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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

8

Baptist Ladies to Meet Tuesday Tea for Missionary Union

The Baptist Women's Missionary Union plans its monthly tea at Mrs. J. W. Brooks home next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. An unusually large turnout is expected after a luncheon featuring chicken ala king and strawberry short cake. The West Circle hosts the gathering with circles meeting afterward under leaders including Mrs. Blythe and Mrs. Barney Hubbs.

Baptist Women’s Misionary Union J. W. Brooks Keith Meredith Blythe Anthony East Circle Barney Hubbs T. Y. Casey

Eastern Star Initiation Held by Pecos Chapter

Twenty one past patrons and past matrons of Pecos chapter of the Paster Star attended a Monday night initiation at the Masonic building. Mrs R E Whalen was initiated and the degrees conferred by the group. Refreshments followed and certificates of service were given to the twenty one past officers. Mrs Beulah J Wilson presided as worthy matron.

Pecos The Paster Star Masonic Building R. E. Whalen Order Rder Beulah J. Wilson

Ripley to Talk at Odessa Meet

Charles H. Ripley a Texas United States Senate candidate will address a mass meeting in the Eetor county courthouse Thursday night on the topic A Redistribution of Wealth. Harry Lambert of Pecos will also speak. Ripley plans to campaign eastward from Odessa. His main plank demands repudiation or cancellation of all debts public private or corporate.

Charles H. Ripley United States Texas Eetor County Harry Lambert Pecos Odessa Ripley Mr. Ripley

Silvertown Sales Show Big Increase

The B F Goodrich reports preliminary 1933 unit sales of Silvertowns up more than ten percent, attributed to the product. Local dealer John L. Doll notes demand rising as drivers seek reliable tires to resist blowouts and heat inside the casing.

Silvertown B. F. Goodrich Company John L. Doll Goodrich Silvertowns Mr. Doll

Bootlegger rises in oil fields cited as top outlaw

A San Angelo report recalls a small time bootlegger once jailed in Crane Wink and McCamey who ran a tiny beer racket. Once aided by a red headed woman he is now portrayed as a national outlaw second only to Dillinger, a fame lasting about thirty days.

Crane Wink McCamey Dillinger

Club Meeting Set At Mrs Hugh Roberson Home

The Junior Twentieth Century Club will meet Monday evening at Mrs Hugh Roberson’s home. Mrs Halla Bryan will host and Mrs J B Woolfolk will speak on the Federated Clubs convention Sweetwater.

Twentieth Century Club Hugh Roberson Halla Bryan J. B. Woolfolk Sweetwater

Study Class Meets Pecos Chapter S1 0 EF S1

The Study Class of Pecos Chapter No. S1 0 EF S will meet next Monday evening at 8:00 in the Chapter Room with Mrs Myrtle Johnson presiding. Members are urged to attend for a study of the work.

Pecos EF. S Myrtle Johnson

Political Announcements For County Officials Named

The Enterprise announces candidates for Democratic primaries including W A Hendricks J B Woolfolk for County Judge Hollis Smith Claude Elkins Mary Caroline Doty Marvin Cowan Vernon Hicks for County and District Clerk Clyde Simmons E B Kiser for Commissioner Precinct J J Pope for Commissioner Precinct 1 Co O Finley Fred Bannowsky for County Treasurer J B Hudson for Sheriff and Tax Collector Richard L Toll for County Attorney William L Kerr for District Attorney 109th judicial district J A Drane for Judge 109th Judicial District Clyde Bradford Mrs John A Haley Willis McCutcheon Jr for Representative 88th District.

Country Club Dance Draws Large Crowd

The spring social season opened at the country club with a large crowd dancing to the Illinois Rhythm Kings. H. Beauchamp, dance committee chair, said attendance was strong and the event may become a regular summer feature.

Illinois Rhythm Kings H. Beauchamp

Free Beer Draws Crowds to Brandon Coffee Shop Fountain

Dan Constas owner of Brandon Coffee Shop handed out free beer and sandwiches last Saturday afternoon to crowds attracted by a new electrically cooled beer fountain. He showcased the Schiltz brand and predicted strong summer sales as patrons lined up for foaming mugs.

Dan Constas Brandon Dan Schiltz

Coyote Menace and Ranch News Across Ward Pecos Area

Ranchers fear mad coyotes endangering cattle and cowhands with attacks near Pecos. Shirley Taylor tracks and downs a rabid coyote at a Lake ranch feedlot as others monitor salt and oil wells, ranching progress, and expected rains amid drought.

Lake Ranch Pecos Shirley Taylor

May Robson Stars in You Cant Buy Everything at Grand

May Robson leads in You Cant Buy Everything a Wall Street drama with money mad motives and a climax of revenge. Lewis Stone Jean Parker William Bakewell also star as the banker, his daughter and Robsons son with Reginald Mason and others in the cast. Directed by Charles F Reisner the production features lavish sets and Wall Street sequences. Buck Jackson and others are noted locally for a Red Bluff school board election and new town market plans.

May Robson Wall Street Grand Theatre Buck Jackson Reeves County Red Bluff Buck

Pecos O E S Special Meeting for Memorial Service

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O E S sets a special meeting next Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapter room for the Annual Memorial Service dedicating time to the memory of departed member Mrs. Pearl Smith Randall. All Eastern Star members and families invited. Secretary Mrs. Duffie B Parker.

Pecos Pearl Smith Randall All Eastern Star

Sam Prewit to take brief Roswell Rotary trip this week

Sam Prewit a leading Reeves county cowman plans a short two day absence to attend the Roswell Rotary convention with fellow members. Mrs Prewit will accompany him to supervise his conduct during the event.

Sam Prewit Reeves County Roswell Mrs. Prewit

Barney Hubbs Travels to Odessa and Midland

Barney Hubbs made a business trip to Odessa and Midland last Saturday, visiting local offices and meeting clients. The trip highlighted Hubbs Enterprises’ regional engagement and business interests in West Texas.

Barney Hubbs Odessa Midland

Missionary Society Tea Set for Tuesday at Mrs Irwin's Home

The Women’s Missionary Society of the local Methodist church plans a Tuesday tea at 326 Oy home of Mrs. Robert Irwin. Delegates including Mrs. Elmer Wadley and Mrs. Carlton Rk attend the Annual Conference in Roswell. Only a fragment of text mentions Rev. Faust and memories of the past.

Robert Irwin Irwin Ik Albert Sisk Sins Shire W. F Roswell Elmer Wadley Shire Carlton Rk Beulah J. Wilson

Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Pecos Merchants

May 13 is set aside to honor mothers with one constant love. Pecos merchants offer a wide selection of gifts and helpful ideas. shoppers are urged to browse early to ensure a thoughtful present.

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