California oil man E L Stratton returns to Pecos field
E L Stratton and his son Everett L Jr arrived from California, driving 515 miles in 21 hours from Los Angeles to Florence and Pecos. Stratton, who developed oil lands in Montana, plans to drill within 60 to 90 days and expects production this summer. He says experienced backers will lead future West Texas and southeast New Mexico oil development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stratton
Everett L. Jr
California
Los Angeles
Florence
Arizona
Pecos
Startton
Montana
Stratton
West
Texas
New Mexico
Farewell Social For Mrs B A Toliver At PecosChurch
The T E Class of the Baptist Sunday school held a farewell social Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 honoring Mrs B A Toliver as she leaves for her new home in Slaton. Contests sparked merriment with an apple romance and a funny finale won by Mrs Marvin Cowan who gifted the prize red apple to the honoree. The Pecos W M S presented a gold thimble and H H Johnson gave a hand painted remembrance book as keepsakes. Refreshments of orange ice cake and hot tea were served to a list of attendees including Mesdames Toliver Garner Stevenson Weatherby Booker Bowie ReDacy Baker ReDacy Turner Elkins Beauchamp and Tolloway.
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T. E
The
Baptist Sunday School
B.A. Toliver
Slaton
Marvin Cowan
G. C. Parker
Pecos W.M.9
Toliver
Pecos W. M. S
Pecos W. M. 9
Mesdames
B. A. Toliver
J. M. Garner
R. M. Stevenson
C. Weatherby
R. E. Booker
Dan Bowie
John Baker
Tobe ReDacy
W. P. Fuleim
Kenneth Slack
H. H. Johnson
W. E. Turner
Claud Elkins Archie Ross
Mabel Beauchamp
Herbert Tolloway
Mrs Toliver Honored By Baptist Sunday School Officers
Mrs B A Toliver, retiring superintendent of the primary department, was feted at Mrs Archie Ross home by fellow teachers including Mesdames Ross, Harlan, Johnson and others. A bonnet making contest crowned Mrs Marvin Cowan’s entry. a remembrance recipe book and fine china were given. Guests included Mrs W F Reeder and Chas A Young. Notaries requested for 1925 26 should contact the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Ross
B. A. Toliver
Slaten
Marvin Cowan
Toliver
Pat Fulgimin
B. H. Palmer
Chas. A. Young
Junior Girls' Friendly Society Meets At Judge Russell's
The Junior Girls' Friendly Society hosted friends Saturday at Judge H G Russell's home. Attendees dressed in colonial costume and toasted marshmallows on the lawn before enjoying punch and sandwiches. Attendees included Elizabeth Lilley, Joe Edna Hudgins, Gertrude Bell, Neil Anderson, Victor Justis, Meldred Porter, Josephine Bryan, Mary Wilson, Naemo Brack, Stella Richards, Clinton Ezell, Harrison Beauchamp, Eerl Hanson, James Dearing, Myrtle Crum, Mabel Crum, Ruby Stevens, Lucille Stevens, and Edith Slover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Society
Judge
H. G. Russell
Washingtons
Elizabeth Lilley
Joe Edna Hudgins
Gertrude Bell
Neil Anderson
Victor Justis
Meldred Porter
Josephine Bryan
Mary Wilson
Naemo Brack
Stella Richards
Clinton Ezell
Harrison Beauchamp
Eerl Hanson
James Dearing
Myrtle
Mabel Crum
Ruby
Lucille Stevens
Edith Slover
Toyah News Attendance and Local Noses
W E Morten returned home from Eastland after attending his brother’s funeral following a fatal accident. Trav Humphries recovers from pneumonia. Toyah youths enjoyed dances at Van Horn and Sierra Blanca. Sol Armstrong and C M Tinnin on business visits. Reeves Burchard family returned from Van Horn. H L Frost made a business trip to Sierra Blanca. Will Coulson visiting from the ranch. Barbara Seay and Lace Hart ill with flu and unable to attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Morten
Eastland
Trav Humphries
Toyah
van Horn
Sierra Blance
Sol Armstrong
C. M. Tinnin
Magdelena
N. M
Reeves Burchard
William Burchard
H. L. Frost
Sierra Blanca
Will Coulson
Barbara Seay
Lace Hart
Valentine Party Hearts and Games Delight Youth Event
Misses Dorabelle Harkness and Anne Frost hosted a St Valentine party Saturday night at Miss Harkness home. The room was decorated with red hearts and colored streamers and shaded lights. Guests included Juanita Matthews Lois Collins Rebeca Roberts Hannah Harkness Esther Harkness Crowley Bert Harris Barney Hubbs L Harkness Dug Hart Aubrey Duncan Pat Armstrong Lace Hart Clarence Klewert C B Quarrels and R Bynum with refreshments of jello and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorabelle Harkness
Anne Frost
Miss Harkness
Juanita Mathews
Lois Collins
Rebeca Roberts
Hannah
Esther Harkness
Miss Crowley
Messrs
Bert Harris
Barney Hubbs
L. Harkness
Dug Hart
Aubrey Duncan
Pat Armstrong
Lace Hart
Clarence Klewert
C. B. Quarrels
R. Bynum
Chamber luncheon promotes cantaloupe farming in Pecos Valley
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon with 19 businessmen and 18 farmers to boost diversified crops and cantaloupes. Ollie B. Webb of the T and P Railroad pledged to market all Pecos Valley cantaloupes, with farmers urged to commit acreages and report to W. D. Bozeman. The group plans further talks to detail expected benefits and marketing prospects. Reeves County aims to recruit new farmers for pumped lands and broader crop variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Ollie B. Webb
T. & P. Railroad
Pecos Valley
W. D. Bozeman
Mr. Webb
Reeves County
Judge Ben Randall Reports on His Mission to Austin
A letter from Judge Ben Randall dated February 24 1925 describes efforts in Texas to pass an amended land bill. Randall notes House and Senate actions, opposition to extra outside members, and praise for Senator Berkley and Representative Webb. He cites Governor Miriam Ferguson’s praise for Webb on the bucket shop law and closes with personal regard and desire to return home.
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Ben Randall
Austin
Texas
D. W
Senate
House Committee
House
West Texas
Berkley
Alpine
Webb
Pas
Henry Webb
West Texas land measure advocates move to Austin for hearings
Ed notes say Judge J. C. Hunter of Van Horn Judge Howell H Johnson of Fort Stockton join Judge Randall and others in Austin to work on a land measure proposition for West Texas. L. W. Anderson plans to leave Sunday to join them in the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hunter
van Horn
Howell H Johnson
Fort Stockton
Austin
Randall
West Texas
L. W. Anderson
Hem
Knights of Pythias Observe 62nd Anniversary Service
The Knights of Pythias held their annual service at the Methodist church on Sunday at eleven. Rev. W. H. Vanderpool delivered the address. Special music featured violinist Mrs. C. B. Foster and pianist/vocalist Mrs. Lillian Butler. The middle tier was reserved for members and guests, with the event marking the 62nd anniversary of the order.
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Knights of Pythias
W. H. Vanderpool
C. B. Foster
Lillian Butler
Building in Pecos Highlights Local Home and Business Upgrades
Oram Green completes a concrete camp house on the old camry ground and plans a grocery store with gasoline and oils for tourists. H B Pricket moves a bungalow east of Monroe Kerrs for remodeling into a commodious modern home. D W Bozeman adds a room and porches to his residence and renovates the rest. George D Coon rents a freshly remodeled interior. B H Palmer erects a new garage at his home.
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Oram Green
Camry
H. B. Pricket
Monroe Kerrs
D. W. Bozeman
Pecos
George D. Coon
B. H. Palmer
Jesse Smiley Dies in West Texas Homecoming Funeral
Jesse Smiley son of Rev and Mrs J Smiley died at the Marston Manse Thursday night. Funeral services at 5 pm today at the residence conducted by Rev Vanderpool. Body to be sent to Mississippi for burial with his brother Paul. He was about 30, World War veteran, health worsened by exposure. The Smiley family, pastors in Barstow Toyah Pecos, have many local friends offering sympathy.
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Jesse Smiley
Jesse
Smiley
Barstow
Toyah
Pecos
West Texas
Rialto Theatre Program Headlines Week of Western and Silent Stars
Monday and Tuesday feature The Worlds Applause starring Bebe Daniels a prime Paramount special. Wednesday and Thursday bring Fred Thompson and Silver Kine in Galloping Gallagher a western with famed stunt work. Friday and Saturday Douglas Fairbanks Jr stars in Stephen Steps Out. Coming March 27 and 28 Harold Lloyd in Safety First.
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Paramount
Bebe Daniels
Fred Thompson
Silver Kine
Gallagher
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Stephen
Harold Lloyd
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EL. Stratton
Mr. Stratton
Pecos Field
Mrs
Mrs. Toliver
Archie Ross
W. P
Gim
R. B. Harlan and
Pri
Benj. F. Berkley Vannie Ingle
Toyah News
Sage
Miriam A. Ferguson
Very Truly Yours, Ren Randall
Knights OF Pythias Service
Rialto Theatre Program
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