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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
1
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus impressed Pecos on Tuesday with a well reviewed show. Fans from distances like Big Lake traveled to see the animals, horses, and skilled performers. The crowd filled stores and praised the crew, arguing Pecos should host such events monthly for strong local excitement.
The Enterprise notes editor error aside, Rev Walter H Vanderpool impressed Pecos Methodist Church congregants with a strong initial sermon. The morning crowd was sizable and the evening message drew praise, signaling a lively tenure as stewards map a vigorous year of work attracting young and old alike.
Mrs. Oscar Buchholz, a Pecos figure noted for charm and service, received a Friday flower shower on October 17 as friends express esteem. Illness kept her bedridden for five to six weeks, but relatives report rapid improvement and hope she may be out soon.
The Parent Teacher Association will serve hot dinner tomorrow at the Norwood building. Your patronage will be appreciated. Funds will be used for the school.
Mrs F E Little Carlsbad district secretary of the Roswell Methodist Woman's Missionary Society has organized an all day gathering at the Pecos church on Tuesday October 28 inviting Missionary Society ladies from nearby towns to participate A luncheon will be served for out of town guests and all church women and friends are invited to attend the services.
The Christian Church Aid Society women picked cotton at Roy Roberts field north of town to raise funds. Mrs Henry Leopold led with 85 pounds in the forenoon as members enjoyed a home lunch and a noon picnic, boosting the treasury.
Equipment is set at the Bell well lease with casing installed. A water shut off test will occur Saturday, then drilling resumes to finish the shallow sand. Management and crew predict a real producer next week.
Mrs A Z Higgins of Pecos is laid up with a badly bruised limb after a fall caused by two people fighting on October 9. She has rarely missed milk wagon runs in sixteen years and neighbors praise her cheerful spirit and wish for a quick recovery.
The navy dirigible Shenandoah passed over Pecos Thursday shortly after three o clock on its return trip from San Diego to Lakehurst New Jersey. Sightings were widespread as citizens watched a clear day with a light wind. The craft appeared as a small cloud before vanishing to the east of Barstow, flying high above the clouds with hangers barely visible.
Representatives of the Pecos Valley Water Users Association of Texas will hold a meeting in Pecos on Monday October 27. A letter from Vernon L Sullivan Engineer for Red Bluff Reservoir notes progress on treaty matters as states’ legislatures delay until January 1925. Pease is drafting the first preliminary draft and a final draft will be ready before legislatures convene. Major Burges departs for Denver to confer with Pease on the treaty.
The Enterprise reports that the trial of A E Hayes for the killing of Lee Roddy in January 1923 will be called in El Paso on December first following a change of venue The paper notes that only this notification will be given to witnesses who are expected to attend and be ready when their names are called Many witnesses reside in this section of the state and readers should be prepared for the appointment
The Parent-Teacher Association will hold a regular meeting in the high school auditorium at 3 30. All interested in the school work are invited. The program includes a first grade chorus citizenship by Supt R B Norman children's literature by Mrs David Tudor and Miss Leon a piano solo by Letha Precht. Mr and Mrs Henry Leopold occupy Mrs Ed Vickers furnished house near the Christian church with Mrs Leopolds mother in rooms across the street.
A slice of lemon is touted as the best method to whiten and soften hands. The simple kitchen fruit is recommended for skin care, with the citrus juice implied to brighten and smooth the hands.
The Tuesday election drew 101 voters with six opposing the sale to Pecos Power and Ice Co. Circus day kept many away. The town supports transferring the water system to the company to expand service, lower rates, extend piping, and improve fire protection. Mike Neiderkorn, manager, is praised for quick restoration during recent outage. The paper urges timely water service for Judge Crane and E L Collings and sees this as a step to beautify homes and boost growth.
A school benefit conducted at the school building starts Friday at 8:00 pm under the Parent-Teachers Association. The program includes a piano solo by Mrs. H. B. Prickete, a kindergarten pageant, Walter Garner reading, a Twentieth Century character duet by Ralph Williams Jr and Lucile Stephens, musical numbers, Merry Wives Kentucky Philosophy, a musical duet by Mrs. J. C. Wilson and Miss Warren Collings, and Home Makers The Family Album. Admission is 10 cents for children and 30 cents for adults.
The Pecos Mercantile Co Hardware Department displays the Radiola the latest all in one radio unit. It requires no external wiring and can be placed anywhere on any table to receive nationwide news. The editor says it offers superior style and value versus phonographs and even some cars, urging interest.
Post master R. E. Johnson and companions fished the Pecos River with Jerry, who stripped to survey trot lines. His pants were snagged and floated away into a whirlpool, leaving him breechless until a loaned pair arrived. The tale ends with a warning to carry extra apparel.
Mrs. W. L. Ross came back Tuesday from Dallas where she visited her sister Mrs. J. S. Johnson and Missie Ross. On returning she called on her parents in Mingus for a few days.
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