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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1939
Page
6
Church auxiliary session covered business motions and inspirational talks led by Jon Lilley and Mrs. Marry Pryor. Members discussed upcoming events, November banking matters, and future projects with remarks from Urs Con Eikia and a presentation on The Pact.
Members of the Merry Home and Garden Club hosted an annual birthday party on Monday. The event featured prizes for games and drawings, with Mrs. A. G. Ven Horn presiding at the head table. Attendees included multiple club members and guests who formed a social gathering with refreshments and festive decor.
Dr. L. B. Reeves and Mrs. Jesus Casup-Guett honored at a Pecos dinner hosted by the Methel Society. The event featured remarks from Dr. Reeves and engagement by local leaders, highlighting community ties and regional service.
Miss Nell Bey Axtjersn visits as frame outlines topics on women. Buck Jaxer gave two "Mergers Seeger" entries. Members discussed challenges and goals for May Keteree Tavs and other local figures.
Mrs J E Starley hosted Group One meeting at her home on Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Vernon Crewford and Mrs J Wilhte along with several neighbors. Refreshments were served. attendees enjoyed social time and shared news with relatives and friends.
The notice orders service by publication for a real property case in Reeves County Texas. It states plaintiff claims fee simple title to land described by bounds and seeks relief from defendants who allegedly entered and withheld possession. Court date and procedural instructions are included with the clerk's seal and signature.
A respected religious leader with wide Christian experience will fill pulpit duties at several churches. Mr Henrys office and Pecos connection are noted, with past service and community roles highlighted as part of his forthcoming assignments.
Mrs. Larry Ladd led the devotional and Mrs. J. S. Hemmer and Mrs. BR Davis presented mission study topics. Group 3 of the Christian Council met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ted Johnston with attendees including Mrs. R. F. Davis, Mrs. J. S. Hemmer, Mrs. M. C. Glover, Mrs. E. G. Bowles, Mrs. Larry Ladd, Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Mrs. W. R. Glasscock, Mrs. A. D. Kirklin and Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh.
Mr and Mrs Paul Armstrong of Odessa spent last weekend here visiting with Mr and Mrs C E Armstrong and family along with other relatives.
The reading machine demonstration program will be shown this week. Mr W Lee, president, announced a meeting beginning at 4 oclock with a session of the executive council preceding the general gathering.
The Marx Brothers bring a new circus themed comedy to the Grand Theatre with Harpo and Chico fronting a riotous plot to save a circus owner’s share. Florence Rice Kenny Baker Nat Pendrney Eve Arden and others lead a lively cast in Worx Bros at the Circus.
Mrs. B. B. Thigpen served as hostess Tuesday for Group 2 of the Christian Ladies Council for mission study. Members attending included Mrs. W. D. Bennett, Mrs. John Bush, Mrs. Jo W. Camp, Mrs. Raymond Darrow, Mrs. Ben Dunn, Mrs. E. B. Crowe, Mrs. H. L. Magee, Mrs. B. W Slater, Mrs. A. G. Van Horn, Mrs. Lyndell Warnock, Mrs. J. W. Watson, Mrs. Ralph Williams.
Brownlee Hardware Co Pecos displays the new 1940 Philco radios. The hardware store advertises several styles and prices, inviting customers to inspect the latest home radio models.
A long social affair honors Miss Josephine Bryan with hosting ladies and gentlemen from Pecos to Longview. Guests include Mrs Afm Bryan and Mrs A W Gibson of Midland, with many hosts and well wishers present at the reception and bridge games.
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