Local Texas Weeklies Consolidated News Names
The Pecos Valley News and related papers trace their origins from 1887 to 1925 with consolidations of Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Record Enterprise and Gusher and May 16 1925. Owners Mrs Gail S Bell and Barney Hubbs run the publication with Hubbs as editor. Advertising rates list 36 cents per inch for display, 10 cents per line for readers, 25 cents minimum, and 5 cents per word for classified wants.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Pecos Gusher
Enterprise and Gusher
Back to Form as Paper Plans Improvements
A newspaper explains it has returned to six columns and aims to improve the paper within thirty days. Editor Hubbs notes his limits while announcing associate Bell will join, hoping readers support and cooperative feedback will boost news service and overall betterment for the community.
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Colums
Hubbs
Bell
Vacation Time and the Value of Rest
The piece argues that summer leisure is natural and beneficial for all social groups, not just youth or the working class. It notes relaxation helps people forget responsibilities and that resort areas offset business losses. It urges fostering rest and play for families and employees.
Keep Climbing Watch An Aeroplane Soar and Fall
A descriptive piece traces an aeroplane climbing toward the zenith with a powerful motor, then quieting as the rotor stops and the craft sails briefly before resuming height. The plane then banks gracefully, but faces a choice to climb higher or descend, ending with a descent toward the earth.
Life of a man and community rise with effort
The passage likens individual and community life to a flying machine. It warns that halting personal effort or communal initiative leads to mediocrity. Improvement requires dedicating leisure to intellectual pursuits and building community spirit to elevate Pecos above the average.
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Pecos
New Pickford Film Draws Big Local Interest at Rialto
Mary Pickford appears in a new version of Tess of the Storm Country at the Rialto Theatre starting Monday. The celebrated star enlivens the drama with acclaimed versatility and a strong supporting cast including Lloyd Hughes Gloria Hope David Torrence Forrest Robinson Danny Hoy Jean Hersholt Gus Saville and Madame De Badamere.
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Mary Pickfoni
United Artists
Rialto Theatre
Miss Pickford
Stair
Tess
Miss Pickfond
Lloyd Hughes
Harold Lockwood
Gloria Hope
Teola Graves
David Torrence
Forrest Robinson
Danny Hoy
Jean Hersholt
Gus Saville
Madame de Badamere
Dumb Dan Again Lecturer Who was John Bun mm yan
A fragment notes a lecture gimmick by Dumb Dan asking who John Bun yan was, mentioning a chiropodist in Kalamazoo and a back row quip. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event, date, or identifiable actions beyond the joke.
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Dumb Dan
John Bun
Yan
Kalamazoo
McCoy Pruett Aged Seven
Poem memorializes seven year old McCoy Pruett with tender lines about his sunny nature, blessed charm, and bright voice. It describes a sudden loss, Heaven’s sorrow, and the family’s grief as they sense his guiding presence beyond the grave.
How About You Question Sparks Lighthearted Banter
A playful exchange asks a speaker about their stance on an evolution question. The responder quips that they have stood on two feet since about fourteen months old, delivering a humorous take on the topic.
Witty Exchange Sparks 102 Year Old Telephone Booth Gag
A pair of quipsters discuss a man aging 102 as he exits a telephone booth. Visitor asks how old he was when he entered, prompting a playful needling response about time and aging.
Perfectly Natural Home-town Visitor
A hometown chatter asks about Clem Crowley who has moved away last week. The reply says he entered a soap paneyee and cleaned up in his new home.
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Clem Crowley
Barstow Church of Christ Announces Sunday Schedule
The Church of Christ in Barstow Texas invites attendance on Sundays with services at eleven o’clock, Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m. The Big Brotherhood Class meets at Pecos Auto Company at ten o’clock with the lesson The Church in Antioch Acts 11 29 30. The Bitter Curse of Sin and What’s Your Name are among sermon topics. Walter H Vanderpool is the pastor.
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Brotherhood
Pecos Auto Company
Antioch
Walter H. Vanderpool
Pecos Nine Defeats Grandfalls 8-5 In Tight Clash
Pecos edges Grandfalls 8 to 5 as Carlock guides Pecos hitters and Dean works the mound. Pruett and Carlock drive runs for Pecos while Grandfalls struggles to string hits, with errors shaping the score.
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Grandfalls
Puckett
Pecos
Danield
Carlock
Pruett
Estes
Burkholder, R
Burkholder
Biggs
Wadley
Daniels
Grand Falls
Dean
Sutton
Caroline
Cer
Youn
P. Dean
Sitton
Snelson
C. Dean
Young
White
Parkholder
Litton Pukett
J. Burkholder
Cox
Puckres
Palmer
Regan
Pecos High School Status Affirmed Despite Rumors
Canyon Texas June 8 1925 JOE R HUMPHREY states rumors that Pecos Public Schools risk loss of high school credits are unfounded and presents Texas state requirements for four year high schools. He notes Pecos meets or exceeds standards including three high school teachers, 9 month terms, 16 graduation units, and library costs. Pecos is cited as one of the best ranking schools in West Texas.
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Canyon
Texas
State Department
Pecos
West Texas
Joe R. Humphrey
Official 1925 Schedule for Church Baseball League
The 1925 schedule lists matchups among Christians Baptists and Methodists with games on June 16 23 30 July 7 14 21 28 August 4 11 18 25 and September 1. Clarence Bell is president Victor Henefent manager and Chas Matahan secretary treasurer attest the document.
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Church Baseball
Methodists
Baptists
Christians
Christian Vs. Baptist
Clarence Bell
Victor Henefent
Blonde Bess Opines On Tom’s Wrapped Up State
Blonde Bess voices opinion that it is natural for Tom to be all wrapped up in something, hinting at speculation about his mood or circumstances. The remark reflects social gossip and personal curiosity in the column.
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Bess
Tom
California
J. C. Wilson
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Gail S. Bell
Barney Hubbs
Coust
NEW Pickford Film
McCoy Pruett
McCoy
Heaven
Sweet McCoy
Church of Christ
Barstow
First Methodist Church
Grandfalls Rivermen
Pecos’ Ball Club
Baptist
Methodist
Chas. F. Matahan
Sec
Treas
Ed Otto
Toyah
A. W. Hosie
M. A. Dardin
Hardin Ross
The
Michigan
I. E. Smith
L. A. Richards
Otto
T. H. Bomar
Oan
E. L. Collings
Pecos Drug Company
Resell, Sone
Stool's Dry Goods Store
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