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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1932

Page

5

Merry Maids Elect Officers In Club Meeting

The Merry Maids Club met Monday at eight with Miss Isyl Alexander presiding in place of the president. Mildred Rubblen was elected president and Bob Chapman became vice president. Elizabeth Martin was named secretary treasurer with Bernadette Brownlee as reporter and Mrs Jack Hawkins as sponsor.

Merry Maids Club Isyl Alexander Mary Ward Mildred Ruhien Mildred Rubblen Bob Chapman Elizabeth Martin Bernadette Brownlee Jack Hawkins Jo Degan Mary Catherine Couch Nancy Camp Dorothy Nabors

Hunting trophies frame a rustic window display

A display window prepared by Floyd Brownlee and Cecil Lee of the Hardware Department attracts attention this week. Nearly a dozen mounted deer heads are shown with muskets and other hunting trophies arranged in a typical setting.

Floyd Brownlee Cecil Lee Hardwire

Value Revolution Event Continues At United Dry Goods

Scrimshire manager at the United Dry Goods store announces the Value Revolution Event runs through Saturday with new items offered at incredibly low prices. He thanks customers for frequenting the sale and invites others to visit before the event ends.

ER. S. Scrimshire United Dry Goods Store Ues United Scrimshire Hhe

New Mexico To Join Texas In Road Work

New Mexico will join Texas on the Pecos Carlshbad highway project. The New Mexico Highway department plans to let a contract soon for grading and drainage structures on 17 miles of road from Malaga to the state line, connecting with Texas construction efforts.

New Mexico Texas Pecos Carlshbad Carlsbad Chamber New Mexico Highway Department Malaga State Line The Texas Construction

Judge and Mrs. J. H. Fairbanks Visit Peeos Monday

Judge J. H. Fairbanks and his wife visited Peeos on Monday, greeted by local residents and discussed community affairs during their short stop in town.

J. H. Fairbanks

Lands for sale by H G N RY CO in Texas Reeves Pecos

W Rand Jones offers 24 292.64 acres for sale in Reeves and Pecos Counties Texas and Pecos River Valley with 3820.27 acres fronting the Pecos River and water rights. Mineral rights including oil and gas pass with sale and water rights attach to the 3820.27 acres. For price and terms contact H F Anthony Pecos or Judge Howell Johnson Fort Stockton. Eugene Cartledge Agents and Attorney in Fact Austin Texas.

W. Rand Jones Reeves Pecos Texas Pecos River H. F. Anthony Howell Johnson Fort Stockton Eugene Cartledge Austin

Christian Ladies Groups Meet in Two Branches

Group No 1 of the Woman's Council held at Mrs. A R Copen with six members. Leader Mrs W R Glasscock led the lesson The Woman of Samaria and Mrs Kyle Biggs read a paper on Jews and Samaritans. Nine calls were reported and six books read. Group No 2 met at Mrs J H Withite with eight members present Mrs R B Johnson spoke on Indian Americans. Secretary reported sixteen calls and pillow cases embroidery for the bazaar. Members listed include Mrss A R Copen Kyle Biggs James Huchens Joe Glover Elbert Taylor and W R Glasscock and others.

Woman's Council of the Christian Church A .R. Copen Samaria W. R. Glasscock Kyle Biggs Mesdames A. R. Copen James Huchens Joe Glover Elbert Taylor W. R Glasscock J. H. Withite R. B. Johnson Cass J. A. Wilhite Chas. Young Treas R. E. Johnson H. Lb. Magee Bennie Williams M. Cc. Glover Ralph Williams Rolda Wihite

Group No 5 Meets With Mrs Watson For Study and Service

Group No 5 met with Mrs J W Watson with thirteen members present. Mrs W T Wicker taught The Parable of Laborers in the Vineyard. The sec treasurer reported 26 calls made 3 books read and a credit of 50.65 for work by the circle. Cake and hot tea were served to Mesdames Bowles Collier Camp Cunningham Estes Finley Howard Jester Prewit Ramage Van Horn Wicker and Watson. Next Tuesday's meeting will be with Mrs Sam Prewit.

J. W. Watson W. T. Wicker Sec Mesdames I. G. Bowles H. T. Collier Jim Camp Cunningham B. C. Estes Molly Finley W. F. Howard M. D. Jester Sam Prewit Gus Ramage Gage van Horn

Woodman Circle To Meet at Big Spring

Members of the Woodman Circle from 25 counties gather in Big Spring on Monday, November 14 for an all day session at the W. Co. W. Hall with demonstrations by state and national officials. Activities include 10 am and 2 pm sessions, luncheon, and a 6 pm dinner at Crawford, with Mary K. Laroccea and other grand officers and district managers attending.

Wooman Big Spring Ww. Co. W. Hall Crawford

Week of Prayer Observed by Pecos Methodist Women

Pecos Methodist women held an all day Week of Prayer program at the church with Mrs. G Reland Lay arranging the program. Mrs. Lay presided as opening hymn and prayers, highlighting mission work in Korea Ewha College and Mae Dowell School for French children.

Methodist Women Pecos G. Reland Lay Mission Study Albert Sisk Southern Methodist Woman's Council Mae Dowell School Houma Louisiana Ewha College Seoul Korea MacDonell School M. L. Swinehart Commercial Club Fife and 2 . Klinger Emma Boles L. C. Atchison Board of Missions Tena Pruett Adams

Bicentennial Observance Ends at Federation Meeting

The Pecos women’s club observed the Washington Bicentennial over months and will close it at the City Federation of Women’s Clubs session next Wednesday at 3:30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Judge Henry Russell will discuss the celebration's meaning, with Beverly Vaughan Mitchell, Nell Chism providing music and selections. Club members are urged to attend.

Federation of Clubs Pecos City Federation of Women's Clubs Presbyterian Church Henry Russell Beverly Vaughan Mrs. Mitchell Nell Chism

Mission Program Planned Tuesday

The Women's Auxiliary of the Methodist Church will meet in Mission Study next Tuesday to discuss The People's Livelihood and Marshes of Disease and Ignorance. Mrs. R. Henry Blackwell leads the study on Lady, Fourth Daughter of China with chapters three and four.

Women’s Auxiliary The Methodist Church Ginher Tee Htatel Miner R. Henry Blackwell China

Vota Vita Class Holds Monthly Baptist Meeting

The Vota Vita class of the First Baptist Church met on Thursday November 3 at Mrs. C D Gipsons home for a monthly business session followed by devotional by Mrs A C Johnson and social hour. Attendees included Mesdames Earl Blair Milton Wadley W K Campbell J W Craiz R G Matejawsky Leroy Tucker Acey Williams Webb Armstrong A E F Johnson Joe Hinson O B Powell Blythe Adams J F Carey and the host.

First Baptist Church C. D. Gipson Earl Blair Milton Wadley W. K. Campbell J. W. Craiz R. G. Matejawsky Leroy Tucker Acey Williams Webb Armstrong A. E F. Johnson

Kidd Concludes Ozona Revival

Rev. J. A. Kidd, associational evangelist for the Baptist church in the area, has just concluded a successful revival meeting in Ozona. He reports 16 additions to the church and widespread interest shown during the event.

J. A. Kidd Baptist Church Ozona

Little Theater to Present The Valiant in Pecos

The Little Theater producing committee chose The Valiant as the season opener in Pecos. Robert Middlemass leads the one act with cast members Hill J. Hudson William A. Kerr Dick Toll Josephine Bryan and either Dan Mount or Charles Ripley. Miss Nell Chism directs with date to be announced.

Little Theater Producing Committee Robert Middlemass Pecos Hill J. Hudson William A. Kerr Dick Toll Josephine Bryan Dan Mount Charles Ripley Nell Chism

Twentieth Century Club Discusses Washington Studies

The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. N F B Chapman on Wednesday afternoon to continue a study of George Washington. Members recited Revolution events and heard papers on Washington as farmer and statesman. Attendance nears full.

Twentieth Century Club Rell Ronald Roberson Washington HL. V. Jordan Statesman

Pecos Café Adopts 100 Percent Gas Consumption

The American Home Cafe in Pecos embraces a full gas powered setup using gas jets for lighting and for cooking and heating, marking a new fad in the town.

American Home Cafe

Merry Matrons In Meet Last Friday

The Merry Matrons club met with Mrs. Mart Easterbrook and 14 members, reciting current events. The Browning study continued with "My Last Duchess" led by Mrs. J. W. Brooks. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. D. Gipson on Friday, November 18.

Merry Matrons Club Mart Easterbrook Robert Browning J. W. Brooks C. D. Gipson

Armistice Day Observed Across Pecos Schools

Armistice Day programs were held Thursday in Pecos schools with Mrs. Guy Walker Mrs. George Dennis at the primary and Mrs. Lilly Cole at the intermediate. The high school program featured a quartet and William Sropp reciting The Unknown Soldier while Leroy Payne played taps and songs followed.

Pecos Guy Walker George Dennis Lilly Cole Williams’ropp Leroy Payne

Local Names Featured on Press Reporter List

A roster of individuals including Hendricks Ida B Hines A E Wilcox Roy Wilcox Albert Sisk C B K McKnight Ray Keenan W Kh Reeder Emma Boles R Henry Blackwell and Newman McCarthy appears in the press report.

Pecos Grade School Swaps Coal to Gas Heating

The Pecos school board ordered the grade school heating system converted from coal to gas on Supt Walker’s suggestion. The change was completed this week as part of economy measures, and gas is now used for heating the grade school.

Pecos

Time counts with Bayer Aspirin for fast relief

An old ad urges testing Bayer Aspirin against another tablet by dissolving in water to compare speed. It touts Bayer as safe and speedy for headaches colds sore throat neuralgia neuritis lumbago rheumatism and periodic pain and claims no coarse particles or impurities.

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the United Mr. Scrimshire Pecos Chamber of Commerce H&g. N. RY. CO Hudson & Hudson Attorneys-at-Law Hubbard & Kerr Collings-Wilson CO Insurance and Loans Colligs Bldg Pecos, Texas James L. Kincannon Optometrist Bozeman & Bryan Bldg J. W. Moore W. W. Dean Mur. Pecos Abstract Co General Insurance Christian Ladies Harrisburg Galveston Velasco Quintana Columbia Houston White House Amarillo Caddo GORDO San Antonio Woodman Mary KE. Larocea Dora Alexander Ry Blackwell Sacre Kewha College A. ©. Bradley Oram Green G. R. Lay R. A. Neilson William Kerr Elmer Wadley Ray Keenan EB. S. Scrimshire Childre Mesdames M .D. Bell A. C. Bradley Mary Randolph Boatright Tonn Pruett Adams R. W. Neilson C. V. Williams A. G. Gray Ben Ranndall John Barnes JL. C. Atchison Lewis Thomas Be.klinger Henry A. Sanders Dale Sadberry W. A Fort Worth Ben Ran W. E. Reeder C. V. Wiliams Kemina Boles A. C. Johnson Joe Hinson O. B. Powell Blythe Mbulance Meral Directors J. G. Murray L. J. Wood Bey Akes Iderwood Star Blend Jrs Mint Cafe Bidg B. C. Kolar Wink Bell & Regan Kidd Pai Alecon Jennie Lind Drygoods Groce
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