Consolidated Teachers Institute Closes Week of Training
Culberson Winkler Ward Reeves and Loving counties met in Pecos for the annual institute with 53 attendees despite Ector county absence. Lectures by Mrs. Alice Kline and F P Guenther covered teaching methods evolution and Parent Teacher work while sessions, a question box and a Pecos picnic marked the close. The report also lists teaching staff by town for the coming year across Ward Reeves Culberson and Hudspeth counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culberson
Winkler
Ward
Reeves
Loving
Pecos
Ector County
Johnson
Toliver
Ross
Alice Kline
San Antonio
F. P. Guenther
Canyon Normal
Smith
Barstow
Ie McKennie
Balmorhea
Irene Precht
Yarbro
Van
Guenther
Thurston
Samuel
Darwin
Guentherangee
Parent-Teacher Association
John Hibdon
Pypes
Couch
Parent- Teacher Association
Spears
Morelock
Sul Ross Normal College
Buret
Kline
Garter
the Baptist
Hiarch
Laures
State Teachers’ Association
Norman
Jessie Seay
Corim Humphries
Mary E. Johnson
Nannie Mae Green
Ruth Cardwell
Ruth Allison
Reeves County
Alice McKennie
Harold C. Kilpatrick
Gussie Burnett
Katherine Barnes
Francis Elkins
Oscar Ward
Mary Miller
R. B. Norman
Odis Dean
J. W. ‘Brooks
Lillie W. Cole
Wenona Carley
G. B. Finley
Zelma Livingston
Yuta Mae Slayton
Willie Watson
L. S. Bowser
van Horn
Culberson County
Joe B. Humphrey
J. B. Humphrey
Mable Bouchette
Alice Morrison
la Rue Johnson
Thelma Lee Yarbro
Kent
Emma L. Porterville
Loving County
Steeper Eca
Hudspeth
Myrtle Ruhlen
Spur
Sybil Bowie
Fort Davis
Eleanor Chandler
Rhodes Gilbreath Man Marries Jewell Gilbreath In Hereford
Rhodes Gilbreath son of Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes of this city wed Miss Jewell Gilbreath of Hereford Texas on August 25 at the bride’s home in Hereford. Lloyd and Jewell both hold positions at Pleasant Hill School of New Mexico with Lloyd serving as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes-Gilbreath
H. Rhodes
W. R. Rhodes
Jewell Gilbreath
Hereford
Texas
Lloyd
Pleasant ‘Hill
New Mexico
Robbery at Toyah Shocks Town and Mercantile Theft
Early in Toyah a burglar entered the Dee Davis grocery store through a transom, cracked the safe, and took all the money plus several cigarette cartons. The same night a Reeves County Mercantile truck was stolen. Sheriff Webb of Odessa arrested two men who reportedly confessed to both the Toyah robbery and the truck theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Toroke
O Dee Davis
Reeves County
Webb
Odessa
School Attendance and Social Honors Mentioned
The honoree will attend school this year and a table was beautifully decorated with charming pictures at each place setting. Covers were laid for Misses Virginia Runnels Eva Richburg Annie Lou Cole Frankie Wilson Kathryn Dean Lucille Prewit Jane Dean Margaret Howard Mary Stine and Dorothy Sisk. After dinner bridge was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Runnels
Eva Richburg
Annie Lou Cole
Frankie Wilson
Kathryn Dean
Lucille Prewit
Jane Dean
Margaret Howard
Mary Stine
Dorothy Sisk
Ross and Good Await Trial in Abilene Texas
Tom Ross and Mik Good, Gaines county ranchers, were brought from Lubbock to Abilene to face murder charges in the Seminole Gaines county killing of H. L. Roberson. Ross received 35 years and Good 26 years in Lubbock for the W. D. Allison slaying. Ross to trial Monday and Good on September 14 with 500 witnesses planned. Defense lawyers expanded with J. F. Cunningham Abilene and Scott and McLean Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Texas
Tom Ross
Mik Good
Gaines County
Lubbock
Seminole
H. L. Roberson
W. D. Allison
Roberson
Ross
Good
J. F.cunningham
Scott and McLean
Fort Worth
Orsborn Humphrey Marriage Recorded In Planter Street Home
Miss Marana Orsborn daughter of Sheriff Gus Orsborn and Mr J R Humphrey son of J W Humphrey of Point were married Wednesday August 29 at the Orsborn home on Planter street. Rev R B Evans officiated with a cantone crepe gown and orange blossoms in the bridal party. After the ceremony the couple left for Van Horn Texas to teach school. Humphrey to supervise Van Horn school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marana Orsborn
Gus Orsborn
J. R. Humphrey
J. W. Humphrey
Point
Planter Street
Ardis Goff
Kateea
Benny Montgomery
Engrin
Jettye McAdams
Grafton Bellah
R. B. Evans
Erian
Lone Oak
Humphrey
Duvatyne
van Horn
Texas
Rains County
R. N. Couch
Pecos
State University
Car washed down creek near Fort Davis injures Couch and Pierson party
Last Friday R N Couch of Pecos and companions were en route to visit Judge Pierson when their car stuck five miles northeast of Fort Davis. A mountain rain surge swept the creek washing the vehicle down rocks and to a replace. The car was damaged but brought to town for repairs before Couch’s planned return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Couch
Pecos
Judge Pierson
State Supreme Court
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
Couch
Piersons
Ecos
Fort Davis OS
Birthday swimming party at Alamo Play Grounds
Miss Dorothy Sisk and Miss Jane Dean hosted a Wednesday birthday celebration with a swimming party and picnic at the Alamo Play Grounds. Guests included Lucille Prewit Virginia Runnels Margaret Howard Eva Richburg Mary Stine Annie Lou Cole Kathryn Dean Frankie Wilson and the two hostesses. The group gathered at Jane Dean's home before the picnic and returned to Dorothy Sisk's home for a late gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sisk
Jane Dean
Alamo Play Grounds
Jane
Parent-Teachers Entertain in Pecog
The Consolidated Teachers Institute in Pecog was entertained yesterday afternoon at the Alamo Play Grounds by the Parent-Teachers Association. Under the courtesy of 8 C Vaughan, attendees took a plunge while ladies prepared a feast. They enjoyed hot weiners with mustard onions and pickles, iced tea, and home grown watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Teachers’ Institute
Pecog
Alamo Play Grounds
Parent-Teachers’ Association
8. C. Vaughan
Barstow Boy Wins First Prize in GAR Building Contest
Michael Pierce of Barstow won first prize for a miniature racing car with detailed features. Pecos peers Claud Bozeman, William Adams tied for second, and Al Johnson took third for a truck model. Prizes were ten, five, and one dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Pior
Pior
Michael Pierce
Barstow
Claud Bozeman
William Adams
Pecos
al Johnson
Monroe Kerr
Marion Slack
Fred Johnson
Pier
Bowie Reinhardt Vows United In Pecos Parsonage
Dan Bowie and Miss Billy Clydé Reinhardt wed Saturday evening at 7 30 in the Baptist parsonage with Rev J M Garnér officiating. He is a Pecos high school graduate and post office worker. she is daughter of the Reinhardt family now residing in Barstow. They accompany their vows with best wishes from the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reinhardt
Pecos
Barstow
el Paso
Dr. Smith
Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Mona Hans
Carl Estes of Mona Hans was bitten on the right index finger when a rattlesnake struck him as he moved lumber. He received emergency care and was taken to Pecos where Dr. Camp treated him. The snake, about three feet nine inches with fourteen rattles, was killed. Estes was reported progressing well and out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Estes
Monahans
Mr. Estes
Pecos
Bridge Party Honoring Miss Virginia Runnels Cited
Miss Annie Lou Cole and Miss Frankie Wilson hosted a bridge party at the former’s home for Miss Virginia Runnels who left for school. Guests wrote advice in a guest book beside each giver’s portrait as a hand drawn college girl in cap and gown covered the attractive book. An ice course followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Runnels
Annie Lou Cole
Frankie Wilson
Mrs J W Parker Entertains At Dinner
Mrs J W Parker hosted a six oclock dinner Saturday evening praising her expert cooking. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Wolff Mr and Mrs John Hibdon and son John Hibdon Jr. The guests enjoyed a superb repast and a pleasant conversation session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parker
Dean Wolff
John Hibdon
School Opens Monday for Fall Term at Institute
The Institute adjourned today at noon after a record attendance of teachers who have returned home. School will open the fall and winter term on Monday, Sept. 10. A record registration is hoped. children should be prompt to avoid delays in classroom assignments.
Miss Sammons Visits Palestine Cousin in Texas
Miss Sammons from Palestine stays with her cousin Mrs. H. C. Vaughan for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammons
Palestine
8. C. Vaughan
Earthquake and Fire Hit Tokio and Orient Regions
Reports from Moscow Pekin Shanghai and Tokio describe vast casualties in the quake disaster with estimates from 100000 to 500000. Torrential rains hinder relief with 40 to 50 mile radius devastation and impassable roads. Bodies fill the Sumida River as bridges collapse and crowds panic amid ongoing shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Orient
Associated Press
Moscow
Pekin
Mitzui Wireless Agency
Shanghai
Tokio
Yokohama
Atami
Oshima
Hokkaido
Sumida
Acros
Oil Situation and Uncertain Prospects at Pecos Wells
The Enterprise reports limited field details on Pecos oil wells as editors and readers await updates. A spider rigging at the Bell well and personnel changes surface amid funds being sought to restart work after a three week shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Enterprise
B. J. O'Reilly
Niagara Falls
Mr. Doty
California
Kenneth Slack
Toyah Bell Well
O'Reilly
Fort Stockton Field Drilling Advances Reported
Fort Stockton Field notes steady activity across multiple wells. The 592 well on the G. C. and S. F. survey progresses toward setting the casing, the Southern States Lease & Production Co. well on the 108 block shows satisfactory progress at about 600 feet, and the Quinby No. 1 well on block 140 of the T. and St. L. survey is drilling below 1200 feet as plans push for a decisive Fort Stockton oil test. The Troy well remains active as crews work to recover a lost bailer, with Manager Holt expressing optimism on progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Southern States Lease & Production Company
Troy
T. & St. L. Railway Survey
Holt
E Quinby
Officers Elected By Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon with retiring president Mrs Ed Vickers and elected officers for the coming year Mrs Elmer Johnson president Mrs Sam Prewit vice president Mrs Charles Young secretary and Mrs Chas Manahan treasurer A delicious ice course followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Ed Vickers
Elmer Johnson
Sam Prewit
Charles Young
Chas. Manahan
Another Landmark, Pecos Hotel, Burned In Morning Fire
Fire destroyed the Pecos Hotel early Thursday with two men inside upstairs. The wooden structure, known as a firetrap, dated to early oil boom days and changing ownership several times. Insurance coverage was $6,000 on contents and $1,500 on the building. El Paso adjuster M P Conley arrived to assess the loss. Firefighters confined the blaze, sparing adjacent structures as townspeople noted the calm, windless night aided containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
E. G. Doty
C. W. Croom
M. P. Conley
el Paso
Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Five Tables of Play
Mrs. M. S. Hudson welcomed the Thursday bridge club with five tables of players and five games. The next gathering will be in two weeks hosted by Mrs. G. C. Parker. An ice course was served to Mesdames Walter Browning Mabel M. W. Collie W. W. Dean J. B. Howard G. C. Parker J. A. Crane Max Krauskopf H. B. Prickett Chas. Young J. W. Moore H. C. Roberson Chas. M R. E. Williams H. C. Ferris Ed Doty H. G. Russell and John Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Hudson
G. C. Parker
Mesdames
Walter Browning
Mabel M. W. Collie
W. W. Dean
J. B. Howard
J. A. Crane
Max Krauskopf
H. B. Prickett
Chas. Young
J. W. Moore
H. C. Roberson
Chas
M R. E. Williams
H. C. Ferris
Ed Doty
H. G. Russell
John Baker
Garrett Avery wed in Barstow ceremony
Dayton Garrett of Pecos married Miss Anna Avery of Barstow on Saturday September 1 in a Barstow Methodist ceremony. Dayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Garrett, will live in Pecos with his Barstow bride. The A PRISE and many friends wish joy and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett-Avery
Dayton Garrett
Pecos
Anna
Avery
Barstow
Dayton
Tolbert Garrett
Garrett
Aprise
Not to Force Payment of Cattle Loans Starek Says
Washington says President Coolidge was told by Fred Starek director of the War Finance Corporation that the agency will not force liquidation of cattle loans. The policy aims to aid cattlemen with term loans while helping restore confidence in the cattle industry amid difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starek
Washington
Coolidge
Fred Starek
War Finance Corporation
Starck
Tex
Revival Meeting Moves to First Methodist Church
A revival sponsored by Methodist and Presbyterian churches is now held at the First Methodist church of the city. Rev. Ted P. Hollifield of Midland leads services with local assistants Rev. Thurston and Spears. The event runs through this week and into part of next, and J. W. May of the Free Picture Show will close his theater until Thursday night of next week as a courtesy to Pecos churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Ted P. Hollifield
Midland
Thurston and Spears
J. W. May
Miss Estelle Dardin Takes Bookkeeper Post At Marfa Lumber
Miss Estelle Dardin of Tyler arrives in Marfa to accept a bookkeeper position with the Marfa Lumber Company after completing a ten month program at Tyler Commercial College. She is praised as thorough and reliable and is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Dardin. She chose West Texas work over a higher salary offer in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Dardin
Tyler
Marfa
Ste
Marfa Lumber Company
Tie Estelle
Pecos
Tyler Cormamercial College
Miss Dardin
M. A. Dardin
Freeport
West Texas
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Grandfalls
Ward County
L. C. Huickley
Sammie Evatt
Orsborn
Parent-Teachers Entertain Institute
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