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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1940

Page

5

Pre Nuptial Parties For Miss Helen McKellar Bride

Pre nuptial gatherings honor Miss Helen McKellar with teas and dinners at hosts Mrs. H N McKellar and Mrs. H T Collier. Attendees include Mrs. Leroy Randal, Norabel Hollebeke, Cathryn Armstrong, Ralph Williams Jr., and Harold Colwell among others. The couple’s marriage was solemnized earlier in the week at a local ceremony.

Helen McKellar H. N. McKellar H. T. Collier Mrs. Collier Collier McKellar Miss McKellar Leroy Randal St. Catherine’s Ontario Canada D. Leroy Randall Beverly Vaughan Norabel Hollebeke Cathryn Armstrong Alton Hughes Ralph Williams, Jr Harold Colwell Randall Ed Armstrong Mary Self Jessie Gaston Pauline Jones Kay Toliver Ethel Armstrong Norman Eisenwine Jennings Doak Russell Byall Archie Scott Wallace Anderson Robert Bell Jimmy Harrison David Butler Howard Collier

Pecos Churches Observe World Day of Prayer

Pecos churches plan World Day of Prayer at First Christian Church on Fifth and Elm. Mrs. A C Sisk leads at 4 30 with Beverly Vaughan and choral club providing numbers. A silver offering supports global helps. First local program under Council of Church Women after years of observance.

Pecos National Federation of Church Women First Christian Church Fifth and Elm Streets A. C. Sisk Beverly Vaughan Council of Church Women

Mrs Zink to Host Junior 20th Century Club Evening

Mrs L A Zink will welcome members at her home Monday evening for a regular meeting of the Junior 20th Century Club. An interesting program has been planned.

L. A. Zink 20Th Century Club

Sherwood Play Life Reviewed by 20th Century Club

Members of the 20th Century Club met at Mrs. R. V. Nabers home to hear Miss Ruth Newell outline Robert Sherwood life and Mrs. Geo Maley discuss the play Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Refreshments were served to a large group of attendees including Mrs. Chapman Weddington Dean Freese Hart Heiser Kirk lin Maley Morrison Newell Reynolds Van Horn Woolfolk Zink Robertson Wilson Downs.

Robert Sherwood 20Th Century Club R. V. Nabers Ruth Newell Sherwood Geo. Maley Abe Lincoln Illinois N. F. Chapman C. F. Weddington W. W. Dean Tom Freese Wesley Hart Paul Heiser W. G. Kirklin George Maley Paul Morrison Heard Reynolds Gage van Horn, Jr J. B. Woolfolk L. A. Zink

Presbyterian Circle Holds Mission Study

Members of Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. D. W. Bozeman for a mission study. Mrs. Bike Simmons led the devotional on "Abide With Me" and Mrs. John Henry Meier led the program "The Christian Home." Attending were Mrs. A. F. Martin, Mrs. M. L. Swinehart, Mrs. C. K. Bowser, Mrs. John Henry Meier, Mrs. C. O. Finley, Mrs. Milford Howard, Mrs. W. M. Turner, Mrs. John Byrd, Mrs. R. E. Booker, Mrs. John Wallace and Mrs. D. W. Bozeman.

Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Auxiliary D. W. Bozeman Bike Simmons John Henry Meier A. F. Martin M. L. Swinehart C. K. Bowser C. O. Finley Milford Howard W. M. Turner John Byrd R. E. Booker John Wallace

Vocal Duet At Morning Worship At Christian Church

A vocal duet by Mrs Eston Edge and Mrs Harlan Woolwine will lead the morning worship at the Christian Church Sunday. Rev Oliver Harrison will preach on What Church Will I Join referencing Abraham Lincoln's line about loving the Lord thy God as the church motto.

Eston Edge Harlan Woolwine Christian Church Oliver Harrison Abraham Lincoln Jesus Lord God

Mr and Mrs Is Club Topic For Merry Wives Meeting

The Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. George Ross home to hear talks on the theme Mr and Mrs. Topics included What to Do When the Little Woman Runs for Office Lord and Lady Astor Count and Countess Diana and Mr and Mrs Kostelanetz Lily Pons. Members listed include Mrs. Leslie Bevill Mrs. R L Boone Mrs. Hill iard Camp Mrs. Jim Camp Mrs. T Y Casey and others.

Merry Wives Club George Ross Jim Camp W. W. Runels Lord Lady Astor R. L. Boone Diana Guy Walker Kostelanetz Lily Pons Leslie Bevill Hilliard Camp T. Y. Casey

Meeting Of Church Women Council Announced

Mrs. M. D. Bell, president, calls a Friday 4 PM gathering of the Council of Church Women at the Church of the Nazarene. Attendances urged as this is the final meeting until later this year. May Day luncheon details to follow. Officers and committee heads to report activities. visitors welcome.

M. D. Bell Council of Church Women Church of the Nazarene

Men's Bible Class Reorganizes at Christian Church

Members of the Men's Bible Class meet at Jo W. Camp's home for a re organization. Harlan Woolwine becomes president succeeding Jack May. A D Kirklin is elected vice president and Joe Glover secretary. The class is renamed Every man's Class and splits into two groups for a six week attendance contest. A class dinner is planned for Feb 21 with monthly repeats. W G Kirklin leads the Vinegaroons and Clarence Mount leads the Stingarees.

Christian Church Jo W. Camp Harlan Woolwine Jack May A. D. Kirklin Joe Glover W. G. Kirklin Clarence Mount

New Car Sales Boosts Used Car Stock Say Dealers

Lyndell Warnock of Williams Kerr Chevrolet says rising new car sales signal plentiful bargains in used cars this spring. He notes dealers continually replenish used stock as models turnover, with many late models reconditioned for solid transportation value.

Lyndell Warnock Williams- Kerr Chevrolet Co

Circle No 1 Methodist Women to Meet at Wilcox Home

Mrs J C Hollebeke announces Circle No 1 luncheon and re organization meeting of Methodist Women to be held Tuesday February 27 at 1 pm at the home of Mrs A E Wilcox 401 South Cherry. All circle members urged to attend.

J. C. Hollebeke A. E. Wilcox South Cherry

Schedule Meeting of Eastern Star Pecos Chapter No 81

Pecos Chapter No 81 CES will hold a stated meeting Monday at 7 30. Mrs Al lie Rhea Beck worthy patron will preside over the business session. Hollis Smith worthy patron will preside with her. A Valentine party follows and all members of the order in the city are invited.

Pecos Ces Allie Rhea Beck Hollis Smith

Pecos Ceremony Unites Miss McKellar and Mr Randall

Helen Kathryn McKellar and Daniel LeRoy Randall wed at St Catherine's Church Pecos at high noon February 6 in a candlelit ceremony. The couple plans to settle in St Catherine's Ontario after a Mexico honeymoon.

Helen McKellar LeRoy Randall

Town Team to Play Game Here Tonight

The town basketball team led by Harley Williams will play tonight after the school games conclude.

Harley Preacher) Williams

Mrs E L Collings Teaches Bible Study Circle

Members of the Lena Lair Circle of the Baptist W M A met at the home of Mrs. R S Johnson for a Bible study taught by Mrs. E L Collings. The group will start a new book Give Ye Them to Eat at the next meeting with several members and a visitor present.

Lena Lair The Baptist R. S. Johnson E. L. Collings W. E. Hamilton Milford Jones Will Cowan Barney Hubbs McFadden Anna Joplin Fenton Alley Siminson

Mrs Gann Hosts Central Circle Meeting at Home

Mrs. C. E. Gann hosted the Central Circle of the Baptist W M A at her home Tuesday for a mission study lesson. Mrs. Kenneth Slack opened with devotion, and Mrs. A. D. Marmaduke led the lesson from Give Ye Them to Eat. Attendees included Mrs. Slack Marmaduke Henderson Cowden Daniel Russell Fulgim and Mrs. Gann.

C. E. Gann Central Circle of the Baptist Kenneth Slack A. D. Marmaduke H. J. Henderson W. H. Cowden Chas. A. Daniel Henry Russell W. P. Fulgim Gann

Band Clinic To Be Held Here Feb. 24

Ten visiting directors will conduct a band clinic here Saturday Feb. 14 Sept. R. Henry Blackwell announced this week. Directors from Iraan Crane Fort Stockton Rankin Monahans Wink Kermit Odessa Midland and possibly Jal NM will be here that day. Each director will lead the Pecos band in one or more selections. At the conclusion the directors will have dinner together.

R. Henry Blackwell Iraan Crane Fort Stockton Rankin Monahans Wink Kermit Odessa Midland Jal N. M Pecos

Garden Club Meeting Planned for February 12

Members of the Merry Home and Garden Club will meet Monday February 12 at 3 oclock at the home of Mrs J P Stubblefield. Mrs W W Sample will discuss Period Furniture and Color Harmony followed by a round table on Blending Flowers with Interiors led by Mrs W M Garlick. President Mrs C O Finley will conduct the session.

Merry Home and Garden Club J. P. Stubblefield W. W. Sample W. M. Garlick

Mrs J B Woolfolk Hosts Modern Arts Study Club

Mrs J B Woolfolk acted as hostess at a bridge party for the Modern Arts Study Club held at her home. Special prize winners included Miss Mary Sue Johnson, Miss Frankie Gould, and Betsy Ross. Refreshments were served to 11 members, with various perfume and bag prizes awarded.

J. B. Woolfolk Modern Arts Study Club Mary Sue Johnson Frankie Gould Betsy Ross Woolfolk Miss Johnson Miss Gould Hope Armstrong Alice Fitzgerald Georgia Wadley Sarah Chapman Helen Butler Sarah Sue Ramsey Hazel Burkholder Jeanne Pritchard Miss Ross

Wozencraft Opens Best Cafe Taxi in Pecos

W. E. Woozy Wozencraft owner of the Best Cafe started a new taxi service in Pecos. The Best Cafe Taxi or 466 Taxi will operate with headquarters at the Best Cafe. Wozencraft promises promptness and courtesy as key features.

W. E Woozy) Wozencraft Best Cafe Pecos Wozencraft

Pecos BPW Dinner Plans Honor Miss Marjorie Fiske

Business and Professional Women of Pecos host a dinner at 8 tonight in the Green Gables banquet room. Miss Marjorie Fiske of the National Federation from New York will speak, deliver the charter, and inspect the southern territory. McCamey and Midland members will attend. Mrs. Geo H Nagel presides and introduces. Mrs. Mabel Atchison sold tickets.

Marjorie Fiske National Federation New York Green Gables McCamey Midland Geo. H. Nagel Pecos Club Fiske Mabel Atchison

New Cast Headlines Fast And Furious At Grand Theatre

The feature presentation today at the Grand Theatre stars FrancRot Tone and Ann Sothern with Ruth Hussey and Mary Beth Hughes. A notable scene revisits their on screen clash from The Women with a new physical confrontation.

FrancRot Tone Ann Sothern Ruth Hussey Mary Beth Hughes Grand Theatre Miss Hughes Miss Hussey

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. Hackberry St Sherwood Play, Life Presbyterian Circle Lucien LeLong Manahan’s Jewelery Florist Church Council Men’s Bible Class Eastern Star St. Catherine’s Church Helen Kathryn McKellar Daniel LeRoy Randall Victor C. Vannes C. K. Smith Everett Nicholson Marfa Kathryn McKellar Scotland Howard Collier, Jr Slaton Lohengrin Miss Vaughan Stewart LeRoy Randall Queen Street Sul Ross College Alpine Cathedral High Hamilton New York Institute of Photography New York City S. L. Randall Mrs. McKellar Mexico Garden Club Mrs Charles of the Ritz Firestone
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