Pioneer craftsman laid to rest in Crafton church
Thomas Luther Craft, born September 25 1873, died June 9 1952 at his Crafton home. A Wise county pioneer with a large family, he served as Baptist deacon and Masonic member. Funeral at Crafton Baptist Church followed by burial beside his first wife. five stepchildren survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Luther Craft
Crafton
Wise County
Rachel Alice Turner
Ernest
Theodore Craft
Lubbock
Walter Craft
Roaring Springs
Myrtle Taylor
Stafford
Ariz
Ruby McNabb
Nocona
Josephine Kendrick
Slaton
Baptist Church
Mary Sears
Whitt
H. W. Stanley
G. B. Bradshaw
First Baptist Church
Bowie
Roe Turner
Craft
Masonic Lodge
M. L. Raines
Fort Worth
James M. James
Floyd Allen
M. B. Allen
Ben Whatley
Fortas
Tom Enry
Chico
W. R. Alexander
W. F. Carlisle
Jack
Roy Adams
Brownfield
Ralph Corley
Odessa
Bob Adams
Jerold
Geraldine Adams
L. G. Neal
Hobbs
N. M
V. F. Alexander
Neal
Joe Alder
Richard Sandifer
Mithad
Pete Richardson
Waurika
Okla
C. J. McLeod
Chico and Springs
North Texas
Denton County
A. B. Duncan
Newport social circle gathers for weekend visits
Newport residents host relatives and friends visiting from Wichita Falls Fort Worth Bowie Amarillo Dallas Lawton and Houston over the weekend. Guests include the Samples McDaniel Coyle Arnold Starks Jordan Hanson McManus Harris and others visiting from Camp Hood Bowie Waurika Greenville Stoneburg and Muse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Samples
Wichita Falls
Reno Samples
R. H. McDaniel
Tommy
Fort Worth
T. L. McDaniel
Hubert Coyle
Earl Clayton
Jerry
Jermyn
Willie Ogle
Clyde
Virgil Ogle
Sgt
J. C. Arnold
Charlie Starks
Jake Jordan
Bowie
Nannie Taylor
Lizzie Arnold
Glen Burke
Camp Hood
T. F. Hanson
Cpl
Burke
Korea
Hanson
L. B. Summers
Tinka
Donald
Amarillo
Earl Gilmore
Dallas
A. E. McManus
Truett McManus
Waurika
Royce Harris
Greer Smith
Jack
Phillips
O. M. Shipp
Odis Elmore
L. E. Goodjoin
Beverly
Lawton
Okla
W. A. Elmore
Bowie Hospital
T. L. Posey
Patsy
Snooks Parker and Dwaine
Greenville
Cleo Posey
Stoneburg
L. W. Wade
Gene
Gary
Newport
Tom Holste
Pat
Wilma Kistler
Bill Jordan
Marion Kistler
Ben Runnels
Houston
A. H. Runnels
Muse
Eric Hill
London Announces Candidacy for Montague County Judge
Marvin F London declares his bid for county judge in Montague County subject to the Democratic primary on July 26 He thanks voters for support and pledges full-time service fairness and speedy trials while avoiding mudslinging and empty promises He urges voter consideration of his record as county attorney and public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague County
Marvin F. London
Ann Judson Circle Meets at McVicker Home
The Ann Judson Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. S. H. McVicker’s home with co host Mrs. C. W. Coffield for a regular business and social session. Mrs. M. Johnson chaired. A treasurer’s report, love gift, and special offering for old ministers’ relief were noted. Royal Service lesson by Mrs. T. R. Coffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
First Baptist Church
S. H. McVicker
C. W. Coffield
M. Johnson
T. R. Coffield
Walter Slaughter
Florida
Mies
Claude Thompson
J. A. Brite
W. R. Potter
W. E. Benson
A. M. Rencher
Herman Heard
Margie Sue
Claude Scott
James Allen Burke Receives Dallas Honor Awards
James Allen Burke of Dallas and formerly of Bowie wins two honors at Dallas High School. He receives the Linz Jewelry honor award and the National Honor Society award for outstanding student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen Burke
Dallas
BOWIE
John White
Dallas High School
Linz Jewelry
Shurbet Reunion Set for Gainesville Park June 22
Invitation to the Z B Shurbet Reunion in Gainesville Texas calls for family relatives and friends to gather at Gainesville Park on the west edge of the city all day Sunday June 22. Organizers expect about 150 attendees and ask guests to bring lunch. W R Alexander recuperating after a Sunday visit to his doctor and showing improvement by Monday morning.
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Mer
Kemp-Becker
Kaufran
W. R. Alexander
Z. B. Shurbet
Gainesville Park
Gainesville
Texas
Shurbet
Community notes from Dye Mound church activities
Rev J W Dodd preached at the Dye Mound Methodist church as crowds attended. Visitors included Houston Cox and Elliott Norvell relatives from Sherman Bowie Wichita Falls and Amarillo with several households hosting gatherings and a pie supper proceeds earmarked for the church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dodd
Denton
Methodist Church
Houston Cox
Sherman
Delmer Norvell
Mildred Kirby
Lone Prairie
L. W. Young
Carl Edwards
Wichita Falls
Gayle
Dewey Embry
Gladys
H. D. Embry
Weldon Kirby
Bowie
T. C. Giles
Amarillo
May Lynch
C. L
Tom Baker
Nocona
G. W. Baker
Ollie Mae
Dye Mound
It's the Law A juror ethics column and notes from Texas
A Texas law based column warns jurors to avoid any appearance of disloyalty and to follow strict conduct in trials. Guidance covers seclusion from participants, avoiding case discussion, waiting for complete evidence, and not speculating. Also brief social notes on the Dorman and White families with their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Texas
Mrs Julia Archer Hosts Family Reunion After 21 Years
The home of Mrs Julia Archer hosted a reunion on Sunday June 15 the first for 21 years. Attending were Cecil Archer and Ronnie from Minneapolis Minnesota Fred Archer Don and Dan from Drumright Oklahoma Vernon Archer and Ford from New Mexico Morris Jones Linda Gail and Barry from Salem Oregon Mrs John Archer from Kansas City Missouri Mrs J L Long and Jimmie from Warren Rhode Island and Mrs Roy Long and Lanell from Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Archer
Cecil Archer
Ronnie
Minneapolis
Ore
John Archer
Kansas City, Mo
J. L. Long
Jimmie
Warren
Rhode Island
Roy Long and
Lanell
Bowie
Saint Jo Guests Share Holiday Visit
As guests Thursday and Friday his nephew, Mr Pitman, and Mrs Pitman, and children, of Saint Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pitman
Saint Jo
Q and A on GI loans and veteran education benefits
A summary of veterans questions. Extensions to GI business loans can be approved by lender for up to 10 years. World War II veterans may pursue vocational training as a normal progression from high school under the GI Bill. Widows of World War I veterans denied pensions due to income can file a new reconsideration claim after July 1 1952. no automatic reviews.
FW and Denver to Acquire Wichita Valley Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission approved a reorganization allowing Fort Worth and Denver Railway to assume ownership of the Wichita Valley Railway and six Burlington Lines subsidiaries in Texas effective June 13 at 12:01 am. The FW and D system includes multiple lines and terminals, with headquarters in Fort Worth and no personnel changes planned per VP R Wright Armstrong.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Fort Worth and Denver Railway
Wichita Valley Railway
Burlington Lines
Texas
Wichita Valley Company
Abilene and Northern
Stamford
Abilene
Wichita Valley Railroad
Wichita Falls
Stamford and Northwestern Railway
Denver South Plains
Childress
Lubbock
Fw&d Terminal Railway
Fort Worth
Fw&dc Railway
Fw&d
Sixela
N. M
Houston
Galveston
Denver City
State of
State of Texas
R. Wright Armstrong
Presbyterian Youth Council Heads to Mo Ranch Training
Rev. C. A. Tucker and son Temple lead Presbyterian Youth Council members to Mo Ranch for a three day training school. A special worship service will be held at the church Sunday evening in the pastor's absence as Tucker leaves for Lake Dallas to teach next week. Public invitation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Tucker
Temple
The
Presbyterian Church
Mo Ranch
C. A Tucker
Monahans Visit Noted By Local Friends Over Weekend
Mrs Eldon Loveall visited Mr and Mrs G L Harris and son and Mrs Ella White in Monahans over the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Dallas
Eldon Loveall
G. L. Harris
Ella White
Monahans
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John Hibdon
Mrs
James Ogle
Marvin London
McVicker
Mildred Norvell
Bud Dorman
Jean
Brenda
California
Corona
Long Beach
Calif
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon
Denver
Pampa
Presbyterian News
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