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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1932

Page

3

Phonograph Records Sale At Manahan Jewelry

November sale at Charles F. Manahan Jewelry offers phonograph records at 275 each or six for 1.00. Limited-time price deal featured in the local ad.

Toyah News Masquerade Ball Delights Younger Set

Miss Josephine Seay and Miss Frances Macek hosted a masquerade party at Miss Seay's home with guests including Helen Sullinger Ruby Black Janie Joe Duncan Doris Rhody and many others. Decorations featured black cats witches and hobgoblins with music starting at nine. A plate lunch was served by Mrs. Ruby Seay and Mrs. I R Macek.

Josephine Seay Frances Macek Miss Seay Helen Sullinger Ruby Black Janie Joe Duncan Doris Rhody Merle Moran Jesse Mae Yates Ruby Cleveland Francis Keating Thelma Woods Cecil Dean Becky Seay A. DB Tinnin Curtis McElroy Ben Morgan Henry Hart Jack Burchard Joe Scott Laddie Lawson Garland

Senior and Junior Classes Host Halloween Bridge Party

The Senior class entertained the Junior Class with a bridge party at Miss Francis Keating's home Friday night. Halloween colors and spooky decorations filled the house as Miss Francis Macek Elizabeth Chatam Josephine Seay Doris Tihudy Messrs Kenneth M Scott Buddy Lawson Elmer Gaines Jim mie Brashers Henry McGlauthlin Jick Burehard attended the plate lunch event hosted by the seniors.

Francis Keating Misses Francis Macek Elizabeth Chatam Josephine Seay Doris Tihudy Kenneth M Scott Buddy Lawson Elmer Gaines Jimmie Brashers Henry Mc Glauthlin Jick Burehard

Week of Prayer Planned by W M S at Baptist Church

The W M S met at the Baptist church for a Tuesday afternoon session. A program titled Prelude to the Week of Prayer, set for December 9 to 11, featured letters of thanks from missionaries abroad, scripture readings, prayers, and singing. President Mrs J Valen tine urged members to attend and remember foreign missions.

W. M.S The Baptist Church Arrington J. Valentine

Local society notes travel and visits across Pecos region

Mrs E R Daniel Jr and child ren left for Monahans Monday. They joined by Mrs Jesse Casey and visited Mrs John Corcoran in Big Spring and Mrs Finley Holmes in Abilene before returning Friday. Mrs Loriie Wright of Abilene was guest of Mrs FE B Daniel Jr the past week. Mrs J F Keating and others attended church near Pecos Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W Ed Woozencraigt attended revival at Barstow last Thursday. Miss Maye Bonudws left Saturday night for Mineola for a few days with home folks. Misses Marie and Francis Butrem at School of Mines in El Paso spent the weekend with their parents.

E.R. Daniel Jr Monahans Jesse Casey John Corcoran Big Spring Finley Holmes Abilene Loriie Wright Margie Holmes FE. B. Daniel Jr J. F. Keating F. BR. Macek W. T. Butrum Pecos Wednes Maye Bonudws Mineola Marie Francis

Indies of Toyah Carnival Attracts Wide Support

The Indies of Toyah sponsored a Saturday carnival to raise funds for the school equipment program. A large turnout enjoyed booths a comedy show of song and dances by Miss Hayes English teacher of the school and all participants contributed to a successful event led by each chairperson.

Toyah Miss Hayes Eavlish

Pecos adds two Continental stations in town

Roy Wilcox announces two new Continental oil and gasoline stations in Pecos the Mission Service Station and Young Bell's garage began using Continental colors on November 1. Jack Gray opens a barber shop this week in the Grand theater building offering three chairs and modern equipment. Gray formerly ran the City Barber shop here for several years.

Roy Wilcox Continental Oil Pecos Continental Mission Young Bell Jack Gray Grand Theater Mr. Gray

H H Johnson Draws Large Halloween Midnight Thea ter Crowd

H H Johnson drew one of the Grand Theatre's largest audiences for a Halloween Monday midnight matinee. The feature was the film Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a well executed screen version of Stevenson's tale.

H. H. Johnson Grand Theater Hallowe'en Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Stevenson

Texas Business Planning Committee Formed At UT

AUSTIN A university chaired planning move forms an Industrial Planning Committee for Texas. Dr. A B Cox of the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research selected eminent state business leaders to crystallize plans from the first Texas business planning conference. The roster includes Frank Kelland Dallas. BL Neischat ver San Antonio. W Clayton Houston. EL Kurth Lakin. W S Parish Houston. J M Radford Abilene. Edwin Bewley Port War National Bank. The group will meet soon to advance the initiative.

Austin Ir. A. B. Cox University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Texas Business Planning University Bureau Texas Cox Frank Kelland Dallas Farm and Ranch Publishing Company Ir. BL Neischatver San Antonio Central Power and Light Company Humble Oil and Refining Company J. M. Radford of Abilene Radford Grocery Company Texas Independent Petroleum Association Eewin Bewley Port War National Bank

Federal Aid Road Construction Totals Rise in September 1952

Week Ending October 27, 1952 reports higher Federal aid road construction totals for September 20 with 73 percent of under construction projects completed by September 30. Estimated costs rose to 260,945,185 for active projects from 242,175,216 in August while approved but not yet started projects totaled 356,334, com. Funds available for new projects fell to 42,075,150 from 51,425,482 the prior month.

Bureau Buton Sptember

Skeleton Dance Impresses Local Audience At Talent Prelude

A local talent stage presented a skeleton dance that impressed audiences with its eerie yet engaging performance. The hauntingly ghastly image fit the mood, and the overall event was described as a great success.

Skeleton of prehistoric elephant found near Orla

Alton Hughes of the highway staff notes surveyors while mapping the Carlsbad bridge located a full skeleton of a prehistoric animal by Orla, adding Pecos country holds rich archaelogical interest and potential.

Alton Hughes Hughes Carlsbad Orla

Four Huskies Digging for Gold In Local Claims

Odessa News-Tribune columnist notes four large diggers visited his office last week. He did not check hair color but describes them as husky and confident they were digging for real gold rumored to lie buried in these parts. This adds to a string of treasure tales in the area.

Odessa News-Tribune

November phonograph records sale at Manahan Jewelry Co

Charles F. Manahan Jewelry Co offers phonograph records at 25e each or 5 for $1.00 during a November sale. The note specifies the store and pricing, highlighting a bulk option.

Charles F. Manahan Jewelry Co

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Charles F. Manahan Jewelry Company Dardin Propp van Horn & Son Bozeman - Bryan Bldg Toyah News Hallowe’en Ball and Bob McElroy Misses Seay Macek Mesdames Ruby Seay and I. R. Macek Pauline Patton el Paso Paso National Aeronautical Association Fel Paso Ake Weak Husshan Plaza W. Rand Jones Reeves Pecos River H. F. Anthony Howell Johnson Fort Stockton Eugene Cartledge Hudson & Hudson Attorneys-at-Law Hubbard & Kerr Collings-Wilson CO Insurance and Loans Collings Bldg Tevas Vniture Co Mbulance J. G. Murray L. J. Wood Lirand Mint Cafe Bidg James L. Kincannon Optometrist Bozeman & Bryan J. W. Moore W. W. Dean Mgr Pecos Abstract Co General Insurance Pecos, Texas B. C. Kolar Wink Bell & Kegan W. Ed. Woozencraigt Barstow Rem el Pause Mrs. W. Butrem Lauring M. Patton Irv Weekly Financial Review Bureau of Public Roads Department of Agri Madera Creek United Chambray Styles Mate Child’s Silk Men’s & Boys S & Boys Grints Tan Favon Mvien
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