Pecos Gleanings of Local Residents and Visitors
Personal notes from Pecos report visits and business by Bill Collings from Toyah ranch and H K Kouitz Balmorhea, Mrs Sam Prewit from Mississippi Tennessee, Judge McKellar recovering, deer hunters Hennefent and party, Crane and Anderson Dallas trip, James Ross Toyah Creek trip, Bob Lewis and others in Sacramento Mountains hunting, Mrs Hall visiting Austin for farming lands, Miss Warren Collings ill, Lake Ranch cattle arrival, O Reilly visiting Pecos for Grand Jury, Bettye Watson from Clovis, Alber Sisk and family Austin, W W Dean trip to Dallas and Austin for Thanksgiving, Bill Dean at A&M clash, Sul Ross players visiting Pecos, Mrs D A Dodds trip to Austin/San Antonio, Governor Ferguson reception, Rusty Bell Thanksgiving in Pecos, Sid Kyle yearlings sale, Rev Eller to Raton NM, Moorhead visiting, C O Scherer Los Angeles over oil fields, Coon Havana funeral, Oscar Korn trip El Paso, J H Watson Memphis visit, J H Wilson Marfa trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Dodds
Austin
San Antonio
Hall
Executive
Ferguson
State of
Texas
Halli
Balloon tires gain popularity among women drivers say Firestone dealer
Mr Sisk of Leader Grocery Pecos Firestone Dealers notes women motorists drive balloon tire demand. He says womens refined tastes shape new models and Balloon tires offer better appearance safety and comfort with easier braking reduced strain and greater mileage and gas savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisk
Leader Grocery Co
Pecos Firestone
John T Barber Dies After Lingering Illness
John T Barber died Thursday November 26 in Carlsbad after weeks of illness. Born in Pecos he lived on a Loving County ranch north of Pecos for years and then in Carlsbad. He is survived by his wife two sons and a sister Mrs Rom Holt. Funeral services set for 3 p m in Carlsbad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Barber
Carlsbad
Pecos
Loving County
Rom Holt
An ideal Christmas present is your photograph
A short ad notes gifting a photograph from photographer Howard with a playful line by Ady urging readers to consider a personalized image as a Christmas present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Ady
Mrs McCarver Dies in Plainview After Illness
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. McCarver who formerly lived in Pecos with her husband Rev. I. B. McCarver. She passed away at 9 30 PM on Tuesday November 10 at Plainview after a period of illness, with her husband and immediate relatives by her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarver
Pecos
Plainview
Notice on Christmas toys and discounted hats
Cunning doll dishes and Christmas toys are offered now with Smart Hats on sale. Discounts range from 25 to 56 percent. Inclusive of Mrs R F Kel’on.
Toyah News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Events
Residents and visitors frequent Toyah for the Thanksgiving period with trips to El Paso Dallas Pecos Fort Worth Fort Davis Alpine and Barstow. The Senior Class plans a December 4 play Just Like Percy while the Toyah Hi school hosts a carnival fundraiser and the Wesley Bible Class makes candy. Community figures include Rev. S. E. Alilson and local families attending services programs and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rollins
Fort Stockton
H. E. Love
Dallas
Love
Little Herbert
Mr. Love
State Teachers Association
F. P. Miller
Iva Dell
Grace
Jean
Elizabeth Brown
el Paso
VY. van Giesen
J. R. Young
D. J. Hayes
J. C. McElroy
Barstow
EB. Alilson
Toyah
Vivian Clark
van Horn
Parnah Harkness
F. van Sckle
Elizabeth
A. G. van Hon
Abilene
Marty Mullins
Charlies Louis Ruhrup
Fort Davis
Alpine
Toyah Hi School
Percy
Wesley Bible
The
Methodist Church
Velma Murdock
W. B. Morton
B. F. Knapp
Ira Lawson
Oberia Lawson
Hannah Harkness
Azonella Sullivan
Thelma Dearing
Catherine Morton
Lawrence Henderson
Joe Scott
W. B. Humphries
Parent Teachers Association
C. L. Cleveland
Alice Wingate
R. L. Parker
J. H. Yee
Eighth to Eleventh Grade Class Reporters Named
School notes list Mildred Korn Ora Bell Ward Thelma Connally Howell Johnson Mildred Wadal Bessye Ross and Weatherby KES Virginia Wiebies among eighth through eleventh grade reporters.
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Jack McLomnds
Mildred Korn
Ora Bell Ward
Thelma Connally Howell Johnson
Mildred Wadal
Bessye Ross
Weatherby
KES
Virginia Wiebies
Pep Meeting Sparks Pecos Spirit for Upcoming Game
A school pep rally described by teachers and students lifts gloom before the Pecos game. Coach Bryant and athletic teams praised as the orchestra plays, and students vow Pecos will win as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Pecos
Midland girls roll toward Thanksgiving clash
After winning 27 to 12 in Midland the team anticipates a Thanksgiving game victory. The plan emphasizes loud sidelines and strong crowd support to boost the score and confidence.
The Junior Class Bright Yet Humble
The junior class welcomes Edith and Della Mae Hudson back after illness and notes George Morrison's recovery from flu. Mr. Bryant praises their sharpness after a quiz on Minorca as a possible Florida chicken brood, and the group sports a class pin they wear with pride.
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Edith
Della Mae Hudson
George Morrison
Mr. Bryant
Minorca
Florida
Sixth grade basketball win and upcoming holiday
The team defeated the Sixth grade 22 to 10 on Monday. Mr. Humphrey elected us a coach who was Stella Joplin. We will have a holiday Thursday and Friday. Jewel Hollebeke and Wesley Hart are on the honor roll this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Humphrey
Stella Joplin
Jewel Hollebeke
Wesley Hart
Fifth Grade Holiday News From Las Cruces
Bernadette and Gale Brownlee spend Thanksgiving in Las Cruces. Helen McKellar has been ill the last two weeks but is back. Our spelling contest ended Friday with Row E winning the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadette
Gale Brownlee
Las Cruces
Helen McKellar
Rowe
Students Return After Illness and New Faces in Class
Jewel Garret Myrtle Crum and J H Stephen resume school after illness. Andra Broyles joins the 4th grade. The second row wins the writing contest with Bobby Collie Bowie Davis Roy Roberts O J Bryan Junior Gibbs and J W Davis among the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Garret
Myrtle Crum
J. H. Stephen
Andra Broyles
Bobby Collie
Bowie Davis
Roy Roberts
0. J. Bryan
Junior Gibbs
J. W. Davis
Latin Study Note on Second Conjugation and Passive Voice
The text discusses a weekly review of the second conjugation and passive voice and reports hopeful monthly test results. It quotes a Latin maxim, Labor omnia vincit, meaning work conquers all, and expresses optimism about mastering Latin over time.
Latin IT Study Notes and Book Report Project
Latin IT students are busy studying practical phrases and working on a book report. The activity combines language practice with literary analysis to boost comprehension and presentation skills.
Study Guide Snapshot on Imperfect Tense Usage
The article discusses common challenges with mastering the imperfect tense. It highlights frequent pitfalls such as improper verb endings and confusion between past actions and ongoing states. Readers are advised to practice with sample sentences and review irregular forms.
Mystery Key Exchange Sparks Quirky Dialogue
Edith P and Gertrude B discuss keys and key holes in a playful exchange. J. E. C. comments that the horse knows as much as TI, while Lillian C. warns secrecy could affect future plans to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith P
Gertrude B
Lillian C
Quips and Snatches on Walks Neighbors and Shaves
A fragmented exchange features lines about long walks wearing down the sole, a gentle sleep, patient barbers, and a mistaken neighborly seating choice. Narration notes a distant barber’s reply of two years for a shave and a biblical moral quoted by Mr Bryant.
Handmade Christmas articles on display at Mrs Smiths home
Collection of hand made articles suitable as Christmas gifts on display at the home of Mrs. B. G. Smith on and after December 1. Visitors are welcome to call. Mrs B G Smith Mrs Earl Easterbrook 15 16.
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B. G. Smith
Earl Easterbrook
Velvet and Felt Hats Sale Offers Wide Selection
Large stock of Velvet Silk Velvet combinations Metal Cloth and Velvet Satin Velours and Felts with hats for all stock and occasions All prices reduced Dress hats at half price Miss Poe leads shop promotion with sales event dates unclear.
Hart Ranch Manager Not Authorized to Act for Owner
Notice that W. B. Collins, former manager of the Hart Ranch in Reeves and Culberson Counties Texas, is no longer in employ and not authorized to purchase anything for the account of the owner.
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W. B. Collins
Reeves and Culberson County
Texas
Hart Ranch
Lucky Lyn Wins Pecos Auto Free Ford in Lottery Stunt
Bill Eddins won the Pecos Auto Free Ford number 79 last Saturday at 2 30 as Ralph Williams fired the shot that spun the wheel. A crowd of about 100 watched the edge of the wheel turn and the prize go to the driver chosen by the tumbling board.
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Bill Eddins
Pecos Auto Free Ford
Ralph Williams
Pecos Auto Buid
Ralph, Jr
Eddins
Lusty Lyn
Dame Fortune
Ten Dollar Hats For Five In Our Shop
A shop advertises hats priced at five dollars each, offering a selection formerly marked as ten dollars. The sale targets ladies seeking affordable headwear and highlights a limited time offer.
Texas Officials Score Big in Davis Mountains Deer Hunt
Texas Co officials led by Pat Fulgin and Hugh Roberson enjoyed eight days of hunting in the Davis Mountains returning with five large bucks. The party included Earnest Carroll Guy Carroll Grant Hale E H Riley and Tom the cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Co
Davis Mts
Pat Fulgin
Hugh Roberson
Tom
Earnest Carroll
Guy Carroll
Grant
Hale
E. H. Riley
Pat Fulgim
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Bill Collings
H. K. Kouitz
Balmorhea
Sam Prewit
Mississippi
Tennnessee
H. N. McKellar
Vic Hennefent
J. A. Crane
L. W. Anderson
James F. Ross
John
Toyah Creek
Bob Lewis
Grisham
Jim Wright
Sacramento Mountains
D. A. Hall
Warren Collings
Julia Magee
Lake Ranch
Ee “Ss. O’reilly
Big Lake
Grand Jury
Bettye Watson
Clovis
New Mexico
Severa
Miss Watson
Alber Sisk
Chas. Manahan
Dorothy Sisk
University of Tex
W. W. Dean
Katherine Dean
Jane
University of Texas At Austin
Bill Dean
College Station
Texas A. & M
Univrsity of Texas
Bill
Sul. Rosa Loboe
Rusty Bell
Ralph ®Ellmyer
Henry Foster
Mrs
Clarence Bell
Sid Kyle
Joe Ragsdale
Midland
A. Thorold Eller
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
M. M. Leeman
Alfred
Moorhead
C. O. Scherer
Los Angeles
Cal
Geo. D. Coon
Havana
Ill
Oscar Korn
Mildred
J. H. Watson
Memphis, Tenn
Cecil Lockhart
J. H. Wilson
Marfa
R. F, Kel'on
Theo Andrews
Shreveport
Louisiana
Eugene Holman
J. R. Holman
Monahans
Messrs
J. B
Sherwood Foster
A. O. Harris
Big Spring
L. Harkness
Irene Anrens
Harry Avant
T. B. Pruett, Sr
Joe Duncan
Janie
W. W. Camp
Fort Worth
High School News
Leslie Tudor
Louise Starley
Bess R
Lester W
Edith H
Virgnia M
Alfred S
Wm. A
Mr.Moore
Josephine J
Gage
Gage van H
Scott Girl
David Wood
Sidney
Sidney C
Ima D
Howell J
Jack McM
Evelyn S
Gordon
Vernd G
Marshall A
Barber
Walker
Exina
Miss Poe
Lucky Lyn
Davis Mountains
Rialto Theatre
Harry Carey
Harry
Paramount
Rudolph Valentino
Rex Beach
Thos
Meighan
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