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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
4
The Pecos Rotary Club meeting scheduled for Thursday was canceled to honor the memory of Bill Dean, a son of a valued club member. Mrs. R. G. Middleton remains ill at home but shows improvement. Miss Edna Poer enjoys a pleasant Long Beach vacation and plans to return this week.
The Briscoe descendants of Isaac and Hettie Kyle Briscoe gathered at Kidd Springs Dallas on August 13. One hundred four descendants attended from Texas and Oklahoma. The reunion honored 87 year old J. B. Briscoe of Pecos, oldest living member, who traveled to Greenville to visit I. W. Briscoe’s family.
We thank all who helped and offered sympathy during illness and death of our loved one. Special thanks to the young men who worked so faithfully. Dorothy Dean and W W Dean. Mr and Mrs W W Dean. Mr and Mrs Dave C Sudderth. Katherine Dean Broughton. Bob Dean.
The Eastern Star held its annual picnic Monday evening August 21 at the country club to honor Robert Morrison founder of the Order. A storm prevented Barstow from attending and a delightful cafeteria lunch of cakes and iced tea was served under the supervision of Worthy Matron Beulah J. Wilson and officers.
Miss Blossom Bloom was honored with a farewell swimming party at the country club hosted by The Hot-Cha Club on August 14. After swimming, members enjoyed Coney Islands and Newly-Weds refreshments and a list of attendees included Phyllis Scott Mary Ruth Elkins Elizabeth Anthony Marjorie Jarrell Frances Miller and the honoree. The Epworth League social followed on August 18 at Miss Janice Wadley’s home with games and refreshments and a long guest list of local families and residents.
After a long effort to procure an iron lung, Bill Dean died en route to medical care. A Pecos caravan rushed him from Pecos to Houston for treatment, with friends driving ambulance and support vehicles at high speed. His death ends a life of local business leadership. a public funeral followed in Pecos with a large turnout and heartfelt tributes.
The Methodist women held a monthly tea with hostess Dewey Richburg and praised her hospitality. Mrs. M. D. Bell organized arrangements for a bazaar on Friday and Saturday, September 1st and 2nd, outlining booth setups and multiple order items. Members of the choir and other volunteers assisted by serving a fresh meat plate to numerous attendees.
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