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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
5
J. A. Crane arrived in Dallas after spending several days away on a business trip. He completed meetings and plans to resume normal duties at his office next week.
Van Zandt, a well known government officer, spent the week in Pecos attending Federal Court.
Earl Godeke came in town Monday from the ranch to spend the day on business and visit with friends.
Sid Kyle departed Wednesday evening for Sweetwater on a business trip to inspect cattle he intends to buy.
Spence Jowell and A F Redding of Midland spent Tuesday in Pecos on business and met many of their friends there.
Mrs Forehand of Carlsbad New Mexico spent several days this week visiting her son Elmer his wife and their grandson.
Mr and Mrs P D Reno of Taylor Texas arrived Monday of this week to make Pecos their home. Mr Reno is employed by Hollis Smith.
Mr and Mrs Willis McCutcheon were visitors in Pecos Monday arriving from their ranch in the Davis Mountains located in Texas.
Miss Hazel Berry spent Friday and Saturday in Pecos visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Collie and their sons, and Miss Warren Collings.
Uncle Billy Fonsville arrived Tuesday from Jal New Mexico on a combined business and pleasure trip and spent the day visiting many old friends.
Mrs Bill Hudson and her daughter spent the early part of the week in Pecos visiting relatives and friends, traveling from their home in Big Lake.
Sheriff Reeder Webb of Odessa attends Federal Court convention in Pecos and meets friends. Ranch visitors include Mrs. Sid Kyle and son Mac, Mrs. Ruth Phillips Steinhauser of Fort Worth with Eugene Parker, and Ed Vickers of El Paso returning to Pecos. County figures C O Finley, Judge B Frank Maag, and others travel for sales, Ford school, and business.
C W Goedeke arrived in town from the ranch Thursday reporting a real big rain sweeping his country and surrounding areas.
Miss Moreland of Greenville arrives for the week to take charge of the Chapman & Reese office and oversee routine duties.
Mrs Boatman of McCamey arrived early in the week to spend time with her friend Gyula Holder and his guest Miss.
D K Tudor of Slaton visits this week to see his father and many old friends. The Pecos native is popular in his hometown and has spent several days reconnecting with locals.
Miss Evelyn Slack returned Sunday from Amarillo after completing the course there and will be at the Pecos Company Rossard Co Mercantile ready to serve the patrons.
Bill Eddins comes back to Merkel after years living elsewhere. friends in the West of the Pecos city welcome his homecoming and express happiness at his return.
D C Sudderth of Snyder arrived Monday to take charge of the Pex OS Drug Company prescription department. He comes highly recommended and expects to make his home here as he is welcomed by the citizens.
Mrs Ethel Reynolds returns to Pecos from Midland to establish a home and join as head of the ladies department at the Kew Wadley Wilson Co. store, which will open soon.
Hon Henry E Webb state representative for the district visited Pecos Monday greeting old friends. He is a candidate for re election and is supported by many ardent friends across the district.
Miss Ruby Mae Beauchamp returns Sunday from Paris where she has been attending business school. She visited her sister Mrs Sharp and children while in Paris and intends to assist her father in work at the First National Bank.
The Intercounty Council P T A spring meeting convened in Barstow on April 20 with Mrs J B Young Toyah presiding. Highlights included a devotional by Tidwell and talks by Mrs Irby Dyer Barstow and Mrs J A Russell El Paso on district aims.
Notice states on August 12, 1927, the described owners placed in possession of the property and affected claimants whose names and addresses are unknown. Filing and sale actions accompany the public notice.
A 1928 notice states storage charges owed for a Kissel Truck engine 5718001 and Kissel body in Reeves County Texas, totaling 155 dollars, with 120 for storage and 35 for repairs. After 20 days notice, the car will be sold at public auction at Pete’s Service Station in Pecos to satisfy the claim.
Mrs. G Cardwell of El Paso visited her sister Mrs W M Robinson. District Po T A meeting near Barstow elected Mrs Young president. Families travel to Pecos Abilene Marfa and San Antonio for visits and vacations. Toyah faculty enjoyed a Pecos river fishing trip with Miss Morgan Moore Peer Ruhrup and others reporting a glorious time.
Mr and Mrs Milton Wadley are the proud parents of a baby boy born this morning May 4 weighing six pounds. This is their third son and he is healthy and fine looking, with friends extending congratulations and best wishes.
The East Circle hosted a Grandmothers Day program at Mrs. T Y Casey’s home with grandmothers in prominent roles. Mrs Casey spoke on The Grandmothers of the Bible and Mrs Collings on The 19th Century Woman while Misses Jean Anthony and Joyce Garrison handed bouquets. Afterward, cream and cake were served to guests.
H. L. Derrick and J. H. Yee join A. Fox and C. Johnson along with Garland Johnson and Ted Seay for the upcoming proceedings.
Judge and Mrs J E Starley announce the birth of a son on Sunday morning April 29. The infant weighed eight and a half pounds and is healthy. The mother is well and the family celebrates the new arrival with warm wishes.
Verdia Casey and Burton Morris of Monahans drove to Pecos on Wednesday afternoon and were involved in a noted local movement or event during their visit.
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