Geraldine Holmes and Dewitt Black Wed in Christmas Day Rites
In Abi lene First Presbyterian Church at nine oclock Christmas Day Dr T S Knox united Geraldine Holmes and Dewitt Black Jr of Pecos in solemn matrimony. Holmes wore navy blue taffeta with pink accents and carried a lace handkerchief and Bible tied to family history. The couple, graduates of Hardin-Simmons University, will live in Pecos after a wedding trip. Relatives from Barstow Mentone Lometa Jacksonville Eldorado and Barstow attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Holmes
DeWitt Black
First Presbyterian Church
Abilene
T.S. Knox
Dewitt Black, Jr
Pecos
Miss Holmes
Cearley Kinard
New York City
Jane Guinn
Gordon McCann
Black
Elizabeth
Caroline
Barstow
Reid Estes
Betty Jena
Mentone
Franklin Holmes
Jacksonville
Abercrombie Holmes, Jr
el Dorado
Ark
Hubbard Family Visiting From Las Cruces
Mr and Mrs Pierce Hubbard and family of Las Cruces were visiting here and in Barstow this week with Mr Hubbard's parents Judge and Mrs W W Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Pierce Hubbard
Las Cruces
Barstow
Mr. Hubbard
W. W. Hubbard
Joe Caroline Spends Christmas in San Antonio
Joe Caroline of San Antonio was here the first of the week visiting his family during the Christmas period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Caroline
San Antonio
Ralph Williams Hosts Christmas Breakfast at Family Home
Ralph Williams Jr hosted a breakfast at his parents home on Christmas morning. Guests enjoyed a festive dining table and holiday decorations as Santa delivered gifts with verses read by Robert H. Bell. Attendees included Birdie Bell Jessie Bell Willie Starley Phyllis Scott Lillian Cowan Patricia Green Millie Knox Tommy Sharp Georgia Wadley Betsy Ross and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Williams, Jr
Santa Claus
Robert H. Bell
Birdie Bell
Jessie Bell
Willie Faye Starley
Phyllis Scott
Lillian Cowan
Patricia Green
Millie Knox
Tommylu Sharp
Census bureau outlines service and district 22 details
The census bureau notes ongoing collaboration with users to tailor services. District 22 offices are in Midland with Fennell as supervisor and J Waldon Carson as assistant supervisor. The district spans 18 West Texas counties including Hudspeth Culberson Loving Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Brewster Reeves Winkler Ward Ector Midland Glasscock Crane Upton Reagan Crockett and Terrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Midland
Fennell
J. Waldon Carson
West Texas
United States
District
Freshman Miss Lillian Cowan Home for Christmas
Miss Lillian Cowan a freshman at Hardin-Simmons University Abilene spent the Christmas holidays at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Cowan
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Marvin Cowan
George Williams Returns From Odessa Christmas Visit
George Williams, an employee of Hinkle Drug Co., returned Monday night from Odessa where he spent Christmas Day visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Hinkle Drug Co. Employe
Odessa
Soil Board Election Set for January 2 in Reeves County
County Judge J B Woolfolk announced elections Tuesday January 2 at 10 am to name representatives on the Reeves County soil conservation board. Precinct 1 and 3 voters will elect precinct commissioners as chairs with meetings at Balmorhea John Coffey's Garage and Reeves County courthouse Pecos. The four county board members will supervise any potential soil conservation district in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Woolfolk
Pecos
Balmorhea
County Soil Conservation Board
John Coffey
Reeves County
Texas Soil Conservation Law
Methodist Pastor Speaks at PTA Meeting on Ethics
The Rev. Milton F. Hill, Methodist pastor, addressed the junior-senior high PTA on "For Want of a Nail" stressing proper conduct and ethics. Mrs. J. P. Donnell read the president’s message and Mrs. W. R. Glasscock led. The association voted to give Mrs. Clarence Longneck er of El Paso a life membership and to invite Mexican mothers to PTA meetings. Rooms of Mrs. Wesley May and Miss Dorothy Matthews tied for first in parent count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton F. Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
J. P. Donnell
W. R. Glasscock
Clarence Longnecker
el Paso
Wesley May
Dorothy Matthews
Pecos Pioneer Mary Owens Visits McCombs Ranch
Mrs. Mary Owens a Pecos pioneer and her son Bud Owens traveled Saturday to the Guadalupe Mountains to visit Mr and Mrs Green McCombs at the McCombs ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Owens
Pecos
Bud Owens
Green McCombs
McCombs
Guadalupe Mountains
Love Family holiday visit at Midland Brunson ranch
Mrs J C Love and Miss Aileen Love spent the Christmas holidays visiting Mr and Mrs Stan ton Brunson and family on the Brunson ranch near Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Love
Aileen Love
Mrs
Stanton Brunson
Brunson
Midland
Miss Virginia Thomas Heads to Monterrey Visit
Miss Virginia Thomas travels to Monterrey Mexico this week to visit friends after months with her mother Mrs. Lewis Thomas in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Thomas
Monterrey
Mex
Lewis Thomas
Beauchamp Son Travels to Dallas for Christmas Visit
Fred Beauchamp, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Beauchamp, left last week for Dallas to spend the Christmas holidays visiting his grandmother Mrs Harvey Beauchamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beauchamp
Harvey Beauchamp
Dallas
Malcom Maley Spends Holidays Visiting Parents
Malcom Maley of Hardin-Simmons University spent the holidays visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs George Maley, this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Maley
Hardin-Simmons University
Mrs
George Maley
Mrs Mahoney Visits Parents Then Returns Home
Mrs. Richard Mahoney left this week to return to her Wichita Falls home after spending Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mahoney
H. C. Slack
Wichita Falls
Rarey Family Arrives for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Rarey of Los Angeles arrived last weekend to visit Mrs Rarey mother Mrs A J Cooksey and sister Mrs Albert Sisk in the area during the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rarey
Los Angeles
Calif
Rarey
A. J. Cooksey
Albert Sisk
Wheat Family Plans New Year’s Eve Visit
Mrs. Elizabeth Wheat and her son Billy, a College of Mines student in El Paso, will spend New Year’s Eve with Mrs. R. S. Johnson and family in Las Cruces after living in Van Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wheat
Billy
R. S. Johnson
Wheats
van Horn
The
College of Mines
el Paso
Miss Caroline Sullivan Visits Pecos Friends at Christmas
Miss Caroline Sullivan a school teacher from El Paso visited this week during the Christmas holidays. She spent time with her brother Ed Sullivan and Pecos friends enjoying the season in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Sullivan
el Paso
Ed Sullivan
Pecos
Card of Thanks for Pecos Fire Department Aid
Wadley May Clothiers thank Pecos Fire Department for valiant Saturday night fire fight that destroyed much of the store yet saved much merchandise. Grateful for speedy arrival and courageous assistance from the entire department. Jack May and John Wadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Wadley-May Clothiers
Jack May and
John Wadley
Open House Christmas Parties At Pecos Home
Open house on Christmas morning draws Pecos families and many visitors. T. H. Beauchamp hosts at his home with daughters as hostesses as eighty five friends call to share greetings. Music by Toots Farnum adds entertainment. Other households including Mr. and Mrs. Young Bell entertain guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
T. H. Beauchamp
First National Bank
Chas. Daniel
Jim Sharp
Paris
G. C. Parker
Beauchamp
W. W. Dean
Dave Sudduth
Monahans
Christmas Pageant Opens Toyah Season With Old Santa
Old Santa visits Toyah for PTA Christmas program at the school. Students and staff present three plays First Aid for Santa How Mrs Santa Helps Her Husband and Tobys Christmas Gift with carols and a candlelit pageant depicting the nativity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Toyah
Parent-Teachers Association
PTA
Eastern Star Christmas Meeting in Pecos Chapter
Pecos Chapter No. 1, O. E. S., held a fine business meeting Monday evening with limited attendance due to Christmas Day. Mrs. Allie Rhea Beck, the worthy matron, led the session as plans advanced for the upcoming visit of Avora Owens of Alpine, deputy grand matron, for annual inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Allie Rhea Beck
Avora Owens
Alpine
Mrs I J Bush of El Paso Visited Local Hosts
Mrs I J Bush of El Paso, widow of Dr I J Bush a noted West Texas physician during the Mexican Revolution and former Pecos resident, was a guest here last weekend with Mr and Mrs A G Van Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Bush
el Paso
A. G. Van _ Horn
Miss Sybil Bowie Visits Ysleta This Week
Miss Sybil Bowie of Ysleta spent the holiday week here with Mrs. P. E. Bowie, visiting local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Bowie
Ysleta
Mrs
P. E. Bowie
Abilene Pair Visits Over Christmas Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mullins of Abilene spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Van Horn during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Mullins
Abilene
A. G. van Horn
For Rent Apartment Near Elm Street
Rental ad lists a close in apartment at 515 S Elm with phone contact 431J. Classified notice indicates immediate rental availability in a small town paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Elm
Durrill Rancher C G Durrill Dies In El Paso
Clinton Glen Durrill 53 prominent Van Horn and El Paso rancher died in El Paso Sunday after nine months of ill health. Survived by wife Myrtle Ruhlen Pecos and three children Russell Glen Billy Ruhlen Margaret Ann. Also two sisters and one brother. Wife and children were in El Paso at death. Funeral held Tuesday at Peak Hagedon Funeral Home with Rev W H Mansfield. Burial in Van Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Glen Durrill
van Horn
el Paso
Myrtle Ruhlen
Pecos
Russell Glen
Billy Ruhlen
Margaret Ann
Judd Epsy
Hot Wells
Pansy Hall
Bennie Durrill
W. W. Ruhlen
Harrison Beauchamp
Schreiner Institute Honor Roll Named for Pecos Student
James Drane of Pecos appears on Schreiner Institute honor roll for the second six weeks of the current semester. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. J. A. Drane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Drane
Pecos
J. A. Drane
Schreiner Institute
Methodist Women Install New Officers For New Year
The Methodist Christian Service group outlines three focus items for the new year during meetings led by president-elect Mrs Beulah J Wilson. An executive board session at her home and a Sunday worship service will install the new officers including Mrs Beulah J Wilson president and a slate of secretary treasurers supervisors and division heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Service Organization
Beulah J. Wilson
Milton F. Hill
W. E. Reeder
Dale Sadberry
J. H. Bonarden
Albert Sisk
R. Henry Blackwell
Elmer Wadley
J. F. Bennett
A. O. Davis
Children’s
Hugh Valliant
Baby’s Division
M. D. Bell
W. W. Sample
Ida Hines
World Outlook
Vida Pruett He
Christ Jesus Topic in Christian Science Sunday Lesson
The Sunday lesson for December 31 centers on Christ Jesus with the Golden Text stating I am the light of the world. Readings include Revelation 2 20a and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy noting that material sense does not unfold reality but spiritual sense lifts consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Services
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Jesson
Mary Baker Edry
Buck Jacksons Return From Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs Buck Jackson and family returned to Pecos Tuesday from Fort Worth where they were visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jackson
Pecos
Fort Worth
Miss Owita Withers Visits Hamlin For Christmas Holidays
Miss Owita Meryl Withers spent the Christmas holidays in Hamlin this week visiting her mother.
Finleys Observe 48th Anniversary in Pecos Region
Mr and Mrs C O Finley longtime West Texas residents near Pecos marked their 48th wedding anniversary last weekend They wed on December 23 1891 in the Highland area near Marfa The couple usually shared a family Christmas dinner but did not this year due to the combined holiday and anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Finley
West Texas
Pecos
Mrs. Finley
Highland
Marfa
Finleys
Pecos District Championship and Holiday Shopping Notes
Out Our Way previews district championship details while Pecos gets ready for holidays. Merchants urge early shopping. December events include Lions charity show, a busy Christmas Eve with strong store traffic, and reflections on New Year’s resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Mary Sue Johnson Hosts Modern Arts Study Club Christmas Social
Miss Mary Sue Johnson hosted the Modern Arts Study Club Christmas social last week. Guests enjoyed bridge and refreshments as Hazel Burkholder Helen Butler Frankie Gould Alié Witzgerald Sarah Chapman Georgia Wadley Hope Armstrong Tommyto Sharp Sarah Sue Ramsey Betsy Ross attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Johnson
Modern Arts Study Club
Hazel Burkholder
Helen Butler
Frankie “Gould
Alié Witzgerald
Sarah Chapman
Georgia Wadley
Hope Armstrong
Tommyto Sharp
Sarah Sue Ramsey
Betsy Ross
Miss Johnson
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Ralph Williams
Manahan’s
Soil Board
Methodist
Mr. Hill
Toyah Kiddies
Christ Child
Lord Jesus
Parent- Teachers Association
Toyah School
Eastern Star
C. G. Durrill
Joe Robinson
Main
Hastings
Pryor Auto Supply
Ben Franklin
Ward County
van Horn State Bank
van Horn, Texas
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