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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

6

Elementary PTA Names 12 Delegates to State Convention

The Elementary School Association executive board met after a session to name twelve delegates to the State PTA convention in Galveston next month. A regular meeting followed with programs on getting along with others and fire prevention, plus membership drive prizes awarded. Delegates elected include Mrs. R. A. Roberts, Mrs. Arthur Schmid, Mrs. Charlie Daniel, Mrs. John Owens, Mrs. I. R. Titus, Mrs. T. B. Pruett, Mrs. Bob Lewis, Mrs. William Kerr, Mrs. J. E. Starley, Mrs. Hollis Smith, Mrs. Ted Johnston and Mrs. Bill Cowden.

Parent-Teacher Association Galveston Elementary School Association W. L. Kerr Charlie Daniel Ted Johnston I. R. Titus Harrison Beauchamp W. M. Campbell E. L. Thompson George Ross Jim Sample Harry Ross Bob Lewis Nancy Jones Aileen Love Jay Janine Buchannan Pauline Jones R. A. Roberts Arthur Schmid John Owens T. B. Pruett William Kerr J. E. Starley Hollis Smith Bill Cowden

Anniversary Dinner Celebrates Pecos Royal Neighbors Camp

Thirty eight guests attended a ninth anniversary dinner for the Pecos Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America. The event featured a Columbus Day theme, naval officer style decor, and plans announced for the West Texas convention in Big Spring on November 16 with the Supreme Oracle attending.

Pecos Camp Pecos Royal Neighbors of America Loma Hampton RNA Barney Hubbs Myrtle Estes Abilene West Texas Royal Neighbors Big Spring Supreme Oracle of Rock Island Ill Marlowe Mehe Monahans Monahans Frank Ruttedge Wink H. L. Holloway

Romance course offered in new Paramount football comedy

Susan Hayward stars in a lighthearted romance thread in the film $1,000 a Touchdown and shares the screen with Joe E. Brown and Martha Raye. The picture aims to lift a broken-down college while Saturday showings at the Grand Theatre deliver the comedy.

Susan Hayward Paramount Grand Theatre Joe E. Brown Martha Raye

Condor Chick Unable to Fly for Two Months After Hatch

A condor chick remains grounded for about two months following hatching. Wildlife experts note slow feather development and the need for parental guidance as the chick grows.

Over 100 Women To Attend District Five Conference

More than 100 business women are expected at the District Five annual conference of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in Midland. El Paso Abilene Stamford Mc Camey and Big Spring will send sizable delegations. Registration begins Saturday afternoon at Hotel Scharbauer with two new clubs in the district and speakers Judge Chas L. Klapproth of Midland and Miss Meta Meadow of Fort Worth scheduled to address attendees.

Midland el Paso Abilene Stamford McCamey Big Spring Hotel Scharbauer Pecos Tahoka Chas. L. Klapproth Miss Meta Meadow Fort Worth

Administrator notices settlement for Alexander Clark estate

The State of Texas Reeves County to those indebted to or holding claims against the estate of Alexander Clark deceased. Young Bell is named administrator and invites all debtors and creditors to present claims or settle debts at Pecos Reeves County Texas by law within the lawful period. The notice is dated September 30 1939.

Alexander Clark Reeves County Texas J. B. Woolfolk Said County Pecos A. D

Toyah Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The Toyah Baptist Church holds 10 o'clock Sunday School and 11 o'clock morning preaching, 7 15 Baptist Training Union, 8 15 evening preaching, and 8 15 Wednesday prayer services. Preaching occurs each second and fourth Sunday.

Toyah Baptist Church Servces Baptist Training Union

Sunday Church Schedule Promises Evening Preaching

At 9 45 a m Sunday School service and 6 p m Baptist Training Union, followed by an 8 o clock Sunday evening preaching service. Iglesia Baptist Church advertises a full day of worship activities.

Sunday Services and Activities Schedule

Rev John W Byrd leads Sunday worship at 11 a m with 10 a m Sunday School. Pioneer and Senior Young People's meetings at 5 and 6 p m. Choir practice and worship service at 8 p m on Wednesday.

John W. Byrd

First Methodist Church Sermon and Epworth League Notes

Rev. A C Douglas leads church services with 10 o clock Sunday school and 11 o clock morning worship featuring special music. Epworth League gathers at 7 Sunday evening with a lively youth program.

Epworth League

Probation after Death Theme in Christian Science Lesson

The October 22 Sunday lesson in Christian Science Churches centers on probation after death. Golden Text from James 1 12 speaks of enduring temptation and receiving the crown of life. Hosea 13 14 promises ransom from the grave, while Science and Health cites life as the unchanging law of soul and spirit.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Baptist Women’s Missionary Board Holds Luncheon

Baptist Women’s Missionary Society executive board met at Mrs. Steve Ward’s home for a luncheon. New members Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Virgil Campbell, and Mrs. Hugh Blair joined as Mrs. G. C. Parker led the session. The group planned an all day meeting November 3 with cooperation from churches in Barstow Toyah and Balmorhea.

Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Executive Board Executive Board Steve Ward Ward J. P. Donnell Hugh Blair E. B. Kiser B. A. Toliver G. C. Parker Virgil Campbell State Mission Study Brown Fort Worth Missionary Societies Barstow Toyah Balmorhea W. M. Turner J. C. Buchannan Kenneth S W. P. Fulgim W. M. Campbell Aubrey Shoemake Will Cowan Barney Hubbs T. Y. Casey H. L. Holloway W. E. Hamilton Ack

Church of Christ announces weekly services and classes

Rev. Jas. A. Fry leads Bible study at 10 a. m. Sundays followed by morning worship at 10 45. Evening service at 7 45. Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 45. Women’s Bible Class meets Thursday at 3 p. m.

Church OF Christ Jas. A. Fry

First Christian Church Schedule

Rev. Oliver Harrison presides with Sunday School led by Jo W. Camp at 9 45. Morning worship at 10 55 features a sermon by the pastor. Wrangler's club meets at 6 30 followed by Evening worship at 7 45.

First Christian Church Oliver Harrison Jo W. Camp Wrangler’s Club

Mrs. Bell's Mother Dies In California

Mrs. Clarence Bell attended the funeral of her mother Mrs. W. L. Shepard in Los Angeles. She had just returned home from California when she was summoned back as her mother’s condition worsened suddenly.

Clarence Bell California W. L. Shepard Los Angeles

Mrs B A Toliver Teaches Genesis to Central Circle

Members of the Central Circle of the Baptist W M S met at Mrs J C Wilson's home to hear a Genesis lesson by Mrs B A Toliver. Personal service blanks were filled and plans discussed for a new mission study book. Attendees included Mrs Kenneth Slack and others. See 1940 Philco radios at Brownlee Hardware Co Pecos.

Central Circle of the Baptist J. C. Wilson B. A. Toliver Kenneth Slack Marvin Cowan G. C. Parker R. V. Nabors Elmer Harrington R. A. Roberts A. D. Marmaduke C. E. Gann W. P. Fulgin C. A. Daniel Bill Cowden Philco Brownlee Hardware Co Pecos

Pecos Valley Lodge and Fraternal Orders Schedule

Regular Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF&AM meeting on the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Attendance requested. Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388 meets Mondays at 8 00 p m. Visitors welcome. IOOF Lodge No. 650 J meets Fridays at 8 00 p m. Aubrey Shoemake Noble Grand. R T Cost secretary. Pecos. 9 tfi c

Pecos Valley Lodge No Af&am Wes Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388 J. B. Heard C. C Ioof Lodge No. 650 J Aubrey Shoemake Noble Grand R. T. Cost

Memorial program honors Mrs Emma Boles circle tribute

Circle 3 of the Methodist Missionary Society held a luncheon at Mrs W W Runnels home dedicating the program to Mrs Emma Boles who had been a 32 year member. Mrs Sample gave the devotional and members recalled her impact and history with the circle. Gift boxes proceeds benefit the Methodist Orphans Home in Waco. Attendees included Mrs A G Taggert Mrs X B Rumbaugh Mrs W E Reeder Mrs W A Hendricks Mrs Oram Green Mrs Monroe Kerr Mrs J H Bonarden Mrs Hugh Valliant and son Jimmy Miss Ida B Hines.

Emma Boles The Methodist Missionary Society W. W. Runnels W. W. Sample Methodist Orphans’ Home Waco A. G. Taggert X. &. Rumbaugh W. E. Reeder W. A. Hendricks Oram Green Monroe Kerr J. H. Bonarden Hugh Valliant Jimmy Ida B. Hines

Circle Sponsors Enchilada Supper at Church

Members of the Pearl Randal Circle of the Methodist Missionary Society announce an enchilada supper Tuesday night October 24 at the church. Supper served 5 30 to 7 30 with tickets on sale this week. price 40 cents per plate.

Pearl Randal Circle The Methodist Missionary Society

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