Baptist Missionary Society Opens Prayer Week Observance Monday
The East Circle of the Baptist Missionary Society launched its annual Prayer Week with a Monday program titled The Open Door. Speakers included Mrs. E. and Mrs. W. Hamilton, with talks on prisons and work among Negroes, followed by a Starlight Band performance and plans for an all day mission institute on Nov. 3 under Mrs. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
Pra
East Circle
Wa —Er
Anna Joplin
W. E. Hamilton
Jin
McCarthy
Colored Baptist W. M. A
Starlight Banel
T. Y. Casey
Casey
W. M. Turner
E. B. Kiser
B. A. Toliver
Fenton Alley
Henry Russell
G. C. Parker
J. C. Buchannan
Marvin Cowan
Aubrey Shoemake
Brown
College Station
J. P. Donnell
Will Cowan
W. H. Cowden
J. C. Wilson
W. P. Fulgin
Kenneth Slack
Elmer
Charles Daniel
J. E. Couch
Amelia Vasquez
Dolores Natibidad
Maria Amador de Najor
Combine Program With Monthly Tea
West Circle members hosted the monthly tea at Mrs. C. E. Armstrong’s home with Central Circle directing the program. Open the Door to Mexico was the devotional theme. Mexican songs and discussions on Mexicans in Our Midst and The Power of the Gospel Among Mexicans framed the program. New president Mrs. G. C. Parker led a brief business session.
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West Circle
C. E. Armstrong
Central Circle
W. M. Turner
Russell
Mexico
H. J. Henderson
B. A. Toliver
Ethel Armstrong
Elmer Harrington
G. C. Parker
Parker
Circle Mrs. Larry Ladd Hosts Bible Study Meeting
Mrs. Larry Ladd hosted Group 3 of the Christian Church for a Tuesday Bible study. Gene Rumbaugh led stewardship and E L. Buchanan led the world call discussion as twelve members attended.
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Larry Ladd
Group 3
The
Christian Church
Gene Rumbaugh
E. L. Buchanan
Elmer Johnson
W. R. Cook
M. C. Glover
J. M. Coffield
Mayo
E. G. Bowles
W. R. Glasscock
Hemmer
J. E. Eisenwine
Owens Visit Daughter on Guadalupe Mountain Ranch
Mr and Mrs Mary Owens visit their daughter Mrs Green McCombs on a Guadalupe Mountain ranch this week.
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Mary Owens
Mrs. Green McCombs
Guadalupe Mountain
Watch Your Doughnuts Cooking at PTA Carnival
A brief notice urges attendees to monitor frying doughnuts during the PTA Carnival Tuesday night, ensuring safe cooking and preventing spills or burns at the event.
Wind storms tied to Pecos band claim unfounded
In Pecos the wind storms are not linked to the Pecos band now under E A Blount. The report notes 30 or so band members at a first rehearsal with few in attendance. The item also mentions a Young People's Christian Endeavor Society picnic for two members bound for Tyler business college and local church assignments following a Reeves County conference.
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Pecos
E. A. Blount
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Mitchell Place
Estelle
Hattie Dardin
Tyler
Texas
Reeves County
L. L. Thurston
Belcer
Toyah
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Union Gin Co
Clay Slack
Mesdames Morrison
Crane
Collie, Woods
W. D. Hudson, Jr
Hazel Sparks
Evelyn Slack
W. W. Dean
Tragedy at Evans Well Kills Three in Loving County
An explosion last Saturday night at the Evans well in Loving County killed J. C. Mackelroy of Austin David Evans Pecos and Russell Meancer formerly of Clovis. Survivor Arch Allington of Wichita Kansas was in very serious condition Thursday night. Cattle purchases may resume with a 7 million dollar government appropriation to buy 644700 head from distressed areas. Pecos Eagles suffer three injured starters as they open conference play against Marfa Shorthorns at Rotary Field Friday. Crane City DA investigates open gambling with Sheriff Pettus. two poker games halted. James H Walker longtime Madera Valley editor dies at Balmorhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans, Et al
Loving County
J. C. Mackelroy
Austin
David Evans
Pecos
Russell Meancer
Clovis
Arch Allington
Wichita
Kan
Pecos Eagles
Marfa
Rotary Field
William L. Kerr
Crane City
E. R. Pettus
Crane County
James H.walker
Madera Valley
Balmorhea
Red Bluff group outlines flood control plan at Carlsbad meeting
Members of the Red Bluff Water Power Control District and Judge J E Starley presented a five point program for Pecos River flood control at a Carlsbad meeting. Heavy rains near Pecos boosted winter prospects for ranchers as moisture improved ranges in the Trans Pecos and ranchers reported better conditions than last fall. Cotton picking halt in Pecos Valley and Balmorhea area temporarily suspended but resumed Thursday morning.
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Red Bluff
Balmorhea
Population of Africa Estimated at 139 Million
A historical estimate places Africa’s population at about 139 million. The figure reflects regional demographic assessments and is cited as an approximate total for the continent.
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Africa
Miss Mary Glier Weds J. B. Kirklin In Pecos Ceremony
Miss Mary Glier and J. B. Kirklin of Pecos married Monday evening in the Rumbaugh home with Rev. Oliver Harrison officiating. The ceremony featured a white altar, yellow flowers, and music by Melvin Cogley and Gladys McKelvey. The couple planned a Denver honeymoon and will reside in Middleton apartments.
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Mary Glier
J. B. Kirklin
Pecos
Gene Rumbaugh
Oliver Harrison
Mrs. Kirklin
Denver
Colo
Middleton Apartments
Toyah Star Chapter Marks 24th Anniversary With Radio Program
The Toyah Chapter of the Eastern Star celebrated its 24th anniversary Oct 12 during a radio program at the regular meeting. The matron acted as announcer on CBS and introduced Mrs. A. B. Tinnan who welcomed attendees and introduced Mrs. Lillie Robinson who recounted the chapter’s history. Reeves Burchard brought a birthday cake with 24 candles as soft music played by Helen Henderson accompanied readings and a choir performance. Charter members listed include Emily Andrews and Lillie Robinson among others. visitors D. J. Hays Barstow Beulah Wilson and Olean Smith Pecos attended.
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Toyah
The
Eastern Star
CBS
A. B. Tinnan
Lillie Robinson
Reeves Burchard
Helen Henderson
Grace Hayes
Frank Powell
Katherine Powell
Inez Davis
Jim Humphries
George Hawthorne
Emily Andrews
C. E. Cassel
Nellie Hosie
Agnes
D. J. Hays
Barstow
Beulah Wilson
Olean Smith
Pecos
New 1940 Philco Radios At Brownlee Hardware Pecos
Pecos shoppers are invited to see the new 1940 Philco radios on display at Brownlee Hardware Co. The event highlights the latest radio models and features available to local customers.
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Philco
Brownlee Hardware Co
Pecos
Farm wife chooses SERVEL ELECTROLUX fridge on kerosene
A farmer’s wife touts a kerosene powered SERVEL ELECTROLUX refrigerator as a modern farm kitchen miracle. No electricity water or moving parts required to keep food fresh with low daily fuel use. Thousands of farmers’ wives already use it and recommend learning more about it.
Presbyterian Auxiliary Hosts Tuesday Social Meeting
Members gathered at the home of Mrs. H. E. Tips for the Presbyterian Auxiliary monthly social. Co hostesses were Mrs. Carl Eddins and Mrs. Tips. After prayers by Mrs. John W Byrd the group enjoyed contests, stunts, and refreshments for numerous members and two visitors.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
H. E. Tips
Tips
Carl Eddins
John W Byrd
Milford Howard
Wesley Hart
al Cowden
D. W. Bozeman, Jr
Ben Kelly
Keen
Bill DeRacy
Leon Henderson
Veto Norrell
Jiggs Dinwiddie
Ray Whitley
Hugh Bryant
H. A. Kidder
John Correll
C. E. Baze
Bike Simmons
Carl Wevat
Basil Hicks
A. F. Martin
John Wallace
M. L. Swinehart
Maggie Rose
John Byrd
Turner
C. O. Finley
J. A. Crane
W. Bb. Cummings
Harry Pryor
George Maley
R. N. Couch
Prickett
W. W. Hastings
Eddins
Pecos Residents Attend TCU Texas A. and M. Game
Sheriff and Mrs. Louis Rober son and Mrs. J. W. Beck were among Pecos residents at the Texas Christian versus Texas A. M. football game in Fort Worth last Saturday. Also noted is a Pecos P. T. A. Cardinal plan for a joint meeting and a Pecos Chapter O. E. S. special session in Barstow on Friday evening November 10 for initiation.
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Louis Roberson
J. W. Beck
Pecos
Texas Christian
Texas A. & M
Fort Worth
Barstow
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Beecs Funeral Home
J. H. Wallace
L. E
RTE
GMC
Downs Sullivan Motor CO
Pecos, Texas
Melvin Cogley
Gladys McKelvey
Toyah Eastern Star Chapter
Ana
Lin Dlad
Don Herold
Appliance CO
Cactus Theatre
P.T. A. Cardinal
Coffield Machine Co
Downs-Sullivan Motor CO
MR. Peck
Pecos Texas
Lodge
Pecos Valley Lodge No
AF &Am
Roy W. Turnbow
W. M
Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 388
J. B. Heard
C. Co
Ioof Lodge No
Noble
R. T. Crist
Hamilton
Luetta
Ted’s
Hamilton, Elgin and Gruen Watches
America
Hawkes and Cambridge Crystal
Wedgwood China
Granat
Watch Shop
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