Thompson Sees Dark Hours Precede Church Dawn
William P. Thompson, nominee for president of the National Council of Churches, argues America’s secular drift tests faith but may spur church vitality. He notes leaner church structures, rising member loyalty, and calls for a faith beyond simplistic cult answers. Thompson, 57, is a Wichita attorney and longtime United Presbyterian leader.
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George W. Cornell
New York
William P. Thompson
God
Thompson
Kansas
Wichita
Tokyo
United Presbyterian Church
Dear Ann Letters on phones and growing facial hair
A reader asks why people hang up after four rings and suggests ten rings. Ann explains ringing delays and etiquette. A parent questions antidepressant effects on integrity, and Ann notes possible personality changes. Jersey duo seeks asthma guidance. Ann says most kids benefit from swimming and counseling. A teen asks about growing a beard and girl’s demands. Ann cautions self choice and responsibility.
Pecos Men’s Prayer Breakfast Set for Wednesday
Pecos group will host a men's prayer breakfast at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday October 8 at 7 a.m. Jim Strother leads the gathering and Bill Huckabey will speak. Attendees must purchase their own breakfast as the group prays for the city state and nation.
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Pecos
Jim Strother
Holiday Inn
Bill Huckabey
Couple Sets Wedding Date for Kathy Beauchamp
Mr and Mrs Tommy Beauchamp announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kathy to Dayton Royal son of Mr and Mrs Doug Royal of Pecos. The couple plans a November 1 wedding at First Christian Church at 7 00 p m with the Rev Clark Ford officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Beauchamp
Kathy
Dayton Royal
Doug Royal
Pecos
First Christaan Church
Clark Ford
Prayer as talk with God and a call to learn to pray
The piece emphasizes prayer as talking with God, noting many fear they cannot pray or do not know how. It urges that prayer need not be loud, is available to all who can speak, and can unleash God's power anywhere. It ends with a plea for guidance in how to pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Shirley
Luke
Jesus
God
China
Africa
India
Engagement announced for Debbie Bradley and Bruce Grady
Mr. Robert D. Bradley of Pecos announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of his daughter Debbie Louise to Bruce E. Grady of McCamey. The couple plans a November wedding at the bride's home in Girvin.
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Robert D. Bradley
Pecos
Debbie Louise
Bruce E. Grady
McCamey
Girvin
Pearson goes to Korea post
Air Force captain Todd W. Pearson, son of C.W. Pearson of Pecos, receives assignment to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, joining the 8th Supply Squadron after earning an MBA at the University of Texas at Austin. He earlier graduated from Pecos High School in 1960 and Baylor University in 1964 with a biology degree. His wife Martha is daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Stefanic of Dearborn Michigan.
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Kunsan AB
Republic of Korea
Air Force
Todd W. Pearson
C.W. Pearson
Pecos
Pearson
Kunsan
University of Texas At Austin
Pecos High School
Baylor University
Martha
R.J. Stefanic
N. Elizabeth, Dearborn, Mich
Eastern Star Plans Money Raising Project
Pecos Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a recent meeting to discuss a ways and means project. Plans include using the birthday calendar as a fundraiser with finance committee selling calendar advertising space.
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Pecos
Order of Eastern Star
Joyce
Pete Macha
Macha
Daphne Thrasher
Doveta Hunt
Marian Morelan
W.D. Morelan
Austin
Paula Morelan Sagan
Marion Ward
Rossville
Ind
Winifred Walker
Fredericksburg
H.L. Teaney
Mary Ann Boon
Topeka
Kan
Martha Smith
Sanderson
Joyce Macha
Charlene Evans
Marthana Hudson
Sara Harrell
Louise Cox
Barbara Cooper
Bonnie Dearley
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Ann Landers
Iowa
Ashville
Annerat
Ron
Jersey
Kathy Beauchamp
Dayson Royal
Debbie Louise Bradley
Troth
Merry Wives
Columnist Hughes
Bradley
Korea Post
Merry Wives Club
Henry Blackwell
Alton Hughes
Reeves County
Old Pecos
Bill Smith
Charles Wesson
Dick Toll
Mmes
Jim Sample
Charles Daniels
Bond Bradford
Maple Mosley
Ben Caldwell
Bob Dean
W.L. Fuller
John Burkholder
Clyde Fortune
B.F. Meek Sr
Gene Kelley
George Ross
Guy Walker
M.P. Withers
Eastern Star
H.C. Glover
S. Alamo
Jerry Simmons
Hubbs Office Supply
S. Oak St
ST. Mark’'S Bookstore
James Avery
S. Plum
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