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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

5

Honor s At Joint Meeting By Local Associations

A joint meeting honored members including P. Bryan and Mrs. Jo Camp with remarks and songs. The event featured "A Little Child Shall Lead Them" sung by Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh and "Camel Train" piano solo by Robert Lewis, a Beverly Vaughan student. Hostesses were Mrs. Allen Mepham and Mrs. R. F. Kirby of the hospitality committee.

P. Bryan Jo Camp Bill Daughtery John Horn Harry Ross R. C. Lovelace Virgil Campbell Lee Johnson C. A. Daniel Lawson Goodrich Henry Russell Congress Gene Rumbaugh Robert Lewis Beverly Vaughan Allen Meepham R. F. Kirby

Study Notes Brighten Evening with Social Guests

A late article notes guests including Mrs Aston, M Alvey, E L Un and Joes Stevensent at a study party hosted by H L ym. The event features informal chatter and light refreshments, reflecting a cordial neighborhood gathering.

Pecos River Railroad Stockholders and Directors Meeting Notice

Notice of stockholders meeting of Pecos River Railroad Company to be held at its Pecos Texas office on Wednesday March 1 1939 between 10 A M and 4 P M followed by the annual directors meeting immediately after. G C Parker Secretary.

Pecos River

Presbyterian auxiliary meeting lesson by Mrs. R E Booker

The Presbyterian auxiliary met at the church for a program on Personal Work taught by Mrs. R E Booker. Scripture from Romans and Daniel guided the lesson with Philippians study from The Radiant Heart. Present were Mmes R E Booker, John Lilley, Maggie Rose, Bike Simmons, J A Crane, John Byrd, Carl Eddins, Edwins Finley, John Wallace, George Maley, John Correll, Lillie Cole, Milford Howard and Ken Bowser.

Presbyterian Auxiliary R. E. Booker George Maley Christian Education Mmes. R. E. Booker John Lilley Maggie Rose Bike Simmons J. A. Crane John Byrd Carl Eddins Edwins Finley John Wallace John Correll Lillie Cole Milford Howard Ken Bowser

Return of Spring Recital and Fashion Revue Planned

The Return of Spring will be the theme of a joint dance recital and fashion revue on Thursday evening March 2 at the elementary school auditorium. The event starts at 8 o clock with no admission charge and features Alyce Clyde Brophy presenting students from the Alyce Clyde School of Dance. Accompanists are Mrs Bob McProud and Miss Elizabeth Green. Participants include Honey Heiser Anne Richberg Patsy Garrett Pauline Hester Sylvia Ann Tate Joanne Sadberry Beverly Cothrun Christina Williams Wallace Anderson Sarah Sadberry Mary Evelyn Fitzgerald Patricia Pryor Lois Elaine Sherrod Jane Broughton Bettyla Daniel Joan Turney Katherine Dean Susie Ellis Barbara Bodine Beverly Dodson Marylee Kilmer Marjorie Jane McCutcheon Martha Ellis David Allen Smith Bill Smith Al Gene Rumbaugh Bill Kerr and Margie Slack.

Alyce Clyde Brophy Alyce Clyde Honey Heiser Anne Richberg Patsy Garrett Pauline Hester Sylvia Ann Tate Joanne Sadberry Beverly Cothrun Christina Williams Wallace Anderson Sarah Sadberry Mary Evelyn Fitzgerald Patricia Pryor Lois Elaine Sherrod Jane Broughton Bettyla Daniel Joan Turney Katherine Dean Susie Ellis Barbara Bodine Beverly Dodson Marylee Kilmer Marjorie Jane McCutcheon Martha Ellis David Allen Smith Billy Smith al Gene Rumbaugh Bill Kerr Margie Slack

Four Hostesses Color Executive Board Meeting

Mrs. Bob Stephenson and three others hosted the Baptist W M A executive board gathering at Stephenson’s home. The George Washington theme influenced decor with red white and blue candles and miniature hatchet place cards. Officers reported, and plans for a March 10 all day event and school of instruction were discussed.

Bob Stephenson J. C. Buchannan E. B. Kiser Aubrey Shoemake Stephenson Baptist W. M. A. Executive Board George Washington W. M. Turner Kenneth Slack W. P. Fulgim T. Y. Casey W. H. Cowden J. P. Donnell H. L. Holloway

Modern Study Club Discusses Topics

Members of the Modern Study Club heard discussions on guide posts to maturity at their last meeting. Guest Mrs. G. C. Parker spoke on On Fools of Reason plus A Handbook For Successful Living, and Mrs. Joe Mason reviewed Solitary Women Step This Way. O A Davis was elected to membership.

Modern Study Club G. C. Parker Bond Bradford Joe Mason O. A. Davis el Paso John Wallace Harry Pryor Tom Frieze Joe B. Mason W. B. Cummings Hollis Smith W. W. Ragsdale L. H. Nutt, Jr L. A. Binkley Ben Colwell Jimmy Caroline C. A. Daniel Ted Johnston H. L. Holloway Vernon Crawford A. E. Rumbaugh

Elementary PTA Meeting Names Nominating Committee

An elementary PTA business session elected a nominating committee for 1939 40 with Mrs W H Cowden chairing and members Mrs Clarence Bell and Mrs C A Daniel. Miss Armenia Ragsdale opened with the president's message as Miss Jane Guinn's students performed a play.

Elementary Parent-Teacher Association W. H. Cowden Clarence Bell C. A. Daniel Armenia Ragsdale Jane Guinn Jo W. Camp David Allen Smith Washington

Central Circle Has Final Study Chapter

Mrs H J Henderson hosted the Central Circle of the Baptist W M A at her home Tuesday. Mrs B A Toliver opened with prayer and Mrs Kenneth Slack concluded the study in For This Cause. Refreshments were served to members and a visitor and three new members joined.

H. J. Henderson Central Circle of the Baptist B. A. Toliver Kenneth Slack W. H. Cowden G. C. Parker Marvin Cowan C. E. Gann W. P. Fulgin

DeRacy and Crawford Visit El Paso Rodeo

Mr and Mrs Bill DeRacy and Mrs Vernon Crawford returned from El Paso where they attended the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo and visited during the trip.

Bill DeRacy Vernon Crawford el Paso

Pecos Chapter Eastern Star Meeting Planned

The Pecos Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting next Monday at 7 30 PM. Mrs. Sarah Colwell, Worthy Matron, will preside. All Chapter members are urged to attend and all Order members are invited.

Pecos Eastern Star Irs Sarah Colwell Worthy Moon

Earnest Riggs Couple Welcome New Daughter in Pecos Hospital

Mr and Mrs Earnest Riggs of Stockton welcome a baby girl born at a Pecos hospital. The birth marks a joyful addition to the family with local pride in the newborn.

Sfr Earnest Riggs Stockton Pecos Hospital

Hudspeths and Georges Visit In Ville Oregon

Mr and Mrs Claude Hudspeth reside in Ville Oregon and are joined by Mr and Mrs George for a social gathering described in a local society note.

Claude Hudspeth Ine Ville Oregon George

Bright Spring Flowers Remind of Loved Ones

A cheerful reminder to remember someone with cut flowers from Manahan Florist. Send bright blooms to honor a friend or family member this season.

Manahan Florist

Junior Twentieth Club Meets For Furniture Talk

Members of the Junior Twentieth Club gathered Monday evening with Mrs. Byron Lacy hosting. Bob Dean spoke on "History of Wood" and Mrs. Earnest Tyes discussed "Kinds of Wood." Attendees included Mrs. Hallie Brle, Mrs. Bob Jackson, Mr. H. Byron L. McCree, Mr. Nell Betty Armenta, and Ellen C. The notes reflect a lively discussion on antiques and present at the meeting.

Harry Ross Byron Lac Junior Twentieth Club Bob Dean Earnest W. E. Kelly Halla Bob Jackson H. Byron L McCree Nell Betty Armenta Erine Ellen C

Visit Highlights Moves Between El Paso Pecos and Houston

Mrs J C Wilson and son Jim my and Miss Warren Collings spent last weekend in El Paso visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Means and Mr and Mrs Clarence Harper Mrs White Waide was called to Houston last week by the serious illness of her mother Mrs Blum Wood Baldwin Baldwin has been a visitor in Pecos several times and has many friends there

J. C. Wilson Jimmy Warren Collings el Paso Sam Means Clarence Harper White. Waide Houston Blum-Wood Baldwin Baldwin Pecos

Pecos Eastern Star Welcomes District Deputy Matron

Pecos Eastern Star Chapter No 81 held a February 13 meeting at the Masonic Building receiving Mrs Rhoda Kelley District Deputy Matron of Section 9 District 2 Grand Chapter of Texas as representative of Mrs Mildred H Harris Worthy Grand Matron. Fifty visitors attended and a 6 PM dinner at Brandon Hotel honored Mrs Kelley with Valentine decorations and honors for numerous officers and guests.

Pecos Eastern Star Chapter Rhoda Kelley Masonic Building Grand Chapter of Texas Mildred H. Harris Sarah Colwell Brandon Hotel Kelly Valentine Kelley R. Elmer Johnson Allie Rhea Beck Hollis Smith Beulah J. Wilson

Lodge Meeting Notices for Pecos Valley Lodge and Fraternal Bodies

Regular stated meeting Pecos Valley Lodge No 736 AF AM second Tuesday 7 30 pm attendance expected Visitors welcome J N Miller WM W W Ruhlen Sec Knights of Pythias Lodge No 388 meets Mondays 7 30 pm Visitors welcome Jno Oglesby CC IOOF Lodge No 650 meets Fridays 7 30 pm Visitors welcome J T Meadows Grand Noble R T Crist secretary

Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF & AM Knights of Pythias Lodge No Jno. Oglesby, C. C Ioof Lodge No J. T. Meadows Grand Noble R. T. Crist

Woman’s Auxiliary For Pythias Lodge Set for Friday

Realization of a proposal for a woman’s auxiliary to the Pecos Knights of Pythias lodge will come Saturday February 25 when Grand Chief Jeanette Hensley institutes the local order. Mrs Callie Fairley district deputy will be in Pecos for the institution services and will conduct a preliminary meeting Friday night at Mrs George Maley’s home. About 24 women and 17 Knights have signed the charter list which closes Saturday night.

Pecos Callie Fairley George Maley

Methodist Circle Luncheon Sets Yearly Plans

Mrs J H Bonarden hosted Circle No 3 of the Methodist Missionary Society for a covered dish luncheon. After dining, members discussed plans for the year including life parsonage improvements, caring for shut ins, and visits to newcomers. New member Mrs Ott Hinkle joined others.

J. H. Bonarden Circle No. 3 The Methodist Missionary Society Ott Hinkle C. A. Kitsos Hugh Valliant W. W. Sample R. C. Rumbaugh Emma Boles A. C. Donnell Elmer Wadley A. G. Taggart W. W. Runnels

Judge Klaproth and Rio Pecos visitors in Pecos

Midland judge Charles L. Klaproth was in Pecos on Tuesday handling business. Mr and Mrs Polly Hollebeke and daughter, from a New Mexico ranch, were in Pecos on Tuesday for business matters.

Charles L. Klaproth Midland Pecos Polly Hollebeke New Mexico

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. H Udy Christ H. L Esent Mrs. Aston S. Malvey E. L. UN Ben 'Embers Flea Callne Jimson J. H. M. Chmbers Ett Elmer Dunn Star Tires Ragsdale Modern Central Circle Twentieth Century Club Pecos Music Club Alta Turk Ray Cooper Marion Slack Music Club Miss Turk E&w Cannon Towels Cannon Col J. N. Miller Woman’s Auxiliary For Pythias Methodist Circle
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