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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1933
Page
4
Mentone council meeting covered public health education in schools led by Buresch from the State Lith and a district focus with Mrs Dyer presiding. A county-wide health campaign and summer fete were discussed as local officials and residents attended the session with teachers and superintendents participating.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will gather next Tuesday at 3 30 P M for a World Outlook program led by Mrs Albert Sisk and with Devotional by Mrs Henry A Sanders on Christian Education. Mrs George Finley will discuss Kindergarten Work in Japan and Mrs A G Gray will speak on the Lambuth Training School in Osaka Japan. The note of change comes as families Lay and Johnson prepare to leave the city for Graham and Houston respectively, with friends bidding them farewell.
The annual Presbyterian district meeting gathered six representatives from Toyah, two from Balmorhea, five from Ft. Stockton, seventeen from Pecos and seventeen from Barstow. Barstow district chair Mrs. Barstow presided with Mrs. Marion Slack recording. Mrs. Carl Trott welcomed. Mrs. Hermans reported Kerrville Conference. a new Secretary Treasurer post was created and Mrs. T B Pruett Jr elected. Lunch was served. program featured hymns, talks, duets, and round table discussions concluding with closing meditation by Dr. Alfather.
An editor notes a Pecos ladies guidance on acne types artificalis and vulgaris. It describes causes from retained secretions and constitutional issues, urges cleansing the intestinal tract, diet and violet ray treatment, and warns untreated acne scars. Castor oil as a laxative is advised.
The Presbyterian church auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with 11 members from Circle No. 2 and 8 from Circle No. 1 attending. Mrs. Byrd led devotion as the study on Mission Book runs Oct 5 to Nov 19, and the week of Prayer and self denial is Nov 12 to 19.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs holds its monthly meeting at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday afternoon at 30 o'clock. A planned program will interest members, who are urged to attend.
The T E L class of the First Baptist Church held its annual installation last Thursday at Mrs. J C Wilson home. Officers reported encouraging progress and cooperation. New officers were seated at decorated tables, sang Loyalty to Christ, and heard talks on class aims and perfection for the year.
The United States immigration law proclaimed for operation as of July 1, 1929 may admit about 153 714 alien immigrants yearly versus 164 667 under the old law.
Sir Francis Drake completed the first English circumnavigation from 1577 to 1579 with a squadron of five ships the largest not exceeding 100 tons.
Despite half the French population working in farming, France must import foodstuffs to satisfy domestic demand. The statement highlights a contrast between agricultural employment and self sufficiency, signaling ongoing trade and supply considerations.
The Pecos Garden Club outlined plans for its annual fall flower show at a Monday meeting led by Mrs. Young Bell. The event aims to boost Pecos beauty with diverse autumn blooms and a plant seed and garden accessories booth, proceeds supporting Cemetery Beautification.
The Twentieth Club gathered with Mrs. H. M. Harrison Beulah Blackwell Ma Wilcox and others in attendance. A history presented by Chapman and Cock sparked reminiscences as members shared memories and Roch call responses.
The Junior Twenty Study Club will meet Monday night, October at 7:00 o'clock.
The Christ Child Society will hold a meeting at McKee Camp Recreation Hall on Monday October 16. All members are urged to attend.
The next meeting is planned for October 23 with Mrs Hi Calp. The notice provides a specific date and the participant's name, indicating an upcoming gathering or discussion.
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