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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
7
An editorial argues motor traffic drives town wealth more than factories. It cites 25,000 weekly cars yielding about 26,000 dollars for a town, notes local spending leaks, and warns towns chase factory bonuses while neglecting highway business. It urges applying retail strategies to attract motorists.
The W M S held its monthly meeting at the Methodist parsonage on May 7 with Circle 1 hosting. Mrs N Parker led devotionals, and Mrs TL PP Davis chaired the business session as delegates shared reports from Ar tesia N M. May pole decor, readings, a plate lunch, and a crowning of Mays Queen followed. Over 400 attended Big Spring chamber meeting on roads and a road bond measure.
The Pecos Enterprise features advice on selling to local and through traffic. It argues even light car traffic justifies promoting the town where readers live and reaching motorists passing through. The piece is published in 1929 with Lions Club cooperation.
The home of Mrs George Ross hosted a spring bridge luncheon Friday afternoon with Mrs George Ross and her mother Mrs Albert Sisk as hostesses. Mrs J E Starley won high score and Mrs Ira J Bell took consolation after a three course luncheon. Guests included Mesdames Robert Grissom Sloise Parker Hugh Roberson Max Krauskopf Percy Douglas J W Moore E J Weyer Tra J Bell Clarence Beil Harry Anderson J K Starley and Tom McClure.
The City Federation holds its final regular meeting for 1928 29 next Wednesday afternoon May 15 at 3 30 at the Presbyterian Church. A special program includes the Kellogg Peace Pact topic with Mrs Eloise Parker and Rev Jno W Byrd. Mrs Milford Howard and Miss Aileen Love direct vocal numbers and Anson will entertain.
The Tuesday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ulmer Forehand’s home with Mrs. John Stahn as co host. Guests and members enjoyed bridge, spring flowers, and prizes for high scores with Mrs F R Warn and Mrs Jones honored and Miss Aileen Love receiving the consolation. Attendees included Mesdames Chas F Manahan Oram Green FLHW Ryan Louis Roberson Ronald Roberson Roy Wilcox Dewey Richburg Beck Jones Jordan Rod Warn and Jack Speegal and Misses Warren Collings Grimes Eva Richburg and Aileen Love.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Ruhrup will present her piano pupils in a recital on Tuesday evening May 14 at eight oclock in the High School Auditorium with an open invitation. Pupils from Ruhrup Piano Studio include Mildred and Elizabeth Ruhlen and many others. former pupil Josephine Grisham, now in Abilene, won four festival medals and the roving cup at the Texas Musical Festival last week.
Mrs Runnels presents her piano and dancing pupils in a recital on Thursday evening May 16 at 8 15 in the High School Auditorium. Performers include Minnie Lee Miller Celia Wells Mary Nabers Billie Fletcher Jessie Mae Wells Sallie Durdin Hazel Monces Marguerite Griswold Mary Jack King Joan Klink Durrilee Justice Willie Fay Starley Claralu Beauchamp Victor Justis Juanita Miller Aubrey Wolf Beverly Vaughan Elizabeth Rhodes Stella Richards Elizabeth Lilley Gertude Bell and Lillian Young a pupil of Mrs Kerr also appears. The public is invited.
Mrs Troward and Mrs Hemby hosted the Progressive Bridge Club gathering at Mrs Hembys home last Friday evening. Guests enjoyed bridge with prizes for high scores awarded to Mr and Mrs Riesenberg and consolation to Mrs Nabers. An ice course was served by the hostesses to Newsom Pelphrey Toups Nabers Woods Copen and Riesenberg.
Mrs Charles Young entertained at her home Thursday afternoon with a charming bridge party. The setting featured floral decorations and a pleasant, sunny ambiance as guests enjoyed several games. At the close hostess presented Mrs Joe Patterson with the guest prize for the best bridge play.
Cecil B. De Mille presents The Godless Girl with a towering five story reform school fire sequence built to collapse at a climactic moment. Stars Lina Basquette George Duryea Marie Prevost Noah Beery and Eddie Quillan star in a tale of drama amid spectacular blaze set to screen at the Grand Theatre Sunday through Tuesday.
The film showcases effort and persistence overcoming odds, with the spectacular display of feats proving the seemingly impossible is achievable. The vivid scenes highlight determination, talent, and enduring spirit as central themes.
Canyon Episcopal Church breaks ground on a brick cottage to serve its student welfare worker stationed in Canyon. The building will accommodate large student gatherings and host visiting church officers.
Pecos Flower Shop urges gift of flowers for Mother's Day on May 12. See Mrs Mae Anderson at City Hotel for options. size 5 arrangement with five cut stones advertised.
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