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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1925

Page

5

Pecos Girls Rally To Beat Toyah In Double Victory

Pecos girls trailed 12-2 early but a strong second half pushed them to a 29-21 win over Toyah. Captain Stella Kiser faced an awkward collision, while Santa Brocat and Lomme Bowie edged the visitors with timely scoring. Credit goes to Toyah's organizers and Pecos Superintendent H. E. Love for supporting both squads.

Toyah Pecos Stella Kiser Santa Brocat Mr. Roberts Saragosa

Pecos Bustlers Triumph Over Toyah Dust-Eaters In Night Cap

Pecos Bustlers defend home court with a 16-8 finish after fresh players wear down Toyah Dust-Eaters. Randals shines in first life game at center while Captain Hudgens, Camp, Poer, and Morrison show strong work. Recruits Dean and Stine gain experience. Couch and Weatherby near return as Saragosa Farmers visit next.

Pecos Toyah Long Tullus Randals Hudgens Camp Poer Me “Emes Morrison Dean Stine Briny Gore Couch Weatherby Saragosa Barstow Syndicate

Bro. Garner Addresses Students in Chapel Talk

Bro Garner spoke to students in the chapel last Monday, delivering an inspiring message on school opportunities and urging every student to seize them.

Bro Garner

Examination for removal of conditions in first term work

Tuesday the 20th held examinations for removal of conditions in the first term's work. The purpose was to give those conditioned another chance to pass.

Liar's Convention Raises Funds for Pecos Playground

A Pecos high school auditorium event titled a liars convention netted nearly $50 for playground equipment. Dr. Camp presided with church pastors and local clubs represented. the program featured sermons on lying, musical numbers, and a lighthearted contest awarding Mrs. Cole the blue ribbon.

Pecos Ananias) Camp W. H. Vanderpool J. M. Garner L. W. Cole Ollie Andersen H. C. Fervis Samuel Posey Clarence Bell Pecos Guaranty State Bank Camp Mr. Bell Ananias

Merry Wives Club Holds Wednesday Afternoon Meeting

The Merry Wives club met at Mrs. Gid Rew den's home on a Wednesday afternoon. Light refreshments followed the social hour with members Mesdames Albert Sisk Sid Cowan Wildie Runnels H T Collier R E Johnson J W Moore Will Cowan Wm Garlick attending and guests Mesdames Monroe Kerr J C Wilson and E G Doty present.

Merry Wives Club Gid Rewden Mesdames Albert Sisk Sid Cowan Wildie Runnels H. T. Collier R. BE. Johnson J. W. Moore Will Cowan Wm. Garlick Monroe Kerr J. C. Wilson E. G. Doty

Businessmen seek home menus amid constant travel

The note describes how frequent travelers among business men, due to constant trips, prefer to eat at home and look for a menu when they do. It hints at a pressed lifestyle where at home meals become a rare but valued routine.

Reeves County Water Improvement District seeks two year depository bids

The Reeves County Water Improvement District No 1 invites bids on February 2 1925 at 2 80 p m for the selection of a depository for two years. Bids are to be received and considered as provided by law. President A E Humphries and Secretary A C Schreyer announce the call with contact for fresh meats noted in the listing.

D. Wood Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Ralph Williams Rose Pecos Ananias Club Hazel Eisenwine Nellie Turner Lillian Butler H. B. Prickett Tillman Dardin Butler Ollie Anderson Stock Co Prof. Norman J. W. Moore Reeves County Water Improvement District A. E. Humphries

Churches in Barstow Texas Announce Sunday Services

The Church of Christ in Barstow Texas meets every Lord's Day at eleven with morning worship at 11. First Methodist Church invites Sunday School at 9:45 and services 11 and 7:30 with a sermon on The Old Paths. Pastor Walter H. Vanderpool invites all to join the message and welcome.

Church of Christ Bible School W. R. Glasscock Church of Jesus Christ Christian Endeavor Cross of Salvation Church OF Gmrist Church of Christ Barstow Texas First Methodist Church League Basil King

Revival Meeting Promised by Dr Gates in March

Baptist Church announces revival with Dr Gates arriving the first of March. Attendance is expected from Toyah Barstow El Paso and nearby areas as preparations intensify. Sunday School starts at 10 o clock and services will feature good music inviting all to attend.

J. M. Garner

Oil prospects in Pecos West Texas face depth and lease hurdles

Oil interests in West Texas, including Pecos, eye drilling but deep tests require large lease blocks due to sand depth and high costs. Prospects center on a thick oil bearing sand. Wheat well progresses with a 24 hour crew at about 200 feet.

West Texas Pecos Texas

Library Board Meets to Discuss Finances with City Council

The Carnegie Library Board met Tuesday evening at the library. President Mrs. J. W. Moore presided as reports from officers and committees were received. A committee was appointed to meet with the city council at their next meeting to discuss finances.

Carnegie Library Board J. W. Moore

December Conversation Peddler Persuades Woman

A peddler presses a Christmas sales pitch on a grieving woman as he hawks a Xmas tree and mistletoe. The aged dame, noting she has no children, dismisses the offers.

Humorous exchange ends night with tender tease

A couple’s playful bedtime moment. The wife asks if the house is shut up for the night and the husband, climbing into bed, replies that everything is shut except her. The line captures a lighthearted, affectionate domestic mood.

Henry

Notice to Subscribers Watch Date After Your Name

Notice to subscribers instructs readers to check the date following their name on the Enterprise and to act accordingly. The fragment implies a publication schedule or deadline reminder without providing full instructions.

Enterprise

In arrears on subscription call or send sufficient amount

The notice urges the recipient to pay overdue subscription by sending the due amount to become current. It emphasizes prompt payment to avoid further action and specifies the need to settle the arrears.

Notice to Contractors for Reeves County drainage structures

Sealed proposals to the Reeves county Commissioners Court for two reinforced concrete drainage structures on State Highway No 1 FA P 390 B near Pecos Texas will be received until 9 AM February 13 1925 and opened publicly. The contract includes earthwork concrete and gravel surfacing with plans from Posey Pecos and State Highway Dept Austin. A 5 percent certified check is required with bids and the right to reject proposals is reserved.

Commissioners Court of Reeves County H. N. McKellar Pecos Texas Posey State Highway Dept State Officaidg Austin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Public School News Pecos Public Schools Mary Magee Liar’s Convention A. C. Schreyer Walter H. Vanderpool Library Board Lillian Pecos Mercantile Co Vickers John Lopoo Balmorhea Valentine Zuber W. W Dean J. BE. Smith Pecos Drug CO Farm News United States the Pecos Enterprise THE
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