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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
8
Banking Commissioner announces Pecos Valley State Bank Pecos Texas is closed for liquidation. Creditors must file claims with proof by May 23 1924 at the Pecos bank or by mail to Austin Texas. Guaranteed depositors claims must be proved by May 23 1924.
A Pecos column lists Dr. HN Lusk visiting Monahans, Mrs. Hart of Toyah as weekend guest, and many residents traveling to El Paso Reton Alpine and Honey Grove for family, illness, or funerals. Townsfolk attend revivals in Toyah, watch games, and note business and weather while W A Hendricks marks his forty ninth birthday.
Miss Marian Wadley celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party Monday afternoon attended by twenty five children. Guests brought gifts and played games planned by Mrs. Wadley, ending with candy cake and whipped gelatin. Marian is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Buchholz.
Mrs W E Brack hosted a February 23 birthday dinner for her husband with a turkey feast. Guests included Rev L L Thurston and daughter Grace, Rev C A Johnson and mother Mrs J M McCready, and Dr H N Lusk and their wives. The event followed the couple’s past dining traditions and showcased Mrs Brack’s cooking.
Sunday evening friends braved a snowstorm to honor Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox on their seventh wedding anniversary with a bountiful supper and a wedding present. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Easterbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Palmer, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roberson.
The Home Makers' Club met with Mrs. Louis Roberson on Friday February 22. Members exchanged meat recipes and heard papers by Mrs. Earl Easterbrook on Furnishing and Decorating a Bungalow and by Mrs. 2. B. Harlan on Preparing Sunday Dinner When You Attend Church. A meringue topping for custards was demonstrated and served as a two course refreshment plate.
Mrs. S. S. Posey entertained a group of friends on a snowy afternoon with five games of 84 and Kodak photos. A dainty lunch followed and the event concluded with the organization of an Eighty Four Club. Guests included Mesdames J. W. Moore H. N. Lusk Tom McClure L. W. Anderson John B. Howard Ira J. Bell and Wylie Cole.
The Pecos Christian church hosts the District Christian Endeavor Convention on March 14 15 and 16 with many registrations and delegates. Field Secretary Jack Huppertz led a rally in Pecos Wednesday night to prepare for the event.
The Girls Auxiliary celebrated a George Washington themed evening at Mrs. Eudaly home on February 22. The well decorated event featured games and refreshments served by Edna Poer Mildred Eudaly Blanche Bowie and Eleanor Eudaly. Thirty one guests attended and anticipation grew for the next gathering. M M Leeman and son Charlie departed for Fort Worth with a cattle shipment, highlighting a noted local cattleman.
A Metho dist Church pastor urges readers to attend services and consider judgment after death citing a Bible verse. The notice promotes regular church attendance and poses questions about faith and accountability.
Family members express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of their husband and father. Mrs. R. M. Greer and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. O Neil with family, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Greer extend blessings for sympathy and acts of kindness. The Orient Hotel serves meals for 3 of.
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