Pecos PTA Halloween Carnival Proves Financial Success
Pecos hosts its second annual Halloween Carnival sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association drawing hundreds to booths and a packed audience for the play Who Kissed Barbara at the Pecos Merchant Co building. Directed by Mrs. R. W. Neilson the cast included Dick Starley Richard Toll Wesley McCrea Elizabeth Martin and Gail Brownlee. Treasurer Mrs. R. Henry Blackwell reported receipts covered expenses with a favorable financial result.
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Pecos
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Barbara
Pecos Mercantile Co
R. W. Neilson
Dick Starley
Sunshine Class Meeting Nets New Members
The Sunshine Class of the First Baptist church gathered at Helen Gain’s home last Saturday evening to initiate new members. The Halloween motif appeared, with refreshments for Mary Dee Holley Ernestine Sain Stella Mae Card Lorene Hardy and new teacher Callie Ross. Existing members included Helen Bann Margaret Holley Louise Johnson Beverly Vaughan and Victor Justis. The group invites interested girls to join the lively Sunday School class and asks them to come early to avoid the rush.
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Sunshine
First Baptist Church
Helen Gain
Mary Dee Holley
Ernestine Sain
Stella Mae Card
Lorene Hardy
Callie Ross
Helen Bann
Margaret Holley
Louise Johnson
Beverly Vaughan
Victor Justis
Lesson-Sermon on Adam and Fallen Man at Christian Science Churches
Sunday services feature the Bible passage Luke 13 about a woman bent by an infirm spirit and Jesus healing her. The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited, emphasizing the kingdom of God within and the perfect man as God’s likeness.
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Adam
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Beker Eddy
God
Hotel Brandon Announces Staff Changes
Dudley F. Yard reports personnel shifts at Hotel Brandon. Ken Bowser resigns as night clerk to focus on personal business. Bob Schoonover from the Westex hotel becomes night clerk. C. Emmett Carson is appointed day clerk.
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Hotel Brandon
Dudley F. Yard
Ken Bowser
Bob Schoonover
Westex
C. Emmett Carson
Notable Geologist Gail Visiting Pecos on Official Business
Hoyt S. Gail senior geologist with the United States Geological Survey and noted for work with Standard Oil in South America is temporarily residing in Pecos for official duties. He is staying at Hotel Brandon. Sam H. Hawkins prominent California oil man and pioneer of offshore drilling in Santa Monica is also in Pecos for a visit and quarters at Hotel Brandon.
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E. F. Hutton
Henry Ford
Hoover
Hutton
Hoyt S. Gail
United States Geological Survey
Standard Oil Company
South America
Pecos
Brandon
Sam H. Hawkins
California
Santa Monica
Hotel Brandon
Ollie Webb Calls Growers to Stand for Cantaloupe Fight
Lion Ollie B. Webb spoke at the noon luncheon with Senator Ken Regan as guest. He praised Pecos cantaloupes and urged growers to persist despite rains that damaged crops while promising railroad support. The Red and Blue contest continues with new members and an Indies night planned before the holiday.
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Mary Kathrine Couch
Nel Chism
Shakespeare
Lion Ollie B. Webb
U. and P. Railroad
Ken Regan
Regan
Lion Webb
Webb
T. & T. Railroad Co
Merry Matrons In Study of Browning
The Merry Matrons club met at Mrs. Charles Daniel home with Mrs. Ro Roger as hostess on Friday October 25. Fourteen members answered roll call and discussed current events before Mrs. J. W. Brooks led an engaging Browning study session.
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Merry Matrons Club
Charles Daniel
Ro Dger
J. W. Brooks
Robert Browning
Browning
Whittier
Ichabod
Brownhing
Aix
Longfellow
Ponl Revere
Tesson
Earl Eastibrook
Otis Moorhead
W.L. Kerr
R.G. Matejowsky
Jack Turner
Bill Shelton
Rotary Club selects Armistead Martin for November honor
The Rotary Club of Robert Browning invites a senior to monthly luncheons based on academic merit. Armistead Martin tops six peers with 91.4 average and will receive the November honor. The meeting included Browning studies and planning for vacancies, with a list of attendees noted.
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Rotary Club
Armistead Martin
R. Henry Blackwell
Episcopal Services at St. Mark's Pecos Sunday Evening
Rev. Hall Vieree will conduct the Episcopal service at St. Mark's church Pecos on Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock. Visitors are cordially welcomed.
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Hall Vieree
St. Mark's Church
Pecos
First Christian Church Sees Growing Bible School Attendance
Sunday schedule lists 10 a.m. Bible School and 11 a.m. communion with sermon by the pastor. No evening services. Rev. Gus tammare to continue meetings at Mentone next week with further announcements to follow. E. E. Meeting at 6 45 p.m. includes prayer and choir practice.
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Gustammare
Mentone
Raver
Wednesday Evening Prayer and Choir Schedule
The text notes church activities including Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 6.45 p.m. Sunday school and choir practice times are listed, with Women’s Missionary Society meetings on Tuesdays at 5:50 p.m. Pastor C. V. Williams leads.
Church Services in Waldrum’s Church of Christ
The Church of Christ, one block west of the high school, led by J. Ro. Waldrum, offers Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with communion at 11:45 a.m. and midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7:50 p.m.
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J. Ro. Waldrum
Comuunion
Starred duo in Lady and Gent to play at Grand Theater
Wynne Gibson and George Bancroft headline in Lady and Gent at Grand Theater Sunday and Monday. Irene Tranger, a Paramount Studios employee, buys and fits costumes for stars and accompanies them to exclusive shops. Also shows Told Witnesses football mystery drama coming Thursday with Johnny Mack Riel.
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Wynne Gibson
George Bancroft
Grand Theater
Irene Tranger
Paramount Studios
Hollywood
Stors
Phillips Holmes
Dorothy Jordan
Johnny Mack Rind
Husband Dodging His Main Job
Life recounts a four year pattern of avoiding work as irate husbands contend with Charlie Ruggles.
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Charlie Ruggles
Pecos Boy Burton Boatright Joins WBAP Transfer
Pecos resident Burton Boatright gains attention as he moves from WBAP in Fort Worth to station EF A Worth. He has hosted programs but prefers station work. He suffers a head infection for ten days but reports indicate improvement.
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Pecos
Burton Boaatright
Wbapdp
Pt. Worth
EFA U. Fe. Worth
Burton
Dutis
Phonograph Records 25c During November at Charles Mansion Co
Readable text notes phonograph records priced 25 cents and five dollar items during November at the Charles Mansion Jewelry Co. The fragment mentions possibly a sale or listing of records and jewelry items.
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Housht
Charles FL Mansion
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