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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1939

Page

5

Catholic Study Club Sees Varied Program At Home Meeting

The St. Catherine's Study Club met Tuesday at Sister Mary Frances's home for a varied program. Mrs. Jack Gray discussed Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead, Mrs. Jim Sample spoke on Indulgence, and Mrs. Beatrice Tullius presented The Heroic Act. Attendees included Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Tullius, Mrs. Otto, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Precit, Mrs. Medanich, Mrs. Brocat, Sr. Agnes Lucas, Mrs. Sample, Mrs. Schmid, Mrs. Eisenwine, Miss Nickie Gross, Sister Mary Frances, and Sister Alloysius.

St. Catherine’s Mary Frances Jack Gray Jim Sample Beatrice Tullius Max Otto M. W. Jordan Billie Precit Chas. Medanich John Brocat Agnes, Lucas Arthur Schmid Norman Eisenwine Nickie Gross Alloysius

Mrs Tuffy Mitchell Ill in Pecos Hospital

Mrs. Tuffy Mitchell of Imperial was seriously ill this week in a Pecos hospital with a throat infection.

Exclusive New York Costume Jewelry Arrives at Manahan's

Exclusive patterns in Costume Jewelry arrive from New York and are featured in Vogue. Manahan's advertises the new collection with stylish pieces and limited stock.

New York Vogue Manahan’s Adv

Global average temperature ranges around 45 to 50 Fahrenheit

Report states the Earth's mean surface temperature lies roughly between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This broad figure reflects long term climate data and global variation, with oceans and landmasses contributing to the overall average.

Earth

Dinner For Bob Hinkle Before Navy Return

Advancing Thanksgiving observance at the Ott Hinkles honored their son Bob Hinkle prior to his return to California where he is enlisted in the Navy. Guests included Erdlene Howell George Williams Bob Wilcox Charles Ward Jack Oglesby and Betty Nan Hinkle plus Mr and Mrs Robert Valliant and his parents Mr and Mrs A R Hinkle Mother Hinkle Harry Hinkle.

Ott Hinkle Bob California Navy Erdlene Howell Big Spring Geo. Williams Bob Wilcox Charles Ward Jack Oglesby Hinkle Harry Hinkle Betty Nan Hinkle Robert Valliant A. R. Hinkle

Taggart Baby Born in Pecos Hospital

Donald Chester Taggart, son of Mr and Mrs Chester Taggart of Royalty, was born in a Pecos hospital on November 6. Both mother and son are doing nicely.

Donald Chester Taggart Mrs Chester Taggart Pecos

Mr and Mrs Sisk Return From Dallas Trip

Mr and Mrs Albert Sisk returned this week from a combined business and pleasure trip to Dallas. They attended the S M U vs University of Texas football game last Saturday.

Albert Sisk Dallas University of Texas

International House Program Featured by Merry Wives Club

The Merry Wives Club hosted a program on The House with the World Within showing four International Houses in the United States. Mrs. Jim Camp spoke on Chicago and New York Houses and Mrs. Ralph Williams covered Berkeley and Paris Houses as part of a Good Will theme. Silver baby spoons with poems were presented to new mothers Mrs. Leslie Bevill and Mrs. Richard Toll.

Merry Wives Club United States Jim Camp Ralph Williams Leslie Bevill Richard L. Toll

Presbyterian Circle Studies Evangelism Meeting Notes

Presbyterian Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met at Mrs Bike Simmons home Tuesday afternoon. The group prayed for the ministers annuity fund and studied The Sovereignity of God and the Supremacy of His Word with sub topics on time Satan hearts and obedience to the Word. The Mizpah was repeated to close. An Armistice Day ad promotes a large Mum for the game at Manahan Florist.

Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Auxiliary Bike Simmons God Manahan Florist Adv

Pecos Drives to Curb Unclean Literature Across Churches

A Pecos drive against indecent literature forms a coalition from local churches, the PTA, and the Federated Council of Church Women. The district committee has asked news dealers for cooperation, issued co op cards, and will regularly monitor druggists and stands for compliance.

National Organization

Pecos Women Attend Carlsbad Meeting To Aid In Organization

Six Pecos women representing the Pecos Council of Church Women attended an informal Carlsbad meeting to aid in organizing a state group. At Crawford Hotel they heard talks on Child Welfare Bible placement in schools and program plans. The group elected Mrs. Thorne temporary chair and pledged auxiliary support. completion expected by November 15. El Paso Texas president S J Ayers and El Paso to host March state meeting with Pecos Eighth District as hostess at a luncheon.

Parent-Teacher Association Federated Council of Church Women Pecos United States National Council of Catholic Women National Child Welfare Committee Disabled War Veterans Association Ladies’ Auxiliary District Council of Catholic Women Arthur Schmid Jack Gray Hugh Roberson Presbyterian Church C. O. Finley Bike Simmons Nazarene Church F. O. Parr Christian Church Sam Prewit M. L. Swinehart Parent-Teachers Associations Roy Wilcox J. E. Couch Baptist Church B. A. Toliver W. W. Ragsdale Episcopal Church R. E. Kilmer Methodist Church W. W. Sample Elmer Wadley H. T. Collier Carlsbad Texas el Paso

Armistice program hosted by 20th Century Club

Mrs. J. E. Couch hosted the 20th Century Club at her home this week as they met for an Armistice program. A roll call featured patriotic quotations and talks on maritime and aviation power and neutrality laws since World War I. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Wesley Hart, Mrs. George Maley, Mrs. Gage Van Horn Jr., and others. Mrs. A. J. Gallemore of Big Spring visited with her son and daughter-in-law Roger Gallemore.

J. E. Couch 20Th Century Club Wesley Hart America Elmer Harrington George Maley Congress Clarence Bell C. F. Weddington Tom Freese W. G. Kirklin Paul Morrison R. V. Nabors Raymon Pouncey Ruth Newell Heard Reynolds Dewey Richburg Gage van Horn, Jr L. A. Zink J. B. Heard

Alan Fraser to Be Association Speaker at City Federation

Alpine district attorney Alan Fraser will address the City Federation of Study Clubs at 4 00 p m next Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church. He will speak on crime prevention focusing on juvenile delinquency as part of Pecos week programs led by the Music and Fine Arts Club under Mrs Norman Eisenwine.

Alan Fraser Alpine City Federation of Study Clubs Presbyterian Church Fraser Pecos Music and Fine Arts Club Norman Eisenwine

Telephone Workers Hold Waffle Supper in Halloween Theme

The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employees hosted a waffle supper Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Joe Roy Smiths home. Yellow chrysanthemums set the Halloween tone with guests including Opal O Neil Mary Dee Holley Frances Miller Iane Caldwell Carmen Crawford Anice McBrayer Myrtle Cowan and others.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Joe Roy Smith Opal O’neil Mary Dee Holley Frances Miller Iane Caldwell Carmen Crawford Anice McBrayer Myrtle Cowan Billie Morrison Dick Bowlin Buck Simmons L. E. Shawver Worth Shawver

Beaumont couple visits son and theatre owner in Pecos

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clemmens of Beaumont visit their son Tom Clemmens and Mrs. Clemmens. Mr. Clemmens is a retired motion picture chain owner and owner of the Cactus Theatre in Pecos. Also promoting a new Rock Crystal pattern by Fostoria.

Joe Clemmens Beaumont Tom Clemmens Clemmens Mr. Clemmens Pecos Fostoria Manahans Adv

Mrs Collings Family Visit Delays Return in El Paso

Mrs E L Collings Mrs J C Wilson and son Jimmy along with Miss Warren Collings spent a weekend in El Paso visiting relatives. Mrs Collings stayed several weeks with daughters Mrs Sam Means and Mrs Clarence Harper. Mrs Sam Caroline joined the return trip after several days in El Paso.

E. L. Collings J. C. Wilson Jimmy Warren Collings el Paso Collings Sam Means Clarence Harper Sammy Caroline FE Paso

Also Mentioned on This Page

Catholic Study Club Bob Hinkle Toytown Mshi BEN Franklin International House R. L. Boone Annie Browning T. Y. Casey Hill D. Hudson Harold Lindley Harold McNew Alton Hughes George Ross W. W. Runnels J. E. Starley Richard Toll Guy E. Walker Dudley Yard Presbyterian Circle Studies Evangelism C. K. Bowser Presbyterian Evangelist Crusade Witnesses For Christ A. F. Martin Bud Turner John Wallace R. E. Booker J. A. Crane Simmons Pocket W. W. Dean M. D. Bell Beulah J. Wilson J. A. Gallemore Inlaw Roger Gallemore New Pecos Milton F. Hill A. C. Douglas Raton N. M Pillsbury Pecos, Texas FDIC Pecos Laundry Dry Cleaning Dept C & M Cleaners Wadley Cleaners
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