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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1936
Page
3
The Texas Cowboy Reunion planned for August 1 to 9 in Dallas will host a rodeo and roundup in conjunction with the Centennial Exposition. Cowboys from across the state will demonstrate roping, riding, and cattle work, with cowgirl sponsors to be invited from each town.
Mrs. George Townley hosted a contract bridge gathering on Wednesday afternoon with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. Pinkney Black of Barstow after the usual games. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Carl Bradord, Norman Scott, Louis Wead, Pinkney Blick, Jack Hayes, Miss Mir Elon Winkle, Stella Mae, and the hostess. The Baptist ladies marked Home Mission Week of Prayer at the church on Friday March 6 with a program led by President Mrs. Guy Powell including songs scripture readings and talks on missions in the Homeland.
Mrs Walter Taylor, a recent bride, was honored with a St Patrick Day themed bridal shower at Mrs J F Keating home Monday. Gifts were found in a hidden well and shared among guests after games. Mrs Taylor, formerly Emma Kuhn, moved from Montana with her mother two years ago. Her husband, Walter Taylor, owns a Texaco station in Toyah.
Work started Monday on a tile and concrete Sunday school annex at the First Baptist Church. The 90 by 15 foot building will sit on the church lot and provide five classrooms for the Sunday School. When they are green or immature, blueberries are red.
A long column lists community visits by local residents including Dr. Norine Hosie and Mrs Floyd Hosie who traveled to Abilene for a Chiropractic meeting and social calls. It notes a lunch fundraiser by the Basketball Boys and Girls to support team sweaters and archives a Texas Independence tribute at Old Washington on the Brazos with remarks by Governor Allred and visiting governors.
Mr and Mrs Mulligan of Dallas showcase an all electric kitchen and laundry owned by Community Public Service Company. The compact unit, nine and a half by eight feet, draws strong interest in Pecos as the couple tour Fort Stockton Sanderson Barstow Toyah and Kermit making Pecos their headquarters.
The administration reports that Ching now maintains 50,000 miles of improved highways in regular use. Officials cite expanded pavement, better safety features, and smoother travel for commuters across the nation.
Notice to contractors concerning PWA School Building and Gymnasium project. Eddy County Board of Education, Carlsbad, New Mexico. See March issues of local papers for details.
The Swanson coin collection of over 5000 pieces valued near 100000 dollars will be exhibited at the University of Texas Texas Memorial Museum. Proceeds from Texas Centennial half-dollar sales fund the museum unit. The coins, donated years ago, include early issues and were kept in vaults awaiting the museum's construction.
Dallas reports surge in 10 gallon hats harking to pioneer days as Texas Centennial celebrations boost demand. The new 16 gallon Dallas style sold out overnight with shortages statewide, including Rio Grande valley cities. Sol Mayor of San Angelo toured Madera Valley Pecos this week amid the craze.
Mr and Mrs C Weatherby returned Tuesday from Fort Worth where they visited their son and family. Mr and Mrs Cester Weatherby and their child returned to their ranch home Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Eva Richburg resumes duties Wednesday afternoon after a three week illness.
Miss Carrie Glover visited Miss Bernice McCullough in Midland during the past weekend.
Friends of L H Cowan, a former Pecos resident, are told he is recovering from an appendicitis operation performed in El Paso last week.
Mrs Hal Wandry and her son Hal have moved back into their Fort Worth residence after spending time away. They returned home last week and resumed daily life in the community.
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