Fire department praises for quick Pecos rescue
Pecos Fire Department rushed to a duplex owned by C Finley in western Pecos. Fire trucks arrived about 9 30 and found heavy smoke from a fire suspected to have started from a hot water heater vent pipe. Despite the blaze damaging the roof, salvage work saved most furniture and personal property. residents Mr and Mrs Kirby and Mr and Mrs Lynch escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
C. ©. Finley
R. F. Kirby
W. R. Lynch
Monahans Child Dies Here Last Tuesday
Annie Elixabeth Wooten, 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Wooten of Monahans, died Tuesday at a local hospital after a severe illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Koln Funeral Tome chapel with Rev Leon Frazier officiating. Burial was at Fairview cemetery. The child leaves her parents and four brothers. Genevieve Stella Adams arrived last Thursday to join Mr and Mrs Piwick S Adams. mother and daughter are reported doing nicely.
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Annie Elixabeth Wooten
W. W. Wooten
Monahans, Suc
Oa Joer
Koln
Leon Frazier
Monahans First Baptist Chuirch
Fairview Cemetery
Genevieve Stella Adams
Mgr
Piwick
Adams
Auxiliary Officers Plan Colonial Silver Tea Event
Last Tuesday the Methodist women auxiliary held an executive meeting at Mrs. Elmer Wadley's home. They prepared tentative plans for a colonial silver tea at the church parsonage on February 22 with a colonial costumes theme and about four hundred invitations to city women.
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Auxiliary
Elmer Wadley
Mrs Louis Wood Is Honored At Shower
A surprise shower was held last Thursday at Mr and Mrs Norman Scotts home for Mrs Louis Wood. About twenty five guests attended with gifts and refreshments following games. Attendees included Louis Wood Glenn Wood L J Wood O D Martin Jack Blythe Horace Woodruff Howard Harris George Townley Harrison Beauchamp Wesley McCree Harper Wicker Charlie Dee Cox Shirley Taylor Leroy Tucker Pinkney Black Mabel Bauchamp R T Stribling Brawley Oates Norman Scott Claud Anthony Claude Bayless Joe Roy Smith Stella Mae Card Helen Buchanan Opal O Neil Margaret Holley
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Norman Scott
Louis Wood
Glenn Wood
L. J. Wood
O. D. Martin
Jack Blythe
Horace Woodruff
Howard Harris
George Townley
Harrison Beauchamp
Wesley McCree
Harper Wicker
Charlie Dee Cox
Shirley Taylor
Leroy Tucker
Pinkney Black
Mabel Bauchamp
R. T. Stribling
Brawley Oates
Claud Anthony
Claude Bayless
Joe Roy Smith
Stella Mae Card
Helen Buchanan
Opal O'Neil
Margaret Holley
Wink Young People Visit Pecos With Church Program
A Wink group of young people will visit Pecos next Sunday evening January 20 as guests of the local business and professional group. Rev. C H Cole of Wink will preach at the First Methodist Church service at 7 PM, followed by a social hour at the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink
Pecos
First Methodist Church
C. Hi. Cole
Methodist Church
H. Cole
Mrs. Wilson Heads to El Paso for Missionary SocietyMeet
Beulah J. Wilson, recording secretary of the New Mexico Conference, travels to El Paso next Tuesday to meet the executive committee of the Woman's Missionary Society. The group will draft the conference program for Albuquerque around April 10. She will also attend an invitation from Blanche Lane Worthy Matron of Woodbine Chapter No. 738 OLS. A special meeting Thursday will host official visit by Avis Metcalf Deputy Grand Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah J. Wilson
el Paso
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Eastern Star Meeting Shows New Initiates and Local Guests
The Eastern Star held its Thursday session with two initiations Misses Inez Thomason and Helen Henderson. Deputy Grand Matron paid an official visit as members from Barstow Pecos and Balmorhea attended. Refreshments followed and Rev Vernon Yearby preached at the Baptist church.
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Eastern Star
Inez Thomason
Helen Henderson
Barstow
Pecos
Balmorhea
Man in Pecos Fireball Brawl Faces Fines
A gentleman attacked the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department after the Firemen's Ball, sparking a street quarrel. He was jailed by Sheriff Louis Roberson to await deliberation, then beaten by firefighters and fined $135 in county court. Two women also paid fines for fighting after the ball.
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Pecos
Ile
Reeves County
Sherif Louis Roberson
Younes
Seniors of 1302 Plan Reunion After Car Show
The 1302 seniors held a car drive event and reunion at Neal Burchard's home last week. Attendees included Thelen Kenderson, Neal Burchard, Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Johnson, Inez Thomason, Snooks Powell, and Dessie Burchard. All members attended except Mrs. J. V. Tinnin, Frances Keating, and Katharine Poscell.
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Neal Burchard
Thelen Kenderson
J. W. Jones
Garland Johnson
Inez Thomason
Snooks Powell
Dessie Burchard
J. V. Tinnin
Frances Keating
Katherine Poscell
Man Leaves Wife While Traveling With Dogs Near Penwell
A couple near Penwell were traveling with six puppies when the man drove off without his wife who was on the back seat. He later learned she was left behind and Odessa officers arranged her return to Pecos. The wife called from Monahans and the man warned he may face jail as the ordeal looms.
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Penwell
John Dolls Texaco
Pecos
California
Odessa
Monahans
Pecps
Lone Prairie
Ciretls
Religious Services at First Methodist and St
The First Methodist Church lists services led by Rev Dr Scrimshire with morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 7 30 daily mid week service on Wednesday and a special sermon next Sunday titled A Religion For Men The St Catholic Church under Rev L de Bruyere D Litt offers Masses each Sunday with rotating locations Barstow Pecos Santa Rosa Toyah and Wink on the indicated Sundays
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Joe DR
Scrimshire
Epworth
Santa Rosa Church
Pecos
Toyah
Wink
Bible Study and Worship Schedule
The notice lists a Bible study and worship times: 10.00 a m study, 11.00 a m preaching, 7 30 p m mid week Wednesday, 3 30 p m ladies class Thursday, with evening services at 30 p m.
Community notices list monthly testimonial services
The notice indicates services are in beta on Sundays and midweek on Wednesdays. A testimonial gathering occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at the Carnegie Library located at 4th and Cropress streets.
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Chrisuals
SBP
Carnegie Library
4Th
Cropress Streets
First Christian Church Service Schedule Notes
The notice lists weekly worship and study times for First Christian Church A G Abort Pastors Bible School at 10 AM Morning Worship 11 AM Christian Endeavor 6 30 PM Evening Service 7 30 PM Woman's Council Tuesday 3 30 PM Midweek Bible Study Wednesday 230 PM Choir Practice Thursday 7 50 PM Be
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Woman's Council
Baptist class party at Mrs Moore’s home
Mrs J L Moore hosted the Intermediate Class of a Baptist church with a party at her home Tuesday night. After games, refreshments including pepper sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, and Coca Cola were served to a list of attendees led by Clark Henderson, Beckie Scully, Barbara and Billy Jacobs Humphries, and others with Mrs Caldwell assisting.
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J. L. Moore
The
Baptist Church
Clark Henderon
Beckie Scully
Barbara
Billy Jacok Humphries
Jean Winn
Junior Davis
Dana
Frances Powell
Ralph McCloskey
David Thomason
Lucille McLaunchlin
Winnie Woodley
Louise and
Bennie Clevend
Cecil Peden
J. €. Caldwell
Moore
Attendees Named From Pecos County Council Meeting
A Pecos Saturday county council session lists attendees including Miedames ALB. Wiuain I. Davis Tom Dunneanu Roos Burchard J. M. Lawson H. FP. Wells Henderson J. D. Yates I. L. Derrick Goldberg and Mr and Mrs Taylor and Miss Vita Was Sol.
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County Council of the
PT. AL
Pecos
Miedames Alb
Wiuain
I. Davis
Tom Dunneanu
Roos. Burchard
M. Lawson
H. FP. Wells
A Henderson
J. D. Yates
I. L
Derrick
Goldberg
J. 1
Taylor
Miss Vita
Wink Triumphs Over Toyah In Town Match
Wink girls won 22 to 4 and boys 34 to 23 against Toyah. The Toyah town team defeated Wink with a score of 9 to 26.
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Wink
Tosh
Toyah
Toyah Town
Wink Town
Tesa
Tan
Canadian Resident Vida Carter Dies in Highway Heart Attack
Vida Mthelind Carter, a Toronto heiress, died on a highway near Van Horn from a heart attack while en route to Arizona for a warmer climate. Henry Trix, a family friend, was driving the car when the fatal incident occurred.
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Vida Mthelind Carter
Toronto
Canada
van Horn
Arizona
Didoenth
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
John W. Byrd serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Evening Worship at 8:00 PM. Public notices list Pe A Fe oS as a location or reference.
Assembly of God Church Service Times
H. A. Baird leads the Assembly of God Church with Sunday School at 9:45 and Morning Worship at 11:00. An abbreviated church schedule notes weekly worship and teaching hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God Church
H. A. Baird
Reverend Hall Pierce to Lead Episcopal Service at St Mark’s
Reverend Hall Pierce will conduct Episcopal church services at St Mark’s Church this Sunday at 7 20 p m. The 5 oclock service for the school is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Pierce
S. Mark's Church
Mr J J Pope Attends Court in Becos Randi
Mr J J Pope appeared before C Missinners Court in Becos Randi on Tuesday for an unaired matter. The short hearing proceeded with no immediate verdict announced.
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J. J. Pope
Becos Randi
Reeves County Seeks Depository Bids for School Funds
Reeves County Texas Commissioners Court invites bids from banks or individuals to act as depository for county school and trust funds. Bids due by 4 PM February 11, 1955. court may reject any or all bids. Signed County Judge Neal. Attest Hollis Smith, County Clerk.
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Commissioners’ Court
Reeves County
Texas
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C. Finley
Senige
Mrs. Wilson
Pecos Farni Ure Company
Funerales di Sectors
Kern Allright Fellers
Hell
Magry Falls
Toyah News
Jeant
Mentone
Vernon Yearby
Abilene
Rev. Yearby
Simmons University
L. Y. Yearby
First Baptist Church
el Pauso
Lee Kingston
Ola Jensen
LT. & BP
Mesdaimes Bitberry
George and
Ross
Palmorben
BP. Hicks
Wee
Fort Stocktroy
Peterson Dairy
N. W
Seattle
Wash
Five Department
By Mervin Whalen
Rusties Court
Keeley Institute
Pree Tooker
Jefferson Ave
Dallas
Youngbrerry
Price
Guthrie Youngberry Garden
Guthrie
Oklo
Biook
N. Rk. R
Pecos River
Trinidad
Colo
Joe Wan
Tood Ranch Hane
George Gan
Religious
Tharsday
ST. Cas
iNk Catholic
Church OF Christ
Kistian Science
First Christian Church
Etend County Council
Obah
Henry
Rix
EK. Patterson
Weyer
Payne
Mieml
J.-B. Wilhite
Carins—Reeds
Stewards Dairy
Red Bluff
Terius
Brook Mays & CO
Texius
Carter
van Dorn
Kolar
Presbyterian Church
John W. Byrd
Episcopal Church
Wwelcom
B. WeGonrAaLz
Hollis
Smith
First National Bank
FDIC
Pecos, Texas
Pecos Courley
Charles Young
Meng Ns
Desens
YAN Id eLiz
RED Rider
London
Limehouse
Leh
George Raft
Jean Parker
Anna May Wong
Kent Taylor
Alexander Ho
Sunday
Monda
Uchard
Fey
Heroic Romance of
Martha Slefper
Mary Roberts Rinelart
Norton
Claire Trevor Gilbert Roland Norman Foster
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