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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
4
A historical note shows the Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidation date in 1925. It lists owners Barney Hubbs and Fancher Bell with roles, publication details, public notice of deadline for copy, and subscription rates including one year two dollars and six months one dollar.
The playful line imagines a warm season and the nuisance of mosquitoes. Authorities or communities are not named, but the tone hints at public interest in managing pests as summer approaches.
A reflective piece laments the Ball Team's year shift in play and questions how many Sundays have passed since setbacks. It urges action to address a recurring problem, notes neglect of a praised but decayed street pile, and criticizes careless disregard until weather or other forces clear it.
A speaker urges college alumni to return home and build a stable life. He emphasizes turning home into a welcoming place after college, away from restless routines. Sane recreation is proposed as the best method to settle down and create a lasting, wholesome home environment.
The passage advocates building an open air pavilion with an orchestra for a weekly dance for parents and children. It promotes better parent child contact and suggests a well supervised social as an alternative to idle time and complaining at home.
A town urges creating a simple open pavilion for student summer amusement. It would host dancing plays card parties and meetings under one roof with chaperones to keep events wholesome. Citing Carlsbad beach pavilion as model it argues such gatherings boost morale and family harmony.
The Barstow Church of Christ holds services every Lord's Day at 11 o'clock. The notice lists Barstow Texas as the location and indicates regular weekly worship times for parishioners and visitors.
Bible Study at 10 a m and the Lord s Supper at 10 45 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 at the residence of G B Dillon. Welcome to all.
The First Christian Church will host morning services led by evangelist Rev. Claude Wingo of Wills Plant. He will conduct the morning sermon and all are invited to attend.
Evangelist F B Shepherd and C E McGaughey will continue revival gatherings at the American Legion Hall each evening at S:30. Courtesy of the Ministerial Alliance, there will be no services at local churches on Wednesday and Sunday nights in May to allow attendance at the meeting. A cordial Christian welcome awaits all attendees.
Sunday School at 10 A M led by Supt G G Breen Morning Service at 11 A M on The Work Of The Church Evening Service at 8 30 P M with A Definite Purpose Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday at 3 45 P M Pastor R A Dawson.
Sunday School starts at 10 AM led by Fred Pp Holt. Preaching at 11 AM. League at 7 45 PM. No evening service due to Church of Christ meeting in Legion Hall. Reminder to attend in the house of the Lord. Pastor Watter H Vanderpoot invites all.
First Baptist Church plans Sunday School at 10 A M led by H H Johnson Superintendent. Morning service at 11 A M on Don’t Forget Thy God with pastor. Evening sermon at 8:30 P M on Clothing that Pleases God. B Y P U groups and junior activities through the week. I V Garrison pastor invites all to attend.
A playful exchange shows Mandy teasing Ebenezer over a forgiven moment as she rests her relieved smile and jokes about attention, while Ebenezer responds with casual bemusement about the moment and the humor of forgiveness.
Social circles in Pecos feature a Charming Bridge Breakfast hosted Tuesday by Mrs Herbert Prickett honoring Mrs Brige Holt of Barstow. Sweet peas perfumed the rooms as a two course breakfast was served at nine. Five bridge games followed with high score won by Mrs J W Moore and consolation by Mrs Runnels. Guests included Mrs Holt, Mrs Wolfolk, Mrs Tudor, and several Barstow and Saragosa residents.
A court sentenced the defendant to 20 years at hard labor. The remark “I’ll bet that’ll hold him for a while” reflects the courtroom mood and the anticipated impact of the sentence.
W B Oates of Pecos Texas withdraws from the common law company known as the Trust Estate of Ira J Bell & Co He states he severed all connection with the company and its assets and claims no interest in its properties The declaration of trust is on record in Reeves County Texas Deed Records Volume 53 Page 625 Witnessed May 21 1926.
Glenn Hampton of Big Lake Texas advertises his home on Second Street for sale with quick sale implied by reduced price. Includes note prices right for a fast transaction.
The Enterprise publishes authorized candidate announcements for office, subject to Reeves County Democratic Preliminary action on July 24, 1926.
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