Blockton News Highlights Local Officers and Obituaries
The Blockton city column reports amateur contest events at Liberty Memorial Building with European photos and music. It lists Blockton Chapter Order of Eastern Star officers for 1948 and Bethany Lodge A F and A M officers. obituary for Thomas Lilley notes birth in 1870, death in 1947, and survivors. marriage notices include Genevieve Rode and Luvern Tamerius, with wedding details and reception attendees.
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Liberty Memorial Building
Blockton
Austria
Europe
Liberty Club Sews for Veterans in December Meeting
The Liberty Club met Thursday with Gertrude Hobbs. Ten members and one visitor, Mrs Rex Brown, sewed carpet rags for the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs Cecil V Ewart. New 1948 officers named Ira Kenery president Lee Straight vice president Ames Larsson secretary treasurer Elsie Cline reporter. Mystery Pals names drawn, gifts exchanged. Oyster supper planned for club families. next meeting January 8 with Mrs Lester Morris. Domestic happiness begins at home. Mintlosier.
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Liberty Club
Gertrude Hobbs
Rex Brown
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Cecil V. Ewart
Sunshine Sisters Club
Ewart
Genevieve King
Ira. Kenery
Lee Straight
Ames Larsson
Elsie Cline
Lester Morris
Conway Methodist Church Christmas Program Schedule
Church school at 10, evening preaching at 11 15 with Christmas program at 7 30. Pastor W J Weber.
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W. J. Weber
Conway Community Socials and Local Visits Noted
The Conway Culture Club hosted a Dec 1 party at the Livingston home with four pinochle tables and prizes for Mrs. H. A. Piper and Hampton Wintermute. Auxiliary of the American Legion met with plans for a January charter. Philathea Class invited elderly ladies for a December gift exchange. Community Club gathering on Dec 10 directed by Mrs. Eighmy and others drew a large crowd. next meeting Jan 14 at the school auditorium. Multiple local residents and visitors are listed in Conway and surrounding towns through weekend appearances and travels to nearby cities.
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Conway Culture Club
Lowell Livingston
Floyd Burge
Franklin Burch
H. A. Piper
Hampton Wintermute
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Community Club
Lucille Eighmy
Mildred Devoe
Ralph Hunter
Beemer
Vera Kilby
John Lambley
W.c.tu
John Fuller
Ben Wiley
Harry Nevin
Nellie Journey
Ed Mankle
Local Churches Schedule Holy Services and Revival Events
NEW MARK and Mennonite churches announce Sunday programs with Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:39 p.m.. revival meetings continue through the week led by J.B. Stersey and Hunter in Cr- Ce. Christian Church lists services starting at 9:16 a.m. on Monday December 22.
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Baptist Church
Mennonite Church
Suorday Seneo
A.m. Surnday
Earl Milton Aud
Holness Weld
Glenwoed
J.B. Stersey
Hunter
Christmas Program And Services At Local Church
The church lists a baptismal service after the evening service and a Christmas program Sunday morning. A preaching service at 11 a.m. and a Y Teen Vesper service Sunday evening were well received. The Christmas program is set for Christmas Eve at 7 30 with treats afterward and an offering for World Service. The sermon title is Christ the Prince of Peace. Clarence Moore pastor.
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Methodist Church
Christ
the Prince of Peace
Clarence Moore
Church Worship and Bible Study Announced
The congregation notes Sunday worship was well attended. The Bible Study group will meet next Monday at 7 30 PM with Mr and Mrs Edd Stewart. A Christmas greeting extends to the people of Siam with wishes for a Merry Christmas.
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Edd Stewart
Miss Georgia Corbin and Marvin Brown wed in New Market
Miss Georgia Corbin and Marvin Brown were married Friday at 5 am in a Baptist church parsonage ceremony in New Market. Rev. E J Field officiated with a double ring rite. Attendants included the brides sister and husband from Des Moines and the groom’s brother and wife from New Market. The couple plan to live on a southwest New Market farm after March 1.
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Georgia Corbin
Everett Corbin
Marvin Brown
Fred Brown
New Market
E. J. Field
Baptist Church
John McPherron
Des Moines
Ludlow Brown
Christmas Party Tonight with Prize Games and Grab Bag
The house was decorated for the Christmas season with a lighted tree. Guests enjoyed several games in the evening with prizes for winners and a customary grab bag exchange. Those present besides the host and hostess included Miss Margaret.
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Miss Margaret
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Betty Schoenmann
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Rose Hill Cemetery
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Henderson
Texas
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Richard Cooper
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