Presidential museum described by curator
Mrs. Glenda Morgan curator for Odessa's Presidential Museum described exhibit samples and museum history during a Merry Wives Club gathering at Mrs. Gene Kelly's home. The Nixon portrait and presidential relics were shown as the collection grows, with guests listed and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Morgan
Odessa
Merry Wives Club
Gene Kelly
Washington St
Morgan
John F. Kennedy
Nixon
Agnew
Marion Russell
Pecos
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Luis
Roscoe) Orozco
Whittlins
Mines
Mildred Jones
Elmer Wadley
Jane Stewart
Jessie Richburg
Carrie Mae Holloway
Ben Colwell
J. T. Moore Jr
Zora Gunter
Norman Eisenwine
Jack Jones
Jack Williams
Darrell
Smith shows drug film to B&PW Club in Pecos
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Pecos met April 11 in the Federated Parlor for an informative program Fight or Flight. Charles Smith Pecos Police patrolman presented the film on drugs and answered members questions. Joye Meacham chaired the program with hostesses Bettis Johnson Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Pecos
Federated Parlor
Charles Smith
Smith
Joyce Meacham
Bill Bettis
Marion Johnson
Jane Ross
Winnie Mae Pigman
Blondie Moorhead
Ann Cannon
Clairbel Harrington
Fannie Camp
Adele Hiett
Frances Mannell
Carrie Mae Holloway
Johnnie Standlee
Frances Devenport
Myrtle Cowan
Hilda Bradley
Sue McLain
Ellen Martin
Bonita Hart
Lulu Bond
Rozelle Doheney
Psalm 51:10 Petition for a Clean Heart and Right Spirit
A devotional line from Psalm 51 verse 10 asks for a clean heart and a renewed right spirit within. The verse emphasizes inner moral renewal and spiritual integrity.
Emigrants Crossing marker erected in Reeves County Texas
An Official Texas Historical Marker was unveiled at U S 285 and First St marking Emigrants Crossing. Carolyn Clark wrote the inscription and received a $25 bond. the marker notes Pecos River fording used by 1849 migrants and Butterfield stages in 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harold Lindley
Jefferson St
Reeves County Historical Survey Committee
U.S. 285
First St
Carolyn Clark
Joe Clark
Jackson Blvd
Carolyn
Pecos River
United States
California
Red River Trail
Butterfield Overland Mail
Sideliners honored by Pecos Eastern Star in ceremony
Nineteen members of Pecos Chapter of Eastern Star were honored as Side-Liners at a Monday night meeting in the Masonic Hall. Gifts were given to Pecos members and visiting members from Sonora and Fort Stockton chapters. Pro-tem officers received tokens, petitions and transfers were discussed, and Dorothy Neagle noted for membership elsewhere. The group announced Tea invitations, hospital updates, Rainbow Girls reports, a bake sale, and an April 24 meeting with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Marian Morelan
Hollis Smith
Patricia Waits
Mae Propp
Pete Macha
Coy Hudson
Carrie Mae Holloway
Marvin Frazier
John Cearley
Verlie Akridge
Annie Lou Titus
Bonnie Cearley
Janice Giddens
Sondow
Mary Kathryn Smith
Samuel Smith
Fort Stockton
Winnie Jameson
Ona Pointer
Nina Bullock
Adah
Ruth Cothran
Electa
Jones Mays
Morelan
Dorothy Neagle
Cotulla
George Tillery
OES
Willie Reynolds
Helen Hildreth
Order of Eastern Star
Bruce Marshall Brings Texana Art Show To Fort Davis
Fort Davis hosts a two day exhibit by Austin artist Bruce Marshall at the Overland Trail Museum April 28 and 29 under Fort Davis Historical Society sponsorship. The show features western and border scenes with emphasis on Confederate era Texana. Marshall’s work is shown in museums and galleries including the Smithsonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Tex
Austin
Bruce Marshall
Overland Trail Museum
Gaines’ Mill
Hood
Museum of the
Confederate Research Center
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
Marshall
Archibald Gracie, Jr
Dick Dowling
Gracie Mansion
New York
Houston
Terry
Texas Rangers
Texas Star
Texas
Smithsonian Institute
Writers to Meet in Fort Stockton April Twenty Ninth
Texas Press Women District IV will gather in Fort Stockton on April 29 hosted by the Fort Stockton Pioneer and District 10 officials. Women in media are invited and a 2:30 tour of historic spots includes the Willie Reed Rowe Art Studio etching door prize. District 10 president Mrs Bruno Wolf will deliver a message. Husbands may attend the 7:30 p.m. buffet at the Holiday Inn. attendees must confirm by April 21 with Mrs Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press
Ft.Stockton
Ft. Stockton
Bruno Wolf
District 10
Holiday Inn
Parnell
Mrs Bela Bessent Plans Austin Visit With Son
Mrs. Bela Bessent left Friday for San Angelo to meet her son Dr. Wailand Bessent and return to Austin. She plans a week in their Pecos home before returning to Pecos Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Bessent
San Angelo
Wailand Bessent
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presidential
Pecos Enterprise
Joy Youngblood
Nebraska St
M.D. Anderson Hospital
el Paso
Joy
Bill
S. Eddy St
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Harmony Chapter
Grand Chapter
Thelma Joyce Alsup
A. B. Walker
Carl Magee
South Eddy
BED & Bath Shoppe
Now
Airlawn Fabric
S. Eddy
MSE
DEEER
Commode
Ft. Davis
Family News
Peggy McCracken
Joseph S. Billeiter
Johnson St
Michelle
John Graham Hoefs
Richard Hoefs
Balmorhea
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Erwin Lasser
Miss Billeiter
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
University of Texas, Austin
Courtes
Dyer & Sons
Audivox
Pete Boody
Central Drug
el Paso Hearing Aid Center
North Mesa
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