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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1939

Page

8

Rebecca review of popular novel set in Mandalay

Mrs. John Barry of El Paso reviews Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca at the high school auditorium on April 14 at 8 p m. The Pecos event is presented by the Pecos City Federated Clubs with no charge to attendees. Mayor Toliver will introduce Mrs Barry and local club leaders will assist as ushers.

Rebecca Daphne du Maurier John Barry el Paso Barry Frederick Arthur Montague Browning Grenadier Guards Alexandria Egypt Maxmillian de Winter Mandelay de Winter Woolfolk Pecos

Christian Council Circles Hold Easter Week Program

The Christian Council circles met at the church Tuesday for a combined business meeting and Easter program titled A Service of Gratitude. Leaders and speakers included Mrs Harper Wicker, Mrs Gene Rumpaugh, Mrs Jo Camp, Mrs Will Glasscock, Mrs Harlan Woolwine, Mrs Eston Edge, and Mrs E L Buchannan. Thirty-two members and one visitor attended.

The Christian Council Harper Wicker Gene Rum‘paugh Jo Camp Will Glasscock Harlan Woolwine Eston Edge E. L. Buchannan

PTA Program Features Adolescent Problems and Youth Money

The junior-senior high PTA will meet next Thursday afternoon at the high school auditorium at o'clock. A panel discussion titled Young People and Money will follow, and ribbons will be awarded to Reeves County interscholastic league athletic and literary winners. Delegates will report on the district conference in Fort Stockton.

Parent-Teacher Association Reeves County Fort Stockton

Eastern Star Chapter To Have Stated Meet

Pecos Chapter No 81 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting at the Masonic Building next Monday at 8 p m designated as Worthy Patrons Night R Elmer Johnson Worthy Patron will preside over a surprise program Mrs Sarah Colwell Worthy Matron will conduct the business meeting and invites all chapter members and other Order members to attend.

Pecos Order of the Eastern Star Masonic R. Elmer Johnson Sarah Colwell

Fort Worth visitor joins Easter travel party in Pecos

Mrs. M Barnett of Ft Worth visited Pecos with Mr and Mrs J C Tollebek e on Thursday morning. She is formerly Alma Copelin of Pecos and was bound for El Paso to spend the Easter holidays with her family.

M. Barnett Ft. Worth J. C. Tollebeke Barnett Alma Copelin Pecos el Paso

Rabbits Thump Ground to Communicate Signals

Rabbits thump the ground with their feet to alert nearby conspecifics to danger or to coordinate groups. The behavior serves as a tactile and auditory warning, with vibrations traveling through the soil to reach others.

Easter Bride Nita O'Neal to Wed Bill Tripp of Goldsmith

Miss Nita O'Neal formerly of Pecos will be Easter bride to Bill Tripp of Goldsmith. She has been guest of honor at multiple pre nuptial courtesies in Odessa and is pictured as part of the engagement.

Nita O’neal Bill Trippe Goldsmith Miss O'Neal Pecos Odessa

Pecos Minister To Have Odessa Revival

Rev. Oliver Harrison of the First Christian Church in Pecos will travel to Odessa for two weeks of revival services starting Monday. Rev. C A Johnson, formerly Pecos pastor and now in Odessa, will substitute here only on Sunday April 16 with Rev. Harrison returning April 23 to lead services.

Oliver Harrison First Christian Church Odessa C. A. Johnson Pecos Harrison Rev. Johnson Rev. Harrison

Pecos Couple Wed in Pyote

Miss Mavis Willard of Alabama and Norman Little of Pecos wed in Pyote on Wednesday evening. Justice of the peace Mrs. Jessie Tunstall performed the ceremony with witnesses from Pecos and Pyote, and the couple plan to live in Pecos. Little works at Green Gable Cafe, owned by his parents.

Mavis Willard Alabama Norman Little Pecos Pyote Jessie Tunstall Ed Bull Ray Little Tom Tunstall Theodore Adams R. L. Black Barstow Rowland Iben Monahans Mr. Little Green Gable Cafe

Garden Club Meets Next Monday at Mrs Van Horn Home

Garden Club members are reminded of a meeting next Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs A G Van Horn Sr. The agenda includes the usual club topics and upcoming plans.

Garden Club A. G. van Horn

Chairman Hosts Presbyterian Auxiliary Circle Meeting

Mrs. Dave Bozeman opened the Presbyterian auxiliary circle at her home as the new chairwoman for the church year. Mrs. C. O. Finley led a devotional on the year’s Bible readings from Luke and John, then appointed officers and served refreshments to members and the auxiliary president.

Finley

Mrs Zink Hosts Informal Coffee Honoring Mother

Mrs L A Zink entertained here Wednesday morning with an informal coffee honoring her mother Mrs Elizabeth Zechman. Zechman left Thursday to return to Ohio after wintering with Dr and Mrs Zink. Guests included Mrs Jim Camp, Mrs W W Runnels, Mrs Keith Camp, Mrs Bob Dean, Mrs M F Davis, Mrs H Byron Lackey, and Miss Nell Betty Anderson.

L. A. Zink Elizabeth Zechman Zechman Ohio Zink Jim Camp W. W. Runnels Keith Camp Bob Dean M. F. Davis H. Byron Lackey Nell Betty Anderson

Mrs G C Parker Hosts Central Circle Meeting

Mrs G C Parker hosted the Central Circle of the Baptist W M A at her home Tuesday. Mrs B A Toliver led prayer, Mrs Kenneth Slack gave the devotional and read a poem titled Prayer, while Mrs Slack discussed kinds of prayer. Circle plans included outfitting three local children with new Easter garments. Present: Mrs Kenneth Slack, Mrs W P Fulgim, Mrs J C Wilson, Mrs W H Cowden, Mrs B A Toliver, Mrs Marvin Cowan, and Mrs Parker.

G. C. Parker Central Circle of the Baptist B. A. Toliver Kenneth Slack Slack W. H. Cowden W. P. Fulgim J. C. Wilson Marvin Cowan Parker

Junior Century Study Club programs on home decorations

Junior Century Study Club held a combined program on Home Decorations and Miscellaneous Crafts at Miss Cathryn Armstrongs home Tuesday evening. Talks covered Mirrors History and Use Objects Dart and Screen Pictures and Wall Treatment Wood Carvings and Stone Carving with guests Miss Helen McKellar and Mrs. D H Armstrong of Seagraves. Members present included Mrs. W L Collie Mrs Buck Jackson Mrs Norman Eisenwine Mrs W E Kelly and several junior members.

Twentieth Century Club Cathryn Armstrong Nell Betty Anderson Mary Katherine Toliver W. L. Collie Buck Jackson Helen McKellar D. H. Armstrong Seagraves Norman Eisenwine W. E. Kelly Harry Ross Mary Ellen Chapman

Presbyterian Group Opens New Church Year

Circle No 2 of the Presbyterian auxiliary met at Mrs T B Pruett Jr home Tuesday for the first meeting of the new church year Mrs W B Cummings new circle chairman outlined the year's work and litera ture Mrs H E Tips gave the devotional on Viewing the Year's Bible Reading Hostess served refreshments to a list of members and guests including Mrs Hugh Bryant and Mrs John Lilley

Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Auxiliary Circle Dave Wood T. B. Pruett, Jr H. E. Tips Hugh Bryant John Lilley Roy Turnbow George Maley W. H. Butler Maggie Rose Harry Pryor S. L. Galloway R. N. Couch Carl Eddins John Correll Lillie W. Cole

Mrs. Bob Stevenson Hosts West Circle Meeting

Mrs. Bob Stevenson hosted the West Circle of the Baptist W M A Tuesday afternoon. Pamphlet study was led by Mrs. J W Brooks who was absent the group spent time in Bible study. Attendees included Mrs. H H Johnson Mrs. Lou Duncan Mrs. J F Kimbrough Mrs. William Garlick and Mrs. Bob Stevenson.

Bob Stevenson West Circle of the Baptist J. W. Brooks H. H. Johnson Lou Duncan J. F. Kimbrough William Garlick

Beck Freshman Student Returns Home for Easter

Bill Beck son of Mr and Mrs W J Beck a freshman at Texas A and M in College Station is home to spend the Easter holidays visiting here.

Bill Beck W. J. Beck Texas A. and M College Station

Presbyterian Youths Hold Odessa Meeting

Young People of the El Paso Presbytery met in Odessa on March 31 and April 1 with 125 attendees. Rev. Raymond Patlow of Lubbock spoke on Thy Kingdom Come, and mission films were shown amid local hospitality including an Odessa banquet and park barbecue.

el Paso Odessa Pecos Louise Lucille Ligon Billy Tom Jean Martin Peggy Correll Phyllis Scott John Byrd

Circle Members Quilt For Buckner Orphans Home

Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist W M A met at Mrs. R F Kirby to work on a quilt destined for Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas. Present were Aubrey Shoemake, W C Oglesby, Virgil M Campbell, Bond Bradford, W W Ragsdale, Jack Baccus, Charley Rumbaugh, J Couch, J C Buchannan, and F V Kimbrough.

Mary Martha The Baptist R. F. Kirby Aubrey Shoemake Buckner Orphans Home Dallas W. C. Oglesby Virgil M. Campbell Bond Bradford W. W. Ragsdale Jack Baccus Charley Rumbaugh J. ©. Couch J. C. Buchannan F. V. Kimbrough

Midland visitors Mrs Gardner and Mrs Rodgers tour Pecos

Mrs Frank Gardner and Mrs Jess Rodgers, both of Midland, were in Pecos on Monday on business and planned to return to Midland Monday evening.

Frank Gardner Jess Rodgers Midland Pecos

Deutsches Reich as Official German Name

The official name for Germany, Deutsches Reich, appears in historical records as the formal designation used in state documents and communications. This term reflects the era and governmental structure associated with the nation during specific periods.

Germany Deutsches Reich

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PTA Eastern Star Chapter Janet Waldo Paramount Picture Mojud Clariphone Screenlite Mojud Hollywood Fashion Board Imojad Tm Coop Silk Dry Goods Co Mrs. Zink Presbyterian Group Krust Pecos City Bakery New York Presbyterian Alaska Lo Zi Young Men’s Knox—Dunlap Byron Jarman Shoes Pecos Mercantile Co Quilt Star Tires Ragsdale
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