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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
4
The text presents the Pecos Enterprise masthead listing multiple local publications, owners and editors, and filing details. It notes the paper is a weekly Pecos paper with established dates and a consolidated history, plus a subscription and advertisement rate outline and office processes.
A lively editorial urges Pecos to back Chamber of Commerce efforts for 1926, urging readers to support local development, curb troublemakers, and capitalize on prosperity. It notes dry country sentiment and hints hotels could expand as prosperity rises. It questions past outcomes and calls for collective effort.
The Barstow Church of Christ holds services at First Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 A M led by Superintendent Fred P Holt. Preaching at 11 A M. Missionary League meets 6 45 P M with preaching at 7 30 P M. Wednesday Joy Night at 8 P M. Pastor Walter H Vanderpool issues a welcoming message.
The church outlines its timetable with Sunday School at 10 A M and Morning Service at 11 A M. Activities include B Y P A groups at 620 PRMM W M A Circles on Tuesdays, Sunbeam Band y at 4 PM, Junior R A s Mondays at 4 PM, Junior G A s Mondays at 4 PM, G A Fritsky at 4 PM, Junior Y W A Fridays at 4 PM, and Prayer service Wednesdays at 7 30 with choir practice and orchestra rehearsal Thursdays at 8 PM led by Pastor Garrisson.
Preaching services every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 10 am. Superintendent G. G. Breem leads. Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday 3 45 pm. Girls Circle Thursday 4 15 pm. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. Rk and DAWSON Paste.
A scrawled sign marks the Bug Club in an old office shared by H F Anthony. Teens gather around a baby pool table, acting in movie like fashion and using strong language as they relax after school. The club, run by high school students, claims harmless recreation and stress relief after seven hours of study.
A newspaper ad offers 100 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who poisoned the Airdale dog named Beans on January 11. The piece reflects on the cruelty of harming a man's faithful companion and notes similar dog poisonings, including a dog owned by T B Pruett Jr dying near the aquarium.
Roy I Biggs announced his candidacy for reelection to the Reeves County Attorney post subject to the Democratic primaries in July. He cites past service and qualifications while presenting himself as a steady, popular candidate. The page also reprints a Mark Twain anecdote about honesty at a club dinner.
The Church of Christ will hold Bible study at 1 o clock and morning services commended at 11 o clock this Sunday at the Legion Hall. A welcome to all.
On January 17 1926 the service begins with the Lord's Supper followed by preaching on Jesus Christ as the supreme revelation of God to man. The evening includes a sermon titled The First Gospel Sermon and the Conversion of a Multitude that Followed It and a second discourse in a series on New Testament conversions.
The Home Makers Club held a regular meeting Friday afternoon electing officers including President Mrs. Vanderpoel and Secretary Mrs. Young. A program by Mrs. Eddins and Mrs. Wilcox followed, with refreshments served to members and guests.
Miss Myrtle Cowan hosted a P A S gathering for members with a schedule of games and a business meeting. Officers were elected: President Janice McKellar, Vice President Evelyn Leeman, Sec and Treas Margaret Love, Reporter Ora Belle Ward. A luncheon followed for attendees including Margaret Love and Janice McKellar. The next meeting is set for January 22 at Miss Finlay's home.
E B Kiser announces candidacy for reelection to Sheriff and Tax Collector of Reeves and Loving Counties. He stresses his record of lawfulness and fearless administration and argues continued leadership will keep Reeves County crime free.
W D Hudson announces re election for the office of Treasurer of Reeves and Loving Counties. He thanks voters for past support and asks for continued backing in the July primary. He pledges an up to date well kept office and invites public service, noting 41 years in Reeves County.
A reader from Independence, Missouri complains about a misspelled name in the paper. The indignant correspondent says he does not want any association with the publication until his name is spelled correctly.
Topic Money How should we get it and how use it Scripture Luke 12 13 21 Isaiah 55 2 Leader Earl Ligon Song Sentence prayers Quotes from Mrs Coon Nancy Camp Elizabeth Rhodes Perry Cooksey Mary Couch Mrs Dawson Bobbie Collie Nell Anderson Elizabeth Lilley Sparks Orsborn Norabel Hollebeke General Discussion Mizpah Benediction
A reward of $100.00 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who poisoned the Airdale dog named Beans on the night of January 11. Confidential information is requested. 23 4 Oram Green.
Tax collector Ee. B. Kiser announces collection rounds in Saragosa January 19 Balmorhea January 20 and 21 and Toyah January 22 and 23 to collect taxes.
A man asks for a bottle at a drug store and is told five cents if empty. If he has contents, the bottle is free. He replies by asking for a cork to be put in the bottle.
Mrs Mildred Melville Mallisom quips during Sabbatihobserv ance campaign about a bishop’s subscription. She surmises sacred concerts differ from other concerts by being on Sundays, prompting the bishop to insist the distinction lies in the day.
George Artiss led Winthrop Ames and John Galsworthy's Old English at the Walnut Street theater to a gross of 79823.25 and top attendance on opening night and across the four week run, marking a historic high for the venue. A rare 17th century ivory statuette linked to Charles II was reportedly found in Buenos Aires and may be offered to the British House of Commons if authentic. The piece depicts Charles II Roi d Angleterre Debarque a Cour ses and is being examined by Hilary H Leng and the Times.
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