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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

4

King urges safe driving to city clubwomen

Sergt. W M King of the State Highway Patrol spoke to the City Federation of Women’s Clubs on elementary safety rules and the need for safer driving. The meeting covered federation deed filing, library encyclopedias, and plans for the Eighth District Federation convention in Pecos on April 18 19 and 20.

W. M. King Sergt State Highway Patrol City Federation of Women’s Clubs Sergt. King W. L. Kerr B. C. Curtis J. E. Couch

Two Are Hostesses At Social Reunion Tonight

Mrs. Horace Woodruff and Mrs. Norman Eisenwine hosted a social reunion with table tennis and bridge. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Peer, Mrs. Jay Shirley, Mrs. Milton Harper, Mrs. Bill Collie, Mrs. Arvin D. Eady, Mrs. Geo. Fletcher, Mrs. Fred Schuster, Mrs. Halla Bryan, Miss Georgia Johnson, Miss Cathryn Armstrong, Miss Lucy Ann Cowan, Miss Evelyn Heard, Miss Helen McKellar, and Miss Mary Katherine Toliver.

Horace Woodruff Norman Eisenwine Stanley Peer Jay Shirley Milton Harper Bill Collie Arvin D. Eady Geo. Fletcher Fred Schuster Halla Bryan Georgia Johnson Cathryn Armstrong Lucy Ann Cowan

Mrs Cross and Miss Somes Return Home

Mrs Joe Cross of Waco and Miss Evelyn Somes of New York have returned home after visiting due to the serious illness of their father M Somes who is reported as much improved.

Joe Cross Waco Evelyn Somes New York M. Somes

Alfalfa Boosts California Farmers to 30 Million Yearly

The alfalfa industry, introduced in California during the gold rush era, now yields about 30 million dollars annually for farmers across the state, reflecting its enduring agricultural and economic impact.

California

Mrs Hedgpeth Hosts Reeder Circle Meeting

Mrs J F Hedgpeth acted as hostess for the Reeder circle of the Methodist missionary society on Tuesday afternoon Officers were elected at the business meeting with A C Douglas named president J F Bennett vice president J B Heard secretary treasurer Plans for the year were discussed Members present included W E Reeder Ida Hines Hughes A C Douglas Tena Adams J B Heard Albert Sisk W W Runnels and Hedgpeth.

J. F. Hedgpeth Reeder Methodist Missionary Society A. C. Douglas J. F. Bennett J. B. Heard W. E. Reeder Ida Hines Hughes

Mrs J G Murray Returns From Comstock Visit

Mrs J G Murray has returned home after spending several weeks visiting in Comstock with her daughters Mrs Archie Ross and Mrs David McCleskey.

J. G. Murray Comstock Archie Ross David McCleskey

Ruhlen visit to Lamesa family heads

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ruhlen of Lamesa spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ruhlen, the parents of Mr. Ruhhlen, during their stay.

Walter Ruhlen Lamesa Mr. Ruhhlen Mrs W. W. Ruhlen

Dinner Hostess Welcomes Pearl Randal Circle Members

Mrs Edwin Finley hosted a Pearl Randal Circle covered dish luncheon at the Methodist missionary society meeting Tuesday. Mrs J H Bonarden led devotionals and Mrs Hollis Smith spoke on The Life of Susannah Wesley with several members in attendance.

Edwin Finley Pearl Randal Methodist Missionary Society J. H. Bonarden Hollis Smith Susannah Wesley R. L. Mitchell Joe Mason J. I. Street W. B. Burchard Buck Jackson J. E. McCain R. L. Kirby J. F. McKenzie Harry Ross Perry Colwell

Revival Services Set At First Baptist Church

Annual revival to begin Sunday January 31 and run through February 13. Dr Porter M Bailes of the First Baptist Church of Tyler will be the guest minister. Bailes is widely known in East Texas as a leading religious worker. The church extends a cordial invitation to the public.

First Baptist Church Porter M. Bailes First Baptist Church of Tyler

Nance Will Conduct Personal Visitation

The First Methodist Church plans a two week personal visitation campaign and revival services beginning April 17. The church board invites Rev. B. L. Nance of Phoenix to Pecos for a second campaign. Nance assisted in seventeen campaigns last year and five have invited him back so far this year.

First Methodist Church B. L. Nance Phoenix Arizona Pecos Nance Mr. Nance

Four Delegates To Attend District Music Meet

Mrs. R. V. Nabors, Mrs. Marion Slack, Mrs. Milton Wadley and Mrs. Eston Edge of the Pecos Music Club will attend the district music club convention in Big Spring tomorrow. Mrs. Slack serves as club president and district chairman of church music.

R. V. Nabors Marion Slack Milton Wadley Eston Edge Pecos

Mrs Krauskopf Hosts Local Bridge Club

Mrs. Max Krauskopf entertained the Thursday bridge group at her home last week after the usual games. Refreshments were served to listed attendees including Mrs. E. J. Cox Mrs. G. C. Parker and Mrs. D. B. Pouncey.

Max Krauskopf E. J. Cox G. C. Parker D. B. Pouncey T. B. Pruett, Jr Hugh Roberson W. W Runnels W. H. Knox J. E. Starley

Garden Club Meeting Hosts Talk On Flower Care

Mrs. F. W. Kimbrough will host the Merry Home and Garden Club on Monday at her daughter Mrs. R. L. Boone home. Mrs. T. B. Pruett Jr. speaks on Men Who Make Our Flowers with a lunch talk by Mrs. Roy Wilcox on Transplanting and Pruning.

F. W. Kimbrough Merry Home and Garden Club R. L. Boone T. B. Pruett, Jr Roy Wilcox

Cooper Begins West Coast Life Insurance Agency

W S Bill Cooper former editor of the Colorado Record moved to Pecos to become special agent for West Coast Life Insurance Co. He served 14 years at the Colorado paper and held roles in Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and West Texas press and chamber groups. E L Hines and E V Grantland accompanied him to promote the agency. Cooper plans a large West Texas territory centered at Pecos. His daughter is expected to join him soon.

W. S Bill) Cooper Colorado Record Pecos West Coast Life Insurance Company Cooper Colorado Paper Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce West Texas Press Association West Texas Chamber of Commerce E. L. Hines Houston West Texas E. V. Grantland Colorado Hines Chamber of Commerce

First Methodist Church Services and Schedule

Rev. John W. Byrd leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 as the church welcomes all. Pioneer and Senior Young People meet at 5 and 6 p.m. Choir practice 8 p.m. Wednesday, worship at 8 p.m. Pastor will speak on The Power of Thought and begin a series on The Apostles Creed at evening service. Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Visitors invited.

John W. Byrd Pioneer Young People First Methodist Church A. C. Douglas Epworth League

Fist Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

FIST BAPTIST CHURCH W M Turner Pastor 9:45 AM Sunday School 11 90 AM Morning preaching 6:15 PM Baptist Training Union 7:15 PM Evening preaching 6:30 PM Wednesday Sunday School teachers officers 7:30 PM Wednesday Prayer meeting.

Baptist Training Union

Missionary Tea Hosted by Lena Lair Circle Next Tuesday

The monthly missionary tea of the Baptist W M A will be held next Tuesday at Mrs. Tom Crum's home with the Lena Lair circle as hostess.

the Baptist W. M. A Tom Crum Lena Lair

Church of Christ announces weekly services

Jas A Fry minister leads Bible School at 10 a m. Worship and Communion from 10 45 to 11. Evening service at 7. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. Women’s Bible Class Thursday at 2 30. Cordial invitation extended to all to attend services and classes.

Church OF Christ Jas. A. Fry

Democratic primary slate announced by The Enterprise

The Enterprise records announced candidates for office with authorization to publish names subject to action of the Democratic primaries. The notice signals official party slate and forthcoming primary process detailing candidate listings and procedural steps.

Local Election Ballot Names for County and District Clerk Courier

County and district ticket includes Hollis S. Smith and Isora Deracy for clerk positions both seeking reelection. Reeves S. Burchard and J. J. Pope run for Commissioner Precinct 2. Louis Roberson as Sheriff Assessor Collector. J. B. Woolfolk as County Judge. J. B. Hudson as County Treasurer. Bob Penn as County Attorney. Stock Ingle for Commissioner Precinct 4. B. A. Oden for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Bud Hart for Constable Precinct 1.

Methodist Ladies Plan Silver Tea

The Methodist Women's Missionary Society will hold January silver tea next Tuesday at 3 30 at Mrs Elmer Wadley's home. Mrs G B Finley the connexional treasurer will preside at the annual pledge day services. All members urged to attend.

Methodist Women’s Missionary Society Elmer Wadley G. B. Finley

Mrs A H McCreery Returns From New York Visit

Mrs. A. H. McCreery has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in New York, where she spent time and spoke of the trip.

A. H. McCreery New York

Missionary Leaders Plan Year’s Way

The Me Methodist missionary society held an executive session at Mrs. R L Mitchells home. Officers completed a reorganization and laid plans for the new year.

Me Methodist Missionary Society R. L. Mitchell

Dallas Visit By Mr and Mrs Hill Hudson

Mr and Mrs Hill Hudson have spent the past week in Dallas attending to business affairs and visiting friends.

Hill Hudson Dallas

City Election for Marshal Nominees Alley and O Neill

Citizens head to the polls to choose a marshal candidate with F D Alley and L H O Neill named as contenders in the city election. Both party and campaign details are listed in the notice.

F. D Tuffy Alley L. H O’neil

Mrs. W. B. McDowell Plans Move From Here to Las Cruces

Mrs. W. B. McDowell left this week to join her husband in Las Cruces. After a short stay there they will proceed to Wyoming to establish their future home.

W. B. McDowell Mr. McDowell Las Cruces Wyoming

Mrs Jameson Visits as Lilley Family Reunites

Mrs. Marvin Jameson of New York City is visiting with her mother Mrs. John Lilley. Mrs. Lilley and Mrs. Thomas Lilley met Mrs. Jameson in Dallas last weekend.

Marvin Jameson New York City John Lilley Lilley Thomas Lilley Mrs. Jameson Dallas

Farmers Get Loans and Rehabilitation Aid in Reeves County

Reeves County FSA reports limited loans for land purchase this year but rural rehabilitation funds total about 8000 dollars for 1938. Eight farmers show improved net assets from 1500 to 3584 dollars. livestock, tools, and equipment loans boost work animals, cows, hogs, poultry, and crop yields. Four of eight farmers progressed from laborer croppers to tenant ownership, and about 25 children gained more school time due to program enrollment.

Reeves County Farm Security Administration C. C. Dyer FSA

New Broadcast Spotlight Sons of the Pioneers

A new daily program from 12 to 12 15 on Radio KIU features the Sons of the Pioneers. Sponsored by Tri State Equipment Company. The transcribed show profiles Texas boys who found success on the Pacific Coast and in Universal Pictures.

KIU Sons of the Pioneers Tri-State Equipment Company Texas Pacific Coast Universal Pictures

Daily miles walked by varied groups in a day

The article estimates that a typical farmer walks twenty six miles, a fetter carrier twenty two, a policeman fourteen, a boy fifteen, a girl eleven and a half, and a housewife eight lines.

Over 40 000 Short Wave Radio Operators in U S

The article notes that more than forty thousand individuals in the United States hold short wave radio operator licenses. It discusses regulatory context and suggests broad participation across hobbyists and professionals.

U. S

Colden Vagabonds Debuts on KIM Radio Tuesday Nights

A weekly feature titled Colden Vagabonds airs on Radio Station KIM every Tuesday at 7 15 PM. It is an electrical transcription of the Vagabonds of the Prairie, a nationally known hillbilly group of players and comedians. Sponsored by Cosden Petroleum Corporation and local distributors.

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Wells Now Bluebonnet Cafe Arthur Zoes Mgr Lewis Temperator Lewis Krauskopf Garden Club Northwestern Martha Towle Helen Sethness Northwestern University First Presbyterian Church Missionary Tea Hollis S. Smith Reeves S. Burchard J. J. Pope Louis Roberson J. B. Woolfolk J. B. Hudson Bob Penn Holsey Glover Stock Ingle Justice of the Peace B. A. Oden Bud Hart Pecos Battery CO United Motors Service General Motors and Chrysler Products Goodyear FSA Assistance Pat Moran Mobil McCormick Farmall McCormick-Deering Just Haynes Motor and Implement Co Pecos and Monahans
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