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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

5

Pecos Students Vie in 1939 District Inter scholastic League

Pecos students prepared to compete in Fort Stockton in the 1939 District Inter scholastic League meet with events in debate ready writers extemporaneous speaking one act play tennis typing shorthand volleyball and track. Competitors include Everett Scott O C Payne Virginia Wray Pat Warnock Floyd Stephen Ruth Reeder Dorothy Smith George Arnold Erolene Howell Louise Ligon Catherine Kitsos Doris Calley and others.

HIRTY Pecos Fort Stockton Reeves County Balmorhea Fort Stockton High School Everett Scott O. C. Payne Virginia Wray Pat Warnock Peggy Correll Ward School Floyd Stephen Ruth Reeder Dorothy Smith George Arnold Erolene Howell Good Medicine Louise Ligon Catherine Kitsos Doris Calley Louise Johnson Twila Jeane Lucas

You Cant Take It With You at Cactus Theatre previews

The Columbia film version of the Pulitzer prize novel will preview Saturday at the Cactus Theatre with a two day run Sunday and Monday. Stars Lionel Barrymore Jean Arthur and James Stewart headline a story about a family for whom money is minor. Ann Miller and Mischa Auer also appear in this praised 1938 classic directed by Frank Capra.

Columbia Cacus Theatre Hollywood Lionel Barrymore Jean Arthur James Stewart Miss Arthur Barrymore Stewart Edward Arnold Mary Forbes Arthur J. B. Cunningham The Cactus Frank Capra Gary Cooper Mr. Deeds Ann Miller Mischa Auer

Presbyterian Auxiliary Meets for Business and Inspiration

Presbyterian auxiliary held a church meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. B. Cummings as program leader. Devo tional by Mrs. H. E. Tips, readings from John and hymn participation, then talks on church state and home church Christian college led by Mrs. C. O. Finley Maggie Rose and Harry Pryor. Secretary presided, minutes read, and plans announced for an officer training class in Barstow. A list of attendees and two visitors noted.

Presbyterian Auxiliary W. B. Cummings H. E. Tips Jesus John C. O. Finley Maggie Rose Harry Pryor Christian College John Byrd T. B. Pruett, Jr All Cause Barstow R. F E. Booker Bike Simmons Milford Howard R. E. Booker John Renken D. W. Bozeman, Jr Ben Kelly Roy Turnpow John Wallace Carl Wevat J. A. Crane John Correll Hugh Bryant Bill Daughtery W. L. Sherrod Ken Bowser M. L. Swinehart H. H. Kidder Joe Rinehart

Athletic Event Participants List for Warnock Rex Ray King

The text lists competitors in boys tennis, volleyball, and boys track at Warnock and Rex Ray King. Names include Hinkie Curtis Billy Cole Roberson Enid Bush Earline Kelly Quinnie B Oden Alawayne Atchison Virginia Wray Marguerite Justis Mary Willis Hudson Lillian Cowan Marna Lea Fletcher Frank Medanich Chaney Piper Connie Woullard James Hampton Willis Cook Bob Otto Jasper McKee and Bill Burchard.

At Warnock Rex Ray King Hinkie Curtis Billy Cole Roberson Enid Bush Earline Kelly Quinnie B. Oden Alawayne Atchison Virginia Wray Marguerite Justis Mary Willis Hudson Lillian Cowan Marna Lea Fletcher Frank Medanich Chaney Piper Connie Woullard James Hampton Willis Cook Bob Otto Jasper McKee Bill Burchard

For Rent and Sale Classified Ads Compilation

Classified ads list bedrooms for rent with private entrances and a modern unfurnished apartment. Contacts include J H Wilhite at 132, 809 S Elm St, and Mrs Billie Prewit at 317 S Hickory. One gas range from Toyah, Texas offered by Mrs Brown Seay.

S. Elm S. Hickory Billie Prewit Brown Seay Toyah Texas

Miss Ouida Hendon Weds King Green in Pecos Civil Ceremony

Miss Ouida Hendon daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Hendon of Pecos married King Green in a Saturday April eight civil ceremony at Judge Blankenship s home. The unattended vows formed a simple ceremony as the bride wore a green suit with black accessories and a purple iris corsage. The Greens will reside in Royalty where Green works for the State Highway Department. Mrs Green recently graduated from Greekos High School and has been employed in Dr Paul s offices for several months.

Ouida Hendon Gene Hendon Pecos King Green Judge Blankenship Royalty Justice of the Peace Are. Green Royalty Green

Pecos Couple Announces Daughter Doris Wendt Wed

Mr and Mrs Harold Wendt of Pecos announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Robert Patrick of Barstow. The ceremony occurred in Kermit on April 12. Mrs Patrick attends Pecos High School and will graduate this year. The couple will reside in Barstow.

Harold Wendt Doris Robert Patrick Barstow Kermit Patrick Pecos

Crosby Debuts Four Hit Tunes in Paris Honeymoon at Grand Theatre

Bing Crosby stars in the new comedy romance Paris Honeymoon with Shirley Ross and Francesca Gaal. The show features four song numbers written by Robin and Rainer and introduces Youre A Sweet Little Headache Funny Old Hills I Have Eyes and Joob alai. Crosby plays a millionaire about to marry Ross who must solve a divorce snag in Paris and a Balkan state as he woos Gaal.

Crosby Paris Robin Rainger Bing Crosby Grand Theatre Bing Shirley Ross Balkan Akin Tamiroff Miss Ross Miss Gaal

Midland Visit By Richburg Heard and Brunsens

Mr and Mrs Dewey Richburg and Miss Evelyn Heard visited in Midland last weekend with Mr and Mrs Stanton Brunsen.

Dewey Richburg Evelyn Heard Midland Stanton Brunsen

Foster Hagar Rites Read Easter Sunday

Miss Eva Foster of Barstow and Joe Hagar of Pecos were married Sunday at 4 PM in the Baptist parsonage. Rev. W. M. Turned officiated in a small ceremony attended only by close relatives and friends including the bridegroom’s parents and two local residents.

Foster-Hagar Eva Foster Barstow Joe Hagar Pecos Baptist W. M J. T. Hagar Reba Foster Nathan Peer Charlie Meek

Grasshoppers Jump Only When Temperature Exceeds 62 Degrees

The article notes grasshoppers can only jump when the air warms above 62 degrees Fahrenheit. It implies temperature thresholds govern insect activity and movement.

Couple Plans Home at the M System Grocery

A couple will establish their home at the M System grocery location as part of an urban living arrangement. The item notes a residence next to a familiar market setting.

M” System

Smoking and Drinking Watch Your Stomach Adla Tablets

Quick relief for indigestion heartburn and acid stomach from smoking and drinking promotes Adla Tablets sold with money back guarantee by Sanders Drug Store.

Sanders Drug Store

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