Pecos High Alumni Ball Set For Friday Night
Arrangements are complete for the Pecos high school alumni ball to be held Friday night in the high school auditorium. Invitations have been sent, admission by invitation only, doors open at 9, dance runs to midnight or later with chaperones from the school board. Amberson’s Californians will provide the music. Many Pecos students home for the holidays plan to attend.
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Pecos High School
Pecos
Amberson
Pecos High
Miss Johnnie Doty Weds Olen Davis in Roswell New Mexico
Friends of Miss Johnnie Francis Doty recall her Pecos high days 1930-31 as she married Olen Davis of Roby Texas last Sunday in Roswell New Mexico. The bride, niece of Tarotd Doty of the Southern Union Gas Co., will reside in Roby where the groom works. They stopped to visit Harold Doty and family on the way.
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Johnnie Francis Doty
Pecos High
Roswell
N. M
Olen Davis
Roby
Texas
Tarotd Doty
Southern Union Gas Co
Sells Imported Goods At Wadly's In First Week
Kandy, formerly at the Elite Cafe, displays a line of imported rugs tapestries bedspreads and hand painted cushions at Wadly's and reports good sales in the first week of his new business venture.
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Kandy
Elite Cafe
Wadly’s
Donley Broughtons Visit Dean Family for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Donley Broughton arrive to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs W W Dean and their many friends in town.
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Mrs. Donley Broughton
Mrs. W. W. Dean
Norma Sterling Weds Cleo Miller in Austin Mansion
Norma Sterling daughter of Governor Ross S. Sterling married Cleo Miller district attorney in Corsicana Texas last Saturday at the governor's mansion in Austin.
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Norma Sterling
Ross S. Sterling
Austin
Cleo Miller
Corsicana
Texas
Pupils Presented In Piano Recital
A piano recital at Mrs. I. R. Titus home showcased Miss Julia Williams pupils. The Yuletide themed the program with carol singing instrumental pieces and modern and classic works. Performers included Lillian Younes Mary Walker Margaret Simmons Frances Titus Mary Elizabeth Titus Nancy Camp Ruth Dick Mary Kathryn Reeder Evelyn Rose Cooksey Curillee Justis Lucille Stephen Mary Catherine Coneh Marjorie Lay.
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I. R. Titus
Julia Williams
Lillian Younes
Mary Walker
Margaret Simmons
Frances Titus
Mary Elizabeth Titus
Nancy Camp
Ruth Dick
Mary Kathryn Reeder
Evelyn Rose Cooksey
Curillee Justis
Lucille Stephen
Mary Catherine Coneh
Marjorie Lay
W. MU Executive Committee Luncheon Meeting Notes
The W. M. U. Executive Committee held a luncheon and business meeting on Tuesday December 20 at Mrs Ed Armstrong’s home. A turkey luncheon with all the trimmings was served and attendees reported a pleasant time. Present were Mesdames Armstrong Canick Cowan Carey Collings and others.
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Mesdaumes
BK. Armstrong
W. Canick
Wil Cowan
J. Fred Carey
Collings
Atc
He. Adots
Mirvin Cowi
Kerrs Head South for Christmas in Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Monroe Kerr left last weekend for the Christmas holidays in Phoenix Arizona visiting Mr and Mrs H BR Prickett Their daughter Mrs Prickett resides there and the trip marks a family holiday gathering with a southern escape note
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Monroe Kerr
Phoenix
Arizona
H. BR. Prickett
Prickett
Daugh
Texas PTA and teachers plan public education on school finances
The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers joins with the State Teachers Association and state education bodies to inform Texans about the Public School System’s financial situation. Mrs. Clarence Bell spoke at Pecos PTA. leaders from Austin and Athens invited to broadcast to boost public support and parent involvement.
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Texas Congress of Parents
Achers
Texas
School System of Texas
Clarence Bell
Pecos
Kfrs
S. M.N
High Lights Of P T A Congress
Highlights from the twenty fourth Texas Congress show Texas leading in Endowment Fund money and ranking high in life memberships. Reports note 2 065 local units 51 city councils 105 county councils totaling 2 219 organizations, with 499 associations in the Summer Round-up and TOOO more members than last year. The Twenty Fifth Convention will meet in Sherman for the 1933 gathering.
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The
Texas Congress
Kk. H. Marek
Texas
L. B. Ledbetter
Stephen Chamness
J. M. Fouts
Women’s Council Group Plans White Christmas Pageant
Group No 3 of the Women’s Council met at Mrs. H T Collier’s home on Tuesday afternoon. They prepared an angel wings prop for the White Christmas pageant at the Christian church Saturday night. About 20 calls and several books read were reported. Present were Mesdames Collier Wicker Jester Wrewit Finley Van Horn Colwell and Ramacre. Mrs Collier served homemade fruitcake and coffee.
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Woman Council
H.T. Collier
Christian Church
Mesdames Collier
Wicker
Jester
Wrewit
Finley
van Horn
Colwell
Ramacre
Barney Oldfield Visits Pecos at Texas Station
Auto racing star Barney Oldfield stopped in Pecos last Saturday, refueled at gas and oil, and chatted with Charley Fitzgerald and local drivers at Texas Station No. 1.
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Barney Oldfield
Pecos
Charley Fitzgerald
Texas Station No. 1
Clyde Simmons III County Commissioner Ill With Flu Pneumonia
Snyder County Commissioner Slyne Simmons is reported seriously ill with flu and pneumonia, prompting medical care and ongoing monitoring.
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Clyde Simmons III
Slyne Simmons
Christmas Homemaker Bureau Promotes Low-Cost Holiday Cheer
The Safeway Homemakers Bureau urges readers to trim the holiday season with simple at home ideas. Wreaths from greens, candlelit windows, and tree trimming parties foster neighborliness amid changing economic times. A bonus recipe book by Julia Lee Wright is offered for $1 plus shipping.
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Safeway Stores Homemakers’ Bureau
Julia Lee Wright
Sea Forum
Denver
Julia Les Wright
Safeway Homemakers’ Bureau
Care of Safeway Stores Inc
Oakland
California
Compliment Dinner for Newlyweds Miss Marion Van Horn and Laird W Ailes
A buffet supper was held at 10 o clock Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Nell Chism and friends to honor Miss Marion Van Horn and Laird W Ailes who were married last Thursday evening. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs A G Van Horn Gage Van Horn Ashton R Ailes and Rev Claude Wingo of Abilene.
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Marion van Horn
A. G. van Horn
Laird W. Ailes
Claude Wingo
Abilene
Texas
Gus Ramage
Pecos
Nell Chism
Barbara Couch
Rebecca Roberts
Julia Williams
Gage van Horn
Ashton R. Ailes
Santa Claus Visits Lions Club Meeting at Hotel Brandon
Santa Claus attended the Lions club gathering at the Hotel Brandon coffee shop delivering gifts to each Lion. G R Lay was revealed as Santa. Plans were made to cooperate with the Rotary club to distribute Christmas baskets to needy families. New member C K Armstrong was introduced.
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Santa Claus
Lions Club
Brandon
Lion G. R. Lay
Lion Gus Ramave
Lion H. G. Meyer
Lion Pop Biggs
Lion L. J. Woods
Lions Guy Walker
R. U H. Blackwell
Lion Floyd Brownlee
Lion Charley Armstrong
Lion H. P. Davis
Lion Henry Russell
Lion Jack Parker
Lion Brooks
Lion Weaver
Lion Sweethearts
Lion W. J. Sherrod
Rotary Club
C. KK. Armstrong
Mrs. Miller and newborn James Edward move home
Mrs. Bob Miller of Barstow and her newborn son James Edward left Camp Sanitarium and returned to their home on Wednesday.
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Bob Miller
Barstow
Brand New
James Edward
Camp Sanitarium
Burglars Hit Thorpe Corner Station On Carlsbad Road
Burglars broke into the Thorpe Corner service station at the Mentone turn-off on the Carlsbad road last week and stole cigars candy tobacco and cookies plus money.
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Thorpe Corner
Mentone
Carlsbad Road
Christmas Cantata Lifts Spirits in Pecos Churches
Pecos churches fill the season with musical Christmas spirit as the Methodist church presents its Christmas cantata directed by Miss Aileen Love on Wednesday evening before a large audience. The program featured excellent music throughout the performance.
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The
Methodist Church
Aileen Love
Baptists Present Christmas Music Program at Church
The Baptist church hosts Christmas music Sunday with morning and evening programs directed by Mrs. J C Wilson. The choir will render carols and choruses to express the Christmas spirit, and the church is festive with decorations. A Christmas tree event for children is planned for Saturday night with a gift on the tree.
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the Baptist Church
J.C
Wilson
First Presbyterian Cantata Our Lord Emmanuel Sunday Service
The First Presbyterian church presents the cantata Our Lord Emmanuel at 11 Sunday morning directed by Mrs Ronald Roberson with Mrs Lucille Lindsay at the piano. The program features choruses and solos including The Spirit of the Lord and O Come Emmanuel as well as a tenor and soprano duet by Mrs Roberson and Mrs Breen. Additional choir members include Mrs Rose Mrs Milton Wadley Mr Jack Buller and Mr R C Brewster.
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First Presbyterian Church
Our Lord Emmanuel
Ronald Roberson
Lucille Lindsay
Church to Give Picture Portrayal
The public is invited to see the picture portrayal at the church event. Continued on last page.
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Church
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Harold Doty
W. MU
Armstrong
Comav Neey, Allison, Donnell, Pot- AL Brooks
Talisman
Poinsettias Am
Beauty
Teachers’ Association
P.T. A. Congress
Sherman
Women’s Council
Omes Bureau
L. W. Ailes
Horace Woodruff
Kreisler
Lillian Young
Marion Slack Jr
Catherin Avrema Gould
Elizabeth Martin
Ped Seay
Miss Martin
Nancy Harmon
Bernadette Brownhlee
Kountz
Balmorhea
W. (. Kountz
EL. & Kountz
W. EF. Gould
Balmorhez
Catherine and
Ruth Gould
John Henry Miers
Adams
Stow
Elizabeth Lilley
Mildred Ruhlen
Florence Johnson
Carl Porter
Bon-Ton
and A. R. Copen
Firay Shoe Shop
Baptists
Yuletide
Pecos Cleaners
Erwin’s Grocery and Market
Sas
Kolar Funeral Home
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