Ima Durdin Wins Lincoln Essay Contest at Pecos High
Miss Ima Durdin, senior at Pecos High School, won the Lincoln essay contest and a bronze medal from Chas. Manahan Jewelry Co. for a piece on Abraham Lincoln. The judges praised the essay, detailing Lincoln’s early life, education, and rise, and noting his political career and presidency.
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Ima Durdin
Pecos
Chas. Manahan Jewelry Company
Abraham Lincoln
J. W. Moore
J. E. Starley
L. H. Thompson
R. H. Gray
A. A. Kinney
The
Camber of Commerce
Illinois Watch Co
Chas. F. Manahan
United States
Nolan Creek
Hardin County
Kentucky
Thomas Lincoln
Rockingham County
Virginia
Abraham
Nancy Hanks
Indiana
Sangamon River
Lincoln
Washington
Pecos City to Elect Two Aldermen in April 1927
Notice proclaims an election in Pecos City for two aldermen to serve two years. Voting takes place April 5, 1927, at City Hall from 8 AM to 7 PM. Presiding Judge M. W. Collie, Assistant Judge B. G. Smith, and clerks Mrs. Marian S. Hudson and Mrs. H. L. Magee appointed. Dated February 1927 by Mayor J. W. Moore.
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Pecos City
M. W. Collie
B. G. Smith
Marian S. Hudson
H. L. Magee
Rev Chas Smith Seeks Junior College Donation
Rev Chas B Smith of Riverside California urged First Christian Pecos and Toyah Christian Church congregations to support the Christian Church of Texas junior colleges Randolph College Cisco and Carr Burdette College Sherman. He cited need for dormitories and endowment to expand facilities and access while maintaining moderate tuition for two years of academic work aligned with state standards.
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The
Christian Church of Texas
Chas. B. Smith
Riverside
Calif
First Christian Church of
Pecos
Christian Church
Toyah
Randolph College of
Cisco
Carr-Burdette College of Sherman
Smith
Dowment
State Board of Education
M W Collie Enjoys Surprise Stag Dinner Party
In a surprise to M. W. Collie his wife hosted a stag dinner party Tuesday honoring him. The enchilada supper pleased guests who later played four tables of bridge. Dishes were served by Mrs. Collie with help from Mrs. Drane Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Kerr. Guests included Dr. Jim Camp Dr. C J Bryan Albert Sisk Chas Mahahan J A Drane Tom McClure J E Starley Mike Neiderkorn H G Russell Monroe Kerr W W Dean Harry Hinkle Clarence Bell Herbert Prickett and Harry Anderson.
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M. W. Collie
Collie
Drane
Dean
Kerr
Jim Camp
C. J. Bryan
Albert Sisk
Chas. Manahan
J. A. Drane
Tom McClure
J. E. Starley
Mike Neiderkorn
H. G. Russell
Monroe Kerr
W. W. Dean
Harry Hinkle
Clarence Bell
Herbert Prickett
Harry Anderson
Charity Should Travel Beyond Home Boundaries
The saying suggests charity starts at home but should extend beyond it to help others. It argues that generous acts can and should reach distant people and places through deliberate effort and broader caring.
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Charity
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Business Directory
George K. Stayton
Barstow, Texas
R. L. Parker
General Insurance Agency
Toyah, Texas
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Pecos Abstract Co
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Brocat’s Barber Shop
B. H. Palmer
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Pecos Mercantile
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First Nat’l Bank Bldg
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