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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1936

Page

5

Pecos PTA News Notes Milestones and Upcoming Plays

The Pecos P T A meets in the high school auditorium January 6 with about fev parents present. Officers report a $135 balance. Plans for two plays in late January and February are discussed, with committees named for costumes and executive skits. Membership sits at 178 as Mrs. Davis departs for Douglas Arizona. thirteen members report illness.

Parent Teacher Association High Coor Fevsty Marion Slack Ey. Serimshire Jans Ag Jay J. B. Donnell Saragosa Clarence Fell N. F. Chapman Ri. Titus Henry Russell H. P. Davis Milton Wadley Leslie Bevill W. B. Bessent E. J. Cox Martin Michel Charles Fitzgerald Will Glasscock C. L. Valliant J. P Douglas Ariz P. T.A Kenneth Slack T. Collier J. B. Woolfolk C. E. Armstrong R. L. Toll Ted Johnston

Baptist Missionary Society Circles Schedule Meetings

The Central Circle met at Mrs. H J Henderson home with Mrs G C Parker presiding. They planned a covered dish lunch and sewing garments for Buckner orphan home. East and West Circles held devotionals and outlined year’s work with greetings to Edna Haris and upcoming meetings scheduled.

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church H. J. Henderson G. C. Parker B. A. Toliver R. V. Nabers Barney Hubbs McKinnis West Circle Baptist Missionary Society H. H. Johnson

Mrs Lundin Visits Pecos With Red Bluff Relative

Mrs. Andrew Lundin of Red Bluff spent Wednesday in Pecos with their mother Mrs J F Boss.

Andrew Lundin Red Bluff Pecos J. F. Boss

Mrs J F Ross Confined at Home with Bad Cold

Mrs. J F Ross is confined to her home due to a bad cold. The item notes her illness and homebound status in a concise society notice typical of local pages.

Pecos Methodist Church To Hold A School For Christian Workers

The First Methodist Church of Pecos announces a five day School for Christian Workers starting Sunday January 19 with sessions at 4 30 PM and 7 PM. Three courses cover Children's Division work, church governance, and world mission education. Credits toward the Christian Workers Diploma, enrollment open to anyone 16 and older with no charge except text materials.

Pecos First Methodist Church Thorugh R. H. Lewelling Fort Worth G A. Schlueter Board of Education New Mexico World Mission of the Christian Religion R. F. Davis First Methodist Alpine Conference Board of Christian Education Christian Workers Scrimshire Guy E. Walker Airs Benah J. Wilson Hollis Smith Vida Pruett Hedgpeth Elmer Wadley Lillie Poe Friends of the Church

Corsage From Manahans Finishes Evening Gown Look

The final touch to the evening gown is a corsage chosen from Manahans. The accessory adds a refined floral accent to complete the formal ensemble.

Manahans

Moonahans Open Tournament Against Monahans

Pecos battles Monahans at 1:00 PM in Odessa invitation tournament opening game. Coaches Withers and Holcomb lead the Pecos team, departing for Odessa at 11:00 AM today.

Withers Holcomb Odessa

Landi Defends Highbrow Image Ahead of Paramount Drama

Elissa Landi, star with Paul Cavanagh Frances Drake and Kent Taylor in Without Regret, rejects being deemed intellectual. She notes her novels such as Ances tor reach best seller status while her latest film at the Grand Theatre is Harold Young directed and features Landi in a dramatic tale of a wife facing scandal and danger.

Elissa Landi Paramount Paul Cavanagh Frances Drake Kent Taylor Grand Theatre Miss Landi Hollywood Harold Young

Tourism Meeting Aims To Boost Pecos Traffic

A Brandon hotel gathering tonight at 7 20 p m invites residents to discuss guiding tourist traffic through Pecos on Highway 50 amid rumors of a north parallel cut off. The meeting emphasizes practical ideas and neighborhood cooperation to address a serious regional issue.

Brandon Hotel Highway 50 Pecos

Jamison Couple Return to Houston After Holidays

Mr and Mrs Marvin Jamison return home to Houston after spending the holidays with Mrs John Lilley.

Marvin Jamison Houston John Lilley

Pecos Tournament Plans Include Fourteen Teams

Plans for Pecos's second invitation basketball tournament advance with 14 of 17 invited teams confirming entries. Schools listed include Van Horn Toyah Fort Davis Balmorhea Mentone Wink Kermit Fort Stockton Barstow Pyote Monahans Odessa Crane and Midland. Lodging for eight players and a coach within 50 miles is arranged in Pecos homes. Awards include a 21 inch trophy a silver basketball and gold basketballs for entrants. The Silk Dry Goods Co window will display awards next week and the school band will perform during finals on Saturday night.

van Horn Toyah Fort Davis Balmorhea Mentone Wink Kermit Fort Stockton Barstow Pyote Monahans Odessa Crane Midland Pecos Arived Silk Dry Goods Co

Current Events Studied By Club Resumes Meetings

The Twentieth Century Club resumed after holidays at Miss Margaret Daniel’s home with nearly full membership. Members discussed Current Thought, the Book of the Month Club, the New Deal’s popularity, and the Italian Ethiopian War causes. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Marion Slack’s home after the City Federation meeting.

Twentieth Century Club Margaret Daniel Toliver Kimbrough Marion Slack

Pioneer Cowmen Meet At Dinner In Pecos reminiscence event

A New Year dinner at Mrs. Callie Ross home honored Jess White of Roswell New Mexico a cow puncher from Pecos days. Attendees recalled memories and photos were taken the group average age 67 years. Others present included John DeRacy Bentone Stone Bill Oden and more. Hospital and illness notes follow with local residents cited.

Callie Ross John DeRacy Jess White Roswell N. M Pecos Bentone Stone Bill Oden Jess Heard Crawley Oates John Camp Henry Slack Ross Werbert Holloway Sweetland George Ross Suzanne Buddy Hardin Ross Bill Ross Jr Leslie Bevill

Peggy Laird Recovers From Throat Infection

Peggy Laird the young daughter of Mrs. Marion Ailes has been ill with a throat infection but shows marked improvement and is now much better.

Peggy Laird Marion Ailes

Mr and Mrs Earl Bell Return From Coast Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Bell came back Saturday after several weeks away at the coast.

Mrs. Earl Bell

Saragosa PTA council meeting reports progress and attendance

The Reeves-Loving county council of the PTA met in Saragosa with forty five members present. The session opened at 10 30 a.m. with Abide with Me. Treasurer reports sixteen dollars on hand. Mrs. Cooper of Mentone read revised by laws adopted. Several officers changed and reports urged. An informal round table and parliamentary drill followed lunch served by the Saragosa PTA. The afternoon featured a parenthood test and talks on school attitudes toward Mexican people and art in the school. Seven Pecos members attended. The meeting adjourned at 3 30 p.m. God be with you till we meet again.

Reeves-Loving Cooper Mentone H. P. Davis Pecos Humane Education I. R.titus Louise Johnson Saragosa N. F. Chapman Clarence Beell Clarence Bell Cook Leslie Bevill Mesdames I. R. Titus Henry Russell Milton Wadley Marion Slack

Local Council Set to Meet in March with Balnerhea Hostess

N. F. Chapman announces the executive committee will meet the first Saturday in March. The next full council gathering is scheduled for the last Saturday in March with Balnerhea as hostess.

Balnerhea

Mrs Milford Howard and Mrs Jim McCutcheon Visit Davis Mountains

Mrs Milford Howard and Mrs Jim McCutcheon were guests Wednesday at the Jack McCutcheon ranch in the Davis Mountains, enjoying a day on the ranch.

Milford Howard Jim McCutcheon Jack McCutcheon Davis Mountains

Miss Julia Williams Returns From Dallas Visit

Miss Julia Williams came back last week from Dallas and spent Christmas in Ardmore Oklahoma with relatives.

Julia Williams Dallas Ardmore Oklahoma

Proud parents welcome Jimmie Ray Horn

Mr. and Mrs. John Horn are proud parents of a son, Jimmie Ray, born January 8. Mother and baby are doing nicely and John is about to get back to earth.

John Horn Jimmie Ray John

Miss Caroline Sullivan Returns to El Paso After Visit

Miss Caroline Sullivan arrived back in El Paso Saturday following a holiday visit with friends.

Caroline Sullivan el Paso

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Radio Broadcast

Reverend Wilbur M. Turner presides at 9 45 A M Sunday School led by J BP Donnell with morning service at 11 A M and evening worship at 7 30 P M A Baptist Training Class at 6 30 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M Sunday preaching service broadcast on KIUN radio station and 11 O clock service added details

Wilbur M. Turner J. BP. Donnell KIUN

St Catherine's Mass Times Announced For Church Year

St Catherine's Catholic Church releases mass schedule: Sundays in June through September at 7 40 and October through May at 8 30. L de Bruyere D Lit.

ST. Catherine’s Catholic Church L. de Bruyere D. Lit

Church Schedule At First Christian Church

A.G. Abbott is pastor. Bible School at 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A.M. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 P.M. Evening Service at 7:30 P.M. Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesday at 7:30.

Christian Endeavor

First Methodist Church Service Schedule

The church lists the weekly program with Church School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M Epworth Leagues 7 P M Evening Worship 8 P M Mid Week Prayer Service Web 8 00 P M and Choir Practice Thursday 8 00.

Epworth

Episcopal Service at St Mark's Pecos This Sunday

The regular Episcopal services at St. Mark's Church Pecos will be held this Sunday evening at 7 30. All persons are cordially invited.

St. Mark’s Church Pecos

Assembly of God Church Services Announced

Assembly of God Church led by H. A. Baird schedules Sunday school at 11:00 morning worship at 9:00 AM prayer service Monday at 9, Sunday evening service at 8, Bible study Wednesday at 7, and Saturday evening evangelical service.

Assembly OF God Church H. A. Baird

Bible study and services at local Church of Christ

The Church of Christ announces a broadcasting series on Some Things We Believe over KIM starting Monday night October 21 at 8:15. Services include Bible study at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Young Folk class at 6:45 p.m. midweek service Wednesday and Ladies Bible class Thursday. Minister E R Watson.

Kim

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

John W. Byrd serves as pastor at First Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning service at 11:00 a.m. faith group FP Y B F meets at 6:30 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pecos P.T. A Kassell L. A. Schmidt, Jr Jessie Sue Armeny Kil Ross David Alan Smith Aye J. Roy Morrion Frank Slackave Lewis Shmidt Henry MLO Reneved Johnston Miss Chopin Miss Armstrong May Buchanan Edna Haris Mesdames Wayne Carlisle R. 8. Johnson Phil Payne McAkinnis Frank Joplin Will Cowan G. B. Bowden Marvin Cowan Herbert Hollo Pecos Cleaners Milady Olympia London Joe B. Scrimshire Moonahans Tor Anna Davis J. L. Moore Laura Lou Johnston Saragosa P.ta Boyd Nat Gunter Perry Stigler Lillie Cole Wylie Sue Cole First Baptist Church Levening Traching First Christian Church A. G. Abbott Bible School Episcopal Church Er Service Church OF Christ Y. Mm Ladies Bible E. R. Watson First Presbyterian Church John W. Byrd Pecos Mercantile Company Mercantile Institution of Service Pecos, Texas
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