Modern Study Club Showcases Local Art and Relics
The Modern Study Club featured a display of Pecos and Toyah artists paintings plus Indian and Mexican relics. Notable pieces include 10 paintings by Mrs. Alex D. Haynes and works by Mrs. C. W. Shehane, Mrs. Leslie Bevill, and Rev. Milton F. Hill. The exhibit, praised as one of Pecos’ best, opened with a talk on The Modern Social Trend Expressed in Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Study Club
Clarence Smith
Charles Daniel
Pecos
Toyah
Alex D. Haynes
West Texas
Fort Worth
C. W. Shehane
Leslie Bevill
Milton F. Hill
Davis Mountain
Big Bend
Harry Pryor
R. L. Toll
Joe Rhinehart
C. L. Smith
Tom Freese
Dave Godhicoa
Harper Wicker
Fenton Alley
J. B Woolfolk
Pythian Temple 1939 Report Shows Steady Growth
The Pecos Temple No. 39 Pythian sisters annual report for 1939 details seven ladies and four knights initiated, two quilts delivered to Weatherford Orphans Home, three Grand Temple projects, a school of instruction, and numerous visits and entertainments. Officers were elected and installed including past chief Mrs. Russell Young, chief Mrs. Lawson Goodrich, and other officers, with charter draped in memory of Kathryn Detra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Pythian Sisters
Weatherford
Grand Temple
Mittie Phillis
Jeannette Henseley
Temple
10.C.F. Hall
Marion Slack
Pythias Sisters
Kathryn Detra
Geoge Maley
Russell Youngplood
Lawson Goodrich
Emmett Beauchamp
Ralph Williams
E. E. Crowe
Church of Christ weekly services schedule
Rev. Jas A Fry leads Bible study at 10 a m Sunday with morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 45. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 45. Women’s Bible Class meets Thursday at 3 p m.
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Church OF Christ
Jas. A. Fry
Sunday School Class Chooses Officers For New Year
Members of the Baptist Sunday School business women's class met at Miss Leila Carpenter's home. Myrtle Cowan was elected president, Ruth Newell first vice president, Qwinn Meryl Withers second vice president, Eunice Otto secretary, Leila Carpenter group captain No 1, and Adele Height group captain No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Leila Carpenter
Myrtle Cowan
Ruth Newell
Qwinn Meryl Withers
Eunice Otto
Adele Height
Warren Collings
Barney Hubbs
H. L. Holloway
Toyah Baptist Church Services Schedule
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 o'clock and Morning preaching at 11. Baptist Training Union follows at 7 15. Prayer preaching occurs at 8 15 p m on the second and fourth Sundays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Rev. Milton F. Hill presides with morning worship at 10 a.m. Epworth League for all ages 6:30 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir practice Thursday evening. A cordial welcome to visitors and strangers.
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First Methodist Church
Milton F. Hill
Epworth League
Sunday church services and club schedule
Reverend Oliver Harrison leads Sunday School at 9 45 with Jo W Camp as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55 features a sermon by the pastor. Wranglers Club meets at 6 30 followed by an evening worship at 7 45 with the pastor delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Harrison
Jo W. Camp
Wranglers’ Club
First Presbyterian Church weekly schedule posted
Rev. John W. Byrd prescribes the church timetable: Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning service, 5 p.m. Pioneer Young Peoples meeting, 6 p.m. Senior Young Peoples, 8 p.m. Wednesday choir practice, 8 p.m. worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Byrd
Pioneer Young Peoples’ Meeting
Senior Young Peoples’ Meeting
Important PTA Meeting Scheduled at Elementary School
The elementary school Parent-Teacher Association will meet Monday at 4:00 pm, with an executive council session at 2:30 pm. Mrs. William L. Kerr, president, announced the meetings and urged a large turnout for both sessions to decide important business.
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Parent-Teacher Association
William L. Kerr
Kerr
St Mark's Guild Sponsors Rummage Sale Saturday
Members of St Mark's Guild of the Episcopal Church sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday January 20 in the Zimmer Motor Co building with public invitation to attend.
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St. Mark’s Guild of the Episcopal Church
Zimmer Motor Co
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church Continue
Rev. W. M. Turner, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 p m and evening preaching service at 7 15 o clock at First Baptist Church.
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First Baptist Church
W. M. Turner
Baptist Training Union
Christian Science Sunday Lesson on Sacrament January 14
The article notes a Christian Science service theme Sacrament for Sunday January 14 with Biblical verses from Leviticus Psalms and a reference from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. It highlights the Lord as redeemer and calls for purity and holy living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Egypt
Leviicus
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Toyah Study Club Elects Officers
The Literary Study Club of Toyah held its first meeting of the new year at Mrs. G. S. Hawthorne's home. Officers elected were Mrs. C. W. Shehane president, Mrs. G. S. Hawthorne vice president, Mrs. W. M. Chattam secretary, Miss Kathryn Powell treasurer, Miss Georgia Daniel auditor, and Mrs. A. S. Tinnan parliamentarian. The group studied The American Short Story and reviewed Honolulu by W. Somerset Maugham. refreshments followed.
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Literary Study Club of
Toyah
G. S. Hawthorne
C. W. Shehane
W. M. Chattam
Kathryn Powell
Georgia Daniel
A. 5. Tinnan
Honolulu
W. Somerset Maugham
Visitor Miss Tommyla Sharp Leaves for Paris Texas
Miss Tommyla Sharp, in town two weeks with relatives and friends, departed Friday to return home in Paris Texas.
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Tommyla Sharp
Paris
Texas
Zorina Stars In Grand Show With Eddie Albert At Grand Theatre
The famous Zorina headlines Warner Bros. On Your Toes at the Grand Theatre in Warner Bros. comedy is the main draw while Zorina’s terpsichorean talents provide ballroom entertainment. Eddie Albert supports as the main comedian returning from stage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zorina
Eddie Albert
Alan Hale
Grand Theatre
Warner Bros
New York
Syracuse
Disputed Passage at Grand Theatre
Paramount presents Disputed Passage based on Lloyd C. Douglas with Dorothy Lamour John Howard and Akim Tamiroff in key roles. Lamour plays an American girl raised in China who returns to fall for Howard the medical professor. supporting cast includes William Collier Gordon Jones Key Luke and Judith Barrett.
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Paramount
Grand Theatre
Lloyd C. Douglas
Dorothy Lamour
John Howard
Akim Tamiroff
China
America
Howard
Akin Tamiroff
William Collier
Gordon Jones
Key Luke
Judith Barrett
Kreisler to Perform in San Angelo Concert
Fritz Kreisler, hailed as a leading violinist, will give a concert at San Angelo City Auditorium on January 29. Presented by San Angelo Junior College, it marks his first Southwest appearance. Tickets available by writing W. H. Elkins or Carl Brumbelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Kreisler
City Auditorium
San Angelo
Kreisler
Pecos Girl Enters Business Course in Lubbock
Miss Dorothy Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor of Pecos begins a combined business course at Draughons Business College in Lubbock Texas.
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Pecos
Dorothy Smith
Carl Taylor
Draughon’s Business College of
Lubbock
Weddingtons Return from Greenville Visit
Mr and Mrs C F Weddington who recently moved to Pecos to make their home have returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Greenville.
Garden Club Re Assembly Meeting Buys Roses For Group
Sixteen members of the Merry Home and Garden Club met at Mrs. Downs home for a post holiday re assembly. Mrs. Finley chaired and Mrs. Byrd spoke on rose and garden care. Mrs. Stevenson resigned, a bulk order of 500 first grade roses was approved with distribution by Mrs. Howard. New member Mrs. Stubblefield welcomed. donation to Sul Ross College approved. next meeting set for Jan 22 at Mrs. Kirby. Col Williams Ross paid 653 for a Jenny Lind concert ticket but did not attend.
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Merry Home and Garden Club
Co. M. Downs
C. O. Finley
John Byrd
Bob Stevenson
W. F. Howard
J. P. Stubblefield
Sul Ross College
R. F. Kirby
Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Support
The Camp family thanks friends for sympathy and flowers after their bereavement. They especially acknowledge doctors and nurses at Camp Hospital for their care during the husband and brother’s illness. Mrs. Orrin Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Camp.
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Mrs. Orrin Camp
Mrs
Tom Camp
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E. L. Buchanan
Gene Rumbaugh
Bond Bradford
Vernon Crawford
Morris Jordan
W. B. Cummings
W. W. Ragsdale
A. O. Davis
L. H. Nutt
Hollis Smith
R. A. Roberts
Tom Clemmons
Willie Daniel
Mrs. Daniel
Mr. Finn
E. B. Daniel
Frankfort, Ky
L. W. Anderson
Los Angeles
India
Pythian Temple
Knights of Pythias
First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
PTA
Veron Funeral Home
J. H. Wallace
L. E
Toyah Study Club
San Angelo College
Saoner
Lady Luke
Helen Warner
Lady Luke Foundation
Penney’s
PENNE
Garden Club
William Ross
Jenny Lind
FDIC
Pecos, Texas
WSC
Nation
Priscilla
RONDO
Cretonnes
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