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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
4
Announcement of Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidation history with listing of owners and editors, office practice, and subscription rates. Includes establishment dates, publishing lineage, and contact details.
A New York subscriber Edwin G Bruns sent two boxes of expensive cigars with a card praising the Pecos Enterprise and wishing good luck. The editor notes readers’ criticisms and errors but expresses gratitude for the kind gesture as a morale boost and pledge to continue improving the paper.
Twenty five miles east on the Bankhead Highway the town of Pyote draws oil men and investors as the oil field nearby grows. The plea asks Pecos business leaders to host arriving workers by advertising local advantages and planning a new modern hotel to welcome settlers and visitors with hospitality and active Chamber efforts. The call urges urgent united action, saying Rome was not built in a day and stressing decisive steps.
Mr and Mrs Sisk hosted Mr and Mrs Rarey during their Pecos visit for a dinner bridge gathering. Honored guest Mrs A J Cooksey joined eight bridge tables, with a four course meal and holiday decor enhancing the evening.
Higgins Poultry Farm in Pecos Texas seeks second hand incubators of standard makes in good condition and at a low price. Cash payment offered.
After January 1 1927 Rhea and Swisher places four miles east of Saragosa Texas offer 160 acres improved.J. W. Rhea 412 8th Ave Shenandoah Iowa extends lease inquiry and contact details.
Mrs H B Prickett and husband entertained the college girls home for Christmas with a holiday evening last Thursday. Bridge led the activities among eight tables with other games adding to the fun. Refreshments followed the games and high scores earned gifts for Miss Warren Collings. The guest list included Miss Mozelle Bryan Jane Dean Kathryn Dean and a large group of well known locals and couples.
Maisie the cashier tells Mr. Jenson she needs a week off to regain health and beauty as men begin to count their change.
An eight foot eclipse wind unit with tower and tank offered for sale near immediate sale. Contact Hardin F Ross at phone 243 for details.
By order of the Reeves County District Court I will sell at public auction on February 1, 1927, at the Reeves County Courthouse in Pecos, the 120 acre tract described as SW quarter of NW quarter and NW quarter of SW quarter of section 98 plus NW quarter of NE quarter of section 117 in HA and G N Ry Co survey. The property belongs to T P Tucker and Everett Leroy Tucker. Sale conducted by K B Kiser Sheriff.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 with Supt G G Breen, morning service at 11 featuring a Special New Year Sermon titled Forward Look, and an Evening Service at 7 30 on Forward Go. Reg A Dawson is the pastor. An automobile ad offers carburetor adjustment to improve engine response at Community Garage.
Students share postholiday reports from Toyah and Pecos schools. Freshmen and sophomores return energized for 1927 with ring pickups, electrolyte chemistry jokes, and resolve to work hard. Local pupils resume lessons in algebra, Rome’s early empire, geography, and history as teachers, families, and community members gather for holiday-to-school transitions and New Year events.
Classified note advertises a small rooming house for rent in Roslyn Hotel area with three furnished rooms and garage. Contact Mrs. Geo. Ward at Corner 7th and South Alamo. Also mentions free brake testing at Community Garage and a ranch for sale inquiry to D. F. Bush in Minneapolis.
Sunday School 10:00 A M with M D Cowan as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11:00 A M on The Cross of Christ. Sunbeam Band led by Mrs M D Cowan at 4:00 P M. Junior Intermediate and Senior BYPAs at 6:30 P M followed by 7:30 P M preaching on The Dance of Death. Girls Auxiliary Monday 4:00 P M at Mrs E B Kiser's home. W M S Circles Tuesday afternoon. Y W A Friday 7:30 at Mrs W E Peer's home. Pastor I V Garrison welcomes all to services.
The home of Mr and Mrs H G Russell hosted a dinner bridge party last Thursday with fifteen guests. A fine dinner preceded several hours of bridge where prizes went to high and low scorers. Winners were Mrs Krauskopf and Captain Dean for high scores and Mrs Williams and Mr Brooks for low. Guests included M W Collie J W Brooks W W Dean J A Crane Max Krauskopf J W Moore O J Bryan and Mrs Marion Snow Hudson.
In a quirk of dialogue a child wonders if Papa is going to heaven when he dies. The mother gently questions who planted such an absurd idea, highlighting a moment of puzzled innocence.
Mrs D E Klinger and Mrs F A Youngblood entertained with three bridge tables Thursday afternoon. Miss Helen Ruthrup led with high score as attendees, including Mesdames Keating Chatham Grisham McAlpine Daniel Duncan Van Giesen Young Ruthrup, enjoyed candle salad fruit cake and hot tea.
A New Year’s Bridge Party was held Saturday afternoon by Mrs Earl McElroy at the Davis Mountain home. Miss Helen Rothrup won high score. A luncheon followed the games. Guests included Mesdames A B Tinnin W K Duncan W T Duncan Geo K Jackson F G Youngblood R L Parker Miss Helen Ruhrup and the hostess.
State of Texas caption confirms I. T. H. Beauchamp as cashier swearing the bank statement is true to the best knowledge. Attests by directors C. Kountz H. R. Anderson R. B. Johnson. Subscribed and sworn before D. W. Bozeman, Notary Public, Reeves County, Texas, January 6, 1927.
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