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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

6

Mezzo-Contralto Mayo and Pianist Vaughn Give Joint High School Concert

Miss Beatrix Mayo, a rising mezzo contralto, and Miss Beverly Vaughn of Pecos, pianist, presented a joint concert at the high school auditorium under Pecos Music Club and Junior Twentieth Century Club sponsorship. Mayo opened with Halleluja and sang pieces by Schumann Sinding and Rachmaninoff, with Bizet and Debussy works in the later sections. Vaughn accompanied all Mayo numbers and performed Bach Busoni’s Chaconne in D minor in the program’s latter part.

Beatrix Mayo Beverly Vaughn Pecos Pecos Music Club Twentieth Century Club Miss Mayo Ferdinand Hummels Robert Schumann Sylvesin Christian Sinding Max Reger Bizet Andre Messager Deems Taylor Samuel Endicott Love Richard Hageman Moses H. T. Burleigh Miss Vaughn

Eastern Star Meeting Set For Pecos Chapter 81

Pecos chapter No 81 OES will hold a stated meeting Monday January 23 at 7 30 p m Mrs Sarah Colwell Worthy Matron will preside Three initiates were Ethel Hardy Delma Polk and Edna Boles Alexander Visitors listed from several chapters including Toyah Levelland Abilene Barstow and others. Deputy Grand Matron of Section 8 District 2 will visit within thirty days Mrs Rhoda Kelley of Fort Stockton to be received at the Deputy Grand Matron

Pecos O.E.S Sarah Colwell Ethel Hardy Delma Polk Edna Boles Alexander Patsy Wingo Kent Toyah Mary Mabe Levelland Sally Turnbow Abilene Sara Slaughter A. A. Watson Myrtle Weatherby J. B Rhoda Kelley Fort Stockton

Mrs. S. M. Jones Honored At Farewell Shower

Mrs. S. M. Jones was honored at a handkerchief shower Saturday at Mrs. Fenton Alley’s home hosted by Mrs. Alley and Miss Ruth Newell. Jones is departing with her husband Mac Jones for El Paso where he has been transferred, with many friends in attendance.

S. M. Jones Fenton Alley Alley Ruth Newell

Reeves County seeks depository bids by Feb 13

The Reeves County Commissioners Court invites bids from banks and bankers to serve as depository for county school and trust funds. Bids are due by 10 a.m. Monday February 13. The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed J B Woolfolk and County Clerk Hollis S Smith.

Commissioners Court Reeves County Texas

Creomulsion Ad Promises Fast Relief for Coughs

An advertisement urges readers that a three days cough signals danger and claims Creomulsion relieves chest cold and bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed membranes and expelling germ laden mucus. The sponsor promises a refund if not satisfied and stresses buying Creomulsion by its exact name.

Former Resident Honored At Tea

Mrs. H. T. Collier hosted a Monday afternoon informal tea for Mrs. F. C. Woodward of Santa Anna, remembered locally as Miss Iva Hemphill, with friends including Mrs. Jim Camp and Miss Aileen Love sharing memories and viewing old family albums.

H. T. Collier F. C. Woodward Santa Anna

Elementary PTA Monthly Meeting Highlights

Mrs Henry Russell presided at the elementary PTA meeting with student entertainment by Grady Sullivan Billy Cowden and a song group. Mrs Fenton Alley spoke on Soon We Shall Vote. Church committee chairs were named for Baptist Christian Methodist Presbyterian and Church of Christ. Armenta Ragsdale’s first grade room won first prize for most mothers present.

Henry Russell Parent- Teacher Association Mary Katherine Tolliver Grady Sullivan Billy Cowden Fenton Alley Armenia Ragsdale Ted Johnston Aileen

Mrs. Byron Lackey Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting

Mrs Byron Lackey hosted the Twentieth Century Club at her home on Monday evening for a study program on Types of Materials. Speakers included Mrs Harry Ross on Draperies Types and Use Miss Nell Betty Anderson on Floor Coverings Types and Use and Mrs Halla Bryan on Upholstery. members present named.

Byron Lackey Twentieth Century Club Harry Ross Nell Betty Anderson Halla Bryan Harrison Beauchamp Frank Clark Bill Collie Bob Dean Ernest Hunt George Fletcher Buck Jackson W. E. Kelly Wesley McCree John Renken Joe Roy Smith Mary Katherine Toliver Rosemarie Rutledge H. Byron Lackey

Nazarene Pastor To Attend Convention

Rev. F. O. Parr of the Nazarene Church will attend a Worker's Convention in Portales New Mexico this week. He plans a brief revival in Fort Sumner after Portales and will return to Pecos January 27 for the regular service January 29. In his absence Rev. Earl Benningfield of Wichita Kansas will fill the pulpit. The public is invited to attend.

F. O. Parr the Nazarene Church Portales N. M Fort Sumner Parr Pecos Earl Benningfield Wichita Kansas

Parker Couple Return From Waxahachie Visit

Mr and Mrs G C Parker returned Friday from Waxahachie where they were summoned last week by the illness and death of Mr Parker's brother.

G. C. Parker Waxahachie Mr. Parker

Mrs Phoebe Ann Jones Visits With Mother Here

Miss Phoebe Ann Jones of Midland visited here last weekend with her mother Mrs Elmer Jones.

Phoebe Ann Jones Midland Elmer Jones

Gene Grove Honored At Surprise Dinner

Mrs. John DeRacy hosted a surprise Mexican supper last Thursday for Gene Grove on his birthday. Attending with Mr. Grove were Herbert Holloway Bill Kes lar Jimmy Willis Eston Morton Howard Phillips and Hugh Bryant with hostesses Mary Sanders Louise Johnson Jessie Gaston and Mrs. Hugh Bryant assisting.

John DeRacy Gene Grove

Eligible Students for Volleyball and Basketball Listed

Lists of students eligible for further competition in volleyball and basketball were released after mid term exams. Volleyball eligibles include Ala wayne Atchison Mary Louise Biggs Enid Bush Lillian Cowan Martha Ellis Louise Hamilton Erolene Howell Marguerite Justis Kathleen Lewis Ophelia McAnal ly Qunnie B Oden Virginia Wray. Basketball eligibles include Bill Burchard Jerry Duncan Jerry Durnal Jerry Files James Hampton Sam Isaacks Frank Medanich Bob Otto Billy Bob Oglesby Bob Patrick Chaney Piper J T Prewit Billie Cole Roberson Charles Williams Darrell Glover Manager.

Alawayne Atchison Mary Louise Biggs Enid Bush Lillian Cowan Martha Ellis Louise Hamilton Erolene Howell Marguerite Justis Kathleen Lewis Ophelia McAnally Qunnie B. Oden Virginia Wray Bill Burchard Jerry Duncan Jerry Durnal Jerry Files James Hampton Sam Isaacks Frank Medanich Bob Otto Billy Bob Oglesby Bob Patrick Chaney Piper J. T. Prewit Billie Cole Roberson Charles Williams Darrell Glover

Fort Stockton Visit Note From Sullivan Family

Mrs. O. H. Sullivan and daughter Joyce visited Sunday with relatives in Fort Stockton. Her sister Mrs. Parks returned with her for a brief visit here.

Social Security Forms Sent to El Paso Post OffICES

Claims inquiry forms for old age insurance lump sum benefits have been mailed to all El Paso area post offices. J Gordon James, manager, notes the region served includes several Texas counties and neighboring New Mexico areas. Lump sum payments total 3 percent of prior taxable wages. A new poster showing the El Paso Social Security Office location at 234 U S Court House was distributed for display. Forms SS 5 and SS 4 are available at post offices for convenience, with instructions to mail completed forms to the El Paso office.

el Paso J. Gordon James Social Security Board Mr. James U. S. Court House James James Said

Reeves Loving PTA Council Meet in Saragosa Saturday

The Reeves-Loving county council of the Parent Teacher Association will gather in Saragosa Saturday at 10 oclock. Pecos members are expected to attend, as announced this week.

Reeves-Loving County The Parent-Teacher Association Saragosa Pecos

Local visitors gather in Toyah area for family and church ties

Buddy Lawson returned from Los Angeles to visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Lawson. Miss Beckie Seay of Andrews, formerly Toyah, visited friends here. Mrs. A. J. Hart of Pecos and Mrs. Bill Coulson visited Mrs. Hart's son D. J. Hart and family. Tootsie Seay and daughter Earlene are here visiting Mrs. Seay's mother. Rev. J. A. Kidd of Alpine and Rev. MacDaniel visited Toyah. MacDaniel preached at the Baptist church Monday night.

Buddy Lawson Los Angeles L. M. Lawson Beckie Seay Andrews Toyah A. J. Hart Pecos Bill Coulson

Christian Ladies Aid Meets at Gaines Home

The Christian Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. J. A. Gaines home with G. S. Hawthorne elected as new president. A Sunshine Club drew names for sweet gestures and refreshments accompanied the meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Claudia Seay grand daughter Earlene and several Gaines family members. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Hawthorne's home. Also noted were attendees at Pecos for the Baptist Workers Conference led by Mesdames Jennie Arrington and others.

Christian Ladies Aid J. A. Gaines G. S. Hawthorne The Aid Sunshine Club Claudia Seay Earlene J. Q. Adams W. L. Rhody Dave Thomason MacPherson Henry Bailey J. W. Tinnin Mary Gaines Fannie Gaines Katherine Powell Dona Powell

Volleyballers Drop Series to Kermit Yellowjackets

Coach Millie Shafer's team played in Kermit and dropped three close matches to the Yellowjackets, with the first game won by the feminine Eagles and the next three by Kermit. The report lists several local names and relatives among players and visitors, including W. M. Robinson and Ben Cleveland.

Millie Shafer Kermit Yellowjacket Kermit Feminine Eagles Yellowjacket

Balmorhe Visitors Come With Family Links

Mr and Mrs Jd and their daughter Elizabeth of Balmorhe visited last weekend with their parents Vs W E Reeder.

Elizabeth of Balmorhe W. E. Reeder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eastern Star Meeting Jim Prewit J. R. Hays Harold Lindley Ben Colwell Paul Dowling Larry Ladd Roger Gallemore Clarence Mount Jim Sample Mary Caroline Dorris Daniel Barstow Jones J. B. Woolfolk Hollis. S. Smith Jim Camp H. L. Magee W. W. Runnels J. G. Love Aileen Love J. B. Heard Elmer Johnson H. N. McKellar W. R. Glasscock Jo Camp Floyd Calley Lillie Cole Elementary PTA Adrien-Jules Sandrin Bourg la Reine France Nazarene Star Tires Ragsdale George Maley Reeves County, Texas Brewster, Culberson Hudspeth Jeff Davis Loving, Pecos Presidio Reeves, Terrell, Ward, Winkler Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Otero, Grant and Luna New Mexico Baptist Workers Conference Mesdams Jennie Arrington W. M. Robinson R. L. Gomillion J. L. Moore G. H. Powell Ben Cleveland Mr. J. J. Pope Vestel Lottang Carol Gene San Angelo Carl George Dick Slack Slack Sunset Truck Lines Tne Schedul WINK Monahans Odessa Mec Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Ford Chevrolet Per” Pee Pecos Mercantile Company Dean & Dean Insurance Agency
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