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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
5
Pecos society column lists numerous residents and visitors from Celina Lamesa El Paso and Dallas. Many embarked on trips to California Oregon and the Davis Mountains while others stayed local visiting kin. A birth is announced and a tonsil operation at Pecos marks notable local events.
Mrs Annice Prinder of Miami Florida, 54, who has mended bathing suits for 15 years, has earned a 250000 windfall from real estate investments. Asked what she will do, she says she will keep mending suits. She believes 34 is too young to rush into big moves for a quarter million.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Kerr entertained the Owls at their regular meeting Friday evening with three tables of guests. Refreshments included an ice course and cake for members Mr and Mrs F Mareshan, Mr and Mrs J A Jane, Mr and Mrs M W Collie, Mr and Mrs Herbert Prickett, Mrs Ethel Reynolds, and Mayor J W Moore.
An advertisement urges readers to save with BE. L. Callings and invest in 3 million security options. It touts 9 percent interest compounded semi annually and claims steady earnings while you sleep.
Miss Moselle Bryan and Woody Cowan hosted a large birthday picnic Sunday honoring Miss Frances Hubbard and Hillard Camp. Three guests attempted a forceful, joking welcome using the "Big Stick" gesture. Mr Camp's friends departed with their baggage. The event proceeded with all others enjoying the celebration.
The Moorhead Cafe hires H. W. Hamlin, former Artesia NM restaurant head, as head chef. He promises culinary excellence with praised pies. Hamlin and family move to Pecos, joining two high class eateries satisfying local demand for meals.
Toyah residents enjoyed a Sunday outing with picnics, swimming, and a dance at the cement Tennis court. George Bruce Sr. dies at 71 after a brief illness, with Masonic funeral rites and floral tributes.
Rain fell early Wednesday over Balmorhead and surroundings benefiting the cotton crop seen as the largest in the area. Worms quit the crop, a new gin near completion aimed for a start by the 10th next month with premium ginned cotton of 3 to 5 dollars per bale. Town activities include residents traveling to Abilene and Ft Worth, new building work, cattle and sheep movements, and a Skillman Grove camp meeting drawing big crowds.
Mrs Lucy Mitchell plans to open a music class on September 1. For lesson arrangements, contact her. Judge Jas F Ross and associates Bill Bert and Jim traveled to Pecos Thursday for a combined business and pleasure trip.
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