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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

5

Pecos Area Notes Detail Town Visitors and Travels

Toyah Valley News and Carlsbad Argus items list countless Pecos residents and visitors. Names include Jim Grayson of Toyah visiting Pecos, Oscar Korn returning from Canadian, Emmy Lou Snelson visiting Ysleta, and many trips to Carlsbad Cavern, Barstow, Balmorhea, and El Paso. They note business, family visits, vacations, and brief moves among Pecos, Barstow, Barstow, Midland, Odessa, and surrounding towns with multiple mentions of Pecos Mercantile staff and local officials.

Texan Nine Sweeps Pecos in Twin Baseball Wins

The Texon oil field team crushed Pecos 8 to 2 in the first game and 8 to 1 in the second, as Pecos pitcher Hicks struggled and three locals tried to stem the onslaught by Biggs Wadley and Doty. Texon enjoyed a dominant weekend series backed by broad local business support, prompting calls to back a strong team.

Texan Hicks Pecos Biggs Wadley Doty Texon

Lion Tamers Meet With Mrs Ethel Reynolds

The Lion Tamers Clinic moved their weekly bridge night from Friday to Monday and held it with Mrs. Ethel Reynolds. Three tables played with Hugh Robinson winning top score among men and Rose Briscoe top among women. Dinner followed hosted by Mrs. Reynolds. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Forehand, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manshan, Miss Rose Briscoe, Mr. Hugh Robinson, and Mr. F. H. Ryan.

Lion Tamers Clinic Ethel Reynolds Hugh Robinson Rose Briscoe Clarence Bell W. W. Dean Elmer Forehand Charles Manshan F. H. Ryan

Slim Knight Blanks Rotan Nine With Only Two Hits Allowed

Former Pecos pitcher Slim Knight tossed a shutout against Rotan last Sunday allowing only two scratches hits. Hurling for Roby, Knight helped his home nine score two runs to win. Knight left Pecos two weeks ago but may return to the local club.

Slim Knight Rotan Willis Shotgun Knight Pecos Baseball Nine Roby Pecos

Heavy Rains Drench Pecos Region and Surroundings

The Pecos country has seen continuous rain since last Saturday with real rainfall not a shower. Sand Lake sixteen miles north overflows and areas around Orla, Carlsbad, and along the Bankhead Highway report wet conditions. El Paso to Pecos travelers faced train delays and tourists could not complete the trip in twelve hours as T and P trains ran late Sunday night.

Pecos Sand Lake Orla Carlsbad New Mexico el Paso Texas and Pacific

Costs of local Bible School revealed by chairmen

The Presbyterian Church in Pecos highlights that the Union Vocational Bible School cost only 13.50 in local expenses, financed by various donors and volunteers. The Texas Synod covered salary and railroad fare, with The Chairmen on Arrangements noting the venture could have run several weeks with no extra cost beyond supplies.

Union Vocational Bible School Pecosiths Texas Synod The Presbyterian Church Pecos Lillian Poe S. S John Lilley Lillie Cole W. D. Cowan

Christian Church Pounding Honors New Pecos Pastors

Rev and Mrs L A Thompson received hundreds of useful articles at a traditional pounding by First Christian Church members Monday night at Elmer Johnsons home. The Thompsons who came from Fort Stockton to Pecos have endeared themselves to the congregation with their friendliness and earnest Christian work. About fifty people attended the hour long fellowship, marking an excellent time for all involved.

L. A.thompson First Christian Church Elmer Johnson Thomas Pecos Fort Stockton

Revival by Vanderpool Opens in Dexter New Mexico

Rev W H Vanderpool of the Pecos Methodist Episcopal Church plans a ten day revival in Dexter New Mexico starting this week. He will not conduct services for two Sundays while other workers oversee the local Methodist church. The preacher is regarded as an able revivalist and well wishes are extended for the meeting.

W. H. Vanderpool Methodist-Episcopal Church Pecos Dexter New Mexico Vanderpool

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jim Grayson Toyah Oscar Korn Canadian Texas Emmy Lou Snelson Ysleta Jessie Sue Armstrong A. M. Dick Barstow Brawley Adams Balmorhea Marie Townley Enterprise Eva Richburg Roscoe T. F. Slack Kenneth Henry G. Russell Emily Henson Pennsylvania Charlie Armstrong Helen Frell Prebble Adams Toyah Valley John Ross Toyahvale James Bill J. L. Simmons San Angelo J. E. Starley Dallas Mrs. Green Sellman Mrs F. P. Richburg John Wede George K. Stayton Ward County Legrande Merriman John Camp Bill Kerr Monroe Kerr Shreveport Louisiana Beau McCutcheon Jim Prewit Davis Mountain Ranch L. W. Anderson Nell and Wallace Elizabeth Lilley Long Beach California Helen Ezell Clinton Ezell Jr Miss de Ette Green Pecos Mercantile Company Miss de Ette McMurray College Abilene J. A. Crane Warren Collings J. C. Wilson M. E. Neiderkorn Sarah Jane Mr. Neiderkorn Fort Wort Milt Curly) Cross Archer City Navy Archie Ross Annie Mahala Murray Heard Reynolds Gilbert Murray Heard Charley Godeke J. H. Miller Monroe Slack Marfa Tex T. Y. Moorhead and Son Bank of Martha Adams Toyah Valley News Sid Cowan Billy Merchant Fancher Bell J.D. Merchant Santa Fe Carlsbad Argus George Duncan John Barrett Harold and Hoyt Eudaly Grandfalls Mildred Eudaly Charles Finley G. B. Finley Pat Fulgin Wichita Falls Sid Kyle Mac Marion Looby Midland Elmer Jones Sid Lasley Mineral Wells Sam Means Mexia R. A. Dawson Toyah Presbyterian Church Bunny Labef Pyote Mary Ellen Coon School of Journalism University of Missouri Geo. D. Coon Green McCombs J. C. Love Aileen Love Mac McCloud Charley Fitzgerald, Jr Bill Dean Thomas Lilley Tillman Dardin Jack Camp J. TD. Merchant, Jr San Simon Ranch Fancher Peco OS Aeange Mr. Thomas National Supply Company Fort Worth Rev. L. A. Thompson Mimer Johnson Head Springs FE. L. Harp Roswell N. M Ben Randal Hettie Lois Randal de Ette Green Evelyn Leeman Lillie Poe Lillian Butler Annie Lou Cole J. B. Cole Junior College Milt Wadley Will Loren Kent T. Y. Moorhead Mrs. Otis Moorhead L. A. Richards J. F. Caroline Sammy, Mary Francis Caroline Bunk Prebble Hot Springs Bob Breedlove Odessa E. W. McKensie Steve Ward Dorothy J. C. Means W. B. Oates Rome H. T. Oates Mr. Oates George Littlefield Sen. Roy Mr. Littlefield Ted Seay Nashville Tennessee Ted Pecos High School L. Harkness Dora Belle Esther Hannah Doug Hart St. Louis E. L. Harp the Baptist Church Mr. Harp Jim Gibson Jas. F. Ross Evy Boles Havis Ed Otto Big Spring H. T. Gibbs Julius Eisenwine Marx Stool Frank Kelton John Wade Clara Ball Nell Brown Bonnie Mae Crouch Putnam Barstow City Mrs. M. EE. Randolph Mary Boutright Charles R. Dyer Mrs. Nott Wilma Port Arthur Roy Biggs W. E. Brack Snyder Major Burges of J. B. Briscoe Lance and Brownwood Pat Carson Parker J. T. Melroy T. J. Mellvain Sonora Crystal Water Will Poer Ira J. Bell Claraly Beauchamp Childress George Maley W. H. Butler Alfred Stephens Lubbock American Telephone Company Neil Thompson M. L. Todd Thompson Zorene Todd Jerry Ashworth W. D. Randolph Junior Boatright Pecos River Neal Thompson Judson Todd J. J. Bailes Magee Home W. F. Howard H. I. Magee Clay Anderson Lora Anderson Carl Johnson Eva M. J. Todd Maye Kiser Mrs. Bessent Electra Pecos Mercantile Joe Lee Ferguson Miriam A. Ferguson Harry E. Duffey Brandon & McCamey Oil Company Claude Anthony M. M. Leeman Gage Phoenix Hose Bible School Rev. Vanderpool
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