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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1935
Page
5
The Grand presents Harold Bell Wright’s When A Man's A Man a Fox feature with George O'Brien Dorothy Wilson and Paul Kelly in a tale of the old west praised as a strong outdoors picture George O'Brien shines in his best suited role for the film style
First National presents the feature attraction Red Hot Tires at the Grand Theatre this Saturday. The racing film airs as the marquee event of the venue’s Saturday program with expected crowd appeal.
The film by Walter Wanger presents startling facts from the recent U S Senate investigation into American munitions makers. It is described as forceful and concrete and shown at a California theatre with John F Dockweiler mentioned.
Tom Mix stars in what is hailed as his most admired film My Pal The King. The story features Tony the educated horse, a cherished co star, and plays at the Palace starting Friday.
Reeves-Loving PIA delegates from Pecos attend the county council meeting at Mentone on Saturday April 6. A panel discussion on home influence opens the program followed by a noon luncheon. Officers for two years will be elected in the afternoon. Mrs. Henry Russell Mrs. Harold Henderson and Mrs. Herbert Holloway attend from Pecos. The Pecos unit reports growth, projects funded include school music printing and a health survey, fundraising activities and endowment gifts.
The group notes four special day programs with teachers entertained twice and county council members hosted in January. A total of 195 members joined, five of six local life members enrolled, and teachers were 100 percent. Officers thank all members and plan a bigger 1935-36 year with committees to be appointed. PT A meets April 1 at 7:50 in the high school auditorium. The Primaries and Home Economics present skits with musical numbers and a lecture from The Child in School study course. All welcome, Mrs Martin Michel, Publicity Chairman.
The 7th birthday of Mrs E J Weyer, a respected Pecos resident, was celebrated with a surprise party hosted by Mrs A B Cooksey. Guests shared bridge games and memories of old times, while others came to pay respects and offer best wishes for many happy returns.
The Junior 20th Century club met at Miss Mary Katherine Toliver’s home with sixteen members present. The program centered on Federation themes, including a talk on Why Be Federated and reports on present day authors, followed by stories and songs and planned Woman’s Day activities.
The Royal Neighbors of America Longhorn Camp No 10578 celebrated its fortieth anniversary with a several hour event Thursday night. Oracle Callie Holloway presented the birthday cake and hostesses Beulah Lane and Hazel Meadows led the evening. Members and guests listed include Ruth Kirby Helen Hudson Myrtle Cowan Tone Caldwell Mary Ann Otto Josephine Crowe and others enjoying a salad plate and fellowship as the club commemorates four decades.
Hollywood icon Jean Harlow will appear at the Palace theatre Wednesday and Thursday in one of her most successful feature pictures The Girl From Missouri. The program highlights the red headed star in a leading role and promises a lively screen presentation.
Tarzan and His Mate, a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer adventure, stars Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. The screening at the Palace Theatre runs Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday as part of the theater’s current lineup.
The Enterprise cooking school at the Palace theatre drew several ladies on Monday and Tuesday. Sessions were cancelled Wednesday due to the death of Mrs. J. T. Hubbs, publisher’s mother. Mrs. Johnetta Howard led demonstrations using an electric range from Community Public Service Co., with other appliances supplied by local merchants.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet next Tuesday afternoon at o o clock for the monthly business session. Mrs. Jimer Wadley, auxiliary president, will preside. All women of the church and congregation are urged to attend. Also noted is the improved health of Mrs. Ray Cochran recovering from major surgery. The Cochranes live with Mr. and Mrs. D. bh. Klinger.
The article marks forty years of fraternal service in members homes, praising loyal membership and leadership within the Royal Neighbors of America. It credits sustained support from members and officials, field workers, camp recorders, and officers for continued growth and future accomplishments.
Karl Bell lay bedridden this week with a severe influenza illness. He has been under doctor care and is expected to recover with rest and hydration. Local friends report his condition as improving gradually.
A Saturday school of instruction for the Eastern Star will be held in Pecos at the high school starting 9 30 o’clock. Grand Officers will conduct with Mattie Mitchell of San Antonio heading the delegation. Myrtle Johnson of Pecos will give the welcome and Ladyve Easterling of Wink will respond.
Chicken sandwiches tea ice cream and cake will be served Saturday at Williams-Kerr Co for a fundraising event benefiting the Presbyterian church. Proceeds support church programs and missions.
The Vita Vita Sunday School class elected its new officers at a Monday meeting held at Mrs. Ek H Ratliff home. Officers include Teacher Mrs FE H Ratliff President Mrs C D Gipson and several group captains and lieutenants. A St Patrick themed party followed with a buffet luncheon and social games.
A regular meeting of Toyah Lodge 1077 A F and A M will be held on April 4 with Dr Jim Camp of Pecos as principal speaker. All Master Masons are invited to attend.
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