Pecos Valley News and Pecos Times Merge in 1917
The Enter prise absorbs Pecos Times on June 1 1917 forming a consolidated weekly paper for Pecos Valley readers. John Hibdon serves as editor owner and publisher with advertising rates listed by inch and word and weekly publication on Fridays. Subscription rates are two dollars per year and one twenty five for six months, with copy deadlines and postal compliance noted.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Weeves County Record
The
Enterprise
Pecos Times
Chamber of Commerce Discusses Canteloupe Growth and Branding
The Pe cos Chamber of Commerce board met to urge farmers to plant more cantaloupes and to assist in marketing. They called for a grower organization to grade and brand melons, a county agent to aid cultivation and marketing, and stressed the value of agricultural support in boosting local resources.
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Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Sophia Buchholz Circle Elects Officers at Meeting
The Sophia Buchholz Circle of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon February 1 for officer elections. Charter members included Mrs. Ben Palmer and Mrs. Earl Easterbrook. The circle set the next meeting for March 10 at four at Mrs. Elmer Wadley's home with officers elected: President Earl Easterbrook, Vice President Ben Palmer, Sec Treas W H Vanderpool, Supt of Study and Publicity Oscar Buchholz. All younger women are invited to join and attend.
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Sophia Buchholz
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Ben Palmer
W. E. Reeder
Earl Easterbrook
Elmer Wadley
Walter Vanderpool
Oscar Buchholz
Treas
W. H. Vanderpool
Mrs Toliver Honored At 42 Party In Parker Home
A Saturday afternoon gathering at the bungalow home of Mrs. G C Parker honored Mrs. B A Toliver with a refined 42 party. Guests enjoyed games and socializing in a festive, lighthearted setting reflecting local social customs.
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G. C. Parker
B. A. Toliver
Valentine Theme Hostesses Host a Barstow Guest Day
The event features hostesses Mrs. G. C. Parker Mrs. Kenneth Slack and Mrs. W. P. Fulgin welcoming guests as plans unfold for a move to Slaton. After lively 42 games at seven tables, Mrs. Toliver wins a sterling olive fork. Local and Barstow guests attend with many names listed among the attendees.
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Slaton
G. C. Parker
Kenneth Slack
W. P. Fulgin
Toliver
Mesdames B. A. Toliver
Oscar Buchholz
J. M. Garner
Edna Harr
Barstow
Mesdames
J. H. Miller
H. J. Wad
Don Billberry
Harris Buchanan
Ed Miller
Clas. E. Nichols
Ernest Black
W. N. Yates
Mescames
Texas and Pacific Officials Visit Pecos for Gravel Bed Ballast
A special train arrived in Pecos at 7 25 morning with T and P President J L Lancaster Division Superintendent A E Pistole Train Master K R Woodford and VP GM L W Anderson. They inspected gravel at the Gravel Pit as a potential ballast for the Pecos line, noting the material’s quality. Pecos Valley Railway had sought T and P involvement for months.
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Pecos
J. L. Lancaster
Dallas
A. E. Pistole
Big Springs
K. R. Woodford
L. W. Anderson
Pecos Valley Southern Railway
Pecos Valley Railway
Texas & Pacific
Resolutions of Respect for Rev John Frierson Lloyd
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Balmorhea Methodist Episcopal Church South notes the death of Reverend John Frierson Lloyd. The group mourns the loss to the Fl Paso Presbytery and extends sympathy to his wife, two sons, four daughters, and other relatives. Copies go to the family, the Christian Observer, and Pecos Enterprise. Dated February 10, 1925.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Balmorhea, Texas
John Frierr
John Frierson Lloyd
Fl Paso
Christian Observer
Pecos
Junior 42 Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs Pal Krauskopf welcomed guests to a Saturday gathering at her home. Three tables of games were played followed by refreshments including fruit salad chicken a la King pickles coffee tea rolls and candy. attendees included Misses Margaret Love Myrtle Cowan Evelyn Leeman Janice Mc Kellar Letha Precit Ora Bell Ward Ellen Kate Ross and the hostess.
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Pal Krauskopf
Junior 42
Margaret Love
Myrtle Cowan
Evelyn Leeman
Janice McKellar
Letha Precit
Ora Bell Ward
Ellen Kate Ross
Wylie Sue Cole
Sunday Evening Service Led by Young People
The Christian church hosts a Sunday evening service by the Christian Endeavor society. The sermon titled A Double Header Baseball Game features a live game demonstration and a strong scriptural lesson. The program includes hymns violin solo vocal numbers scripture and benediction.
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The
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Hymns
Endeavor
Beverly Vaughan
Needle and Thread Club Meets With Hostess Jewell Hollebe
Friday afternoon the Needle and Thread Club held a meeting with Jewell Hollebe as hostess. After the needlework and gevres, cake and lemonade were served to Aisla Posey Ollie Fitzgerald Georgia Johnson Mildred Ruhlin Isyl Alexander Annie Evelyn Roberson Mary Ward and the hostess.
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Needle and Thread Club
Jewell Holle
Aisla Posey
Ollie Fitzgerald
Georgia Johnson
Mildred Ruhlin
Isyl Alexander
Annie Evelyn Rober
Obituary: B Blankenship of Arizona Dies After Long Life
B Blankenship of Tucson Arizona died several days ago at his home. He was brother in law of W W Camp and John Camp and had friends in Pecos. An old timer in the western stock business, he spent early days near Odessa and lived in Arizona in recent years. Survived by widow three sons and one daughter. Yep Theve got it the very best that can be had in the way of fresh meats Phone No 5 26.
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B. Blankenship
Tuscon, Ariz
Mr. Blankenship
W. W
John Camp
Pecos
Odessa
Arizona
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Ith Enterprise
John Hibdon
Texas
Texas & Pacific Railway
Lloyd
Jersey
Balmorhea
A.C. Schreyer
Jesse Grammer
Loving County
L. B. Russell
Comanche
W. W. Dean
I. E. Smith
J. W. Greep
Fabens
Enterprise Office
Beke
Mary Ward
Toyah Valley
D. A. Dodds Hall
FireStone
Oldfield
Rere
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