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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1940

Page

5

Greek Orthodox Wedding Unites El Paso Bride and Pecos Groom

Miss Polyxeni Nicholson and Andrew D. Meletis wed in El Paso with the Greek Orthodox rite at the Elks Club. Archimandrite Koutroulis of Phoenix led the ceremony, with Greek crowns and triple ring exchanges marking the vows. More than a hundred guests from Texas and New Mexico attended a banquet in the club ballroom.

Andrew Meletis el Paso Greece Polyxeni Nicholson C. B. Nicholson Wyoming Street Andrew D. Meletis Pecos Elks Club Solon Alkie Kimon Nicholson William Nicholson St. Louis Dallas Fort Worth San Angelo Santa Fe Albuquerque Big Spring

Modern Study Club Program Highlights Pecos Meet

Members of the Modern Study Club presented the program at the Pecos City Federation of Women's Clubs gathering. Special guest Violet Camrud performed two readings while Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh and Gladys McKelvey sang a vocal duet with piano accompaniment by Mrs. E. L. Buchanan. The Reverend Milton F. Hill spoke on Are We Getting More Civilized.

Modern Study Club Pecos

Style Shop Owner Bound for Fort Worth and Dallas Markets

Mrs. W. J. Beck of the Style Shop will depart this weekend for markets in Fort Worth and Dallas. She expects to attend the Southwestern Style Show during her absence.

W. J. Beck Style Shop Fort Worth Dallas

Mrs Toll To Review The Great Tradition

Mrs R L Toll will review The Great Tradition on Wednesday January 31 at 4 o clock in the elementary school auditorium. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the crippled children fund raised by presidential birthday balls. Mrs Jack Hawkins arranged the event for Reeves County committee.

R. L. Toll Jack Hawkins Reeves County Committee

St Mark’s Guild to Sponsor Rum Mage Sale

Members of the St Mark’s Episcopal Guild sponsor a rummage sale tomorrow in the Zimmer Motor Co lot. The public is urged to attend and inspect the bargains offered.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Guild Zimmer Motor Co

Penney Store Marks Pecos Anniversary With Sale

J C Penney in Pecos celebrates eight years of operation with an anniversary sale offering bargains across all lines. Manager H G Meyer notes the store opened in 1932 and moved to the Oak Street location in 1937 to better serve Pecos and the surrounding trade area.

Pecos J. C. Penney H. G. Meyer Penney Safeway S. Oak Street Mr. Meyer

Political Announcements for Reeves County 1940 Primary

The Enterprise lists candidates authorized to announce for the 1940 Democratic primaries. Postings include County Judge W. E. Bell Sheriff Assessor Collector Louis Roberson reelection County and District Clerk Hollis Smith County Treasurer J B Hudson Mrs H P Davis County Attorney Bob Penn Commissioner Precinct No 1 O Finley Holsey Glover Commissioner Precinct No 2 Reeves S Burchard Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Reeves County B A Oden Constable Precinct No 1 Bud Hart.

Justice of the Peace Reeves County B. A. Oden

Pecos Fine Arts Patrons To Hear Nation's Top Music

Pecos patrons will enjoy the Tri-Arts Series of Concerts sponsored by the Pecos City Federation of Women’s Clubs. The first concert features pianist Charles Gallagher on Thursday at 8 at the high school auditorium playing Chopin Beethoven Bach and modern works. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.

Pecos Annette Stahley Ray Cooper Miss Stahley Mr. Cooper Gladys Petch

Pecos Girls To Try Skiing At Ruidosa

Several Pecos girls will try skiing this weekend with plans to leave today for Ruidosa. Misses Jessie Bell Birdie Matthews Alyce Clyde Brophy and Nell Betty Anderson are among those taking part in the winter sports trial.

Pecos Ruidosa Jessie Birdie Bell Dorothy Matthews Alyce Clyde Brophy Nell Betty Anderson

Principal speaker outlines adolescence at PTA meeting

Mrs. J. E. Starley served as principal speaker last week for the junior senior high Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Mrs. Glasscock led the session and Mrs. Starley discussed adolescence and social contacts. Mrs. Donnell opened with a prayer. Several Mexican mothers attended at the association’s invitation.

J. E. Starley W. R. Glasscock Starley J. P. Donnell

Mrs Needles Rites Held At Local Baptist Church

A large crowd attended funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church for Mrs. Needles described as cheerful and generous with many friends. Rev. W. M. Turner led the service and burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Mitchell, Jimmy Cooksey, Wesley Hart, Porter Runnels, Larry Ross, and Arthur O’Neil. honorary pallbearers included Louis Roberson, Bob Lewis, Elmer Wadley and others. Out-of-town relatives listed include Mrs. Maxine Lay of Jal New Mexico and several Hobbs residents among others.

The Baptist Church W. M. Turner Fairview Cemetery Moorhead Mrs. Needles Frank Mitchell Jimmy Cooksey Wesley Hart Porter Runnels Larry Ross Arthur O’neil Louis Roberson Bob Lewis Elmer Wadley Jack Caldwell Harvey Beauchamp E. P. Stuckler A. B. Tinnan Tobe Bill DeRacy Henry Slack Tatum Eisenwine Stanley Peer Truett Peer Norman Eisenwine J. Y. Crum A. Z. Hart Harry Ross Geo. Ross Ed Armstrong Webb Armstrong B. A. Toliver Maxine Lay Jal N. M Smitty Sullins Dead Nichols Lovington Louise Hobbs Fort Stockton Johnnie Watson Hobbs, N. M Raleigh Huntley Emily Lee Moorhead Weatherford B. B. Bowder R. W. Griffin T. J. Walker Dallas Don Brice Kent

Barrys Return From Services For Mother

Mr and Mrs H B Barry and son Charles returned from Walnut Springs Texas where they attended the funeral of Mr Barry s mother Mrs J B Barry Mrs Barry had visited Pecos a few years ago with her son and daughter in law and had several friends here who regretted to learn of her death

H. B. Barry Charles Walnut Springs Texas Mr. Barry J. B. Barry

Birthday Party for Patsy Dowling in Dowling Home

Mrs. Paul Dowling and Mrs. Clara J. Dowling hosted a birthday party for Patsy Dowling, marking her seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games and informal amusements with jello, birthday cake, and punch served to a long list of attendees including Patricia McCune, Lois Elaine Sherrod, Freddy Bell, and others.

Paul Dowling Clara J. Dowling Dowling Patsy Dowling Patricia McCune Lois Elaine Sherrod Freddy Bell al Gene Rumbaugh Patricia Pryor Mildred Brownlee Maclyn McCune Wanda Brasuel Joan Sadberry Mary Martha

Hopkins Is Called Back To San Angelo

Pecos High athletic coach Clayton Hopkins was summoned to San Angelo this week as his wife remains seriously ill after an operation in a San Angelo hospital shortly after Christmas and she has not yet recovered.

Clayton Hopkins Pecos High San Angelo

Kyle couple visits Pecos friends from Loving County ranch

Mr and Mrs S M Kyle traveled from their Loving County ranch to Pecos this week to visit local friends and catch up on community news. The trip highlights ties between rural families and Pecos residents amid seasonal gatherings.

Mrs. S. M. Kyle Loving County Pecos

Business Club to Hold January Meeting at Carnegie Library

The Business and Professional Women plan the second January gathering Tuesday January 23 at 7 30 p m in the Carnegie Library club rooms. Miss Aileen Love will lead the program with talks on Business and Government Grow Up in Our Town and related topics.

Carnegie Library Aileen Love Ruth Ritz Evelyn Heard America Keene Lucille Butler Margaret Fiske New York National Federation

Solon Ayres Demonstrates Mental Concentration

Sul Ross State Teachers College official Solon Ayres demonstrated intense concentration at a Rotary Club luncheon in Alpine. Fifty articles were numbered 1 through 50, Ayres named them in order without looking, then correctly identified the number opposite any article or the article opposite any number on request.

Solon Ayres Commerce Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Rotary Club Arges

Simpson Couple Welcomes Daughter in Royalty

Mr and Mrs J R Simpson of Royalty announce the birth of a girl on Tuesday at a local hospital. Both mother and daughter are reported to be doing nicely.

J. R. Simpson

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William Semos Mexico Mr. Meletis Brandon Shreveport Galveston Houston San Antonio Modern Frank Baker Duzzit Penney Store W. E. Bell Hollis Smith J. B. Hudson H. P. Davis Bob Penn Buck Jackson Holsey Glover Stock Ingle J.B Jess Bud Hart M. D. Cowan Walgreen Agency Pecos, Texas Dead Enders Grand Theatre Pecos Fine Arts Harold Selman Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Barrys Hopkins Firestones Firestone Standards
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