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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1939

Page

7

Presbyterian Auxiliary Holds Inspiring Annual Meeting

Members of the Presbyterian auxiliary gathered at the church on Tuesday for an inspirational meeting and annual report. Mrs. John Byrd opened with music and prayer, Psalms were read, and reports by officers showed growth from last year. Rev. John Byrd installed new circle chairs Mrs. David Wood Bozeman and Mrs. W. B. Cummings, with a service and prayer concluding the gathering.

Presbyterian Auxiliary T. B. Pruett John Byrd Byrd David Wood Bozeman W. B. Cummings John Long C. R. Turnbow D. W. Bozeman Maggie Rose John Wallace Bike Simmons George Maley C. O. Finley John Lilley Lillie Cole R. E. Booker Carl Eddins T. B. Pruett, Jr R .N. Couch Harry Pryor

Finley Heads Merry Home and Garden Club

Mrs C C Finley was elected president of the Merry Home and Garden Club for the new club year. Other officers include J R Hays vice-president W B Burchard recording secretary T B Pruett Jr corresponding secretary C M Downs treasurer Marion Slack parliamentarian E L Collings press reporter and A G Van Horn historian. The group met for a business session and discussed Texas club legislation. The club will meet March 27 at Mrs H H Johnson's home.

C. O. Finley Merry Home and Garden Club J. R. Hays W. B. Burchard T. B. Pruett, Jr C. M. Downs Marion Slack E L. Collings A. G. van Horn F. V. Kimbrough Texas

Brother Rat Stars Wayne Morris and Priscilla Lane at Grand Pecos

The film Brother Rat will be shown Saturday only at the Grand Theatre in Pecos. The Virginia Military Institute themed story follows a cadet who hides a secret marriage. Also in the cast are Eddie Albert Jane Bryan Johnnie Davis Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan.

Wayne Morris Priscilla Lane Brother Rat Grand Theatre Pecos Rat Virginia Military Institute Wayne Priscilla Eddie Albert Jane Bryan Johnnie Davis Jane Wyman Ronald Reagan

Swinehart Returns to Pecos After Six Weeks Away

Capt. M. L. Swinehart resumed duties in Pecos this week after a six week assignment in the north and east with the Cooperative Board for Christian Education.

M. L. Swinehart Pecos North Cooperative Board For Christian Education

Van Horns Attend Funeral for Dr I J Bush in El Paso

Mr and Mrs A G Van Horn of Pecos drove to El Paso on Saturday for funeral services honoring Dr I J Bush a former Pecos resident and a pioneer West Texas doctor.

A. G. van Horn Pecos el Paso I. J. Bush Bush West Texas

State Director Leads All Day Baptist Instruction School

Mrs. E. F. Lyon of Dallas state Baptist executive secretary conducted an all day school of instruction at the Baptist church last Friday. Thirty five guests attended from Balmorhea Pecos Barstow Toyah and other nearby towns plus the Mexican pastor Felix Gomez.

E. F. Lyon Dallas State Baptist The Baptist Church Baze Will Crow Perry Wagnon Dorge Balmorhea Jennie Arrington Toyah Don Bilberry W. H. Walker Guy Trott Barstow Pecos Mmes Barney Hubbs E. B. Kiser J. C. Buchannan J. P. Donnell Anna Joplin L. B. Richardson F. W. Kimbrough B. A. Toliver Victor Brookfield Joe Hudgens G. C. Parker Kenneth Slack J. W. Brooks W. H. Cowden Hugh Blair Will Cowan William Garlick Mildred Jones W. M. Turner Armenia Ragsdale Felix Gomez

Lamour Nolan Team In Pecos and St Louis Blues

Dorothy Lamour returns to Pecos next Wednesday and Thursday with Lloyd Nolan in St Louis Blues a showboat romance featuring a glamorous star fleeing fame and finding love. The Mississippi river setting allows new songs by Robin Coslow Carmichael and Sullivan with five new numbers by Lamour and performances of Loch Lomond Dark Eyes and St Louis Blues.

Dorothy Lamour Pecos Lloyd Nolan St. Louis Miss Lamour Leo Robin Sam Coslow Hoagy Carmichael Maxine Sullivan

Fort Worth Fat Stock Show attracts Collier and Casey guests

Mr and Mrs H T Collier and Mrs T Y Casey were in Fort Worth this week attending the Fat Stock Show and Exposition. Malcolm Maley a freshman at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene spent last weekend at home visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs George Maley.

H. T. Collier T. Y. Casey Fort Worth Malcolm Maley Hardin-Simmons University Abilene George Maley

Alpine visitors Mr and Mrs Oram Green and family

Mr and Mrs Oram Green and their Alpine family were in town last weekend visiting.

Mrs. Oram Green Alpine

Missionary Circles Plan Easter Boxes

The four Baptist Missionary Society circles met at members’ homes for weekly Bible lessons. Mrs. F. W. Kimbrough hosted the West Circle and led an extra chapter study. Nine members attended including Mrs. Lou Duncan and Mrs. H. H. Johnson who chaired the session.

The Baptist Missionary Society F. W. Kimbrough H. H. Johnson Lou Duncan L. B. Richardson William Garlick J. G. Murray Steve Ward J. W. Brooks

Mrs. W. M. Campbell Hosts Mary Martha Circle

Mary Martha Circle met at Virgil Campbell's home to plan an Easter box for Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas. Members present included R. F. Kirby W. C. Oglesby Bond Bradford Jack Baccus Claude Anthony Hugh Blair J. C. Buchannan and Virgil Campbell.

Mary Martha Circle Virgil Campbell Buckner Orphans Home Dallas R. F. Kirby W. C. Oglesby Bond Bradford Jack Baccus Claude Anthony Hugh Blair J. C. Buchannan

Central Circle Sews for Buckner Orphans Home

Mrs W H Cowden hosted the Central Circle meeting to sew for Buckner Orphans Home. Mrs Kenneth Slack opened with prayer and Mrs B A Toliver gave the devotional. Members present included Mrs B A Toliver, Mrs G C Parker, Mrs Kenneth Slack, Mrs Marvin Cowan, and Mrs W H Cowden.

W. H. Cowden Central Circle Buckner Orphans Home Kenneth Slack B. A. Toliver G. C. Parker Marvin Cowan

Fast and Loose at Grand Theatre Pecos

Montgomery and Rosalind Russell star in a rib tickling one day show at the Grand Theatre Pecos today. The duo, co starring for the fourth time, shift from drama to comedy with Montgomery as a dashing book dealer and Russell as his playful wife.

Grand Theatre Pecos Robert Montgomery Rosalind Russell Miss Russell

Sunday Schedule at First Baptist Church

Pastor Rev W M Turner presides with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and 11 o'clock morning service. Evening preaching at 6 p m with Baptist Training Union at 7 15 p m. Wednesday meetings for teachers and officers at 8 o'clock and prayer at 7 p m.

W. M. Turner Baptist Training Union

Toyah Baptist Church Service Schedule

Rev. J. T. Griffith leads Sunday 10 am worship with Sunday School at 7 15 am Baptist Training Union at 8 15 pm and evening preaching at 8 15 pm Prayer preaching on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

Baptist Training Union

Worship Schedule at First Christian Church

Rev. Oliver W. Harrison presides with Sunday School at 9:45 led by Jo W. Camp, morning worship at 10:55 with a sermon by the pastor, Wrangler's club at 6:30, and Evening worship at 7:45 p.m.

First Christian Church Oliver W. Harrison Jo W. Camp Wrangler’s Club

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Rev. John W. Byrd leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Pioneer Young People at 5 p.m. Senior Young People at 6 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Worship service.

John W. Byrd

Sunday church services and classes schedule

Rev A C Douglas delivers morning sermon after church school at 10 with classes for all ages led by capable teachers. Epworth League gathers at 6 15 pm followed by evening worship at 7 15 pm with special music and a sermon by the pastor.

A. C. Douglas Epworth League

Church of Christ schedules weekly Bible study and services

Jas A Fry minister announces Bible study at 10 a m Sundays with morning worship at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 45 p m Mid week services are Wednesday at 7 45 p m A Women s class meets Thursday at 3 p m

Church OF Christ Jas. A. Fry

Church Schedule Highlights Junior and N Y P S Programs

Pastor F O Parr leads the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m N Y P S at 7 p m junior program 7 p m adult prayer 7 p m sermon 8 p m and Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Radio service on KIM Sundays 2 15 to 2 30 p m Mrs George Ashley and Mrs Joe Lewis in charge of music Rev Parr delivering sermon

Church OF the Nazarene F. O. Parr Joe Lewis Kim George Ashley Parr

Program meeting held in absence of leader

East Circle members met with Mrs. H L Holloway and suspended the afternoon program due to the absence of Mrs. T Y Casey. Present were Mrs. Victor Brookfield, Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Will Cowan, Mrs. Barney Hubbs, Mrs. Fenton Alley and Mrs. H L Holloway.

T. Y. Casey East Circle H. L. Holloway

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. C. C. Finley Head Garden Club Swinehart Lamour-Nolan Team St. Louis Blues Rayon Taffeta Ole Ben Franklin State General Motors Collie Electric Shop Reeves County Commissioners Court Reeves County Ness London England W. M. Campbell Montgomery, Rosalind Russell First Baptist Church Toyah Baptist Church J. T. Griffith First Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Oun Langs Fay Easten Barss & Movellisston Groumups Ben’s Pharmacy Pecos, Texas Victor Brook Sunset Truck Lines, Inc San Angelo Wink Monahans Odessa Mccamey
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