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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

5

Miss Cathryn Douglas Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Cathryn Douglas guest of honor at a Monday shower hosted by Mrs. Albert Sisk and co hosts. She will wed Dr. Glenn Stone of Monday Texas next Saturday January 9. Family noted no town wedding invitations. Guests enjoyed games readings and gifts with a light ice cream cake refreshment.

Cathryn Douglas Albert Sisk Douglas Glenn Stone Texas A. c. Douglas R. Henry Blackwell J. Roy Spence Aileen Love Bill Ross Edgar A. Guest Grace Nell Crowell C. R. Ailes

Adlerika Advertisement Claims Quick Gas Relief

A Sanders Drug Store ad touts Adlerika as a remedy for gas causing chest pressure. It promises one dose relieves stomach gas and cleanses both upper and lower bowels.

Adlerika Sanders Drug Store

Tennis Surges as England Sees Over Three Million Players

A report notes tennis is England's most popular sport with more than 3 million people playing. The statistic highlights widespread participation and growing interest in the game across the country.

England

Methodist Youth Rally Planned in Pecos

The Rev. Joe B. Scrimshire of El Paso announced a Pecos youth rally tied to the national Methodist Youth Crusade to begin January 31. Dallas pastor Dr. Marshall T. Steel will speak at the Pecos event, expected to draw youths from about 20 area churches at the local Methodist church. The crusade aims to involve over a million young people nationwide with over 200 speakers delivering rallies in central points. Pecos was chosen as the regional rally site.

Joe B. Scrimshire el Paso Pecos Marshall T. Steel Highland Park Methodist Church Dallas Methodist Church Scrimshire

Recent Bride Feted At Shower In Nabers Home

Mrs. Ralph C. Holmes a recent bride was guest of honor at a Thursday shower hosted by Mrs. Clyde Bennett and assisted by Miss Ouida Hendon in the Nabers home. Forty guests attended as Mrs. Holmes received many gifts for herself and her apartment. Before marriage in December she was Miss Myrtle Crum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crum.

Ralph C. Holmes R. V. Nabers Clyde Bennett Ouida Hendon

Barstow businessman Charlie Miller visits Pecos this week

Charlie Miller of Barstow traveled to Pecos for a business visit this week, engaging with local firms and exploring potential collaborations.

Charlie Miller Barstow Pecos

Reverend Harrison Reviews Slatterly Novel Before City Club

Rev. Oliver Harrison, pastor, delivered a review of Margaret Slatterly's Thy Kingdom Come But Not Now to a large gathering of City Federation of Women's Clubs members. The review depicted Boston slums and aristocratic indifference, with Mrs. J. W. Brooks presiding. Club business followed, including officer changes: Mrs. Harold McNew resigned as second vice president and program chairman, Mrs. Harry Pryor moved up, and Mrs. Hilliard Camp was named to fill the term.

Oliver Harrison Margaret Slatterly City Federation of Women's Clubs J. W. Brooks Federation Rev. Harrison Harold McNew Harry Pryor Brooks Hilliard Camp

United Dry Goods Executives Visit Pecos

N B Krupp and George Bloomberg of El Paso presidents of United Dry Goods Co visited Pecos this week. They conferred with local United manager Bill Turpin about increasing Pecos store stock for a strong 1939 business year.

N. B. Krupp George Bloomberg el Paso The United Dry Goods Co Pecos Bill Turpin United

Delegates From Seventeen Towns Attend Meeting

The Worker's Conference of the Pecos Valley Association met at the First Baptist Church with over 200 delegates from 17 towns. Morning talks covered church leadership and renewal, followed by a Mexican dinner and two afternoon reports and a sermon on souls and revival.

M. M. Fulmer Alpine J. A. Kidd Leon Frazier Monahans S. F. Marsh Fort Stockton Pentecost Clyde Childers Ozona Pecos Toyah Barstow Pyote Penwell Wink Kermit Abilene Sanderson McCamey Crane Royalty Iraan Wickett Grandfalls

First Methodist Missionary Tea Of Year At Wilcox Home

The monthly Methodist missionary tea was hosted at Mrs. Roy Wilcox's home with leaders including Mrs. J. H. Bonarden guiding the program and Mrs. Elmer Wadley new president outlining aims for the year. Music was provided by pianist Heard Reynolds as members listed include Elmer Wadley Hugh Valliant Lena Stephen Emma Boles and many others.

Emma C. Boles Lewis Thomas B. A. Oden Heard Reynolds Edwin Finley Hollis Smith Roy Holloway W. A. Hendrick Leslie F. Bevill Bill Ross, Jr R. C. Rumbaugh Elmer Wadley J. F Ben F. Mabe J. E. Couch C. D. Ailes George Ross Albert Sisk R. Henry Blackwell J. Roy Spence Louise Johnson Mary Sanders Armenia Ragsdale Mary Katherine Toliver Evelyn Heard Nancy Jones Dean McCall Betty Bassett Warren Collings Sara Ann Goodwin Willie C. Austin May Jar Wilcox Home Hugh Valliant Roy Wilcox J. H. Bonarden Tena Adams W. W. Runnels Lena Stephen Emma Boles Max Krauskopf J. C. Hollebeke W. A. Hendricks A. C. Connell W. W. Sample Dale Sadberry Tom Freize J. T. McMahan

Auxiliary Studies Evangelism Method at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Auxiliary met for Personal Evangelism study and Bible study on Philippians using The Radiant Heart. Led by Mrs. Milford Howard, plans were set for a church school of missions nightly January 30 to February 3. Attendees included Mrs. Swineheart, Mrs. Eddins, Mrs. Pruett Jr., and others.

Woman's Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church Philippians Costen J. Harrell Milford Howard Church School of Missions M. L. Swineheart Carl Eddins T. B. Pruett, Jr Dave Wood Bozeman Harold Tips John Lilley J. A. Crane Maggie Rose John Byrd John Correll John Wallace Ken Bowser George Maley

Ragsdale Attends Hicks Rubber Co Meeting

W. W. Ragsdale of Ragsdale Service Station attended Hicks Rubber Co dealers meeting in Big Spring last week. The meeting outlined the company's 1939 program and plans for members.

Ragsdale W. W. Ragsdale Hicks Rubber Co Big Spring

Sunset executives in Pecos and El Paso on business

Al Brady acting general manager of Sunset Truck Lines visited Pecos this week on business. Milton Feinberg who bought the West Texas Refinery tanks and equipment handled matters in El Paso last weekend.

al Brady San Angelo Sunset Truck Lines Pecos Milton Feinberg West Texas el Paso

Band Mothers Club Plans Gift Tea For May Honors

Members of the Band Mothers Club met at the high school and approved plans for a gift tea honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. May. Committees were named for decorations refreshments gift table and banquet duties and details for the Firemen's Banquet menu were assigned.

Mother's Club Wesley C. May G. C. Parker Roy Howell John Oglesby

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support

The Loring family and relatives express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kind words and deeds during their recent sorrow. They note the burden of loss was lightened by generosity from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Loring and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Loring, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Faris, and Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Loring.

Marvin Loring Clarence Loring T. H. Faris B. K. Loring

Mrs Geo Fletcher Honored At Shower In Town

Mrs George Townley and Miss Odessa Wilson hosted a shower Tuesday evening honoring Mrs George Fletcher. Guests enjoyed games and a generous array of gifts presented to the honoree.

Geo. Fletcher George Townley Odessa Wilson George Fletcher Robert Valliant Frank Joplin Rex Havis Clyde Bennett Henry Dinghee Bob Dean D. E. Bond Halla Bryan Otho Ligon Cecil Taylor Dorothy Dean Ben Colwell Kyle Biggs Fletcher Townley Miss Wilson

Mrs Heminway Visits Carlsbad Family Friends

Mrs. A. H. Heminway of Carlsbad New Mexico spent the week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell and family, sharing time with local friends.

A. H. Heminway Carlsbad, N. M Mrs. Clarence Bell

Ladies vacation at Green McCombs ranch in Guadalupe Mountains

Mrs J G Love Mrs J B Heard and Miss Evelyn Heard spent last weekend at the Green McCombs ranch in the Guadalupe mountains. Mrs Dewey Richburg and children returned home with them.

J. G. Love J. B. Heard Evelyn Heard Green McCombs Ranch Guadalupe Mountains Dewey Richburg

Former Members Are Honor Guests At Annual Gumbo

Pecos Study Club held its annual gumbo supper with former members Miss Mary Ward and Mrs. A D Eady as guests of honor. Mrs J B Woolfolk received a club purse in appreciation for her years as sponsor. Bridge and chinkercheck entertained, aided by Mrs W W Runnels and Miss Marguerita Woolfolk. numerous guests from Temple Roanoke La and local names attended.

Pecos Mary Ward Twentieth Century Club A. D. Eady J. B. Woolfolk Bridge and Chinkercheck Marguerita Woolfolk Miss Ward Temple Eady Roanoke Harrison Beauchamp Halla Bryan Bill Collie Jugg Tum Bob Dean George Fletcher Earnest Hunt Buck Jackson W. E. Kelly Byron Lackey Harry Ross Joe Roy Smith John Renken Wesley McCree Norman Eisenwine Nell Betty Anderson Dean McCall Mary Katherine Toliver Armenia Ragsdale Rose Marie Rutledge Beverly Vaughn

Ingrown Toenails Tied to Body Fever in Health Warning

Medical guidance links ingrown toenails to systemic fever when infection spreads. Doctors urge care for severe pain redness swelling and signs of spreading infection and recommend prompt treatment to prevent serious complications.

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Kayser Department Store Harrison Miss Slatterly Chronicle Boston T. Y. Casey Sunset Head Band Mothers Club Marident H. L. Holloway Vin Cowan Lee Johnson Alex D. Haynes J. P. Donnell H. D. Hardy Pecos FurNiture Co Iica Jardinieres Swedish Steel Sherrod
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