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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
5
The Merry Home and Garden Club will hold its fall meeting next Monday at 5 p.m. at Mrs. H. H. Johnson’s house. Mrs. W. F. Howard will discuss Past Experiences as President and Mrs. Johnson will speak on My Lawn and Garden.
Miss Julia Williams opened her piano classes at her studio in the F. H. Ryan residence across from the grammar school. She can be reached by telephone 156-W or at the W. L. Ross home, 240. Virginia Byrd, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John W. Byrd, had her tonsils removed earlier this week.
Toyah public schools opened Tuesday morning September 5 with strong turnout from parents and children. The faculty draws on top systems in the state led by Superintendent Mr Winn from New Mexico. Teachers include Miss Cook, Miss Middlebrook, and Mr Goldberg among others. Several students left for other schools and locals mention visits and travels of families and friends in the days surrounding the opening.
The Christian church Women’s Council hosted its September missionary tea at Mrs. Gus Ramage’s home. The program included devotional, duets, and readings focusing on Upward Outward Forward and Missionary work, with 39 attendees and a refreshment hour.
On Friday evening, August 25, little Miss Dorothy Humphreys hosts a party. The event is noted in a local column with emphasis on the birthday celebration and attendees.
Mr and Mrs David Shafer of Orla announce the birth of a seven and a half pound baby girl named Shirley Jean born late in August. The couple is listed as the proud parents with the newborn’s full name.
Mrs. Jack Hawkins opens acrobatic and ballroom dancing classes at home on September 12. Later, a party at the Humphreys home featured swimming, games, buneco, high score prizes, a hay ride, ice cream, and gifts for June Patton and Junior Davis. Attendees included Frances Burchard, Sammy Winn, Barbara Humphries, and others, with Miss Humphreys assisted by Miss Chatham and Miss Ruhrup.
In Pecos a Saturday animal show lands with John Willander’s caravan on 4th Street for two performances at 2 and 8 p m. Special matinee pricing allows 10 cent admission for children up to 16 and for ladies with children. Adults may need to borrow young relatives to attend.
Miss Bernadette Brownlee announced at her home the upcoming marriage of Gail Brownlee to Gilbert Murray of this city. A bridge luncheon last Friday featured a ship of life centerpiece and a tub marked ships of matrimony. The couple plans a September 11 ceremony at the bride elects’ parents home with guests including Gail’s sisters and local social figures.
The east circle of the Baptist church met on September 5 at the home of Mrs. T Y Casey. New officers were elected with Mrs. Jhamilton named chairman for six months. An all afternoon sewing session for Buckner's Orphans' Home is set for Tuesday September 12 starting at one o'clock. Members are urged to bring old clothes and minerals. Attendees included Mesdames Joplin Causey Cwan Hamilton Hubbs Allison Collins Helloway and McKinnis.
The Earl Ligon family has moved to town for the upcoming school term, bringing new residents and settling into local life.
Editor's note introduces short beauty culture talks prepared for Pecos ladies by a qualified home instructor. The column promises practical tips from a local expert.
The program outlines five services scalp coiffure face make up and hands for autumn style. It advises oil scalp treatments re waves and high coiffures, pale skin tones with light makeup emphasis on high lights, and white or pale pink nail enamel to harmonize with dark fall wardrobes.
Church announces a Sunday night service with high school and college guests. The program includes processional Stand Up For Jesus, Call to Worship O Come Ye Faithful, offertory Our Gifts, violin solo The Rosary by Fritz Kreisler, and a message by Mr. Gus Ramage. Benediction by Threefold Amen.
Miss Elena Muirhead of Brazil, daughter of Southern Baptist missionaries, visited Pecos with Mr and Mrs G R Lay and family. She returned to Waco where she and siblings attend Baylor University with three in Baylor Medical School. Miss Lilly Lay and Miss Muirhead were Baylor friends and classmates for three years.
The two sons of Mr and Mrs Wilbur A Hamilton had their tonsils removed last week. Both are doing nicely and recovering at home.
Mrs. Duffie B. Parker, secretary of Pecos Chapter No. Si, O BE S, announces the stated meeting for September next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple Eastern Star Hall. All members are invited and Vuecas Chapter No. S81 members are urged to attend. Business of much importance will be transacted.
The Methodist church auxiliary meets next Tuesday at 3 30 p m with a World Outlook program led by Mrs G Roland Lay. Mrs C V Williams directs the program and speakers include Mrs Monroe Werr on Centenary Days in Korea and Mrs Albert Sisk on Making Vision a Reality. Mrs Tens Adams presents A True Love Story with discussion on Status and Women in the Methodist Church South led by Mrs Beulah J Wilson. Mrs R Henry Blackwell will describe Woman's Place for Service in the Church chapters on Salaried Positions Women in the Ministry and World Status.
Friends of Mr and Mrs R H Johnson are notified of the arrival of a baby boy at their home on Tuesday afternoon September 5. The infant has been named Paul Testelles and was welcomed by his two older brothers. Mrs Johnson and the child are reported as recovering well.
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