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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

Page

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Pecos Plungers Dominate Fort Stockton 18 to 0

Pecos Field crowd of 200 watches Pecos Plungers defeat Fort Stockton 18 to 0. Dominant in offense with a blend of line smashes, passes, and off tackle plays. Eisenwine directs, Woulard, Murray, and Bryan shine in backfield and receiving roles. Strong line defense, improved tackling, few penalties, and sportsmanlike conduct mark the win. Officials listed include Tudor, Ross, and Bell.

Pecos Fort Stockton Pecos Field Eisenwine Bryan Murray Brocat Woulard H. P. Bryan Panthers Thurston Thurson

Young Bucks Run C of C Luncheon Promises New Developments

The October 27 luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce will be run by members under thirty one led by Charles Young. The entertainment committee plans a novel program with "Silverking" as the feature, aiming to draw a large noon crowd and lively interaction with the youthful leadership.

Chamber of Commerce Charles Young Chas Young Mr. Young A. A. Kinney M. W. Collie

Farce at Baptist Bible Class Scares Barbecue Crowd

A staged farce at the Business Men's Bible Class of the Baptist Church drew about forty men to a barbecue scene near a pit. A mock shooting turned tense as a car wreck alarm spread and a dramatic reveal exposed actor H. H. Johnson. The prank ended with laughter, music, and a barbecue meal, leaving mixed reactions among attendees.

Powie H. H. Johnson Ralph Williams Baptist Church W. Bozeman Ralph Williams, Jr

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Three Local Women's Groups

At Mrs. W. W. Dean’s home last Friday the Twentieth Century Club entertained the Merry Wives and Homemakers clubs with a four course luncheon at six decorated tables. Members spoke on club histories and federation work, and plans were shared for future studies in home economics and child development.

W. W. Dean Teventieth Century Club Merry Wives Club Home Makers Club Mesdames Albert Sisk Tom McClure J. W. Moore W. W. Runnels Gid Rowden J. W. Brooks H. T. Collier Monroe Kerr Elmer Johnson Jim Camp Mrs. Anderson Dallas Homemakers Club Carl Eddins Rh. BE. Whalen Milton Wadley Louis Roberson Roy Wilcox Williams Merry Wives Homemakers Mrs. Wilcox Twentieth Century Club H. (. Roberson Hostess Club Carl Mddins Cole Frank Cavett Roger White Vernon Hicks Archie Ross Cavett Wilcox Federation of Women’s Clubs Good Houskeeping University of Chicago State University

Lockhart Allen Well to Begin Drilling on 23rd

A large crowd of scouts and brokers will attend the Lockhart Well Allen No 1 as drilling restarts Saturday the 23rd. They aim to reach pay sands beneath 4 000 feet after cementing and under-roaming work, with experts in charge and safety precautions emphasized to avoid mishaps. Anticipated oil shows spark optimism in the basin.

Lockhart Allen No. 1 Delaware Sands Westbrook Winkler County Humble McCutcheon Davis Mountains Dixie Dixie Hershenson Pecos County Pecos Sun

New Service Station and Radio Shop To Open November First

A new filling station and radio shop will open November first at Third and Cypress, in the old Fire Station site. T. B. Pruett Jr. leases from W. Co. T. A. and vows a first class, modern establishment with repair service, latest models, and improved radio reception.

T. B. Pruett Jr Third and Cypress Pruett T. B. Jr Barnes

State Land Office warns school land owners on tax payments

The State Land Office informs Reeves County school land owners that interest due by November 1 1925 must be paid by January 1 or land will be forfeited. Owners may request pre appraisal by paying one cent per acre. Forfeiture requests should be filed before the January 7 1925 validating act takes effect.

Vannie Ingle Reeves County Pecos Texas

Eisenwine County Commissioner Visits Town

County Commissioner J. K. Eisenwine arrived from his ranch in the first part of the week to see family and friends and attend to business affairs in town.

J. K. Eisenwine

Judge Randals Travels to Odessa to Learn on New Land Bill

District Judge Ben Randals spent the forepart of the week in Odessa visiting Henry E. Webb, a state legislator. He gathered details on new bills passed during the special session, focusing on the land bill pushed through the House by Rep. Webb.

Ben Randals Odessa Henry E. Webb Randals Rep. Webb

Class attended by sixty guests with Warren Collings present

The event drew around sixty attendees besides members, with Miss Warren Collings, the honor member of the class, also in attendance.

Warren Collings

City considers compulsory sewer connections

Pecos city council weighs an ordinance to require every home to connect to the complete sewer system to curb typhoid. Health officers and citizens advocate swift passage to improve sanitation and town reputation, citing past typhoid prevalence tied to wells and old sewage.

Texas-Louisiana Power Company

Daughter Is Born to Mr and Mrs Dyer

Mr and Mrs F F Dyer of Dallas announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday October 17 weighing nine pounds. Dorothy Marie is the baby's name and both mother and daughter are reported in good health. Mrs Dyer is sister of Mrs Sid Cowan and staying in Pecos at the Cowan home. The family gratefully receives well wishes from friends.

F. F. Dyer Dallas Dorothy Marie

Kyle Visits Town After Ranch Stop

Kyle arrived in town from the ranch on Monday to spend a day or two, adding a brief stay to his travel plans.

Kyle

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