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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1935

Page

5

Golden Hour Club Presents Recital by Piano Students

The Golden Hour club of piano students met at Margaret Simmons home with co host Ethel Armstrong. The program featured a studio recital with melodious studies and sonatina to sonata progression, followed by memory based piano works and a social hour with a Valentine plate. Attendees included Elizabeth Glasscock Jackey Craft Martha Ellis Betty Glover Marian Russell and visiting Mitchell of New York City among others.

Golden Hour Club Julia Williams Margaret Simmons Ethel Armstrong Ihe Valentine Favors Bike Simmons Elizabeth Glasscock Jackey Craft Martha Louise Ellis Betty Jane Glover Marian Russell Jacksey Fitzgerald Earline Easterbrook Doris Calley Nell Cowden Marianna Wilcox Mary Allen Billy Hopper Keith Hopper Richard Cox Joseph Wolf Sue Armstrong Miss Mitchell New York City

Methodist Ladies Present Colonial Silver Tea Event

The Methodist Ladies host a Colonial Silver Tea today from 3 30 to 6 50 PM at the church parsonage drawing in city women as guests. Beulah J. Wilson chairs local auxiliary work with other officers listed and a patriotic program featuring a Colonial playlet and local artists.

H. P. Davis George B. Finley William L. Kerr Heard Reynolds

Surprise Party for Mrs. Mears Shown at Home

A group of friends hosted a surprise shower for Mrs. Leo Mears at her home on Tuesday night. The event celebrated her upcoming lengthy trip to East Texas and featured many handkerchief gifts and refreshments after games.

Leo Mears Mears Texas FE. H. Ratliff Milton Wadley Earnest Hunt John Owers Webb Armstrong Jessie

Presbyterian Baker Sale Set for Pecos Market

The ladies of the Presbyterian church plan a Baker Sale on March 2 at Pecos Mercantile No. 29 11 c. Paul Armstrong traveled to Dallas Saturday to drive back a new truck.

Ladies of the Presbyterian Church Pecos Paul Armstrong Dallas

Washington Party Fetes George Washington Birthday

Modern Study Club hosted a Washington themed party at Mrs. Matejowsky’s home on Monday afternoon. Bridge tables filled the room with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. W. S. Sherrod and Mrs. Ed Craft, while Mrs. Matejowsky took the high cut and Mrs. Holloway the low. A salad course and cherry pie with whipped cream followed, served to guests including J. W. McFarland, Charles Daniels, Milford Howard, and others.

George Washington Modern Study Club R. J. Matejowsky Washington W. S. Sherrod Ed Craft Herbert Holloway J. W. McFarland Charles Daniels Milford Howard W. J L. Sherrod Milton Wadley Marion Ailes Carol Ailes T. B. Pruett Jr Sammy Caroline Paul Dowling R. W. Neilson Bill Shelton Hollis Matejowsky

Notice to Pecos Chapter 81 O E S Members

Notice to all members of Pecos Chapter 81 O E S inviting those not attending the Class of Instruction to join starting next Monday at the home of sister R S Johnson arranged by Jeulah J Wilson. Classes are beneficial for duties as officers and members and for 4 and B certificates during the O E S School on March 30. H P Davis Worthy Patron.

Jeulah J. Wilson R. S. Johnson

Local residents travel for business and shopping

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hale of Mon vhans visited Pecos on business Wednesday. Mrs. Will Crow and Miss Patsy Crow of Saragosa and Mrs. W Mountz of Balmorhea shopped and visited in Vecos Monday. J W Brooks has recovered from a serious flu and pneumonia attack and is now up and about.

Bill Hale Monvhans Pecos Will Crow Patsy Crow Saragosa W. «. Mountz Balmorhea Vecos J. W. Brooks

Balmorhea Man George Iidgar Conducts Pecos Week Deal

Iidgar George of Balmorhea transacted business in Pecos during the early part of the week, indicating local commercial activity and movement of goods or services in the area. The report notes the participant and location without additional context.

Iidgar George of Balmorhea Pecos

Balmorhea man conducts Pecos business transaction

Hez Kountz of Balmorhea transacted business in Pecos on Wednesday, reflecting rural trade activity in the region.

Hez Kountz Pecos

Charley Daniel and L. W. Anderson Visit Austin on Business

Charley Daniel and L. W. Anderson traveled to Austin this week for business matters.

Charley Daniel L. W. Anderson Austin

Illnessu hits local residents as two named names fall ill

Mrs J F Grogan is seriously ill at her home and A V butch Lindsay is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home in town.

J. F. Grogan A. V Butch Lindsay

Sam Winkler of El Paso Visits For Meet And Greet

Sam Winkler of El Paso arrived Thursday to greet friends and handle business matters during his local appearance.

Sam Winkler el Paso

Illness of Rev. J. B. Cole at Paso home

Former pastor of the First Baptist church of Pecos, Rev. J. B. Cole, is reported very ill at his home in Paso.

J. B. Cole First Baptist Church of Pecos Paso

Pecos Residents Move to Mineral Wells Texas

Mr and Mrs Robert Carson after about three months’ residence in Pecos have moved to Mineral Wells Texas indicating a local address change and relocation.

Robert Carson Pecos

Miss Irene Prewit Returns After Visit

Miss Irene Prewit returns to Austin on Monday following a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Prewit.

Irene Prewit Austin Mrs Sam Prewit

Mrs Love and Miss Love Visit Midland Kin

Mrs. Tom Love and Miss Allene Love left Thursday evening to spend the week end in Midland with Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Brunson.

Tom Love Miss Allene Love Midland Mrs. Stanton Brun

Miss Isadore Grimes to Return Home This Week

Miss Isadore Grimes plans to return to her home in Baird early next week after two weeks away tending her ailing sister at the family residence.

Isadore Grimes Baird

Jim Deakins Returns Downtown After Flu Illness

Jim Deakins is downtown again after an attack of flu. The brief notice notes his return to regular duties following illness.

Jim Deakins

Hall Rancher Visits Town on Wednesday

Co. M. Hall was in town from his ranch Wednesday, drawing local attention as he toured the business district and spoke with residents.

Co. M. Hall

Firemen’s Fund Rep Visits Collings-Wilson Insurance

Herbert Yarbrough of the Firemen’s Fund Insurance Co. in San Antonio was a business visitor at Collings-Wilson Insurance Co. this week.

Herbert Yarbrough Firemen’s Fund Insurance Co San Antonio Collings- Wilson Insurance Co

Foster visits El Paso technician at Camp and Camp lab

Mr and Mrs A G Foster of El Paso visited this week to see Miss Patricia Fulkerson the technician for Drs Camp and Camps new laboratory.

A. G. Foster el Paso Patricia Fulkerson Drs. Camp and Camp

John Ivy and Harry Hinkle Travel to El Paso on Wednesday

John Ivy and Harry Hinkle took a business trip to El Paso on Wednesday of this week. They are shown meeting with local contacts during the trip, outlining plans for a forthcoming partnership.

John Ivy Harry Hinkle el Paso

McCutch eon Couple Arrive in Pecos After Medical Care

Mr and Mrs Jimmy McCutcheon arrived in Pecos on Thursday from El Paso where Mr McCutcheon had been receiving treatment.

Jimmy McCutcheon Pecos Il Paso McCutcheon

Pete Cowell In Critical Condition At Local Sanitarium

Pete Cowell owner of Pete's Garage lies seriously ill at a local sanitarium with his condition described as very critical.

Pete Cowell Pete

Mrs Tudor Taken to Sanitarium in Serious Condition

Mrs Charles Tudor was carried to a local sanitarium on Wednesday with a illness thought to be pneumonia. Her condition is described as very serious.

Charles Tudor

Pecos native Si Stinson visits Midland on Humble Oil business

Si Stinson, scout for Humble Oil Co., formerly of Pecos and now based in Midland, was in town Tuesday on company business.

Si Stinson Humble Oil Co Pecos Midland

Cashell Visits Marfa on West Texas Refining Trip

J. B. Cashell of the West Texas Refining Co. undertook a business trip to Marfa this Tuesday, continuing company engagements in the region.

J. B. Cashell The West Texas Refining Co Marfa

Armstrongs travel to El Paso for a brief visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Armstrong went to El Paso on Thursday. Mrs. Armstrong will stay for a week while Mr. Armstrong is expected to return Friday or Saturday.

Mrs. C. E. Armstrong el Paso

Woodman Circle installs Cat Claw Grove officers in Pecos

The Pecos Woodman Circle hosts a ceremony at the Woodman Circle hall with officers of Cat Claw Grove No 619 installed by district manager Mrs Edna E Scotten and guest musicians from Monahans and Toyah. A February meeting, an enchilada dinner fundraiser on March 2, and junior circle efforts were announced.

Woodman Circle Wadley Cleaners Oak Street Pecos Woodman Circle Toyah and Monahans Cat Claw Grove No Edna E. Scotten Swanee Willis Monahans Grove Tesla M. Billingslea Toyah Grove B. Caldwell Toyah Willis Scotten Pecos

Ben owell and Joetta Cowan wed in DeLeon Texas

City Pharmacy manager Ben Colwell married Joetta Cowan at DeLeon Texas the home of her parents. The couple, long-time Pecos residents, plan a wedding trip to Fort Worth and Dallas before returning home.

Ben Owell Joetta Cowan DeLeon Texas John Cowan Fort Worth Dallas Pecos C. Colwell Lifelon G Colwell City Pharmacy Pecos High Power Company

New Pecos High School Club Welcomes Fresh Members

The Taste and Baste home economics club at Pecos High held its regular meeting in the high school auditorium. Newly initiated members attended for the first time while Sadie Lee Buchanan led a program themed Better Times featuring radio style numbers and short plays by club members.

Pecos High School Sadie Lee Buchanan Margaret Simmons Helen Toliver Novella Simmons Juanita Sibley Louise Crist Mable Claire Baygent Ethel Armstrong Juanita Nibley Allene Lishop Mildred Shafer Josephine Cowden Wyvonne Loven

Miss Johnnie Green Weds Bud Hayes in Pecos

A. F E Bud Hayes of Barstow and Miss Johnnie Green of Pecos quietly married Tuesday at the Pecos Christian church with Rev. G Abbott officiating. Hayes from pioneer Ward county family and a popular local businessman. Bride sister of Mrs Clyde Bennett and resident of Pecos. They currently reside with the Bennetts. The Enterprise joins friends in congratulations.

A. FE Bud” Hayes Barstow Johnnie Green Pecos G. Abbott Hayes Ward County Clyde Bennett

Valentine Party Entertains Class at Baptist Church

The Vita Vita Sunday School class hosted a tacky party for husbands with a box supper on the Pecos Mercantile balcony courtesy of manager Floyd Brownlee. Balcony decorations featured valentine colors and the event included a style show of the tackiest dressed attendees.

Vita Vita The Baptist Church Pecos Mercantile Floyd Brownlee E. W. McFar

Taste and Baste Club Initiation Meeting Report

The high school home economics class Taste and Baste club met at Mrs. W. J. Cowden's home to honor new initiates. Refreshments were served after games as president Mable Bag Gent presented the national colors during the initiation ceremony. attendees included Novella Simmons Margaret Simmons Juanita Sibley Lillian Young and others.

W. J. Cowden Mable Claire Baggent Cere

Miss Springtime Arrives Soon in Local Pageant Plan

The town gears up for a forthcoming Miss Springtime event with preparations underway and plans to showcase contestants in a local pageant setting. The headline hints at anticipation for this seasonal display.

Valentine Dinner Celebrates Woodruff and Alexander Birthdays

A Valentine dinner was held at Mrs. Horace Woodruff’s home last Sunday honoring the birthdays of Mr. Horace Woodruff and four year old Doris Carrol Alexander. Guests received valentine packages and verses before the meal. Mrs. John Hogg of Monahans was in town Tuesday shopping.

Horace Woodruff Mr. Woodruff Doris Carrol Alexander W. F. Alexander L. E. Polk Albert Alexander Doris John Hogg Monahans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tess Beulah J. Wilson New Mexico Joe B. Scrimshire Tena Pruett Adams A. C. Bradley Albert Sisk Hollis Smith W.ick. Reeder Emma _ Boles Pearl Randals Monroe Kerr Emma Boles W. W. Ruhlen Vida Pruett Hedgpeth H. N. McKellar W. R. Lynch R. Henry Blackwell George Bb. Finley EL 8S. Lerimshire Elmer Wadley Fred Adcock Mmes. Monroe Kerr Roy Wilcox M.D. Bell W. Ek. Reeder B. B. Gunter Mrs. Mears Lela McKee Camp Washington Party Ment Teers Toyah and Monahans Guardian Bessie Wendt May Vivian Propp Mary Ward S. Otto M. Otto Outer Sentinel Julia Haynie EI. Boles Edna Ferris Margaret Jester Mary Kelly Ass’t Gay Rollyson the Grove Brandon Wodman Circle Ben Colwell Texas-Louisiana Power Co Adlerika Sanders Drug CO Miss Bud’ Hayes Bennetts Enerprise King Louis Wood Lorace Woodruff Iful Norine Hosie Woodruff Beauty Shop Sally Williams Community Public Service Company City of Community Public Service Co Aitizen and A MU Commun, Service Company
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