Races Draw Crowd South of Town Under Mr Doty
Good racing last Friday and Saturday drew a fair turnout south of town under E G Doty of Pecos. Three races each day featured horses from Wink, Van Horn, Toyah, Midland, Odessa, Fort Stockton and other points. Doty noted it was not a financial success, but participants praised the management.
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E.G. Doty
Pecos
Wink
van Horn
Toyah
Midland
Odessa
Fort Stockton
Conoco Tops Wadleys 9–5 to Stay City League Lead
Conoco built a four run first inning and held on for a 9 to 5 win over Wadleys Cleaners. Muntejowsky and Klinger pitched for Conoco with Precht catching, Jard pitched and Williams caught for Wadley as Conoco remains atop the city league standings.
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Conces
Wadley Cleaners
Wadley
Conoco
Muntejowsky
Klinger
Precht
Jard
Williams
War Dance Winners Named at Grand Theater Contest
The Grand theater sponsored dance contests on the first Saturday night. Mrs Ginka Miller and Robert Valliant won the event, with Hendon serving as manager.
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Grand Theater
Ginka Miller
Robert Valliant
Hendon
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Programs
Rev. H. Ratliff leads Bible School at 10 45 with P Donsell assisting Worship at 11 00 Baptist Training Union 6 45 Evening preaching service 200 Prayer meeting Wednesday each service Sermon topics include The Righteous The Second Coming of Christ Our Standard in Religion
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First Baptist Church
H. Ratliff
Bible School
P. Donsell
Baptist Training Union
Sermon Themes at Morning and Evening Services
Joe B Scrimptuire minister announces 9 45 A M morning worship 11 A M Epworth Leagues 7 P M evening worship and mid week prayer 5 P M choir practice Thursday 8 P M next Sunday the pastor delivers a sermon to the young people union meeting on The Adventure of Life at the evening service The Man Who Lost His Life Although He Meant No Harm will be the sermon subject The Young People Choir will provide special music worship with us.
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Young People's Union
Vecas
Young People’s Choir
Reverend Hall Pierce to Lead Services at St Mark's Pecos
Reverend Hall Pierce will conduct Episcopal church services at St Mark's church Pecos this Sunday at 9 pm. A cordial welcome is extended to all to worship with us.
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Hall Pierce
St. Mark's Church
Pecos
S P. Mw
Church of Christ Plans Three Services and Dinner on the Ground
The Church of Christ announces three services on the Lord's Day with a dinner on the ground. Visitors from out of town are expected as the New Testament serves as text and Christ and His church are exalted with earnest presentations, singing, and fervent prayers.
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Christ
Church Schedule for John W. Byrd Pastor
The schedule lists John W. Byrd as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A.M. P.Y. P. A. at 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship at 7:20 P.M. on Sundays.
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John W. Byrd
Catholic Mass Schedule Noted for Pecos Barstow and Santa Rosa
The bulletin lists Mass times across churches and cities on Sundays. Barstow hosts 10 o'clock masses on the first Sunday, Santa Rosa Pecos 10 o'clock on the second Sunday, Torah 106:30 on the sixth Sunday, and Wir 11:30 on the fourth Sunday.
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Barstow
Santa Rosa Church
Pecos
Torah
Wir
Assembly of God Church Service Schedule
H A Baird pastor schedules Sunday School at 4 45 and Morning Worship at 11 00. Prayer tomorrow morning at 4 00 PM and Evening Service at 7 00 PM. Bible Study at 7 00 PM Wednesday and Evangelistic Service on Saturday evening.
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Assembly OF God Church
Junior Twentieth Club Holds Monday Meeting
The Junior Twentieth Club met Monday with Mrs. L. H. K. presiding. New members Mary Catherine Coach Curteen Beatright were admitted. Reports on American Composers and Musical Selections were shared, and refreshments were served by the hostess for a group including Mrs. Hunt Beauchamp Woodruff Lisenwine and several guests.
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Monming
Roll
Eros
Mary Catherine
Curteen Beatright
Noron Hisenwine
Erison Beauchamp
Mmes
Parnest Hunt
Norman Lisenwine
Horace Woodruff
Warrison Beauchamp
Bill Collie
Joe Roy Smith
Mises Mary Ward
Helen McKellar
Robbie Hyde
Evelyn Fleard
Plan Installation For Eastern Star Pecos Chapter No.1
A grand installation service for the Eastern Star Pecos chapter No.1 will be held at the Eastern Star hall tonight. Mrs. Olah B. Jenson of Barstow will be grand installing officer. The ceremony is open to the public and invites all to witness the service.
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Eastern Star
Pecos
Eastern Star Hall
Olah B. Jenson
Barstow
Fort Worth pastor to speak at First Christian Church
Dr. C. H. Morris of Fort Worth will speak at the First Christian Church next Sunday evening. He is described as an able speaker and the public is invited to attend the service.
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C. H. Morris
Fort Worth
First Christian cHurch
Dr. Morris
Children’s Day Around The World Program Planned
Next Sunday morning at 11 o clock the children of First Christian Church will present a program titled Children’s Day Around The World. The public is invited to attend.
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Children of the First Christian Church
Pruett and Koonce Visit Carlsbad on Business
T. B. Pruett Jr. and L. H. Koonce spent Monday in Carlsbad on business.
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T. B. Pruett, Jr
L. H. Koonce
Carlsbad
Hostess Stella Mae Card Hosts Bridge Party
Miss Stella Mae Card acted as hostess for a Wednesday bridge party at her home. Mrs George Townley won high score for the afternoon and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included George Townley Norman Scott Claude Anthony Pinkney Black of Barstow Louis Wood R T Stribling Jr Harrison Beauchamp Aurilla Wicker and Miss Helen Buchanan.
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Stella Mae Card
George Townley
Mimes
Norman Scott
Claude Anthony
Pinkney Black
Barstow
Louis Wood
R. T. Stribling Jr
Harrison Beauchamp
Aurilla Wicker
Helen Buchanan
Summer School for Elementary Grades Opens June 3
Summer school for elementary grades will start at the grammar school building on June 3 with Mrs. Lillie Cole in charge. The six week session will charge the usual tuition. Superintendent Blackwell said there is no likely summer session for high school subjects.
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Lillie Cole
Supt. Blackwell
Pecos Player Injured After Collision With Light Pole
A Pecos sport column notes a player suffered a split lip needing three stitches after crashing into a light pole while chasing a foul ball. Peers and fans express regret as the incident ranks among the year's toughest diamond accidents.
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Pecos
Glen Klinger Leads Pecos Ballclub With Home Run Win
Glen Klinger pitched well and hit a home run to win the game. The Conoco standout impressed fans and boosted Pecos baseball’s popularity with a clutch performance and strong overall game.
Pecos Recreation Club Opens Upstairs Over Wadley Cleaners
Narral and I. V. Wells opened the Pecos Recreation Club this week. The new venue is upstairs over Wadley Cleaners and features pool billiards and dominoes with all new equipment in a clean cool friendly house.
Pecos man named administrator of Pete Cowell estate
E. G. Doty of Pecos was appointed administrator of the estate of Pete Cowell, who died here several months ago.
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E. G. Doty of
Pecos
Pete Cowell
Miss Mattie Campbell Visits Greensbor o Family Before Exposition
Miss Mattie Campbell of Greensboro North Carolina arrived Tuesday for a four day visit with her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs W K Campbell. After the visit she will attend the exposition in San Diego California.
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Mattie Cambell
Greensboro
N. C
W. K. Campbell
San
Local clergy and staff news from Toyah and Torah area
Rev and Mrs Lynn Richardson relocate to Torah where he serves as Baptist pastor. Torah high school principal M D Connally plans summer work in Ft Stockton and will teach there next year. Toyah residents note departures and visits including Mrs Jack Montgomery, David Rhody, Robbie Carothers and Mrs J F Keating attending events and family gatherings.
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Lynn Richardson
Balmorhea
Torah
Richardson
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Connally
Torah High School
Ft. Stockton
Connally
Toyah
Jack Montgomery
California
Mrs McCarthy Returns Home After Texas Visit
Mrs. R N McCarthy came home this week from Fort Worth Texas where she visited her sister and is now recovering from illness at her home there. Several Pecos residents attended the Carlsban dance and enjoyed Ruth Ellingtons orchestra. Those making the trip by car included Mr and Mrs Charlie Miller Bush Mildred Shafer Robert Tennant Aurilla Wicke Dena Chambers George Sullivay Josephine Brad Daniels of Toyah.
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Carlsban
Pecos
Ruth Ellington
Charlie Miller
Bush
Mildred Shafer
Robert Tenant
Aurilla Wicke
Dena Chambers
George Sullivay
Bluff
Josephine Brad Daniels
Toyah
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Joe B. Scrimptuire
Epworth
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Church OF Christ
East Second Street
Pete Oo S
American Legion
Fenton Alley
Texas
the Elite Cafe
United States
Schlitz and
Blatz
Presbyterian Church
H. A. Baird
Shetland Pony
Swat Kingz
Open Recreation Club
Diego, Calif
David Rhody
A. B. Tinnin Jr
Mr. Tinnin
Robbie Carothers
Henderson
J. F. Keating
el Paso
R. N. McCarthy
Fast Texas
Jack’s
Tow
Gossard
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