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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1939

Page

5

Pecos Musical Students Return Home from New York

Miss Aileen Love Miss Beverly Vaughn and Miss Lillian Cowan returned home last weekend after two months in New York City. Love and Vaughn studied at Juilliard School of Music under noted teachers while Cowan accompanied them and visited relatives.

Aileen Love Beverly Vaughn Lillian Cowan New York City Miss Love Miss Vaughn Juilliard School of Music Columbia University New York East Miss Cowan

Birthday Party Honors Bobby Kearney Nine

Mrs. Hershel Woods hosted a birthday party for her brother Bobby Kearney on Tuesday. He turned nine, with ice cream cones and cake served to Dusty Caroline James Leslie Boles Shirlyn Shirley Glen Douglas Bennett Lou Jean Watson Toyah Doris Ann Jarr ell Wink Roy Breen Nita Whaley Jimmie Donald Woul ard Gwendolyn Blythe Colleen Valliant Joyce Brocat Valeria Virginia Teague Doris Smith David Neil Fry Mahlon Nobles John Medanich Jack De Verle Gray Johnnie Joan Francis Cook Gene Cook Bobby Kearney and the younger Hersha Ree Woods present.

Hershel Woods Bobby Kearney Dusty Caroline James Leslie Boles Shirlyn Shirley Glen Douglas Bennett Lou Jean Watson Toyah Doris Ann Jarrell Wink Roy Breen Nita Whaley Jimmie Donald Woulard Gwendolyn Blythe Colleen Valliant Joyce Brocat Valeria Virginia Teague Doris Smith David and Neil Fry Mahlon Nobles John Medanich Jack de- Verle Gray Johnnie Joan Francis Cook Gene Cook Little Hersha Ree Woods

J D Bull Visits Kin in Hamlin and Oklahoma

J D Bull son of Mr and Mrs J R Bull spent three weeks with his grandmother in Hamlin and also visited relatives in Oklahoma during July.

J. D. Bull J. R. Bull Hamlin Oklahoma

O. E. S. Stated Meeting Set for Monday

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O. E. S. will hold its second stated meeting of August next Monday at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Hall. Worthy Matron Mrs Allie Rhea Beck and Worthy Patron Hollis S. Smith will preside during the degrees. Mrs Ina Maley will lead a study on ritualistic opening. A picnic at the Hubbs home followed, honoring Dr. Robert Morris founder of the Order.

Pecos Masonic Hall Allie Rhea Beck Hollis S. Smith Ina Maley Barney Hubbs Country Club Drive Robert Morris Order

Mary Martha Circle Hosts Monthly Missionary Tea

Members of the Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist W. M. A. hosted a monthly missionary society tea at the home of Mrs. J. C. Buchanan. The Central Circle led the program with remarks on the Great Commission and Far East work.

Mary Martha Circle Missionary Society Mary Martha The Baptist J. C. Buchanan Central Circle Kenneth Slack Jesus J. C. Wilson E. L. Collings B. A. Toliver Great Commission Orient G. C. Parker Palestine China Japan

Pecos Business Women Hear Speakers at Dinner

The Pecos Business and Professional Women's Club hosted guests from Midland McCamey and San Angelo for a fellowship dinner at the Brandon Coffee Shop. District and state officers spoke on federation goals using topics including What Federation Means To Me and Your Club and Your Town.

Pecos Business and Professional Women’s Club of Pecos Midland McCamey San Angelo Brandon Federation

Pecos man Phil Carriker visits friends before transfer to Chicago

Phil Carriker, who stayed in Pecos for months during the Southwest Bell Telephone Co building project, returned last weekend to visit Pecos friends. He has since been transferred to Chicago.

Phil Carriker Pecos Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Chicago

Courtney Hotel Owner Travels Between Marfa and Hamlin

W. W. Courtney, owner of the Courtney Hotel, was in Marfa on business last Thursday and spent this week in Hamlin visiting relatives. His wife plans to return with him later this week.

W. W. Courtney Courtney Hotel Marfa Courtney Hamlin

Teacher Plans For Kindergarten Here

Miss Sarah Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs N F Chapman arrives to arrange a kindergarten and nursery school for the year. She has been at West Texas State College three years and holds a permanent teaching certificate. The school opens September 12 from 9 to 11 30 a m offering dancing music art literature and playground instruction with individual attention.

Sarah Chapman N. F. Chapman Chapman West Texas State College

Bushs Welcome Becky Jo In Andrews Birth

Mr and Mrs W D Bill Bush of Andrews welcomed an eight pound thirteen ounce girl named Becky Jo born Tuesday morning. Bush is the son of Mr and Mrs John Bush of Pecos and Josephine Seay of Toyah is his wife.

W. D Bill) Bush Andrews Pecos Becky Jo Bush John Bush Josephine Seay Toyah

Mr. and Mrs James Lee Frazier visit Lampasas

Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Frazier of Lampasas were guests this week of Judge and Mrs. W H Browning and Mr and Mrs J W Brooks. They travelled from Cheyenne Wyoming where Mr Frazier attended to business before heading home.

James Lee Frazier Lampasas W. H. Browning J. W. Brooks Cheyene Wyoming Frazier

Bell Family Heads to Los Angeles for Visit

F. F. "Red" Bell and his son Fred will travel to Los Angeles for a multi day visit with relatives. Mrs. Clarence Bell plans to return to Pecos with them after spending two months in Los Angeles.

F. F Red” Bell Freddy Los Angelees Calif Clarence Bell Pecos Los Angeles

Local Women Visit Hamlin to See Ill Mother

Pecos residents Mrs. J. R. Bull Mrs. E. M. Little Mrs. W. W. Courtney and Mrs. S. R. Camfield along with Mrs. B. W. Weatherby of Kermit visit Hamlin this week to see their ailing mother Mrs. E. H. Bates who remains very ill.

J. R. Bull E. M. Little W. W. Courtney S. R. Camfield Pecos B. W. Weatherby Kermit Hamlin E. H. Bates

Mrs Clyde McClellan Visits Pecus Relatives This Weekend

Mrs Clyde McClellan of Coleman spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Dowling and other Pecus relatives.

Clyde McClellan Coleman Paul Dowling

Winters man Pat Moran leaves after long visit

Pat Moran of Winters, who spent last week visiting here with his daughter Mrs. Paul Dowling and other relatives, departed Friday to return home.

Pat Moran Winters Paul Dowling

Mrs Tom Clemmons Returns From Texas Visit

Mrs Tom Clemmons has returned home from visits with relatives and friends in Dallas Port Arthur and Galveston.

Tom Clemmons Dallas Port Arthur Galveston

Buck Simmonses Vacation in Corpus Christi Visit

Mr and Mrs Buck Simmons spent the week in Corpus Christi visiting Mrs Simmons parents Mr and Mrs H E Bradley while on vacation.

Mrs. Buck Simmons Corpus Christi Mrs. Simmons Mrs H. E. Bradley

Loring Family Visits Relatives in New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Loring and their son Donald Bob returned Sunday after visiting relatives and friends in New Mexico.

Marvin Loring Donald Bob New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Mac Betzer Visit With Dowlings

Mr and Mrs Mac Betzer and daughter visited here Friday with Mr and Mrs Paul Dowling.

Mac Betzer Paul Dowling

Visits By Mrs Breeding And Mrs Krauskopf Arrive In Town

Mrs. Bob Breeding of El Paso visited here earlier this week with Mrs. Max Krauskopf, sharing time and social calls during their stay.

Bob Breeding el Paso Max Krauskopf

Jarman Visit Highlights Grandfalls Couple

Mr and Mrs Otis Jarman of Grandfalls were in town Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Mrs. Otis Jarman Grandfalls

Sheriff Louis Roberson Returns After Major Operation

Sheriff Louis Roberson resumes duties this week after a major operation and several weeks of convalescence. He previously underwent extensive care and rehabilitation before resuming regular activity.

Louis Roberson

Silk Dry Goods Salesman Choc Jones Ill in Pecos Hospital

Choc Jones of the Silk Dry Goods Co. is reported ill at a Pecos hospital this week. His condition was not disclosed.

Choc Jones The Silk Dry Goods Co Pecos

Miss Winifred Dyer To Marry Saturday

Miss Winifred Dyer secretary to County Agent Ted Johnston will wed C. J. Anderson in San Angelo this Saturday. The couple's engagement was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Chas C Dyer of San Angelo. Dyer lived in Barstow and Pecos before moving, and studied at the University of Texas one year. Anderson a Texas A and M graduate, formerly water engineer for Barstow Irrigation District and Red Bluff Water Power Control District, now with the Extension Service in Brownwood.

Winifred Dyer Ted Johnston San Angelo C. J. Anderson Miss Dyer Anderson Chas. C. Dyer Barstow Pecos University of Texas Texas A

Browning Family Visits Local Home and Judge Browning Kin

Mr and Mrs Walter Browning and son Walter Arthur Jr of Dallas arrive Thursday to visit Judge and Mrs W H Browning Miss Annie Browning and Mr and Mrs J W Brooks. Mrs Woodlin is Christine Browning as her maiden name.

Walter Browning Walter Arthur, Jr Dallas Johnnie Woodlin Abilene W. H. Browning Annie Browning J. W. Brooks Woodlin Christine Browning

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