Pecos Orchestra Rehearsal Faces Tuning Discords
The Pecos orchestra’s sixteenth rehearsal shows wind instruments out of tune with the piano, forcing a move to practice at churches for A-440 pitch. Visiting players from Toyah and Barstow aided tuning as three new selections were studied and the group expanded with new members day by day.
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Pecos
Christian Church
Presser
Conservatory
Lake
Thomas
Robert Simpson
Torah Orchestra
Pecos Orchestra
Toyah
Barstow
Pecos Orchestra Helps Tribute to Dad Lynn
The Pecos orchestra quickly raised eight dollars in a floral offering for the memory of Dad Lynn. Director Harp recorded the names as the Tri-City Symphony conducted the tribute, noting the gathering took under three minutes and praising the orchestra for its spirit and willingness to join the Tri-City effort.
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Pecos Orchestra
Tri-City Symphony
Lynn
Harp
Milford Howard Earning Lead Role in Pecos Orchestra Cornet Section
Milford Howard of the cornet section has advanced to rehearsals with Pecos orchestra. He sometimes misplaces fingering like other advanced pupils, but overall he produces correct tones and timing. The staff believes he will become one of the best cornetists in the ensemble.
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Milford Howard
Pecos
Regular Q and A Rehearsal Brings Jazzed Up Practice
Director Harp led a Monday night rehearsal with questions on musical topics to the orchestra. Chords and Dis-Chords praised the idea and urged making the Q and A a regular feature, even if it means trimming a piece.
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Harp
Miss Ezell Joins Pecos Orchestra As Mellophone Player
Miss Helen Ezell becomes the sole mellophone player in the Tri City Symphony and has enrolled with the Pecos orchestra this week. Her bright instrument and quick start promise she will join rehearsals very soon.
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Helen Ezell
Tri-City
Pecos
Cowan Trails Sidney in Instrument Progress
W. D. Cowan shows fine progress on slide trombone but faces tougher work to match Sid ney’s pace on the violin. The comparison highlights budding talent and the challenge of reaching a peer’s mastery.
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W. D. Cowan
Sidney
Barstow Orchestra Rehearsal With Thirty Players
Barstow orchestra held a strong rehearsal last Tuesday with twenty four members present. The Barstow section of the Tri City Symphony strains to close the lead held by Toyah. Pecos seeks to overtake Barstow in a friendly tag like contest.
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Barstow
Tri-City
Slack Considers Change To Wind Section For Clarinet
It is rumored Monroe Slack of the Pecos orchestra may quit the cigar box section to join the wind section. He contemplates studying the clarinet, a demanding but beautiful instrument with range from E below the staff to G an octave above.
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Monroe Slack
Pecos
Slack
Tri City Symphony Set for Public Recital Tour
The Tri City Symphony plans its first public recital as a unit with performances in Pecos on Thursday April 25 Toyah on Friday April 25 and Barstow on Friday May 2. The program includes Overture King Lear Apple Blossoms Roberts Melody in F Rubinstein Love’s Sweet Longing Clark Garden of Roses Verdi Trovatore Engelmann Melody of Love Teddy Bears Picnic Bratton Reading American Bugler and more, with possible small changes.
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Tri-City Symphony Orchestra
Pecos
Toyah
Barstow
Roberts
Rubinstein
Clark Garden of Roses
Bitter Boy Scout Band
Engelmann Teddy Bears
Picni
Bratton
Reading
Boy Scout Band
American Bugler
Lake
Trio of young bass violinists join Tri City Symphony
Mrs H. H. Johnson of Pecos and Miss Ruth Allen of Barstow are the coming Tri City Symphony double bass violin players. They are making fine progress and like their instruments, which is the important requisite to success in a musical way.
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H. H. Johnson
Pecos
Ruth Allen
Barstow
Tri-City Symphony
Tri City Symphony Gains Fresh Talent For Rehearsals
Prospects for the Tri-City Symphony improve as new talent arrives. Beginners show progress while Miss Ruby Peer and Miss Callie Rees prepare to join the choirs and orchestra on violin. Milford Howard and John Hiddon Jr. will soon hold cornets in rehearsals.
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Tri-City
Ruby Peer
Callie Rees
Milford Howard
John Hibdon, Jr
Directors Harp to Return for Toyah Rehearsals
Director and Mrs Harp missed Toyah rehearsals for two weeks due to bad weather and Mr Lynn’s funeral but will return this week to prepare for the big Friday session.
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Harp
Toyah
Lynn
Parents Invited to Observe Child Lessons at Studio
Mr and Mrs Harp request that parents of students visit the studio to watch lessons. They note that many parents cannot appreciate their children’s progress without seeing the lessons firsthand.
Tri City Symphony Seeks More Bass Violins and Cellos
The Toyah Pecos Barstow group totals four bass violins and seven cellos with hopes Pecos will have about three bass violins and six cellos this fall. The Tri City Symphony played at Richard Lynn’s funeral in Pecos last Saturday earning praise for simple hymns and a moving tribute.
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Tri- City
Toyah
Barstow
Pecos
Richard Lynn
Mr. Lynn
Young Man's Opportunity In Cotton Classing Centers Texan Growth
The article urges young people to train as Public Cotton Classers in Tyler College Texas, highlighting large cotton output and losses from misgrading. It notes state exams, licensure, potential jobs across towns, and a four week training promise to offset costs. It also previews state land grants fueling railroad expansion.
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Markets and Warehouse Department
L. E. Dowd
State Board of Examiners
Aaron Sapiro
National Marketing Association
South
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Harrisburg
Window Glass See Hendricks
For window glass see W. A. Hendricks. 21-tf.
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W. A. Hendricks
Riddles on the Human Body by Anon
A whimsical meditation asks where to buy a cap for the knee and a key to the tock of hair. It ponders eyes as pupils, the crown, bridge of the nose, and other body parts as if subjects of inquiry and craft.
All Things Come Right From Pluck
Poem asserts that all things resolve in time and endure hardships as tests of courage. It claims sorrow hides blessing, success may be late, and final rest comes with enduring love, ending with the line that the darkest hour holds the brightest light.
They Get It Young Conductor Questioned Fare
A bus encounter features a young girl asking an elderly conductor about age, followed by her bold reply that she will pay full fare. The exchange highlights drive and humor in a public transit moment.
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