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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1928

Page

8

Luncheon and Bridge Party Hosted by Collie and Kere

Mesdames M W Collie and M B Kere hosted a Saturday afternoon luncheon at Mrs Kerrs home with two courses and bridge after. Prizes for high and consolation scores went to Mrs Camp and Mrs Harry Anderson respectively as a list of guests attended. The gathering included election of officers for the coming year with Mrs N J Chapman as president and others in key posts. The meeting closed with a salad course and adjourned until October first week.

Ternoon Mesdames M. W. Collie M. EB. Kere Kerr H. B. Prickett Bridge Camp Bacaet

Wirs Weyer Hostess to 20th Century Club

The Twentieth Century club concluded its year with a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Weyer's home. Members followed six months of study on modern writers, with author bios reviews and discussions of contemporary poetry. A February banquet for Merry Wives and Homemakers clubs at the Owl Cafe featured Mrs. Grissom guiding arrangements.

Twentieth Century Club Merry Wives Club Homemakers Club Owl Cafe

Dean Sisters Honor Miss Dorothy Sisk At Bridge Luncheon

Miss Dorothy Sisk, fiancée of Mr. George Ross, honored at a Thursday bridge luncheon hosted by Misses Jane and Kathryn Dean. Pink white decor featured a wedding bell centerpiece. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sisk, W L Ross, Harden Ross, Chas F Manahan, Roy Wilcox, and Misses Lucile Precht, Eva Richuburg, Virginia Runnels. The April 15 wedding date was noted.

Jane Kathryn Dean Dorothy Sisk George Ross

Mrs. Graham Begins Own Hotel Project in City

Mrs. Graham starts work on a hotel with contracts let this week. She will have full charge upon completion, aided by husband Mr. Graham who handles legal work. He is a reputed attorney with bond and civil case experience, representing several large national firms. Local citizens welcome the endeavor and offer support to their plans.

Mrs. Graham

Wadley Wilson Bay for Pecos Location

B H Palmer sells his entire business to Wadley Wilson Bay firm and plans no announced future project. Hollis S Smith moves equipment to the Masonic Building ground floor and will relocate home there soon. Addison Wadley to visit next week with further announcements.

B. H. Palmer Hollis S. Smith Addison Wadley

New Cooling Type Promises Longevity and Safety

Mr. Brownlee showcases a cooling system claimed to endure for years with only the door handle and electricity switch requiring personal attention. General Electric Co backs the guarantee. Ed Doty returns from Kentucky trip with Mrs. Doty and son Gordon, visiting relatives in Henderson and Kentucky.

Brownlee General Electric Co Ed Doty Kentucky Mrs. Doty Gordon Henderson Mr. Doty

Owen and Slaton Well Strike Black Lime

In Reeves County the Grisham-Hunter No 1 shows 3131 feet of hole in dry sand while drilling deep horizons. The Deep Rock Kich No 2 remains a shallow well under 2000 feet as Humble Flores Kingston advances toward 4250 feet. Earl W Brooks Eddins No 1 resumes work with 14 feet drilled this week targeting 5190 feet and potentially 6000.

Grisham-Hunter Vacuum Oil Company Humble Oil & Refining Co Flores-Kingston Earl W. Brooks Eddins No. 1 Peacs

Local Baseball Club Seeks Manager and More Players

Local prospects fade against Lacardio with some hits but need a solid battery and positions. Mount may handle second. Nicky Medanich shows size and bat but needs coaching. Many players exist, but the team lacks a strong manager to guide talent.

Nicky Medanich

Hunter Raps Pecos Inactivity At Regional Conference

The Pecos gathering featured a luncheon praised as the best in years with visiting pastors and local speakers. President Bozeman promised aviation progress in the city and the need for airport improvements while W Hie Graham announced Hotel Graham plans with immediate work and pledged full cooperation.

Vpecos Bozeman W. Hie Graham Graham

Senior Play Delights with Laughs and Talent

The senior play drew laughs as H. P. Bryan impressed with country lines and Sparky displayed youthful energy. Nell Brown and Howard Harris won admiring reactions, while Kid Ross drew praise for steady effort. Clever choruses and entertaining acting lit up the performance.

H. P. Bryan Sparky Kid Ross Nell Brown Howard Harris Judge

Woman Confesses Slaying Officer in Monahans

Dan Horn, aged about 50, longtime Monahans deputy sheriff and respected “square shooter,” was killed in an incident that led to the killer’s confession. The scene and motive remain under investigation as residents recall Horn’s decade of service. Mr. and Mrs. J A Mondt concluded a month’s visit and returned home after staying with the Barnes family.

Hughes Dan Horn Monahans J. A. Mondt J. T. Barnes

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Wirs. Weyer 20Th Century Club Dean Sisters Bond Wadley-Wilson Bay Pecos Owen & Slaon Prospect Fading Lacardio Hunter Marinello Beauty Shop Second Street City Bakery Miss Ethel Abbott General Electric Die Oe Pecos Mercantile Company
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