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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

4

Mary Martha Circle Names Officers for Church Year

Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist W M A met at Mrs. H G Catton home for a program and business session. Officers appointed include co chairmen Mrs W M Campbell and Mrs Raymond Budaley with duties in stewardship publicity and missions among others.

Mary Martha Circle The Baptist H. G. Catton Matthews Buchannan W. M. Campbell Carl Bradford W. W. Ragsdale W. E. Knowles de White Webb Armstrong Claud Downs Young Peoples Raymond Budaley H. G. Cotton Aubrey Shoemake Mission Study R. F. Kirby

Evanses from Dallas visit Pecos and soak up caverns

Mr and Mrs O Evans Sr and Mr and Mrs O M Evans Jr visited Pecos the past week as guests of Mr and Mrs M E Sibley. They toured the Sibley Ranch and Carlsbad Caverns before returning to Dallas last Tuesday.

O. Evans, Sr O. M. Evans, Jr Pecos M. E. Sibley O. M. Evans Sibley Sibley Ranch Carlsbad Caverns Dallas

New 1940 Philco Radios at Brownlee Hardware

Pecos shoppers discover the new 1940 Philco radios on display at Brownlee Hardware Co. Local residents show interest in the latest home entertainment technology as inventory arrives for the season.

Philco Brownlee Hardware Co Pecos

Women discuss current events at Merry Wives meeting

Mrs. Hill D. Hudson led a Wednesday afternoon session at Mrs. Leslie Bevill’s home. The group reviewed World War II background and European happenings since World War I using a Fortune Europe map. A brief business meeting followed led by Mrs. George Ross with numerous members in attendance.

Hill D. Hudson The Merry Wives Leslie Bevill L. W. Anderson R. L. Boone J. W. Brooks Hilliard Camp Jim Camp T. Y. Casey H. T. Collier Harold Lindley Harold McNew W. W. Runnels George Ross Albert Sisk J. E. Starley Richard Toll Roy Wilcox Ralph Williams J. C. Wilson

Cowden Names Circle Chairs for Baptist WM A

Mrs. W. H. Cowden named standing committee chairmen for the Central Circle of the Baptist W M A at the group meeting held at Mrs. C. E. Gann home. Co chairwoman Marvin Cowan and others listed with duties include Gann benevolence Russell missions Fulgim stewardship Turner personal service Toliver Bible study Slack mission study Wilson publicity Harrington education Nabers periodicals Daniel secretary treasurer.

W. H. Cowden Central Circle of the Baptist W.M.A C. E. Gann Marvin Cowan Henry Russell W. P. Fulgim W. M. Turner B. A. Toliver Kenneth Slack J. C. Wilson Elmer Harrington R. V. Nabers Charley Daniel Matthew G. C. Parker

Mrs Marion Slack To Host Merry Home and Garden Club

Mrs Marion Slack will host the Merry Home and Garden Club Monday at 3 30 pm. Mrs Edwin Finley will present a paper on Gardens on Parade and lead a round table on bulbs to plant now for spring bloom. Mrs J C Hollebeke leads the discussion. a full attendance is urged for a key business session.

Marion Slack Merry Home and Garden Club E. L. Collings Edwin Finley J. C. Hollebeke

Circle No. 2 Presbyterian Auxiliary Hosts Home Study

Mrs John Lilley hosted Circle No 2 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary for a home mission study entitled The Home Missionary The devotional Christian Abandonment was given by Mrs W B Cummings Attendees included Mrs Maggie Rose Mrs R N Couch Mrs John Lilley Mrs W B Cummings Mrs Hugh Bryant Mrs Bill Dougherty Mrs J B Files and Mrs Carl Eddins

Circle No. 2 Presbyterian Auxiliary John Lilley Carl Eddins W. B. Cummings Maggie Rose R. N. Couch Hugh Bryant Bill Daugherty J. B. Files

East Circle Plans Enlistment Session

Six members of the East Circle of the Baptist W M A met Tuesday at Mrs. T Y Casey's home for a business session. Devotionals were given by Mrs. Anna Joplin Mrs. W E Hamilton Mrs. T Y Casey and Mrs. Barney Hubbs. Officers for the year were discussed but not yet appointed. Present were Mrs. Anna Joplin Mrs. W E Hamilton Mrs. T Y Casey Mrs. Barney Hubbs Mrs. Masters and Mrs. Greer.

East Circle of the Baptist W.M.A T. Y. Casey Anna Joplin W. E. Hamilton Barney Hubbs

Shower Honors Recent Bride Mrs Truman Meadows

A bridal shower for Mrs. Truman Meadows was hosted last week at the home of Mrs. E E Biggs. The pink and white decor featured a pink centerpiece of a bride and groom under fern and pink candle arch, with tiny veiled brides as favors and a signed register listing numerous guests.

Truman Meadows E. E. Biggs H. D. Hardy C. E. Gann

West Circle Holds Baptist WM A Meeting At Home

Mrs H H Johnson hosted the West Circle Baptist WM A meeting at her home Tuesday. Mrs Steve Ward led Bible study on Genesis. Committee chair appointments were postponed due to the absence of circle leader Mrs R N Stevenson. Reports of personal service were given and an offering taken for the Hundred Thousand Club. Present were Mrs Claude Elkins Mrs C E Armstrong Mrs L B Richardson Mrs Steve Ward Mrs J P Donnell and Mrs H H Johnson.

H. H. Johnson West Circle of the Baptist W.M.A Steve Ward R. N. Stevenson

Missionary Society Concludes Reading of The American City

Members of the Methodist Missionary Society met at the church to study the final chapters of The American City and Its Churches. The four day study included daily meetings and a round table discussion on local applications.

Methodist Missionary Society

Cathryn Armstrong Hosts Club Program on Women in Aviation

Miss Cathryn Armstrong will entertain the Junior 20th Century Story Club at her home Monday evening. The program will cover the topic Women In Aviation and features Armstrong as hostess for the event.

Cathryne Armstrong 20Th Century Story Club

Texas visitors enjoy East Coast World’s Fair trip

Miss Julia Ward and Miss Nancy Harmon of Dallas vacation at the New York World’s Fair and on the East Coast. They plan to visit Washington and other sights before returning to Texas mid October. Mrs Willett hosts guests from Fort Worth who toured Red Bluff, Carlsbad Caverns, and McDonald Observatory before a South Texas trip to the Chisos Mountains and Terlingua Mines.

Julia Ward Nancy Harmon Dallas Frey Detroit Ward Washington City Texas Eaton Alley

Missionary Tea Draws Twenty Five Christian Ladies

Twenty five members of the Christian Church Ladies' Council met for a tea at the church Tuesday. Mrs. W. J. McCune led the business session and Mrs. Sam Prewit delivered the devotional. Attendees included Mrs. J. W. McCune, Mrs. Ted Johnston, Mrs. E. G. Bowles, and others, with visitor Mrs. C. E. Lester.

Christian Ladies’ Council Christian Church Ladies’ Council W. J. McCune Sam Prewit J. W. McCune Ted Johnston E. G. Bowles W. T. Wicker Lyndell Warnock Jim Camp H. L. Magee

Pecos Auxiliary Hosts Annual District Conference

The Pecos Presbyterian Auxiliary hosted the Fort Stockton Barstow and Balmorhea auxiliaries for the 15th annual group conference of District No. 3 of the El Paso Presbyterial. The event opened with prayers and addresses. morning devotion by Mrs. P A Black. Rev R A Portlaw spoke on Evangelistic Crusade. reports and music followed. lunch for 51 members. afternoon session featured reports from auxiliary presidents and an inspirational message by Presbyterial president Mrs T D Murphy in Odessa.

Pecos Fort Stockton Barstow Balmorhea P. A. Black R. A. Portlaw Lubbock M. L. Swinehart Ruth Fury Fury C. A. Casebier C. A. Gillis John Byrd T. D. Murphy Odessa

Presbyterian Auxiliary Circle Bible Study Meeting

Auxiliary Circle No 1 met at Mrs Carl Wey home Tuesday with prayer led by Mrs C O Finley and devotions by Mrs C E Baze on Christian Abandonment from Luke Mark and Matthew. Program on The Home Missionary from Chapel to Church led by Mrs M L Swinehart with a closing prayer. Present were several named members and new member Mrs Turner.

Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Auxiliary Carl Wey Cc. O. Finley C. E. Baze Matthews Mark Luke M. L. Swinehart Cc. Bowser Bike Simmons C. O. Finley Ashe Crane D. W. Bozeman A. F. Martin John Byrd Helen Jorgerson Turner Wevat

Mrs I V McElroy Visits Alpine With Son Earl

Mrs I V McElroy of Pecos spent this week visiting her son Earl McElroy in Alpine, enjoying a family gathering and local sights.

I. V. McElroy of Pecos Earl McElroy Alpine

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