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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1932

Page

5

Outlook Program Highlights Women Missionary Society Event

The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church hosted an Outlook Program at the church last Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. Roland Lay and Mrs. S. E. Keating. Attendees included Mrs. A. G. Gray and many others. next Tuesday features a Bible study at 3 30 PM under Mrs. R. Lay with Mrs. M. D. Bell presenting the Bible Course finale. Mrs. K. W. Neilson, after illness, is back in public life and attending society events.

Women’s Missionary Socie of the Methodist Church Roland Lay Jed S. FE. Keating W Williams A. G. Gray Emma Boles G. R. Lay Chowns H. A. San Geo. W. Ders Dale Sadberry Beulah Wilson W. W. Gunnels Yena Adams Ena Stephens Ray Keenan B. Henry Blackwell 2. Santley SW. Keating the Daugher Willie May C. Vv. Williams 3. R. Lay M. D. Bell K. W. Neilson

Marriage Announcement for Catherine Heard and Charlie Cain

Mrs J B Heard and Mrs Dewey Richburg hosted a luncheon on Saturday Sept 10 to announce the upcoming marriage of Mary Catherine Heard to Charlie Cain of Lockhart Texas set for Sept 17 A green and white theme featured angel scroll place cards. Attendees included Norabel Hollebeke Aileen Love Isadore Grimes Evelyn Somes and others with Heard Reynolds and Otis Jarman noted from Mentone Texas.

J. B. Heard Dewey Richburg Gail Bernadette Brownlee Mary Catherine Heard Charlie Cain Lockhart Texas Norabel Hollebeke Aileen Love Isadore Grimes Evelyn Somes Wylie Sue Cole Callie Ross Janice McKellar Ruth Newell Warren Collings Mmes W. J. Beck Paul Heiser H. M. E. Jones E. G. Doty D. Klinger H. V. Jordan Jack McCombs Heard Reynolds Otis Jarman Mentone

Buffet Dinner for Bride-to-be Draws Guests for Mary Catherine Heard

Evelyn Somes hosted a four o clock buffet after five bridge games for Mary Catherine Heard. Guests included Callie Ross Wylie Sue Cole Janice McKellar Isadore Grimes Aileen Love Ruth Newell and Mesdames Klinger Beck Paul Heiser Wilmer Thans ten Dewey Richburg and Keith Camp. The honoree received western scene pictures painted by Cathe Ross.

Evelyn Somes Mary Catherine Heard Callie Ross Wylie Sue Cole Janice McKellar Isadore Grimes Aileen Love Ruth Newell Mesdames Klinger Beck Paul Heiser Wilmer Thanisten Dewey Richburg Keith

Pecos Bride-To-Be Feted At Many Parties

A large number of parties have been given for the bride to be Miss Heard of Pecos. She is described as popular graceful and charming with notable business ability, making her a standout among young ladies in the community.

Miss Heard Pecos

Guy Takes Over Editorial Run at Monahans Newspaper

Wv H Guy longtime Fort Stockton and Wink journalism figure assumes editor and manager role at Monahans Newspaper. He is a trusted newspaperman with strong local ties and broad experience in the region.

Wv. H. Guy Fort Stockton Wink Newspapers Monahans Guy

Students Named for Texas and A. and M. Colleges

Melvin Whalen departs Wednesday for the University of Texas to begin as a sophomore. Woody Cowan and Melvin Cowan leave later for A. and M. College to study the coming term with Woody pursuing a Master’s in engineering.

Melvin Whalen University of Texas Woody Cowan Melvin Cowan M. College Woody

Caldwell Family Attends Albert Park Funeral

Mr and Mrs Otis Caldwell of Borger attended the funeral of Albert Park this week. Mrs Margaret Sudderth and Mrs Dave Sudderth from Monahans visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs W W Dean. The elder Sudderth is visiting her son Dave and his wife in Monahans.

Mrs Otis Caldwell Borger Albert Park Margaret Sudderth Dave Sudderth Monahans W. W. Dean

Ranch visitors and Sierra Blanca residents spend time with kin

Mr and Mrs Fenton Alley arrived from their ranch to visit relatives and shop. Sidney Cowan of Sierra Blanca stopped by to see relatives and friends during the week.

Sidney Cowan Sierra Blanca

George Morrison Visited ranch of Mr and Mrs Boyce Cutcheon

George Morrison spent several days this week visiting at the ranch of Mr and Mrs Boyce Cutcheon. He traveled from an unspecified location to the Cutcheon property for the visit.

George Morrison Mrs. Boyce Cutcheon

Local Social Notes From Pecos and El Paso

Mrs. Luther Wilcox is now employed in the grocery department at the Pecos Mercantile Co. Mrs. P. E. Bowie returned this past weekend from a visit with her daughter Miss Sybil Bowie and her sister Mrs. W. W. Armstrange in El Paso.

Luther Wilcox The Pecos Mercantile Co P. E. Bowie Sybil Bowie W. W. Armstrange Il Paso

Misses George Elizabeth John son and Florence Johnson Leave Pecos

Misses George Elizabeth Johnson and Florence Johnson depart Pecos for Texas Christian University. George Elizabeth will study senior work in Business Administration at the University, Florence Johnson will pursue Freshman work after graduating Pecos High School. Mr and Mrs W M Sharpe of Muskogee Oklahoma visited Pecos this week. They own lands in Toyah Valley and anticipate a strong cotton and alfalfa yield from their acreage.

George Elizabeth Johnson Florence Johnson Texas Christian University George Insbeth University Florence Pecos W. M. Sharpe Muskogee Oklahoma Toyah Valley Reir

Toyah Dike Holds Back Flood Waters After Recent Rains

E. B. Daniels Jr. reports the new dike west of Toyah held firm against flood waters from the recent rains. The water was diverted away from Toyah, avoiding further floods. He adds rains improved ranchers' spirits, regardless of extra money.

E. B. Daniels Jr Toyah O. K Mr. Daniels

County Judge Advocates Direct Road Linking Pecos and Grandfalls

County Judge Lee Bilberry from Barstow discusses the Grandfall Royalty oil pool and urges a direct Pecos Grandfalls road. Current travel goes via Monahans and Royalty totaling 62 miles, while air line distance Pecos Grandfalls is about 39 miles.

Lee Bilberry Barstow Grandfall Pecos Grandfalls Monahaus Royalty Grandtalls

Mississippi politics in fire-eating Mississippi style

A sample from the Indianola Enterprise shows three quarters of the front page devoted to Senator Pat Harrison's speech censuring the Hoover administration. The piece reflects Mississippi political rhetoric as unrestrained as their liquor.

N. F. Chapman Indianola Enterprise Indianola Miss Mississippi Pat Harrison Hoover

First Year romantic comedy stars Gaynor and Farrell at Grand Theatre

Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell headline The First Year adapted from Frank Craven as two likable young lovers. William K. Howard directs with swift camera work amid two Midwestern cities. Supporting cast includes Minna Gombell Leila Bennett and Dudley Digges.

Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Grand Theatre Frank Craven Janet Charlie William K. Howard Vivienne Ware Gaynor-Farrell Middle West Minna Gombell Leila Bennett Dudley Pigges

Tale of Bachelor Life at Grand

Fox drama based on James Forbes stage hit features Adolph Menjou as a middle aged bachelor who marries a lively flapper through his sister in law schemes. Minna Gombell stars as the calculating sister with Joan Marsh as the bright blonde girl alongside Allan Dinehart and others.

Fox Adolph Menjou Grand Theatre James Forbes Minna Gombell Joan Marsh Allan Dinehart Herbert Mundin Arthur Pierson Irene Pursell Don Alvarado

Texas Station Changes Hands Under Fitzgerald Era

Charles Fitzgerald Jr. buys Texas Station No. 2 from Joe N. Cannon and will run 24 hour service for all patrons. The Goodyear tires business transfers with the market. Fitzgerald has Texaco experience, previously with Vat Fumm in Texaco distribution in the region, and Pat Moran joins to help operate.

Charles Fitzgerald Jr Texas Joe N. Cannon Mr. Canon Goodyvear Tires Fitzgerald Texaco Pat Moran

Euzelian Class Plans Friday Meeting at Mrs Collings Home

The Euzelian class of First Baptist will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Warren Collings for their annual business meeting. Officers for the coming year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.

Euzelian First Baptist Church Warren Collings

J C Wilson Travels to El Paso on First of Week

J C Wilson embarked on a business trip to El Paso at the start of the week. He intends to meet with local partners and review ongoing projects while in the border city.

J.C. Wilson el Paso

Methodist Zone Meeting Planned for Toyah October 13

The Pecos zone Methodist women announce their third zone meeting this year at Toyah on October 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Acting president Mrs. J M Lawson oversees arrangements due to President Mrs Reeves Burchard’s illness, with zones Pecos Balmorhea and Toyah invited. New Mexico Conference Vice President Mrs Ben Randall will attend and add to the program.

Pecos Toyah Jeulah J. Wilson J. M. Lawson Reeves Burchard Balmorhea Ben Randall New Mexico

Revival Meeting Announced by Pastor at Pecos Church

The First Baptist Church of Pecos announces a revival conducted by Dr. W. Marshall Craig of Gaston Avenue Baptist Church Dallas. The meetings run October 20 to November 13. Craig, a famed Southland preacher, recently delivered the Southern Baptist Convention sermon in St. Petersburg Florida and is praised as a growing southern church leader and beloved gospel speaker.

First Baptist Church W. Marshall Craig Gaston Avenue Dallas Texas Craig Southland Southern Baptist Convention St. Petersburg Florida South Pecos

Certo plant orders 127 workers to return by Oct 3

Rochester New York Certo plant of General Foods corporation instructs 127 employees to return to work on October 3 with a firm notice for resumed production and operations.

General Foods Corporation

Week of Religious Education Planned Week of Religious Education Planned

First Christian Church and Bible school announce International Religious Educator Week with events from September 18 to 25. Visitation Sunday leads to a reception for parents of Bible school pupils. district convention on September 23. Promotion and tally Day on September 25 with urging parental participation.

First Christian Church and Bible School Visitation Jim Camp Howard Collier

Books on War Presented to the Carnegie Library

The Carnegie Library received two sets of World War books from Sister Francis. The War on All Fronts includes five volumes by Ward Reed Powell Harding Davis Wharton and others. America in the War contains five volumes by Lloyd Janus Brown Perry Morse and others.

Carnegie Library Francis England Humphrey Ward Europe John America Nelson

First Christian Church Announces Weekly Worship Schedule

Gas damage affects services as the church outlines a full week of activities. Bible School at 10 A. M. Communion at 11 A. M. Morning Worship with sermon What Price Christianity. Evening Worship at 7 45 P. M. Jesus and the Liquor Problem. Week includes Parent Teacher Reception September 18 and District Convention September 23. Rally and Promotion Day September 25. Workers Conference September 25.

Jesus

Evangelist J. W. Chism to Preach Sunday

J. W. Chism of Ardmore Oklahoma renowned evangelist and Church of Christ clergyman will preach to the local Church of Christ congregation on Sunday September 15. He recently concluded a revival in El Paso and is the father of Miss Nell Chism Pecos high school English teacher. The church stands one block west of the high school. Everyone is invited to hear him.

Dr. Craig Father God J. W. Chism Ardmere, Oklahom Church of Christ Faith Church of Christ Congressation Chism el Paso Nell Chism Pecos High School Church of Christ

Card of Thanks to family and friends

To all those who were so helpful and kind during the illness and death of our dear husband and father we wish to express our deepest appreciation. Gladys Sonny and Neil ask J AH Ludbrook and family Alfred Vas Ludwig isk.

Gladys Sonny Neil J. AH. Ludbrook

Rancher Jack McCutcheon Returns From Davis Mountains

Jack McCutcheon arrived from his ranch in the Davis Mountains at the start of the week, where he has been overseeing cattle operations and checking on grazing rounds.

Jack McCutcheon Davis Mountains

Rice Cooking Tips From the Homemakers Bureau

The article explains California Japan and Southern rice varieties and details washing, water ratios, and 15 minute cook times. It urges using properly cooked rice as a staple, offers reheating methods, and presents a simple rice orange Sicilian dish with cheese and meat filling. The piece promotes the Safeway Homemakers Bureau and notes local Fort Worth Telegram newsboys earning a Carlsbad Caverns trip.

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