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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
8
A brief society note records Mrs W E Morton was seen in Towan Texas along Bankhead Avenue during a local gathering. The item notes her appearance and mentions the event’s attendance.
Numerous locals make short trips and visits across Texas and New Mexico. Hall Olds of Westbrook and Marvin Woods of Tohoka stop by Toyah, while Van Giesen heads east on a buying trip for J. B. Young store. Several families and friends report travel, illness, and church events with Rev. Dawson and the Methodist conference 예정.
A small picnic gathering was enjoyed at the X ranch on Tuesday. Participants included Mrs. C. J. McIfrey and misses Mary Daniel Janie Joe Duncan Oberia Lawson J. W. Tinnin and Tootsie Seay.
Mr and Mrs Charley Hendricks Mrs Hendricks and Miss Eva Turpin explored Carlsbad Cavern Wednesday this week. The party, returning to Denver after a week with Mr and Mrs L Harkness, included Dora Esther Hannah and Doug Hart.
Mr and Mrs L Harkness hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs Charley Hendricks of Denver. Attendees included Misses Eva Turpin Dora Esther Hannah Harkness Alice Shoulz and Doug Hart. The group enjoyed swimming riding kodaking and a chuck wagon meal with ranch hands.
The Pioneer Bridge Club enjoyed a Wednesday morning bridge party at the homes of Mesdames J. B. Young and V. Van Geisen. Mrs. A. Ruhrup won high score after five close games, followed by a luncheon. Guests included Mesdames P. Davis of Tulsa, R. L. Cannon of San Antonio, W. B. Chatham, Dee Davis, C. S. Shoults, A. B. Tinin, A. Ruhrup, D. R B. Klinger, and Misses Iva Dell Miller El Paso, Georgia Daniel, Helen Ruhrup, Betty Rose McMahon, plus the hostesses.
The Cartonni Bible Class of the Methodist Church met Monday evening led by Mrs. W. B. Humphries. They reported sending a box of clothing to the Methodist Orphan Home in El Paso, the first box from a girls class. Refreshments of homemade candy followed. Attendees included Eva Turpin of Denver, Iva Dell Miller of El Paso, Esther and Hannah Harkhess, Oberia and Tia Lawson, Inez Farr, Helen Ruhrup, Mrs. A. J. Smith, and Mrs. W. B. Humphries.
Mrs. George Maley will be in Tod ay at the Youngblood Hotel between 9:00 and 12:00 A M Thursday. Anyone desiring marcel work please call at these hours.
A 1922 Levison Tank era class ring bearing T H S on the front and initials J A B inside has gone missing. Please return to Joe Burchard in Toyah for a reward.
Notice announces bids for the Toyah Independent District No 2 school depository for the period Aug 31 to Sep 1 1927. Bids must reach secretary by 4 pm on Sep 1 1926. Secretary Mrs W E Morton signs the notice.
The writer recalls childhood visits with a cousin in the country and shared bread and butter. They note a playful debate over whose mother's bread is better and reflect on a broader idea that locals may favor bread from their own county, even when quality varies.
Monroe Slack Optometrist, based in Marfa Texas, spent the week in Pecos for his regular eye care work. He has become a popular regional eye doctor since his Marfa location and Pecos residents continue to rely on his services. His Pecos office is above the Post Office in the First National Bank Building.
Phoebe K Warner defends Sul Ross location in Alpine arguing the college is vital to West Texas. She urges the next Legislature to keep the school at its Davis Mountains foothills, highlighting its educational value, regional need, and long term benefits to Texas.
A tombstone salesman asks a widow for a suitable inscription. She replies with a preference for something conventional rather than ornate. The exchange hints at a quiet, everyday moment amid bereavement.
Jackie Coogan received a surprise when Dynamite the racehorse, used in the MGM film Old Clothes, presented him with a colt shortly before filming wrapped. The youngster had believed Dynamite to be a gentleman horse, a fact now proven by the new arrival. Both Coogan and his mother will appear in Old Clothes at Rialto Theatre Monday and Tuesday.
Dr. Frank Crane cites Yonkers millionaire John E. Andrus saying about nine in ten Columbia graduates fail in professions and should pursue hard work. He argues education should prepare both manual and intellectual paths, not just produce doctors or lawyers, with each person finding their own level.
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