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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1935

Page

4

Executive Board And Circles Meet

The Baptist Women's Missionary Union executive board met Tuesday for a luncheon at Mrs. J. C. Wilson's home. Hostesses served a lovely meal as Mmes. Hubbs Casey Wilson and Miss Harris led a business session with reports from chairmen. Closing prayer followed and members attended circle meetings.

The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union J. C. Wilson Mmes Barney Hubbs T. Y. Casey Miss Harris Campbell Cowan Cowden Donnell McKinnis Slack Toliver Walker Wadley Hamilton Brooks Garlic

Central Circle Meets With Mrs Slack On Tuesday

The Central Circle met with Mrs Kenneth Slack on Tuesday for a mission study by Mrs Tol iver. Mrs Donnell reported on the executive board meeting. Eleven members and one guest were served a salad course and coffee.

Kenneth Slack Toliver Donnell

New Refrigerating Plant at The Leader

The Leader Grocery Company completed a modern refrigerating plant in Pecos. The system uses large radiators in all ice boxes feeding a central compressing plant with fans to distribute cold air throughout the enclosure. Temperature can be adjusted down to zero.

Leader Grocery Company Pecos West Texas

Pecos City Bakers Feature Real Artistry in Cakes

Pecos City Bakery earns praise for skilled cake baking and decoration. A recent Founders Day cake showcased layered construction and colorful frosting with a decorated doll on top. The shop also advertises durable, good looking boots from its shoe repair service.

Pecos City TP. T. A

Plaza Hotel Upgrades Under Owner Mr Biggs

The Plaza Hotel, directed by owner B. T. Biggs, reports improvements over recent weeks. New painting, plastering, and plumbing work are completed with fresh carpets and lighting fixtures installed throughout the hostelry.

Plaza Hotel B. T. Biggs

Patterson Building Progress Ahead in Pecos

Workmen forge ahead as Patterson building nears completion. Four store rooms, including one occupied by Jim King, ready for use. The new theatre features erected seats, projection rooms, stage, and a ticket booth under rapid construction.

Patterson Jim King

Goodyear Shoe Shop Sees Rising Trade at Plaza

The Goodyear Shoe Shop in the Plaza Hotel building reports improving business after a slow spell. Owner Cr. H. Calloway expects a return to normal within months as patrons praise the shop for quality work and materials.

Goodyear Shoe Shop Goodyear Shoe Plaza Hotel Cr. H. Calloway

Profit Sharing Plan At Blue Bonnet Cafe

The Blue Bonnet Cafe introduces a profit sharing scheme with punched cards worth $5 of merchandise. When punched, a hidden panel reveals a cash value to the customer in trade, ranging from 20 cents to $5. The approach aims to attract new customers and has received broad approval from patrons and owners Messrs. Zoes and Nicitsos.

Blue Bonnet Cafe Messrs Zoes and Nicitsos

Sally Williams Opens New Beauty Parlor Here

Pecos notes Sally Williams opens a beauty parlor in connection with the Pecos Barber Shop beside the M System grocery. A longtime local, she has five years of beauty experience and serves a large clientele with permanent waves facials and manicures.

Pecos Sally Williams M System

John Brocat Barber Shop Improves Its Interior

John Brocat this week proudly displays improvements at his barber shop including new linoleum flooring and newly built cabinets.

John Brocat

Be Careful of Scholarship Offers in Pecos

School officials and businessmen warn Pecos residents about salesmen offering a Chicago school scholarship for sale at under fifty dollars. They urge questions and verification of credentials, noting some may be honest while cautioning that no proof of fraud exists yet.

Pecos Chicago

Carlsbad Company Visitor in Pecos

Co. H. Montgomery of Carlsbad visited Pecos on Thursday as a business guest, meeting local contacts and touring facilities.

Co. H. Montgomery of Carlsbad Pecos

J C Wilson Travels to Presidio on Monday

J C Wilson went to Presidio on business and was returning home.

J. C. Wilson Presidio

Wink social pages note Rose Rutledge guest of Bernice McCullough

Miss Rose Marie Rutledge of Wink will visit Miss Bernice McCullough this weekend. The social notes highlight a planned gathering and current local connections.

Miss Rose Marie Rutledge of Wink Bernice McCullough

Mrs Doty and Daughter Visit Mrs Payne Family

Mrs Harold Doty and her daughter Connie Jean are visiting Mrs Doty’s mother Mrs T Payne and the Payne family during a short stay at their home.

Harold Doty Connie Jean Doty Mrs. T. Payne

Cain couple visits Heard family this week

Mr and Mrs Charlie Cain of McCamey visited Mrs Cains parents Mr and Mrs J B Heard this week in a social note from the community.

Charlie Cain McCamey

Bell and daughter Jessie visit Midland on Tuesday

Young Bell and his daughter Jessie traveled to Midland this Tuesday for a business trip.

Young Bell Jessie Midland

Pecos Boy Returns From Washington Trip

Donald Casterlin son of Mrs. John Doll has returned to Pecos after living several months with relatives in Washington D C and Boston.

Donald Casterlin John Doll Pecos Washington, D. C Boston

Vernon Sullivan Visits Red Bluff Damsite on Monday

Vernon L. Sullivan an engineer for the Red Bluff district arrived from the damsite on Monday for further inspection and briefing.

Vernon L. Sullivan Red Bluff

Beatrice Mitchell Visits Carlsbad Cavern Before Returning East

Miss Beatrice Mitchell sister of Mrs Joseph Wolf left for New York this week after visiting Carlsbad Cavern on Sunday.

Beatrice Mitchell Joseph Wolf New York Carlsbad Cavern

Krauskopf Visits San Francisco Family Fig

Ben Krauskopf of San Francisco California spent this week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Max Krauskopf.

Ben Krauskopf San Francisco, Calif Mrs Max Krauskopf

Fort Stockton Women Visit On Business Tuesday

Mrs Hood Mendel Mrs Alvin Rooney and Mrs R D Dunn of Fort Stockton were here Tuesday on business.

Hood Mendel Alvin Rooney R. D. Dunn Fort Stockton

Mrs Tom Jones of Odessa Visits Postcard Pecos Link

Mrs. Tom Jones of Odessa, formerly of Pecos, was in town Monday to visit acquaintances and discuss old ties from her Pecos days.

Tom Jones Odessa Pecos

Mrs Floyd Brownlee and Gail Murray Visit El Paso Family

Mrs. Floyd Brownlee and Mrs. Gail Murray with daughter Shirley Ann spent last Sunday visiting in El Paso, sharing time with relatives and friends in the border city.

Floyd Brownlee Gail Murray Shirley Ann el Paso

Mrs J T Hubbs Improves After Illness This Week

Mrs J T Hubbs shows marked improvement this week after a period confined to bed with a serious illness. Local report notes her recovery is progressing satisfactorily.

J. T. Hubbs

Wink Woman Hospitalized With Severe Flu Attack

Mrs Bruce Burney of Wink is in a local hospital this week suffering from a severe flu attack.

Bruce Burney Wink

Wink woman Mildred Smith ill with pneumonia

Mildred Smith of Wink is suffering from pneumonia and is recovering in a local hospital. Her condition is monitored by medical staff and progress is being tracked.

Mildred Smith Wink

Presbyterian ladies bake sale at Pecos Mercantile

Pies and cakes will be sold March 2 at the Pecos Mercantile by the Presbyterian ladies. A display highlights "Miss Spring time" attracting shoppers to the event.

Presbyterian Ladies Pecos Mercantile

Barber Shop Upgrades Highlight Modern Facilities

The establishment adds new barber’s appliances and installs four lavatories, signaling a commitment to keeping pace with changing times and customer expectations.

David Copperfield at the Grand Promises Unusual Screen Magic

Hollywood advance notes that the Grand Theatre begins showings Sunday for David Copperfield, introducing Freddie Bartholomew as the young David, in a Dickens adaptation praised as faithful to the original spirit. Also at the Grand on Saturday is Tl Am a Thief, Warner Bros. mystery with Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez starring.

David Copperfield Grand Theatre Hollywood Freddie Bartholomew Jackie Coogan Charlie Chaplin Freddie David Warner Bros Satur

Classified Ads Cover Repairs Rentals and Goods

Boots and shoes repaired at Goodyear Shoe Shop with work done while you wait. FOR RENT Modern four room house near Enterprise office with store rooms and theatre building. Fine farm two miles from Pecos with garage and highway filling station. FOR SALE Jersey milk cow and calf priced at 55 dollars by R S Turner of Van Horn Texas.

Goodyear Shoe Shop Fine Farm Pecos Jersey R. S. Turner van Horn Texas

Pecos Enterprise Ad Promotes Modern Homes and Easy Terms

A Pecos Enterprise classified notice touts modern conveniences including a good garage and art cash with balance easy terms. Readers are urged to write P.O. Box 9S or call the newspaper for more information.

P.o Pecos Enterprise

Local clergy and visitors gather for services and Founders Day

Rev and Mrs Lynn Richardson of Balmorhea stayed with friends and he preached at the Baptist church Sunday. A visitor from Seven Hart Ranch visited Miss Josephine Seay. Margaret Louise Chatham broke her arm but returned to school Tuesday. Founders Day will be observed Friday at the High School auditorium with a noted program. Rev Gus Ramage will preach at Torah Monday night and lead the Bible class Monday afternoon.

Lynn Richardson Balmorhea Richardson The Baptist Church Margaret Louise Chatham Tovah LP. T. A Gus Ramage Christian Church

Attend Eastern Star at Pecos

A Pecos event of the Eastern Star drew attendees including Mr G D Taylor Mrs D A Thomason Mrs A B Burchard Mrs Ruby Seay Mrs L Wise Mr G W Henderson Mr D J Hart and Mrs J Caldwell.

Eastern Star Pecos G. D. Taylor Mesdames D. A. Thomason A. B. Burchard Ruby Seay L. Wise G. W. Henderson D. J. Hart

Toyah Defeats Van Horn In Basketball Double Wins

Toyah boys and girls defeated Van Horn with girls 26 to 8 and boys 28 to 6. Toyah boys tied Mentone 16 16 at Mentone. County championships set for Pecos Friday afternoon and night. Local notes list Burchards and Jones families visiting relatives.

Toyah van Horn Toyah Boys Mentone Boys Mentone

Presbyterian Ladies Hear Talk On Africa

Presbyterian Auxiliary circles met at the church to hear a discussion on Africa. President J A Crane led the meeting with reports from Ligon and Lilley, plus updates on Alpine activities, youth work, and prayer band plans. An appeal for used garments and blankets was presented, with newsletters read and subscriptions requested for The Survey.

Africa Presbyterian Auxiliary J. A. Crane Simmons Finley Ligon Swinehart Alpine Lilley Christian Education Roberson

Air Castles Senior Play Set for Pecos March 15

A well-written senior play by Arthur Goetz titled Air Castles will be staged March 15 at the Pecos high school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Harold McNew, the farce features a cast including Frank Mitchell, Willie Faye Starley, Birdie Beil, Alice FitzGerald, Brown Seay, and others. The production promises amusing between acts and a refined performance equal to or better than last year’s Girl Shy.

Pecos Arthur Goetz Harold McNew Fred Armstrong John Booker Alan Tackaberry Brown Seay Maggie Janice Wadley Forbes William Hanson

Review of The Good Life Study and Bake Sale Notice

A study book review of The Good Life is planned for next week. A bake sale is scheduled for the week after, and a church meeting led by Mrs. Lilley included hymn, prayers, devotional, and a talk by Mrs. Bowser. Members listed include Mrs. Byrd, Mrs. Bowser, and others.

Lilley Byrd Bowser Orerent Mmes Cole Crane Finley Ligon Maley Rose Nichols Scott Swinehart Correll Files Roberson Cox Floyd Craft Shelton Miss Branem

Mrs Holloway Hosts East Circle Mission Study

The East Circle met at Mrs. Herbert Holloway's home Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 for a mission study program given by Mrs. T Y Casey. Mrs Hamilton reported on the board meeting. The hostess served punch and cake to thirteen members.

East Circle Herbert Holloway T. Y. Casey Hamilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Circle Pecos City Bakers Blue Bonnet Daily Meyer Both Meyer Jack Charles Dickens Frank Lawton Roland Young W. C. Fields Rient Jesse McKee Enterprise Ofice W. R. Lynch L. E. Patterson Veniences Couch Leader Grocery Co Orient Dining Room Enterprise Seven Hart Ranch Miss Joephine Seay Gram Neal Frank Burchard Arizona W. DD. Burchard Billy R. L. Parker Ill Paso Waca Ranees Fancher Mrs. McNew Matthew McShayne Frank Mitchell Della McShayne T Mania Family Trees Willie Faye Starley Gloria McShayne Birdie Beil Cornelia Dexter Juanita Lye Dexter Alice Fitzgerald Srsan Dexter W. L. Card Cory Weasleby Gertrude MecKinnis Jessica Weasleby Jessie Bell Sir Alan Tackaberry Mrs. Holloway Merchants of Pecos Bottling Works Happy’s Filling Station Mary Dudley Digges Mayre O ° Sullivan Madge Evans Edna May Oliver ELIZABETH a & +I Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone
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