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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1926

Page

8

Toyah Local News Highlights About Town Visitors

Pecos visitor J J. Pope. Willard Henderson travels. Mrs. Felix Sholz visits Marshall. Frank Seay and Joe Burchard in Toyah and Van Horn. N. K. Jones returns from Marshall hospital. many Toyah residents travel for visits, hospitalities, and family events. Plans underway for new buildings including a schoolhouse at X ranch. deaths noted with Miss Rachel Morgan.

Derrick Ranch Rachel Morgan Miss Morgan Carlsbad Ye Henry Derrick

Ladies Aid Picnic at Toyah Ranch Hosted by Mrs Burchard

Mrs A B Burchard entertained the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church at her ranch home near Toyah. After the business meeting and lesson, the group enjoyed a picnic lunch with Mesdames A G Van Horn G W Dabney B F Seay D A Thomason present along with the hostess.

A. B. Burchard Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Toyah Mesdames A. G. van Horn G. W. Dabney B. F. Seay D. A. Thomason R. L. Wigley

Cartonni Bible Class Meets At Mrs Hart Home

The Cartonni Wesley Bible Class of the Methodist Church held its regular meeting at Mrs. Monroe Hart's home with Mrs. W B Humphries presenting Wesley Bible pins. Refreshments of lemonade and cake were served. Members present included Esther Harkness Hannah Harkness Ha Lawson Oberia Lawson Catherine Morton and Mrs. W B Humphries. Guests were Miss Maxine Benson Glenn Klinger and Monroe Hart.

Wesley Bible The Methodist Church Monroe Hart W. B. Humphries Wesley Fesson Esther Harkness Hannah Harkness Ha Lawson Oberia Lawson Catherine Morton Maxine Benson Hamlin Glenn Klinger

42 Party Honor for Miss Mary Daniel in Jefferson County

Miss Janie Joe Duncan hosted a 42 party for Miss Mary Daniel who will study in Louisville Arkansas this winter. Decorations featured cut flowers and baskets of candy on three tables. Guests entered wearing flowers and enjoyed a luncheon after playing 42. A hand painted vase was given to Miss Daniel as a memento of old times. Attending were Bettye Jose McMahon Ila Lawson Oberia Lawson Catherine Morton Hannah Harkness Inez Farr Maxine Benson Bernice Musick Annie Sue Carothers Mrs J C McElroy the honoree and the hostess.

Janie Joe Duncan Mary Daniel Louisville Arkansas Miss Daniel Bettye Jose McMahon Ila Lawson Oberia Lawson Catherine Morton Hannah Harkness Inez Farr Maxine Benson Hamlin Bernice Musick Annie Sue Carothers J. C. McElroy

Mrs D J Hayes Hosts Younger Set Birthday Party

Mrs D J Hayes entertained the Younger Set on Friday night for Ruth Hayes fourteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed fruit punch and indoor games, with many gifts for Ruth. The dining room featured chicken sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, cake and ice tea for Misses Gladys Lawson Lottie Mae Farr Willie Mae Moorhead Nadine Beaulah Ben Carothers Barbara Seay Jack Seay Bill Seay Bobbie Nystrom R D Wigley George Dabney James Harper Woolridge Tinnin Bud Hayes honoree and hosts Mr and Mrs D J Hayes.

D. J. Hayes Ruth Willie Mae Moorhead Pecos Belle Hayes Barstow Nadine Beaulah Ben Carothers Barbara Seay Jack Bill Seay Bobbie Nystrom R. D. Wigley George Dabney James Harper Woolridge Tinnin Bud Hayes

Brake Service At Community Garage Delivers Jam-up Hydraulic Experience

Community Garage advertises hydraulic brake service using Lockheed hydraulic brake fluid. They claim proven experience and promise quick, thorough work. Located locally, they urge customers to take advantage of the new capability.

Virginia Ellyn Maulding Weds Harry Karl Dickson Jr in Las Cruces

Mrs Pressley Maulding announces the marriage of daughter Virginia Ellyn to Harry Karl Dickson Jr. in a Saturday ceremony August 28 at a Presbyterian church in Las Cruces. Rev William Orr officiated with Elizabeth Towns as bridesmaid and Charles Jenson as best man. The bride wore white crepe romaine with sequin trim. the bridesmaid wore pink taffeta. Virginia, a El Paso High School graduate, moved here from Pecos, Texas, and both families have many friends in the area.

Pressley Maulding Virginia Ellyn Harry Karl Dickson, Jr Las Cruces Presbyterian Church William Orr Elizabeth Towns Charles Jenson Il Paso High School Pecos Texas Mr. Dickson Harry BE. Dickson Yseleta

Famous Mound Becomes Property of Illinois

The Kahokia mound near East St. Louis is now state property, protected as a state park after Illinois paid 52 119 dollars for 114 acres that include the mound and nearby smaller mounds. The site, once home to Trappist monks, is also known as monks mound and remains in near original condition.

East St. Louis Illinois Ramey Louisiana Territory Indianapolis News

Beauty as Skin Deep Question Raised by Doctors

In a provocative remark, critics question cosmetic procedures that peel away skin to enhance appearance. The debate centers on whether resurfacing treatments truly improve beauty or distort natural features, highlighting ethical concerns and evolving standards of attractiveness.

Mike

Coming Motor Truck Age and Its Plans

Elihu Church, engineer for the Port of New York, predicts a motor truck era within ten years featuring trunk lines between cities. He envisions banked curves and grade crossings eliminated, reduced grades like rail routes, and infrequent gear shifts. Fast tractors would haul long trailers, with belt routes around cities for dropping and handling trailers by small tractors.

Elihu Church Port of New York

Veteran 1909 car listed in bankruptcy assets

A 1909 motor car said to have traveled 500000 miles is among the assets of a motor mechanic in Washington bankruptcy court. The running relic, not on original tires, averages about 85 to 100 miles daily over 16 years and has done the equvalent of 20 world circumnavigations. Appraised at $25, the car will be sold to satisfy creditors.

Washington

Sailors Formed a Ship Tree on Training Vessel

British navy cadets underwent a demanding course to shape body and mind for future duties. A recent drill on a training ship had embryo admirals posing on large crossarms to form a ship tree with human branches, a scene noted by Popular Mechanics Magazine.

Popular Mechanics Magazine

English town criers fail in Wales contest

The English and Welsh criers clash over a prize in Wales as the top English crier loses to a Welsh challenger. The winning phrase “Stupendous revelry” is noted to have been misrepresented by the English competitor as “Stupendous rivalry” in the contest context.

Wales Atlanta Constitution

Fish Swim in Streets After NZ Rainstorm

After a heavy rainstorm and strong winds in New Zealand streets and gutters fill with small fish blown from nearby streams and water holes, surprising residents and prompting local officials to assess drainage effects.

New Zealand

Dinner hosted by the Methodist Women

The Methodist Women invite the community to a chicken dinner on Tuesday September 7 at twelve noon. Dinner will be served at the Vince Syndicate Building for fifty cents per plate.

Vince— Syndicate

Little Players to Reorganize for Fall Pageant

The Little Players group led by Mrs. Herbert Prickett and Mrs. H. H. Johnson will reorganize on Sept. 5 and present a fall pageant in early October.

Herbert Prickett H. H. Johnson

Draughan's College Offers Training Opportunity

You can secure a $1000 to $1200 position within a few months by mastering the Draughan Training. The program boasts 35 positions last month and more this month. A free catalog is offered and mail coupon today for the special opportunity from Draughan's College in Abilene Texas.

Draughan Draughan’s College Abilene Tex

Warm Weather Diet Advice for Summer Health

Practical summer nutrition guidance emphasizes lighter intake and safer foods. Highlights include eating less, cooking meat and eggs once daily, cooking fruits and cereals, avoiding raw leftovers, and favoring citrus and steamed or cooled items to curb bacteria and digestion issues. Beware salted peanuts with ice cream and watch for potential illness from improper food handling.

Card of Thanks from Mrs Moorhead after assessor race

I express my appreciation to loyal friends who supported me in the assessor candidacy. Though defeated I wish my opponent Mr Hendricks success and thank all for their kindness. Mrs T Y Moorhead

Hendricks T. Y. Moorhead

Silver in Circulation Per Person On July 1

The report states less than half of a silver dollar was in circulation for every person in the United States as of July 1.

United States

Voters’ Message From W A Hendricks

W A Hendricks thanks Reeves and Loving County voters for their trust and pledges to serve their interests intelligently and satisfactorily after taking office next year.

Reeves and Loving County W. A. Hendricks

Gratitude From Coon Family For Kindness During Sorrow

To the many friends who gave their loving kindness and aid to us in our sorrow we wish to give our sincerest thanks Your sympathy and genuine comfort so truly appreciated has helped us more than words can tell It is our hope that your kindness will be rewarded with sincerest appreciation and thanks Mrs Geo D Coon Miss Mary Elen Coon Geo D Coon Dr

Geo

Dry weather prompts wary greetings in strange exchange

A terse exchange hints at tense weather talk with a nearby witness refusing to comment about dry conditions. The remark reflects caution after past complaints led to a cloudburst, illustrating local nerves over the weather.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tovah Bankhead Highway Coyah News W. E. Morton J. J. Pope Willard Henderson Gazar Felix Sholz Marshall Frank Seay van Horn R. L. Cannon Points Rast F. W. Bettle Joe Burchard Balmorhea Marion van Horn Doris Yates Charles Daniel Ruby Mae Beauchamp X Ranch N. K. Jones Ira J. Fuller Sierra Blanca Theo Andrews G. H. French Mr. H. FE Love J. F. Keating el Paso Helen Schubert L. Harkness Dora Belle Esther Tom Grisham M. A. Grisham Jim Duncan Toyahvale Tom Duncan A. J. Hart Will Cowan Barney Hubbs A. H. Bruce George Hayden George Bruce H. Nystrom Bobbie R. M. Rowlands Westbrook Inez Furr Ruby Lee Furr Jessie Seay Iva Dell Miller B. F. Powell Florence Burchard William Burchard Daugherty B. P. van Horn Indiana Pennsylvania J. O. Crowe Mary Geneva Eloise Mary Geneva R. D. Wigley and Sons Wichita Fort Worth L. Ligon Marfa Charles Louis Ruhrup Mr. Ligon Mr. Ruhrup New Mexico Military Institute Hannah Oberfa Lawson Bob Walker van Rm H. E. Love McMurray College Ladies Aid Cartonni Bible Class Mrs Virginia Maulding Harry E. Dickson Veteran Motor Car John Joseph Gaines, M. D Ame Pliz Fort Stockton Lillie Poe Pecos, Texas Hollebeke Fountain J. C. Hollebeke Stetson
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