth. It urges citizens to visualize opportunities, organize facts, and pursue modernization. At next week's Chamber of Commerce luncheon a feature discussion will explore maximizing local resources for progress.
A report by Luther Fry of the Institute of Social and Religious Research argues the American village is growing in numbers and social importance. It notes villages increased faster than the open country and the nation, with over 12 million villagers, many in small manufacturing, and a conservative, proprietorship atmosphere supporting honesty and stability.
The article notes Kansas will yield a banner wheat crop this year with about 80 percent harvested by modern machines. It describes a shift from human harvest hands to mechanical contrivances and states other bread basket states are following Kansas in using motorized labor to perform bulk farm tasks.
Irene Castle McLaughlin, who started the bobbed hair fad, says she is sorry she set the fashion that disrupted the hairpin and hair net trades. She laments that many women have adopted a boyish bob, a move she did not anticipate.
Mrs Roy Wilcox was the guest of honor at a birthday dance Tuesday night. Friends presented her a gift from the group and the informal gathering featured much merriment. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcox, Mr and Mrs Marion Slack, Mr and Mrs John Oglesby, Mr and Mrs Ronald Roberson, with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Monroe Slack of Marfa, Miss Ruth Slack and Mr Ellis Nealy of Mesa Arizona.
Ready to Wear collection showcased at Winkler's with new fabrics and styles for the season. Shoppers viewed affordable outfits and accessories highlighting the store's fall lineup and fashion-forward selections.
Miss Margaret Love hosted an informal dinner party and dance at Mrs. J. G. Love’s home. Guests included Misses Letha Prewit Nell Brown Clara Ball Ora Bell Ward Janice McKellar Evelyn Leeman Mary Catherine Heard Wy lie Sue Cole Louise Starley and Messrs Bill Dean Jack McCombs Robert Bell Milford Howard David Wood Bozeman William Adams Wallace Anderson Thomas Lillie George Morrison.
Winkler’s advertises dresses and hats priced to move quickly with a brisk sale push. The listing highlights discounting on a selection of women’s apparel, urging customers to shop early for best selection and value.
The Church of Christ meets every Lord's Day at 11 o'clock in Barstow Texas inviting nearby residents to attend worship services on Sundays.
Bible class and Lord's Supper are scheduled for Sunday at 5 P.M. at the Legion Hall replacing the usual 10 A.M. meeting. Bible Study Wednesday runs 5 to 6 P.M. focusing Genesis chapters 39 through 45. Everyone is invited to attend these worship services.
Sunday School at 10 A M led by J W Brown Supt Business Men's Bible Class at Ri alto Theatre Junior Intermediate and Senior Young people urged to join Monday 4 P M Jr G A at home Leader Mrs Kiser Tuesday WMS city meeting Wednesday 830 P M Prayer meeting Friday Jr Y W A at Mrs Peer's Pastor IL V Garrison urges joy in visiting the Lord's house on the Lord's day
The Methodist Church invites attendance at Sunday School at 10 A M and a 11 A M sermon by Rev C L Cleaveland visiting from Toyah. Teague hosts a 7 30 P M youth meeting. No evening service due to the pastor conducting a revival in Dexter NM. Wednesday prayer meeting at 815 P M open to all members with surnames D E F and G. revival planned for September. Walter H Vanderpool, Pastor.
The passage links beauty to Eve and a long human pursuit. It notes that both women and men seek beauty, though subtlety, and that while our innate features cannot change, we can enhance them through effort and will.
The article stresses that glossy hair enhances appearance and offers practical care steps. It advises exercising hair, avoiding harsh pulling, separating hair into strands, brushing and combing for natural oils, and not sharing brushes. Night-time brushing is recommended for relaxation and comfort.
The Bloys Camp Meeting at Skillman Grove, sixteen miles west of Fort Davis, opens its 37th annual session on Tuesday and runs through August 24. Prominent preachers from Texas Christian University, Washington DC, Roswell NM, and Waxahachie lead daily services to large crowds. Pecos attendees include L A Thompson. A M Arnold of Kansas City reported a $40,000 profit from Winkler County holdings and visited Pecos this week.
Ector County Odessa and Gaines County Seminole will host Pink Bollworm Commission hearings on September 1, 1926 at 1:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The commission will study pink bollworm in western Texas and southern New Mexico and consider creating a regulated zone covering Yoakum Terry Gaines Andrews Ector Crane Winkler Loving Culberson Jeff Davis Terrell.
A concise note from a local shopper urges customers to visit Winkler’s for improved deals and service. The playful jab underscores ongoing promotions and the store’s focus on value and customer satisfaction.
Classified notice from Mrs Wildie Runnels stating the music class will begin September 1 and inviting anyone interested to join.
For sale: 20 acre farm one mile east of Pecos on Highway. Mayes cash gro and sale of Radiola four tube set headphones batteries $35. Five room house in Methodist Church block Pecos $1200. For lease Sec 46 Bl 55 Tp 7 R Pland S BE Wilson Rotan Texas. California Standard Rigs for sale Clark Engines seven hundred feet of 12 inch casing cables and equipment. Price $8000 cash YOUNG BELL Box 1 Pecos Texas. 2-5.
Two San Francisco girls Francis Johnson and Audrey Sim spent a Pecos layover while hiking toward New Orleans and New York. They rode rides along the way, including a freight cab for 200 miles, and recounted a stop in Capitan New Mexico where officers jailed them overnight for resembling alleged criminals before releasing them with an OK card.
Chevrolet announces updates aimed at smoother operation and driving comfort with a strengthened motor cross member, redesigned camshaft for reduced noise, new brake light switch, improved universal joint, sturdier tie-rod, and enhanced battery system. Duco color options include Algerian blue sedan, Thebes gray coach, Alpine green landau, Dundee gray coupe, Biscay green open models, plus standard rearview mirrors and built in door pockets. Balloon tires on closed models and Duce wood wheels on certain models complete the refinements.
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