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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1934
Page
5
The Pecos Enterprise and Leader Grocery Co. present the Happy Kitchen three day program starting Thursday April 26 directed by Mrs Beulah Mackey Yates. Women will learn fresh techniques to modernize home cookery and enjoy new delicacies in a gala city event.
Pat Moran Jr., now located at Odessa, was here over the weekend visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Merle Moran of Clovis New Mexico wed Clyde McClellan of Coleman Texas in a private Monday morning ceremony at the bride’s sister’s Clovis home.
The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a statewide fundraiser on April 24 with 25 percent of ticket sales from women at Texas theatres, including Grand Theatre in the city. Proceeds aid the federation’s clubhouse debt and the event marks a historic state-wide film benefit with The Massacre starring Richard Barthelmess on April 26 and 27.
Rev Burnett presided as H A Fisher and Mrs Fisher stood as attendants in the ceremony. The bride wore a yellow sport dress with white accessories while Mrs Fisher appeared in a black and white suit. After the ring ceremony guests were served an ice course. Mrs McClellan is Pat Moran’s daughter, a veteran newspaperman now with the Sanderson Times, well known in the area.
Mrs. T. Y. Casey, vice president of the Sixth District Federation of Women's Clubs, interviews Chamber of Commerce and city clubs in Pecos about inviting the district federation to hold its April 1935 convention here. All favor the invitation and cooperation. The district covers 206 towns from Brownwood to El Paso, with 400 visitors recently in Sweetwater for a meeting, seen as Pecos’ hosting showcase.
aCCALS Red Benson was seen in town this week after a long stay in Tennessee. He refused to commit to the length of his visit, leaving neighbors curious about his plans.
Three Pecos couples enjoyed a day trip to the Davis Mountains Sunday and returned the same night. The travelers were Miss Bobbie Nell Stoker, Miss Lucile Stephens, Messrs. George Townley, King Green, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Valliant.
Mr and Mrs R Ek Whalen spent Sunday in Wink visiting friends. Mrs Hilliard Camp left Tuesday for El Paso to attend a wedding on April 25. A Bulot of Wickett joined in the country club golf tournament last Sunday. J W Moore is reported seriously ill. friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Harry Blake of San Angelo visited this week and contacted Rex S. Wilcox, local Continental Oil Company agent, about business opportunities and inquiries.
The Modern Study Club hosted a seated tea at Mrs Finley s home for Merry Wives club members. President Mrs William Kerr and entertainment chair Mrs J BE Cr ft welcomed guests as they arrived.
Nearly 100 ladies attended the Texas-Louisiana Hostess school held Monday afternoon at the power company office. Miss Thelma M. Williams spoke on etiquette home entertaining budgeting and related topics. Prizes went to Mrs. G I Finley Mrs. John Oglesby Mrs. P Payne Mrs L B Richardson and Mrs L H Nutt Barstow.
The Pecos Garden club will hold its regular meeting next Monday at 3 30 in the afternoon with Mrs. George Ross. Members are urged to attend to hear Mrs W Ki Reeder discuss color combinations and displays for the upcoming flower show.
The Pecos Home and Garden Club urges residents to plant yellow California poppies this year to beautify Pecos. The poppy blooms in profusion and forms golden clusters, enhancing yards and town scenery this summer with broad community cooperation sought.
Mrs. Buddy Reisenberge is visiting friends in Dallas this week, according to local social notes. The trip highlights personal connections and regional social activity.
Mrs Malcolin Majors came back Sunday from Abilene after attending the funeral of her grandfather.
Mr and Mrs Ira Titus and children travel to East Texas this week after being summoned by the severe illness of Mrs Titus brother.
W L Sherrod made a business trip to Carlsbad on Sunday and said the town seemed a very busy place with active commerce and crowds observed around local businesses.
Don Mason of Dallas accompanied by Kelvinator Corporation attended the Hostess school session held Monday for the Texas Louisiana Power Company.
Mr McClellan of the Piegsio Wigely grocery at Coleman and his spouse plan a Coleman home. They announce they will be at home to friends after Sunday April 22.
Jack May challenged Tuesday by Harley Sadler manager of the popular tent show. The bout took place at the country club links as part of the week’s entertainment.
Mrs Paul Dowling and others from Pecos and Toyah returned home after attending the wedding of Mrs Morle Moran in Clovis.
A. J. McCorkle of Fort Worth, transmission supervisor for Southwestern Bell Telephone, was in town this week on business. Mrs. W. J. Beck travelled to Dallas last week for a buying excursion for the Style Shop and will return Wednesday night, according to partner Mrs. Bean McCutcheon.
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