Pecos Enterprise looks to a better year ahead in 1924
The Pecos Enterprise reflects on 1923 as a difficult year but optimistic for 1924. It urges readers to stay united, practice brotherly love, and work for community upbuilding to bring prosperity, improved weather, and a thriving town in West Texas.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Pecos Times
John Hubdon
Pecos
Texas
Senterprise
West Texas
Weather Holds Gentle, Pecos Cotton Damaged by Moisture
The past days brought warm, pleasant weather with subdued sun. Cotton in the Pecos region lies damaged by moisture, but with ten to fifteen dry days harvest may proceed, allowing ginning and sale. Farmers hope the weather allows plowing for the next crop.
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Pecos
Pecos Stores Record Unprecedented Holiday Rush
The Pecos shopping rush Monday was nearly unprecedented, leaving shelves emptied as if struck by a tornado. The following day’s holiday allowed time to invoice remaining stocks, which were far fewer than before the rush.
Advertising and the Sign Over the Door
A merchant rejects ads but the truth is the same message in print. The author notes that a newspaper reaches many readers while a sign on a shop is seen by fewer people. The comparison highlights the broader reach and impact of newspaper advertising.
Junior B. Y. P. U. Party At Mrs Eudaly’s Home
The Junior B. Y. P. U. enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs T Eudaly’s home hosted by leader Mrs Will Cowan. Each attendee received a gift and refreshments were served to conclude the evening.
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T. Eudaly
Will Cowan
Eudaly
Fulgim Hosts Christmas Dinner and Mah Jongg Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Pat Fulgim entertained a Christmas Day turkey dinner with relatives and friends, in a festively decorated Stine home. Guests included C E Buchholz B H Palmer Oscar Buchholz and family, with a later Thursday Mah Jongg luncheon featuring four course service and games.
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Fulgim
Pat Fulgim
C. E. Buchholz
B. H. Palmer
Christmas Dinner At The Cowans
Mr and Mrs Marvin Cowan hosted their annual family Christmas dinner Tuesday at their home. The beautifully decorated rooms featured a turkey dinner and a well arranged table for guests including W D Cowan, J B Prewit and families, Will Cowan family, Lou Duncan and daughter Winnie, George Duncan and children, Jim Josie and Letha Prewit, and Marvin Cowan with children.
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Marvin Cowan
W. D. Cowan
J. B. Prewit
Will Cowan
Lou Duncan
Winnie
George Duncan
Jim Prewit
Josie Prewit
Letha Prewit
Christmas Dinner Gatherings of Reeves County Pioneers
Mr and Mrs T J Sisk hosted a family Christmas dinner with Reeves County prominence noted. The festive table included A E Wilcox Albert Sisk Roy Wilcox John Sisk Dorothy Sisk Joe Roy Smith Wilcox Bobbie Wilcox and others. The Pruett family also held a Christmas dinner at A G Taggarts home with T B Pruett C D Jordan Lamapas David Adams C B Jordan Tena Adams Lillian Butler Ora Pruett and William Adams among guests.
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T. J. Sisk
Reeves County
A. E. Wilcox
Albert Sisk
T. B. Pruett
C. D. Jordan
Lampasas
David Adams
C. B. Jordan
Tena Adams
Lillian Butler
Ora Pruett
T. B. Pruett, Jr
William Adams
David Butler
Taggart
Mrs Glover Hosts Christmas Dinner for Family
Mrs M C Glover entertained with a family Christmas dinner Tuesday. The rooms featured Christmas decorations and a turkey dinner was served to Mr and Mrs H C Glover and son Darrell, Mrs M C Glover, Miss Maggie Glover, Miss Carrie Glover, and Preston and Joe Glover.
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M. C. Glover
H. C. Glover
Darrell
Maggie Glover
Carrie Glover
Preston
Joe Glover
Mrs Vaughan Hosts Bridge Party In Suburban Home
Mrs S C Vaughan hosted a Christmas bridge party at her suburban home in honor of her sister Mrs Joe Patterson of Roswell New Mexico and guests Miss Gladys Vawter of El Paso and Miss Edmona Simmons of Sherman. Nine tables played bridge and refreshments followed for a long list of guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Patterson and Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams among others.
Miss Rela Kiser Weds Warren Bessent in Electra
Miss Rela Kiser daughter of Sheriff E B Kiser married Warren Bessent of Electra Texas Saturday afternoon at the Christian church parsonage officiated by Rev C A Johnson. The bride, a Electra high school graduate, received many gifts and entertainment. the couple will reside in Electra where Mr Bessent works for the Wagner Refining Company.
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Rela Kiser
E. B. Kiser
Warren Bessent
Electra
Texas
the Christian Church
C. A. Johnson
Bessent
Sheriff Kiser
Electra, Texas
Mr. Bessent
Wagner Refining Company
I am Yesterday My heritage to you
The speaker, Monroe Slack of the over post office, reflects on yesterday as a stepping stone to progress. He contrasts the burdens of the past with today’s compassion and tomorrow’s hope, urging a foundation for a greater civilization built on his legacy.
Surprise Birthday Supper and Mah Jongg Tempest
Mrs. H. C. Ferris hosted a surprise birthday supper for her husband Harry C. Ferris on December 21. Guests enjoyed a three course meal and a Mah Jongg session, with Evelyn Slack winning high and Mrs. John B. Howard low. This event inaugurates a winter series hosted by Mrs. Ferris.
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H. C. Ferris
Harry C. Ferris
Mrs Tom Harrison Hosts Christmas Party For James And Daughters
Mrs. Tom Harrison entertained a Christmas party Wednesday for her son James and daughters Bettie Blanche and Billie. Guests danced to a Victrola, played 42 at five tables, and enjoyed fruit punch and a salad course. The gathering included many young attendees and remarks on gains in missionary work in Japan planned for January 7 1924.
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Tom Harrison
James
Bettie Blanche
Billie
Callie Ross
Evelyn Somes
Tommie Ross
Joetta Cowan
Josie Prewit
Anna Mahala Murray
Margaret Howard
Jane
Kathryn Dean
Ellen Kate Ross
Lucille
Myrtle Ruhlen
Virginia Bozeman
Oline Rhodes
Willie Leeman
de Ette Green
Mary Stine
Mary Kathryn Heard
Dorothy Sisk
Virginia Runnels
Julia Ward
Opal Biggs
Estelle Hicks
Annice Buchanan
Gladys West
Billie Harrison
Mrs R E Williams Hosts Christmas Bridge Dinner
Mrs. R E Williams entertained for her sister Miss Gladys Vawter of El Paso with a Christmas bridge dinner Saturday night. The home featured a tree and festive decorations and four course meal followed by bridge games with guests including Aileen Love Ruby Mae Beauchamp Irene Prewit Hazel Berry Evelyn Slack Ora Pruett Jane Looby Warren Collings Carrie Glover Jewel Cowan and Mesdames H B Prickett E G Doty Joe Patterson Walter Browning and Tom Anderson.
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R. E. Williams
Gladys Vawter
el Paso
Aileen Love
Ruby Mae Beauchamp
Irene Prewit
Hazel Berry
Evelyn Slack
Ora Pruett
Christmas Party At Home With Franks Wilson Guests
Miss Frankie Wilson entertained a few friends Tuesday evening with a Christmas party. A beautifully decorated tree with a present for each guest was the centerpiece. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and hot chocolate were served to Misses Dorothy Sisk Virginia Runnels Eva Richburg Lucille Prewit Mary Stine Jane Dean and Frances Wilson.
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Stine
Anise
Dorothy Sisk
Eva Richburg
Frankie Wilson
Virginia Runnels
Lucille Prewit
Jane
Kathryn Dean
Mary Stine
Jane Dean
Frances Wilson
New Year's Open House at Cavett Home
The Home Makers' Club will hold an open house on New Year's Day from 3 to 6 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cavett. Officials invite everyone to call during those hours.
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Home Makers’ Club
Frank J. Cavett
Public officials questioned over oath and Prohibition law
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note questions whether men in public office including judges and lawyers understand the oath they take amid widespread disobedience to the Eighteenth Amendment and enforcement laws at federal and state levels.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Their Solemn Oath for Public Office and Bar Admission
A historical notice outlines the required oath for federal state and municipal officials and for lawyers. It emphasizes defense of the U S Constitution and Pennsylvania laws, ethical conduct, and fidelity in office, noting public declaration before practice.
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Courts of Justice
United States
Pennsylvania
First Interdenominational Meeting Held at Ferris Home
The first in a series of interdenominational meetings convened at Mrs. H. C. Ferris’s home on December 18 to discuss missionary work and current church activities.
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H. C. Ferris
Fire damages Roger White residence prompts safety motto
Insurance ad urges protection for home and auto after October 31 fire. Claims building repairs in six days and promotes E. L. Collings Insurance Company's motto If you lose we pay and coverage for households against theft and fire.
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E. L. Collings Insurance Co
Pecos
Texas
Roger White
E. L. Collings Insurance Company
Meer
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Bridge
S. C. Vaughan
Joe Patterson
Roswell
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Edmona Simmons
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Marguerite Glasscock
Jewel Cowan
Warren Collings
Lucy Ligon
Carolyn Sullivan
Fleena Vaughan
H. B. Prickett
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Chas. Manahan
Donald Bell
Malcomb C
Monroe Slack
Japan
Choo He
Frances Xavier
Ira J. Bell
Business Directory
H. Palmer
Guccessor
Hubbs
F. Slack
First National Bank Building
Pecos, Texas
Pecos Valley
Syndicate
Peruna SO Kes
G. Murray
Pecos Mercantile Company
Thos. H. Bomar
Rome
Yom F. Grogan
FP. O. Bex
Joan Biedon
Henny Russell
Fire National Bank
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Dr. Bell
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Pecos Drug Company
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