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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
8
A series of local civilian notes covers travel visits by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Willoughby to Toyah and business to Valentine, Pecos and Houston. Other items report Stella Richards’s tonsillitis, Mabel Nold’s visit with relatives near Ochava NM, Major Bomar’s improving health, and upcoming Methodist chicken dinners in Pecos.
Mrs. Lacy Mitchell a graduate with a B M degree and a recognized musician will open a music class at her home on Monday the 21st. Those wishing to study during the summer under an experienced teacher should see Mrs. Mitchell at 38 31.
Pecos friends announce the marriage of Thomas Blake Anderson and Orleen Houx Hunt on April 14 1923 in Dallas Texas. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson grew up in Pecos and studied there the last two years. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Hunt longtime Dallas residents, active in business and society. The Enterprise extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Charlie Wilson died at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Blake after a short illness. He was 74 and has no surviving relatives. A Civil War veteran, he was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery after funeral services at the Blakes residence conducted by Rev L Thurston with assistants Rev M Garner and J L Spears.
Mrs. W. W. Dean hosted seven tables of players for the Thursday Bridge Club. High score was by Mrs. Dean with Mrs. David Tudor in second. An ice course followed, hosted with Mrs. H. B. Prickett assisting. next meeting planned with Mrs. J. A. Drame and guests including Mrs. Chas. Manahan Mrs. John Baker Mrs. Jack Wingate Mrs. H. R. Anderson Mrs. Statin of Corpus Christi and Miss Bisbee of Minneapolis Minnesota.
Fire destroys Mrs. Claudia Seay s Toyah home though largely insured. Families move to Pecos and Amarillo with sympathy sent to bereaved Pier family after the death of Mackowell Pier Jr. Blounts depart Gatesville and Houston for new homes as local community offers best wishes.
The piano and voice classes of Mrs. Lillian Butler and Mrs. C B Jordan present their annual commencement recital Friday at 8 30 p m May 11 at the Baptist Church. The public is invited.
Local market advertises house made chili featuring fresh and cured meats. City Market promotes its own chili recipe using in house meats.
The article outlines a special eleven o'clock service program to review two years of progress led by Rev Garner with talks by deacons and the Sunday School superintendent. It also notes the Pecos El Paso District Women’s Missionary Union annual meeting on May 9 and 10 and urges bird conservation and stricter laws.
Infants will be baptized at the Methodist Church during the early preaching hour next Sunday. Several have expressed intent to present their little ones and are urged to do so in covenant with the Lord. A suitable sermon will be given by L. L. Thurston, pastor.
The Junior Christian Endeavor Committee on social affairs held a picnic for 28 children yesterday afternoon at the Alamo play grounds. Several ladies from the church acted as chaperones.
Mr T A Randall turned 77 on April 25 as Judge and Mrs Ben Randall hosted a dinner for him and 10 old comrades amid war stories and kukluxer talk. The note also recalls local insurance ads promising home protection and a tornado hail policy.
A compact reader note invites patrons to visit the City Market for food offerings. The message emphasizes tasty options and local dining appeal.
Laundry service offered with phone contact for pricing and pickup. Local ad emphasizes affordable rates and convenient service.
A Farm Journal view argues insects are mankind’s greatest enemy, citing species count and rapid reproduction. It notes humans kill birds to protect crops, yet struggle to curb insect ravages with only temporary success.
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