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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

4

Baseball Game Set Here Sunday Tigers vs Pecos T N T Kids

The Big Spring Tigers meet Pecos T N T Kids in a Sunday afternoon baseball game here. Lineups include Big Spring C J Vega CF E Gamboa SS I Mendosa 3B Valdes 2B Parras 1B Conicessor IF Rodrigues RF R Crus P. Pecos Gonzales CC D Ortega 2B Gutierres SS Mendosa P Leos 1B Aguirre RF Flores 3B Rayos CF Najar IF. Mrs. W. B. Knox was called to Marion Ohio last week due to her brother’s serious illness.

Big Spring Tigers Pecos T. N. T Big Spring J. Vega E. Gamboa A. Crus I. Mendosa Valdes Parras Conicessor Rodrigues R. Crus Pecos Mendosa Leos Aguirre Flores Rayos Najar W. B. Knox Marion

Millican Conducts Safety School Here

W. J. Millican of Fort Worth Insurance Commissioner and Safety director led a safety school of instruction Friday. Linemen and service men from the Western District of the Community Public Service Co attended the session.

W. J. Millican Fort Worth Community Public Service Co

Pecos Methodists Attend Encampment at Sacramento Mountains

Six Pecos Methodist youth workers with Rev and Mrs A C Douglas and Clarice attended the regional encampment for young people at the Sacramento Mountains last week. Attendees from Pecos include Miss Betty Bassett two counselors Le Grand Merriman Walter Stephen Miss Ruth Reeder Miss Martha Ellis and Mrs Joe Mason district supervisor of Young People's work.

Pecos

Crystal City Students Tour Pecos as Part of Annual Trip

A group of 12 Crystal City High School students visited Pecos, staying the night after touring Alpine and the McDonald Observatory. The educational trip, funded by a school benefactor, included stops in Carlsbad Caverns, then onward to Lubbock, San Angelo, and back to Crystal City.

Chamber of Commerce Crystal City High School Pecos Alpine McDonald Observatory Carlsbac Caverns Lubbock San Angelo Crystal City

Visitors Return Home After Stay in Center and Beaufort

Mrs John G Harris of Center and Mrs W S Powell of Beaumont visited with Mr and Mrs Ira R Titus and family. They left this week to return to their homes.

John G. Harris Center W. S. Powell Beaumont Ira R. Titus B. G. Cleveland Points Arizona Harold Wise Kent David Thomason D. A. Thomason Ruby Lee Richy Gladewater Anna V. Winnie Virginia Woodley Eugene Webb Joretta Carolyn Santa Fe Okla G. S. Hawthorn

Finley Remembered For Lifelong West Texas Service

In November 1926 Finnley married Lillian McElroy and his death followed a painful accident. Rev. Richard G. Irving led funeral services at the church with assistance from Rev. John W. Byrd and Rev. A. C. Douglas. The Knights of Pythias conducted grave rites with pallbearers Curtis McElroy R. W. Coffey Jimmie McCutcheon Earl McElroy Bob McElroy and Jack McElroy.

West Texas Finley Lillian McElroy Lallian Finley Richard G. Irving Fort Davis Legion Irving John W. Byrd A. C. Douglas Knights of Pythias Lodge Curtis McElroy R. W. Coffey Jimmie McCutcheon Pecos Earl McElroy Alpine Bob McElroy van Horn Jack McElroy el Paso

Missionary society lawn party honors Pecos bride

The Methodist and Baptist missionary societies hosted a lawn party and shower on Tuesday evening at the G W Henderson residence honoring Mrs Melvin Wise of Pecos nee Louie Cleveland of Toyah. A clever program and gift display accompanied a bride's book in gold and white.

Methodist and Baptist Missionary Societies G. W. Henderson Melvin Wise Pecos Louie Cleveland Toyah

Plans for Bloys Camp Meeting Set for August

Preliminary plans were mapped Sunday for the 50th Bloys Camp Meeting at Skillman Grove, Avis Mountains. Ministers chosen to preach include Dr. L. D. Anderson of Fort Worth First Christian Church, Rev. Marshall Steel of Dallas Highland Park Methodist, Rev. Everett King of Hemp Hill Fort Worth, and Rev. W. R. White of Oklahoma City First Baptist. The 1939 meeting runs August 15 to 23, with over 2000 expected attendees.

Corbett Returns Home After Visit With McCutcheon

Miss Betty Kate Corbett returns to El Paso on Friday after a month in town visiting Miss Marjorie Jane McCutcheon.

Betty Kate Corbett el Paso Marjorie Jane McCutcheon

Colwell Couple Return From Northern New Mexico Vacation

Mr and Mrs Morris Colwell returned last Friday from a weeklong vacation in northern New Mexico and Colorado, sharing travel highlights with family.

Morris Colwell New Mexico Colorado

Carlsbad Couple Visits Pouncey Family Here

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hord of Carlsbad N M spent last Friday visiting with Mr and Mrs D B Pouncey and family.

Lawrence Hord Carlsbad, N. M D. B. Pouncey

Reeves County Farm Payment Totals Near Ninety Thousand

County office reports continued receipt of farm and ranch payments. About 40 ranchers in Reeves County have already received roughly $58,000 with an additional $20,000 to $35,000 expected, while $6,000 in Reeves County farm AAA payments arrived earlier this week. The total county payment is projected near $90,000 as forms are rechecked at the state office.

Reeves County Johnston State Office

Presbyterians Plan No Preaching Sunday

Rev John Byrd announced no preaching services at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday due to ongoing repair work. Sunday school will proceed at the usual time and services resume July 2 as repairs continue. Byrd will spend several days in New Mexico during the downtime.

John Byrd First Presbyterian Church Mr. Byrd New Mexico

El Paso Postmaster and Family Visit Local Officials

El Paso Postmaster M. L. Burlingson and his wife and son visited Monday and Tuesday at the home of County Judge and Mrs. J. B. Woolfolk. The party then traveled to Big Spring for a postmasters convention.

M. L. Burlingson el Paso Burlingson J. B. Woolfolk Burlingsons Big Spring

Price Baby Wins Photo Contest at Bright's Studio

The child of Mrs. C. F. Price won last week's Bright's Studio photograph contest. The studio awards an 11 by 14 portrait weekly to the best baby photo from the prior week.

C. F. Price Bright

New Druggist Miles Lee Joins Pecos Drug Co

Miles Lee from Clovis New Mexico has been employed as a druggist at Pecos Drug Co Mr and Mrs Lee have moved to Pecos to make their home.

Miles Lee Clovis, N. M Pecos Drug Co Mrs. Lee Pecos

Farm Families May Have More to Spend in 1939

Agricultural economists predict early this year that farm families would have more to spend in 1939 than in 1938, signaling improving farm incomes despite lingering economic strains.

Bowling Club Nears Opening In Pecos

Work nears completion on the Pecos Bowling Club with four regulation alleys located south of the Safeway Store. Owners B. P. Mead and R. E. Mead invite the public to visit as opening is set for next Monday. equipment arrived from Midland after the Meads previously operated in Monahans and Odessa.

Pecos Safeway B. P. Mead R. E. Mead Odessa Midland Meads Monahans

Famous Clown Ko-Ko Visits Pecos For Rodeo

Ko-Ko the world famous clown visits Pecos for the tenth annual rodeo on July 3 and 4. A Pepsi Cola Company sponsor, he passes out nickels to buy sodas and has 27 years in clowning with Ringling Brothers Circus for 16 years. He previously entertained the British monarchs.

Ko-Ko Pecos Pepsi Cola Company Ringling Brothers Circus Monarens

Miss Beverly Chambers Visited Midland With Parents

Miss Beverly Chambers of Midland spent last weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Chambers, in town.

Beverly Chambers Midland Mrs P. M. Chambers

Titus Family Leaves for Center Visitation

Mrs. Ira R. Titus and her relatives departed Wednesday to Center to visit relatives for several days.

Ira R. Titus

Local families enjoy visits from distant relatives

County Judge J B Woolfolk and Mrs Woolfolk traveled to El Paso this week. Mrs Son Hendricks and Miss Elizabeth Hendricks of Odessa were here last weekend visiting Mrs J E Eisenwine and other relatives and friends.

Son Hendricks Elizabeth Hendricks Odessa J. E. Eisenwine

Betsy Dan Bihl Visits Sister in Bozeman

Miss Betsy Dan Bihl of Fort Stockton spent the week visiting her sister Mrs. Dave Wood Bozeman.

Betsy Dan Bihl Fort Stockton Dave Wood Bozeman

Hotels in the United States Employ About 550000 People

The hotel industry in the United States supports roughly 550000 jobs across accommodation and related services, reflecting its size and economic impact in the hospitality sector.

United States

Brookover Family Homeward from Oklahoma Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Bob Brookover and family returned this week from Oklahoma where they spent a vacation visiting with relatives and friends.

Bob Brookover Oklahoma

Homecoming Sightings Mention Ida Hinesler in Waxahachie

Ida S Hinesler is noted in Waxahachie related to a homecoming event at Nash School where Pat attends. The item highlights local reunion activity and school ties centered on the Waxahachie area.

Ida S. Hinesler Waxahachie Pat Nash School

J C Penney Manager Missing From Store

H G Meyer manager J C Penney Co store. Family departed last week for vacation to Nebraska and expect return about two weeks later.

H. G. Meyer Manzzger J. C. Penney Co Nebra Abou

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