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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1934

Page

5

Modern Study Club Seeks Book Donations for Library

Members asked to bring donated books to the next meeting held at the library. The group met last Friday with study on The Spanish Colonial System. Readings by Mrs. Webi Armstrong and Mrs Paul Dowling. Mrs. E Craft and Mrs Milt on Wadley sang a duet. Meeting time moved to the first and third Mondays of each month.

Modern Study Club Webi Armstrong Paul Dowiing E. Craft Milton Wadley

Junior Twentieth Century Club Meets Monday

The Junior Twentieth Century club met Monday night at Miss Mary Katherine Toliver’s home. A program on Spanish Settlements in Texas was presented with roll call answered by listing a Spanish mission in Texas. Margaret Holley spoke on Descriptions of Missions.

20Th Century Club Twentieth Century Club Mary Katherine Tol Texas Margaret Holley

Parent-Teachers Meet Program at High School Hall

Last Friday the High School auditorium hosted a Parent-Teachers meeting featuring songs and prayers. Greetings were offered by Mrs Porter and Mrs B A Teliver. Rev E H Ratliff spoke on Parents, Teachers, and Education. Music numbers followed by Mrs J Wilson and performers Wailand Bessent and Keith Hepner. Coach Virgil Galloway presented The Place of Extra-Class Activities. Mrs H G Russell spoke on The Objects and Aims of the OP AL.

Porter B. A. Teliver Be. H. Ratliff Wailand Bessent Keith Hepner Virgil Galloway Paul H. G. Russell

Texas highway beautification gains Pecos Reeves districts

Mrs H H Johnson of Pecos appointed district chairman for the state highway department beautification program districts include Pecos Reeves Loving Ward Winkler Crave Ector Terret Midland Martin Upton and Andrews counties. The plan urges residents to beautify premises along state highways preserve wildflowers and create parks and recreational spots for touring motorists.

Pecos Reeves County State Highway Department Texas Frank Sorell San Antonio H. H. Johnson Peco George LE. Finley Reeves Loving Ward Winkler Crave Ector Terret Midland

Shirley Temple Autograph Habit Sparks Studio Gossips

On the Paramount set of Now and Forever Shirley Temple and co stars Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard reveal her sudden urge to collect autographs. Her mother’s rules prevent asking strangers, so she aims to be introduced first. Also showing at the Grand: Lone Cowboy stars Jackie Cooper with Lila Lee and others.

Shirley Temple Paramount Gary Cooper Carole Lombard Grand Theatre Shirley Cooper W. C. Fields

Abbott Visited Chambaugh Pastor Returns From Ill Brother

Rev. A G Abbott pastor of the First Christian Church has spent the week in Chambaugh Iowa with his seriously ill brother He had gone to Des Moines for a Christian convention but remained with his brother and will return later this week.

A.G. Abbott First Christian Church Chambaugh Iowa

Carminal Wednesday Adv Promises Fun for Readers

The notice teases a Wednesday event titled Carminal, inviting readers to join for entertainment and activities. Details are limited in the snippet but emphasize a lively midweek experience.

Adv

Highway department to cooperate with local groups

A highway official said the department will improve and maintain roads and will work hand in hand with local organizations on all such work.

Highway Department

Monthly Silver Tea of Methodists Hosts Halloween Theme

The Methodist women held their monthly silver tea at Mrs. Monroe Kerr’s home with a Halloween mood. Hosts Mines Kerr C V Williams Albert Sisk G B Finley R Wade welcomed guests as readings prayers and missionary notes filled the program. A memory contest closed the event followed by a refreshments plate for many attendees.

Monroe Kerr Women of the Methodist Church Kerr C. V. Williams Albert Sisk G. B. Finley R. Wade Mary Boatright Jesus W. W. Runnels Emma Boles Ued C. R. Wade Valdigal R. H. Blackwell Mountie McFadden New Mexico Brazil Christian Fellowship Mmes Elmer Wadley Edwin Finley Thelbert H. P. Davis R. W. Neilson Roy Wilcox Marianna Wilcox

Garden Club Sees Possibility Of Highway Wayside Park

The Merry Home and Garden club met at Mrs. Henry Blackwell's home with a large turnout. Mrs. N. F. Chapman spoke on Roses Their Culture and Municipal Rose Gardens in Texas. Members noted civic plans including sponsoring a Highway Wayside Park.

Garden Club Merry Home and Garden Club Henry Blackwell Texas N. F. Chapman Mmes Roy Wilcox W. F. Howard A. G. van Horn

Garden club welcomes new members and plans civic market

Mrs G B Finley and Mrs Wm Cowden were voted into the Garden club. Guests included Mrs A C Bradley and Mrs C W Cromwell. The club marks its fourth birthday on November 12 at Mrs A G Van Horns home. A drought forces cancellation of the annual flower show, replaced by a November 3 benefit market at Texas Louisiana Power Co office selling seed cakes pies candies and garden accessories to fund civic beautification.

G. B. Finley Wm. Cowden C. W. Cromwell Garden Club A. G. van Texas-Louisiana Power Co A. G. van Horn

Presbyterian Group Meeting at Balmorhea

The Second district of the El Paso Presbyterial met in Balmorhea for its annual conference drawing six visitors. Speakers included Dr. Thorns on Religious Education and Dr. McMurray on Home Missions. Missionary A S Manwell spoke on his work with Brazilian Indians, with closing devotion by Dr. W Bristow Gray. Balmorhea ladies provided lunch.

Presbyterian Second District el Paso Dr. Thorns Big Spring Dr. McMurray Barstow Uome A. S. Manwell Dorado Mattagrosso Brazil

Toyah Carnival Promises Family Fun This Saturday

Toyah hosts a school carnival Saturday November 3 with a wrestling match mystery booth doll rack and multiple booths at the Star Theatre building. Local Pecos residents attend for supper desserts and coffee as proceeds go to the Toyah Parent-Teachers Association.

Toyah Star Theatre Pecos The Toyah Parent-Teachers Association

Methodists Study Book About Japan

Methodist women meet near Tuesday afternoon at 5 50 to finish the Foreign Mission book Suguki Looks at Japan by Dr Willis Lamont. Mrs Carlton R Wade directs with a presentation by Mrs A C Bradley who adds teaching experience. Final chapters cover Christ and Social Change and The Japanese Church.

Suguki Japan Willis Lamont Carlton R. Wade A. C. Bradley

Barbecue Planned At Christian Church

A barbecue and celebration will be held Sunday on the lawn of the Christian parsonage after Sunday services. This annual event involves church members and invites out-of-town guests with extensive preparations underway.

Christian Church

Hallowe'en Motif Tea For Presbyterian Ladies

A Hallowe'en motif shaped a tea hosted by Mrs. W. R. Shelton and Mrs. John Byrd for the Presbyterian auxiliary at Mrs. Shelton's home. A Home Missions program was led by Mrs. J. A. Crane with devotional by Mrs. Finley. Recreation followed led by Mrs. T. B. Pruett. attendees included numerous members.

W. R. Shelton John Byrd Presbyterian Shelton J. A. Crane Finley T. B. Pruett Mmes Moore Martin Correll Files Pruett Maley Simmons Crane Booker Craft Rose Scot Ligon Bowser Couch Thompson Estes Cole Miss Anom

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