Methodist Youth Crusade Rally Planned Here Next Tuesday
The First Methodist Church will host a West Texas Youth Rally on Tuesday January 31 with Dr. Marshall T Stell of Dallas as guest speaker. Rev Joe B Scrimshire secretary of youth work described aims to inspire Christ centered living and youth leadership while countering totalitarian manipulation of youth. Local leaders praised the nationwide effort and urged participation by Pecos youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Young People
West Texas
First Methodist
Tisps IM
Marshall T. Stell
Highland Park Methodist Church
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Joe B. Scrimshire
Young People’s Work
Pecos
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Scrimshire
Kern
Germany
Hitler
Methodist Church
America
el Paso
Great Commission Theme For Baptist Mission Tea
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union met at Mrs. T. Y. Casey’s home for the monthly tea with East Circle hosting the other groups. The program featured talks on The Great Commission led by Mary Martha Circle members, a devotional by Mrs. W. P. Fulgin, and opening song All Hail The Power. A short business session followed and a refreshment plate was served to numerous group members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Tea
Baptist Women’s Missionary Union
T. Y. Casey
East Circle
W. P. Fulgim
B. A. Toliver
W. W. Ragsdale
Mary Martha Circle
Bond Bradford
Hugh Blair
Carl Bradford
J. C. Buchannan
Mmes
G. C. Parker
E. L. Collings
Marvin Cowan
W. H. Cowden
Barney Hubbs
Will Cowan
Phil Payne
J. C. Wilson
William Garrick
Bob Stevenson
Anna Joplin
Fenton Alley
R. S. Johnson
Claude Anthony
E. B. Kiser
H. H. Johnson
Aubrey Shoemake
W. P. Fulgin
C. L. Elkins
C. E. Gann
H. L. Holloway
W. M. Turner
Jess Grammer
McFadden
L. B. Richardson
J. P. Donnell
W. E. Hamilton
Mrs Alton Reid Honored At Bridal Shower
Mrs Alton Reid nee Mai sie Pouncey was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Jiggs Dinwiddie last Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games and contests and gifts, with refreshments including chicken salad heart shaped sandwiches hot chocolate cakes and olives served to the honoree and a list of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Reid
Maisie Pouncey
Jiggs Dinwiddie
Reid
D. B. Pouncey
Brawley Beauchamp
Morris Colwell
Jimmy Yancy
Raymon Pouncey
Wesley Hart
A. Z. Hart
Harrison Beauchamp
R. T. Stribling
Ralph C. Holmes
Jim Cooksey
G. C. Dinwiddie
Lilian Crum
Hope Armstrong
Ethel Armstrong
Ouida Hendon
Goshen Visitors and Midland Trip Reported
Judge W. A. Davis and Mrs. H. A. Hawks of Goshen Indiana are guests in the home of Capt. and Mrs. M. L. Swinehart. Dr. and Mrs. Byron Lackey made a combined business and pleasure trip to Midland and Big Spring returning home Friday night. Jimmy Cooksey came from Orla Wednesday to visit relatives and handle business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
H. A. Hawks
Goshen, Ind
M. L. Swinehart
Byron Lackey
Midland
Big Spring
Jimmy Cooksey
Orla
Christian Youths To Meet In Pecos
The Youth World Fellowship Meet for West Texas will gather at the Pecos Christian Church on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4. Sixteen youth groups from area churches will participate, with John Davenport of San Angelo as president and Miss Fannie Faye Porter of Colorado as secretary. Dick Jay, formerly of Pecos, is publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth World Fellowship
Christian Churches
West Texas
Christian Church
Sweetwater
Pecos
Woman’s Council
Wrangler’s Club
Mrs Harris Visits Pecos Ties In Marshall
Mrs. R F Harris of Marshall formerly of Pecos spent this week visiting with Mr and Mrs Roger Gallemore, tying together two Texas towns through family ties and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Harris of
Marshall
Pecos
Roger Gallemore
Judge J. B. Woolfolk Visits Toyah Last Friday
Pecos judge J. B. Woolfolk toured Toyah area last Friday calling on residents and observing local affairs. The visit highlighted county courthouse connections and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Woolfolk of
Pecos
Toyah
Mrs. Herschel Woods Honored At Wednesday Shower
Mrs. Herschel Woods was honored at a shower hosted in the home of Mrs. Lillie Wall with co hosts Mrs. Dinty Moore and Mrs. Marvin Clark. Guests listed include Mrs. Bob Wickson, Mrs. Sam Dudley, Mrs. Bet Precht, and others from Kermit Toyah Royalty and Big Spring. The event featured a wishing well gift drawing, a basket of gifts, entertainment by the Moore sisters and refreshments of sandwiches hot chocolate and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Woods
Lillie Wall
Dinty Moore
Marvin Clark
Mrs. Woods
Moore Sisters
Winnie Mae
Myrtle Faye
Margie
Bob Wickson
Sam Dudley
Bet Precht
Sally Bowlin
Elizabeth Raborn
Vic Geise
Kermit
B. B. Breen
Frank Kearney
Ed Otto
Earl Fisher
O. L. Whaley
James Fry
E. O. Reeves
T. J. Smith
Oscar Warren
Lena Bell Newman
Fred Hampton
Vernon Ellis
Charles Lightfoot
Moore
W. A. Gardner
Phyllis Scott
Altha Dudley
Artie Moore
Doug Hart
Toyah
John Neely
Royalty
R. D. Jones
Big Spring
Bank Officers Trip To Kermit On Wednesday
Sam Precht and T H Beau champ presidents and cashiers of the First National Bank made a business trip to Kermit on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Precht
T. H. Beauchamp
First National Bank
Kermit
Violinist Josef Piastro To Perform Here February 8
Internationally known concert violinist Josef Piastro will appear here on Wednesday February 8 under the sponsorship of the Pecos Music Club and the Junior Twentieth Century Club. He has soloed with leading orchestras and appeared at Carnegie and Town Halls in New York City and in Hollywood. The Hollywood Concert Series presents him under manager Robert Hollishead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Piastro
Pecos Music Club
Twentieth Century Club
Mr. Piastro
New York
Carnegie
New York City
Hollywood
Robert Hollishead
Piastro
Pecos
First Baby Thanks Pecos Merchants for 1939 Kickoff
Mr and Mrs Arlen Bowie and Arlene extend gratitude to Pecos merchants for their help in starting 1939. Parents of the First Baby and little Miss First Baby express sincere appreciation for the cooperation and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
1939
Miss
Arlen Bowie
Arlene
Card of Thanks from the MacMahon family
The family of Bill C. MacMahon and his children express deep gratitude to friends for kind words gifts and money donated after a fire destroyed all they owned. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill C. MacMahon
Returns to New York for church education work
Capt. M. L. Swinehart was called to return to New York this week over his duties with the Cooperating Board of Christian Education. He expected to depart late in the week and hoped to finish the assignment and be back in Pecos within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Swinehart
New York
Presbyterian Auxiliary Hosts Linen Shower at Swinehart Home
Members of the Presbyterian auxiliary gathered Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Swinehart's home for a social and a surprise linen shower for the Swineharts in their new residence. Mrs. John Byrd spoke in appreciation before gifts were opened. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including Mrs. Tips, Mr. Wevat, Mrs. Byrd, Circle No. 2 members, and visitors from El Paso, Barstow, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
M. L. Swinehart
Swineharts
John Byrd
Mmes. H. E. Tips
Carl Wevat
John Renken
T. B. Pruett, Jr
Ben Kelly
D. W. Bozeman
John Wallace
Hugh Bryant
Milford Howard
H. G. Meyers
Leo Mears
Jorgenson
C. O. Finley
M. W. Collie
E. Hall
Harry Pryor
R. N. Couch
J. A. Crane
John Lilley
Ken Bowser
C. E. Baze
Allie Coon
John Correll
Maggie Rose
Lillie W
Circle
Century Club Art Program Discussed at Meeting
Eighteen members of the Century Club gathered at Mrs. Hugh Roberson’s home for a regular meeting. Miss Millie Shafer opened with a paper on Romanesque and Gothic Art while Mrs. H. M. E. Jones spoke on the origin of oil paintings and sketches of Italian Masters. Officers for the coming club year were nominated and will be voted on next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Hugh Roberson
Millie Shafer
Four Hostesses Serve Baptist W M A Board Meeting
Mrs Barney Hubbs and three others hosted a luncheon for the Baptist W M A executive board at Mrs Hubbs home on Country Club Drive. A world globe centerpiece and calendar place-cards highlighted officer duties for the year during the business session led by president Mrs B A Toliver. Board members present included G C Parker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Hubbs
Will Cowan
W. E. Hamilton
H. L. Holloway
Baptist
W. M. A. Executive Board
Hubbs
Country Club Drive
B. A. Toliver
G. C. Parker
W. H. Cowden
J. C. Buchannan
W. P. Fulgim
E. B. Kiser
W. M. Turner
J. P. Donnell
Aubrey Shoemake
R. V. Nabors
B. A. Tolliver
Club Meet Hosted by Mrs Wesley McCree Monday Evening
Mrs Wesley McCree will host a Junior Twentieth Century Club meeting Monday evening. Miss Nell Betty Anderson, publicity chairman, announced the event to members. The gathering will be at Mrs McCree's mother Mrs W R Rhodes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley McCree
Twentieth Century Club
Nell Betty Anderson
McCree
W. R. Rhodes
Armstrong Family Visits Relatives in City
Mr and Mrs Chester Armstrong and children Carol Gaye and Michael of Kermit spent Sunday visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Armstrong
Carol Gaye
Michael of
Kermit
SOS Club Plans Public Party to Raise Piano Funds
The SOS Club will host a public party Monday February 13 at the American Legion Hall. Dominoes bridge chinkercheck and other amusements will entertain guests as funds are raised to purchase a piano for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOS Club
American Legion Hall
Appreciation for Pecos Friends After Fire Loss
The notice thanks friends and Pecos businesses for assistance after a house and furniture loss by fire. Special thanks go to L. J. Wood and Guy E. Walker. Also named are Mr. and Mrs. Buford Rowe and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
L. J. Wood
Guy E. Walker
Mr. and
Mrs. Buford Rowe
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Methodist
Mary
Pecos City Bakery
Norma Jean Lusk
Carlsbad
Pat O’brien
Warner Brothers’ Studio
Kathleen Lewis
Surance
Sunset Heights
Ross Boulevard
Oinette
Nagel Lumber Co
Texas
M. L. Swineharts
Century Club
Mrs
H. F. Anthony
Zimmer
Don Padeno
el Norte
Southwest
del Norte
Pasos Finnest
Paso del Norte
Paso
Dean Carpenter
Paul Harvey
Exec
Levine
Pecos Mercantile Co
Department Store
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