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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
4
Stated meetings for Pecos Valley Lodge Number 736 AF and AM are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 30 with visitors welcome Secretary W W Ruhlen invites inquiries and mentions this in the notice Also a brief classified line lists fur nished house or apartment rental options and a turkey sale in the same column
The Bible School of First Christian Church hosts a 7 30 PM yuletide choral program featuring carols and readings. The program includes angel choir sections, worship moments, and a white gift service presenting gifts from Bible school departments to the Orphans' Home. Pastoral leaders and teachers invite all to attend.
Mrs. Tom Carr of Saragosa died Wednesday after a severe influenza attack at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian church in Barstow. Surviving are her husband, two Barstow sisters, three Saragosa children, and Mrs. Carr's mother.
A 12 year old sixth grader Margaret Ramage writes a Christmas poem about city joy and rural hardship. The speaker contrasts warm festive scenes with a poor cottage on the town outskirts and urges sharing to bring happiness to both rich and poor children.
Workers start rebuilding the Barstow dam ten miles north of town using material worth several hundred dollars. The project is by water right owners. Also notes include thanks for sympathy during illness and death of Fay, with a long list of recipients. Paseo attorneys returned after helping in Barstow trial. Public mood shifts toward music and entertainment as relief from worries. Jiuscha Heifety virtuose.
The WEEK'S NEWS hints at 1933 prize auto winners as a new feature. A radio critic notes the unique stance of this role. Sally Rand portrays Lady Godiva at the Chicago Artists' Ball with a feathered fan in black and white. A tractor sets a five hour one minute speed run between Milwaukee and Chicago using Goodyear low pressure pneumatic tires boosting speed and efficiency.
About Town Charley Manahan reports a thorn bush Christmas tree with red cranberries in a storefront window sparking speculation about a trained crow. The Pecos paper notes births and weight claims from Mrs Croft Barstow Jewel Cowan and Jewel Merril Fort Worth. Marx Stool travels to Del Rio due to his brother in law’s illness. he expects to return.
The scribe confirms Mrs Yorn O organized the festive indoor decor at Tindley Yard hotel managed by Tindley Yard. Neoman would undertake the same detailing once Judiys completed the interior work to enhance the hotel's appearance.
Ray Arnold, manager of the Crockett Hotel, oversees a scheme of lighted trees and indoor decorations that add praise worthy ambiance to the Hostelry. The plan blends words of praise with the festive setup.
Four teachers are spending the Christmas holidays away from their home towns. Miss Barbara Couch will be with her family in Paris Texas. Miss Julia Williams will visit in Dallas and Decatur. Miss Nell Chism will be with relatives in Ardmore Oklahoma. Miss Rebecca Roberts will visit relatives in Sweetwater.
Mr and Mrs Bill Rossman are reported missing after a trip to Dallas. The couple left town in a green car and were last seen heading home as Christmas spirit spreads through the area.
The assistant to the president of the Texas and Pacific Railway visited Pecos this week, praised local supporters, and encouraged frequent returns and ongoing business interest in the town. The piece notes Webb’s friendships and long-standing booster role for Pecos.
Mrs Blanche TF Grenther secretary to Judge Lee Monroe of Barstow and Pecos resident for three years wed Mr Robert H Keeter on December 11 1952 in Carlsbad New Mexico at Popeka Kansas. Keeter works with Sinclair HE Company based in Dalhart Texas where Mrs Keeler will soon join him while continuing as assistant to Judge Monroe.
Pecos Methodist women met last Tuesday for their monthly business and social session at the church parsonage. Mrs. C. Williams hosted with co-hostesses Mrs. R. R. Wall and Mrs. T. C. McLester. Officers were elected and reports given. several members ill with flu are noted. Miss Hettie Toss has returned from Texas University to join activities.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Beauchamps are the proud parents of a fine newborn baby born last Saturday at the Camp Sanitarium. The article humorously notes Harrison’s busy week as he votes around, while acknowledging F H Beauchamp a first National Bank cashier and grandfather figures in the scene.
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