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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
5
Guidance urges using local native plants to harmonize home landscapes with nearby fields and woods. It covers transplant timing, root protection, soil preparation, and spacing, advising fall collection, proper root ball methods, and pruning for deciduous plants. It notes nursery stock may offer better root systems for established plantings.
Misses Marjorie Jarrett and Melba Keen hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Bob Wickson at her home Friday. Guests enjoyed fortune telling, a palm reading, and a basket of gifts, followed by doughnuts and coffee as Mrs Wickson graciously thanked attendees.
The article notes a Sunday Lesson-Sermon on Jesus in Churches of Christ Scientist. It cites Isaiah and a prophecy of a son born to us and describes Jesus as the son who shall reign forever. The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures is referenced regarding Jesus as the son born of a virgin and his role in divine ministry.
Armstrong, a San Antonio beauty technician, arrives to begin duties at Zimmer Beauty Parlour. He held the Tier Lerk Cin and has worked in Dallas and San Antonio shops. Since his arrival, Zotos and Jamal waving pads were added to equipment to support this technique.
Mr and Mrs HW P Kay of Red Luts entertained with a Valentine party on February 14 at the Lodge. Guests enjoyed fortunes from string pullers, paper caps, bridge and rummy games with prizes for high and low scores. Refreshments of apple cider cookies cake and Valentine confections were served to a large group of guests.
Miss Aurius Beams hosted the Wednesday Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. High score was won by Miss Mary Elon Hinkle. A delicious salad plate was served to the ladies including Wesley Antetree Norman Scot George Townley Bond Bradford Mabel Beauchamp Pinkney Black Louis Wood Clarence Spencer Claude Anthony Stella Mae Card Mary Elon Hinkle and the hostess.
The West Circle of the Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J W Brooks with Mrs Armstrong in charge. Mrs Sally Kimbrough gave the Luke 6 34 39 devotional followed by a round table discussion. Plans for a program at the upcoming ty tea were discussed and a prayer closed the meeting. Hostess served refreshments to Mesdames Titus Cowden Garlick Duncan Richardson Hudgens Wilson Armstrong and Miss Annie Browning.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday for Bible study. Circle One led by Mrs John Byrd explored The Holy Spirit in Worship and Work with only a few members present. Circle Two, led by Mrs FE Cox, held a brief business meeting before the lesson as attendees listed include Mrs Cox Miss A Brane Mrs John Liles Mrs Ey Pruett and Mrs Marty Pryvor.
Local notes include Maine visitors N A Rankin family with Shirle from Maine visiting Mrs C A Borris. McCail Engineering pours concrete on the west spillway and rapid progress on the day across the river. Cafe changes hands with the Howards. Bertha Howard and Mrs Howard listed. Pecos visitors Mrs O Pilea's children weekend stay. Funeral report: the Pridwy night death. School party reports with Dorothy Miller and others attending supervised by teachers.
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