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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

5

Approaching Marriage Of Elizabeth Lilley Set For March Tenth

The engagement of Elizabeth Lilley daughter of John Lilley to Marvin Jam n of Houston Texas was announced at a reception and tea at Mrs Lilleys home. The event featured pink and silver decor with a scroll invitation bearing the couple names and the date.

Elizabeth Lilley John Lilley Marvin Jamn Houston Texas Armeed Lilley Thursy Pecos Pecos High School Miss Lilley Trinity University Waxabachie Lilley Wylie Sue Cole Joan Hey Thomas Lilley W. Anderson Lilly Cole

Federation Meets Wednesday P. M in Pecos Presbyterian church

The City Federation of Women's clubs held its monthly meeting at the Presbyterian church. The Modern Study club presented the program. Mrs. T. B. Pruett Jr. reviewed Federation history in Pecos, Miss Lilly Lay performed music with Miss Julia Williams, and a Browning paper read by Mrs. Kerr.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs Presbyterian Church Modern Study Club T. B. Pruett Jr Pecos Lilly Lay Julia Williams Browning Miss Lay William L. Kerr

Pecos Enterprise Offers Printing Supplies At Office

The Pecos Enterprise promotes affordable printing supplies including carbon paper typing rib bons ink and typing paper with sales calls from a representative.

Pecos

Spanish Party Planned by Junior Club

Plans for a Spanish party were made at a Monday night meeting of the Junior Twentieth Century Club at Mrs. Gilbert Murray's home. The event will be held next Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Pugh Roberson's home with bridge and a Spanish dinner. The club granted Miss Mildred Nobles an extended leave of absence as she plans to return home. Good attendance reported.

Twentieth Century Club Gilbert Murray Pugh Roberson Mildred Nobles

Crosby recalls radio pay and film role in Going Hollywood

Bing Crosby once earned 35000 dollars in cash for his radio work and later faced 55000 dollars in settlement costs after breaking contracts. He stars opposite Marion Davies in MGM’s Going Hollywood opening at the Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday.

Bing Crosby Crosby Marion Davies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Hollywood Grand Theatre

Baptist Ladies Honor Washington Birthday Luncheon

The Baptist Women's Missionary Union executive council gathered at Mrs. T. Y. Casey’s home to celebrate Washington's birthday with flags pictures and markers for thirteen guests. The event featured a March Week of Prayer for Home Missions and an all day church meeting with a cover dish meal.

Washington The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union T. Y. Casey Mesdames Burney Hubbs J. C. Wilson Marvin Cowan Baptist Church

Golden Hour Club Recital and Social Meeting Recalls March

The Golden Hour club met last Thursday at Elizabeth Glasscock’s home for a piano recital followed by games and a social hour. Refreshments with a Valentine motif were served by Mrs. Glasscock. Attendees included Marguerite Ryan Kath erine Kitsos Helen Titus Jacksoy Fitzgerald Margaret Simmons Margaret Abbott Marion Russell Mary Allen Doris Calley Betty Jean McLester Marjorie Jane McCutcheon Billy Campbell Thomas Cowan and the hostess. The group plans to meet the second Thursday in March with Marjorie Jane McCutcheon.

Golden Hour Club Elizabeth Glasscock Valentine Glasscock Marguerite Ryan Katherine Kitsos Helen Titus Jacksoy Fitzgerald Margaret Simmons Margaret Abbott Marion Russell Mary Allen Doris Calley Betty Jean McLester Marjorie Jane McCutcheon Billy Campbell Thomaas Cowan

Christ Child Society of Pecos Aids Needy With Layette Drive

The Christ Child Society of Pecos formed on March 29 1938. It has produced nine layettes and 271 clothing items including night gowns dresses jackets shirts diapers stockings booties safety pins blankets wash cloths and soap. Community members and merchants donated materials and labor led by Mrs J E McKay and Mrs Earl Easter.

Christ Child Society of Pecos

Louella Smith Wins In Penney Dress Contest

Louella Smith won first prize in a Penney Co dress making contest judged on style and workmanship. Mrs Martin of Mentone took second and Mrs Bill Hamilton of Pecos earned third. The three dresses featured unique design and harmonious colors. over a dozen entries competed over one week ending February 16.

Louella Smith J. ©. Penney Co Miss Smith Martin Mentone Bill Hamilton Pecos H. G. Meyer Penney

Pecos Enterprise Ad Sightings Prompt Reader Tips

A reader reports spotting advertisements in the Pecos Enterprise. The notices appear in the typical classified and commercial sections, inviting local responses and purchases.

P T A Celebrates Birthday Occasion

The Peeples Parent-Teacher Association marked a special meeting Monday to honor Founders Day with a program. Mrs Hollowy delivered Talk Founder’s Day and a pageant featured Simmons Crane Ellis Armstrong Young and Hayes. Song My Tribute was performed.

Peeps Parent-Teacher Association National Congress of Parents and Teachers America the Beautiful Hollowy Marestet Simmons James Crane Billy Ellis Ethel Armstrong Lillian Young Elmo Hayes

Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Henry Blackwell’s Home

Mrs Henry Blackwell hosts the Garden Club on Monday with a program on national parks surprises in flowers and dry gardening. Members will discuss topics and share tips in a social gathering at her residence.

Henry Blackwell Garden Club National Parks

Lee Kemp Wedding Ties Two Families in Pecos

Mrs Clara Lee and Robert Kemp of the T P railroad bridge gang were married last Saturday evening February 17 in Pecos with Rev. John W Byrd officiating. The groom works with the T P railroad bridge crew stationed at Barstow.

Clara Lee Robert Kemp T. and P. Bridge Gang Pecos John W. Byrd Presbyterian Church T. & P. Railroad Barstow

Methodist Women Schedule Church Day and Update

The city Methodist women designate next Tuesday as Church Day with a home-based monthly tea hosted by Mrs. Monroe Kerr. Mrs. Carlton R Wade, Mrs. W. A. Hendricks and Mrs. Ida Hines will greet members and guests. World Outlook program and hospitality are led by Mrs. Oram Green. Mrs. M. L. Swinehart spoke on Korea missions, praising the Seoul city church and Ewan College building program supported by Captain Swinehart.

Monroe Kerr Kerr Carlton R.wade W. A. Hendricks Ida Hines Oram Green M. L. Swinehart Korea Southern Methodists Seoul Ewan College Swinehart

Moorheads Relocate from Pecos to Weatherford

Friends of Mr and Mrs Bunk Moorhead report their move from Pecos to Weatherford due to Mrs Moorheads Ill in laws. Mrs Moorhead taught commercial classes at Pecos High School and resignations were accepted with regret. Mrs Joe Fletcher will teach typing shorthand and bookkeeping.

Bunk Moorhead Pecos Weatherford

Pecos Night Revival at Wink Friday

A large Pecos delegation will attend a revival meeting at the Wins Methodist Church in Wink Friday night led by Rev. C. R. Wade. The event has been in progress for almost two weeks.

Pecos Wins Methodist Church C. R. Wade

Pecos Night Meeting Held For Pecos People

A special Pecos Night meeting is designated with R. UL. Blackwell Albert Sisk and Hollis Smith in charge of transportation and arrangements. The session will begin promptly at 7 45 o clock.

R. UL. Blackwell, Albert Sisk Hollis Smith

More Chevrolets unloaded from 1934 carload shipment

The Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Company unloaded another carload of 1934 Chevrolet automobiles on Thursday. The event highlights expanding stock for buyers seeking modern features and savings.

Williama-Kerr Chevrolet Company

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