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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
4
Mrs. Harold Doty of Peaches Beauty Shoppe in Pecos unveils a Velzor permanent waving machine. She says it creates deeper waves with ringlet ends for a long lasting permanent and invites friends to try the new method.
The Silk Dry Goods Co. fulfilled a record trousers order this week. A size 56 pair of pants was made for Claude Elkins on a special order for the Kangaroo Pant Company.
Youths in Pecos prepare for the fourth annual Kite Tournament hosted by the Lions Club on March 31. Prizes funded by local merchants displayed in the Chamber of Commerce window. Judges are H. P. Davis Tommie Thompson and M. P. Withers. Winners receive points across contests including largest smallest best constructed endurance and kite battle with a grand prize of 2.50 cash.
The Sunday Lesson in all Christian Science Churches centers on the commandment to refrain from taking the Lord’s name in vain and emphasizes God as the sole savior. Hosea 13 4 is cited along with a Science and Health passage declaring matter does not express Spirit and that God is infinite omnipresent Spirit.
Buck Jones stars in Unknown Valley a Columbia film coming to the Grand Theatre next Saturday. A perilous cave scene tests escape with a windlass and cord as rescue unfolds involving a girl forced into marriage by a hostile cult. Director Lamber Hillyer wrote the screenplay. supporting cast includes Cecilia Parker War Bond Arthur Wanger Alf James.
A. G. Abbott leads Palm Sunday at First Methodist with 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 sermon The Coming King, 6:45 Christian Endeavor, 7:45 evening worship. Holy Week includes daily services through Thursday Holy Communion by illuminated Cross light. all churches invited.
Pastor John W. Byrd schedules Sabbath School at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Pioneer Y P A at 5 30 p m. Senior Y P A at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 45 p m. Choir practice at 8 60 Thursday.
Minister Carlton Wade leads Sunday School for all ages at 9 45 with Epworth League at 6 45 and evening sermon at 7 30. Mid week services are Wednesday at 6 45.
The timetable lists services for Sunday with 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship. Evening activities follow at 6:15 B T S and 7:30 Evening Service.
Frank Joplin owner of Conoco Service Station No 1 announces spring upgrades including a new wash rack and pressure washer. The project, due by early April, aims for a first class wash with soft water rub down to remove Pecos water spots and add shine.
Blewster departs from S W Brewster who has run Magnolia station No 147 for months and heads to Houston where he previously resided.
A historical survey of the first year of the New Deal era reviews key programs like the National Recovery Administration and Agricultural Adjustment Administration, noting gains in wages and social policy but concerns over employment forecasts, bureaucratic excess, and potential economic risks. It cites opinions from press and economists and lists perceived assets and liabilities reported by United States News.
The church announces services per schedule with L de Bruyere serving as minister. Sunday and weekday services are to be observed as listed in the weekly timetable.
The church led by Pastor H A Baird lists services Sunday at 7:45 for Sunday School and 11:00 for Morning Worship with a 7:45 Evening Service. Thursday Bible study meets at 7:45 and Saturday Evening Service also at 7:45.
State Senator Ken Regan shared the long friendship with Earl Bell at a Thursday noon Rotary club gathering at the Orient dining room. Ver n L. Sullivan of the Red Bluff district gave a brief talk during the same event.
Church notices advertise Bible study at 10:00 A M and worship at 11:00 A M on the Lord's Day, with a Young People's meeting at 4:30 P M and an evening service. A Ladies Bible Class, a mid week service, and a final Adventisements read by WN Heery welcome all readers.
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