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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

4

Merry Wives Study Club Elects New Officers in Pecos

Mrs. George Ross was elected president of the Merry Wives Study Club with new officers named including Mrs. R L Boone as first vice president and Miss Annie Browning as second vice president. The group also discussed the upcoming appearance of Miss Evelyn Oppenheimer of Dallas, who will present a book review on April 3, jointly sponsored by the Merry Wives Club and the Modern Study Club. plans for a rummage sale were also discussed.

George Ross Merry Wives Study Club R. L. Boone Annie Browning Harold Lindley Willam L. Kerr Dilliard Camp J. W. Brooks Hill Hudson Ross Pecos West Texas Evelyn Oppenheimer Dallas Oppenheimer Merry Wives Club Modern Study Club

Yards and Kyles Host Rural Barn Dance

More than a hundred Pecosites attended a barn dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Yard and Mr. and Mrs. Mac Kyle. Ferdinand the Bull served as guest of honor in the Oasis Ballroom area with farmer boy and girl costumes as the theme.

Dudley Yard Mac Kyle Ferdinand the Bull Barn Yard Oasis Ballroom

Mrs. R. C. Lovelace Hosts Dinner During Week

Mrs. R. C. Lovelace entertained a home dinner at 220 Seventh Street Tuesday evening with a covered dish supper. Guests included Mrs. Ted John, Mrs. Dale Sadberry, Mrs. E. Wells, Mrs. Harlan Woolwine, Jim Neill, Mrs. G. L. Mora, Mrs. Eston Edge, and Mrs. E. Brownson. Marvin Biggs of Dallas, nephew of Mrs. B. P. Van Horn of Pecos, visited last weekend and left Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hill Hudson, from Austin, attended to business matters and visits in Fort Davis.

R. C. Lovelace Seventh Marvin Biggs Dallas B. P. van Horn Pecos van Horn Hill Hudson Austin

Circle No 3 Hostess Mrs Larry Ladd Heads Meeting

Mrs Larry Ladd hosted Circle No 3 of the Christian Council at her home on Tuesday. The group held a devotional and Bible study with attendees including Evy Bowles J J Bush Eston Edge Harlan Woolwine Sam Prewit W R Glasscock J C Hudgens H T Collier M D Jester L E Ladd A G Van Horn and B V Slater.

Larry Ladd Circle No. 3 The Christian Council Evy Bowles J. J. Bush Eston Edge Harlan Woolwine Sam Prewit W. R. Glasscock J. C. Hudgens H. T. Collier M. D. Je

Woman Is Honored On 89th Birthday

Mrs. W. A. Whittenburg observed her 89th birthday with a visit from the Methodist missionary society. Her daughter Mrs. D. O. Medley of Fort Davis came to spend the day, joined by her other children Mrs. Allie Coon and Oscar Whittenburg.

Methodist Missionary Society D. O. Medley Fort Davis Allie Coon Oscar Whittenburg

Missionary Tea Draws Large Crowd at Mrs Ruhlen Home

A large Methodist Missionary Society gathering met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W. W. Ruhlen’s home. Co hosts included Mrs. Roy Wilcox and others. Delegates to the district convention in Clovis were named, and familiar members welcomed back Monroe Kerr after two years away.

Methodist Missionary Society W. W. Ruhlen Roy Wilcox Albert Sisk R. C. Rumbaugh W. E. Reeder W. W. Sample Christian Social Service Relations Mary Boatright A. C. Douglas M. D. Bell Heard Reynolds Clovis Elmer Wadley Hollis Smith Joe Mason R. Henry Blackwell Tom Frieze Monroe Kerr Mmes Edwin Finley J. H. Bonarden H. A. Ferguson W. A. Hendricks Emma Boles W. B. Burchard H. A. Sanders W. W. Runnels Ida B. Hines Ott Hinkle J. F. Bennett Tena Adams

Sixty Five Men Attend Unique Dinner For Men Only

In Pecos the First Christian Church hosted a rare Men’s Dinner with 65 attendees. County Attorney Robert D. Penn led the head table as songs and musical numbers followed, and talks by Cotton Kirklin Charlie Young and Harold Lindley explored church and community meaning. Special recognition went to C E Wray for meritorious work.

Christian Church Pecos First Christian Church Robert D. Penn Horace Heath Barber Shoppe Harold Lindley Charley Seybert Harlan Woolwin Oliver Harrison Jack May C. E. Wray

Pecos to welcome Alta Turk and Roy Cooper in concert

Alta Turk soprano and 18 year old Roy Cooper pianist will debut in Pecos at the high school auditorium on Wednesday March 8 at 8 pm. The concert is co sponsored by the Pecos Music Club and the Junior Twentieth Century Club. Turk, a former Texan now based in California, is recognized as a soloist teacher and patron of American music with wide Texas connections. Cooper is described as an outstanding youthful pianist with early talent and serious study since age six.

Alta Turk Roy Cooper Pecos Pecos Music Club Junior Twentieth Century Club Turk Southern California Texas

Jal to Celebrate Waterworks Opening and Festivities in Jal New Mexico

Jal announces an all day celebration on March 8 to mark the new city waterworks. events include a Texas Tech band concert, a noon parade, a 1:30 pm dedication, a ranch style barbecue, and dances at the high school gym and city hall.

Jal N. M New Mexico West Texas Texas Tech H. H. McAllister Ray Hummell Old Settlers

Dallas official visits Pecos Postal office

H. D. Baggerly Dallas superintendent of the Postal Telegraph Company spent the week in Pecos meeting with T. J. Smith the local Postal manager.

H. D. Baggerly Dallas The Postal Telegraph Company Pecos T. J. Smith

Pirtle Visit Highlights Roswell Connection

J B Pirtle of Roswell New Mexico brother of Mrs Vestel Lott of Pecos visited here Tuesday night. A rummage sale is announced as coming soon.

J. B. Pirtle Roswell N. M Vestel Lott Pecos

Pony Express to Visit Pecos on Texas Tour

The Nocona Pony Express plans a Pecos stop on its country jaunt toward the Cisco International Exposition. The group includes a girl rider and will be welcomed as Sheriff Louison coordinates escort duties. Visitors include Mrs Lula Johnson and daughter Jeanne Hensley of Santa Anna and Mrs Callie Fairley of El Paso. Milk cows should have constant water access.

Lula Johnson Jeanne Hensley Santa Anna Callie Fairley el Paso Marion Slack

Sam Winkle Returns to Monahied After Incident

Sam Winkle, once involved in an incident, is now reported to be in Monahied on Thursday. The brief notes his return and current location without detailing the event.

Sam Winkle

Mrs Mildred Jones Visits Big Spring Guests

Mrs Mildred Jones of Big Spring is visiting with Mr and Mrs W W Ruhlen.

Mildred Jones Big Spring W. W. Ruhlen

Adla Tablets Promoted for Indigestion Relief

Quick relief from indigestion and heartburn due to smoking and drinking advertised by Sanders Drug Store with a money back guarantee for Adla Tablets.

Sanders Drug Store

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Yards Kyles A. G. van Horn Peggy Ailes Fort Dav Business and W. A. Whittenburg S. Elm J. H. Wilhite Bud Maulding Barstow Hackberry South Willow T. F. Slack Pecos Valley Hatchery Joe Lewis John L. Moore E. L. Stratton Mentone H. C. Glover Spencer Corset Co South Elm St Little Laundry East Second Street West Seventh C. L. Edwards W. 2Nd St Pop Biggs Baptist Men’s Class Penney’s SILK New City Waterworks State OF Texas Reeves County Willie Halliburton A. D Keith Camp S. M. Precit Charlie Fitzgerald Jim Camp Leader Grocery Company Estelle Clinton Pony Express Nocona Sheriff Louison Hays Prescription Pharmacy WEST PGONE J. R. Has Kelvinator Erators Community Public Service Co Frcus, Texas
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