Richard Lynn Died This Morning In Pecos Memorable Violinist
Richard Lynn died at 9 30 this morning in Pecos after a life spent in music. Born near Staunton Virginia in 1845 he studied at Princeton and in Europe and played with New York symphonies. He moved to Pecos ten years ago for health and formed the Tri City Symphony orchestra. A funeral will be held tomorrow at four at the Methodist church with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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Richard Lynn
Pecos
Staunton
Virginia
Galveston
Trinity Church
Wall Street
New York City
Episcopal Church
Princeton University
Germany
France
Lynn
Leipsic
Vienna
Rusia
Carl Fischer
Mr. Fischer
Mr. Lynn
America
Pecos Shout
Tri-City Symphony Orchestra
Jonathan
David
Methodist Church
Tri-City
Highway Commission Holds No Future Changes to State System
The Highway Commission at its February meeting decided no future changes or new designations would be made in the designated system of State highways. The present system has Federal approval and construction is underway, making changes impractical. Citizens are urged not to travel to Austin to seek changes and to support completing and maintaining the current system promptly.
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the Highway Commission
Commission
Austin
Trav
Correction on Hella Temple Children's Hospital claim
A letter from Hella Temple Children's Hospital clarifies that no patients are charged and the facility admits only children whose parents cannot afford pay hospitals. The hospital asks the Pecos paper to publish a correction to avoid misleading readers.
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J. G. Love
Pecos
Texas
The King Died Every Day and Public Relations
Analyzing advertising and public relations, H Bruce Barton argues the field must constantly educate new generations. He uses Joseph and biblical themes to show how fame fades and public opinion must be continually shaped, warning that old audiences die and new ones rise.
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H. Bruce Barton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph
Rudyard Kipling
Mr. Kipling
B J Strickland Passes Beloved Pecos Times Editor Buried Here
News of B J Strickland death arrives from Gorman Texas. Former Pecos Times owner editor died after health decline. Body to be placed beside his wife in Pecos. Funeral at Methodist church with body arriving Sunday morning. The Enterprise offers sympathy to his bereaved daughter.
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B. J. Strickland
T. B. Pruett
Jack Leve
Gorman
Texas
Methodist
Pecos
Pecos Times
PTA Receives Funds From Lucey Lecture and Operetta
The Parent-Teacher Association collected 19.75 from the Lucey lecture at the High School auditorium. After printing costs, the balance will support the school. Mrs Butler’s Glee Club operetta netted 36.30, with all expenses paid. Immediate use for every cent is planned and important to the school.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Lucey
Butler
Glee Club
Palmer Leaves for San Antonio to Seek Quieter Life
John A. Palmer departed yesterday morning on the early Fort Worth to San Antonio train via Fort Worth. After a restless spell he sought a milder climate, closing his grocery business after the fire that damaged the block. He sold off remaining stock and plans to return when the time is right, aiming for improved happiness and contentment abroad.
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John A. Palmer
San Antonio
Fort Worth
John
City Pharmacy
Syndicate
Grandmother Bell, Beloved Matriarch, Nears Final Call
Mrs. M. P. Bell known as Grandmother Bell has been ill for months at her daughter Mrs. W. B. Oats home. In her eightieth year the steadfast church member awaits the summons of her Master after a long life of faith and service.
State Highway Commission warns employees against politics
R M Hubbard, chairman, issues a February 20 notice warning all State Highway Department personnel not to engage in partisan political activity. Violations could lead to discharge as the department positions itself as nonpartisan to avoid hindering its work. The bulletin also notes a social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Rey Wilcox with guests Louis Roberson, Ben Palmer, and Earl Easterbrook, featuring a chili supper and the game 42.
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R. M. Hubbard
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Highway Department
The
Highway Commission
Rey Wilcox
Messrs
Louis Roberson
Ben Palmer
Earl Easterbrook
Ivory soap floats. A costly daily goodwill campaign.
The text notes that Ivory soap floats and that its makers spend over a million dollars annually to reinforce that fact. It frames goodwill cultivation as a continuous, hour-by-hour effort, comparing shifting fame to a changing king.
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United States
What the Parent Teacher Association Stands For
The PTA seeks betterment of public schools with all funds used for school equipment and programs. It notes many volunteers but laments low parental turnout and uneven support, urging parents to attend meetings and invest time and money for their children's education.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Bell Well progress delayed by tool delay and new casing
Drilling at the Bell well was paused awaiting a combination cutter and wall hook to remove 1400 feet of old casing. Wesner, in charge, went to Breckenridge for tools, which were unavailable and had to be specially made. Tools arrived by express and work resumed as new heavy tubing with fluid lift is prepared for installation.
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Wesner
Breckenridge
Express
Birthday tribute dinner honors Washington and Bell kin
Mr and Mrs Ira J Bell hosted a seven oclock dinner at their home last Friday in honor of Rev J M Garner and Mr Earl Bell whose birthdays fall on February 19 and in celebration of Mrs Ira Bell and Mr Leon Bell whose birth anniversaries share Washingtons date. Guests included Rev and Mrs Garner Mr and Mrs Brawley Oates Mr James McCrea Mrs Mabel Beauchamp Mr and Mrs Leon Bell Mr and Mrs Earl Bell Mr Charles Bell and Mr Donald Bell with a musical program after a turkey dinner and cake.
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Ira J. Bell
Washington
J. M. Garner
Earl Bell
Ira Bell
Leon Bell
Brawley Oates
George Washington
James McCrea
Mabel Beauchamp
Charles Bell
Donald Bell
Judge Anderson of Barstow Visits Pecos This Week
Barstow judge Anderson toured Pecos as a business visitor during the week. He met local officials and discussed area commerce and legal matters impacting the Pecos region.
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Judge Anderson of
Barstow
Pecos
Snow in Reeves County Boosts Texas Ground for 1924 Crop
Snow began Sunday in Reeves County and covered large parts of Texas with four inches at Pecos. The wet snow improved ground conditions, aiding cattle and grass growth, while risking some fruit bloom but keeping overall prospects bright for a bumper 1924 crop.
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Reeves County
Texas
Pecos
Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Program
The regular monthly PTA meeting at the school on Friday at 3 30 o clock includes Welcome Cake by First Grade Springtime is Coming by Second Grade The Plant a poem by Second Grade Reading by Third Grade Count of parents and teachers present Towner-Sterling bill by O Dean Adolescent Boy by Mre J J Wheat and a business session A cordial welcome to all parents teachers and friends.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Towner-Sterling Bill
O-Dean
J. J. Wheat
P H Pruett Pies Retired Cattleman Philip Harker Pruett
Philip Harker Pruett 84 died in El Paso Monday. Burial was at the old ranch near Alpine. Survived by wife and eight children, four sons, two brothers, one sister. Confederate veteran and 32nd degree Mason noted for business success. Family members from San Diego Deming Pecos Pecos Fort Davis Amarillo and Alpine attended. EnTerprise extends deepest sympathy.
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Philip Harker Pruett
el Paso
Alpine
Pruett
Southland
W. "E. Pruett
San Diego
J. A. Pruett
Deming
Ben Pruett
C. E. Pruett
Marfa
S. W. Ward
Pecos
Andrew Prude
Joe
Fort Davis
Ben Smith
Amarillo
T.B. Pruett
Jr. B. Pruett
Seymour
Annie, Hinson
Steve Ward
Viola Ward
W. W. Camp Visits Yah Today
Local note reports W. W. Camp making a visit to Yah today, with no additional events or details provided.
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W. W. Camp
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Hella Temple Hospital
Pharaoh
Egypt
Presto
Mazda
Wrigley
Harding Newspaper
Roy D. Moore
Louis H. Brush
Marion (D
Harding
Senate Nee
Parent Teacher Association
P. H. Pruett Pies
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