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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1934
Page
4
The J C Penney Company announces its Home Sewing week contest with three prizes. The contest runs from February 9 through 16 with first prize of 2.50 in merchandise, second prize of 1.50 in merchandise, and third prize of 1.00.
The Merry Wives club met at Mrs. H. H. Johnson's home to discuss Browning's Italy and decide on a Texas study series for next year. Mrs. Lee White spoke on Sculpturing in Italy, while Mrs. George Ross guided a Browning pilgrimage through Italy. Nell Chism discussed two Browning poems. Next meeting will be at Mrs. J. E. Starley's home with Mrs. Hill Hudson hosting.
A shipment of brand new men's spring suits arrived at Pecos Mercantile Co. Jack May, general manager of the dry goods department, promoted the display. The new line features sporty styling with patched pockets and higher prices than last year. Grays are popular.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sisk and Mrs John J Ivy representing the Sisk Dry Goods Co. traveled to Dallas last Saturday to buy merchandise for the upcoming spring and early summer season.
The Baptist Women Missionary Society meets Tuesday afternoon February 13 at Mrs. W. L. Ross home. The program centers on Caring for Our Aged Ministers and Widows Wisely and Worthily with readings songs prayers and talks. Guests include the Toyah Women’s Missionary Society and all church women and friends are invited to attend.
A Church of Christ, Scientist Lesson-Sermon for Sunday February Ex centers on Spirit. The Golden Text cites the fruit of the Spirit as goodness righteousness and truth from Ephesians 5 9. Biblical citations include Psalms 139 asking where to flee from thy presence.
A fragment argues that spirits and gods are finite while mortals bound the finite to the infinite, criticizing the belief that the infinite can be captured within the finite. The quote reflects a philosophical tension between bound and boundless existences.
A group of friends and patrons met on February 1 to raise funds for playground equipment at Pecos Colored School. The event raised a small amount, with expectations that contributions will grow. Leaders envision future improvements including equipment, buildings, and facilities to promote education.
Carlton R Wade leads Sunday School at 9:45 with sermons at 11:00. Epworth League meets 6:45 followed by an 7:30 evening sermon. Mid week services Wednesday at 6:45. A G Abbott is pastor at First Christian Church with Sunday school at 9:45 and Christian Endeavor at 6:45 and evening worship at 7:45. Edgar Ratliff’s church: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:15 BT 5 7:30 Evening Service.
Sabbath services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Morning worship. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Y P A at 6 p.m. Senior Y P A at 7 p.m. Choir practice at 7:50 p.m. Thursday.
In dialect speech Anelie Eben insists that a man who has no enemies has never done enough in his 97 years to be noticed. The remark frames a view of legacy and last impressions in old age.
L de Bruyere minister. Sunday Bible study at 10 service 11 AM sermon. Young People's Meeting 4 09 PM. Children's Bible Drill 6:50 PM. Evening Sermon 7:50 PM. Bible Study Web 7:30 PM. Song Drill Fri 7:50 PM.
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. %. Walker’s home with President Mrs. W. J. Surchard presiding. After business, the program included Song Like a Shepherd Lead Us, talks on world friendship and adult auxiliary support for children, a devotional by Mrs. Scott, and prayer by Mrs. Walker. Attendees included Arrington, J. M. Morgan, Valentin, A. B. Tinnin, Tom Duncan, and others.
The Baptist W M S met Wednesday at 2 30 at the church for their regular missionary program and business meeting. Attendees included Mesdames E B Daniel Jr Morgan Humphreys Valentine Cleveland J C McKlroy Robinson and Guy Powell.
The Home Ec club met on February 7 at Frances Miller’s home for a combined business and social session. Several new members joined and Sylvia Wicker was honored as the only married member. The next gathering is set for February 13 at Mrs. Bill Ross’s home with Miss Iva Mae Harris.
The United States Civil Commission invites applications by March 1 for the Assistant Farm Manager position in the United States Penitentiary Service at El Reno Oklahoma. The starting salary is 2300 dollars per year with deductions up to 15 percent and a 3.5 percent retirement deduction. Eligible applicants must meet specific education and experience requirements. Full details available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at any large post office or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC.
Paul Muni leads a large cast in Warner Bros. Hi Nellie planned for Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday. The veteran actor, returning to stage between screen projects, stars alongside Glenda Farrell who also comes from the stage.
El Brendel stars in Olsen’s Big Moment a Fox film where he plays a head janitor in a ritzy apartment house. Walter Catlett Barbara Weeks Susan Fleming and John Arledge headline supporting roles as the Grand theatre screens this Saturday.
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