Julia Williams Brown Bids Pecos Farewell With Recital
Julia Williams Brown who taught piano in Pecos presented her pupils in a final recital at the High School Auditorium. The program highlighted young and mature students with solos duets and four handed pieces. Brown plans a Venezuelan farewell visit with her husband and was praised for her service to the community as accompanist and teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Williams Brown
Pecos
Sara Sample
Margaret Simmons
Ethel Armstrong
Elizabeth’ Glasscock
Merkels
Consuelo Calderon
Mrs. Brown
Mozart
San Angelo
Ethel
Margaret
Rachmaninoff
Mothe
Venezuela
Standard Oil Company
Auxiliary Observes Birthday At Social
The Presbyterian auxiliary held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. T. B. Pruett Jr.’s home with Mrs. John Correll as co hostess. Devotional by Mrs. Pruett titled Women Who Gave Their Best marked the 26th anniversary of the auxiliary as a birthday observance with a pageant showing races to benefit the homeland offering. Participants included Mrs. W. B. Cummings Mrs. Carl Eddins Mrs. John Wallace Mrs. R. N. Couch Mrs. Harry Pryor Mrs. John Renken and Mrs. George Maley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
T. B. Pruett, Jr
John Correll
Women’s Auxiliary
W. B. Cummings
Carl Eddins
John Wallace
R. N. Couch
Harry Pryor
John Renken
George Maley
Milford Howard
John Byrd
Bike Simmons
Mrs Schmidt and son arrive for Balmorhea visit
Mrs William Schmidt and her young son William Jr arrived this week to spend the summer with Mrs Schmidt’s parents Mr and Mrs Tatum Moore in Balmorhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schmidt
William, Jr
Balmorhea
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary Candidates
The Enterprise releases authorized notices announcing candidates for office subject to Democratic primary action. The list specifies contestants seeking party nomination and reflects upcoming primary considerations.
Texas candidates list for 88th district offices
A structured slate of candidates for local and district offices including Representative James H. Goodman A. T. Folsom for the 88th District, J A Drane re election for District Judge 109th, William L Kerr for District Attorney 109th, Hollis S Smith and Isora Deracy with others for County offices, and Reeves S Burchard J J Pope Aubrey Duncan for Precinct 2, among names for Sheriff Assessor, County Judge, Treasurer, Attorney, Prec 1 3 4 commissioners and justice of the peace and constable positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
109Th Judicial District of Texas
J. A. Drane
William L. Kerr
Hollis S. Smith
Isora Deracy
Bill Cummings
Reeves S. Burchard
J. J. Pope
Aubrey Duncan
Shower Honors Miss Lois Reese
Miss Lois Reese was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Aileen Love and Mrs. Les lie Bevill last Thursday evening. The party for 26 guests featured novelty games and a miniature pond for fishing for favors, as Miss Reese’s engagement to C. B. Dodson of Abilene was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Love
Leslie Bevill
Lois Reese
Miss Reese
C. B. Dodson
Abilene
Pecos Band Club Elects Incoming Officers at Annual Meeting
The Pecos Band Club held its annual meeting in the high school auditorium to elect officers for the coming year. Reports showed a $61.64 bank balance with a $50 band fund transfer approved. The group discussed trips to Abilene for a national contest and a two day goodwill tour invited by the Chamber of Commerce set for June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
P” Association
Wesley May
Supt
R. Henry Blackwell
Abilene
San Angelo
May
Blackwell
Chamber of Commerce
H. L. Holloway
J. P. Donnell
J. J. Woods
G. C. Parker
R. R. Wall
Marion Slack
Mrs Sparks Heads to Socorro and California for Vacation
Mrs Ralph Sparks left this week for Socorro New Mexico to visit her mother. From there she will travel to California for an extended vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sparks
Socorro
N. M
California
Miss Caroline Sullivan Visits Louisiana Relatives
Miss Caroline Sullivan spent a few days in the area this week visiting relatives in Louisiana before returning to El Paso where she teaches school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Sullivan
Louisiana
el Paso
Dallas Visitor Margaret Bryant Calls On Ellis Family
Miss Margaret Bryant of Dallas is visiting this week with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Ellis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bryant
Dallas
Mrs. E. V. Ellis
Pecos Welcomes New Steak House at Plaza Hotel Building
Roy Ligon brings Pecos a new steak house in the Plaza Hotel Building on Highway 80 replacing the Mayflower Cafe. Remodel includes air conditioning and indirect lighting. Ligon, a 10 year Pecos resident, formerly ran Gold Bond Grocery and a wholesale produce business. The restaurant plans a refined atmosphere and ceramic steaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Pecos Steak House
Plaza Hotel
Highway 80
Roy Ligon
Mayflower Cafe
Ligon
Gold Bond
Eastern Star Chapter Plans Special Meeting and Installations
Pecos Chapter No. 81 O E S schedules a special meeting next Tuesday at 8 15 p m for installation ceremonies with Mrs Genere Wilson of Woodbine Chapter No 738 El Paso as Installing Officer also serving are Mrs Ina Maley as Installing Officer Mrs Virgie Fulgin as Installing Chaplain Mrs Beulah J Wilson as Installing Secretary and Mrs Pearl Nabers as Installing Organist Officers elected at last Monday night include Mrs Sarah Colwell Worthy Matron R Elmer Johnson Worthy Patron Mrs Allie Rhea Beck Associate Matron Hollis S Smith Associate Patron Mrs Beulah J Wilson Secretary Mrs Olean Smith Treasurer Mrs Gladys Slover Conductress Mrs Luella Hubbs Associate Conductress initiation ceremonies held I W Briscoe Greenville Chapter No 189 Worthy Patron presided New members welcomed by affiliation and oath: George Webb Armstrong Pauline Ticer Turnbow Willie Leeman Reynolds Ira Cartwright Louella Pate Maxine Gibson Cain and Gladys Viola Savage along with Hollis Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Genere Wilson
Woodbine
el Paso
Ina Maley
Virgie Fulgin
Beulah J. Wilson
Pearl Nabers
Sarah Colwell
R. Elmer Johnson
Aliie Rhea Beck
Hollis S. Smith
Olean Smith
Gladys Slover
Luella Hubbs
I. W. Briscoe
Greenville
George Webb Armstrong
Pauline Ticer Turnbow
Willie Leeman Reynolds
Ira Cartwright
Louella Pate
Maxine Gibson Cain
Gladys Viola Savage
Hollis Smith
Rubber Welding System Opens in Pecos
The O. K. Rubber Welding System opened near the O. K. Courts in Pecos this week. Owners are D. F. Hickey and M. B. Lucas, with Lucas serving as manager. Lucas claims their tire welding method outwears the tire and offers a written guarantee with each repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
O. K. Courts
Pecos
D. F. Hickey
M. B. Lucas
Lucas
Court orders Pecos district terms set for spring and fall
In the Western District of Texas Pecos Division the court fixes terms for Pecos city on the second Monday in May and the third Monday in September each year. The U S Marshal must publish the notice weekly for four weeks in the Pecos Enterprise within 15 days and return proof to the clerk. Ordered in Pecos Tex this 18th day of May 1938 by Judge Charles A Boynton.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of Texas
Pecos
Pecos Division
Charles A. Boynton
United States
Congress
Western District of
Texas
Reeves County
United
Wesern
District
A. D
Norman Eisenwines Entertain At Dinner
Mr and Mrs Norman Eisenwine entertained Tuesday evening with a dinner party at Mrs Hugh Robersons home. Guests included Mr and Mrs L H Hord Mr and Mrs Raymon Pouncey and Mr and Mrs Morris Colwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Eisenwines
Norman Eisenwine
Hugh Roberson
L. H. Hord
Raymon Pouncey
Morris Colwell
Mrs. T. Y. Casey Hosts Baptist Missionary Tea
The Lena Lair circle hosted a Baptist Missionary Tea at Mrs. T. Y. Casey’s home with the Mary Martha circle presenting a program on Sheaves With Rejoicing and Japan Fifty Years Ago. Members and visitors attended including Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Hugh Blair, with readings, songs, prayers, and a business session led by president B A Toliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Lair
Baptist Missionary
T. Y. Casey
Mary Martha
Japan
B. A. Toliver
W. M. Turner
Hugh Blair
L. H. Nutt, Jr
Sally Kimbrough
Milton Wadley
Harlan Woolwine
George Ashley
Bond Bradford
Casey
I. V. Brookfield
P. R. Payne
C. L. Elkins
Mildred Jones
William Garlick
Bill Cowden
J. C. Buchanan
L. B. Richardson
F. D. Alley
B.A. Toliver
E. R. McDowell
H. D. Hardy
Will Cowan
J. Fred Carey
W. W. Ragsdale
Henry Russell
W. E. Hamilton
J. C. Wilson
Barney Hubbs
H. L. Holloway
R. S. Sullivan
Webb Armstrong
W. P. Fulgim
Mrs H T Collier Hosts Christian Circle Luncheon
Mrs H T Collier entertained Friday with a luncheon for the Christian council circle. The event included a shower for Mrs Vernon Crawford and a book review by Mrs Ted Johnston who received a going away gift. Attendees included Eston Edge Harmon Stell Webb J F Hersch Floyd Calley Harper Wicker Kyle Biggs Gene Rumbaugh B V Slater Joe Glover Jo W Camp and Mrs Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Collier
Christian Council
Vernon Crawford
Ted Johnston
Eston Edge
Harmon Stell
Webb
J. F.hersch
Floyd Calley
Harper Wicker
Kyle Biggs
Cowan Visits Family from Pyote Ranch
Bill Cowan of L. W. Andersons ranch near Pyote spent this week in town on his semi annual visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cowan
L. W. Anderson
Pyote
Will Cowan
First Successful Adding Machine Sold in 1884
A note records the year 1884 as when the first successful adding machine was sold, marking a milestone in early computing devices and inventor progress.
Old Friends Visit After 40 Years Apart
Mrs. Laura Roberts and daughter Mrs. Shaffer of Tacoma Washington visited here this week with Mrs. B P Van Horn. Roberts and Van Horn were childhood friends and enjoyed reuniting for the first time in forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Roberts
Shaffer
Tacoma
Wash
B. P. van Horn
Roberts
Mrs. van Horn
Wanda Frances Hicks Honored On Birthday
Mrs Vernon Hicks enton Friday afternoon with a birth ar party for her daughter wi Frances on her tenth birth day. Refreshments of punch cookies were served to the guests and many neighbors attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Frances Hicks
Vernon Hicks Enton
Wang
Frances
Hicks
Clyde Bennett
R. P
Quinnie Bell Oden
Cheas Stin Egbert
Sting
Dusty Caroline
Ceca Dennis Card
Mildred Arthur Y
Ginia
Mae Byrd
Chores
Grady Sullivan
Jean Cleve de Ellen _ McCain
Jeanne Rycep
Joyce Ann Fletcher
Shirley Y.o’ Kiant
Joyce Jean Sullivan
Tada
Glen Brown
Anita Jean Ellis
Jee Valliant
Betty Jean
Nap
Holoway
Evelyn Henderson
F~ Hays
Val Gene Bennett Bett
Ruth McDonald
Billy Dean Breyer
Helen
Esther Mary Priggmore
Joyce
Dickie
Jim
Wadley
Freddie Crum
Dee Gipson
Patsy Ruth Webb
Ann LaVerne Hicks
Missionary Society Postpones Meeting
The Methodist Missionary Society will not meet on Tuesday May 31 the fifth Tuesday. A regular business session and World Outlook program will be held at the church Tuesday afternoon June 7 at 3 30. All members are urged to attend as this combined meeting will be the only scheduled one during the summer.
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Methodist Missionary Society
Suesday
Toyah Ladies Honor Mrs. B. P. Van Horn at Shower
Members of the Toyah Christian Women’s council gathered at the home of Mrs. A. G. Van Horn to honor Mrs. B. P. Van Horn with a handkerchief shower. She is a former Toyah council member noted for tireless work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
B. P. van Horn
Toyah Christian Women’s Council
A. G. van Horn
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Richard Cox
Nancy Holloway
Freddy Bell
Esther Mary Pridemore
Doris Jean Gipson
Doris Jean
Jeanne Russell
Earline Easterbrook
Robert Lewis
Polly Wolly
Beethoven
Greig
Massanet
Methodist Church
Kim
Jersey
John Wendt
Carlsbad Highway
Andy Boyd
Keith Camp
Cherry St
College
Fort Stockton
A. F. Martin
Hinkle’s
Hinkle Drug CO
James H. Goodman
A. T. Folsom
Louis Roberson
J. B. Woolfolk
L. M. Pittman
J. B. Hudson
Legrand Merriman
Bob Penn
J. H
Dick) Starley
Holsey Glover
Earl Ligon, SR
John Coffey
Henry Jones
Stock Ingle
Justice of the Peace
B. A. Oden
Bud Hart
Eastern Star Group
Baptist Missionary Society
Pryor Auto Supply
and Victor Gaskets—Se
Pryor
A. C. Ramsay
Prver Auto Supply
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