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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
4
Supt R Henry Blackwell urged a seating check at Rotary Field to prevent crowding. He cited dissatisfaction from patrons occupying wrong seats and ticket numbers, and asked holders of grandstand tickets to request movers to vacate for proper seating.
Paul G. Jasper editor of the Humboldt Beacon Fortuna California and Mrs. Jasper stopped in Pecos on an extended U.S. tour. Jasper, a former California highway commissioner, said conditions looked good in Texas.
The obituary details the death of an area figure, with funeral services at First Methodist Church led by Rev. A. C. Douglas and Rev. W. M. Turner. The deceased, a former American Legion post commander and active Knights of Pythias member, was survived by his wife Willie de Woods King McClure and one sister. Attendees included relatives from Dallas and Alpine.
F.T. A. Cardinal hosts a Tuesday night gathering offering coffee and doughnuts for attendees awaiting their appointment or service.
Pecos Valley Red Cross Chapter appeals for adult and student cooperation in a nationwide drive to reduce home and farm accidents. Rev. John W. Byrd cites home falls burns and explosions as leading causes with farm incidents above 100000 nationwide. Students will carry home check lists and form discussion groups to promote prevention.
Pecos high band member Hinkey Curtis suffers a serious knee injury in a fall and will be on crutches for at least two weeks. Curtis, noted as a stellar showman and baton twirler, missed the Crane game week.
The Toyah Parent-Teacher Association will host an annual Hallowe'en carnival at the high school Saturday night starting at 5 30. The executive committee includes Mrs Albert Tinnan president Mrs Doug Hart vice president Mrs J T Humphries secretary and Mrs FE W Thurman treasurer. Activities include games of skill and accuracy with goal shooting and baseball tests. Spanish food will be served by association members as Toyah school and local business leaders collaborate for the event.
George Andy Toby a 19 year old Jal, New Mexico boy, died in a Pecos hospital last week from a ruptured appendix. Funeral services were held in Jal at the Methodist Church, with interment in Cooper Cemetery. He was employed on a ranch by Johnny Hair.
County agent Ted Johnston and 200 visitors from Texas and surrounding states attended a field day near Las Cruces at the Joranda experimental station run by New Mexico A. & M. and the U S Department of Agriculture. Topics included range management pasture grasses and livestock industry issues with attendees from Colorado Arizona Utah and New Mexico. District Agent J D Precit of College Station also participated.
Mrs Mary Owens spent the week visiting her daughter Mrs Green McCombs at the McCombs ranch located in the Geaiat Mountains. The homecoming highlights family ties and rural life in the region.
Mr and Mrs Jack McCombs and Patricia return home after a week visiting relatives. Owen assists on the Green McCombs ranch during the fall round up. Dewey Richburg and daughters Mae and Charlotte visit Mr and Mrs Jesse Grammer on their ranch this week.
Directors certify a stockholders meeting on September 30 1939 approves liquidation of Citizens State Bank of Toyah Texas. Resolution orders closing bank business paying creditors and depositors in full and distributing remaining assets to stockholders while surrendering corporate franchise. Officers directed to execute necessary papers to carry out the plan.
Twenty members and three visitors attended a Dorcas Sunday School Class meeting and covered dish luncheon at the Baptist Church. The afternoon included quilting to benefit the Rev. R. L. Millican memorial fund with attendees listed by name.
Mrs Marjorie Ervin and William Earl Cowan were married October 11 in Wink by Rev S A Bailey. Mrs Cowan has lived in Pyote for years while Mr Cowan is from Pecos and studied here. He has worked on the Anderson ranch near Pyote and they plan to reside in Valentine.
Kermit Yellowjackets routed Tahoka 32 to 13 in a non district clash. Algood Myers and Clifton scored through all four quarters. Algood blocked a punt and returned 40 yards for a TD. Adams for Tahoka added a 60 yard score and a 31 yard run in the second quarter.
Members of the 20th Century Club met at Mrs. Dewey Richburg's home to discuss persecution of Jews and Christians. Mrs. Tom Freese spoke on Why Hate the Jews and Miss Ruth Newell argued Open Our Door to German Refugees. Attendance included multiple named members.
Jane Wyman steps into the Torchy Blanc role at the Grand Theatre in Torchy Plays With Dynamite. The girl reporter outwits Officer Allen Jenkins and starts in jail for speeding before meeting a shoplifter who leads her to San Francisco chasing a fugitive bandit with Steve and Gallaghan in tow.
A human and humorous stage revue starring Jean Rogers and William Farnley plays the Grand Theatre today. Jean portrays a pretty woman whose would be beaus are kept away by overzealous matchmaking by her mother. Also note new 1940 Philco radios at Brownlee Hardware Co. in Pecos.
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