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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1934

Page

6

PTA Planning Drive Aims For Strong Year In Pecos

Publicity committee led by Mrs. Martin Michel outlines duties and a membership drive starting with the opening of school on Sept 10 and ending at the October meeting. Also notes Joe E Brown and Grand Theatre circus showing featuring Alonzo the elephant and a cast of performers.

Martin Michel Joe E. Brown Grand Theatre Sun-Man Joe Ss. L. Cronin Alonzo Floto Floto Circus Patricia Bilis Gordon Westcott Dorothy Bar- Donald Dilloway

Everly Chambers Crowned Miss Beauty Again

Everly Chambers repeats as Miss at a local beauty contest and will compete in the American Legion event to be held August 27 in Mineral Wells. Legionnaires from Pecos and other Texas towns will attend along with local organizers and judges.

Cos American Legion Verly Chambers Mineral Vention T Wells Miss Chambers Legionst Jes Texas Legionnaires Pecos Areanon Hiarry Ichburs Kit Matt James L. Kin- Clinton Dewey Hews Hen- Curtis

Founder’s Birthday Observed by Pecos OES Chapter

Pecos Chapter No. 81 of the OES held its founder Robert Morris birthday celebration with a picnic at the country club. The annual observance is a required event for the chapter and its members and families anticipate it with excitement.

Pecos Robert Morris

Methodist Ladies Hold Last Meeting

The Methodist women held their last meeting of the month with a World Outlook Program led by Mrs. Emma Boles. The next regular meeting is the first Tuesday in September, with an August 29 public gathering on the Pecos river zone five area near Monahans.

Emma Boles Eader Gre Pecos River Odessaland Fort Stockton Monahans Elmer Wadley Pecos Auiliary

Pecos Schools Plan Outlined By Superintendent

Pecps schools plans for the year ahead were outlined by School Supt. R. H. Blackwell during a Rotary Club luncheon Thursday at the Orient hotel. President Harry Hinkle presided.

R. H. Blackwell Pecps Rotary Club Orient Hotel Harry Hinkle

Mrs Brooks Speaks At Circle Meeting

The Keith Meredith circle of the Baptist church met Tuesday with Mrs J W Brooks as principal speaker delivering a lesson on Larger Stewardship. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lee Moore to several ladies including J on Brooks Milton Wadley LeRoy Tucker Claude Anthony Jack Blythe C A Daniels C L Walker and the hostess.

Keith Meredith the Baptist Church J. W. Brooks

Surprise Shower For L H Koonce And Ruth Livingston

A surprise shower was given Tuesday evening at Alamo Park for L H Koonce and Ruth Livingston by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. employees. The event followed a picnic and luncheon with fried chicken and cantaloupe a la mode. Gifts were presented as part of their engagement announcement and upcoming wedding.

L. H. Koonce Ruth Livingston Alamo Park Mr. Koonce Miss Javingston Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Billy Collie Roy Ware H. C. McNew T. B. Pruett R. EE. Whaten Bobby Whalen Ida 8. Hines Jimmie Morrison Ida . Hines Delta Williams Myrtle Cowan Stella Mune Card Julia Ward Helen Buwhanion Jean Whisenant Mervin Whalens Milton Harper

Mrs Coon Heads to Florists Meet in Denver

Mrs Allie Coon owner of eos Flower Shop will travel to Denver for the Florists' Telegraph Delivery meeting. The event gathers floral artists from Canada and the United States to learn new design and decoration techniques and is hosted by an international association with broad global membership.

Allie Coon Denver Floral Telegraph Canada United States Ee 2 Associa Ten

Couple Wed Here Sunday in Mentone

Mrs Annie Miller of Pecos and Fred Landreth were united in marriage early Sunday morning at the home of Justice of the Peace Tom Wright. Mrs Landreth is well known in Pecos and has many friends there. Landreth owns and manages the Fred Landreth Grocery in Mentone. The Monitor joins friends in wishing them happiness.

Annie Miller Pecos Fred Landreth Justice of the Peace Tom Wright Landreth Mentone Monitor

Sheriff Louis Roberson Heads to El Paso for Visit

Sheriff Louis Roberson departed Thursday for El Paso to spend several days on official duties and meetings.

Louis Roberson el Paso

First Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The First Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M Morning Sermon at 11 00 A M Evening Sermon at 8 30 P M with Wednesday Eve 8 30 P M midweek services led by Pastor Carlton R Wade.

First Christian Church Schedule Listed

A church notice outlines weekly services and study groups led by A. G. Abbott. Bible School at 9:45 A. M. Morning Worship at 11 A. M. Evening Worship at 7:15 P. M. Midweek Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 P. M. Young People Bible Monday 7:45 P. M. Ladies Bible Study Tuesday 8:45 P. M. Choir Practice Friday 7:00 P. M.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Young People’s Ladies Bible

Red Bluff District Seeks Concession Bids for Facilities

The Red Bluff Water Power Control District invites proposals for concessions at the reservoir area during construction and operation. Bids should be written to the District office via Chairman Luke Snelson, outlining plans for facilities such as a filling station, garage, barber shop, bath house, store, and other amusements. Concessionaires must follow district rules and provide proper facilities and services.

Board of Directors Red Bluff Bowhn Newts Ered Bluff Water Power Control District

Evangelist Bible Study and Sunday Services Schedule

A. G. Hobbs delivers Evangelist Bible study at 10:00 AM with preaching at 11:00 AM on What Is Means to Be A Christian. Evening service titled Gods Call to Man invites all to follow Christ and prepare for judgment at Sunday service.

A. G. Hobbs Christ

Assembly of God Church Services With Pastor Baird

Assembly of God Church led by H A Baird offers Sunday School at 9 45 AM and Morning Worship at 11 AM plus Evening Service at 7 45 PM for weekly worship attendance.

Assembly OF God Church H. A. Baird

Presbyterian Church Weekly Service Schedule

John W. Byrd serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 A M Morning Worship at 11:00 A M Y P A meets at 7:00 P M and Evening Worship at 8:30 P M all in the Presbyterian Church programing for weekly worship and activities.

Regular Services at First Baptist Church Sunday

Edgar H. Ratliff, Minister. All regular services as usual. Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Evening Preaching 7:30 P.M. Orchestra 4:15 P.M. for practice.

Edgar H. Ratliff The Baptist Church BT. S

Christian Science Services Schedule and Study Text

Christian Science services are Sunday at 11 AM with a testimonial Wednesday at 8 PM. Evening meetings are held each Wednesday month at the Carnegie library corner 4th and Cypress. The Study-Sermon for August 26 centers on Mind with Romans 11 34 36 as Golden Text and citations from the Bible guiding readers.

Carnegie Library 4Th Cypress Streets Churches of Christ Scientist

Withers Couple Return to Pecos. Headed for Football Prep

Mr and Mrs M P Buddy Withers return to Pecos from Hamlin Texas as Buddy plans to become the high school principal and lines up duties for a Pecos football title run this fall. He will ride with the team on a ten day trip to the Davis Mountains.

M. P Buddy” Withers Pecos Hamlin Texas Buddy Davis Mountains

Return to Nebraska As Edgar Reynolds Family Visit Ends

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Reynolds and Miss Lucille Dowling of Lincoln Neb spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dowling. Mrs. Clara Dowling and son Jack returned home with them after a several week visit here.

Edgar Reynolds Lucille Dowling Lincoln Paul Dowling Clara Dowling Jack

District Judge and Mrs Drane Tour Texas Panhandle Areas

District Judge J. A. Drane and Mrs Drane with James Drane left last week for a visit at various points in the Texas Panhandle. District Attorney and Mrs William L Kerr left Thursday for Roswell New Mexico to attend an inter city Rotary gathering and visit friends.

J. A. Drane William L. Kerr Roswell, N. M

Hollis Smith and Family Visit Balmorhea and Toyah

Hollis Smith and his family spent Wednesday visiting friends in Balmorhea and Toyah, sharing time with local acquaintances during their trip.

Hollis Smith Toyah

Minister Hobbs Leaves for Abilene Visit

Rev. A. G. Hobbs of the Church of Christ departed Tuesday for Abilene for a several days visit.

A. G. Hobbs Church of Christ Abilene

Collie Families Visit San Angelo and El Paso

Mr. O. P. Collie and family from San Angelo visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Collie and their son this week. The two families toured the Davis Mountains over Sunday and Tuesday. They then traveled to El Paso with Mrs. M. W. Collie joining the party.

O. P. Collie San Angelo M. W. Collie M. W Davis Mountains

Sam Winkler's Pecos to El Paso Trip Noted

Mr and Mrs Sam Winkler traveled through Pecos Monday en route to El Paso after a 6000 mile business trip north and east. Sam reported business seemed slack in the east and Pecos appeared the liveliest town he had visited.

Sam Winkler Pecos el Paso Sol Sam

Prove What Is That Good And Acceptable And Perfect

The lesson sermon cites Romans 12 2 urging transformation through discernment of God’s will. It quotes Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health describing scientific sense of being forsaking matter for Spirit as enriching individuality and expanding love, thought, and peace.

Mary Baker Eddy

Style show notes fall hats by Miss Lillie Poe

Miss Lillie Poe returned from Dallas where she reviewed the style show and noted new fall hat trends. She plans to bring the new styles to Pecos for local ladies.

Lillie Poe Dallas Pecos

Morgan Family Visits Son in City

Mr and Mrs 8S S Morgan of Lubbock visited their son here on Saturday.

Dr J Hillard Camp Visits El Paso This Week

Dr J Hillard Camp made a trip to El Paso on Thursday and Friday of this week to conduct engagements and meet local officials.

J. Hillard el Paso

Also Mentioned on This Page

P. T. A. Planning Food For Parent-Teacher Association State and National Congress State Everly Chambers Methodist Berets Sherrod Mentone Monitor First Methodist Church Carlton R. Wade First Christian Church A. G. Abbott Ian Presbyterian Church John W. Byrd First Baptist Church Christian Science Services MR. and Mrs. Withers Nebraska Dick Chamber West Park Addition A. F. Martin City Guished Ion Ing Erateness W. J. Beck Beau McCutcheon, Jr Wadd Sunshine Grocery Lupe Velez Ramon Novarro Circus Brown Mary
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