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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
8
Local residents report influenza cases and recoveries as families and visitors travel. Numerous names appear including Middleton Lynn Wilson Harrison Bruce Tisserand and Garner as they visit Toyah Lomita Pecos and Amarillo with updates on health and work.
The Baptist Church announces its regular services for Sunday. The public is invited. Pastor J. M. Garner leads the church.
Pecos hostess Mrs Harry Anderson entertained a small group Monday afternoon at her stylish bungalow on South Cherry and West 4th streets for an informal bridge party. After lively games a salad course was served.
Mr. E. L. Harp directs a forty piece ensemble with talent scouts selecting capable pupils. The group sustains itself financially and is praised as equal to any school orchestra in the state.
All motor vehicles not registered by February 1 will incur a 20 percent penalty and may be fined. E. B. Eiser, Tax Collector, Reeves County, Texas. Mrs. I. Hershenson arrived from Chicago this week to stay and expedite sending her car to her.
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE in The Pecos Enterprise. Rates 16 cents an inch or 10 cents a line for readers.
A reception and musical honoring Miss May Bruce of Boone Iowa was hosted by Mr and Mrs Gage Van Horn at their Toyah home. Miss Bruce played piano with Toyah orchestra members providing entertainment and refreshments were served by Miss Elba Bruce. The evening was described as very enjoyable.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as removing the cause of colds and grip. The ad notes only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. Grove’s signature on the box.
A petition opposing a two cent per gallon gasoline tax circulated and signed by nearly all automobile owners and gas users in Toyah and the valley. A similar protest was wired to Representative W. W. Stewart in Austin. Public sentiment labels the tax an added burden during high fuel prices.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society and friends enjoyed a tea at Mrs. P. B. Smith's home hosted by Mrs. Ben Randals and Mrs. John Hibdon. Rev. L. L. Thurston installed officers for the year. a silhouette guessing game entertained attendees as they learned about missionary fields. Delights included sandwiches chicken salad lettuce cups pickles coffee whipped cream and homemade candy.
Mrs Roy Wilcox and Mrs Frank Cavett entertained the Forty-two Club on Thursday at Mrs Wilcox’s home. Four tables of players enjoyed the games followed by a salad course. Guests included Mrs L W Anderson Mrs H N Lusk Mrs A E Wilcox Mrs Albert Sisk Mrs W W Runnels Mrs J C Wilson Mrs Jim Camp Mrs Gid Rowden Mrs G B Finley Mrs W R Glasscock Mrs John Lilley Mrs S C Vaughan Mrs J W Brooks Mrs Wylie Cole Mrs Wm Garlick Mrs A G Taggart and Mrs B R Stine.
Mrs. R. C. Chaplin sister of Dr. I. E. Smith died at her Houston home on the night of the 20th or Saturday night. She was nearly 86, missing three months of her birthday. The Enterprise extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
At a regular meeting Friday night last week Pecos Volunteer Fire Department elected R F E Williams as president J F Cavett as vice president Richard Roddy as secretary treasurer F Manahan as chief John Ross as first assistant chief and W E Turner as second assistant chief for the year 1923.
Mrs. Max Krauskopf entertained the Thursday Bridge Club with a refined luncheon menu featuring roast turkey and trimmings. Five tables competed, with Mrs. David Tudor winning high score. several members and invited guests attended, including Judge J. B. Howard and Max Krauskopf.
Notice informs Pecos patrons that no one is authorized to solicit students for a Pecos orchestra. Some locals approached the author about organizing a musical group and the author would consider it if time allows, with contact via Toyah.
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