Garden Club Meeting Sets Seed and Books Plan
The Merry Home and Garden Club met at Mrs. Finley’s house to discuss house plants seed raising and winter bed care. Members voted to donate 15 cents each to buy landscape gardening books for Pecos library, with committees named for program publicity and events.
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Merry Home and Garde Club
0. Finley
A. G. van Horn
Finley
Treasury
Pecos
W. F. Howard
van Horn
Woolfolk
Reeder
Clarence Bell
Hawkin
Marion Slack
Titus
Garlick
Balmorhea Holds Youth P.U. U Program
Balmorhea hosts a Balmorhea First Baptist Church Young People's Union program titled Our Supreme Obligation. Ernestine Sain Helen Stoker Ad Means Archie Scott LeRoy Payne Jasper Miller Mrs Glenn Wood Mrs airtliff participated as leaders and attendees, with the event praised by Balmorhea residents. Sheriff Louis Roberson was confined by illness. Mr and Mrs D Dudley F Yard spent Thanksgiving in Juarez and El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Glenn Wood
Ed. H. Ratiff
Balmorhea
Baptist Church
Balmorhead
Garner Buys Xmas Seals In Texas Campaign Kickoff
Vice-President-elect John Garner opened the 26th annual Christmas Seals drive in Uvalde Texas with his nine year old granddaughter Genevieve Garner presenting the first sale. He urged citizens to support the tuberculosis seal campaign as a lasting charitable effort. Garner has long supported the Texas Tuberculosis Association by purchasing Seals annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texas Tuberculosis Association
Garner
Pecos Couple Weds In Carlsbad Noble Ceremony
Miss Orebelle Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Ward Sr wed L L Jones of Los Angeles on November 10 in Carlsbad. The ceremony was conducted by Presbyterian minister Tozer. Miss Ward, from a respected Pecos family, worked as a public stenographer at Hotel Brandon. Mr Jones is linked with oil magnate SS C Hawkins of Los Angeles. The pair planned a El Paso and New Mexico wedding trip before settling in Pecos with social events planned next week.
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Carlsbad
Orebelle Ward
L. L. Jones
Los Angeles
California
Ward
Pecos
Hotel Brandon
el Paso
New Mexico
Tim
Bible School and Services at First Christian Church
The church invites worshippers for Bible School at 10 A.M. with morning communion and sermon. An evening service continues with the same poster noting the morning subject The Gospel Outressed.
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Bible School
Women's Group Meets At Mrs Prewit Home
The No 3 Women’s Council of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Sam Prewit’s home with nine members present. They completed the Stewardship Parables of Jesus lesson and discussed new work. Sixty four calls were reported and a dinner was served to Mesdames H T Colier Jim Camp Colwell W F Howard M D D Jester Gus Ramage Gage Van Horn and W T Wieker.
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Fromp No. 3
Woman's Council of the Christian Church
Aafternoon
Sam Prewit
Jesus
Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale at Bank Building
The First Christian church ladies host a Christmas bazaar and bake sale in the back of the First National Bank building by the shoe shop on December 10. Embroidered pillow cases are for sale and can be ordered by calling Mrs. Jim Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Ladies of the First Christian Church
Jim
East Circle Baptist Church meeting plans year-end work
The East Circle of the Baptist church met with Alvs. Allison Tuesday for a brief business session. Plans were made to finish the work before year’s end. Attendees included Moesdianes Joplin Casey Johnson Brookfield McKinnis Allison and Hubbs.
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Baptist Church
Alvs
Allison
Moesdianes Joplin
Casey, Johnson
Brookfield
McKinnis
Hubbs
Merry Wives Club Studies Kipling And World Literature
The Merry Wives club met November 30 1937 at Mrs J E Sturley home with Mrs Jack Hawkins hostess. Roll call quoted Whipling and a program on Whipling’s life poetry and prose followed. They later met at Mrs Er L Collings home to begin part two of Literature around the World focusing on Barrie Milne and What Every Woman Knows review by Mrs J W Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Wives Club
J. E. Sturley
Jack Hawkins
Whipling
Er. L. Collings
Barrie, Vane
Milne
J. W. Brooks
Barrie
Pecos P T A to Convene Monday at School Auditorium
The Pecos P T A will meet Monday afternoon December 5 at 3:00 in the high school auditorium. All interested in the association's work are urged to attend.
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Pecos P. T. A
Audi
Junior Class Play Set Friday Evening
The junior class will present the play Bends on a String Friday night at the high school auditorium. Proceeds fund the Junior Senior banquet later in the year with Stella Mae Card Earl Ligon Francis Caroline and J H Stephens in main roles.
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Ney
Stella Mae Card
Earl Ligon
Francis Caroline
J. H. Stephens
Parties In Honor Of Recent Bride
Mrs. Horace Woodrufft was honored at a dinner party Friday night hosted by Mrs. N. H. Johnson. The event, arranged by the Primary department teachers of the Baptist Sunday School, featured pink and green decor for ten. A bride and groom motif marked the honoree’s place, with corsages marking other guests including Mrs. Woodruff’s mother and sister and the co-teachers. Gifts followed the meal, signaling the bride's popularity.
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Horace Woodrufft
N. H. Johnson
the Baptist Sunday
Woodruff
Alexander
L. EE. Polk
Myrtle Cowan
Anice Buchanuwn
Mary Ward
Sue Armstrong
Helen T Hudson
Opal O'Neil
Mesdames Claude Anthony
H. H
Merry Maids Honor Mrs Woodruff at Garden Club Meeting
The Merry Maids met Monday at Bernadette and Gaal Brownlee home. A cactus and rock garden study followed by a social hour and a treasure hunt shower for Mrs Horace Woodruff, nee Isrs Alexander, ended with refreshments for Ruth Livingston Marian Van Horn and others. Next gathering at Miss Bab Chapman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadette and
Gaal Brownlee
Horace Woodruff
Isrs Alexander
Ruth Livingston
Marian van Horn
Mary Ward
Mildred Ruhlen
Bob Chapman
Mary C. Couch
Elizabeth Martin
Woodruff
Mrs Woodruff Honored Again At YWCA Missionary Meet
Mrs. Horace Woodruff, a November bride, was guest of honor at a Baptist church YWCA missionary meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Barnes Trubbs home. Business, program, and waving games followed. the social committee, led by Miss Mvurth Cowan, presented the gift. A salad plate was served to Mrs. Woodruff and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church
Barnes Trubbs
Women to Host Christmas Missionary Meeting in Mentone
The Woman's Council of the Christian Church will host its monthly missionary gathering at 2:50 on Tuesday afternoon December 6 at Mrs. A. G. Van Horn's home. Mrs. E L T Collier's group will lead the program and all members are urged to attend to entertain visiting Mentone council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council of the Christian Church
A. G. van Horn
Elt. Collier
Mentone Council
T. E. L. Class Has Monthly Meeting
The T E L Sunday School Class held its monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. Barney Hubbs home. President Mrs. R B Lewis was absent so Mrs. I & Titus presided. A report from officers followed, social activities included a States and capitals exam and a Thanksgiving reading by Mrs. Slack. Refreshments served. members listed include Mesdames Cowan Titus Walker Slack Fulgim Richardson Katherine Richardson Russell Barney Hubbs and others.
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T. EE. L
Barney Hubbs
R. BR. Lewis
I. &. Titus
Hubbs
Wi. Mach
Mesdames Will Cowan
Titus
Walker
Slack
Fulgim
Richardson
Katherine Richardson
Russell
Pask
Toliver
van Havis
Caywood
McKinnis
Wilson
Pat Martin
Maley
Padgett
Balmorhea Man Boyd Sees Pecos on Business
Boyd of Balmorhea visited Pecos on business Thursday while W C Halbert of Saragosa attended an injunction hearing in district court Thursday.
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W. C. Halbert
Saragosa
Balmorhea Editor Turned Station Owner Visits Pecos
J. H. Walker of Balmorhea, formerly a newspaper editor, now runs a filling station business, was in Pecos on a Thursday business visit.
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J. H. Walker
Balmorhea
Pecos
Thurday
Monthly Tea for Methodists Meets Next Tuesday
The Women of the First Methodist Church plan a 3 30 p m meeting next Tuesday with Mrs C C Williams as hostess and helpers Hints of the year's work will be shared by auxiliary department heads Despite Depression Year the group reports generous sacrifices to keep their work going The song theme for the year is Jesus Calls Us The church expresses sympathy for Lewis Watson Thomas and notes Mrs Ben Randall remains ill
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Jesus
Sophia Buehholz
Collier
Lewis Watson Thomas
Pecos
Ben Randall
Stuckler Noted in Pecos Streets Thursday
Stuckler, a prominent Bal morhea resident, drew attention on Pecos streets Thursday as he was observed by locals and noted in reports.
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Stuckler
Pecos
Belmorhea County Official Tatum Moore Visits Town
County Commissioner Tatum Moore of Belmorhea spent Thursday in town, meeting residents and discussing local issues. The visit highlighted ongoing regional concerns and community engagement.
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Tatum Moore
Belmorhea
Bell family spends Thanksgiving in El Paso
Mrs. Young Bell, with Misses Jessie Bell Birdie Bell and Willie Faye Starley, observed Thanksgiving holidays in El Paso, according to local social notes.
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Mrs. Young Bell
Misses Jessie
Birdie Bell
Willie Faye Starley
el Paso
Roy Wilcox Stricken With Flu Confined at Home
Roy Wilcox is confined to his home with a touch of the flu. He is resting and receiving home care as the illness runs its course. Local physicians report no complications and predict a short recovery period.
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Roy Wilcox
Flw
Illness Reported for Henry Russell and Claude Alkins
Henry Russell is described as suffering a slight illness while Claude Alkins is reported seriously ill at his home. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Henry Russell
Claude Alkins
No FL Chapman Ill at Home After Poisoning Visit
No FL Chapman is seriously ill at his home due to after effects of carbon monoxide poisoning suffered during a visit to San Angelo recently.
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No FL Chapman
San Angelo
Lewis Wood Ties With Ray Lewis Grocery
Lewis Wood becomes connected with the Ray Lewis Grocery and Inerket, linking the individual to the business operations and commerce network. The move ties local commerce figures to a familiar brand in the community market.
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Lewis Wood
Ray Lewis Grocery
Inerket
Mrs. O. D. Martin Recuperating After Minor Operation
Mrs. O. D. Martin is convalescing favorably following a minor operation at a local sanitarium early this week.
Morris Fishehbein Visits Pecos on Business
Morris Fishehbein, El Paso tailor, traveled to Pecos this week on business.
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Morris Fishehbein
el Paso Tai
Miss Barbara Couch Hosts Marguerite Jordan of Arts Texas
Miss Marguerite Jordan of Arts Texas was guest of Miss Barbara Couch during Thanksgiving holidays. Several parties and entertainments were given in her honor while she was in town.
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Barbara Couch
Marguerite Jordan
Arts
Texas
Safeway Manager M I Stiewig Confined With Flu
M I Stiewig manager of the Safeway Store is confined to his bed this week with a severe case of influenza. The health issue keeps him from running store operations as staff handle duties in his absence.
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Safeway Store
Rex Wheatley Visits Carlsbad on Company Business
Rex Wheatley of the Joyce Pruit Company, Carlsbad, was in town Tuesday and Wednesday to conduct company business.
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Rex Wheatley
Joyce- Pruit Company
Carlsbad
Mrs Scrimshire Recovers From Operation at Sanitarium
Mrs S Scrimshire continues convalescing at home after a serious operation at a local sanitarium. She is reported to be making steady progress and is under medical care.
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Bk. S. Scrimshire
Pat Garrett Visits Albuquerque Gas Co Manager
Pat Garrett, manager of the Albuquerque Natural Gas Co. at Albuquerque, New Mexico, was in town on business on Wednesday. The Brandon segment appears in the readable transcription.
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Pat Garrett
Albuquerque Natural Gas Co
Albuquerque, N. M
Brandon
Pecps Auxiliary Zone Meeting Praised This Week
A most delightful zone meeting was held with the Pecps auxiliary this week. A write-up will appear later.
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Pecps
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Garden Club
C. O. Finley
Brooks
H. H. John
Louis Roberson
D. Dudley F. Yard
Jaures
Barber Shop
Xmas Seals
Grabelle Ward
Peccs
Calif
Mis. S. W. Ward Sr
Tozer
First Christian Church
Tri-Angle Beauty Shop
Hollywood
DOE
Mrs
Mabel Atchison
East Circle
Merry Wives
Kipling
Pecos P.T. A
Mrs. Woodruff
Bab Chap
Phan
Hlorace Woodruff
Hazel Meadows
Shirley Mae Hardy
Victor Justis
Ruth Miller
Opal O Nell
Terminie Wicker
Helen Han
Lorene Bowie
Jesse Sue Armstrong
Eunice Otto
Mrs. Trubbs
Mentone
Boyd of
Mrs. Williams
Dist Church
CC. V. Williams
Frank Vaughn
T. CC. McLester
P. R. Wall
Lor
M. I. Stiewig
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