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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
1
A Saturday hail storm in Pecos dropped stones up to base large and blanketed a 15 mile by 50 mile area. Roofs shattered, windows broken, and cars damaged across town and nearby farms. Falls caused hundreds of thousands in damage, with repairs and glasswork underway as rain followed and sun returned.
Highway work on Bankhead between Pyote and Barstow advances toward completion under Fred P. Holt. Rock blasting, detours via the old hill road, and a large crew speed the paving as sections from Pecos to the state line receive more equipment and attention to place the highway in good condition.
Mr and Mrs Lacy Duncan and two children from Silver City New Mexico passed through Alabama on their way home to visit her brother John Oglesby and family. Mrs GH R Swink of Wilcox Arizona mother of Mrs Oglesby, who had been visiting, returned home with the Duncan party.
Cecil Wheat and W. C. Hudson purchased The Moorhead Cafe and begin their first business venture. They retain the present name for now, hire two new waitresses, add dishes including Spanish fare, and promise immediate service and excellent food. Both Pecos boys educated at Pecos High School, they seek patronage and pledge attentive service.
Knights of Pythias held a large Sunday picnic at the Alamo Country Club with an estimated hundred months of barbecue salad cake pie and drinks. Most local members attended with families and friends while O C Weatherby arrived from his ranch to visit.
Obituary honors Dr J A Leeman M D veteran of the Civil War and Texas pioneer who died Sunday morning March 21 at age 85 after weeks of illness. Born January 26 1841 in Graves County Kentucky he moved to Honey Grove Texas in 1857 and fought for the Confederacy before practicing medicine across Hunt Delta and Hopkins counties. He served the Texas Woman’s College and Masonic Widow and Orphan Home in Fort Worth and left a lasting legacy as a physician and community leader.
Henry T. Fletcher District Governor of the 42nd Rotary International district met Pecos Chamber of Commerce members Tuesday afternoon. He explained aims, qualifications and process for organizing a Pecos Rotary Club and discussed advisability of establishing a local chapter.
Flames shot to the ceiling of the Moorhead cafe Tuesday from a faulty coffee urn. Patrons and managers fled as Wheat and Hudson, the new owners, arrived and quenched the blaze. No damage beyond smoke smudges on the wall.
In Reeves County the World Well and Schooler Well resume drilling as Crane County gains attention for the Church and Field Well which yielded 300 barrels. Other operations include Humble and Dixie wells progressing, while Deep Rock and Gulf wells face setbacks and potential abandonments.
Free picture show and annual meeting at the theatre drew a large Pecos crowd. Officers were elected by acclamation with Clarence Bell as president and Dr Camp as vice president. nine directors were named for the board. Speakers stressed cotton cattle oil and irrigation prospects and urged community cooperation for future growth.
Reeves and Ward Counties P T A groups will hold a joint meeting Saturday morning at 10 30 at Toyah. The program features prayers music readings minutes reports and discussions on child welfare schools and health with speakers from Barstow Pecos Grandfalls Toyah Saragosa and Ward County plus a report of nominating committee and officers election
Mrs Hall announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Reeves and Loving Counties subject to Democratic Primaries on July 24. Widow of late Fred Hall, she notes her ability to support her children and manage office duties with energy and care, urging citizens to grant her friendly consideration and influence.
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