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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
4
AHE Enterprise records consolidation noting Pecos Times absorbed on June 1, 1917. Publication appears weekly with editor John Hibdon. Advertising deadlines require office submission by Wednesday for current issue. Pecos Texas mailing address listed under federal act.
The season's cotton crop is being gathered and ginned with few idle workers in Pecos. Pickers come on Saturdays for supplies, paying with cash. An agreement between Pecos Power and Ice Co and the city shows the city will approach two thousand dollars of the bond issue, paid as services at about 175 dollars monthly, easing taxpayer burden.
Town residents are urged to vote next Tuesday on the water-works question as a circus visits Pecos. Supporters favor selling the system to Pecos Power and Ice Co. while opponents urge a no vote to block the deal. The note warns delays threaten water service and urges logical, sensible civic action.
The editor cites long hours at home and in the office and notes a dual purpose visit to a Methodist church. The occasion brought services and a duty to readers, described as a privilege linking faith and community service.
The writer reports on visiting pastor Vanderpool who impressed with clear delivery and forceful gospel. He stands five foot ten inches, red headed, aims to meet every Methodist at Pecos church and attend 10 am and 11 am services. He hopes to avoid being unsettled by committees and invites congregants to hear him live.
The Church of Christ in Barstow invites members to attend Sunday services at 11 a.m. The Methodist Church announces new pastor Rev. Vanderpool will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. He asks all members to attend at 10 a.m. for Sunday school and welcomes others to all services.
The new officers and teachers report a fine start with cooperative efforts across departments. Regular services are scheduled with baptisms after the morning worship, 7 45 p m evening service, and special music at each hour. Reeves County students Jessie Heard Mary Catherine Heard and Delilah Tucker study at Sul Ross Teachers College for the current session.
Mrs H C Roberson entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at her suburban home north of town with four tables of play. Mrs H C Facts wore cub high, and guest high was Mrs Paul Smith. A chicken salad luncheon with fruit, buns, candy and punch followed for the members and invited guests including Mabel P Krauskopf Charles Young H G Russell J B Howard R E Williams J A Crane J N Green H C Ferris H B Prickett Marion Snow Hudson Birge Holt Barstow J W Parker Paul Smith Harry Anderson and Ethel Reynolds.
Will Randolph visits his mother Mrs. M. A. Randolph in Pecos. The article notes late fall and early winter millinery stock and invites shoppers to buy hats. Pecos High School football Rustlers, coached by R. B. Norman, traveled to Alpine to play Sul Ross, with wishes for their highest score.
On Friday the 25th the ladies of the Parent Teacher Association host a serving of chili enchiladas chicken noodles cakes and pies to raise funds. Serving starts at noon and continues until sold out. Location to be announced later. Blond Bess comments on a light guiding idea through a joking quote.
A humorous exchange features an aspiring investigator declaring a plan to catch train robbers with his small dog. His friend doubts the idea but the detective insists the dog could be mistaken for a Great Dane.
Local shop E F Fuqua announces new stock of seed sacks and related goods including stands and irrigation supplies. Phone listed for inquiries.
I will be in Pecos on or about Nov 1 for piano tuning and repair services. Leave at the New Hotel. 10 F. M. Denton.
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