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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
4
The article warns ecos and Reeves county residents who skipped poll tax last year that they are barred from voting in upcoming county state and city elections. It stresses paying the poll tax promptly to avoid being ineligible like a Chinaman and emphasizes voter readiness before the deadline.
The January National Geographic highlights Carlsbad Cavern with forty two photographs and notes its upcoming national preserve status. It urges Pecos and Texas to promote the site and suggests planning summer visits to the caverns while traveling through Pecos.
The Enterprise notes growing petty theft in Pecos with reports of dwindling coal piles and a stolen car part after a repair visit. Residents are urged to lock up belongings at night as thefts rise.
The Enterprise states it will not favor any candidate and may review historical actions to inform voters. It promises to present past good deeds and prudent business lessons, urging non-subscribers to enroll for value and access.
The Enterprise notes many candidates announce for office as year opening. W A Hendricks seeks county treasurer while incumbents W W Camp S C Vaughan E B Kiser and M A Dardin announce reelection bids. Early entries emphasize momentum toward July primaries and public notices will follow. If you want to run, now is the time to act.
Earl Barnes, a Tucson railroad engineer, visits Uvalde to discuss goat milk as a rising Arizona industry. He cites high profits, long milking yields, and strong demand, noting a $2300 purchase of 70 goats by millionaires and goats selling for up to $1000 per prize billie. He urges local demonstration farming and agricultural development in West Texas for 1924. The letter from Porter A. Wayley praises West Texas growth and plans for fairs and the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth.
The Twentieth Century club entertained the Home Makers' club with a 42 party at Mrs. Marian Snow Hudson's home. A plate luncheon followed, honoring Mrs. Frank Cavett with attendees including Mesdames Cavett Wilcox Young Palmer Reeder Roberson Easterbrook Harlan Ross Wadley of Midland and others.
Miss Ruby Mae Beauchamp hosted a bunk party Saturday night with many friends. After attending a picture show the group returned to the Beauchamp home and enjoyed light revelry into the early hours. The next morning a breakfast was served to Miss Warren Collings, Aileen Love, Ora Pruett, Gladys West, Margaret Glasscock, Evelyn Slack, Irene Precit, Edmona Simmons, Jane Looby, and Ruby Mae Beauchamp.
On Saturday December 29 a mahjongg Tempest gathering at the Ferris home drew three tables. Mrs. Chas. Young won high honors, with Mrs. M. W. Collie taking low. Attendees included Mesdames Crane Moore Anderson Brooks Collie Young Williams Howard Bell Browning Krauskopf Beauchamp. Mrs. Ferris plans two or three more events before Lent to include each friend.
Miss Ione and Miss Pat Krauskopf hosted a Christmas party at their home after weekly prayer meeting services. Santa Claus had set up a tree with gifts for each guest. candy making and refreshments followed as teens including Mary Magee Hettie Randalls Thelma Thurston Velma Tackett Lucille Marjorie Floy Thurston Margaret Love Ray Thurston and Ben Krauskopf enjoyed the festive evening.
Misses Margaret Howard and Kathryn Dean entertained Friday night with a dance at the Howard residence. The rooms glowed with Christmas decorations and guests praised a pleasant evening of music and mingling. Fruit punch and candy were served and green and red paper bells served as dance favors. Attending were Misses Mary Stine Dorothy Sisk Virginia Runnels Joetta Cowan Frankie Wilson Lucille Prewit Jane Dean Lucille Ruhlen Bettie Blanche Billie Harrison Margaret Howard Kathryn Dean and Messrs Heard Reynolds Teddy Ruhlen Charles Fitzgerald Jack Camp Gordon Stine Joe Brown Edmund James Caroline James Harrison Bill Dean Lee Bilberry and Edwin Black of Barstow.
Plans proceed for a St. Mark's program to be staged at the Rialto Theatre. Committees include Mrs. W. W. Dean chairing girl ushers and candy girls, Mrs. Richard Roddy and Mrs. D. W. Bozeman on stage furnishings, J. N. Green aiding with programs and ads as stage manager, and Mrs. H. C. Ferris directing. Cast and helpers to be announced.
Mrs H C Ferris hosted the second Mah Jongg Tempest of the winter season at her Hefner homestead. Christmas decorations and a lighted snow Christmas tree filled the front room as guests enjoyed a stockings theme table setting and a buffet dinner after Mrs Lillian Butler won high honors. Attendees included Mesdames Lillian Butler John B Howard Birge Holt Mabel Moreland W E Reeder Floyd Brownlee J Wilson David Tudor Henry Russell W W Dean H B Prickett and Chas Manahan.
One of the season’s most enjoyable events was the Christmas 42 party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson Saturday night. The Ralph Williams Sunday school class members attended with guests, and rooms were festively decorated. After games, refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Manahan, Monroe Slack, David Tudor, G. G. Breen, J. N. Green, Rose Briscoe, Ben Briscoe, H. C. Glover, S. C. Vaughan, Mabel Noles, Maggie Glover, Chas Young, Ralph Williams, and C. A. Johnson families.
The Forty-Two club hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Frank Cavett ahead of their move to Mexico. Mrs Cavett received a glass fruit bowl from the club. Guests dined on turkey and hot rolls then played 42 at eight tables with members including L W Anderson J W Brooks Will Cowan Frank Cavett William Garlick W W Runnels Albert Sisk A E Wilcox J C Wilson A G Taggart S C Vaughan and Dr and Mrs Jim Camp.
Members of the bridge club and their husbands gathered Monday night for a New Year watch at the west town home of Mr. and Mrs. J W Moore. Ten tables hosted games, with refreshments served before more play and a midnight toast as Father Time ushered in year. Notables included Ira J Bell M W Collie W W Dean Charles Manahan J W Moore R E Williams H R Anderson and others.
The Home Makers' Club held an open house on New Year's Day from 3 to 6 PM at Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Cavett's home. The residence was richly decorated with Christmas colors and tinted lights creating a festive display.
On arrival guests were greeted by officers of the club and a receiving line. Mrs Roy Wilcox presided at the register while Mesdames Reeder and Palmer poured tea. Mrs J C Wilson sang beautifully and Dorothy Sisk played piano. Virginia Runnels gave readings and Anna Mahala Murray performed piano pieces. Fifty plus registered.
Mr and Mrs S C Vaughan entertained members of the Twentieth Century club and their husbands with a turkey dinner and a post dinner game of 42. Tables featured Christmas trees with tally cards. Guests included H C Roberson Max Krauskopf R E Williams A G Taggart A E Wilcox John Hibdon M S Hudson Tom Harrison and J W Parker.
Clarence Pigman and Grace Davis were married Sunday morning December 22 at 8:15 by Rev. John W. Rayner at the Methodist parsonage. They plan a short honeymoon in El Paso. Both are well known in the community, with the bride’s family among respected citizens.
Mr and Mrs R E Johnson entertained at their home for a annual family New Year s dinner. Turkey dinner with decorations and guests including R S Johnson J B Briscoe Ben Briscoe Rose Briscoe Nancy Elizabeth Camp Mary Ward Jewel Norabelle Hollebeke Georgia Florence Johnson and others.
New Year’s Day dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Buchholz featured a decorated setting in New Year colors. The long table displayed a nature study centerpiece and served turkey with accompaniments to guests including C. E. Buchholz, Mrs. Ben Palmer, Pat Fulgim family, B. H. Palmer family, Addison Wadley and children, Oscar Buchholz and children.
The Home Makers Club held a Friday evening party at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox home to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Cavett who will soon move to Mexico City. Mrs. Cavett, club president, received hand painted china as a token of appreciation.
Ss C Vaughan runs for County Tax Assessor with W A Hendricks as County Treasurer and M A Durdin as another candidate. The slate presents a fiscal reform platform and emphasis on streamlined administration.
A historical notice outlines candidacy or appointment details for FE B Kiser in roles of sheriff and tax collector. The item references local government offices and election or filing context typical of a mid 20th century public notice.
Young Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roberson, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Easterbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox appear in a sequence of marriage notices.
Dr and Mrs Jim Camp entertained New Year’s Day with their annual turkey dinner at home. Attendees included W W Camp, John Camp, H T Collier, Joe Camp, Tom Camp, Jack Camp, Hilliard Camp, Keith Camp, Howard Collier Jr, and Nancy Elizabeth Camp.
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Palmer were host and hostess at a dinner party Sunday. Turkey with all accompaniments was served to C. E. Buchholz, Mrs. Ben Palmer, Oscar Buchholz, Pat Fulgin, Addison Wadley, Brown, Marian Wadley, Sophia Elizabeth Buchholz, Barron Wadley, Billie Pat Fulgim, Oscar Buchholz Jr., and Benjamin Francis Palmer.
Voters are urged to secure their poll tax receipt this month and not delay. The notice emphasizes timely action to ensure eligibility to vote.
Citizens are urged to secure poll tax receipts early to qualify as full participants in the upcoming elections. The notice warns that delays after this month may render eligibility unavailable and encourages prompt action.
H A Wren visits today to solicit orders while troubled by a severe headache. He reports Mrs Wren is in better health than during their Pecos residence.
A light verse about a boy who fell into ice up to his neck in Quebec. When asked if he is freezing he says yes but notes the cold is not considered cold there. The quip plays on regional pride and language.
A humorous exchange shows a patient named Silas describing his health in tangled terms. The physician responds with concern while noting Silas has not recovered to his prior strength.
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