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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
8
Mentone announces new life-saving training sessions beginning Monday at the town facility. Instruction covers rescue procedures and first aid with emphasis on safety and readiness for emergencies amid ongoing public health education.
A fragmented report outlines a government or agency process concerning multiple claimant checks and a slow pace for disbursements. It notes anticipated completion of the first pass and the need to review all claimants, adding that checks will be issued after final verification.
Reverend Abbott invites all to attend next Sunday's special service at the First Christian Chapel honoring mothers. A member of the Pekook Rotary Club will give a brief address about the meaning of motherhood and the church extends a cordial invitation to participate in the service dedicated to the blessed mother in the world.
A church program lists selections for Mother's Day services including a meditation titled Night With Abhan Malan and a offertory by Lalit Atles. Featured choir pieces include Behold Thy Vrhor ALa and Behold Thy Glory with responses and prayers.
The First Baptist Church invites all to two Mother’s Day services featuring a candle lighting, special selections led by Ralph Williams and Mes Witsen Nera, a tribute to departed mothers, and a Living Mothers service with choir and soloists. The program includes “Your Mother and Mine” and “Our Mothers Day” among other selections performed by the congregation.
Fragmentary OCR shows a church notice for First Baptist Church with mentions of Pastor and Sunday School in the morning service. Likely advertisement of regular worship schedule and offerings.
A garbled account reflects a Mother's Day service at a Methodist church with mentions of a message to mothers, a display, and community attendance. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on church activities and the celebration of mothers.
Fragmented OCR reads about hearings and actions at a court. Named individuals and dates are unclear but indicate judicial activity continuing over weeks. The article mentions a seat, a desk, and references to witnesses and motions.
A garbled note describes an attendance and a prelude to a winter procession or service. The text references Berseow and Nor Tove Peremar, with names like Ges, Gre Rowew and Wink Tomes Sec appearing as part of the damaged fragment.
Seventh grade students plan a puppet show titled Isekami te Beaasgie featuring student-made puppets. The act includes interludes with music and a pied audience, with teachers noting a lively program and a projected turnout.
Washington report says the Texas emergency highway program of 8.9 million dollars won federal approval. John Wood, chairman of the state highway commission, said work on major state and federal highways would begin almost immediately after a dispute over whether to use lateral roads was resolved. Officials estimate about 21.5 million dollars had already been spent and the rest would be spent quickly.
Grand jury in Ward County returns indictments against four men J B Green EG Yardrous J A Deaweedy and I R Oiles for the robbery of the Oytigeans State Bank. Suspects were captured after the May 1 robbery and held in Pees Texas awaiting trial. Trials expected next week with efforts to enter the vault noted.
A new one story stucco church building for the Assembly of God in Pecos is under construction by pastor H. A. Baird at the corner of 18th street and the Fort Stockton highway. Occupancy is expected by May 20 with a revival likely around June 1 and a special opening service announced.
E. E. Grove of Imperial was named tax assessor and collector for the Red Bluff Water Power Central District. The district includes seven local water improvement districts along the Pecos River in Loving Ward Reeves and Pecos counties. Grove was selected from four applicants, with ties to Reeves and Ward counties, and will maintain an office in Pecos while keeping Imperial as his home.
A fire late Thursday destroyed a plane belonging to Franky Sweetwater near the Federal Service 8, across the street from the post office. Firefighters struggled as flames spread rapidly, and the loss is yet to be assessed, with the purchase price uncertain.
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