Former Pecos Pastor J B Cole Dies in El Paso
The Rev. J. B. Cole 76 longtime Baptist pastor and organizer who helped found 21 Texas churches died at his El Paso home after a yearlong illness. Born in Tennessee he came to Texas in 1883 and served Pecos Grandview Church El Paso along with leadership in the Baptist General Convention. Surviving are his widow two sons Rev J Fred Cole Birmingham Ala and John Cole San Angelo and three daughters Mrs W H Dorset Houston Lena and Ruby Cole El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Cole
First Baptist Church
Pecos
Grandview Baptist Chaureh
el Paso
Cole Alwys
Mr. Cole
Tennessee
Texas
Lillie Cole
Wylie Sue Cole
Perry Stigier
Annie Lou Cole
Ham
Ala
John Cole
San Angelo
Tex
W. H. Dorset
Houston
Lena
Ruby Cole
Paso
Paisano Camp Set to Open Sunday Near Alpine Marfa
Pecos residents prepare for the Paisano Encampment between Alpine and Marfa, heading this weekend to the Baptist camp meeting. The encampment runs from Sunday July 25 through Sunday August 4, with attendees citing the annual gathering.
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Pecos
Alpine
Marfa
Sundar
Law West of the Pecos Fights for Pecos Supremacy
The letter declares Pecos proud as it claims dominance over El Paso in a metaphorical contest. Ror Bean II of Pecos City Council is praised as a fearless fighter guarding Pecos water and pride, challenging outsiders to meet him under western code.
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Pecos
el Paso
Ror Bean II
Scouts Return From Louis Far Camp on Concho River Trip
Boy Scouts completed a three week stay at the Louis Far Camp about 31 miles west of San Angelo with 160 registered under A C Williamson of Sweetwater. Troop 67 led in camp neatness while Billy Ellis earned a knapsack from Dr Jamie L Kincannon. Merits in swimming rifle shooting and athletics were won by Pecos area Scouts and others from Sweetwater and nearby towns.
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Peess Boy Scouts
Louis Far
Concho River
San
Jamie L. Kincannon
Pecos
Billy Ellis
Fred Beauchamp
Jimmie O’quinn
Grandfalls
Billy Cole
Billy Beck
Charles Ward
Ray Monk
Rex Owens
Ollie Cranshaw
Billy Cole Roberson
Archer Teams from Tulsa Stop in Pecos En Route to California
Oklahoma state champions Archer Teams from Tulsa halted in Pecos Friday for rounds with H W Harnie en route to a national tournament in California. Manager T D Bryant leads the two two man teams. Haynie, tied to the Texas Archery Club, seeks Pecos to form a local team and competes by mail with Ft Worth partners.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Pecos
H. W. Harnie
California
T. D. Bryant
Haynie
Texas Archery Club
Ft. Worth
Unclear Page 1 Snippet About Uncle Sid
Fragments from Page 1 mention Uncle Sid with unclear context and no concrete events or names to identify. The readable text provides only fragmentary references without actionable details or dates.
Faithful Church Member Sid Passes Away
Early Methodist church member known as Uncle Sid. He sang in the choir served on the board of stewards and as a trustee. Active civic participant, regular Chamber of Commerce attendee, and beloved by children and elders alike.
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Methodist Church
Board of Stewards
Chamber of Commerce
Sid
New Boy Isaah Davis Black Born in Pecos
Isaah Davis Black was born July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Black of Pecos. The Enterprise offers congratulations to the family. Miss Audrew Whiteside of Comanche, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Young Bell, left for her home Saturday. Troop 67 members listed with Ollie Crenshaw and Troop 65 members with Tru man Meadows noted as leaders and instructors.
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Isaah Davis Black
J. A. Black
Pecos
Audrew Whiteside
Comanche
Billy Elis
Fred Beauchamp
Billy Beck
Billy Cole Roberson
Charlies Ward
Bobbie Wilcox
Johnnie Correll
Ollie Crenshaw
Claude Elkins
Rex Owens
Ray Monk
Billy Boles
Everett Scott
Derrell Glover
Cole Armstrong
Hart Haris
Truman Meadows
Farm Debt Conciliation Committee Formed in Reeves Area
A farm debt conciliation committee was chosen by W. R. Manning and Paul Davis to aid Reeves Ward and Loving counties. Members include Flord Brownlee chair J. W. Brooks H. P. Davis of Pecos and J. E. Eehols O. C. Majors Barstow E Hall Mentone. The panel will meet monthly at Pecos with Davis coordinating from San Angelo.
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W. R. Manning Ofustin
Texas Farm Debt
Paul Davis
San Angelo
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Flord Brownlee
H. P. Davis
J. W. Brooks
Pecos
J. E. Eehols
O. C. Majors
Barstow
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Manning
Webb Here Thursday to Celebrate Pecos Federal Building
Olie B. Webb, assistant to President Lancaster of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, visited Pecos to celebrate the cornerstone laying of the new federal building. He praised local workers led by S. Sparks, T. H. Bearnchamp, and Ken Regan, and noted crops along the railroad from Pecos to New Orleans look excellent. He recalled passenger travel improvements and likened the event to a great peace victory.
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Lancaster
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Pecos
Mr. Webb
Webb
Harold Scott and Family Visit Ruidoso and El Paso
Harold Scott and his family spent the week end traveling through Ruidoso and El Paso enjoying a brief leisure trip with stops in two western cities.
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Harold Scott
Ruidoso
el Paso
Pecos Cantaloupe Prospects Rise Despite Delays
Mr. Webb forecasts an excellent cantaloupe yield in the Pecos area this season. He notes the crops are late but in fine shape with better than fair stands, and he expects Pecos' reputation as a cantaloupe center to grow this year despite unseen potential setbacks.
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Webb
Pecos
Roper Range Giveaway At Grand Theatre Saturday
Hundreds view the $129.75 Roper Gas Range on display in the Grand Theatre lobby. Southern Union Gas Co and the Grand Theatre will give it away Saturday night at 9 30. Free tickets for adults 25 or 35 cents admission until the drawing.
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Southern Union Gas Co
Grand Theatre
Roper
Kitchen Shower For Bride At Mrs Wilcox Home
A kitchen shower honoring Mrs. Gage Van Horn Jr. the bride of the month was held at the home of Mrs. Roz Wilcox last Monday night with Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Panl Heiser hosting. Several score guests attended bringing remembrances for the honoree and enjoyed the evening.
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Roz Wilcox
Wilcox
Panl Heiser
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