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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1938

Page

5

P T A Approves Dual Local Associations Plan

Pecos P T A members vote to form two associations next year one for elementary grades and one for junior high and high school. Nominating committees for both groups are named. Founders Day and Father Night observance marked the meeting with readings and performances.

Pecos P.T.A J. P. Donnell I. R. Titus H. L. Holloway Hollis Smith T. B. Pruett, Jr Lyndell Warnock PTA Association Jack Chipley Leslie Bevill Bill Cummings

Merry Wives Club Honors Mrs John Brown at Surprise Party

Mrs John Brown nee Miss Julia Williams a recent bride was honored Wednesday afternoon by Merry Wives Club at Mrs Jim Camp's home after the regular meeting. The program featured The Odyssey of an American Doctor by Victor Heiser with sketches from the author’s life and a book review. Guests and club members enjoyed a Valentine themed buffet and wish cards for the honoree signed before tucking into heart shaped treats.

John Brown Julia Williams Merry Wives Club Brown Jim Camp Victor Heiser Dudley Yard Valen T. Y. Casey W. H. Cowden Gage van Horn, Sr Keith Camp Willie C. Austin L. W. Anderson Leslie Bevill R. L. Boone J. W. Brooks Hilliard Camp Hill Hudson H. H. Johnson

Mrs Ben Kelly Hosts Twenty-First Century Club Meeting

Mrs Ben Kelly hosted the Twentieth Century Club on a Wednesday afternoon. Miss May Jarine gave an overview of The Rains Came by Louis Bromfield, followed by a brief author life sketch by Mrs B C Curtis. Mrs Clarence Bell led a short business session and noted the upcoming district club convention in April.

Ben Kelly Twentieth Century Club May Jarine Louis Bromfield B. C. Curtis Clarence Bell

Junior Twentieth Century Club Meets Monday for Elections

The club will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 PM with Mrs Milton Harper. New officers will be elected and all members urged to attend. The notice mentions attractive Valentine gifts on display at Manahan's.

Twentieth Century Club Milton Harper

Mrs Byrd Chosen Auxiliary President at Church Meeting

Mrs John Byrd was named president of the Presbyterian auxiliary for the coming year at a Tuesday church meeting. Other officers named were Mrs T B Pruett Jr vice president Mrs Carl Eddins treasurer Mrs Harry Pryor secretary and Mrs A F Martin historian.

John Byrd Presbyterian Auxiliary T. B. Pruett, Jr Carl Eddins Harry Pryor A. F. Martin Bike Simmons All Cause John Wallace J. A. Crane R. N. Couch Maggie Rose W. B. Cummings R. E. Booker John Lilley C. O. Finley John Correll Ben Kelly Weavitt Tipps

Modern Study Club Social Meeting at Mrs Roberts Home

The Modern Study Club held a Friday social at Mrs. R. A. Roberts home with a brief business session and tickets for Evelyn Oppenheimer's The Citadel review on Feb 28. Four bridge tables and bingo provided afternoon entertainment with Valentine themed refreshments.

The Modern Study Club R. A. Roberts Evelyn Oppenheimer F. D. Alley J. H. Arthur Bond Bradford Bill Cummings P. D. Dowling H. L. Holloway John J. Ivy Ted Johnston W. L. Kerr BR. J. Mitchell Harry Pryor W. D. Roberts R. C. Rumbaugh W. L. Sherrod Hollis Smith Willie Daniel Toyah George Handley Jimmy McWhirter Joe B. Mason Maurice Davis Milford Howard Ben Colwell J. F. Sample

Royal Neighbors organizer conducts field work in Monahans

Mrs. Myrtle Estes state supervisor of the Royal Neighbors traveled to Abilene area this week to perform field work. She and Mrs. H L Holloway organized a Royal Neighbors meeting in Monahans to promote the organization and recruit new members.

Myrtle Estes Abilene Royal Neighbors Organization Estes H. L. Holloway Royal Neighbors Monahans

New Styles Revealed At Dallas Fashion Show

Mrs. A. G. Taggart reports spring fashion shows emphasize sun-burst skirts boleros and bright color. Black with vivid accents leads, navy rising, hand blocked linen prints featured, and bold hats and varied jackets coat lines shown. Gabardine and patent leather shoes with Cuban heels highlight footwear.

A. G. Taggart Dallas

Civic Club Bake and Plant Sale For Civic Improvement

The Merry Home and Garden Club, directed by Mrs. T. B. Pruett Jr., sponsors a bake and plant sale Saturday at Community Public Service Company starting at 10. Proceeds fund a yearly beautification project, including a cactus garden at the Pecos west entrance triangle with Highway 80 Balmorhea road and the Pecos Valley Southern Railroad, urging strong public support.

Merry Home and Garden Club Community Public Service Company T. B. Pruett, Jr Pecos Pecos Valley

Pecos Music Club Plans April 6 Concert

The Pecos Music Club met at the president Mrs. Marion Slack home and voted to present John DeBloise in a concert recital on April 6. Additional details on place time and prices will be announced later. New officers elected include district chairman of church music Mrs. Slack and historian Mrs. Nabors. Five new members joined, and co hosting with Barstow for a district convention in Big Spring was approved for next spring.

Pecos Marion Slack John DeBloise R. V. Nabors Big Spring Barstow Milton Wadley Frank Elliott Eston Edge Norman Ejisenwine Harlan Woolwine Golda Wilhite Charles Seybert Ralph Williams

Sunday School Class Entertained by J. E. Couch

J E Couch entertained the Sunday School class of his Christian Church Tuesday evening at his home. The group enjoyed games and other entertainment and were served cookies and cocoa. Ten class members and the Rev Oliver Harrison attended.

J. E. Couch Christian Church Oliver Harrison

Eastern Star Stated Meeting Scheduled

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O E S will hold a stated meeting Monday at 7 30 p m presided by Mrs Olean Smith Wor thy Matron Important business will be discussed The deputy Grand Matron Mrs Lela Wilson of Crane will make an official visit time to be announced New Constitutions will be distributed Myrtle Crum has recovered from an appendectomy and will go home from hospital A Valentine gift is a pot of red tulips from Manahan Florist Adv

Pecos Lela Wilson Crane Myrtle Crum Manahan Florist Adv

Mrs. J. C. Bullion Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs. J. C. Bullion hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club meeting. Mrs. R. L. Kirby won high score and Mrs. Edwin Finley was second. Attendees included Mrs. Joe B. Mason, Mrs. J. EB. McCain, Mrs. Travis Haynes, Mrs. J. F. McKenzie, Mrs. Harry Ross, Mrs. R. F. Kirby and others.

J. C. Bullion R. L. Kirby Edwin Finley Joe B. Mason J. EB. McCain Travis Haynes J. F. McKenzie Harry Ross R. F. Kirby

Couple Weds Here In Local Ceremony

Lee Smith Drake and Mrs. Oda Steffen of San Antonio were married here February 8, per County Clerk Hollis Smith. They left immediately after the ceremony and plan to reside elsewhere.

Lee Smith Drake Oda Steffen San Antonio Hollis Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

P-Ta George Ross R. Henry Blackwell PTA Matian Woolwine Eston Geraldine Holmes May Jarine Buchanan Russell Youngblood L. A. Bourbon W. R. Burchard R. F. Kelton J. E. McCain R. S. Sullivan R.henry Blackwell R. H. Whitley Aileen Love Lois Reese Cathryn Douglas Mary Sanders Mary Katherine Toliver Genelle Wilhite Pauline Jones Jane Guinn Iva Mae Lacy May Janine Buchanan Marianne Kingsbury Lucy Ann Cowan Texas Texas and Pacific Railway Company Manahan’s Aadv Fort Worth Vionahans Jas. L. Kincannon Optometrist Ass — Coats Ed Swasse New Pecos Mercantile Peserves John Hall Mary Astor Samuel Goldwyn Grand Theatre Civic Club SALE Pecos, Texas Wadley Eastern Star Tom Skevington Barstow, Texas
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