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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

5

Newlywed Couples Honored at Kitchen Shower and Party

Mrs. Sam Dudley, a recent bride, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Halla Bryan. Guests stitched tea towels for the bride and enjoyed cheese sandwiches and iced tea. A later miscellaneous party at the O. K. courts apartment featured cake, ice cream, and many gifts for the couple, including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Raborn.

Sam Dudley Halla Bryan Frances Miller Allyne Porter Altha Dudley Deenie Pouncey Gertrude McKinnis Ellie B. Lightfoot Jean Anthony Marjorie Jarrell J. B. Raborn Mary Ruth ‘Elkins Allyne’ Porter Elizabeth Stephen Sallie Dardin Neil Williams Edith Bond Marcus Gunter Waldo Stewart T. J. Smith Sam Dudiey H. F. Anthony J. N. Miller R. P. Hicks Martin Finley Gunter J. 2B. Raborn

Surprise Party For Raborn Couple Highlighted

A local celebration marked a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Raborn. Friends and neighbors gathered to honor the couple with tea, flowers, and well wishes. The event reflected the community’s appreciation and warm hospitality.

Three Women Headed for Fort Worth Visit

Mrs Barl Bell, Mrs Katherine Kyle and Miss Gwendolyn Chambers departed Wednesday for a stay in Fort Worth. Miss Chambers plans to remain there for several weeks.

Barl Bell Katherine Kyle Gwendolyn Chambers Fort Worth Miss Chambers

Pecos Motor Co. Executive Visits El Paso on Trip

Gage Van Horn of Pecos Motor Co made a business trip to El Paso this week to discuss dealership matters and potential expansion opportunities.

Gage van Horn The Pecos Motor Co el Paso

W. M. U Tea Under Shady Trees At Alamo Park

The Baptist W. M. U. hosted a morning tea at Alamo Park on Tuesday at nine oclock. Mrs J W Brooks led the business session and a nominating committee was formed to select officers for the year. A Chalk talk by Mrs John Horn and a musical duet by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Wadley followed a program by the Keith Meredith circle. Tea and cake were served to a list of members and guests including Mrs Nabers Mrs Johnson and others from nearby towns.

Baptist Alamo Park J. W Brooks Keith Meredith John Horn J. ©. Wilson Milt Wadley Mesdames Nabers Wilson Johnson Lane Toliver Donnell Parker Whittenton Fulgim Slack Stephens McKinnis Collings Elkins Casey Richardson Bayless Ratliff McFarling Gipson Young Wadley Roberson Henderson Horn Brooks Edna Harris Mildred Jones Big Spring Jennie Titus

Baptists Host Large Picnic at Alamo Park

A few hundred Baptist church members gathered Tuesday night at Alamo park for games and a big picnic lunch of fried chicken lemonade ice cream and watermelon. Many guests ended with a dip in the Alamo pool. John Miller of Grandfalls visited Thursday.

The Baptist Church Alamo Park Alamo Pool

First Methodist Church Announces Weekly Services

John W. Byrd serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 AM Morning Worship at 11:00 AM and Evening Worship at 8:30 PM Pr Y P A meets at 7:00 PM Learning Worship at 8:30 PM Carlton R Wade serves as pastor with midweek service on Wednesday at 8:30 PM

Hobbs Evangelist Bible Study Schedule Card

A. G. Hobbs Evangelist schedule lists morning worship at 10 A. M. and evening service at 11 A. M. 8 30 P. M. mid week service on Wednesday 30 P. M. Invitations extend to all residents of the church community.

First Christian Church Meeting Schedule

A. G. Abbott, minister. Bible School 9:45 A.M. Evening Worship 7:15 P.M. Midweek Bible Study Wednesday 8:00 P.M. Your People's Bible Study Monday 7:45 P.M. Ladies Bible Study Tuesday 8:45 P.M. Choir Practice Friday 8:00 P.M.

Your People’s Bible Study LP. M. Ladies Bible Study

First Baptist Church Service Times

Edgar H. Ratliff leads at First Baptist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 00 and Evening Service at 7 30 with a 6 15 Bible study.

First Baptist Church Edgar H. Ratliff

Assembly of God Church Schedule with Pastor Baird

H A Baird leads the Assembly of God Church with services and study times listed. Sunday School at 9:45, Evening Service at 7:45, Wednesday Bible study at 7:45, and Saturday Evening Service at 7:45.

Assembly OF God Church H. A. Baird

Classified Ads Listings for Rent and Sale Items

Multiple short notices include sale of household items and appliances, rental of furnished rooms and small apartments, piano sale offers from Brooks Mays & Co, and used lumber available near Dallas Texas. Listings provide contact phones and brief details. Personal ads feature rooms and apartments for men only and a garage option.

Catholic Church Services Led by L de Bruyere Minister

Local church announces services conducted by minister L de Bruyere with arrangements following rebedine guidelines. Details include prayer schedule and community event times.

L. de Bruyere Rebedine

Pecos Couple Are Married Tuesday

Miss Alice Beauford daughter of Mr Dick Beauford of Pecos became the bride of H S Oochie Earle Tuesday at the Baptist parsonage Rev Edgar H Ratliff officiated. Beauford has lived in Pecos three years after coming from Presidio and attended Pecos high school. Earle a former University of Texas football star is working on a ranch near Pecos.

Alice Beauford Dick. Beauford Pecos H. S. “Uochie” Earle the Baptist Edgar H. Ratliff

Christian Science Services at Carnegie Library Basement

Sunday services held at 11 00 A M in the Carnegie Library basement at Fourth and Cypress Streets. All invited to attend the Lesson Sermon on July 29 with the Golden Text from Psalms and cited Bible passages. Readings include statements from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Carnegie Lbrary Pourth Cypress Sts Mary Baker Eddy

Paisano Baptist Encampment Opens In Pecos

The fourteenth annual Paisano Baptist encampment starts today and runs through August 5 drawing many Pecos residents. Teachers Mrs T Y Casey and Rev E H Ratliff join other Sunday school lecturers. meals will be cafeteria style with free-will offerings. Sunday services and lunch are highlighted as the high point of the camp.

Pecos T. Y. Casey E. H. Ratliff Will Cowan J. R. Titus Henderson Joe Hudgens Phil Payne Albert Pask Myrtle Cowan Unnce Otto

Small Damag e in City School Fire

A small blaze at the elementary school prompted fire trucks Wednesday morning and was quickly extinguished. Two barrels of asphalt roofing burned in the yard during re roofing work begun Monday. Fire Chief Charles Manahan reported the smoke and alarm. The fire harmed only the tar and risked first floor window damage before being controlled.

Soft Water Project Outlined At Lions Meeting

H P Davis presented a full outline of the soft water project at the Lions club noon gathering. He reviewed the setup and voiced optimism for immediate program completion. The club agreed to invite the Monahans Lions for a return softball game and discussed the recent Boy Scout encampment at Mertzon and the Scouts’ fine swimming results. Mrs J Wilson sang several numbers with Beverly Vaughan at piano. Lioh A Caswell presided.

H. P. Davis Lions Club Mertzon Mrs. J. ©. Wilson Beverly Vaughan Lioh A. C. Caswell

Absentee Votes Recorded in Pecos County

Pecos County reports 88 absentee votes recorded with more expected by mail. Voting continued through Thursday after Wednesday marked the last day for in person ballots. Officials note growing public interest in government and the upcoming election.

Pecos

Start Measuring of Cotton Lands

Cheering news for cotton growers in Reeves Ward and Loving counties reports that land measuring has begun to prepare exemption certificates for tax free cotton. County agent Nat Mason will oversee measuring and handle applications, with forms available midweek at his office. Mason notes contracts for 1934 35 acreage will be checked for compliance before certificates are issued. Over 2000 bales of tax free cotton are allowed in Reeves County under the Bankhead Act.

Reeves County

Slight Delay On Highway Paving With Relief Funds

A telegram from the Federal Relief Administration informs that only part of drought relief funds will be used for the Saragosa road paving. Administration policy now directs drought relief to cover only drought related needs, with remaining costs split between drought and direct relief. A county survey will allocate percentages of relief rolls by cause before work resumes.

Saragosa Road Federal Relief Administration Drouth

Methodists Picnic At Country Club

A Methodist church group held a picnic Wednesday night at the country club. Children swam in the pool while adults joined later for games and a boiled picnic lunch. Committees thank the directors for use of the club for the gathering.

Methodist Church

Rains Fall Around Here Pecos Dry Spot Remains

A heavy shower last Sunday favored cattlemen south and west of Pecos but spared the Pecos town area. Nearby Balmorhea Saragossa Toyah and surrounding towns received soaking while Pecos stayed dry, prompting speculation that the weather man favors nearby regions.

Pecos Balmorhea Saragossa Toyah

Visit Sends Cam Family to Crouder in New Mexico

Dr and Mrs Jim Cam and their daughter Nancy Camp left this week for a visit on Crouder in New Mexico.

Jim Cam Nancy Camp Crouder N. M

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. K New Pecos Laundry Cottonwood Park Barstow Ning John Miller Grandfalls Religious Services Presbyterian Church John W. Byrd First Methodist Church Carlton R. Wade, Paster Church OF Christ A. G. Hobbs Evangelist First Christian Church A. G. Abbott Bible School Christian Endeavor J. H W. Wilhite H. C. Glover Dick Chambers Mateh Teriis Mays & Co the Reliable Piano House Dailius Texas A. F. Martin City Christian Science Services Tena Scien Paisano Thusiasme Cafe Beauty Atchison Charles Manahan Reeves, Ward and Lov Ing Counties Nat Mason Mr. Mason Son Methodists Voiles Batistes Pecos Mercantile Co
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