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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
5
Pecos residents showcase attractive gardens with Mrs. T. B. Pruett Jr. cited for one of the most beautiful yards. A neat lawn borders orderly flower beds where roses, sweet peas, and other blossoms add color to the scene.
Mrs H N McKellar possesses a yard noted for its attractive appearance with a well kept lawn and a smooth velvety look.
One of the town’s most colorful floral displays features Mrs. Russell Youngblood’s roses. Pink, white, and red blooms fill a grassy lawn creating a charming picture.
Mrs. W. W. Dean shows a vivid display of sweet peas in full bloom this season, with colorful varieties attracting attention from neighbors and visitors alike.
The description highlights a smooth lawn, honeysuckle on the fence and tellis, and a large shade tree dominating the yard owned by Mrs D B Pouncey, noting the pleasant landscape.
Mrs. Monroe Kerr is praised for her garden and yard care at one of Pecos beauty spots. Mrs. W. B. Gould and her Balmorhea children visited Pecos Friday to see Mrs. A. G. Van Horn and family.
The Home and Garden Club staged the largest flower show in Pecos at the former Deluxe cleaners building. It drew 237 entries including many first time displays such as columbine and peonies with 623 roses. 300 plus visitors viewed the lush exhibit and 10 cent admission proceeds support civic beautification. Grand prize went to Mrs. B H P Puvis for 20 ribbons. second place to Mrs. J L Morrison and Mrs. W F Howard with 15 ribbons each.
Fort Stockton hosted a Friday night recital sponsored by the Anarmony club. Featured artists included Julia Williams, a noted pianist, along with Mrs. John Wilson, violinist from Pyote, Jean Fisher of Sweetwater on piano, Mrs. Paul Willoughby of Fort Stockton on piano, and Franees Mitchell of Alpine, head of the Sul Ross voice department, drawing a large appreciative audience.
Flowers of all kinds for Mother's Day are being offered through Mrs. Joe Hudgens, inviting customers to visit for selections and delivery options.
District Judge J A Drane addressed the City Federation of Women's Clubs at the Presbyterian church on Rotary's role in the New Deal. He defended Roosevelt era policies and analyzed them with clear impartiality, receiving strong applause as State Senator K M Regan discussed the Child Labor Amendment. New federation officers were installed with Mrs J E Starley presiding.
Presbyterian circles No 1 and 2 met jointly at the church Tuesday afternoon at 3 30. Mrs Hicks opened with prayer. Mrs Simmons led the roll and minutes. Treasurers report read by Mrs Ligon followed by Circle 1 report by Mrs Matey.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold its weekly meeting at the church next Tuesday at 3 50 a m. All women of the church are urged to attend for the World Outlook Program.
Pupils of Mrs. Jack Hawkins and Mrs. A. V. Lindsay will perform in a lawn recital Monday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs. J F Starley. The event features Lindsay pupils Melba Kelton Martha Louise Ellis Marjorie Slack Malcolm Muley Louise Ligon and others with a Fairyland Ballet and vocal performances by Malcolm Maley Frank Mitchell Alice Fitzgerald Lorena Gann and Katherine Mc Cree.
The Pecos chapter No. St. EO SN will hold its yearly meeting next Monday evening at 8:00 in the Masonic building chapter room. It is the annual officer election and other important business will be decided. Members urged to attend. Mrs Beulah J. Wilson Worthy Matron.
In observance of National Music Week a recital was held Monday night in the school auditorium sponsored by the City Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs Joln Wilson violinist from Pyote and Pecos, Miss Julia Williams of Pecos and Miss Nell Chism performed with readings. Mrs J E Starley federation president introduced each act, federation members served as ushers, and a large appreciative audience attended one of Pecos best recitals.
The young people of the P'resbyterian church will sell ice cream cake and coffee Saturday afternoon from 12 to 6 o'clock at the church grounds to raise funds for their mission and activities.
Miss Bettye Faye McCandless of Pecos and Dr John R Boeck quietly wed Tuesday in Carlsbad. She is Reeves County health nurse and daughter of Mrs M A McCandless Pecos. he is a Pecos dentist alumnus of Oakland Texas and New Orleans schools. They will reside at the Ruhlen apartment in Pecos.
The Vota Vita Sunday School class of the Baptist church gathered with Mrs. J. L. Kincannon on Thursday for a business and social meeting. Mrs. Joe Fletcher led the devotional, followed by a business session and games with many members present.
Miss Georgia Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Johnson of Ve Cc Os will receive the Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University at the 61st annual commencement Monday June 4 The Rev L N D Wells will deliver the commencement address The baccalaureate sermon Sunday June 3 will be preached by the Rev J William Stevens Miss Johnson active in campus life a member of the Fragettes Los Hidalgos Y W C A and the International Relations Club
The Pearl Randals Circle of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Collie's home Tuesday at 3 30 P M. Mrs W W Runnels, just returned from the Southern Methodist general conference, will speak and report on the event. All young women are urged to attend. Texas Louisiana Power Co office announced.
The Garden club will meet Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs K M Regan. New officers for the year will be elected and there will be a general discussion of the flower show. All members are urged to attend.
Norabel Hollebeke, editor of the Skyline at Sul Ross State Teachers College, helped the newspaper place second among fifteen college publications at the Texs Later scholastic Press Association annual meet in Abilene. Other Sul Ross honors included Merbeth Curry second in news story and Paul Forchheimer fourth in feature story.
The piano pupils of Miss Julia Williams will be presented in a recital next Thursday night May 17 at the high school auditorium.
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