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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
4
Charlies F. Manahan Jewelry and Flower Co completed a relocation from Second Street to the pew location adjoining the post office. The building front was repainted brown and the interior remodeled with new show windows.
Reading notes report introduction of new sound equipment as the latest innovation in metal home fixtures this week. The feature highlights potential installation options and anticipated impact on interior design and acoustics.
The Kolar Funeral Home installs a new sound system in the chapel allowing outside listeners to hear services and also play organ music during funerals. Owner B C Kolar says the investment reflects belief in Pecos's future and a justify spending to improve facilities.
F. J. Lease and his son joined Art and Geo Sullivan for a weekend in Pecos, enjoying leisure time and local sights.
Locals K. Burson and J. F. Carter of the Texapean Commissary at Red Bluff attended to business in Pecos on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bell visited El Paso this week. Miss Margaret Ross, a stenographer in the Red Bluff district offices at the dam, spent the weekend visiting her mother, Mrs. J. F. Ross.
J. C. Wilson transacted business in El Paso in the early week while T. H. Beauchamp did so during the weekend.
Miss Inez Farr Jack Teague Mrs Thelma Teague and Floyd Fox took a picnic outing in the Davis mountains last Sunday. Mrs B E Johnston of Del Rio visits her brother J B Weard and his son. Heard Reynolds and their families also part of the gathering.
Mrs Jack May and her son Johnny left Wednesday for a several months visit with her parents in Clovis New Mexico. Mrs J B Cashell and children and Mrs William Kerrang and son Billy spent Tuesday in Monahans visiting Mr and Mrs John Perry, former Pecos residents.
Dave Sudderth, manager of the Monahans Drug Store, was a business visitor in Pecos Thursday morning. J. H. Stephen, enrolled in the CCC camp at Fort Davis, visited over the weekend with his mother Mrs. Lena Stephen and family.
Mrs Josephine Seay of Toyah visited friends on Tuesday. Glen Klinger departed Tuesday for El Paso to stay a few days and planned a late return. Jake Smith of Spire Oklahoma arrived in Pecos for an extended visit with the Lynch and Whalen families.
The Women’s Council met at Mrs. A. G. Van Horn’s home with cohosts Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Glasscock. Attendees discussed the state convention at San Angelo May 6–9, announced a fifth Tuesday meeting in Wink, and heard a Japanese study titled Keepers of the Light led by Mrs. Bowles. Dr. and Mrs. Darby attended as honored guests. Dr. Darby spoke on Stewardship and the tithe. Mrs. Glasscock presented Sugawara Speaks installment. program closed with benediction and a salad reception for 32 attendees.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. John W. Byrd presiding. Mrs. Lindsay played piano, and a large crowd gathered to honor a greatly respected, exemplary neighbor. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery with Pecos Furniture Co. assisting.
Pecos Chapter No. 81 will hold a stated meeting on Monday evening in April at o clock. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. H. P. Davis serves as Worthy Patron.
The To Yah PTA held a Friday meeting with a style show contrasting fashion from fifty years ago and today. Ten models performed with hoop skirts and beach pajamas while a theme song mocked future dress as they showcased Our Home Night skit and discussed home life and family cooperation.
Adolph Lundin of Lundin Bros. purchased a new VS Ford in Pecos last week at the damsite, reflecting local auto activity after the project milestone.
Pecos City IOOF Lodge No 650 held its regular meeting at the K P hall with Carlsbad and Wink lodges as guests. The Carlsbad Degree Team conferred the first degree. A class of OD work impressed attendees. Refreshments for 68 guests and members were served at the Hille Cafe.
Mrs Reid Estes spent Saturday afternoon shopping in Tecos, a light domestic outing noted in local social news.
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Five men from the district will be chosen to qualify for positions in television and broadcasting. No experience is necessary. applicants must have character references and be able to travel at our expense. Accepted trainees will receive spare time and training at home in California. Interviews will be conducted at the Los Angeles Studios. address inquiries to Personnel, in care of Studios.
Expressions of thanks for sympathy and floral offerings after a bereavement are extended by A V Lindsay, Jack Frank, John Mitchell, and Mrs J L Mann. Also noted is Mrs Jack Hart confined to bed with a severe flu this week.
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