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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

5

Elementary PTA Plans Financing Metronoscope Purchase

A nominating committee led by Mrs. Clarence Bell will select officers for the March PTA meeting. The group elected Miss Toliver and Mrs. Cowden. They will raise funds to pay for a metronoscope through a chuck wagon dinner and children's entertainments. Committees were named to arrange the dinner and a spring recital fundraiser.

Elementary Pta Clarence Bell Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Arthur Schmidt Billy Precht Mrs Edwin Finley

Meetings of Four Methodist Church Circles Announced

Mrs Beulah J Wilson announces meetings for four Methodist Church circles. Circle 1 gathers 1 pm Tuesday at A E Wilcox 401 South Cherry with lunch and business led by Mrs Joe Holl ebeke. Circle 2 meets with Mrs R Henry Blackwell 307 South Oleander Tuesday. Circle 3 meets 1 pm Tuesday at J H Bondardens 809 South Elm Street for lunch and business. Pearl Randal Circle meets Tuesday afternoon at 30 o'clock with Mrs Bill Collie 1002 South Cherry.

Methodist Church Beulah J. Wilson Women’s Christian Service of the Church A. E. Wilcox South Cherry Joe Hollebeke R. Henry Blackwell South Oleander W. W. Runnels J. H. Bonarden South Elm Street Pearl Randal Bill Collie

Thirty-One Attend Fellowship Dinner at First Christian

Thirty-one members of the Everyman's Class of the First Christian Church attended a Fellowship dinner at the Texas Cafe. Larry Ladd served as MC and opening vocal trio included Dr. Harold Lindley, Horace Heath, and Harlan Woolwine.

Everyman First Christian Church Texas Cafe Larry Ladd Harold Lindley Horace Heath Harlan Woolwine Chas. F. Manahan Halsey Glover Keith Camp Oliver Harrison J. D. Tom Rusty Bell C. E. Wray Charley Seybert C. T. Mount Cecil Cothrun Earnest Hunt Joe Glover J. H. Wilhite Bob Shephard J. S. Hemmer Jack May Chas. A. Young Madison Dick Leroy Randall Jim Camp Jo W. Camp A. D. Kirklin Haley Glover W. R. Glasscock C. F. Manahan Har Lindley Norman Little March Coffield Ralph Williams Paul Morrison

Monthly missionary tea by Baptist WMS set for Tuesday

The Baptist W M S will host a monthly missionary tea next Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 at Mrs Steve Ward home with the West Circle as hostess.

the Baptist W.M.S Steve Ward West Circle

Rome Laws Regulate Personal Liberty in Ancient Era

Fragment notes that Rome enforced strict laws controlling personal liberties around 20 B.C. The text hints at rigid social controls and official oversight of behavior, reflecting a society concerned with order, morality, and public conduct.

Rome

Presbyterian Auxiliary Plans Bake Sale March Second

Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church Tuesday for the personal workers class on Women and the Evangelistic Crusade led by Mrs. John Byrd. Mrs. Bike Simmons led Bible study and a Mizpah closing. Attendees included Mrs. Maggie Rose and others. plans called for a bake sale on Saturday March 2 with location to be announced.

Presbyterian Auxiliary John Byrd Bike Simmons Byrd Maggie Rose J. A. Crane John Lilley M. L. Swinehart Carl Eddins C. K. Bowser John Henry Meier Hugh Bryant Harold Tips Harry Pryor C. O. Finley Milford Howard Auxiliary

Mrs Stevenson Hosts West Circle Mission Group

Mrs. R N Stevenson hosted the West Circle of the Baptist WMLA on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs J W Brooks led the final mission study chapter Winning the Border. A business meeting planned the monthly missionary tea at Mrs Steve Ward's home with nine members listed.

Bob Stevenson West Circle of the Baptist Wmla J. W. Brooks Stevenson Steve Ward L. B. Richarson J. G. Murray C. L. Hopkins Sally Kimbrough William Garlick J. P. Donnell R. N. Stevenson

Pecos Bride Helen McKellar Weds LeRoy Randall

Mrs. LeRoy Randall formerly Miss Helen McKellar married Feb 6 in Pecos. The couple returned from a wedding trip to Mexico City and stay with H. N. McKellar’s family before moving to St. Catharine's Ontario, Canada.

LeRoy Randall Helen McKellar Mrs. Randall Mexico City H. N. McKellar St. Catharine’s Ontario Canada

Circle Concludes Bible Study Book

Lena Lair Circle met at Mrs. McFadden’s home to review the final chapter of the mission study book Give Ye Them to Eat. Attending were Mrs. W. E. Hamilton, Mrs. Barney Hubbs, Mrs. Mildred Jones, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. R. S. Johnson, Mrs. E. B. Kiser, Mrs. Will Cowan, Mrs. T. Y. Casey, Mrs. Fenton Alley, and Mrs. McFadden.

Lena Lair

Methodist Women Present Colonial Tea Pageant This Afternoon

The Methodist Women stage a pageantry at 4 and 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dean 523 South Hackberry. Mrs. M. D. Bell wrote the pageant with Mrs. William L. Kerr as minuet director and others providing narration piano and violin music. Local children and church members take roles from George Washington to Lafayette with a choral quartet and period prologue and preludes.

W. W. Dean South Hackberry M. D. Bell William L. Kerr Minuet DeWitt Black Milton Fly Hill H. A. Arthur E. L. Buchanan David Alan Smith George Washington Nancy de Green John George Ross Dudley Yard Washington William Kerr Lafayette Hugh Valliant Pauline Hester Billy Fletcher Jessie Ruth Hill Ruth Reeder Georgie Alice Hill Helen Faye Holley Twila Jean Lucas Georgia Wadley Mary Lea Boles Mary Lee Killmer Roy Holloway Marvin Bonarden Howard Bell F. H. Bell Major Chamberlain Mrs. Black Carry Ole Virginny

Mrs Henderson Hosts Central Circle Meeting

Mrs Henderson entertained the Central Circle of the Baptist Missionary Society this week at her home. With circle chairman absent, Mrs Slack led the business session and Bible lesson was taught by Mrs Toliver. Present were Parker Gann Slack Fulgin Toliver Duncan Wilson.

H. J. Henderson Central Circle of The Baptist Missionary Society W. H. Cowden Kenneth Slack B. A. Toliver G. C. Parker C. E. Gann W. P. Fulgin George Duncan J. C. Wilson

O E S Members Attend Instruction School

Pecos Chapter No. 81 members joined the school of instruction held in McCamey on Thursday. Hostess chapters were McCamey Big Lake Sonora and Mertzon. District deputy grand matron Mrs Zella Miller led the session with Pecos reps Mrs Hollis Smith Mrs L A Smith Mrs Beulah J Wilson Mrs George Maley and Toyah Chapter No 579 Worthy Matron Mamie Burchard among attendees.

Pecos McCamey Big Lake Sonora Mertzon Zella Miller Grand Chapter Texas Hollis Smith L. A. Smith Beulah J. Wilson George Maley Mamie Burchard Toyah

Study Club Meeting Notice

The O E S Study Class will meet with Mrs Roy Turnbow at 1907 West Fifth Street on Tuesday February 27 at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend and participate in the study.

Roy Turnbow West Fifth Street

Circle Plans For Orphans Home Box

Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Hubert Isbill. Plans were made for the annual Buckner Orphans Home clothing drive in Dallas and for a Pecos girl in need. The group will participate in the Week of Prayer and Mrs. Hugh Blair offered to assist with Sun Beams.

Mary Martha the Baptist Church Hubert Isbill W. M. Campbell Isbill Hugh Blair Buckner Orphans Home Dallas Carl Bradford W. E. Knowles Clayton Hopkins Grady Cotton Aubrey Shoemake M. C. Far

Twenty-Thirty Club Applies for Pecos Chapter Charter

Twenty Pecos men become charter members of the Pecos 20-30 Club with Forrest Barnett as president. A formal dinner dance and charter presentation are planned for Saturday March 2 at Green Gable followed by a public dance at the Oasis. Dr. Jim Camp is slated as guest speaker at the today luncheon on blood donation. Charter members include Joe Robinson Joe Hager Joe Stanley Bill Morrow Ray Brown Ralph Williams Archie Scott and others.

Pecos Green Gable the Oasis Jim Camp National Association of Joe Robinson Joe Hager Joe Stanley Bill Morrow Ray Brown Ralph Williams Archie Scott W. L. Card Truett Peer Harrison Beauchamp M. A. Dardin Jiggs Dinwiddie Andy Scurlock Robert D. Penn Woodrow Graham Paul Floyd Harold Boreland Harley Williams Forrest Barnett Hollis Galloway

Mrs J W Humphries Dies After Fall In Texas

Mrs J W Humphries is reported dead after a fall that caused a broken leg.Her daughter Mrs R N Couch returned this week from Point Texas where she was summoned by the illness and death. Humphries had visited Pecos often in former years and left many friends.

R. N. Couch Point Texas J. W. Humphries Humphries Pecos

Christian Circle Hosts Bible Study at Bowles Home

Mrs. E. G. Bowles hosted Circle No. 3 of the Christian Council at her home Tuesday. Mrs. Larry Ladd gave the devotional and Mrs. Ted Johnston led the Bible study. Present were Mrs. Ted Johnston, Mrs. Gladys Speck, Mrs. W. R. Cook, Mrs. A. D. Kirklin, Mrs. Larry Ladd, Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh, Mrs. M. C. Glover, and Mrs. E. G. Bowies.

E. G. Bowles Circle No. 3 The Christian Council Larry Ladd Ted Johnston Gladys Speck W. R. Cook A. D. Kirklin Gene Rumbaugh M. C. Glover E. G. Bowies

When refilling shock absorbers use only new fluid

Guidance notes that new hydraulic fluid must be used when refilling automobile shock absorbers to ensure proper performance and avoid contamination from old fluids. This precaution helps prevent internal wear and inconsistent damping.

Miss Mary Self Weds Archie Scott In Fort Worth Ceremony

Miss Mary Self daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Self of Grape Vine Texas married Archie Scott in Fort Worth Sunday morning at 8 oclock in the bride’s aunt home. Dr L D Anderson officiated. The couple left for a wedding trip to San Antonio and Del Rio before returning to Pecos where they reside.

Mary Self Archie Scott Fort Worth J. D. Self Grapevine Texas F. J. Albrecht L. D. Anderson San Antonio del Rio

Mrs Whittenberg to Celebrate 90th Birthday in Pecos

Mrs. W. A. Whittenberg of Pecos turns 90 today and will be guest of honor at a party hosted by Circle No 1 of the Methodist Missionary Society. Circle leader Mrs. Joe Hollebeke organized the event as neighbors note she has spent 31 years of her 90 in Pecos and she has five children in Pecos Fort Davis Blair Oklahoma and San Antonio.

W. A. Whittenberg Pecos Whittenberg Circle No. 1 Methodist Missionary Society Joe Hollebeke Allie Coon Walter Whittenberg Oscar Medley

Recital Postponed Amid Illness of Students

Miss Alyce Clyde Brophy postponed her mid winter dance recital indefinitely due to illness among many students. Further announcements will follow. Mr. and Mrs. C F Weddington returned from Houston after several days on business and visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Hill D Hudson came back from Dallas for business and friends. Mrs. J B Woolfolk visited El Paso for business and friends. Mrs. J P Donnell returned from Abilene to care for her seriously ill father. H E Hill of Dallas, executive secretary of the Retail Furniture Association of Texas, was a Pecos business visitor Wednesday.

Alyce Clyde Brophy School of the Dance Mrs. C. F. Weddington Houston Hill D. Hudson Dallas J. B. Woolfolk el Paso H. E. Hill Retail Furniture Association of Texas Pecos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell Mary Katherine Toliver Association B A. Toliver Firestone Pecos, Texas Hastings Pryor Auto Supply Mrs. Leroy Randall W. E. Hamil Mrs. Henderson O.E.S Ted Eas Ipana Children’s Wool Chamberlain BEN Franklin Stores Agaris Gateway Hotel Saso PASO Christian Circle Hears Bible Study Nucraft Pecos High School John Tarleton College Security State Bank of Mrs. Scott Men’s Unions Penney’s Abilene Aed
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