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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
5
Pecos residents and visitors populate the week with trips across Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma. Carlsbad Fort Worth Denver and Albuquerque are among places referenced as families friends and workers travel or reunite.
Prima donna Cyrena Vat Gordon of the Chicago Opera company advocates flapper era wellness, arguing women must combine dieting with exercise and outdoor living. She claims youth and beauty depend on careful eating and lists two dishes she favors Celery and Cheese Casserole and Chicken a la King, with detailed recipe steps and kitchen tips.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hubbs died Thursday morning twenty six hours after birth. Despite medical effort and family support the child did not recover. Funeral services were held at the cemetery at 4 P M with Rev. Garrison officiating.
Dr J A Leeman writes from Brownfield that his daughter was seriously ill upon arrival but later showed favorable signs of recovery. He enjoyed the trip and sends best regards to numerous friends.
The Needle and Thread Club welcomed Miss Isis Alexander last Saturday. Although many members were away for the summer, attendees included Misses Anna Evelyn Roberson Mery Ward Alsia Posey with guests Misses Adelaide Johnson and Mary Catherine Couch. The afternoon featured Forty-two and an ice course was served.
Tuesday an all day picnic at Phantom Lake enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McElroy and several friends with swimming and lunch. Monday Wesley Bible Class gathered at Mrs. W. B. Humphries home. next meeting set for August 3 at the Harkness sisters’ home. The Methodist ladies hosted an ice cream social at Luckett Hotel raising funds. Mrs. Theo Andrews hosted a surprise bridge party in honor of Mrs. A. H. Smith of Winters. guests included Mrs. A. Ruhrup and others. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smith, former Toyah residents, are visiting E. B. Daniels’ family and friends this week.
A regional view notes 12,000,000 youths entering new grades while 10 to 25 percent repeat a grade due to failures. Parents can help by addressing health, home study conditions, and attendance. The article cites psychology supports success through achievement and urges coordinated support from families and schools.
On June 15 1928 J B Heard of Reeves County Texas executed a deed of trust to Pecos Valley State Bank Pecos Texas covering multiple 640 acre tracts and 160 acre undivided interest securing a promissory note for 4865 57 due July 28 1928 with J A Crane named as Trustee.
Public auction scheduled July 14 1925 in Pecos City Reeves County Texas for all Reeves County Abstract Company property including desks file cabinets ledgers and maps. Sale conducted by Sheriff B B Kiser and deputy Louis Roberson under order of sale issued July 20 1925 to satisfy a $766 debt plus costs in Pecos Land Company vs Reeves County Abstract Company.
The Pecos Valley State Bank insolvency led to liquidation by the Texas Banking Commissioner. J B Heard defaulted on a note for 5766.29 dollars with 10 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees. The trustee will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1928 at Pecos City courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy the debt. Proceeds go to payment of the note.
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