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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

8

Eastern Star To Have Elections Pecos Chapter To Elect Officers

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O E S will hold its May meeting Monday at 8 pm in the Masonic Hall with Mrs Sarah Colwell presiding. An annual officer election is planned and all members are urged to attend.

Pecos Masonic Sarah Colwell Mattron Allie Rhea Beck Crane Florence Read Texas Myrtle Johnson Beulah J. Wilson Big Spring Rhoda Kelley Fort Stockton

Hostesses Aid Baptist Missionary Board Meeting

Mrs. H. L. Holloway Mrs. W. E. Hamilton Mrs. Will Cowan and Mrs. Barney Hubbs hosted a Baptist missionary executive board luncheon at Holloway home. After lunch a business meeting led by Mrs. Brooks included prayer and reports from standing committee chairmen.

H. L. Holloway W. E. Hamilton Will Cowan Barney Hubbs Baptist Missionary Executive Board Holloway Brooks W. P. Fulgin G. C. Parker Campbell Buchannan Kenneth Slack T. Y. Casey R. V. Nabors J. E Couch J. W. Brooks B. A. Toliver W. W. Ragsdale

Missionary Circle Bible Lesson at Central Circle Meeting

Mrs Elmer Harrington hosted the Central Circle meeting of the Baptist Womens Missionary Society on Tuesday. Plans were made for a Paisano encampment in June for Royal Ambassadors and Girls Auxiliary and for helping local needy children join the event. Mrs Henry Russell taught the afternoon Bible lesson.

Elmer Harrington Central Circle Baptist Womens’ Missionary Society B. A. Toliver W. J. Cowden Paisano Royal Ambassadors Girls Auxiliary Henry Russell W. P. Fulgim Kenneth Slack W. H (Owden C. FE. Gann R. V Nabors J. C. Wilson G. C. Parker Miss Evans el Paso

Public Invited To Cornerstone Laying at Mount Zion

Mount Zion Baptist Church will hold a Sunday cornerstone ceremony at 3 pm led by Rev. B R Jones. The public is invited to attend the outdoor event.

Mount [Zion Baptist Church B. R. Jones

Revered Pastor Delivers Toyah High School Baccalaureate

The Rev. Oliver Harrison of the Christian Church of Pecos gave the baccalaureate to ten Toyah High School graduates in the school's auditorium. An inspiring sermon followed by choir renditions of Give Of Your Best To The Master and Beautiful Words of Jesus. Invoked by J L Moore and closed by R S Burchard. Hazel Stone led the processional and recessional. graduates include George Hayden Bruce Dorothie Humphreys Homer Osbourne Vernon Hawthorne David Rhody Harold Wise Margaret Louise Chatham Frances Burchard Hubert Cleveland and Frank Burchard.

Oliver Harrison The Christian Church of Pecos Toyah High School Harrison Jesus J. L. Moore R. S. Burchard Hazel Stone George Hayden Bruce Dorothie Humphreys Homer Osbourne Vernon Hawthorne David Rhody Harold Wise Margaret Louise Chatham Frances Burchard Hubert Cleveland Frank Burchard

Betty Jean Harts Tenth Birthday Party At Home

Betty Jean Hart celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday inviting sixteen friends for games and contests. Ice cream and cake were served to guests Virginia Woodley, Sarah Hales, Shirley Maggie rt, Margaret Emma Hawthorne, Maybelle Hawthorne, Lou Walker, Martha Walker, Barbara Gomillion, Georgia Hawthorne, Jimmie White, Bennie Sue Tolson, Patsy Scott, Clifford Bruce, Edmund Lewis Wise, Albert Pierson Jr, Bennie Pierson, Billy Hart Hubbs Pecos, Dolores Duncan, Mrs Barney Hubbs, Mrs A J Hart and Lace Hart.

Betty Jean Hart Virginia Woodley Sarah Hales Shirley Maggart Margaret Emma Hawthorne Maybelle Hawthorne Lou Walker Martha Walker Barbara Gomillion Georgia Hawthorne Jimmie White Bennie Sue Tolson Patsy Scott Clifford Bruce Edmund Lewis. Wise Albert Pierson, Jr Bennie Pierson Billy Hart Hubbs Pecos Dolores Duncan Barney Hubbs A. J. Hart Lace Hart

Toyah Hosts Distant Guests for Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Richard Westaway and children Margaret and Sonny and others from Carlsbad Roswell and peers visited Toyah with Mr and Mrs J T Humphreys family Friday Miss Fannie Gaines returned from Goldsmith with Mrs Lee Schooler accompanying her for a visit Toyah guests included Pecos visitors Bill Burkholder and son Jimmie Ray Mrs Harold Parks and children from Big Spring visited with relatives L M Lawson and others Mrs H C Sheppard of Austin visited Toyah while her mother is ill and Mr and Mrs J B Tolson Mr and Mrs R L Parker returned from Shreveport La J L Duncan and daughter Sally Ann visited with Mr and Mrs L M Lawson

Richard Westaway Margaret Sonny Anna B. Morrison Betty Ed McCutcheon Carlsbad W. E. Jurgens Richard Cattens Roswell J. T. Humphreys Fannie Gaines Goldsmith Lee Schooler Bill Burkholder Jimmie Ray Pecos Toyah Harold Parks Rose Neil Jimmy Big Spring J. B. Tolson R. L. Parker Shreveport J. L. Duncan Sally Ann L. M. Lawson

Sunday Schedule for First Baptist Church

Rev. W. M. Turner leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m with morning preaching at 11 o clock and evening service at 6 pm Baptist Training Union follows 7 15 pm Wednesday prayer at 7 pm plus Wednesday teachers and officers meetings at 8 o'clock Sunday services and meetings listed in the weekly schedule.

Baptist Training Union

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services Schedule

Jas A Fry minister outlines weekly services at 10 a m for Bible study and 10 45 a m worship on Sundays Evening services at 7 45 p m and Wednesday 7 45 p m mid week class and a Thursday 3 p m women’s Bible class listed.

Church OF Christ Jas. A. Fry

First Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Service Notes

Rev Oliver W Harrison presides with 9 45 Sunday School led by Jo W Camp at 10 55 morning worship sermon by the pastor 6 30 Wrangler s club and 7 45 evening worship listed for the church activities period

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

Toyah Baptist Church Service Schedule

Rev. Ollie McDaniel leads Sunday School at 7:15 and morning worship at 10 o clock. Baptist Training Union follows at 8:15. Evening preaching at 8:15. Wednesday prayers and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays.

Toyah

Parish Calendar Highlights for Sunday Activities

F O Parr pastor with Joe Lewis leading Sunday School 9 45 am preaching 11 am NYPS program 7 pm junior program 7 pm adult prayer 7 pm preaching 8 pm prayer meeting Wednesday 730 pm radio on KIM Sundays 215 to 230 pm music led by Mrs George Ashley and Mrs Joe Lewis sermon by Rev Parr

F. O. Parr Joe Lewis Kim George Ashley Parr

Dr. L. A. Woods To Speak At Local Baptist Service

Dr. L. A. Woods state school superintendent will be guest speaker at the Baptist Church Sunday evening Rev W M Turner announced. Woods fills the pulpit for the regular service.

L. A. Woods Baptist Church W. M. Turner Woods

Lovington Business Visitor C C Otis in Pecos

C C Otis of Lovington New Mexico spent Monday as a business visitor in Pecos visiting local merchants and conducting informal discussions.

C. C. Otis Lovington, N. M Pecos

Guaranteed treatment for tender stomach

Adla Tablets bring quick relief from acid stomach and indigestion after meals and heartburn due to excess acidity. If not satisfied, money refunded. Sanders Drug Store.

Sanders Drug Store

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Rev. John W. Byrd leads morning services at 5 p.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Pioneer and Senior Young People meet at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. Wednesday choir practice at 8 p.m. Worship service noted.

First Presbyterian Church John W. Byrd

First Methodist Church School and Worship Schedule

Rev A C Douglas pastor leads church school at 10 oclock with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 with special music and a sermon. Epworth League at 7 with a lively program. Evening worship at 8 oclock.

First Methodist Church A. C. Douglas

Soul and Body Lesson Sermon Announced for May 21

The Church of Christ Sceventhist lists a Sunday Lesson Sermon titled Soul and Body for May 21. Golden Text from Isaiah 58 10 urges feeding the hungry and comforting the afflicted bringing light to darkness. Included citations cite I Thessalonians 5 5 and Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 72.

Churches of Christ Mary Baker Eddy God

Davis Family From Balmorhea Visit Monday

Mr and Mrs Sam Davis and their son from Balmorhea were in town Monday for business affairs and shopping.

Sam Davis Balmorhea

Andrews Visit for Business and Social Calls

Mr and Mrs J M Andrews of Ja N M were here Monday tending to business matters and visiting.

J. M. Andrews Ja. N. M

Bible Study Lesson by Mrs. J W Brooks

Mrs. J W Brooks led the West Circle of the Baptist W M A for a Bible lesson at Mrs Bob Stevenson home Tuesday afternoon. She reported on the executive board luncheon before the lesson with attendees including H H Johnson F W Kimbrough Claude Elkins L B Richardson J C Hudgens and J P Donnell.

Bob Stevenson West Circle of the Baptist J. W. Brooks H. H. Johnson F. W. Kimbrough Claude Elkins L. B. Richardson J. C. Hudgens J. P. Donnell

Thompson Name Born for Gordon Cole Thompson Baby

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gordon Thompson of Austin on the birth of their second child Gordon Cole Thompson. He is the grandson of Mrs Lillie W Cole of Pecos.

Gordon Thompson Austin Gordon Cole Thompson Lillie W. Cole Pecos

Presbyterian Youths Give Party At Church

The Presbyterian Church youth group hosted a Monday evening party. Mrs. M. L. Swinehart and the youths presented a puppet show about Moses. After the show, guests joined games and contests in the recreation rooms. Cookies and punch were served to all attendees.

Bank cashier travels to Dallas for Texas bankers convention

Clarence Bell cashier of the Security State Bank left Sunday evening for Dallas to attend the Texas bankers convention. He also attended funeral services for John Sparks a prominent Texas and Fort Worth banker while in Fort Worth.

Clarence Bell Security State Bank Dallas Texas Bankers’ Convention John Sparks Texas and Fort Worth

Pecos Valley Lodge 736 AF AM Meets Second Tuesday

Knights of Pythias Lodge 388 meets Mondays at 8 PM Visitors welcome Jno Oglesby C C. Regular stated meetings urged attendance J N Miller WM W W Ruhlen Sec.

Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF & AM Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388 Jno. Oglesby, C. C

IOOF Lodge 650 Meets Friday Evenings at 7:30

IOOF Lodge No 650 holds Friday evening meetings at 7 30. Visitors welcome. Officers listed: J T Meadows Grand Noble and R T Crist secretary.

Ioof Lodge No J. T. Meadows Grand Noble R. T. Crist

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