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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
5
Pecos yards showcase beauty with water and cultivation. Homes here prove Pecos can rival any West Texas town with flowering displays and well kept yards.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. H P stands as a shining example of Bryan workmanship with Hollyhocks arbor vitae creepers and delphiniums. The property features poplars cottonwoods lilac and mulberry trees and is among the most beautiful in Leeos Pecos Virginia surreule fusion.
Mrs Henry Slack tends a yard filled with beautiful roses. The sight features fragrant blooms and healthy plants thriving in current conditions.
Mrs W R Rhodes shows a vibrant yard filled with blooming roses, poppies, sweet peas, and many other flowers creating a colorful display.
Mrs W T Wicket displays a pretty yard with a colorful array of flowers and a smooth green lawn, noted for its current beauty.
Mrs J G Murray is commended for a careful cut that has produced neat lines, thriving flowers, and an attractive lawn. The effort adds curb appeal and demonstrates attention to gardening detail.
A yard owned by Mrs Bud Turner is noted for its vast profusion of beautiful roses in full bloom, drawing admiration for the vibrant display and fragrant color throughout the garden.
Reader call for yard and garden mentions announces a column crediting well kept yards in Pecos. The note notes Eagle Creek in Swain county North Carolina hosts the region's largest copper mine in the eastern United States.
Orvalex Wilbanks and Bernice McCullough hosted a Monday night treasure hunt for the engaged couple Elizabeth Witt and Chester Armstrong. Guests searched town clues ending at the country club for a mixed gifts shower followed by a picnic luncheon with attendees including Caroline Glover Lillie Lay Marie Pouncey Julia Williams Nancy Harmon Joetta Cowan Eva Richburg Babe Finley Neil Chism Callie Ross and several families.
A miscellaneous surprise shower for Mrs Noel Lanehart, a recent bride, was hosted Monday by Misses Lucile Mackey and Elizabeth Medanich at Mrs H C Glover's residence. Guests included Mrs Earl Easterbrook and others. games were played and an ice course was served after gifts.
More than one hundred guests attended Thursday evening at the Starley home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Walker. The program featured piano and vocal solos, readings, and musical ensembles performed by local residents as part of a formal reception hosted by Judge and Mrs. J. E. Starley with school board members and PTA officials in the receiving line.
W. E. Morrison, justice of the peace for the past US months, authorized the Enterprise to list his candidacy for re election. He cites his record and pledge to meet voters personally, asking for support.
Police in Port of Spain, Trinidad raid an illegal cock fight and discover 25 game cocks killed in combat.
The New York City Museum of Natural History recently added a 9000-year-old stone axe to its collection of curios, expanding the ancient tool exhibits.
In Sheffield Texas the youngest church in the Southern Baptist Convention formed on May 13 under Missionary J A Kidd of the Pecos Valley Assn. Sixteen charter members joined and started a missions collection aided by a $1500 cash gift. Messengers attended the Ft Worth SBC meeting with over 12000 in attendance. Kidd is visiting Mentone Red Bluff and Presidio.
Corinne Fulcher six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Fulcher of Saragosa was injured when a light pickup backing onto the highway struck her as she played near an irrigation ditch Monday afternoon. She was rushed to Pecos hospital and her condition was listed as serious but not yet ascertained.
Frank Joplin went to Black River Village for rest and recreation this week. The trip provides a quiet break away from routine duties and offers a chance for relaxation.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mount traveled to El Paso on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday. They attended the graduation of Mr Mounts sister Miss Mount who trained as a nurse at Hotel Dieu.
The Twentieth Century Club hosted a tea for the Junior Twentieth Century Club on Wednesday from 8 to 9 pm at Miss Mary Magee’s home. Decorations used the clubs’ colors with spring floral baskets, piano numbers by Mrs. Nabers and Mrs. Sinck, songs by Mrs. Shick and Mrs. Roberson, and a solo finale. Guests enjoyed cakes and punch on the lawn. listed attendees include Mrs. Nabers, Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Magee, and many others.
A joint recital featuring piano pupils of Miss Williams and speech pupils of Miss Chism was held Monday night in the high school auditorium. A large crowd attended and reception of the selections was appreciative. Over thirty numbers were presented.
The Keith Meredith circle met on Mrs. E. B. Kiser's lawn Tuesday evening for a lesson titled The First Mother given by Mrs. J. W. Brooks. Eleven members and one visitor attended. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Leroy Tucker.
Pecos Chapter No. S81 O E S plans a public installation of newly elected officers at the Masonic building. Retiring matron Mrs Beulah J Wilson will install. installing marshal will be Mrs Virginia Nance Middleton. Installations begin 8 o'clock with a pre ceremony program.
Thursday afternoon was regular visitation day for the Vita Vita Sunday school class. Attendance remains strong due to active week participation. Mrs. Ratliff, the teacher, will return with the class Sunday morning.
New officers for the Pecos Ten club were announced this week led by Charles F. Manahan as president, Gilbert Murray as vice president, and George McKinnis as secretary and treasurer. They will serve for the remaining tennis season.
The Baptist church Y. W. A. hosts a missionary tea tonight at eight o'clock at Mrs. Edna Ross Johnson's home. All church ladies are invited with special welcome to new members.
Norman Newton Avery infant son of Mr and Mrs J N Avery died of pneumonia Friday night at the family home. The burial occurred Saturday at 2 pm with funeral services at the parents home conducted by Rev A G Abbott. Burial was in the local cemetery. Pecos Furniture Co had charge. Mr Avery is a state highway patrolman stationed here. Community extends sympathy to the mother father and two surviving children.
Two Presbyterian circles gathered Tuesday at Mrs. C. C. Finley residence with co-hostesses Mrs. Estes and Mrs. Finley. Prayer, newsletter reading, and an appeal for Montreal General Assembly were shared. Members listed include Mrs. Rose, Estes, Simmons, Swinehart, Roberson, Craft, Morrison, and visitor Mrs. Morrison.
KE Mayer of San Angelo, owner of property in this section, was a visitor there on Monday of this week.
J B P Davis Chamber of Commerce secretary traveled to Abilene for business this week.
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