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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1938

Page

4

Miss Frances Mitchell Sings in Pecos Concert

The Pecos Missionary Society hosts a classical concert Thursday March 24 at Palace Theatre. Miss Frances Mitchell dramatic soprano will perform at 8 p.m. with Palace donated by Gene Hendon. Mitchell holds a bachelor of music from SMU and has Westminster Choir Princeton ties. She now heads the voice department at Sul Ross and teaches music in Alpine.

The Methodist Missionary Society Frances Mitchell Palace Theatre Gene Hendon Palace Building Miss Mitchell Southern Methodist University Westminster Choir Princeton New Jersey Trinity Methodist Church el Paso Miss Mitcheell Sul Ross Alpine

Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer Observed in Pecos

Members of the Baptist Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary held daily Annie Armstrong week activities at the Pecos church. Mrs I R Titus led the first meeting with The Woman’s Hymn and a program on Preach to the Poor. Other speakers covered evangelism, missions, and Home Mission Board appeals.

Baptist Pecos Annie Armstrong I. R. Titus J. P. Donnell C. E. Armstrong F. W. Kimbrough H. D. Hardy W. H. Cowden Kenneth Slack J. W. Brooks Home _ Boards Department of Evangelism Joe Hudgens Cuba J. F. Frye Home Mission Board

Brontosaurus Reign: 70 Foot Length and 30 Ton Weight

The Brontosaurus of prehistoric times reached about 70 feet in length and weighed as much as 30 tons. It was a herbivore feeding on a vegetarian diet.

Vast number of solar systems similar to ours reported

Astronomers estimate at least 2,000,000 solar systems resemble our own, indicating widespread planetary systems. The claim highlights the abundance of worlds beyond Earth and suggests many could host diverse environments. Further studies aim to refine counts and understand formation processes.

Officers Chosen For Pecos Elementary PTA 1938

The Pecos Elementary and High School Parent-Teacher Associations adopted by laws and elected officers for 1938 at a March meeting at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Henry Russell was named elementary president with Mrs. W H Cowden, first vice president, Mrs. H D Hardy, second vice president, Mrs. Lawson Goodrich secretary and Mrs. E O Finley treasurer. High school officers for 1938-39 were not yet announced as nominees needed more time. Delegates to the district conference in El Paso on April 4-5 were named from both groups.

Pecos Parent-Teacher Association Henry Russell PTA W. H. Cowden H. D. Hardy Lawson Goodrich E. O. Finley High School Association Ted Johnston Marvin Cowan Band Mothers Club R. Henry Blackwell John Byrd H. L. Holloway W. W. Burchard Earl Easterbrook el Paso I. R. Titus Clarence Bell Lee Johnson Russell Youngblood W. B. Burchard Milton Wadley

Young Matrons Form New Baptist Circle

The First Baptist Church young married women met with Mrs. Bond Bradford on Tuesday to reorganize their missionary circle. Mrs. H. D. Hardy was chosen chairman with a slate including Mrs. Jack Blythe as co chairman and Mrs. Malcolm Payne as secretary treasurer. Also named were L. H. Nutt Jr publicity chairman, Milton Wadley stewardship, W. K. Campbell historian, Frank Joplin benevolence, Bond Bradford personal service and Ashley study chairman. Refreshments were served to twelve members and one visitor.

First Baptist Church Bond Bradford H. D. Hardy Jack Blythe Cochairman Malcolm Payne L. H. Nutt, Jr Milton Wadley W. K. Campbell Frank Joplin Ashley

Staff To Attend Gusher Banquet At Grandfalls High

Miss Nell Dezelle sponsor Miss Margaret Simmons editor and Bill Beck business manager will attend a banquet tonight by the Gusher staff Grandfalls high school publication The event celebrates the Gushers second birthday Miss Dezelle Miss Hope Armstrong and Marion Slack attended the first anniversary banquet in Grandfalls last year

Nell Dezelle Margaret Simmons Bill Beck Gusher Grandfalls Gushers Miss Dezelle Hope Armstrong Marion Slack

Central Circle Tuesday program led by Mrs Henry Russell

The Central Circle managed the Tuesday program with Mrs Henry Russell as leader. Devotional by Mrs Russell opened with prayer by Mrs B A Toliver. Members noted include Mrs Lou Duncan and Mrs W H Cowden among many others.

Henry Russell Jacksonville C. E. Gann J. P. Donnell Will Cowan W. H. Cowden Kentucky Mountains Lou Duncan J. C. Wilson B. A. Toliver J. C. Buchanan Joe Hudgens W. E. Hamilton J. W. Brooks L. B. Richardson Kenneth Slack W. P. Fulgim F. V. Kimbrough

Girls Auxiliary and Ambassadors Present Home Missions Program

The Girls Auxiliary and Royal Ambassadors led by Mrs Will Cowan and Miss Helen Toliver presented a Home Missions program on Wednesday evening. Scripture readings, pledges, prayers, and individual program segments by many named participants highlighted faith, mission work, and personal commitments.

Will Cowan Helen Toliver G. A Kathryn Richardson Mary Frances Hamilton R. A Jack Donnell G. C. Parker Frank Slack Santa Claus Robbie Parker Jimmy Wilson Elaine Blythe Christ Jesus Nita Hardy Freida Hardy R. S. Sullivan J. W. Brooks Barney Hubbs J. F. Frye Claude Elkins J. C. Wilson Kenneth Slack H. D. Hardy B. A. Toliver Lou Duncan F. W. Kimbrough Steve Ward W. E. Hamilton E. B. Kiser J. P. Donnell I. V. Brookfield W. P. Ful

Mrs Holloway Leads Program With Devotional Talk

Mrs H L Holloway led the program Thursday and gave the devotional. Mrs Will Cowan opened with prayer and the opening song Rescue the Perishing accompanied the service. The program included talks on

H. L. Holloway Will Cowan

State AAU Champ Visits Home Town Pecos and Dallas trip noted

Julian Alsabrook state AAU heavyweight champion spent a week in Pecos visiting friends before leaving for Dallas late in the week to compete in the 1938 AAU matches. The report also lists present attendees at a local event including Mrs Holloway, Mrs Kiser, Mrs Toliver, Mrs Buchanan, and others.

Champ Julian Alsabrook Pecos Dallas

All Day Session Concludes Meeting Details

An all day session concluded Friday with morning leader Mrs. B A Toliver and afternoon leader Mrs. E B Kiser. The program themed All Work in Homeland included hymns prayers sermons and a fifty year observance. Participants named include Mrs. Jess Grammer Mrs. H L Holloway Mrs. Barney Hubbs Mrs. Kenneth Slack Mrs. R V Nabors and many others.

B. A. Toliver E. B. Kiser Homeland H. L. Holloway Arizona Jess Grammer Alabama Barney Hubbs Kenneth Slack R. V. Nabors Fenton Alley Bond Bradford J. C. Buchanan W. E. Hamilton L. B. Richardson Fred Carey H. G. Russell Milton Wadley L. H. Nutt, Jr Lou Duncan I. V. Nabors W. P. Fulgim Barney Stubbs Will Cowan Blair W. H. Cowden

World Prayer Day Program Held at Pecos Church

Pecos church workers gathered Friday at the Presbyterian Church for World Day of Prayer observances. Mrs. Bike Simmons led worship, with Mrs. H L Holloway program leader. Intercessory prayers were given by several and a vocal solo by Mrs. A E Rumbaugh followed. The Reverend A C Douglas led dedication prayer and Mrs. Holloway gave the benediction.

Pecos Presbyterian Church Bike Simmons H. L. Holloway H. L. Magee Howard Collier Kenneth Slack J. F. Hedgpeth John W. Byrd A. E. Rumbaugh A. C. Douglas First Methodist Church

Pontiac car line touted as America's finest low priced auto

The 1938 Pontiac line offers extensive features with a full range of Sixes and Eights. Market notes claim it is America's finest low priced car and the most economical car of its size on the road today. Factory District Manager 2001 McKinney Ave. Communications kept confidential.

Pontiac Motor Division General Motors Pecos Pontiac General Motors Corporation America Fisher

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