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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1939

Page

6

Baptist W M U Mary Martha Circle Hosts Tea

Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist W M U hosted a missionary tea Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Charlie Rumbaugh. Program director was Mrs. Henry G. Russell with parts by Central Circle members. The Great Commission topic was discussed across countries. Members planned luncheon for Saturday for the Mexican Baptist Associational meeting.

Mary Martha Circle The Baptist Charlie Rumbaugh Henry G. Russell Central Circle Russell B. A. Toliver H. J. Henderson W. P. Fulgim Kenneth Slack W. H. Cowden Mexican Baptist Associational Mmes. N. F. Chapman Anna Joplin J. C. Hudgens R. S. Johnson E. L. Collings W. P. Fulgin Keneth Slack Travis Moreland W. W. Ragsdale Bond Bradford Masters Carl Bradford J. C. Wilson Mildred Jones McFadden L. B. Richardson William Garlick R. G. Middleton W. E. Hamilton Hubert Isbill C. M. Downs Hugh Blair Will Cowan Barney Hubbs Aubrey Shoemake J. C. Buchannan

Modern Study Group Concludes Club Year With Program

The final Modern Study Club meeting of the year featured speakers on Art In Home Life including Music Hath Charms and Say It With Flowers. A book review of My Great Wide Beautiful World by Juanita Harrison closed the program as the club approved co operation with the city federation for Fine Arts programs next fall and spring.

Modern Study Club A. E. Rumbaugh L. A. Binkley Juanita Harrison City Federation

T. E. L. Class Tea Welcomes New Members

New members of the T. E. L. class of the Baptist Sunday School were entertained at a seated tea Friday at the home of Mrs. Ira R. Titus. About twenty five guests attended. New members include Mrs. Elmer Harrington Mrs. Grazell Mrs. McFadden Mrs. D. F. Brandell Mrs. A. E. Walker Mrs. Corbett Smith and Mrs. Northcup.

The Baptist Sunday School Ira R. Titus Roy Howell J. W. Brooks George Manross Elmer Harrington Grazell McFadden D. F. Brandell A. E. Walker Corbett Smith Northcup

Presbyterian Youths Plan Rummage Sale

The Presbyterian Young People announce a rummage sale Saturday afternoon at the Haynes Motor Company building. The public is invited to attend.

Presbyterian Haynes Motor Company

Garden Club Hosts Bulb Program and Sale Plans

Members of the Home and Garden Club of Pecos met at Mrs. C. M. Downs to study Summer Bulbs and toured her recently built home and gardens. Mrs. J. C. Hollebeke led the bulb discussion and planting tips. They planned a flower show and bake sale at the Community Public Service offices Saturday morning and voted a donation to the Cancer Control Campaign. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Roy Wilcox’s home.

Home and Garden Club of Pecos C. M. Downs J. C. Hollebeke Cancer Control

Mrs Lucy Boyd Visits Daughter in Town

Mrs. Lucy Boyd of Tennessee is spending time here visiting her daughter Mrs. A C Douglas.

Mrs Lucy Boyd of Tenessee A. C. Douglas

Auxiliary Members Have Social Meet

The Presbyterian auxiliary held a social at the home of Mrs. J. A. Crane with co host Mrs. D. W. Bozeman Jr. presiding. Mrs. Ben Kelly led the program after a brief business session as Contests and games provided entertainment for many members and guests.

Presbyterian Auxiliary J. A. Crane D. W. Bozeman, Jr John Byrd Ben Kelly Bike Simmons W. B. Cummings T. B. Pruett, Jr John Wallace Maggie Rose Kidder Dinwiddie Roy Turnbow M. L. Swinehart John Drane Bozeman

Merry Wives Club Hosts 37th Birthday Barbecue in Pecos

More than fifty members and guests of the Merry Wives Club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Wilcox for a chicken barbecue in observance of the clubs 37th birthday. Mrs T Y Casey directed after dinner activities while Mrs Allen Mepham led arrangements with committee members Mrs Albert Sisk Mrs J C Wilson and Mrs Roy Wilcox. Families attended with multi generation representations and several mother daughter pairs on the roster.

Merry Wives Club Roy Wilcox Pecos T. Y. Casey Allen Mepham Albert Sisk J. C. Wilson

Harmonica Club To Perform Here In Pecos

Twenty five boys from the Pythian Home in Weatherford will present a musical program in the Pecos high school auditorium tonight at 8 30. They will play mandolin accordion harmonica and vocal numbers sponsored by the Pecos Knights of Pythias lodge with no admission charge.

Pythian Weatherford Pecos Pecos Knights of Pythias Lodge Carolina Texas Chinatown Mirian Connelly

Fisherman Lands Gigantic Rio Grande Catfish

Green and an eight man party fished the Rio Grande near Presidio and caught several large catfish including a 60 pounder, with other catches of 29 and 24 pounds. Green’s 54 pound catfish was later brought to Pecos for ice and served as prime fish steaks for local Enterprise staff.

Green Rio Grande Presidio Pecos Enterprise

McMahan Poitevent Rites Read Friday

Miss Cora McMahan of Pecos and Harrison Poitevent of Saragosa were married Friday evening at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. A C Douglas performed the ring ceremony witnessed by Mr and Mrs Weldon Porter. The bride wore a blue dress with black accessories. couple to reside in Pecos.

Cora McMahan Pecos Harrison Poitevent Saragosa A. C. Douglas Weldon Porter

Woodard of Gallup Visits Pecos

M. L. Woodard secretary of the Gallup Chamber of Commerce and national vice president of the Highway 66 Association visited Pecos last week at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Tom Carr. He is also connected with the Indian Traders Association and the annual Indian ceremonial at Gallup.

M. L. Woodard Gallup N. M Tom Carr Woodard

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