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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1938

Page

4

Pecos and Barstow Clubs Host District Convention

Federated Music Clubs ninth district meeting in Pecos with Barstow as host includes district board Friday, by laws meeting, social dinner at Mrs. Marion Slack home, registration at First Christian Church, and a Saturday program with welcome addresses, sessions, a four to six tea, and a Fine Arts program open to the public.

Pecos Barstow Federated Music Clubs Texas Marion Slack Ann Gibson Houser Big Spring Tom Skevington C. H. Woods A. C. Hubbard Omar Pittman Herman Williams Forsan G. C. Shurman Charles Walker Monahans Ned Watson Midland R. V. Nabers Blanche Harwell First Christian Church Eston Edge J. W. Brooks City Federation B. A. Toliver Slack Melba Thurston Wesley C. May Pecos and Christian Church Ada Kate Beard Anna Faye Burlingham Ethel Boxley Edwin Dorris Mary Lou Rader Martha Ellis Helen Faye Holley Marjory Slack

Thy Kingdom Come But Not Now Sermon Theme

Rev. Oliver Harrison will preach at the First Christian Church on Sunday morning with the title Thy Kingdom Come But Not Now. He will explore why many Christians resist studying the implications of the Lord's Prayer phrase Thy Kingdom Come and relate it to a newly published book.

Oliver Harrison Harrison

Pecos oil field news from Toyah Bell to Laura well

Reports from Pecos and Fort Davis highlight Toyah Bell as a paying producer with five consecutive oil hits near the derrick. Mining for shallow oil begins in the Toyah field, while Laura well activity resumes as drillers probe attractive formations. Federal court wraps up term with three trials including bootlegging and embezzlement.

Pecos Toyah Bell Fort Davis M. H. Sproul Toyah Laura Federal Court W. R. Smith

Pecos Eagles Face Wink Wildcats For District Honors

The north half of the district is at stake as Pecos Eagles meet Wink Wildcats on Saturday afternoon. A win keeps both teams on the road toward a regional title in a game dedicated to Coach Buddy Withers. About 200 Reeves county unemployed began work Thursday under Ben Randall as Roosevelt’s plan aims to put 4,000,000 back to work. A three year old hunting tragedy returned when bones identified as Lester Williams were found. he disappeared during a 1930 Pecos hunting party. Miss Mary Dee Holley was crowned football queen at the fourth annual coronation Friday night at the high school auditorium.

Pecos Eagles Wink Wildcats Buddy Withers Reeves County Gudance Ben Randall Roosevelt Pecos New Mexico Lester Williams Mary Dee Holley W. D. Holley

Pecos area records set as ginning tops 13000 bales

Ginnings in Reeves Ward and Pecos counties through Thursday morning reached nearly 13 000 bales, setting an all time production mark for the region. Uniforms planned for Pecos school band with funds pledged for 60 regular uniforms and regalia for the band director and drum major. A legal fight over Ward county seat location looms after Barstow residents secured a temporary injunction to block moving records to Monahans. Jose Ramos, sought in a fatal stabbing, remains at large near Balmorhea as officials widen the search. The Pecos Eagles aim to erase a recent 21 7 defeat by Odessa tonight at Stanton. Santa Claus to visit Pecos on December 4 via Pecos Chamber events.

Reeves Ward Pecos Barstow Monahans Jose Ramos Balmorhea Ramos Pecos Eagles Odessa Stanton Buffaloes Santa Claus

Visitors Arrive from Texas and Beyond Included in Local List

Texas visitors include A G Cook El Paso Charles Bray Electra C E Oakes Sebastian W J Parrish Eugene Parrish E E Parrish Waco Mr and Mrs W D Whittaker Wickett Mr and Mrs Rex Sanders El Paso Jack Brunson McCamey Mr and Mrs Cecil H Tate Muleshoe Howard and Gaylor Tate Muleshoe R O Davis Ike Mullens Temple Out of state visitors include F E Strobel Bremerton Wash Mr and Mrs Clarence Ray Mr and Mrs Eddie Dunne Sunnyvale Calif Mr and Mrs O B Wright Long Beach Calif Charles F Martin Garden City Kans Mr and Mrs B J Tidmore Roswell N M Don First Topeka Kans Mr and Mrs D J Condit Tulsa Okla

Texas A. G. Cook el Paso Charles Bray Electra C. E. Oakes Sebastian W. J. Parrish Eugene Parrish E. E. Parrish Waco W. D. Whittaker Wickett Rex Sanders Jack Brunson McCamey Cecil H. Tate Muleshoe Howard Gaylor Tate R. O. Davis Ike Mullens Temple F. E. Strobel Bremmerton Wash Clarence Ray Eddie Dunne Sunnyvale Calif O. B. Wright Long Beach Charles F. Martin Garden City Kans B. J. Tidmore Roswell N. M Don First Topeka D. J. Condit Tulsa Okla

Mrs Warnock Hosts Circle Of Christian Church Council

Lyndell Warnock entertained six Group One members of the Christian Church Council on Tuesday. The gathering studied a lesson from the Restoration handbook with attendees Mrs. M. C. Glover Mrs. H. L. Magee Mrs. Harper Wicker Mrs. Jo Camp and Mrs. Gene Rumbaugh.

Lyndell Warnock The Christian Church Council M. C. Glover H. L. Magee Harper Wicker Jo Camp Gene Rumbaugh Warnock

Walters Visit Relatives In Jal New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Bill Walters of Jal New Mexico spent this week visiting Mrs Walters parents Mr and Mrs C A Young in the area.

Bill Walters Jal, N. M

Pecos Valley Lodge 736 Announces Regular Meeting

Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF and AM held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m Attendance requested Visitors welcome J N Miller W M W W Ruhlen Sec

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

Circle Members Are Guests of Chairman

Eleven members of the Monta McFadden circle of the Methodist missionary society were guests of Mrs. Albert Sisk Tuesday at lunch. Following luncheon Mrs. A. C. Douglas led devotional and Mrs. Tena Adams gave an ap propriate reading. During the business session members discussed the church night supper and urged all members especially newcomers to attend.

Monta McFadden Methodist Missionary Society Albert Sisk A. C. Douglas Tena Adams H. N. McKellar Ida S. Hines W. A. Hendricks Ferguson A. D. Anderson J. B. Heard A. E. Wilcox W. W. Runnels

Amateur Boxing Tournament Set for Kermit High School

Boxing fans in West Texas will see Malcolm Bridges present an amateur show at Kermit High School gym November 29 and 30. The event combines matched bouts and an elimination to form a Kermit Boxing Club eight that will compete at the Southwestern AAU in San Antonio in December. Notable bout includes Ruffian Roan versus Bobby Leigh, previous draw, with entrants from Fort Worth Hobbs N M San Angelo and Marfa plus local hopes.

West Texas Malcolm Bridges Kermit High School Kermit Boxing Club San Antonio Ruffian Roan Bobby Leigh Leigh Fort Worth Hobbs N. M San Angelo Fort D. A. Russell Marfa Julian Alsabrook Pecos Ted Shaikewicz Curtiss Miles Odessa Bob Reese Wickett Clyde Garner C. J. Seale Monans Kermit Cnties Malcolm Bidgie Texas

Mrs Harvey Beauchamp Returns to Dallas After Visit

Mrs Harvey Beauchamp left Saturday night to return to Dallas after spending two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs Harvey Beauchamp Jr and Fred. Complete assortment in Lucien Lelong perfumes Manahans period adv.

Harvey Beauchamp Dallas Harvey Beauchamp, Jr Fred Lucien Lelong Manahans

Pecos High School Night Honors Football Boys Pep Squad and Band

Pecos High School hosts a community youth night at 7 30 Sunday at First Christian Church honoring the Football Squad and Coaches the Pep Squad and the Band. Miss Pat Warnock presides with Wesley May Virginia Wray and Ralph Williams Jr providing music and readings. Rev Oliver Harrison offers a short talk on Fumbles as the service closes with the Alma Mater.

Pecos High First Christian Church Pat Warnock The Wrangler’s Club the Christian Wesley May Ralph Williams Jr Virginia Wray Charles Seybert Harlan Woolwine Oliver Harrison

Fort Davis Family Visits Here Saturday

Mr and Mrs Jack McCutcheon and their daughters from Fort Davis were in town Saturday for a shopping trip and social visit.

Jack McCutcheon Fort Davis

Armstrong Family Visiting With Armstongs and Son Eddie

Mr and Mrs Ed Armstrong and their son Eddie visited here this week with Mr and Mrs C E Armstrong and family.

Ed Armstrong Eddie C. E. Armstrong

Kentucky Horses Rebound As Farm Herds Grow 1938

Kentucky reports 7 000 more horses on farms at the start of 1938 than 1937 signaling a revival in horse farming after a lean year.

Kentucky

Band and Pep Units Parade For Eaglets

A pre game parade at five o clock Thursday afternoon preceded the Pecos Monahans junior football game at Rotary Field. The Eaglets hosted members of the Green Ripple in the year’s second meeting. Monahans won the earlier game in Monahans.

Pecos-Monahans Rotary Field Eaglets Monahans

Mrs Harry Rossi Hostess Luncheon Meeting At Church

Mrs Harry Rossi hosted a luncheon meeting for church circle members on Tuesday. Plans for Thursday evening church night were discussed and an invitation extended to all members. Scripture reading by Mrs A L Binkley and talk on Defies Time Means of Transporta by Ministers featured among discussions.

Harry Ross Randal A. L. Binkley Zave P Henry Blackwell

Honorary Chemist Pi Sorority Initiates Four Members

Pi Sigma honorary chemist group at the University of Texas held initiation for four new members. Those admitted were Mary Lov Cole of Demorhea, Evelyn Koemer of Abilene, Peggy Rehm of Abilene, and Madge Townley of Austin.

Austin Ie F

Missing details on Miss Haynes visit in Odessa

Miss Bette Jayne Haynes accompanied by Sher Sen spent last weekend in Odessa visiting a friend.

Bette Jayne Haynes Sher Sen Odessa Plaeing Star

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