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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1926

Page

5

Pecos Busy Week Sees Wide Citizen and Oil Interest

Horals and Personal notes cover M B Murray, F B Baker, Joe Billingslea, and many Pecos visitors. Reports mention Levi London, Sid Kyle, Pat Wilson, Ida B. Hines, Jim Greyson, and Doug Hart among locals. Visitors include J C Wilson, Clarence Bell, Carl Shoults, F W Rabb, Sam Hill, Odell Collings, J W Thorp, and D K Tudor. Oil figures from Rio Grande Oil Co led by Lockhart entries, plus Rev M J Jackson arriving as new pastor. Armistice Day events and Allen Well progress draw local crowds and business.

Pecos School Honor Roll Names by Grade

Honor Roll for Pecos Schools lists students by grade for the year. Second Grade include Dama Ann Roberson Hazel Monce Charlie Medanich. Third Grade William Hanson. Fourth Grade Mary Catherine Couch. Fifth Grade Bobbie Collie. Sixth Grade Norabel Hollebeke. High School includes Auline Stephen Ruby Peer. The note mentions senior section movement and a student report incident with Mr. Thurston and a missing signature.

Dama Ann Roberson Hazel Monce Charlie Medanich William Hanson Mary Catherine Bobbie Collie Norabel Hollebeke Auline Stephen Ruby Peer

Oratorical bids sought for Junior Banquet catering

The Junior Class seeks bids from an external organization to cater the Junior and Senior Banquet. Bids may be sent to Miss Nell Brown, Secretary of the class. The Juniors spent Monday selling tickets for the show on Monday and Tuesday nights and half the proceeds will fund the banquet. Sophomores head to Ft Stockton for ball games and celebrate a shared victory, predicting both teams will beat Midland. non players support from the sidelines.

Nell Brown Ft Stockton Midland

Miss Helen Ezell Hosts Latin Club Party

The Latin Club of the High School met at Miss Helen Ezell's home Tuesday evening. A business session chose the club name Sociates Latina and featured a piano solo by Edith Hudson, a Roman dinner story by Virginia Thomas, plus a Latin word spelling game. Refreshments followed. The Fish class studies Italy and Roman customs, and recently received Spanish newspapers with life summaries of famous persons. They had a test on The Lady of the Lake and are studying composition.

Helen Ezell Sociates Latina Edith Hudson Virginia Thomas Italy

New Legion Head Leads Seventh Grade Holiday Cheer

The Seventh Legion announces two holidays, while Elizabeth Lilley is absent this week. In English contests the girls lead, and in Geography each child writes to a Texas city to aid study. Miss Nichols spoke last Friday and the Health Crusade continues with Phillip Harrison as mayor and Dick Slack and Evelyn Bowie as inspecting officers.

Elizabeth Lilley Texas Miss Nichols Phillip Harrison Dick Slack Evelyn Bowie Norabel Hollebeke

Catholic Ladies Bazaar Opens November 19

The Catholic Ladies announce their annual bazaar on November 19 offering a free chance to name a doll and a selection of Christmas presents at low cost. Proceeds support parish activities and charitable programs.

Annual Sale and Bazaar at Pecos Auto Company

The Ladies of the Christian Church announce their annual sale and bazaar on December 4 at the Pecos Auto Company. All are invited to attend and view the many attractive items for sale to support charitable purposes.

Ladies of the Christian Church Pecos Auto Company

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Mrs Heard Home

Mrs Jesse B Heard hosted the Twentieth Century Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Members discussed current events and Early Roman Art, then shared a salad plate at the close of the study hour. Attending were Mesdames Ira J Bell Clarence Bell N F Chapman Lilie Cole W W Dean R N Couch W R Glasscock J R Humphrey Max Krauskopf E H C Roberson and Ralph Williams.

Jesse B. Heard Twentieth Century Club

Electric Shop Decorated Inside and Out

Ye Electric Shop of M. W. Collie was painted inside and out this past week with interior decoration and finishing. The stock received a nicer display from the renovation. The shop now presents a white exterior with a scrubbed tidy look. Mr Collie has operated the small electrical shop for many years, handling electrical equipment and wiring problems.

M. W. Collie

Mrs Brownlee Hosts Delightful Thanksgiving Gathering

Mrs Brownlee delightedly entertained at 42 Thursday afternoon with Chrysanthemums and Thanksgiving decorations. High score by Mrs Taggart and Mrs Runnels, prize drawn by Mrs Runnels, bulbs presented by hostess. Mrs Murray won consolation prize a novelty pin. A two course luncheon and turkey candy favors were served. Guests included Cole, Taggart, Lilley, Patterson, Butler, Anthony, Dean, Kerr, Elmer Johnson, McClure, Oram Green, Hugh Roberson, Jordan, Geo Finley, Runnels, Garlic, Young, Murray and Carl Eddings.

Floyd Brownlee Mesdames Anthony Hugh Roberson Mesdames Cole Taggart Lilley Patterson Butler Anthony Dean Kerr Elmer Johnson McClure Oram Green Jordan Geo Finley Runnels Garlic Young Murray Carl Eddings

Brocat Barber Shop Adds Beauty Parlor

Mrs Dick Pierce now operates a beauty parlor at Brocat Barber Shop under the Le Mur system. She specializes in permanent waves, with a dedicated closed booth and upcoming equipment. The move follows Zimmer Barber Shop’s parlor closure, and Ms Pierce invites ladies to try the services, guaranteeing satisfaction.

Brocat Barber Shop Brocats Barber Shop Dick Pierce le Mur Ms. Pierce Zimmer

McClure and Hudson Entertain at Dinner Bridge

Mesdames Marion Snow Hudson and J. T. McClure hosted a Tuesday evening dinner bridge at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McClure. Chrysanthemums decorated the room as guests enjoyed a two course turkey dinner. A prize quiz went to Iran Bell. high score honors went to Mrs. O. J. Bryan and Hugh Roberson.

Tom McClure Marion Snow Hudson J. T. McClure Iran Bell O. J. Bryan Hugh Roberson

Merry Wives Club Hostess-Mrs. J. W. Moore

Round table discussion notes cover Biographical sketches of Balasco Ibanez and others, reviews of The Four Horsemen, Modern Spanish Writers, and a magazine article. Mentions tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, casket jewels, war period, and engravings in The Apocalypse with questions about the artist, palace, and tapestry.

Ross Federated News Sisk Balasco Ibanez Kerr Spain Camp Ferdinand and Isabella Rowden McClure Desnoyers Collier Gunter Johnson Marcello San Julio Frail Hartroth Runnels

Card of Thanks for Justice of Peace Election

To the voters of Precinct No. 1 who saw fit to elect me to the office of Justice of Peace in the general election I wish to express my thanks and will to the best of my ability conduct the affairs of that office in fairness to all GEO. A. MALEY.

Justice of Peace

Miss Lucile Prewit Returns From California Tour

Miss Lucile Prewit arrived Thursday after a several month trip to California visiting friends and sights. Chester R. Bunker and H F E Granville of World Oil Co visited to inspect the Lockhart Allen well developments seen as promising money. Don’t let your car freeze with our new anti freeze fluid at Community Garage.

Lucile Prewit California Chester R. Bunker H. F E. Granville World Oil Co Lockhart-Allen

For Rent Two-Room Apartment Near Utilities

Two-room apartment available for rent with lights and water included. Apply Mrs. H. I. Magee. Phone 278.

H. I. Magee

Week of Prayer at Methodist Church Observed

The Ladies of the Methodist Church announce a two day Week of Prayer on Monday and Tuesday November 15 and 16 at three oclock each afternoon. The program lists leaders Bible lessons intercession periods and musical segments with multiple named participants and Circle activities.

Ladies of the Methodist Church J. W. Wadley Sisk

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. B. Murray Grandfalls Pecos F B. Baker Carlsbad N. M Joe Billingslea Toyah Lou Duncan Levi London Sid Kyle Pat Wilson Ida B. Hines Balmorhea Jim Greyson Lace Doug Hart Earl Goedeke Loving County J. C. Wilson Clarence Bell Carl Shoults Abilene F. W. Rabb el Paso Sam Hill Odell Collings Finley Ranch J W. Thorp Austin Reeves Loving Counties Allen Well Will Cowan Barney Hubbs D. K. Tudor Security State Bank Hez Kouitz Warren Skaggs Lynch King Grady Henry Green McCombs Jack Merccantile H. E. Lockhart The Rio Grande Oil Co Lockhart Allen Floyd Hosie Cisco Dallas Navy L. E. Lockhart Los Angeles H. L. Lockhart Colorado A. M. Lockhart Loving I. VY. Petroleum Co M. J. Jackson Sonora Methodist Church C. E. Brady Odessa Joe Graham Ed Doty Gordon E .B. Kiser Pecos Enterprise Ector County News Ben Randall Sevententh Judicial District Garden City N. F. Chapman Ken Regan Mid-Kansas Pecos County Bill Hale A. C. Love J. H. Yee Mr. Thurston Morris New Legion Head James Farmer Tom Piper Miss Muffet Bo Peep Mary Howard P. Savage Chicago On Air Catholic Ladies Bazaar Mrs. Brownlee Msds McClure and Hudson Messrs and Mesdames F. H. Ryan Ira J. Bell H. B. Prickett Monroe Kerr Mesdames Oram Green DD. K. Tudor H. C. Roberson J. W. Moore Merry Wives Club Four Horsemen Mrs. Moore GEO. A Mrs. Kerr Greenlands Icy Mountains Tary Isabelle Hendrix Barnes Bello Horizonte Wilcox Hendreks McKnight B. H. Palmer John Mexico Roy Wilcox Korea Boatright Africa Reeder Brazil Jim Cooksey Japan Ted Brown China Jackson Homeland Green Ben Pal Aries Mer Mrs. Whalen Lockie Rankin Circle Ruby Stepeher Elizab Janice Medley Circele Brevard Wedley V. R. Hicks, Jeweler BON Ton Bunny” LaBef Bon Ton Filling Station
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