Local Visitors Report From Nocona and Nearby Towns
Aurel ia John Verett and nephew Clifton were in Nocona on business Saturday. Pete Giakette visited Montague on Saturday. Mrs Nelson Gronow hosted dinner Saturday with Opal Henry Halley from Red Springs and Tidwell from Seymour. FeUST Loyd of Montague and Mae Fenoglio who had appendicitis last Monday are improved. Carbon Taft of Montagne visited Albert Beck on Tuesday. B Salvie was in Bowie on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Verett
Clifton
Nocona
Pete Giakette
Montague
Nelson Gronow
Opal Henry
Halley
Red Springs
Miss Tidwell
Seymour
Feasust Loyd
le Mies Mae Fenoglio
Carbon Taft
Montagne
Albert Beck
B. Salvie
Bowie
Rumor Sparks Marriage Talk Behind Spaulding Estate
First Spinster questions Miss Antique about marriage rumors. Becond Ditto replies no, but expresses thanks for the chatter. The exchange hints at social expectations and town rumors surrounding a notable local figure.
Jailed for Chicken Theft Dominates Newport News
In Hancock community about 60 hens were stolen Tuesday night. Sid McDonald traced the birds to a Bowie produce dealer, where the thief was arrested and jailed in Montague County. All money taken except $1.10 was recovered with the chickens returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud Groves
Hancock
Sid McDonald
Groves
Bowie
MebDonald
Mountague County
Aoman
Montague
McDonald
Avis
Newport
Post Oak
Daecksboro
Jack County
Jacksboro Gazette
Four Exhibits Show Tomorrow’s Industry at New York Fair
The New York World's Fair 1939 presents The Industrial Exhibit of Tomorrow in the Hall of Exhibits. Four industries are dramatized including fashion and fabrics with luxury gowns and jewelry, color uses in interiors, glock manufacture and chemistry, and dynamic color lighting. Visitors see rotating platforms, simulated weather, and interactive color changes. The exhibits highlight color value, timekeeping, and chemical processes like sulfuric acid production and iodine sublimation. Thousands have visited since opening days with more displays planned to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flushing Meadow Park
New York City
Glock
Acng
Demon
Montague Socials and Visits Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Montague residents hosted relatives and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gates of Shallowater with Miss Margery Alcorn of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Patterson of Wichita Falls, and many local family gatherings. A Teachers convention in Houston and church services were noted, along with plans for a Dr. T. C. Gardner speaking engagement in Montague on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gates
Shallowater
Margery Alcorn
Fort Worth
G. W. Alcorn
W. R. Covey
Covey
Erin Simpson
Ernest Guilliaims
Thelma Sanford
Nocona
Montene
Navy
J. J. Haralson
Maurine ‘Haralson
Houston
S. Traughber
Commerce
Bige Davis
Earl Whatley
Nora Driver
Vernon
Paul Martin
N.kf. Sparks
Bill Simpson
Shelah Driver
Nora’ Driver
Lucy Perona
Johnnie Cox
The
Baptist Church
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
Montague Baptist Church
Local visits over Thanksgiving weekend
Mallard J M Parr and family hosted relatives for Thanksgiving. Hazel Wood from Texas College in Denton and Loyd Wood from NTSC Denton spent holidays here with Baker. M Z Eavenson of Ford City Texas visited friends last week. Rev A G Beam of Wichita Falls preached at Cumberland Presbyterian Church both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parr
Nocona
G. L. Parr
Hazel Wood
Denton
Baker and
Loyd Wood
N. T
T. C
M. Z. Eavenson
Ford City
Texas
A. G. Beam
Wichita Falls
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cow Milking Location Question Spurs Quixotic Court Tale
Attorney asks where the defendant was milking a cow. Witness promises to demonstrate with a cow, adding a vivid courtroom moment that blends humor and legal posturing in the sw corner of the scene.
New Harp Relatives and Visitors Attend Weekend Gatherings
Relatives of Bill Campbell from Dallas visited this weekend. Mr and Mrs Lee Foster and daughter stayed with Mr and Mrs Vern Foster. Sunday visitors at the Bill Shirley home included Bud Tenney Lone Star, Mrs Kyle Lanier, Miss Beck Walton Forestburg and Loyd Miller Lake Valley. Willie Jo Keenan returned home from Dallas. Alexander and Purvis of Fort Worth called on Nix Freeman before returning from a bird dog contest at Worsham Ranch near Henrietta. Elbert Foster's sister from Marietta Oklahoma plans a visit. Gene Simpkins and children Tommy Wayne and Gale spent Thursday with the Shirleys. New Harp and Greenwood played baseball at New Harp Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Campbell
Dallas
Lee Foster
Vern Foster
Bill Shirley
Bud Tenney
Lone Star
Kyle Lanier
Beck Walton
Near Forestburg
Loyd Miller
Lake Valley
Willie Jo Keenan
Alexander
Mr. Purvis
Fort Worth
Nix Freeman
Worsham Ranch
Henrietta
Elbert Foster
Marietta
Okla
Gene Simpkins
Tommy Wayne
Gale
New Harp
Greenwood
Pleasant Ridge Social Roundup Across Nearby Towns
Hazel Winton of Denver spent Sunday with Willie Nelson and Mrs. Effie Simpkins and family visited Mrs. B S Simpkins of Salona. Josephine Hoper and Jamnita Hoper of Selma visited Flora Pettigrew. Allie W Pellard and Ansel Rhyne visited J M Nelson. O D White family returned from Vernon. Mayes honored by Wichita Falls daughter. Bobby Hawkins of Bowie visited Raymond Pettigrew. R L Walling and others visited Mrs. G L Benham. George Benham went to Crowell. Pleasant Ridge residents attended a Sunday sermon in Denver and church house repairs were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Winton
Denver
Willie Nelson
Effie Simpkins
B.S. Simpkins
Salona
Josephine
Jamnita Hoper
Selma
Flora Pettigrew
Allie W Pellard
Ansel Rhyne
L. J
J. M. Nelson
Pleasant Ridge School News Editorial Staff Listings
Pleasant Ridge School News lists editors and staff including Editor-in-Chief Irene Lyons Associate Editor Doyle Drury Sports Editor L L Rhyne Comic Editor Adalene Studebaker Club Reporter Clara Smith for the school publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Lyons
Doyle Drury
Ll. J. Rhyne
Adalene
Thanksgiving at the school celebrates community spirit
The report notes a cooperative Thanksgiving program at the school with carols, a feast prepared by mothers, and contests. Students and visitors from Denver attended. 4-H members met with Miss Wilson discussing gifts and club histories. Social visits referenced include families from Salona and Wichita Falls.
Local Visits and Weekend Social Mix In PD Area
Selma and Bobby Hawkins from Bowie visited L. D. Pettigrew on Saturday. Mrs. Bill Ditto of Sunset visited her relatives the Lyons on Sunday. L. Locke and Virginia spent Sunday with Mildred and Harry Stout Jr. Vassar Barker visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barker Sunday. Billy Wayne Simpkins of Salona stayed Sunday night with Dale Simpkins. Several children entered school Monday. Attendees from Denver included Arvanna Williams W F Henderson Linnie Chesser and Ethel Henderson for the Thanksgiving program. Mrs. Lee and Miss Stout traveled to Montague on Monday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Bobby@ Hawkins
Bowie
L. D. Pettigrew
Bill Ditto
Sunset
Lyons
PD. L
Virginia Locke
Mildred
Harry Stout
Vasssar Barker
J. H. Barker
Billy Wayne Simpkins
Salona
Dale Simpkins
Wilma
Lee Ota
Stella
Jancelle White
Arvnna Williams
W. F. Henderson
Linnie Chesser
Ethel Henderson
Denver
Mrs. Lee
Miss Stout
Montague
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Katie Farmer
W. J. Walker
Washti
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Jerry McDonald
Leona
Mary Dean Swadeerty
Waurika
Newport Baptist Church
A. C. Wise
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Zuber
A. W. Forester
Newport Gin
Hilburny Bros
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W. W. Cloer
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W. CL. Baldridge
Ed P. Bulls
Poolville
W. W. Hickman
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Lucille Hopper
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