Forestburg Community Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Local residents share travel updates and family visits across Forestburg and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Pryor McGee host guests, new granddaughter Paula Gail born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brewer in Muenster hospital, August 12, and Smyrna Youth Program grows with weekly sacred performances and Bible study led by rotating youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saffronia Taylor
C. A. Willis
Bama White
Pryor McGee
Don McGee
Iris
Donna
Bud Griffin
Cheryle
Judy
Jack
Jan
Freeman Lake
H. T. Noe
San Antonio
Perryman Denham
Forestburg
J. M. Dunn
Arthur Littell
Willie Jones
Walter Brewer
Paul Brewer
Muenster Hospital
Sunset Song Fest Set for Smyrna Near Sunset
The Sunset Song Fest is scheduled for Sunday June 24 at Smyrna near Sunset with Ernest Hail as host class leader and program directed by J P Roberts. Assisting officers include Homer Ward and S P Wall. singers and visitors will come from Montague County and neighboring areas for a day of sacred music. A Prospect Cemetery Association was organized at Huddleston school house June 10 with Alvin St John elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
W. A. St. John
Elmer Coates
Denver City
Kindness Martin
Sunset
Jerry Hall
Dallas
Amos Byrd
Vernon
Byrd
John Grimes
Grimes
W. A. St
Ft. Worth
Montague County
Ernest Hail
J. P. Roberts
Homer Ward
S. P. Wall
Montague
Cemetery Association
Huddleston School House
Prospect Cemetery Association
Alvin St. John
Mrs Pat Craig pink and blue shower honors in Postoak
Mrs Pat Craig was honored with a pink and blue shower at the recreation center with 23 attending. Out of town guests included Mrs Idella Pruitt and Mrs Dennis Brantley of Jacksboro and Mrs Leverts and daughter of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Craig
Idella Pruitt
Dennis Brantley
Jacksboro
Craigs
Leverts
Abilene
Fancene Rogers
Ellis Stark
Donald Cleveland
D. C. Sparkman
Ernest Ogle
Maggie Campbell
Henrietta
Thad Moreland
Ollie Spangler
Ethan Spangler
Bowie
Ollie Spanglers
Callie Smith
J. W. Spears
Georgia Vinson
Deborah Smith
Sanger
Sgt
Lynford Killen
Robert Killen
Mabel Gladden
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
Calhorn
Oregon
Bill Deweber
G. L. Harlan
Lewis Franklin Boyd
Dallas
Mrs
Frank
Newport Visit Highlights Local Socials and Graduations
June 19 report notes Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elenburg and Dixie Beth of El Reno visited Newport with Dixie Beth as valedictorian of 180 and plans to enter T C U this fall. Numerous relatives and friends from Bowie Wichita Falls Chico Burkburnett Fort Worth and San Antonio called on residents including the McManus and Shipp families during a busy weekend social round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Elenburg
Dixie Beth
el Reno
Okla
Newport
T.C.U
W. W. Campbell
San Antonio
Odis McManus
Clute City
Buddy Martin
Denton
LaVaughn McManus
Bowie
Luther McManus
John George Shipp
Shallowater
O. M. Shipp
Emmitt Hancock
Dallas Hutson
Tinka
Tommy Thomason
Henrietta
Mildred McManus
A. W. Forrester
Connie Shults
Chico
Felix Kindel
Burkburnett
C. H. Hickman
Joyce
Ben Baits
Wichita Falls
Nannie Taylor
Lizzie Arnold
Jack Albright
Greg
Ft. Worth
Helen Jeffries
Ann Judson Circle Meets With Mrs Benson
The Ann Judson Circle of the First Baptist church met with Mrs. W. E. Benson on Wednesday afternoon June 13. Mrs. Hazel Scott presided during the business session and Mrs. Walter Evans led the opening prayer. The hostess served refreshments to Mmes. A. M. Rencher, Walter Evans, Mose Johnson, Hazel Scott, Walter Slaughter, Roy Coffield and Whit Coffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
Benson
First Baptist Church
W. E. Benson
Hazel Scott
Walter Evans
Mrs. Scott
Mmes. A. M. Rencher
Mose Johnson
Walter Slaughter
Roy Coffield
Whit Coffield
Nocona Area News Highlights FFA Honors and Local Events
Charles Albig of Nocona will receive the Lone Star Farmer degree at the state FFA convention in Dallas this July. W. J. Stone of Nocona will receive an honorary state FFA degree for his support of Nocona FFA. Nocona to require dog vaccination and registration with collar tags. Major Clinic hospital in Nocona to be expanded. Miss Lucia Sue Painter and Gerald Elvin Johnson married June 3 in Bethel Baptist Church Nocona. Lee Crenshaw ranch home and outbuildings destroyed by fire. surviving family members affected. Saint Jo Masonic Lodge awards lifetime certificates to long‑time members Pedigo and Pettit. L. O. Tucker elected worshipful master of Forestburg Lodge. Saint Jo Lodge elects Patterson as worshipful master. Fire damage delayed Masonic Hall restoration. three plans discussed for future lodge home. Saint Jo approves curfew ordinance for minors. Nocona births listed for June: Jana Dee Reid and George Weaver Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albig
Nocona
Future Farmers of America
Dallas
W. J. Stone
FFA
Lucia Sue Painter
H. N. Painter
Gerald Elvin Johnson
Philip L. Piazza
Los Angeles
E. J. Johnson
Bethel Baptist Church
Roy C. Patterson
Saint Jo
Masonic Lodge
Coy Mosley
Samuel Sadler
C. D. Meador
Clyde N. Spencer
Clyde W. Vetter, Jr
Masonic Hall
Grand Lodge of Texas
H. D. Field, Jr
E. E. Hayley
First National Bank
Selma Homecoming Scheduled for July 8 in Tabernacle
The annual Selma homecoming will be held at the Selma tabernacle on Sunday July 8. A program is being arranged. Due to road changes Rock Hill road will be the best way to reach the tabernacle. Bring a basket lunch and spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Selma Tabernacle
Rock Hill Road
Tabernacle
Eighteen Attend Cosby Circle Meeting
The Cosby Circle of the First Baptist church met at Mary Cree Cosby’s home. A six o’clock dinner was served by Mrs. Clifford Hancock and her group. Mrs. Scott Avery presided, with the Royal Service lesson led by Mrs. Buel Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cree Cosby
First Baptist Church
Clifford Hancock
Scott Avery
Buel Wright
Grace Pickens
Lillie Huff
Torrance
Avery
Hermith Wysong
Frank Hawkins
Viola Powell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice Shears
Paula Gail
Jane Bradgen
Shirley Jackson
Durwood Sledge
Johnny Bradgen
Arlington
G. D. Wylie, Jr
Sheree
Colorado
Points West
Charles Stewart
Bill Landers
Travis
Homer
Eugene Shears
Muenster
Posey Brewer
Willie Brewer
Mack Knox
Albert McDonald
Audie Lee Knox
Joe Sampson
Florence Worthy
Lonnie Knox
Ryan
Olgan Hath
Davis
Lee Crenshaw
Ringgold
Bill Jackson Vis
Ray Jackson
D. W. Shears
Homer Shears
Iona Whiteside
Annice Johnson
Methodist Church
Jim Yarbrough
Ida Wylie
Joe Jackson
Wanda Sue
Sam Landers
Kenneth Wilkerson
Elain
Gordon Hill
Carl Covington
Jerry Gaylor
Harold Covington
Bobby Covington
Charles Wilson
Midland
Lena Wilson
John Willis
Peggy
Terry Coleman
David Shearer
Grand Prairie
Rex Anderson
Olie Coleman
Susan Kay Anderson
Web Reynolds
Manuel Thurman
W.S.C.S
Owens & Brumley
C. D. Shamburger
Bowie, Texas
Ira Aken
Texas
W. J. Stephens
Dayton
Postoak
Virgil Ogle
Plumbing Contractors
Crenshaw
Linton Campbell
Smith Pedigo
Ted Pettit
Saint Jo Masonic Lodge
Saint Jo Lodge
L. O. Tucker
Jana Dee Reid
Thomas Reid
Lewisville
George Weaver, Jr
George Weaver
Cosby Circle
Henderson Monument CO
Bowie, Tex
Tex
AL Moline
Builders Hardware & Specialties
Brook St
W. Wise
Bill Koonce
Woodward
E. Tarrant St
Woodward Roofing Company
Austin
Wichita Falls, Texas
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