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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
5
Berch Hubbs left Tuesday for El Paso on a business trip. Edwin Finley spent the first of the week in El Paso on business returning here Wednesday morning.
J O Wilson and Clarence Bell spent Tuesday in Midland on business. They traveled there for undisclosed commercial matters and met local officials during their visit.
Bob Tinnin of Phoenix Arizona spent Thursday in Pecos socializing with a number of local friends during a brief visit.
W. H. Graham and Barney Hubbs spent Tuesday in Grandfalls and Py ete on a business trip. Pat Hill, the original hibernian, came from Midland on Wednesday, to spend a day or two on business in Pecos.
Mr and Mrs Curtis McElroy of Toyah were in Pecos on Thursday for shopping and to see friends, stopping at local stores and catching up with acquaintances.
Miss Mary Catherine Heard has recovered after several days at home with a very severe cold. She is feeling well again and in good health following her confinement.
Oak Dinwiddie arrived Thursday from his ranch to attend to business affairs and observe local affairs. He is noted for his many ventures and wide local presence.
Sid Kyle left Wednesday evening for College Station to spend a few days visiting his many friends at the A. and M. campus.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Brownlee returned Wednesday from El Paso where they spent the weekend on a combined business and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Bert Slater arrived at the first of the week to make her home here with her husband who is in charge of the construction of the Texas Louisiana Power Company.
Miss Callie Ross and brother Bill Ross traveled from Abilene to attend George Ross wedding. Callie left Wednesday evening after the ceremony to return to Simmons University last Friday.
N F Chapman, confined at home for two weeks, visited downtown Wednesday morning to see friends. He hopes to recover soon and return to duties ensuring the paper contains more than ads.
Mrs. Sid Kyle spent the first of the week in El Paso attending a meeting of a Baptist Church organization. She is recognized as a leader in West Texas for her work with the church.
Dorothy Sisk and George Ross united in marriage at noon in the First Methodist Church. The April eighteenth wedding featured ornate decorations, a candlelit altar, and a full rev of bridesmaids and ushers. The couple planned a honeymoon to New Mexico with home to Pecos after April 25.
Miss Virginia Runnels entertained with a bridge luncheon Saturday honoring bride-to-be Miss Dorothy Sisk. Home accented for the occasion, a delectable luncheon preceded bridge at three tables. Guest prize was a dainty luncheon set.
A scientific note states aromatic oils are the spices that wake flavor, and notes they also make senatorial investigations spicy, stirring debate in Kansas City.
A hostess served an elaborate four course dinner assisted by her mother and Mrs. Hardin Ross. Afterward guests attended a church rehearsal. Attending were Messrs. and Mesdames Hardin Ross, H. B. Prickett, Albert Sisk, the Misses Dorothy Sisk Fay Ward Jane Kathryn Dean Lucile Precit Virginia Runnells Billye Harrison and Messrs. Keith Camp Wm. L. Kerr Sid Kyle Bill Dean Gordon Stine and Fancher Bell.
Miss Callie Ross entertained the wedding party Tuesday evening at her home with a fine dinner honoring Miss Dorothy Sisk and her brother Mr. George Ross whose marriage followed at high noon the next day. Guests sat at one long table around a central replica of the couple’s future home. Place cards resembled rolling pins and gifts were presented to all. Bridesmaids received jewelry while groomsmen were given bill cases.
Miss Noriie Hosie left for Oklahoma City last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Tinnin drove to El Paso last week. At the O E S monthly meeting last Thursday an initiation for Mr. and Mrs. Reeves S. Burchard was held with Mrs. Cleveland and others in attendance. Mrs. Johnson of Pecos is assistant district deputy grand matron. Afternoon activities proved enjoyable. Beulah Ben and Nadean Carothers hosted games for the youngsters with pink and white decorations, ice cream and cake, assisted by Mrs. Garothers and Mrs. Armstrong. hats were given as favors.
The Rev F A Thorald Eller of Marfa who was ill on Easter will return to Pecos and conduct services at St Mark's Episcopal Church at 8 30 pm next Sunday April 22 All are invited to attend Sunday services at 10 am and Sunday School at St Marks is open to newcomers Regular services are held monthly usually the first Sunday evening Judge Caldwell and Rude Weed of Abilene visited Tecos Saturday.
R. N. Couch thanks Pecos Volunteer Firemen for their quick and courageous work last Friday night that saved his Pecos City Bakery from a damaging fire. He expresses sincere gratitude for the valiant efforts.
Sincere thanks to the Fireboys for their excellent work in saving our home last Saturday despite hazards and dangers. Their prompt response and bravery left the family grateful and relieved.
Mr and Mrs I V Brookfield express gratitude to those who answered the call and kept their house from a total blaze. They praise energetic efforts and hope the sacrifice is rewarded.
P V Hollebeke longtime Culberson County stockman died April 13 on his ranch 65 miles northwest of town after a stroke. He rode out Friday night and was found Saturday afternoon about 1.5 miles from home. He was 75, leaving a large family including wife Emma and nine sons and one daughter. Pallbearers were local men. services at the Christian Church followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery. Our sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
The Hollebete and Cooksey families thank friends and neighbors for aid and support during their recent bereavement.
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