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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

7

Mentone Softball Ends Zimmer Streak in Tight Win

Mentone collected 10 hits and scored eight runs to break the Zimmer Motor five game winning streak Thursday night. Zimmer managed six runs on seven hits as the game went to the sixth with Zimmer ahead 6-4. Mentone then plated two runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh while pitcher Hickey limited Zimmer to one hit. Batteries: Zimmer Sharp Moran. Mentone Hickey Wilson.

Mentone Zimmer Motor Team Zimmer Boys Zimmers Hickey Zimmer Sharp Moran Wilson

Jack's Oasis wins in hitting spree over Barstow Rattlers

Stubby Stubblefield held Barstow to eight hits as Jack's Oasis hitters collected 14 off Arm strong and Dorris to plate 15 runs. The game stayed in Jack's Oasis control from the first inning with Barstow scoring little. Stubblefield, Dorris, and Armstrong pitched. Pruett and Lewis caught.

Jack’s Oasis Jack Barstow Litton Gotham Hutchinson Stubblefield Oasis Dorris and Armstrong Pruett Lewis

Gassers Fall To Monahans In See-Saw Contest

Monahans beat the Southern Union Gas Co. nine to six in a Monday night game. Monahans jumped ahead three to two after the first inning and held on as both teams traded two and three runs in subsequent innings. Batteries were Monahans Screggan B Wortham and Pearce. Gassers Riley Savage and Doty.

Southern Union Gas Co Monahans Gassers Screggan B. Wortham Pearce Riley Savage Doty

Fireboys Defeat Zimmer Motor in 8-4 Victory

The Pecos Fireboys toppled Zimmer Motor 8 to 4 on Wednesday night after a fast start, scoring most of their goals in the first half. Zimmer Motor suffered their second loss in under a week following an earlier five game streak.

Zimmer Motor Pecos Fireboys Firemen Ziim

Couple Married In Quiet Ceremony Here

Mrs. Jessie Mae Kraus a local beauty shop owner and I V Harris oil driller were married on Saturday night at the Methodist Church by Rev J B Lcrimshire. A few close friends attended then the couple departed for a brief honeymoon in El Paso. They will reside in Pecos after the bridegroom finishes work in Kermit.

Jessie Mae Kraus I. V. Harris Methodist Church J. B. Lcrimshire el Paso Kermit Pecos

In and Out of Town

Miss Sybil Bowie left for Austin Texas to attend the University of Texas summer school. Freddie Beauchamp departed Sunday night for Dallas to visit friends and relatives for a few weeks.

Sybil Bowie Austin Texas University of Texas Freddie Beauchamp Dallas

Miss Melba Keen Heads to Kerrville Camp for Presbyterian Youth

Miss Melba Keen leaves this week for Kerrville to spend a week at a Presbyterian Young People encampment, engaging in religious and social activities with peers.

Melba Keen Kerrville

Mrs Love to Visit Daughter on Ranch Near Midland

Mrs. Jack Love will leave this week to spend several weeks visiting with her daughter Mrs. Stanton Brunsn on their ranch near Midland. Mr. and Mrs. Oram Green, Miss Patricia Green, Nancy Green, Ruth Reeder, and Alan Green made a business trip to El Paso last weekend.

Jack Love Stanton Brunsn Tehir Ranch Midland Oram Green Patricia Green Nancy Green Ruth Reeder Alan Green el Paso

Mrs Beck and son Billy head to Los Angeles for visit

Mrs W J Beck and her son Billy departed this week for Los Angeles California for a short visit and vacation.

W. J. Beck Billy Los Angeles California

Coach Withers Heads to Texas for Summer School

Coach and Mrs. M. P. Withers traveled to Hamlin Texas to visit Mr Withers’ family then proceeded to Austin for his attendance at the University of Texas summer school landing a brief relay of academic pursuits.

M. P. Withers Hamlin Texas Mr. Withers Austin University of Texas

Wray Gaye Family Returns to Pecos Home

Mr and Mrs Wray Gaye former Pecos residents now reside back in Pecos planning to settle there long term.

Dick Starley Returns from Austin to Visit Parents

Dick Starley has returned from Austin where he attends the University to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Starley.

Dick Starley Austin The University Mrs J. E. Starley

Bennett Family Heads to Dallas for Centennial Visit

Mrs. Clyde Bennett and her sons Dwayne and Clyde Jr. left last Sunday for Dallas to spend a week or ten days visiting relatives and taking in the Centennial events.

Clyde Bennett Dwayne and Clyde, Jr Dallas

Visiting business and social notes from Pecos Kermit and Jal

Herbert Mier visited Pecos on Tuesday as a business guest. Francis Davis, based in Kermit, spent Sunday in town visiting friends. Barney Hubbs conducted business in Jal New Mexico on Tuesday.

Herbert Mier Pecos Francis Davis Kermit Barney Hubbs Jal New Mexico

Clarence Bell Returns From Taft Business Trip

Clarence Bell returned to Pecos Friday after a brief business trip to Taft.

Clarence Bell Pecos Taft

Finley Family Visits From Ranch on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Edwin Finley and their children traveled from their ranch to visit on Sunday, sharing time with local friends and relatives during the day.

Edwin Finley

Local Note on Abilene Visitors and Illness

Miss Shirley Miller of Abilene visits cousin Mrs. Malcolm Majors. Miss Patricia Green suffers an infected wisdom tooth and has been in bed part of the week.

Shirley Miller Abilene Malcolm Majors Patricia Green

Armstrong Family Returns from El Paso Medical Visit

Mr C E Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Chester Armstrong, Miss Catherine Armstrong and Miss Jessie Sue Armstrong returned Thursday from El Paso where Miss Armstrong was under the care of a specialist.

C. E. Armstrong Chester Armstrong Catherine Armstrong Jessie Sue Armstrong el Paso

Freshman Fred Armstrong Arrives in Pecos for Summer

Fred Armstrong arrived Saturday from El Paso to spend the summer in Pecos. He has been a freshman in the College of Mines during the past year.

Fred Armstrong el Paso Pecos Fred College of Mines

Miss Dorothy Moore Visits Pecos From Balmorhea

Miss Dorothy Moore of Balmorhea, who has been attending CIA at Denton for a year, was a visitor in Pecos on Wednesday.

Dorothy Moore Balmorhea CIA Denton Pecos

Dorothy Nabors Visits Home After Texas Tech Term

Dorothy Nabors returned this week from Lubbock where she attends Texas Tech to spend the summer visiting with her parents in town.

Dorothy Nabors Lubbock Texas Tech

Mrs Bryant Leaves Pecos for Dallas Visit

Miss Margaret Bryant who has stayed in Pecos six weeks with Mr and Mrs E V Ellis retires to her Dallas home. Miss Martha Ellis accompanies her for a brief visit back home.

Margaret Bryant Pecos

Miss Madeline Fite Visits El Paso This Week

Miss Madeline Fite of El Paso is visiting friends and relatives in the city this week.

Madeline Fite el Paso

Mrs. Oram Green Visits Miller Ranch Near Barstow

Mrs. Oram Green and her children Patricia Nancy and Alan visited the Miller ranch near Barstow this week.

Paul Armstrong Returns Home After Appendicitis Recovery

Paul Armstrong has recovered sufficiently from an appendicitis operation to return to his home from a local hospital and is able to be up some.

Paul Armstrong

Miss Nell Anderson Returns From University Visit

Miss Nell Betty Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Anderson arrived from Austin where she attended the University of Texas to spend the summer with her parents.

Nell Betty Anderson

Murray Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Wink

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Murray of Wink spent last weekend visiting with Mr and Mrs J C Murray. Ralph Williams Jr is home from the University to spend the summer months with his parents here.

Mrs. Gilbert Murray of Wink Mrs J. C. Murray Ralph Williams Jr University

New Tooth Fixative Promises Firm, Pleasant Hold

An ad touts Fasteeth a fine powder that secures artificial teeth with no gummy taste and even freshens breath. Available at Hinkle Drug Co or local druggists.

Hinkle Drug Co

Miss Norabelle Hollebeke Returns Home for Summer

Miss Norabelle Hollebeke a Pecos High and Sul Ross College graduate and Del Rio school teacher is home to spend the summer with her family.

Norabelle Hollebeke Pecos High Sul Ross College del Rio

Pecos native Pat Moran visits Sanderson relatives

Pat Moran formerly of Pecos now living in Sanderson spent time with his children Mrs. Paul Dowling and other relatives and friends during a recent stop in Pecos last week.

Pat Moran Pecos Sanderson Paul Dowling

Mrs Woodylee Haile Makes El Paso Business Visit

Mrs Woodylee Haile traveled to El Paso on a business trip last week, engaging with local firms and discussing potential collaborations. The visit underscores ongoing commercial ties between her interests and the El Paso business community.

Balmorhea Visitors Stop In For Week

Mrs J J Bayles and her children from Balmorhea visited town Monday. Kenneth Stroade of Balmorhea is spending the week visiting with Mr and Mrs Harry Ross.

J. J. Bayles Balmorhea Kenneth Stroade Mrs Harry Ross

Miss Babe Finley and Howard Visit in El Paso

Miss Babe Finley and Howard spent the weekend in El Paso visiting friends and sightseeing around the city. They toured local spots and enjoyed meals at area eateries.

Babe Finley Howard el Paso

Mrs Callie Ross And Miss Mary Sue Johnson Return From San Angelo Visit

Mrs Callie Ross and Miss Mary Sue Johnson completed a four day trip visiting San Angelo and Abilene.

Callie Ross Mary Sue Johnson San Angelo Abilene

Miss Janice Wadley Arrives in Pecos for Visit

Miss Janice Wadley who attends Texas Tech at Lubbock has arrived in Pecos to spend the day visiting local friends and exploring the town.

Janice Wadley Texas Tech Lubbock Pecos

Miss Betty Oille Visits Pecos From Houston

Miss Betty Oille of Houston has arrived in Pecos to spend time visiting friends and relatives.

Betty Oille Houston Pecos

Townleys Return to Pecos After San Angelo Visit

Mr and Mrs George Townley have returned to Pecos after a two weeks visit in San Angelo and other points.

George Townley Pecos San Angelo

Kite couple visits Pecos friends from Tucson

Mr and Mrs R E L Kite former Pecos residents now living in Tucson Arizona visited friends here Saturday.

R. E. L. Kite Pecos Tucson Arizona

Tulsa Visitor John Wallace Returns Home

John Wallace of Tulsa Oklahoma stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C W McKeen and Dorothy and Bill during the past week and has now returned to his Oklahoma home.

John Wallace Tulsa Oklahoma C. W. McKeen Dorothy Bill

Mr and Mrs Ernest Kelly Attend Dallas Centennial Exposition

Mr and Mrs Ernest Kelly left the latter part of last week to attend the Centennial Exposition opening in Dallas Saturday.

Ernest Kelly Dallas

Paul Armstrong Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Paul Armstrong is up and around again after undergoing an appendicitis operation last week. He is reported in stable condition and expects to resume normal activities soon.

Paul Armstrong

Miss Berta Wicker Returns to Pecos for Summer

Miss Berta Wicker returns to Pecos to spend the summer after a year at Sul Ross State Teacher's College.

Berta Wicker Pecos Sul Ross

Miss Mary Ellen Chapman Arrives for Summer Visit

Miss Mary Ellen Chapman arrived this week to spend the summer with her parents here. She has been attending the University of Texas for the past term.

Mary Ellen Chapman Miss Chapman University of Texas

Social Notes From Pecos and Surroundings

Miss Marion Cooper of Mentone visited Pecos last week. Jack Stough spent the weekend in Colorado visiting friends. Leo McCann, formerly of Pecos, is in town this week visiting old friends.

Marion Cooper of Mentone Pecos Jack Stough Colorado Leo McCann

Seay Sisters Visit Pecos Friends This Weekend

Misses Becky and Josephine Seay of Toyah were in Pecos Saturday and Sunday visiting with friends.

Becky Josephine Seay Toyah Pecos

Miss Faith Helm Recovers After Appen dicitis Operation

Miss Faith Helm is in a local hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation performed last Wednesday.

Faith Helm

Vaughan Women Head to Dallas for a Vacation

Mrs. Kate Vaughan and Miss Beverly Vaughan departed this week for Dallas to spend several weeks vacationing. They plan leisure days in the city with potential visits to local sites and shops during their stay.

Kate Vaughan Beverly Vaughan Dallas

Reeder Returns Home After Mineral Wells Stay

W. E. Reeder came back Friday morning from several days in Mineral Wells under a doctor's care.

W. E. Reeder Mineral Wells

Miss Kitty Knox Returns Home From College Of Mines

Miss Kitty Knox returns to Pecos after spending the past year attending the College of Mines.

Kitty Knox Pecos The College of Mines

Balmorhea Couple Visits Town for Business and Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Ross of Balmorhea were in town Monday attending to business and visiting relatives.

James F. Ross Balmorhea

Madera Valley News Editor Visits Enterprise Office

Lawrence Bayles editor of the Madera Valley News was a business visitor in the Enterprise office Monday.

Lawrence Bayles Madera Valley News Enterprise Office

Bal morhea visitors George Berkstresser and sons

Local record notes that George Berkstresser and his sons were business visitors from Bal Morhea during the early part of this period.

George Berkstresser, and Sons Balmorhea

Inspector Sam Hilburn Makes Del Rio Business Trip

Inspector Sam Hilburn traveled to Del Rio on Saturday for a business engagement. He met with local officials and discussed regional trade matters and security coordination opportunities.

Sam Hilburn del Rio

Jimmy Cooksey Visits Ranch on Tuesday

Jimmy Cooksey traveled from the ranch on Tuesday to meet with locals and discuss community matters, sharing updates and taking note of residents' concerns.

Reeves Burchard of Toyah Attends to Business Here

Reeves Burchard from Toyah was in town Tuesday attending to business matters and was seen near local offices. The brief sighting notes his presence in the city as part of routine weekday activity.

Reeves Burchard Toyah

Moran Couple Move Into New Rent House

Mr and Mrs Pat Moran Jr moved to their new home on Wednesday and are residing in the rent house of J F Biggs.

Mrs Pat Moran Jr J. F. Biggs

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