Chamber of Commerce Luncheon in Pecos Reviews Local Issues
About 60 Pecos business leaders met at the Hot Dog Cafe for a chamber luncheon led by D. Wood Bozeman. Speakers covered Red Bluff Reservoir, a proposed Trans Pecos Game Protective Association, railroad advertising, and relief for school land purchasers amid West Texas drought pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
W. F. Russell
Cafateria
D. Wood Bozeman
W. H. Vanderpool
Red Bluff
K. McKnigh
H. H. Johnson
Johnson
J. M. Garner
Ollie B. Webb
Webb
West Texas
Ben Randall
Mr. Randall
Austin
Ryans Entertain Friends With Bridge Evening
Mr and Mrs F H Ryan delightfully entertained a small group of friends at bridge Wednesday night in honor of Reed Mulkey of Roswell a longtime friend visiting the city After four tables of bridge a dainty refreshment course was served to Reed Mulkey W W Dean Monroe Kerr J W Moore H B Prickett David Tudor Clarence Bell and Mrs Marian Snow Hudson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Ryan
Reed Mulkey
Roswell
Ryans
W. W. Dean
Monroe Kerr
J. W
American System Best for Telephones Says Travelers
Travelers abroad agree that the United States boasts superior telephone service. New York City handles over 6,000,000 calls daily, more than all of Great Britain. Boston has twice as many phones as Paris. Experts credit private initiative over European government ownership.
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New York City
Great Britain
Boston
Paris
United Staes
Republic of
France
Europe
America
New York
Ireland
Chicago
Baptists Meet in Pecos to Plan Regular Monthly Income
A Pecos rally gathers representatives from local Baptist churches to assess progress on unified budgeting for both local and denominational needs and to map ongoing plans. Rev. R A Scranton notes Pecos Valley Association leads among seventeen regions. Visiting ministers include Rev. L R Millican and Rev. David B Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
R. A. Scranton
Pecos Valley Association
Plainview
L. R. Millican
David B. Hill
Fort Stockton
J. W. Sailors
Odessa
Scott Cotten
Association
J. M. Gerner
Barstow Officers Freed In Slaying Acquittal
Frank Burkholder and Ray Hamilton, former Ward County officers, were acquitted of murder in the slaying of Blake Fritz near Barstow last June. Evidence that Fritz resisted arrest on a warrant was admitted during the trial. The jury returned the verdict in twenty minutes.
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Frank Burkholder
Ray Hamilton
Ward County
Blake Fritz
Fritz
Silver Tear and Installation at Methodist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a delightful session Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. B. H. Palmer hosting. Rev. W. H. Vanderpool installed the newly elected officers and members enjoyed needle work, piano solos, and a salad course served by the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
B. H. Palmer
W. E. Reeder
W. H. Vanderpool
Ben Randall
A. Taggart
Elmer Wadley
Albert Sisk
Wildie Runnels
Tena Adams
John Wendt
Wilcox
Mary Boatright
H. N. McKellar
Missionary Voice
W. A. Hendricks
H. B. Prickett
Earl Easterbrook
John Baker
Missionary Society Forms Girls Circle and Junior Group
The Womans Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met for a literary program at the church led by Mrs Tena Adams. A new circle for missionary work was organized in honor of Mrs Sophia Buchholz with elections and committees planned for February 2. A Junior Missionary Society for children under twelve and a baby division for under six were also organized with Sunday meetings and inviting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Tena Adams
Albert Sisk
Wildie Runnels
Elmer Wadley
John Hibdon
R. N. McCarthy
W. E. Reeder
Max Krauskopf
Pecos
Real Printer Here From Big Lake News
M Somes, a long-time friend of the editor and veteran printer from Pecos Enterprise, returns from Abilene to lead the News office mechanical end. He brings first-class printing skill and reliability, promising high quality work for the public.
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Big Lake
M. Somes
Pecos
Ranger
Abilene
Pioneer Citizen Sammons Dies in Houston at 67
John Walker Sammons aged 67 died at 1305 North Queen Street Palestine this morning at 5 05 after a two week illness. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm with interment in New Addition services at home by Dr J C Oehler and graveside by the Masons. He was born Dec 9 1857 in St Clair County Alabama and lived in Anderson County 42 years. survived by wife Maude Sammons and several children and relatives across Texas and Louisiana.
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Palestine Herald
John Walker Sammons
North Queen Street
J. C. Oehler
First Presbyterian Church
Sammons
St. Clair County
Alabama
Texas
Eula Langham
Troup
Anderson County
Palestine
Killough
I. G. N. Railroad Company
J. W. Sammons
Maude Sammons
City
H. M. Sammons
Lafayette
Grace McDonald
Ennis
J. J. Jenkins
Elkhart
R. A. Hardman
Houston
L. L. Sammons
New Orleans
B. B. Perkins
Lubbock
T. F. Laughan
S. C. Vaughan
Pecos
Twin Birthday Party for Dr Leeman and Grandson John Edward Mitchell
A quiet family celebration on Monday January 26 marked the joint birthdays of Dr J A Leeman who was 84 and his grandson John Edward Mitchell. Mrs Tucy Mitchell organized a fine dinner and gifts from relatives and friends made the day joyful, with hopes for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Leeman
John Edward Mitchell
John Edward
Tucy Mitchell
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Notes at Church
The Presbyterian church ladies auxiliary met with Mrs. J. A. Crane as hostess. Mrs. H. L. Petty reported the Mission study book completed by the class and Mrs. J. W. Moore gave a report on clothing donations. The foreign missions outline was prepared for study. self denial and prayer week will observe next week with a China study. refreshments were served.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Crane
H. L. Petty
Secretary of Charity
J. W. Moore
Secretary of Foreign Missions
PTA Meeting Set at School Next Friday
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the school building next Friday February 6 with a call to entice membership and others who will be present.
T E L Glass Holds Monthly Baptist Sunday School Meeting
The T E L base of the Baptist Sunday School held its regular monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Barney Hubbson's home. Officers reported well and each member was assigned an absentee for next Sunday. Plans underway for a church revival in March. Social hour followed with heart shaped cakes and milk. Several circles met with hostesses, devotional talks, sewing for benevolent purposes, and charitable quilting activity. West Circle canceled due to illness in members' families.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Barney Hubbson
Maren
H. H.on
Edna Harris
Meédamés
R. E. Booker
J. C. Wilson
Marvin Cowan
J. M. Garner
R. M. Stevenson
Mable Beauchamp
Buckner
Dan Bowie
Keith Meredith
Kenneth Slack
Mesdames
B. A. Tolliver
K. Slack
W. P. Fulgim
Barneys
Hubbs
Earl Estes
G. C. Parker
R. B. Norman
Archie Ross
R. B. Harlan
J. F. Irvin
Bro. Garner
East Circle
Gid Rowden
Sid Cowan
Budaly
Wright
Buddy Thompson
Burkett Richardson
Jim Prewit
South Circle
Rialto Theatre Bulletin Next Week Schedule
Monday and Tuesday Reebeo Daniels stars in Singed Wings a Paramount picture Wednesday and Thursday D W Griffiths American institution The Birth of a Nation Friday and Saturday Gilenn Hunter Ernest Torrence and May McAvoy in West of the Water Tower Coming February 16 17 Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood The boss mentions he thinks of his wife not under his control
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Reebeo Daniels
Paramount
D. W. Griffith
American Institution
Gilenn Hunter
Ernest Torrence
May McAvoy
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Mr. and
Mrs. F. Hi. Ryan
United States
Barstow
Missionary Society
Hes
Ness
T. EL. Glass
Rialto Theatre Bulletin
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