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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1926

Page

8

Toyah on 8B Hig Toyah on 8B Hig Mrs

Toyah on 8B Hig is listed with Mrs in shorthand records. The note references a person named Toyah and a title or status indicated by Hig and Mrs.

TOYAH

Toyah People Share News and Visitors in Town

Local notes list visitors and residents in Toyah and surrounding areas. Names include Weatherby, Roberson, Biggs, Kiser, Yates, Kingston, Murchison, Shoultz, Matthews, and Van Geison among others. Several residents travel to Abilene, Pecos, Graham, and Roswell New Mexico for business, study, or visits. A church social and school teachers from Whitney, Killeen, Cameron arrive. community events feature ice cream and cake at the parsonage with about fifty attendees.

Toyah School Misses Wingate Whitney Rebecca Roberts Killeen J. H. Yoe Cameron Miss Wingate Miss Roberts Brownwood Abilene Yoe San Marcos Normal

Judge H N McKellar Addresses Texas Teachers Institute

Judge H N McKellar delivered a broad address to teachers at the institute, urging urgent school funding. He warned Texas faces reduced per capita support this year, urging temporary relief of $15.00 per capita and later foundational laws from the Fortieth Legislature to ensure equal educational opportunities and better school conditions for all Texas children.

Reeves County California Texas Thirty Fortieth

Pioneer Bridge Club Hosts Saturday Games

Mrs. C. 8. Shoultz hosted the Pioneer Bridge Club Saturday afternoon with punch served at the start of play. After the usual number of games, Mrs. Ruhrup continued the session.

C. 8. Shoultz Pioneer Bridge Club Ruhrup

Mrs Van Horn Hosts Novel Party For Son’s College Sendoff

Mrs A G Van Horn entertained at her home Monday evening in honor of her son Gage who is leaving for Texas Christian University. The event featured guests dressed as school children with Mrs A H Bruce in a old maid schoolteacher role guiding readin, writin, and arithmetic while recess included games and a lemonade well. Ice cream and cake followed for about thirty attendees with Mrs Van Geison assisting.

A. G. van Horn Gage A. H. Bruce van Horn

Miss Helen Ruhrup Hosts Pioneer Bridge Club Social

Miss Helen Ruhrup charmingly entertained the Pioneer Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The living room appeared in autumn colors, grape juice was served, and Mrs. J. B. Young won the high score. After games, ice cream banana splits were served to a group of members including J. B. Young F. G. Youngblood V. Van Geison C. S. Shoultz FE. B. Daniels W. B. Chatham Dee Davis R. L. Cannon D. E. Klinger A. Ruhrup and A. B. Tinnin.

Helen Ruhrup Pioneer Bridge Club J. B. Young F. G. Youngblood V. van Geison C.S. Shoultz FE. B. Daniels W. B

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers

The Derrick Walker Morgan and Morgan families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death. Thanks are given to all who offered floral offerings and support. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Derrick, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker, Mrs. R. A. Morgan, and Miss Dee Morgan.

H. L. Derrick J. R. Walker R. A. Morgan Dee Morgan

Brake Service at 4-7 Community Garage

The shop announces hydraulic brake service using Lockheed hydraulic brake fluid with experienced technicians. Offers jam-up service and invites customers to bring their braking needs to the garage.

Correct, Sit Down and Opposites Rhyme in Class

A teacher asks children for opposites of misery sadness and woe. The students offer Happiness and Gladness. The playful exchange ends with the unexpected response Giddap as a lighthearted punchline.

Sale Notice of Toyah Texas Oil Land Co in Reeves County

The state of Texas Reeves County sheriff announces a sale of land held by Toyah Texas Oil Gas and Land Company. Zoned properties total 1400 plus acres across Reeves County parcels in Sections Two Eleven and Fifteen, Public School Land. Sale set for October 1926 at Reeves County Court House between 10 AM and 4 PM, for cash.

State OF Texas Reeves District Court Ward County Bird S. Hayes Toyah Oil Gas and Land Coa Durer Alston Toyah Texas Oi, Gas and Land Company Reeves County Duver Alston Toyah Texas Oil Gas and Land Company Toyah Texas Oil, Gas and Land Company Court House Pecos Pecos Enterprise and Gusher

Electric Gin Sees 26 Bales So Far This Season

The Electric Gin reported 26 bales by Thursday, led by Homer Johnson’s premium bale from August 27. Rain improved crops, worm damage was minimal, and expectations rise for a record year as ginning peaks in October and November with potential several thousand bales.

Homer Johnson Big Valley

State Engineer Love Tours Pecos Area On Bankhead Link

State Engineer Love of the Highway Department met Judge H N McKellar and local businessmen in Pecos and Barstow to discuss completing the four to five mile gap on the Bankhead Highway from the Pecos river to Barstow. Work paused until year start, but Barstow and Pecos back the project.

Love Highway Department H. N. McKellar Pecos River Barstow Bankhead Pecos Pyote

The Compromise Baby Carriage Purchase

A young couple argued over sedan or roadster for their savings and compromised by buying a baby carriage.

Wifey Dearie

Pecos Chosen for Pecos Valley Water Users Office

The Pecos Valley Water Users Association selected Pecos as the permanent site for its office and full-time executive secretary. Members agreed on Pecos due to its advantages and support for Red Bluff Dam legislation. They plan to hire a capable manager soon and open the office in a week or two.

Scotty Sly Birthday Golf Gag Sparks Generous Hole

A Scot playing golf with his wife jokes about gifting her the hole for her birthday. The playful line “Is this yer birthday” frames a lighthearted moment on the course as he offers a generous gesture amid a round.

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Onyah News Vy. E. Morton O. C. Weatherby Louis Roberson Roy I. Biggs I. B. Kiser Doris Yates Martin van Horn W. L. Kingston Joe Seay Mrs A. C. Murchison of Austin Son A. C. Murchison Jr S. Shoultz Juanita Matthews Business College L. Harkness Daya Esther Lettie Mae Farr Willie Mae Moorhead Lora Collins Chas. Cavenden Graham A. J. McDaniel Owen C. Taylor of Lamesa J. O. Crowe Theo Geneva Andrews Orvin Pigman Paul Frame Florence Burchard Mrs. Wm. Burchard Davis Mountains Ira J. Fuller Theo Andrews Serria Blanco Loyal Glenn Klinger Roswell New Mexco New Mexico Military Institute Irene Theo Geneva H. F. Wells Levison Tank J. F. Keating Chas. Manahan Mobile Alabama C. S. Shonitz Bettye Rose McMahon Olean Rhodes Ruth Rollins Fort Stockton A. W. Hosie Miss Noriie Jack Seay el Paso Miss Hosie Cleveland Methodist Church Institute Friends of the Schools Mrs. van Horn Jeddu Krishnamurti India United States Annie Besant England Winkler’s Sheriff's Sale E. B. Riser Johnson Pecos Valley Scotty Hollebeke Fountain J. C. Hollebeke Chas Coats Mercantile Cu
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