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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
5
As autumn cools Pecos, the town’s women’s clubs resume work after summer disruptions. Some clubs met monthly or only in mornings. now they plan full-year programs aimed at improving the community, with many organizations already outlining their initiatives.
Mrs. W. E. Reeder, president for the coming year, will host the Garden Club as it convenes its first meeting of the season.
Next Monday at 3:30. Practically every flower lover in Pecos is a member of the club and a large attendance is expected. Mrs Harold McNew gives the introductory talk Meet The New Officers with Mrs W E Reeder responding. Mrs H H Johnson presents Saving Colorful Texas as the main address.
The Merry Wives club holds the first meeting of 1954 on Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs A G Van Horn. Members will outline their vacation fun by roll call. Mrs Van Horn gives the president's welcome and Mrs Albert Sisk reviews past presidents. A large gathering is predicted.
Members of the City Federation of Women's Clubs meet at the Presbyterian church on September 19 for the first gathering of the year. Presiding will be new president Mrs. Will Glasscock. A program on International Relations has been prepared. All members urged to attend.
The Twentieth Century club will hold an opening social hour at Mrs. J. B. Woolfolk’s home on Wednesday September 26 at 3 50 PM with an interesting program. The Junior Twentieth Century club meets at Mary Ward’s home on Monday at 8 o clock with incoming officers presiding headed by new president Mary Ward.
Mr and Mrs Bob Barker of Toyah were in Pecos Saturday for shopping and social visits as they toured the town and met acquaintances.
The Pecos High School auditorium hosts two international entertainers Senor Roberto de la Rosa and F Myrick Russell on Monday at 8 o'clock under the PTA. The program includes two acts of comedy songs impersonations and fan-making with Spanish Indian numbers and colorful costumes. The act features The Land of Manana and tickets cost 10 and 25 cents.
The Pecos P T A executive committee met August 31 to approve plans for the year. Dues are 50 cents and yearbooks cost 10 cents outside unit membership. members get a yearbook free with dues. The first regular meeting is September 17, 1934, at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Everyone is invited.
The Pecos P T A Child Welfare committee met at Mrs Ray Lewis home on August 30 to discuss plans for the coming year. R Lewis chaired with Mrs John Byrd Mrs Lillie Cole Miss Louise Briscoe Mrs A N Stanley Mrs William Kerr and Mrs H L Hol as members. They decided to hold the summer Roundup in the second week of school.
A birthday party for Nancy Camp marked her eighteenth year with a Treasure Hunt starting at the Bryan home. Guests presented gifts and enjoyed ice cream and cake as the cake carried 18 candles. Attendees included Nancy Camp and friends Miss Georgia Johnson Miss Dorothy Nabers Miss Nell Betty Anderson Miss Elizabeth Martin Miss Beatrice Covey and several others.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Moun spent last weekend in El Paso enjoying a short trip and sightseeing.
The Grand Theatre presents RKO Radio’s Of Human Bondage starring Leslie Howard as a brilliant youth torn between heart and mind with Bette Davis as the captivating though selfish heroine. Kay Johnson Frances Dee and male leads Reginald Denny and others round out the cast under director John Cromwell.
In and Out of Town Dean and Mrs Leidith and son Ed of Lubbock plan a weekend visit to meet daughter Katherine then return home in a few days. Mrs Young Bell and daughters Jessie and Birdie came back Friday from a month in California. Sam Reeves Balmorhea Livestock manager was at Pecos Thursday morning. R M Stevenson Leader Grocery salesman returned Monday from a two week vacation with his parents in Monday Texas. Mrs Barney Hubbs and Mrs Will Cowan visited New Mexico Monday with Mrs Will Colson of Hurley NM and Mrs Billy Coulson of Hillsboro NM returning home.
Mrs L Valliant and children and Mrs J W Goode arrived Monday from San Antonio to make their home here. Mr Valliant has been here for some time.
Miss Carolyn Sullivan left Monday for El Paso where she will teach in the public schools next term.
Bob Coffey of Albuquerque New Mexico spent the weekend here attending to business and visiting friends.
Powell Hodges of Fort Stockton attended the funeral of Miss Lena Brandrup on Wednesday.
Joe Caroline of San Antonio is in the city this week to spend time with relatives and greet friends, sharing a warm reception during his stay.
Mr and Mrs Jay Shirley and daughter of Dallas visit Mrs Shirley’s prents Mr and Mrs Chas Fitzgerald in a family gathering with relatives from the area.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Majors departed Sunday for a two week vacation to be spent in El Paso and Denver Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Chris Kitsos and daughter Catherine travel to Tyler where Mrs Kitsos and Catherine will receive specialist medical care for several weeks.
Miss Norabel Hollebeke of Alpine visited here with friends for several days this week. Dick Slack of Presidio visited her with his grandparents last week.
Bill Ross son of Mr and Mrs George Ross is convalescing from an appendicitis operation undergone Tuesday at Gipson san itarium.
Suzanne Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ross is convalescing after a tonsilitis operation performed Monday of this week.
The Christ Child Society will keep gathering at Mrs. Earl Easterbrook's residence. Members are urged to donate little garments for small children or new materials, with thanks anticipated for contributions.
Miss Mary Catherine Couch entertained with a bridge party last Friday honoring Miss Katherine Ludith of Lubbock. Three tables played. high score went to Miss Norabel Hollebeke of Alpine and consolation to Miss Dorothy Nabers. Gifts from Mexico were given to the honoree. Refreshments included ice cream and cake for the guests.
Virginia Thomas daughter of Mrs. L. W. Thomas of Pecos is recovering from a compound leg fracture after a street accident in Cambridge Massachusetts. Doctors expect she will leave the hospital soon and walk again within weeks as friends send wishes for a rapid recovery.
The First Christian church ladies held their regular missionary program Tuesday afternoon at Alamo Park under shade trees. Group three presented a program including hymn, business, devotional, and offerings with items like The Church Across the Way and The School Bells Ring.
Carl Eddins celebrated his tenth birthday Monday afternoon with a theater party. After the show the group went to Mrs. J B Heard home for refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attending were Shirley Glasscock, Elizabeth Glasscock, Ruth Reeder, Betty Sue Reeder, Gordon Doty, Billy Johnson of Del Rio Texas, and Carl Eddins.
Miss Julia Williams piano teacher returns today and will open her studio soon. She may be reached at Mrs. Young Zell’s home until a permanent location is found.
A nostalgic scene describes lemonade served during the ringing of an old fashioned school bell by teacher Mrs. Johnson. The moment captures a simple communal act in a classroom setting.
The Texas Louisiana Power Co employees extend gratitude to all who assisted at Elena Brandrup’s funeral. They acknowledge sympathy and regret, noting her constant optimism and courage. blessings to all who offered support, attendance, and flowers.
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