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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1924

Page

5

Orchestra Chords and Dischords in Pecos Tos and Trombone

W D Cowan leaves percussion for trombone in the Pecos division while Ernest Harp shifts from euphonium to trombone. The Pecos orchestra plans a recital to clear debt with no further assessments. Chords and Dis-Chords publish musical tips and mockery of practice habits in the February Metronome.

W. D. Cowan Pecos W. D Ernest Harp Ernest Pecosites Pecos Orchestra

Proficient Violin Self-Taught Artist earns Tri-City praise

Mrs. Ezell of Pecos earns high regard from the Tri-City Symphony for self guided violin study. Despite only three lessons she performs Lake and Conservatory pieces with precise fingering and strong tone. Director Harp praised her dedication and pianistic background aids violin study.

Clinton Ezell Pecos Orchestra Tri-City

Vio linist Sidney Cowan Comments On Harp Lesson Pace

Sidney Cowan a leading violinist in the Pecos orchestra told the Baptist orchestra rehearsal Thursday night that if Mr Harp is indeed a genius in music as he claims he will postpone taking lessons for three or four years.

Sidney Cowan Pecos Baptist Orchestra Harp

Miss Callie Ross Joins Pecos Orchestra Violin Section

Miss Callie Ross, new violinist in the Pecos orchestra, shows strong progress and will perform with the Baptist orchestra this week.

Callie Ross Pecos Orchestra Baptist Orchestra

New Student Violinist Joins Pecos Orchestra

Miss Ruby Peer becomes a new violin student in the Pecos orchestra while Walter Farnum joins the Tri-City aggregation and studies the E-flat tuba in the Barstow orchestra.

Ruby Peer Pecos Walter Farnum Tri-City Barstow

Pecos Orchestra Plans Straw Draw For Tri City Recital

Seventeen violins one clarinet two cornets one euphonium two drummers and piano formed the fifteenth rehearsal with eleven absences. The ensemble voted to draw straws for the town hosting the first Tri City Symphony recital and to allocate door receipts to that orchestra. Pro-rating receipts by instrument shares was rejected in favor of the straw plan.

Pecos Orchestra Tri-City Pecos Toyah Barstow Harp

Brass Needed in Pecos Marches Says Chords and Dis-Chords

The column argues for stronger wind sections in the Pecos orchestra. It praises the cornet and drum duo by Misses Richburg and Peer with Mr. Johnson, but urges more brass and wind instruments, including clarinets and tubas, for marching pieces.

Richburg Peer Mr. Johnson Pecos Orchestra Pecos

Pecos Orchestra Welcomes New cello for Ralph Williams

Word arrives that a cello ordered for Ralph Williams of Pecos has shipped and will soon arrive adding a welcome, lone instrument to the Pecos orchestra string section.

Ralph Williams Pecos

Pecos Orchestra Welcomes New Tenor Horn Player

Gilbert Murray joins the Pecos orchestra as a new tenor horn student bringing fresh talent to the ensemble.

Gilbert Murray Pecos Orchestra

Peer to Join Pecos Orchestra on Baritone Horn

It is understood that Stanley Peer intends taking up the baritone horn in the Pecos orchestra.

Stanley Peer Pecos

John Hall Dies in Grinnell After Long Illness

Grinnell resident and former First National Bank of Montezuma president John Hall, 74, died at St. Francis Hospital after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held in Grinnell at 2:30 PM Tuesday in the Masonic Temple, with burial to follow in Montezuma at 10:20 AM Wednesday. Hall, born in Shockton County Ohio, moved to Montezuma young and later resided in Grinnell and Pecos Texas, leaving behind a notable banking career and local ties. His passing ends a long association with Poweshiek county communities.

John Hall Poweshiek County St. Francis Hospital Grinnell Masonic Temple Montezuma First National Bank of E. D. Rayburn Shockton County Ohio Pecos Texas John Hall

Notable Grinnell Figure Remembered for Kindness

The Grinnell Iowa Register recalls a generous, loyal man beloved for his friendship. Across years in Montezuma and Grinnell he performed countless acts of kindness, earning affection from many friends who valued his generous spirit and loyal character.

Montezuma and Grinnell Iowa

Forty-Two Valentine Party Hosted by McClures

Mr and Mrs Tom McClure entertained friends at their Alberta Heights bungalow at forty two with a Valentine theme. Seven tables hosted games, salad course ice cream and cake served, candy during play. Hostess aided by sister Mrs Oram Green. guest list includes L W Anderson Wr Garlick W W Dean A G Taggart J B Howard J W Moore Ira J Bell Albert Sisk H B Prickett W E Bell Oram Green Dr and Mrs H N Lusk and Mesdames Wylie Cole G B Finley Wildie Runnels.

Tom McClure Alberta Heights Valentine McClure Oram Green Messrs Mesdames L. W. Anderson Wr. Garlick W. W. Dean A. G. Taggart J. B. Howard J. W. Moore Ira J. Bell Albert Sisk H. B. Prickett W. E. Bell H. N. Lusk Wylie Cole G. B. Finley Wildie Runnels

Toyah Valley Notes From the Herald

Local items report Dr Cortes improving at Pecos sanitarium and near return home. N R Bozeman traveled to Las Cruces with truck to move household goods for Duncan brothers of Saragosa who will farm there this year. Valentine dance at Red Wing Hall attracted many Pecos residents with Well Kept Community Club refreshments. American Legion Auxiliary met February 10 at J T Houri gan home with two new members E L George and Chas Hicks. C K Splittgarber and Rosa Blanken ship visited Fort Davis. irrigation canal work from Head Spring progresses. Mary Otto of Pecos visited the Chas Weinacht home. J T Davis and baby visited W L Kingston Jr ranch. Kingston Sr is at Hot Springs. Prof Kilpatrick spent weekend in Pecos. Mrs Duncan Kingston visiting her parents C C Gass. S H Smith of Chicago arrived to supervise Mercantile Trading Co interests. Albert Moore family and E E Moore visited Fort Davis and Valentine.

N. R. Bozeman Las Cruces N. M Duncan Boys Saragosa American Legion Auxiliary J. T. Hourigan E. L. George Chas. Hicks B. W. VanDeren Dick Odell Mesdames Whitehead Bowser Whitehead

Epworth League Party At Krauskopf Home

The Epworth League held a social evening at Mr. and Mrs. Max Krauskopf home with hosts Misses Ione and Nora Hines. Valentine themed decorations and refreshments followed engaging games and contests, attended by numerous young members including Ione Hines Krauskopf and Nora Hines Krauskopf along with many guests.

Epworth League Max Krauskopf Ione Nora Hines Valentine Olean Rhodes Auline Stephen Beatrice Fulcher Thelma Dearing Marjorie Floy Thurston J. E. Couch Alfred Stephen Jimmie Harrison Heard Reynolds William Dean Tullus Randall William Adams George and Paul Morrison James Dearing John Hibdon, Jr Brownlee Posey T. B. Pruett, Jr Fred Higgins Vernon D. Howell Henry Sullivan Ben Krauskopf

Bridge Club Enjoys Patriotic Theme and Close Scores

The Thursday Bridge Club met with Mrs. R. E. Williams hosting. Five tables played five games amid red white and blue decor and George Washington theme. High score went to Mrs. J. W. Moore with Mrs. David Tudor second. a salad course was served afterward to a long list of attendees including Mesdames Ira J. Bell H. C. Ferris Walter Browning J. B. Howard M. W. Collie J. A. Crane Chas Manahan H. B. Prickett H. Roberson D. K. Tudor W. E. Bell S. C. Vaughan J. W. Parker Chas. Young J. N. Green Ethel Reynolds G. C. Parker J. W. Moore and Birge Holt of Barstow.

R. E. Williams George Washington J. W. Moore David Tudor M. W. Collie Mesdames Ira J. Bell H. C. Ferris Walter Browning J. B. Howard J. A. Crane Chas. Manahan H. B. Prickett H. €. Roberson D. K. Tudor W. E. Bell S. C. Vaughan J. W. Parker Chas. Young J. N. Green Ethel Reynolds G. C. Parker Birge Holt Barstow

One Day Service or Watch Work

Monroe Slack reports offering one day service or watch work over the post office.

Monroe

Pecos Chapter C E S Plans Monday Called Meeting

A called meeting of Pecos Chapter C E S is set for Monday February 25 at 8 00 p m to initiate candidates All members are urged to attend and visiting members are invited MABEL EASTERBROOK Sec y.

Pecos Mabel Easterbrook Sec’y

Fragmentary Office Interaction Sparks Question

A brief exchange unfolds in an office as one worker prompts a question with a curt response. The scene highlights workplace chatter and the momentum of a simple inquiry.

Opportunity Seized in Miss Riche Suitor Dialogue

A brief society item notes Miss Riche asserts that happiest marriages arise from opposites. Her suitor retorts with a playful bid about his poverty, reflecting lighthearted social banter in the marriage discussion.

Miss Riche

Sheriff’s sale to settle Reynolds judgment in Reeves County

By order of the Reeves County Court Clerk a sheriff sale will occur on the first Tuesday in March 1924 at Pecos courthouse. The sale covers the partnership firm O Connell Rodebaugh Company assets levied to satisfy J. P. Reynolds judgment of 600 dollars plus costs and 6 percent interest. Items include a Ford One-ton truck and related equipment. sale proceeds apply to the judgment. E B Kiser Sheriff Reeves County Texas Pecos February 21 1924.

County Court Reeves County J. P. Reynolds J. W.o’connell T. W. Rodebaugh O'Connell-Rodebaugh Company J. W. O'Connell Pecos Texas J. W J. W O'Cas J. W. O’connell O’connell-Redebaugh Drrth Chine Preece i Artesian Pecca Avery Rarese Peoor Sousty Leode Ke Perce Peece Reever Fac Austin

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