This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
5
Cecil Wheat wed Anna Belle Rush on December 2 at the groom’s brother W. W. Wheat’s home in Carlsbad New Mexico. The double ring ceremony at the Methodist church followed by a dinner for thirty at the Crawford Hotel.
Emmett Karston of Hotel Brandin is congratulated by friends for acquiring a man’s size hat to replace his small black derby, signaling a stylish personal change.
Mr and Mrs Finn of Middletown New York were in town Wednesday on route to the coast, stopping at Hotel Brandon during their travels.
Mr and Mrs Earl Bell of Pecos Texas were honored at a dinner party at the Mint Cafe hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Mitchell celebrating the ninth wedding anniversary. A goldenflowered plaque and corsage marked Mrs Bells seat as guests included Mr and Mrs Ted Davis, Charles Davis, Mr and Mrs Chas Brown and Mrs P Lansden.
Mrs. Lillie Wiseman Cole and Miss Wylie Sue Cole hosted a small informal gathering last Saturday to honor Mrs. Lyman Leroy Jones and Mrs. Thomas Lilley. Guests offered toasts for the bride and a flower contest awarded a recipe book gift to the honoree. Santa Claus arrived with gifts, then hosts served refreshments to a long list of attendees.
The Sunday schedule features a sermon on The Three Gifts of the Wise Men at 11 oclock. Bible School begins at 10.00 a.m. C.E.F. Society meets at 6.30 p.m. Evening Worship and Sermon at 7.30 p.m.
The Pecos High School auditorium hosts the second annual Alumni Ball on December 23 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Invitations go to graduates who dance. each admitted with one guest. Proceeds after expenses go to the Parent-Teacher Association. Chaperones include Mrs. Clar ence Bell and several couples.
About 75 men from Pecos gathered at the high school library for the enliste ment banquet of the men’s Bible class at the First Baptist Church. The event served as the inaugural annual affair with a menu including venison, yams, beans, and pumpkin pie prepared by class members and church ladies.
The Pecos Astronomy club held its first meeting last Monday night studying the UT extension course on astronomy. At the next meeting on the second Monday in January Dr Kin cannon will discuss What is Light while Miss Virginia Thomas speaks on Astrology.
Frank Vaughn of the Texas Louisiana Power Co. is back at work following a bout with influenza.
Sam VPrecht and Keith Camp of The Leader traveled to Mentone for a Wednesday afternoon business trip to discuss local news and potential reporting opportunities.
William L Kerr and Mrs Mon roe Kerr traveled to Van Horn on a business trip Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs J W Duncan spent last Sunday in Alpine with their daughter Miss Willette who is attending Sul Ross there.
W D Johnson of Kansas City is in town this week to oversee his many and varied interests and conduct related business.
Mr. and Mrs. TM. O. Medley of Maria visited Sunday with Mrs. Medley's mother Mrs. W. A. Whittenburg and other relatives. Weatherbs were noted as they traveled to their ranch for supplies. Miss Lilly Lay returned after an extended visit with relatives in Waco.
Fragmentary OCR reads Roy and Barstow journey with reference to a Lexus Pace railroad company and Sanatusu. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm event details or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs J B Cashell and two sons were subject to illness with a lullady making. Little Fancher Bell Jr known as Little Read is in the hospital after an incident last Friday. He is reported much better at this writing.
The Pecos district Woman's Missionary Societies zone meeting occurred in Pecos on December 1 1932 with attendees from Toyah Balmorhea and Pecos and visitors from Wink Kermit and Barstow. The program included devotional music a pageant a disarmament segment and reports from Tovah Pecos and Balmorhea. A lunch followed and plans for future zones were presented.
Mrs. A. G. Van Horn entertained the Woman's Council at her home on Thursday afternoon Dec 8. The Missionary program themed Tid ings of Peace featured a Tree of Peace and Good Will lighting, devotions by Mrs. Gus Ramage, and performances by Miss Marian Van Horn and Miss Golda Wilhite. Guests included members from the Mentone Council and numerous local ladies.
The Merry Home and Garden club postponed their last Monday meeting due to flow and bad weather. The next gathering is planned for January with numerous members listed from Mars Pecos Barstow and Boston among others. The group expressed appreciation for a helpful message brought by a speaker Thomas accompanied by Mrs Haines.
H. P. Davis, local Methodist lay leader, was appointed by Pastor Rev. C. V. Williams to arrange the mid-week prayer service through January first. On Wednesday evening December 21, Mrs. Beulah J. Wilson will leads a program on the topic Brotherhood relating to the birth of Christ upcoming holiday season.
Miss Marian Van Horn, a bride of the week, is the center of a social affair series. Mrs. Ralph Williams and Mrs. Charles Young hosted a kitchen shower at Mrs. Williams home last Friday afternoon. Pink and white decorations featured pink roses as guests presented practical kitchen gifts. A large number of friends attended this popular young lady.
Local note confirms Jack McCutcheon spent Tuesday night in town. The fragment suggests a social or casual visit with no further details available.
Miss Julia Williams announces a piano recital by her pupils next Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs. Titus home. Friends and patrons are invited to attend.
Motorists may purchase 1933 license plates immediately with the state requiring an extra month payment beyond the 1956 price. Sheriff Louis Roberson has ample plates and the highway department allows early issuance despite the current year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.