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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
5
OCALS Bill Eddins returned Saturday from his trip east on business. Walter Slover arrived Saturday to meet many friends. Mrs. Lee Gibson of Lagerton is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hubbs.
Sam Davis of Balmorhea deputy sheriff spent the first of the week in town on official duties and meetings.
Bill Ross spent several days in town visiting his mother and handling affairs. Sam Grammer arrived from the T. S.'s Monday to spend a day greeting old friends in Pecos.
Reverend L H Thomspon departed Monday to attend a convention of Christian church pastors and expects to return later this week.
E. B. Daniel, president of the Citi zen's State Bank of Toyah, visited Pecos the first of the week and served on the grand jury. Mrs. Will Cowan and Mrs. Barney Hubbs returned Sunday night from Big Spring after visiting relatives. Mrs. Sid Kyle arrived from the ranch to visit friends and reported good rains on part of the ranch.
Dr and Mrs Jim Camp and Miss Nancy returned Saturday from Galveston where they spent a week visiting Dr Hilliard Camp. The doctor also attended the state medical convention.
We Deel of California spent several days this week reconnecting with longtime friends here. Ira L. Wheat of Sonora Texas visited Mrs. R. S. Johnson and her family at the Orient Hotel, sharing a two week stay and longtime ties. Mrs. B. E. Johnson of Keatchie Louisiana returned home with granddaughter Rosemary after visits that draw many Pecos friends each year.
Houston prepares for Democracy’s quadrennial gathering in June. Jesse H. Jones leads arrangements to house and guide thousands from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana with 500 volunteers already staffing the effort. Attendees plan visits to San Jacinto Corpus Christi Galveston and the Alamo as seven new business buildings rise.
Judge Hunter of Van Horn was a business visitor in the city during the week, meeting with local officials and checking on legal matters. The visit highlighted ongoing commercial ties and judicial outreach.
Mrs J T Hubbs spent last week end in Midland visiting her daughter Mrs Berta Blackburn.
Jno B Howard of El Paso arrived Friday for a short stay on business and to reconnect with friends, stopping in town amid his travels.
W. D. Cowan traveled from Alpine on Wednesday to spend a brief visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Cowan.
Mrs Fenton Alley of Belew New Mexico arrived Tuesday to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Prewit and sister Miss Letha.
Mr and Mrs W Wil Dean returned Thursday from a combined business and pleasure trip to El Paso where they spent several days away.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Bryan depart Friday for their Santa Monica California home after spending several months visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H C Bryan local residents in the community.
Mrs Cole was summoned to her old home at the start of the week after learning her mother lay seriously ill. Friends express hope for her mother’s recovery as the family awaits updates.
A critic argues that despite claims the world grows better, selfish and arrogant driving on highways reveals a lack of improvement in public behavior and road courtesy.
Pecos P T A held its May 4 meeting with Mrs J B Young of the Toyah association as guest. Miss Mena Faye Roberts pupils entertained. officers were elected for 1928 29. a reception for Class of 28 and high school faculty is planned for May 21. preschool roundup postponed until September due to doctor shortages.
Mrs Nat Gunter entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs Gunter of San Angelo with a Forty two party at the home of Mrs C O Finney, decorated for the occasion. Guests included Mesdames Gunter Finley Edwin Finley Collie Collings Cowan Moore Sisk Bell Dorane Camp Camp Runnels Collier Weyer.
Phillip Sterne and Kath leen Arendall married Tuesday afternoon May 15 at the Baptist parsonage. Rev. I. V. Garrison conducted the ring ceremony witnessed by a few friends. Sterne works for Gulf Production Co. in Wink and the couple will reside there.
We thank the many kind friends and especially Rey and Mrs McPherson for comfort and sympathy in our bereavement. Your kindness has been a great solace and is deeply appreciated. Mr and Mrs K Lybrand and family.
Mr and Mrs W A Monce announce the birth of a fine son on Sunday May 15 weighing eight pounds. The mother and baby are reported well with the father elated and receiving congratulations.
The Presbyterian Church announces a new real modern fan system with commercial fixtures ensuring a cool place in summer. Members invite everyone to attend services and share in the comfort.
The City Federation of Women’s Clubs met at the Library and endorsed a general sanitary clean-up with rigid inspection of public places handling drinks and foods. A committee will draft recommendations for council. Mayor J. W. Moore was invited to speak on city needs and club support.
Two weeks remain to enter the city beautification contest with 25 points for back yards and 20 for alleys and sanitation. Prizes include flower boxes, porch baskets, and lawn sprays. entries are in classes A and B. Registration at the chamber of commerce office in the Security State Bank Building.
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