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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

4

Missionary Circle Honors Mrs Finley on Birthday

The Hollebeke circle of the Methodist missionary society hosted a turkey dinner and meeting at the Finley home in honor of Mrs. George Finley birthday and also honored Mrs. A C Douglas with a miscellaneous shower. Rev Douglas and daughter Clarice and several guests attended as gifts were presented to Mrs Douglas.

Hollebeke The Methodist Missionary Society George Finley Finley A. C. Douglas Rev. Douglas Clarice R. L. Mitchell W. F. Mealeo A. E. Nolles el Paso Douglas Ladies Missionary Society C. A. Kitsos L. A. Richards W. W. Ruhlen E. P. Titus Jim Cooksey L. A. Smith Carey Pate Elmer Wadley A. G. Taggart B. A. Oden Emma Boles Oram Green W. W. Sample C. V. Williams Joe Hollebeke Mary Boatright

Keen DeRacy Rites Read In Las Cruces

The marriage of Miss Melba Keen to Bill DeRacy of Pecos was solemnized Sunday afternoon in Las Cruces New Mexico by a Methodist minister with the couple unattended. After a brief wedding trip in New Mexico they returned to Pecos where Mrs DeRacy has worked at the Southwestern Bell Telephone office. DeRacy son of Mr and Mrs John DeRacy is a rancher and serves as precinct 4 constable.

Melba Keen Bill DeRacy Pecos Las Cruces New Mexico Points DeRacy John DeRacy Precinct 4

Mrs. W. W. Runnels Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Mrs. W. W. Runnels hosted the Thursday morning bridge club at her home. Mrs. W. W. Dean won high score, Mrs. E. J. Cox low score, and Mrs. Tom McClure took the floating prize. Refreshments were served to eight members.

W. W. Runnels W. W. Dean E. J. Cox Tom’ McClure J. E. Starley Tom McClure Ralph Williams Albert Sisk J. A. Crane J. B. Woolfolk

Executive Board Luncheon Hosted by Baptist W M S

The Baptist W M S executive board luncheon occurred Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. T Y Casey home with co hosts including Mrs I R Titus Mrs E B Kiser and others The Valentine theme carried through decorations and menu A business session followed with reports from circles Fenton Alley named Sun Beam leader The group then joined Bible lesson at the church with Rev W M Turner present.

T. Y. Casey I. R. Titus H. L. Holloway Bill Cowden J. P. Donnell G. C. Parker Kenneth Slack W. P. Fulgin Will Cowan J. E. Couch W. M. Turner Helen Toliver

Young Women Form New Baptist Circle

The Young Woman's Circle of the Baptist W. M. A. was organized at the church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. B. A. Toliver led the meeting with Mrs. B. H. Hubbs assisting. Mrs. Fred Carey elected temporary chair. A nominating committee was appointed to select officers for the group.

the Baptist B. A. Toliver B. H. Hubbs Fred Carey Bob Stevenson W. K. Campbell L. H. Nutt, Jr C. D. Gipson Virgil Turnbow O. H. Blair Bond Bradford Milton Wadley Jack Plythe Barney Hubbs

Junior Study Club Meeting Next Week

The Junior Twentieth Century Club will meet next Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Mrs J B Heard home with Miss Evelyn Heard as hostess. The meeting moves from Monday February 21 to Tuesday to feature Evelyn Oppenheimer s review of The Citadel.

Twentieth Century Club J. B. Heard Evelyn Heard Evelyn Oppenheimer

Homemakers Study Pre School in Pecos High Class

Homemaking II B students at Pecos High School observe preschool children during a Play School activity. Participants include Nancy Sue McCree Buddy Ross Norman Boles Maurice Buckner Barbara Precht Marilea Finley Sylvia Tate Billie Colwell Joan Holloway Beverly Cathern Tommie Beauchamp and Clarice Spencer among regular class members learning to assist in child development.

Mrs J R Hayes Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs J R Hayes hosted a bridge gathering at her home on Friday for club members. High score prize went to Mrs Harrison Beauchamp and low to Mrs Jim Camp. Refreshments were served to attendees including Kyle Biggs, W W Runnels, P M Chambers, Raymon Pouncey, B C Curtis, Joe Mason, and others.

J. R. Hayes Harrison Beauchamp Jim Camp Kyle Biggs W. W. Runnels P. M. Chambers Raymon Pouncey B. C. Curtis Joe Mason

Half the Shadows of Life from Standing in Your Own Sun Shine

Quote about self shadows and sunlight reflects on personal perception. It reads as a reflective aphorism about choosing outlook and facing inner barriers with light rather than dwelling in gloom. The source frames life as a balance between self created light and shadow.

A Person Wrapped In Himself Makes A Small Package

A brief adage notes that self absorption leads to a diminished presence and impact, using a maxim about packing and personal limits to suggest restraint and focus. The line emphasizes inner restraint over outward display.

Bedroom and property ads mix in January sale notes

Old classified items list rooms for rent, furniture for sale, a hotel room lease, and land offers in Reeves county near Pecos with addresses and contact details. Includes a 500 acre land offer with two tracts and railroad surveys, plus a brick house for sale or rent by M L Todd.

M. L. Todd

Circle Hostess Leads Pearl Randal Circle Luncheon

Mrs. Hollis Smith hosted the Pearl Randal circle of the Methodist missionary society at a regular luncheon. Mrs. Dale Sadbury was named secretary of the auxiliary’s young women’s group. The program was led by Mrs. Sadburry and Mrs. Harry Ross in the absence of Mrs. R. Henry Blackwell. Three new members joined the group: Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. R. B. Kerbow, and Mrs. Jim Gipson, joining listed members Del Sadbury and others.

Hollis Smith Pearl Randal Methodist Missionary Society Dale Sadbury Auxiliary

School Of Music To Be Established Here

Cecil Wilson of the Wilson's School of the Guitar announced he would move to Pecos from Balmorhea to open a studio offering guitar ukelele tenor banjo tenor guitar and Hawaiian guitar lessons. The program includes 30 beginner and 20 advanced classes and a KIU radio program featuring a student and Wilson.

Cecil Wilson The Wilson’s School of the Guitar Pecos Balmorhea Wilson Kiu

Pecos Tennis Club To Hold First Meeting Tuesday Evening

The rejuvenated Pecos Tennis Club will meet next Tuesday at 7 30 in the Christian Church annex to elect officers and discuss business. Thirty five members currently belong with dues of 2 dollars per year directed to upkeep. Plans for future tournaments and governing rules will be set at the meeting. Glacier National Park is noted among numerous dude ranch destinations.

Pecos Christian Church

Tech Mines Football Game Moved to Odessa

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will play the College of Mines on Fly Field in Odessa on Saturday October 22. Coach Mack Saxon of Mines secured approval from Tech coach Pete Cawthorn to transfer the game from El Paso. The Ector County school board and Odessa athletic council will underwrite the game and fund 2000 additional permanent seats.

Texas Tech Red Raiders College of Mines Odessa Mack Saxon Pete Cawthorn Tech el Paso Ector County School Board The Odessa Athletic Council

Ensign designs credited to noted English painters

A survey notes that many of England's ensigns owe their design to prominent painters, reflecting cross discipline artistry. The article highlights names of artists whose work shaped naval and heraldic banners across eras.

England

Poverty mindset described as a habitual way of thinking

The statement reframes poverty as a mental habit rather than a fixed state, suggesting that mindset influences financial outcomes and daily behavior. It emphasizes cognitive patterns that sustain poverty and invites reflection on beliefs shaping economic life.

Circle Meeting Names New Missionary Legend Monte McFadden

Twenty members of the Douglas circle of the Methodist missionary society gathered Tuesday for a luncheon at Mrs. A. C. Douglas home. An engaging program and a brief business session followed, during which the circle was renamed Monte McFadden in honor of the Brazil missionary from the New Mexico Conference.

Douglas Circle The Methodist Missionary Society A. C. Douglas Monte McFadden Brazil New Mexico

Wild asparagus feeds cattle on Russia steppes

The abundant wild asparagus on the Russian steppes is consumed by cattle as a forage item, treating it as grass in grazing practices.

Russia

Dallas Visitor Impressed During Pecos Business Visit

W. H. Irby of Dallas, supervisor for the Ben Franklin Store organization, traveled to Pecos for a three day business visit. It was his first trip to the area and he expressed favorable impressions of the donations and prospects here.

W. H. Irby Dallas Ben Franklin Pecos Mr. Irby

Pittsburgh Auto Paints and Enamels Ad

Local shop promotes auto paints and enamels with a call to visit for supplies and finishes. Includes emphasis on color options and finishing products for vehicles in need of repainting.

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