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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

2

Battle of the Sexes drama set in modern America

Director D W Griffith presents The Battle of the Sexes in a Grand Theatre release. Jean Hersholt and Belle Bennett star as domestic tensions unfold around a fortune hunter, as a humble home becomes the center of passion, danger, and moral questions. The human drama unfolds with suspense from start to finish.

G Griffith Ly. W. Griffith America Jean Hersholt Phyllis Haver Belle Bennett Don ‘Ivarade Sally O'Neil Griffith United Artists Grand Theatre Vernight Benedict

Eloise Crow Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Toyah News reports Eloise Crow's sixth birthday celebration with games and cake ice cream. Attending children include Ethel Cocoran Ivyndell Elaine Eulene Thom Dorothes Humphries Margaret Louise Chatham Bobby Neta Carruthers Letta Bernice Bates Margery May Morris Florence Mavis Dabney Eva May Powell Mattie Lee McPherson Anna Joy Rowley Henderson Williams Jr Hayden Bruce Clifford Bruce and the hostess Masters Clark Bobby Dabney Karl George Lansing.

Eloise Crow Ethel Cocoran Ivyndell Elaine Eulene Thom- Dorothes Humphries Margaret Louise Chatham Bobby Neta Carruthers Letta Bernice Bates Margery May Morris Florence Mavis Dabney Eva May Powell Mattie Lee McPherson

Local brisk visits reach several towns in the region

The excerpt notes residents traveling to visit relatives in Debois Wyoming El Paso Waco Hillsboro Pecos and Sweetwater. Among those mentioned are Mrs Geo Benedict Mrs Dee Davis and her sons W E Morton and Josephine Daner with Elizabeth Van Sicle and a group including Mrs A R B Burchard Reeves Burchard and Mrs Frank Pollitt.

Dee Davis el Paso Josephine Daner Sweetwater Elizabeth van Sicle A. RB. Burchard Reeves Burchard Frank Pollitt Pecos

Mrs Powell and Macek Visit Pecos This Week

Mrs B F Powell and Mrs Frank Macek were in Pecos Friday. Lawrence Henderson departed for Dal last Saturday after a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs G W.

B. F. Powell Frank Macek Pecos Lawrence Henderson

Christian Ladies Aid Society Meeting Update

The Christian Ladies Aid Society met Tuesday at the homes of Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Joe Hopper. After a business session and lesson study, punch and cake were served. Attendees included Mesdames DD. A. Thomason, G. W. Henderson, A. H. Bruce, J. C. Crow, B. P. Van Horn, Earl Williams, and the hostesses.

Christian Ladies Aid Society Joe Hopper Mesdames Dd.a Thomason G. W. Henderson A. H. Bruce J. C. Crow B. P. van Horn Earl Williams

Local folks involved in brief spring travels and trip

M McAlpine of Abilene visited Toyah this week while Mrs Porter Fancher and her daughter Delyn left for Seymour last week. J O Crow and Willard Henderson enjoyed a fishing trip to the reservoir on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Es Rader Mary. E Waco Hillsore Porter Fancher Delyn Seymour J. O. Crow Willard Henderson

Christian Church Entertainment At School Lawn

The Ladies of the Christian church entertained their husbands on the School Lawn Thursday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. Present with their families were Messrs and Mesdames Dabney Thomason Crow Bruce Williams Van Horn and A. Bureh ard plus Sunday school members. Mrs Frank Pollitt of Fort Worth visited the hosts.

the Christian Church Messrs. and Mesdames Es. Ee Dabney D. A. Thomason J. C. Crow A. N. Bruce Earl Williams B. P. van Horn

Civic Improvement Committee Meeting Judge From Toyah

Mrs. A B Tinnin served as judge at Pecos last Tuesday for the Civic Improvement Committee meeting.

A. B. Tinnin Toyah Pecos

Duncan Move to Bell Ranch North of Pecos

Mr and Mrs W K Duncan have moved to Bell Ranch about 20 miles north of Pecos. The relocation places them in a ranching area known for open ranges and cattle herds near Pecos Texas during the period covered by the notice.

W. K. Duncan Pecos

Mr and Mrs Parker Travel to El Paso Thursday

Mr and Mrs Parker drove to El Paso on Thursday, outlining a casual family trip. The brief item notes their mode of travel and destination with no additional context.

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Travels

Ethel Jean of Big Spring spent last week in Torah visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burchard visited with his parents. Miss Bill Moorhead spent time with Miss Lottie Mai Farr. Mrs. Frank Joplin and her son from Pecos visited Miss Ruby Farr. B. P. Van Horn drove to Balmorhea. Margaret and J. Duncan from the ranch visited grandmother Mrs. Duncan and aunt Mrs. Tinumin. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Henderson and children Helen and Clark, with Mr. Jones of Dallas, drove to Balmorhea. The Baptist Workers Monthly meeting in Balmorhea was attended by numerous locals. Cliff Robinson of Los Angeles spent days with R. L. Parker. Wendell Powell left for a trip to El Paso. Mrs. A. Rowley of El Paso visited her mother, Mrs. Ruhrup.

Ter Ethel Jean Bill Moorhead Lottie Mai Farr Frank Joplin Little Son of Pecos Ruby Farr Cliff Robinson Los Angeles R. L. Parker

Odessans Move Family to Toyah Last Week

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams and their son Junior relocate from Odessa to Toyah, arriving in the previous week.

Earl Williams Odessa Toyah

McQueen Transfer Co Hauling Moving Anywhere Anytime

Local hauling firm announces flexible moving and long distance services. Phone number provided for quotes and scheduling.

Mrs. Wells in El Paso for Grandson Illness

Mrs Harry Wells travels to El Paso due to the illness of her grandson Jimmie Avant. The report notes another brief update that Miss Alberta Sarrager left Wednesday.

Harry Wells el Paso Jimmie Avant Alberta Sarrager

Notice of Sale for Auto in Pecos County Texas

Notice is given that on February 2 1929 a Peeress Seden Model 91 engine S16 license 603 S61 1928, stored for repair in Pecos County Texas, is owed 401.15 for parts storage labor and wrecker service. After twenty days notice publication on June 6 1929 a public sale will occur at Owl Motor Service Pecos Texas to the highest bidder for cash. Proceeds apply to the debt. Dewey Richburg Owl Motor Service May 16 1929.

W. H. Herrison Pec Owl Motor Service Pecos Texas Reeves County A. J Se Reeves County Pa 4

Notice of Public Sale for Storage Lien on Property

Owners and claimants unknown are notified that on about April 2 1919 storage charges of 600 00 total due for sixteen joints of 12 inch well casing have accrued. If unpaid, the undersigned will sell the described property at public sale after 20 days notice at the residence in Pecos Reeves County Texas. Witness dated May 29 1929.

Reeves County

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De‘Wing Richardson Henry Grussell Nat’l Bank Toyah News W. E. Morton Denton M. McAlpine Abilene Chistian Church Entertainment Fort Worth A. BR. Burehard Mrs. Parker Joe Burchard Balmorhea Margaret Duncan SS Duncan A. B. Tinunin Tom Duncan F. G. Billingslea Theo Andrews Guy Powell J. J. Pope Henry Derrick Baptist Workers Monthly Wendell Powell A. Rowley Mrs. Ruhrup Dave Erry and Little Daugh Frigidaire M. W. Collie W. W. Dean General Insurance Mgr Pecos Abstract Co Ott Hinkle John Oglesby Avera A. D Dewey Richburg Pierce Bros. Et al Werein Ltecos Stor London Beauty Mint Cafe W .D. Haynie Auskoni BUICK Marquette Fisher Lovejoy Hydraulcate Buint Kila Oshe Ont Buick Motor Company Flint, Michigan General Motors Ooration Zimmer-Roddy Buick CO Pecos, Texas Buicking Builders Marquette Motor Cars Ton
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