Eighth Grade Commencement Sets 22 Members for High School
The junior high’s first graduating class holds commencement at 10 this morning for 22 students. Miss Beverly Vaughan assists with the processional. Rev J A Fry offers invocation. Laura Lou Johnson performs Spanish Dance. Zelma Lee and Melba Kelton present solos. R S Sullivan presents diplomas as J W McCutcheon gives class creed. class song closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Vaughan
J. A. Fry
Laura Lou Johnson
Zelma Lee
Melba Kelton
J. W. McCutcheon
R. S. Sullivan
Mrs. Gage Van Horn Hosts Bible Circle Meeting
Mrs. A. G. Van Horn welcomed Circle No. 2 of the Christian Council at her home for a Bible study. Mrs. W. D. Bennett delivered the devotional and Mrs. H. L. Magee led the mission study lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. van Horn
Circle No. 2
The
Christian Council
W. D. Bennett
H. L. Magee
Real estate ads list urban rental and farm acreage
For Rent Modern four room apartment at 6th and Bois d Arc by Mrs A R Copen. For Sale multiple properties on Pecos River Toyah Creek and nearby irrigated farm land including a pumping plant and income from three apartment buildings. E L Stratton Courtney Hotel handles listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bois d’ Arc
A. R. Copen
SAIE
Pecos River
Toyah Creek
Me. E. L. Stratton
Courtney Hotel
Elementary PTA Funds Metronoscope Purchase Plan
The elementary PTA voted to buy a metronoscope, an electrical reading machine, to support drill work and eye motion training in reading. Priced at 381 dollars, the device will be retained by the school, with a committee formed to raise funds for payments. The project aligns with National Thrift Week as Rev. Milton F. Hill spoke on thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elementary Parent-Teacher Association
Executive Council
Ted Johnston
C. A. Daniel
Jesse W. Bush
General Association
Dean McCall
Beverly Vaughan
Milton F. Hill
Reeves-Loving PTA Council To Convene
Members of the Reeves-Loving Parent-Teacher Association county council will meet in Pecos Saturday, January 27 at the high school. Mrs. Henry Bowie of El Paso will speak on Problems during the afternoon session, with a Winkler County health unit representative discussing Community Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA Council
Reeves-Loving Parent-Teacher Association County Council
Pecos
Henry Bowie
el Paso
Winkler County Health Unit
J. C. Wilson
J. T. Schrock
Gladys McKelvey
Gene Rumbaugh
E. Y. Buchanan
Aileen Love
Pecos School
Kountz Family Holds Fifth Annual Reunion Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Kountz of Balmorhea hosted relatives at a January annual reunion dinner. Attendees included extended kin of the late C. C. Kountz of Reeves County such as Hez Kountz W C Kountz Jim Ross Gould Meier Van Horn Buchanan Hart and Laird Ailes among others from Balmorhea Pecos and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Kountz
Balmorhea
Kountz
C. C. Kountz
Reeves County
Hez Kountz
W. C. Kountz
Chris
Van
A. J. Hart
Pecos
Hearing on James C. Wilson as Balmorhea Trustee
Notice to creditors stockholders and SEC that a hearing will be held February 19 1940 at 10 AM in El Paso Texas United States District Court to determine objections to the retention of James C Wilson as Trustee in the Balmorhea Livestock Company bankruptcy. The order issued December 22 1939 by Judge Charles A Boynton requires this hearing and publication in The Pecos Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Securities and Exchange Commission
Charles A. Boynton
District Court of the United States
Western District of Texas
Pecos
Balmorhea Livestock Company
James C. Wilson
Texas
United States
el Paso
Reeves County
Mrs G C Parker Leads Baptist Women Meeting
Mrs G C Parker president conducted the business session of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union executive board as members and five co hosts attended a luncheon at Mrs H L Holloway’s home. Plans were made for a missionary tea on January 30 and for the district workers conference in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Parker
Baptist Women's Missionary Union Executive Board
Barney Hubbs
W. M. Turner
E. B. Kiser
B. A. Toliver
Circle Nine Holds Meeting At Mrs Kirklin Home
Nine members attended Tuesday as Mrs. A. D. Kirklin hosted Group 3 of the Christian Ladies' Council. Mrs. Ted Johnston led the afternoon Bible lesson with attendees including Mrs. E. G. Bowles and Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Kirklin
Christian Ladies’ Council
Ted Johnston
E. G. Bowles
Gene Rumbaugh
Gladys Speck
M. C. Glover
Elmer Johnson
W. R. Glasscock
Larry Ladd
Card of Thanks for Billie Mae Moorhead Needles
The Moorhead Needles family expresses gratitude for flowers, words of sympathy, and the sacred friendship shown in their time of grief. They thank Mrs. T. Y. Moorhead and family, Mrs. H. C. Zimmer and family, Mrs. Maxine Lay, and Mrs. Dead Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Mae Moorhead
T. Y. Moorhead
H. C. Zimmer
Maxine
Dead Nichols
Auxiliary Meets For Bible Study
Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary gathered at the church on Tuesday afternoon for Bible study. Mrs. R. E. Booker led the Personal Workers group on Evangelism, while Mrs. John Wallace led Bible study with the topic Witnessing from the Gospel of John. Present were numerous named members and a visiting Mrs. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
R. E. Booker
John Wallace
T. B. Pruitt
Bike Simmons
John Lilley
Maggie Rose
J. A. Crane
Christian Church Observes Brotherhood Night Dinner
About 100 people gathered at the First Christian Church for Brotherhood Night part of the Disciples of Christ observance. Local program included a men's quartet and an address by Oliver Harrison broadcast on KIU, plus the Brotherhood Interview highlighting global church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Ralph Williams
Wesley May
Charles Seybert
Bob Cusick
Oliver Harrison
KIU
Brotherhood
First Silver Tea Of Year For Methodist Women Held
The Women's Christian Service unit of Methodist women hosted the annual silver tea at Mrs. Roy Wilcox’s home with co hosts aiding. Members pledged support for local and connectional work as Mrs J H Bonarden led the service and notes from Miss Belle Harris Bennett and other leaders were discussed. The group invited the New Mexico Conference to Pecos for April 2 to 4 and elected Mrs John J Ivy local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Service
Methodist
Roy Wilcox
Edwin O. Finley
R. Henry Blackwell
Hugh Valliant
Dale Sadberry
J. H. Bonarden
Heard
M. D. Bell
Miss Bennett
Tom Freese
New Mexico
Pecos
C. S. Walker
Albuquerque
Southern Methodist
New Methodist Church
Albert Sisk
John J. Ivy
Council of Church Women
Bell
Eastern Star Meet Set For Monday In Pecos
Pecos Chapter No 81 O E S will hold its second stated meeting of the month next Monday January 22 at 730 pm Members invited Mrs Luella Hubbs associate matron will preside in the absence of Mrs Aliie Rhea Beck worthy matron Hollis Smith worthy patron will preside jointly with Mrs Hubbs Pearl Nabers will discuss constitution phases for special study A district school of instruction for Section 9 will be held in Barstow with 11 chapters co hosting The event on April 11 will feature Mrs Freda Barnhard and other grand officers as special guests Basilisk lizards of Central America can run erect on a stream surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Luella Hubbs
Aliie Rhea Beck
Hollis Smith
Hubbs
Pearl Nabers
Barstow
Freda Barnhard
The
Order In
Texas
Esther Baldwin
Avora Owens
Hazel McDonald
Mrs Hal Arthur to Play Special Music at Church
Mrs Hal Arthur will play violin at the Christian Church service at 11 o'clock morning. Rev Oliver Harrison will deliver the sermon with the topic Repair Your Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Arthur
The
Christian Church
Suutt
Oliver Harrison
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W. W. Munn
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Monroe Kerr
B. A. Oden
H. P. Davis
Henry Sanders
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Ida Hines
J. T. Hughes
Heard Reynolds
T. J. Smith
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W. W. Sample
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R. C. Rumbaugh
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Ann Smith
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Credit Association
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Pryor Auto Supply
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