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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
9
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Goyah News notes Rev R A Dawson will preach Sunday morning on Brotherly Love and in the evening speak on Definite Purpose. J Scott returned from Marshall. several residents from Pecos and Toyah were seen around town. Fire destroyed the Ramos home Sunday night and the Oasis Filling Station and Cafe leased to Sam Beavers and Charlie Osbourne. A birthday surprise for Mrs Jarrel featured gifts from scattered relatives.
At the October 8 PTA session a varied program featured Miss Roberts on Fire Prevention and Miss Wingate on Morals. Students performed Ten Little Fingers and Lord's Prayer was read aloud. Betty Rose McMahon spoke on Why we Students Appreciate the PTA. Mrs. Humphries led the prayer song. Parlimen tician Yee and Librarian Wells were appointed. refreshments by several hostesses followed. The group plans a Texas Congress of Mothers birthday observance October 19 as a public social event inviting all.
The Plungers beat Town Tuffs 19 to 0 on Monday showing mid season improvement. Coach Thurston faces discipline for overconfidence and lax practice as players risk loss of spots. The team displayed flashes of good passing and end runs, but corrections in interference and clipping are needed. Town fans prepare to rally for Friday's Fort Stockton game.
The C S S B class hosted a Measuring Social at Mrs. A G Van Horns home on Oct 9. Guests paid per foot and per extra inch donated to the church building fund while enjoying indoor and outdoor games and a varied program including readings songs violin and piano solos and a cornet number. Refreshments of pecan cake and cocoa were served to over a hundred guests of all ages.
Between fifty and sixty Toyahites traveled to Kent for Sunday School on Sunday afternoon. The Toyah orchestra and soloist Mr. Nystrom delivered a much appreciated musical program.
R V P Hicks relocates coal and fuel business to the Thomason Building and thanks loyal customers. He will supply all winter needs and invites patrons to visit the new office. He is currently on a short vacation and will return next week.
Reginas Rialto announces a slate of big new specials. Denny stars in What Happened to Jones delivering story and action in a standout presentation. Tom Mix appears in Rain Bow Trail as a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. Thursday brings Fox specials Early to Wed Born to the West and Rudolph Valentino in The Son of a Srek. Patrons respond with strong attendance as Rialto showcases continue.
Mr and Mrs Preston Glover of Albuquerque New Mexico announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday morning October 16 per telegram to Mrs Glover of Pecos the grandmother The newborn weighs six pounds and both mother and child are recovering rapidly Rejoicement and congratulations are pouring in from family and friends.
County commissioners approve using in house equipment for highway work. Monarch Tractor and Adams Wheel Grader arrive early the week, with John Cowan and Van Havis overseeing maintenance to repair roads. State crew in Reeves County improves roads damaged by September rains. Bankhead Highway from Pecos River to Culberson line in strong condition. Reeves County praised for superior roads and future reliability.
Border Patrol rounded up two cars of Mexicans from this territory Thursday and sent them back across the Rio Grande into Old Mexico. The action distressed several cotton farmers by removing laborers. No statements were given, directing inquiries to the Captain at Sierra Blanca. About twenty Mexicans, ages from teens to elderly, were packed into a touring car and a Ford truck cage for the trip to their native pueblos.
A compact note urges readers to try a classified advertisement in the Enterprise for fast results. It highlights the efficiency of listings for selling items, hiring services, or renting space, leveraging local reach and affordable rates.
Mr and Mrs M W Collie entertained Thursday evening at their home with a charming bridge party. Ten guests attended and a great meal followed by bridge. Guests included W W Dean J A Crane Monroe Kerr and Mesdames J W Moore Marion Snow Hudson H C Roberson and Clarence Bell. Also noticed is an advertisement for a horse and cattle vaccine by Dr C T Bertrand D V S in El Paso Texas.
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