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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

5

Farewell Party for Jack Ferguson Hosted by Burley Johnson

Burley Johnson hosted a farewell party Tuesday evening at his home honoring Jack Ferguson of Ruidosa New Mexico who has been visiting with his great grandmother Mrs A T Windham. Guests included Mariana Wilcox Louise Allison Laura Lou Johnston Nelda Jo Templeton Jerry Lee Files Joy Rose Templeton Doris Ann Taylor Bettie Jane Glover Peggy Glover Wailand Bessent Wilfred Owens Kenneth Johnston Dan Rawlins James Stiles Dwayne Bennett Jimmie Slack F H Bell Lee Johnson and the guest of honor Jack Ferguson. Mrs Johnson was assisted by Mrs Windham and Mrs J W Brooks of Ruidosa.

Burley Johnson Jack Ferguson Ruidosa N. M A. T. Windham Mariana Wilcox Louise Allison Laura Lou Johnston Nelda Jo Templeton Jerry Lee Files Joy Rose Templeton Doris Ann Taylor Bettie Jane Glover Peggy Glover Wailand Bessent Wilfred Owens Kenneth Johnston Dan Rawlins James Stiles Dwayne Bennett Jimmie Slack F. H. Bell Lee Johnson Johnson Windham J. W. Brooks

Beverly Vaughan to Present Two Piano Recitals

Miss Beverly Vaughan will present her students in two piano recitals next week at the high school auditorium starting at 8 p.m. On Thursday six students Shirley Glasscock Elizabeth Glasscock Consuelo Calderon Katherine Kitsos Betty Lane Kesler and Louise Ligon will perform. Friday’s recital will be open to all students.

Beverly Vaughan Shirley and Elizabeth Glasscock Consuelo Calderon Katherine Kitsos Betty Lane Kesler Louise Ligon

Company Plans for Next Year Discussed at Meeting

At a recent gathering, executives outlined the coming year’s initiatives and strategic priorities. The session covered budgeting, product launches, and leadership changes.

Four Tones to Entertain At Cactus Theatre Pecos Saturday

A Pecos audience will see The Four Tones at the Cactus Theatre on Saturday as part of a personal appearance tour. The quartet includes Leon Buck Ira Hardin Lucius Brooks and Rudolph Hunter who after college graduation in 1936 pursued entertainment and found success in Hollywood. They will perform on the Cactus stage Saturday attracting local fans and visitors.

Cactus Theatre Pecos J. B. Cunningham Leon Buck Ira Hardin Lucius Brooks Rudolph Hunter Four Tones Hollywood

Notice of Recreation Fee Change by Red Bluff District

The Red Bluff Water Power Control District announces a change to recreational rules. Landowners and taxpayers may no longer use reservoir property or facilities without payment. fees apply to all visitors. The resolution, adopted May 8 1939, authorizes tickets sold at Red Bluff Lodge and North Camp. trespassers may be charged.

United States District Court Western District of Texas Pecos United States Texas United States District Court Room Guy McNamara Board of Directors Red Bluff Lawson Goodrich Red Bluff Water J .E. Starley

Awful Truth headlining at Cactus Theatre this weekend

Irene Dunne and Cary Grant star in The Awful Truth a bright comedy about a couple's separation and their dog Mr Smith with funny custody clashes. The film screens Sunday and Monday after a Saturday 11 30 preview.

Cactus Irene Dunne Adorable Screen Comedienne Cary Grant Cactus Theatre Warriners Miss Dunne Lucy Jerry Mr. Smith Jerry T

Toyah Social Roundup Shows Local Visits and Journeys

Mrs A J Hart Mrs Barney Hubbs and Mrs Will Cowan came from Pecos to visit Mr and Mrs D J Hart. Mrs Jesse Casey and her Monahans son visited Mrs E B Daniel Jr. and family. Jennie Arrington returned from California. J C Yates visited Fort Worth and East Texas. A B Caraway and Kenneth Paul from Sanderson stayed with Henry Bailey and met Frances Powell. Frances Powell visits Sul Ross. J A Gaines Fannie Gaines busy in Fort Stockton. Cheedle Kirk and daughter from Seminole visit with Joe Caldwell. Helen Henderson tours Big Spring guest of Ethel Corcoran. Dee Davis of Big Spring visited Toyah. H P Priddy and son David of McCamey visited J A Gaines and Elmer Gaines. Fannie Gaines heads to Goldsmith for a short visit.

Jesse Casey Monahans E. B. Daniel, Jr Jennie Arrington California J. C. Yates Fort Worth East Texas A. B. Caraway Kenneth Paul Sanderson Henry Bailey Frances Powell Sul Ross G. H. Powell J. A. Gaines Fannie Gaines Fort Stockton Helen Henderson Big Spring Ethel Corcoran Dee Davis Toyah H. P. Priddy David of

Five Pecos Residents Attend Gulf Oil Meeting in Fort Stockton

Five Pecos men attended a Gulf Oil Corporation meeting in Fort Stockton last Friday night. The locals named were Jack Clark J B Kirklin Kenneth Sullins C W Wicker and Virgil Gleason. Hominy Van Camp s Spaghetti Van Camp s No.

Pecos Gulf Oil Corporation Fort Stockton Jack Clark J. B. Kirklin Kenneth Sullins C. W. Wicker Virgil Gleason van Camp Spaghetti van Camp

Carpenter's Union Hosts Home Construction Barbecue

A home construction industry gathering drew about 160 people near the new elementary school. County Judge J. B. Woolfolk, Mayor B. A. Toliver, Bill Daugherty, and crews from Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co. Higginbotham-Bartlett Co. New Mexico Lumber Co. Lytle Construction and tradesmen attended as the Carpenter's Union No. 1356 hosted the barbecue with beans salads coffee and other foods.

J. B. Woolfolk B. A. Toliver Bill Daugherty Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co T. Y. Casey Higginbotham-Bartlett Co Pritchett New Mexico Lumber Co Lytle Construction Company Carpenter’s Union No. 1356

Improvements at Downs-Sullivan Used Car Lot

Improvements have been completed at the Downs-Sullivan Used Car lot located west of the Downs-Sullivan shop and behind John Henry's Mobil Service Station. The lot now features a picket fence, new signs on the west side, and an entrance framed by signs advertising the cars for sale. Mother Sunday floral ad from Manahan Florists.

Downs-Sullivan John Henry Mobil

Skevington Boy Born to Barstow Couple

Mr and Mrs Thomas F Skevington of Barstow announce the birth of their son Thomas F Skevington III at a Pecos sanitarium on Saturday.

Ington Barstow Thomas F. Skevington, III Pecos

Fort Worth visitor Herman King with Pecos friends

Herman King of Fort Worth spent last weekend visiting Pecos friends in the area, sharing time and local hospitality during his stay with the Pecos community.

Herman King of Fort Worth Pecos

Browns Return Visit Ties Local Ties

Mr and Mrs Floyd Brownlee former Pecos residents returned for a visit this week Brownlee left Pecos Mercantile last fall to run a Las Cruces New Mexico variety store He has since sold that store and has not announced future plans

Floyd Brownlee Pecos Brownlee Pecos Mercantile Las Cruces N. M

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