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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
8
Local notes show Mrs. W. E. Morton and others from Toyah and Pecos attending the Methodist conference. Several residents travel for visits to El Paso Abilene and Midland while teachers and students engage in school and library activities.
The October 8, 1922 meeting at seven o'clock Sunday featured Leader Louise Starly delivering Folly of Procrastination. Music included To the Work number 103 and special numbers by Estelle and Hattie Dardin. Edwin Vickers and Mary Magee gave talks on procrastination dangers and gains from using the how. Scriptural readings, a hymn Jesus is All the World to Me, business for election of officers, and Benediction completed the program.
Virginia and Lalovi Kesler entertained many friends Monday from four to six in a joint birthday gathering. Refreshments included cream cake and cantaloupe.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a box labeled Bromo Quinine with an image and signature removed. It mentions colds causing grip and influenza and indicates a neat one otto design on the box.
Mrs. Robert Morrison died Monday night in Carlsbad from appendicitis and complications. She was ill in Lovington, prepared for burial, and laid in state at her parents’ home in Pecos before interment in Odessa. She leaves her husband and several children, along with her parents and siblings.
A Pecos Methodist Conference reception honored Mrs Dickey wife of the presiding Bishop and visiting ladies. Mrs T B Pruett led the greeting line with Mrs Hibdon and Mrs Thurston among hosts. About 150 guests enjoyed punch, music, and warm hospitality at the Pruett home.
Public notice from Pecos invites citizens to support construction of a swimming pool two tennis courts and other improvements at the Mitchell place. Season tickets priced at 5.00 for adults 2.50 for ages 12-18 and 1.50 for under 12 will be available from May 1 1923 until season end.
J C Howard 74 native Texan and first Longview mayor died early October 2 in Longview. He served as sheriff fourteen years city marshal six years a Confederate veteran and longtime Mason. Survived by many relatives including Jno B Howard Pecos and Buck Howard Longview. Funeral at Greenwood Cemetery today.
The Morrison families express sincere thanks through the Enterprise for sympathy, floral offerings, and other kindnesses after Mrs. Robert Morrison lay in state before interment in Odessa. Families of J. L. Morrison, W. L. Card, Earl Card, Jim Card, Fred Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Chambers extend appreciation.
The Masonic Education and Service Committee launches district meetings to complete state organization. Dates span Wichita Falls Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Midland El Paso Brownwood San Antonio Houston Galveston Austin with leaders Randell McClendon Howorth Smith Evans and Jones relocating to Midland area with family to join ranch life.
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