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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1940

Page

5

Self-Scott Engagement Announced At Pecos Party

Miss Mary Self and Archie Scott of Pecos reveal engagement at a treasure hunt themed party hosted by family friends. The couple plans a Fort Worth wedding on February 18 with silver coin announcements and a Pot o Gold reward ending the hunt. Guests include Mary Katherine Toliver Jeanne Pritchard and Norman Eisenwine among others.

Mary Self Archie Scott Pecos Harold Scott Russell Byall Norman Scott Phyllis Scott Mary Archie Fort Worth Har Old Scott Scott Helen Edith Swearinger Mary Katherine Toliver Jeanne Pritchard Alice Fitzgerald Birdie Jessie Bell Catherine Armstrong Millie Shafer Rosemarie Rutledge Helen Jorgensen Margaret McGrath Millie Knox Georgia Wadley Alyce Clyde Brophy Norman Eisenwine Bert Peeples Harold Lindley Bob Penn

Two Entertain Honoring Helen McKellar Crystal Shower

Miss Helen McKellar bride-elect was honored at a crystal shower hosted by Miss Beverly Vaughan on January 20. Guests enjoyed rhymed advice, a mock movie, quizzes, and a Valentine themed gift table before a crystal keepsake motif and refreshments.

Helen McKellar Crystal Shower Beverly Vaughan Norabel Hollebeke Ernest Beckham Norman Eisenwine Betty Watson Monahans Miss McKellar

Hedgehogs Roll Down Steep Slopes in Ball Form

Observers note hedgehogs curling into tight balls and rolling down a steep incline, a behavior described as a defensive or playful movement. The scene shows several hedgehogs navigating the slope with minimal danger observed.

Pecos Lawyer Declares Run for 109th Judicial DA

D A Race Hill D Hudson a noted Pecos attorney formally announced his candidacy for district attorney in the 109th judicial district, pending Democratic primary action.

Hill D. Hudson Pecos 109Th Judicial District

Musical Program At Club Shares Fritz Kreisler And Beethoven

The 20th Century Club met at Mrs. Gage Van Horn Jr s home for an evening of music and discussion. Mrs R V Nabers spoke on Composer Fritz Kreisler followed by a violin solo by Wailand Bessant. Mrs C M Downs discussed Beethoven with a piano solo by Heard Reynolds.

20Th Century Club Gage van Horn, Jr R. V. Nabers Fritz Kreisler Wailand Bessant Beethoven C. M. Downs Heard Reynolds Clarence Bell C. F. Weddington N. F. Chapman Tom Freese Wesley Hart H. M. E. Jones W. G Tom Corr

Shower for Miss Gene Heide Highlighted Club Meeting

A social courtesy shower accompanied the Junior 20th Century Study Club meeting. Miss Gene Heide, a two year member, is leaving this weekend after a program on Women in Politics featuring Frances Perkins, Ruth Bryan Owen Rhode, Madame Chiang Kai Shek, and Dorothy Thompson.

Gene Heide Bob Dean 20Th Century Study Club Frances Perkins Mary Katherine Toliver Ruth Bryan Owen-Rhode L. A. Zink Madame Chaing-Kai-Shek Buck Jackson Dorothy Thompson Miss Heide

Pecos Pythian Sisters Meet Despite Weather

The Pecos Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting on January 18 with good attendance despite inclement weather. Refreshments followed the business session. The January 26 quilting party was postponed. The next Temple meeting is scheduled for February 1.

Pecos Pythian Sisters

Miss Gene Heide Accepts New Post in St Louis

Miss Gene Heide, a technician with Drs Camp and Camp for three years, leaves this weekend for St Louis to become an instructor at the Gradwohl School. She graduated top of her class of 60.

Gene Heide Drs. Camp and Camp St. Louis Miss Heide Gradwohl School

Style Shop Owner Attends Dallas Fashion Shows

Mrs. W. J. Beck, owner of the Style Shop, has spent the week in Dallas attending spring and summer fashion shows and purchasing merchandise for her store.

W. J. Beck Dallas

Mrs. Ruby Moran Honored At Mixed Shower Before Denver Move

Mrs. Ruby Moran was the honoree at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Clarence Mount and Mrs. Paul D. Dowling. Moran plans to move to Denver City to serve as local cashier for the Denver City Telephone Company, with numerous friends and relatives in attendance.

Ruby Moran Clarence Mount Paul D. Dowling Moran Denver City Denver City Telephone Company Bill Turpin Vernon Crawford Ernest Hunt Earl Whittenton Willi Cowan Sammy Caroline Jimmy Morrison J. F. Biggs Ion

Presbyterian Auxiliary Social Meeting At Host Home

Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. George Maley for a social. Co hosted by Mrs. W H Butler and Mrs. R N Couch. Mrs. John Byrd led a prayer to open the gathering and a program by social activities chairman Mrs Milford Howard was enjoyed. Refreshments served to listed attendees including Mrs M L Swinehart and Mrs C O Finley.

Presbyterian Auxiliary George Maley W. H. Butler R. N. Couch John Byrd Milford Howard M. L. Swinehart C. O. Finley Turner Carl Eddins J. A. Crane J. H. Meier John Lilley Roy Turnbow John Wallace C. E. Baze H. E. Tips

Band Mothers Club to Fundraise at School Banquet

Members of the Band Mothers Club executive board met in a called session to discuss funds for spring band activities. They voted to host a banquet for the District Catholic Women during their all day meeting on January 31. A "Game Night" at the elementary school on February 9 with 25 cent admission was announced and further plans will follow.

Band Mothers Club

Land for sale Nymeyer Ranch Culberson County 10832 acres

Classified ad seeks cash buyers for the Nymeyer Ranch a 10832 acre property in Culberson County Interested parties contact Dr A L Hagler Hagler Building Springfield Illinois 23 4t p.

Nymeyer Culberson County A. L. Hagler Hagler Springfield Ill

Party For Virginia Edge

Virginia Mae Edge was honored on her sixth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Eston Edge. Assisted by Billy and Bobby Hallard, guests included Sylvia Ann Tate Beverly Ann Cothrun Pauline Hester Bitty Hart Geraldine Hart Sara Jo Daughtery Shirley Raburn Claudine Anthony Deloise Narrell Darlene Narrell Davie Narrell Patricia Stell Bruce Allan Stell Maclyn McCune Joan Cook Johnny Cook Juanita Whaley Patricia Edge and Bobby Clint Edge.

Virginia Mae Edge Eston Edge

Horace Heath to Sing at First Christian Church

The Rev Oliver Har rison announced a vocal solo by Horace Heath for Sunday morning at the First Christian Church. Harison will preach Build Your Religion as a follow up to Repair Your Religion with a focus on constructive religious philosophy.

Horace Heath First Christian Church Oliver Harrison

Pecos LULAC Council forms poll tax committee

The Pecos Council No. 95 of the League of Latin-American Citizens formed a poll tax committee to collect payments from all members. Officials announced the President's Celebration dance at the American Legion Hall on Jan 27 to raise funds for crippled children.

Pecos Council No League of Latin-American Citizens Reeves County Lulac American Legion Hall

Orphan School Officials to Visit Local Church

Rev and Mrs N R Hawkins of the Southwest Presbyterian School for Orphans at Itasca will speak at the church Tuesday January 30 at 7 30 pm. They will show motion pictures of the school and its students in addition to speaking. The public is invited.

N. R. Hawkins Southwest Presbyterian School For Itasca Hawkins

William L. Kerr Speaks at Toyah PTA Meeting

District Attorney William L. Kerr of Pecos was guest speaker at the Toyah PTA monthly meeting held in the high school auditorium. The program included a Thrift playlet by Toyah students, a vocal by Rev. A McClesky and Travis Humphreys, and Mr Kerr spoke on How to Get and Hold a Job emphasizing loyalty and patriotism.

Toyah Parent-Teacher Association William L. Kerr Pecos Travis Humphreys Toyah Miss Stone A. McClesky Trav Humphreys G. W. Hawthorne Kerr

Name Added to Honorary Pallbearers List

The note indicates C. D. Aileds should have appeared among honorary pallbearers at the funeral of Billie Mae Moorhead Needles, as listed in last week’s Enterprise. The omission is acknowledged in the current item.

C. D. Aileds Billie Mae Moorhead Needles

PTA Council Meeting Postponed to February 3

The Reeves-Loving Parent-Teacher Association Council meeting scheduled for Saturday is postponed until Saturday February 3 due to severe cold weather. Mrs. J B Woolfolk, district PTA president, will attend as a special guest and Mrs. Henry Bowie of El Paso will be the principal speaker.

Reeves-Loving Parent-Teacher Association Council J. B. Woolfolk Henry Bowie el Paso

Camp couple travels to medical assembly in San Antonio

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Camp departed Sunday for San Antonio to attend the International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly scheduled January 23 to 25. They were joined by Mrs. Hilliard Camp who visited relatives in Victoria.

Jim Camp San Antonio Hilliard Camp Victoria

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H. N. McKellar Alton Hughes Ed Armstrong Harrison Beauchamp Stanley Peer Bill Collie Howard Collier T. B. Pruett Jo Camp Bill Cowden Dewey Richburg J. C D. A Selec Tion Ladies Oxfords Shower Pythian Sisters Presbyterian Group Band Mothers Board The Michigan Sixth St Williams-Kerr Chevrolet CO Pecos, Texas Ed Bartlett Santa Anna Leon Bartlett Odessa Texas S. Elm Triangle Camp West Texas Stockyards San Angelo Ray Linn Elizabeth Zechman Miamisburg Ohio Amanda Bean Ben Enterprise Virginia PTA PTA Council M. M. Ferguson Modern Cleaners Pillsbury's Pirate Aary Kor Pillsbury's Best Firestone Firestone Standards New
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