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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
4
History of Pecos Valley papers and consolidation with dates and editors. Notes on ownership Bar ney Hubbs and F Fancher Bell with roles. Publication deadlines, office in Pecos Texas, post office rules, and subscription rates: two dollars yearly or one dollar for six months, advance.
Writers urge a heavier schedule of games due to club costs fan demand and the benefit of a weekly home game. June brings home college folks, weddings and vacations while city drainage fixes remain a concern to improve bus safety and flood flow.
Rain left pools that breed mosquitoes and swarm homes in weeks. A policy to drain standing water within a mile of town could save a trivial sum and end the torment of bites and itchy welts this summer. Consider sanitation action soon.
E J Evans of San Francisco urges ending rubber worry by planting rubber trees along both sides of the Panama Canal in two strips, 50 miles long and 10 miles wide, as a government enterprise. He notes private enterprise limits and cites European government ventures, while suggesting Mexico offers ideal soil and labor for rubber growth.
The piece argues tax relief should start at state and local levels. It cites the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers, and Secretary Mellon, claiming federal aid shifts tax burden. It urges local officials to curb extravagance or face continued levy increases.
A portrait of Calvin Coolidge praised for frugality across his career. The piece notes his saving habit from law days through governorship and vice presidency, highlighting a $75,000 salary and claims he saves more than half as president. It attributes his restraint to New England thrift and minimal White House living.
The Church of Christ holds services each Sunday at 11 o clock in Barstow Texas. The gathering follows a traditional Lord s Day schedule with worship and fellowship for attendees and residents alike.
Bible Study is at 10 a.m. Lord's Supper follows at 10 45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 at the residence of G E Dillon. A welcome to all.
Sunday School at 10 A M led by Supt G G Breen with morning sermon at 11 on Who is my neighbor The Christian Endeavor meets at 630 P M and the evening service at 800 P M with The Two Souls as the subject Ladies Auxiliary gathering Tuesday at 345 led by Pastor R A Dawson
Beginning June 6 a series of Gospel Meetings will be held by Evangelists F. B. Sheppard and Mc Gaughey of Abilene. Bible study at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. All services take place under a tent instead of the Legion Hall. All are welcome.
Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10 A M led by H H Johnson Superintendent. 11:00 A M service by Pastor with subject Dont Forget Thy God. B Y P U at 7 30 P M with Junior Intermediate and Senior youths. Sermon at 5 50 P M: Clothing that Pleases God. Weekly activities include Jr G A Monday 4 P M at leader Mrs Kiser home and W M S Circles Tuesday. Jr R A at 4 P M Wednesday church groups and prayer meeting The Prayer Life of Jesus is King at 8 30 P M. Jr Y W A Friday at Mrs Peers. All invited by I V Garrison Pastor.
A humorous dialogue features Sap asking if coffee tastes like weak bean juice and Sappo replying that the drink is weak in the bean, turning on coffee taste with a playful pun.
The notice lists church events at First Methodist Church with Supt Fred P. Holt and Pastor Walter H. Vanderpool including preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. plus a 7:45 p.m. league meeting, inviting all to attend. A separate item notes a lost black mule about 850 pounds with a $10 reward for recovery from Frank Seay in Toyah, Texas. Also advertised are a New Perfection 4-burner Oil Stove for sale by Mrs. Birge Holt in Barstow and Maye's Cash Grocery delivery and rush orders.
Slim Sasspoole contends the phrase is a figure of speech equating it with a married woman. The remark prompts discussion on language use and social implications in the town.
Mrs Birge Holt and Mrs Schouten were honored at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mesdames Ralph Sparks and Mable Beauchamp at Mrs I Sparks home. The charming setting featured sweet peas and the guest list included A A Kinney Los Angeles Bowser Saragosa Ora Pruett Los Angeles O J Bryan M W Collie Monroe Kerr D K Tudor H B Prickett J E Starley J W Moore Tom McClure W W Runnels K M Regan Adams H C Roberson Lillie Cole Schouten W W Dean L W Anderson.
The Pecos Enterprise mentions a rush service offered by Maye's Cash Grocery with sales noted at two dollars per year for the paper.
W B Oates of Pecos Texas withdraws from the common law company or Trust Estate of Ira J Bell and Company. He no longer is a member or interested in the assets or properties. The declaration of trust is on record in Reeves County Deed Records Volume 53 Page 625. Witnessed May 21, 1926.
Lease listing for a fenced square block in Reeves County 25 miles east of Pecos. Annual rent $175.00 with a one to three year term. Contact H. T. Hodge Box 121 Abilene Texas for details.
The Enterprise announces candidate entries for office as authorized by the Democratic preliminaries of Reeves County dated July 24, 1926.
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