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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1938

Page

5

Presbyterians Attend District Meet in Fort Stockton

Pecos Presbyterians sent several members to a district meeting in Fort Stockton on Wednesday. Guest speaker was Mrs. M. L. Swineheart of Pecos, a returned missionary from Korea, with Mrs. Hugh F. May of Clovis as district president of the El Paso Presbyterial. Attendees from Pecos included Rev. and Mrs. John Byrd and multiple members.

Pecos D. W. Bozeman, Jr Joan Correll M. L. Swinehart George Maley Harry Pryor

Two Actresses Spotlight in Merry Wives Club Program

Mrs. Dudley Yard hosted 19 members at Hotel Brandon for a Merry Wives Club meeting. They planned a Dec 6 appearance by Evelyn Oppenheimer of Dallas who will review My Son My Son. The program highlighted Shakespearean roles by Jane Cowl and Katherine Cornell.

Dudley Yard Brandon Merry Wives Club Evelyn Oppenheimer Dallas Miss Oppenheimer Son Jane Cowl Katherine Cornell J. E. Starley Miss Cowl Willam L. Kerr Miss Cornell

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Recent Bride

Mrs. T. J. Smith hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Kenneth Richards, a recent bride, with gas games and contests. Prizes went to the honoree, and several guests attended including Mrs. J. M. Saunders, Miss Mary Louise Biggs, and many others listed by name.

T. J. Smith Kenneth Richards J. M. Saunders Mary Louise Biggs John Wadley Ted Brown Elmer Wadley L. A. Richards Wilton Youngblood Lee Johnson Buck Simmons Jim Cooksey Jiggs Dinwiddie J. B. Stubblefield Harrison Beauchamp J. B. Mason C. V. Williams Sterling Fisher O. A. Smith Wesley Hart Carroll Griffin Bill Boles A. Z. Hart Russell Youngblood S. Tucker L. E. Polk Bob Brookover M. H. Rush T. B. Pruett, Jr Beulah Lane Virginia Evolene Howell Ethel Armstrong Dorothy Smith

Sponsor Is Hostess To Young Matrons

Mrs J C Buchannan newly elected sponsor hosted the Mary Martha circle of the Baptist W M U on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs B A Toliver president guest gave the opening prayer and Buchannan the devotional. Plans were made for the year as circle members began work on garments for Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas. Refreshments were served by the hostess to the listed members.

J. C. Buchannan Mary Martha Baptist B. A. Toliver Buchannan Buckner Orphans Home Dallas Carl Bradford Aubrey Shoemake Hugh Blair Bond Bradford George Nagel J. E. Couch W. W. Ragedale H. D. Hardy Claude Anthony

Pecos Chapter to Hold Eastern Star Stated Meeting

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O. E. S. will hold its stated meeting Monday at 7 30 p m Oct 10 All members are urged to attend and invites others Mrs Sarah Colwell Worthy Matron will preside Columbus Day program led by Mrs Nannie Couch Past Matron Final plans for Mexican dinner to be served Tuesday evening at Mrs W L Ross 607 West Third Street at Plum

Pecos Sarah Colwell Nannie Couch W. L. Ross West Third Street Plum

Royalty Couple Welcome A Baby Boy This Week

Mr and Mrs Chester Taggart of Royalty announce the birth of a son at a local hospital this week. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely.

Chester Taggart

World Outlook program planned by Mrs Reeder at church

Mrs W E Reeder will conduct a World Outlook program for members of the Methodist missionary society next Tuesday at 3 30 at the church.

W. E. Reeder Methodist Missionary Society

New Circle Chairman Presides Over Baptist Meet

Mrs. R. N. Stevenson, new circle chairman, presided at a Tuesday West Circle Baptist Church meeting. Hostess Mrs. H. H. Johnson led the gathering as plans for the year's work were set and standing committee chairmen named. Present were Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. C. E. Armstrong, Mrs. Lou Duncan, Mrs. J. P. Donnell, and Mrs. H. H. Johnson.

R. N. Stevenson New Circle West Circle of the Baptist Church H. H. Johnson Stevenson C. E. Armstrong Lou Duncan J. P. Donnell

O. E. S. Chapter Serves Mexican Dinner Funds Drive

Pecos Chapter No. 81 O. E. S. will host a Mexican dinner at Mrs. W. L. Ross home 607 West Third Street on Tuesday evening October 11 from 5 to 8 PM. Plates are fifty cents and the public is invited. call Mrs. Ross at No. 240 for details.

Pecos W. L. Ross West Third Street

Meeting Places For Circles Announced

Mrs. Bond Bradford will host Mary Martha Circle of the Baptist W M U next Tuesday for a mission study lesson by Mrs. W P Fulgin. The Central circle will meet with Mrs. Henry Russell.

Bond Bradford Mary Martha Circle The Baptist W. P. Fulgin Central Circle Henry Russell

Birth announced for Fort Worth couple's daughter

This week a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edelbrock of Fort Worth. Mrs. Edelbrock is the former Alice Daggett of Pecos and the child's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Port Daggett.

Alice Frank Edelbrock Fort Worth Edelbrock Alice Daggett Pecos Port Daggett

Birth announcement and local social updates

Congratulates Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Wilker son born Sept. 23 at a local sanitarium. Both mother and son are reported doing nicely. Mrs. R. S. Johnson returned home after a two week visit to Uvalde Del Rio and Sanderson. Mrs. Beulah J. Wilson went to Sanderson to meet her mother and bring her home. Mr. and Mrs. George Maley returned from Austin after business and visited their son Malcolm at Hardin-Simmons en route home. Mrs. Harlan Woolwine travels to Wichita Kans for her sister’s wedding. Harvey Beauchamp district manager of Southern Union Utilities Company attended to company business in Beeville last weekend.

T. A. Wilkerson R. S. Johnson Uvalde del Rio Sanderson Beulah J. Wilson George Maley Austin Malcolm Hardin-Simmons Harlan Woolwine Wichita Kans Harvey Beauchamp Southern Union Utilities Company Beeville

Local visitors and trips noted in Coleman

Mrs Earl Smith of Coleman visited this week with her mother Mrs Aetna Bryan. Mrs Dorothy Dean and her son Billy stopped in for a business trip to El Paso Thursday.

Dorothy Dean Billy el Paso

Mrs Bill Swan of Barstow Confined to Local Hospital

Mrs Bill Swan of Barstow is hospitalized after an illness. The report notes her confinement to a local hospital and provides no further details on condition or treatment.

Bill Swan Barstow

Via Salari Road Tied to Ancient Salt Trade

Salt was vital in antiquity and the Via Salari, one of Italy’s oldest roads, carried this commodity from Osta into the Sabine country.

Italy Via Salari Osta

Providence and Newport Histories as Rhode Island Capitals

The sentence notes that Providence and Newport served as capitals of Rhode Island for many years, reflecting a historical arrangement in the state's governance.

Providence Newport Rhode Island

Mrs W H Cowden Hosts Central Circle Meeting

Eight members of the Central Circle met Tuesday with Mrs. W. H. Cowden to plan methods of aiding local charity work. They also spent time sewing garments for Buckner Orphans Home. Mrs. Cowden led the devotional and read a story opening the meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Stack and seven others.

Central Circle W. H. Cowden Buckner Orphans Home Cowden Kenneth Stack W. P. Fulgirn Marvin Cowan J. C. Wilson Henry Russell G. C. Parker C. E. Gann

Children Surprise Mother on 71st Birthday

Mrs. Wilkins was surprised by her children on September 29 for her 71st birthday. Present were Guy Wilkins and family of Eastland, Mr and Mrs W W Chandler and children of Saragosa, Mr and Mrs W A Stewart of Odessa, and Mr and Mrs J H Wilkins and children of Pecos.

G. B. Wilkins Wilkins Guy Wilkins Eastland W. W. Chandler Saragosa W. A. Stewart Odessa J. H. Wilkins Pecos

Music Club Plans Fall Convention

The Pecos Music Club, meeting at Marion Slack’s home, plans the fall district convention with Barstow Music Club as co-hostess. A Junior Club may be organized with dues paid by the State Federation if formed, and art programs begin November 8.

Pecos Music Club Marion Slack Ailes Ronald Roberson Harlan Woolwine Eston Edge Brophy Slack Houser Pecos Barstow Music Club Roberson Haynes Ralph Williams

Parent-Teachers To Meet Here Thursday

The Junior and Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association will meet next Thursday afternoon October 13 at the high school auditorium. Dr George Garrett county health officer will discuss Health Problems of Adolescence at four o clock.

Junor George Garrett

Garden Club Meeting Hostess Next Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Bob Stevenson will host the Merry Home and Garden Club gathering next Monday at 3 36 in the afternoon for club members.

Garden Club Bob Stevenson Merry Home and Garden Club

Wanted: Permanent housekeeper with recommendations

Classified notes offer a position for a permanent housekeeper at 1205 S Willow with strong recommendations. Also an alert to register a baby with B A Oden to obtain a birth certificate before year end. A small leather key case with two keys is found. owner can claim at Enterprise office after paying ad.

S. Willow B. A. Oden

Methodist Missionary Society Sees Large Meeting

About 25 members attended a Tuesday afternoon business session at the church. New president Mrs. Albert Sisk led the meeting as plans for a mission study to be held later in the month were discussed.

Methodist Missionary Society Albert Sisk

Mrs. T Y Casey Hails O Daniel On Big Bend Park Support

Mrs. T Y Casey retiring president of the Eighth District of Texas Women’s Federated Clubs thanks Gov elect W Lee O Daniel for his interest in the proposed Big Bend Park. She spoke for club women from Midland to Alpine and noted his endorsement. O Daniel pledged aid during his tenure and Casey has been appointed committeewoman from the 29th district at the Beaumont Democratic convention.

W. Lee O’daniel T. Y. Casey Texas O’daniel Big Bend Park Midland el Paso Alpine Casey Beaumont

Earthquakes Typically Emanate From Shallow Depths

A basic seismology fact notes that most earthquakes originate about 15 miles below the earth's surface, indicating their common shallow origin and the tectonic processes at play.

20th Century Club Reviews George Apley

Sixteen members of the Twentieth Century Club met with Mrs. W. W. Dean to hear Mrs. Clarence Bell review George Apley by John P. Marquand. Miss Cathryn Douglas gave a short biographical sketch of the author's life, concluding the program. Next meeting will be with Mrs. J E Couch next Wednesday afternoon.

Twentieth-Century Club W. W. Dean Clarence Bell George Apley John P. Marquand Cathryn Douglas J .E. Couch

Harrises Welcome Son Howard Ronnie at Pecos Sanitarium

Mr and Mrs Howard Harris announce the birth of a son named Howard Ronnie at a Pecos sanitarium last week. Mother and child are doing nicely.

Howard Harris Howard Ronnie Pecos

Balmorhea Woman Recovers At Home After Tonsillectomy

Mrs. Herbert Meier of Balmorhea underwent a tonsillectomy at a local hospital early in the week and returned home on Tuesday.

Herbert Meier Balmorhea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merry Wives Taffetas Princess United Eastern Star Little Miss Broadway Grand Theatre Hollywood George Murphy Phyllis Brooks Meet Do.k Music Club Goodrich Silvertown John Henry Sinclair Atvrret Frop Sheffield Roper Southern Union Utilities Co S. Hickory Tf-C J. H. Wilhite Buck Jackson Zimmer Motor Co Ott Hinkle 6Th and Elm G. E West 4Th St Plaza _ Hotel Methodist O’ Daniel 20Th Century Club Hears Book Review Durdin
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