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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1936

Page

4

N And About Town Notes From East Texas Trips

Mr and Mrs M P Withers and Mrs Will Poer returned last Thursday from East Texas. The Withers spent Christmas with his parents in Hamlin and Mrs Poer visited her sister in Rule. Mrs J Bryan and Josephine returned from Longview where they saw the John Thomases. Dr Kineannon visited Memphis after Christmas while Mrs Kineannon visited friends in Fort Worth.

M. P. Withers Will Poer East Texas Withers Hamlin J. Bryan Josephine Longview John Thomases R. L. Parker Abilene Joe Caldwell Texas Louisiana Chas Monahans W. BB. Collins June Patton el Paso Dorothie Humphreys H. F. Wells Wells E Paso George Keating Willard Henderson Austin University of Texas Frances Keating Mi T J. F. Keating

Withers Couple Travel to Sun Carnival and Sun Bowl

Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Withers departed Tuesday afternoon for El Paso to attend the Sun Carnival and the Sun Bowl game.

M. P. Withers el Paso

El Paso Visit Notes Over Christmas Holiday

Mrs Bill Knox and Millie traveled to El Paso to visit relatives and friends the day after Christmas. Miss Rowena Shelton of El Paso joined them as a house guest in Pecos for several days. The group returned to El Paso Tuesday to attend the Sun Carnival and a football game.

Bill Knox Millie el Paso Rowena Shelton Pecos

Guy Walker and Wife Recuperate from Illness and Injury

Mr. Guy Walker remains home with flu but active this week. Mrs. Guy Walker survived a bad fall last Sunday and fractured her knee, yet she can move about on crutches this week.

Guy Walker

Judge Wooltelk Heads to Fort Worth for Courthouse Work

Judge J B Wooltelk travels to Fort Worth on Christmas night to handle county business related to the new courthouse project.

J. B Wooltelk Fort Worth

Woolfolk Couple Travel to El Paso Return Home

Mr and Mrs J B Woolfolk traveled to El Paso over Sunday and returned Monday night.

J. B. Woolfolk el Paso

Rankin Kimbrough Visits Then Returns Home

Mr. Rankin Kimbrough, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Joane and his mother Mrs. Sally Kimbrough, returned to his home in Lexington Kentucky Wednesday morning.

Rankin Kimbrough R. L. Joane Sally Kimbrough Lexington Kentucky

Miss Kitty Knox Returns to School of Mines in El Paso

Miss Kitty Knox has returned to the School of Mines in El Paso after spending the holidays with her family.

Kitty Knox School of Mines Il Paso

Brooks Couple Headed to El Paso for Sun Carnival

Mr and Mrs J W Brooks depart Tuesday for El Paso to attend the Sun Carnival and a football game and plan to return later in the week.

J. W. Brooks el Paso

Christmas Dinner Guests Gather at Ross Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ross hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ruimnels and son Robly, Mrs. J. F. Ross and daughter Betsy Ross, Mr. and Mrs. H. King and son Shirley, and Wallace Ross.

Harry Ross W. W. Ruimnels Robly J. F. Ross Betsy Ross 8. H. King Shirley Wallace Ross

Dinner Honors Lundin Couple at Runnels Home

Mr and Mrs W W Runnels hosted a family dinner Sunday at their home honoring Mr and Mrs Andrew Lundin who were married last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Ross and daughter Harriet Mr J F Ross and daughter Betsy and Mr J B Woods.

W. W. Runnels Andrew Lundin Harry Ross Harriet J. F. Ross Betsy J. B. Woods

Notice to Public by Sam H Stephens

Public notice states the speaker will not be responsible for debts or dealings made by anyone other than Sam H Stephens. Includes the address 21 21 p.

Sam. H. Stephens

Sun Carnival Trip Noted for El Paso Visitors

Mr and Mrs Guy Walker attended the Sun Carnival in El Paso. Dr and Mrs James Rincannon returned Friday night from Fort Worth on a separate noted engagement.

James Rincannon Fort

Mrs Louis Roberson Attends Sun Car nival

Mrs Louis Roberson and her son Billy Cole traveled with Mrs Dorothy Dean and Mrs Nell Finley to El Paso on Tuesday for the Sun Car nival event.

Louis Roberson Billy Cole Dorothy Dean Nell Finley Fl Paso

Milners Attend Sun Carnival and Football in El Paso

Mr and Mrs George Milner are visiting El Paso to take in the Sun Carnival and a football game.

George Milner el Paso

Mrs Sharp and daughter depart Paris after holidays

Mrs. Jim Sharp and her daughter Tommy Lou left Paris Texas on Wednesday to return home after spending Christmas with her father T H Beauchamp and Mr and Mrs Charlie Daniels and family.

Jim Sharp Paris Texas Tommy Lou T. H. Beauchamp Charlie Daniels

Beaver Head Woman Spends New Year With Relatives

Miss Pansy Evans of Beaver head New Mexico spent New Year's with Misses Jessie and Birdie Bell in a brief social exchange typical of the season among local families and acquaintances.

Pansy Evans Beaverhead, N. M Misses Jessie Birdie Bell

Miss Elizabeth Chatham Visits Toyah and Texas Tech Student

Miss Elizabeth Chatham of Toyah visited the Young Bell home on Tuesday and Wednesday. She left Wednesday for Lubbock where she is a student at Texas Tech.

Elizabeth Chatham Toyah Young Bell Lubbock Texas Tech

Slack Family Returns From Mesa Christmas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Slack and children returned last Thursday from Mesa Arizona where they spent Christmas with Mr. Slack's mother.

Marion Slack Mesa Arizona Mr. Slack

Christmas visit in Red Cloud by Ailes and Pope

Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Ailes and Miss Alice Pope of Red Cloud Nebraska spent Christmas at the Van Horn home and visited Ashton Ailes and Mrs. Marion Ailes.

Charles Ailes Alice Pope Red Cloud Nebraska van Horn Ashton Ailes Marion Ailes

Christmas Day Guests From EF Paxo

Mr and Mrs H G Rike of EF Paxo were guests of Mr and Mrs Gage Van Horn Sr for Christmas day.

H. G. Rike EF Paxo Gage van Horn Sr

Goulds Shop in Pecos with Daughter Ruth

Mr and Mrs W FE Gould and their daughter Ruth were shopping in Pecos on Monday of last week.

Mrs. W. FE. Gould Ruth Pecos

Mr and Mrs Lee White of Fort Stockton in Pecos

Mr and Mrs Lee White of Fort Stockton were in Pecos on Monday. The brief social note records their visit and mentions local acquaintances in the Pecos area.

Mrs. Lee White Fort Stockton Pecos

Miss Nancy Camp Heads to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl

Miss Nancy Camp departed Monday for New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl game, signaling her plans to enjoy the college football clash and related festivities.

Nancy Camp New Orleans

Mrs Kerrs Visit Friends In Lubbock Over Weekend

Mrs Monroe Kerr and Mrs William Kerr with their son Bill Monroe drove to Lubbock Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Herbert Prickett and daughter Jane Edith. They will return Thursday.

Monroe Kerr William Kerr Bill Monroe Lubbock Herbert Prickett Jane Edith

Michel Duo Spotted in Fort Stockton and Grandfalls

Mr and Mrs Martin Michel travel between Fort Stockton and Grandfalls on Saturday as Mr Michel attends to business in both locations.

Martin Michel Fort Stockton Grandfalls Mr. Michel

Boone Couple Drives to the Mountains Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ri Boone along with Mrs Sally Kimbrough and Mr Rankin Kimbrough drove to the mountains Sunday for a day trip with no reported incidents or delays.

Ri. Boone Sally Kimbrough Rankin Kimbrough The Mountains

Dallas man visits Henry Slack couple then travels to El Paso

Bob Mahoney of Dallas arrived Thursday last week and spent a day with Mr and Mrs Henry Slack. He and Mrs Mahoney went to El Paso Friday on business returning to Tecos Sunday.

Bob Mahoney Dallas Henry Slack

Miss Babe Finley Returns Home From Visit

Miss Babe Finley, visiting her sister Mrs. Dorothy Dean, returned to her home in Si Paso Sunday.

Babe Finley Dorothy Dean Si Paso

Beau champ couple back from Dallas Christmas visit

Mr and Mrs Harvey Beau champ returned from Dallas where they spent Christmas with relatives and friends.

Harvey Beauchamp Dallas

In Old Kentucky Best Rogers Film

Will Rogers stars in In Old Kentucky a horse racing romance filled with humor action and a climactic win. Dorothy Wilson Russell Hardie and Louise Henry lead a feud rich with comic episodes while Bill Robinson Esther Dale Alan Dinehart and Etienne Girardot support the fast moving tale set around horses and family rivalries.

Charles Sellon Charles Richman Dorothy Wilson Louise Henry Russell Hardie Rogers Will Miss Wilson Bill Robinson Gensus Esther Dale Alan Dinehart Etienne Girardot

Close Race Santa Claus and the Stork Reach Four Pecos Visits

In Pecos and nearby areas this year, Santa Claus and the Stork delivered four arrivals. The Stell family welcomed a daughter born December 19, while the Burk family of Barstow gained a son in late December. The Harris and Howard households reported newborn daughters Ethel Belle and Carolyn Ann, both born in December.

Santa Claus Stork Pecos Harmon Stell Walter G. Burkholder Barstow Lee Z. Ps. Harris W. E. Howard Ethel Belle

Mullins and Tull Families Visit Van Horn Home

Mr and Mrs H Mullins and Dr and Mrs Raymond Tull of Abilene visited in the Van Horn home Christmas afternoon.

H. €. Mullins Raymond Tull Abilene van Horn Home

Creomulsion Ad Promises Fast Cough Relief

A three days cough signal prompts Creomulsion as a remedy for chest cold and bronchial irritation. The ad claims it soothes inflamed membranes, loosens germ laden phlegm and promises money back if not satisfied from the first use.

In Old Kentucky Brings Will Rogers to Grand Theatre

Will Rogers stars in In Old Kentucky adapted from a 30 year audience favorite. Dorothy Wilson and Russell Jardine lead with Charles Sellon Louise Henry and Bill Robinson in supporting roles. George Marshall directed the sunny southern romance and adventure at the Grand.

Will Rogers Old Kentucky Charles T. Carey America Old Kentucky Rogers Charles Sellon Louise Henry Bill Robinson George Marshall

Prewit Family Returns Home After Holidays Visit

Mr and Mrs James hk Prewit and their children return to Brady after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Prewit.

James Hk. Prewit Brady J. B. Prewit

Mrs. Simpson Visiting Daughter in El Faso

Mrs. J. T. Simpson of El Faso is visiting her daughter Mrs. FEF. E. Crowe.

J. T. Simpson el Faso Fef. E

Frances Keating Hosts Bridge Party At Home

Miss Frances Keating entertained many friends with a four table bridge party at her mother Mrs J F Keating's home last Friday night. High score prize went to Mrs Georgian Ruhrup and consolation to Ben Mabe. A luncheon followed for a large group including Misses Janie Duncan Inez Thomason Beckie Seay Helen Henderson Jean Nancy Winn Faye Bernard Frances Keating and Messrs Ben Mabe Norvell W A Davis Willard Henderson George N Keating Jack Burchard Joe Scott and Mesdames Georgia Ruhrup Florence Pollitt.

J. F. Keating Georgian Ruhrup Ben Mabe Janie Duncan Inez Thomason Beckie Seay Helen Henderson Jean Nancy Winn Faye Bernard Frances Keating Messrs Cleburne Norvell W. A. Davis Willard Henderson George N Keating Jack Burchard Joe Scott Georgia Ruhrup Florence Pollitt Louise Poe Arizona Winters Tex H. BE. Shubert Ernest el Paso Dna Smith Center Texas

Tragic Accident Claims Local Engineer After Christmas-Night Party

Red Bluff News reports a fatal car crash near Pecos involving a dam project engineer who drifted to sleep at the wheel and died instantly while returning from a party. Contractors sent workers home for Christmas week and some stayed in other parts of the state. Gear moved back to San Benito.

A. Dorris Pecos

Lun din Brothers member nearly dies before wedding

A member of the Lun din Brothers, Andy, attempted suicide around Christmas Eve to prevent marrying. Friends express relief and wish the couple happiness despite the dramatic events.

Lundin Brothers Andy

Lundin Brothers to Begin Dam Across River Bed

The McCall Engineering Co. will finish conduit work and Lundin Brothers will start building the dam across the river bed soon.

McCall Engineering Co Lundin Brothers

Dam Completion Marks Three Weeks Ago in Local Project

The coofer dam was completed about three weeks ago. Contractors Dobles and Weder- are named in the brief notice as responsible for the construction.

Dobles and Weder

PTA Typhoid and Diphtheria Inoculation Drive Completed

The PTA sponsored typhoid and diphtheria inoculation in a child welfare program has been completed with most children vaccinated. School reopened Monday after a week off for Christmas. Superintendent Jordan spent Christmas with his wife and Miss Carr visited homefolks in Monahans. Mr and Mrs W Summers spent Christmas in Wink and Midland.

PTA Jordan Miss Carr Monahans Christimas Wink and Midland

Thrilling Major Sports Shown in The Payoff Film

The Payoff a First National film opens at the Grand Theatre showing a fast moving plot with many sports flashes. Real heavyweights Murphy and Massera stage a swift slugging duel while Mushy Callahan serves as studio property man and on screen official. An all star cast led by James Dunn Claire Dodd Patricia Iliis and others anchors the feature directed by Robert Florey.

Frank Murphy Nearchamp Willard Murphy Charlie Massera Mushy Callahan Hollywood American Legion James Dunn Claire Dodd Patricia Iliis Alan Dinehar Joseph Crehan Frankie Darr

Alpine Holiday Visit From Mr and Mrs C A Dorris

Mr and Mrs C A Dorris were guests in Alpine over the holidays, enjoying local sights and the festive season with friends and relatives in the area.

Mrs. C. A. Dorris Alpine

Balmorhea Man Charlie Boyd Visited Town Monday

Balmorhea resident Charlie Boyd was in town on Monday, with sightings reported around local shops and a brief stop at a community gathering.

Charlie Boyd Balmorhea

Mentone couple visits town as Mr Ross improves

Mr and Mrs Hardin Ross of Mentone visited Sunday. Mr Ross had been seriously ill with bronchitis but has improved and is now able to move about.

Charles T. Carey Sam Hellman Gladys Lehman Old Kentucky Rogers Hardin Ross Mentone

How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold

Calotabs are promoted as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic aiding cold treatment. Consumers are told to take one or two tabs the first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. The ad touts cleansing the intestinal tract and promoting elimination of cold poisons. Family package costs twenty five cents. trial package ten cents.

Mrs. Cooksey Returns From Los Angeles Visit

Mrs. A. G. Cooksey returned to Pecos Friday night after a two month stay in Los Angeles visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Frank Harey.

A. G. Cooksey Pecos Los Angeles Frank Harey

Family Attends Floyd RB Carnival Visit

Mr and Mrs and family drove Wednesday to Floyd RB. They went to visit friends and attend the owl Carnival together.

Floyd RB . Com Cieisist Lvng Owl Carniva

Mrs. Dudley Yard Travels to California to Visit Mother

Mrs. Dudley Yard traveled to California to be with her mother in Los Angeles.

Dudley Yard Alifornia Los Angeles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sun Carnival J. H. Wilhite Cypress St Brandon Westinghouse Pecos Furniture Co John Brocat Sanitary Barber Shop Enterprise Reward J. G. Murray Call Daugherty Deal Claud L. Elkins Brook Mays & CO Reliable Piano House Clyde Jinker Silk Hosiery Nat'l. Bank Bldg Enterprise Blue Grass Grand Theatre Ember Theatre Russell Jardie Crowe Red Bluff Earterner San Benito PTA News Theatre Today Bona-Fide Stars of Ripley W. W. Dean Dean & Dean Insurance Agency Pecos Abstract Company Muriel Evans Eddie Phillips Paul Fit Dorothy Will Russell Har Charles Sello Louise Hene Alan Dinehar Charles T Carey Fox Wonder City Fox Movietone Jack Benny Una Mersel Ted Healy Nat Pendleto UNIV
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