Local Notes: Meridian Socials and Visits Highlight Week
A crowded week in Meridian features Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lattimore of Howton hosting relatives, J. H. Thompson of Fort Worth visiting parents, and trips by Miss Mido Lovyern to Waco for beauty culture studies. Several residents travel or host gatherings, with marriage licenses issued and County Commissioners Court meeting to approve reports and postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Lattimore
Howton
Walbar Sphtanr
J. H. Thompson
Fort Worth
Migs
Fee Smith
Tant Wowke
Otto Runde
Douglas
Avizom Mix
Cathie Rowell
Burrel
Meridian
WB. Timmer
Waco
Mish Elizabeth Butler
Austin
K. R. Lawrence
Myra Ann
Hillsboro
C. B. Roquemore
Morgan Milla
Liberal Prizes Offered To Home Decorators
Clifton business leaders back a Christmas home decorating contest with 18 prizes. Judging starts Thursday and homes should be ready by Wednesday night for a quick preliminary survey. First prize is 5 dollars, second prize 3 dollars, plus an automobile and other awards including fruit baskets and gasoline vouchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Apport
Ie Toch
Christmas City
Thoraday
Clifon Eltisens
Givie Las Dies
Pitern
Jirixe
Wil Ae Rande
Postponed picture show by Clint Shirley in Fort Wer
A local cinema postpones a loving picture show featuring Clint Shirley from Fort Wer until a later date at Saitomont, with announcements noting new scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Shirley
Fort Wer Y
Saitomont
Maggie Hoff Weds Dallas Man
The marriage of Miss Maggie Hoff of Clifton to Mr Thomas Ledford Tanner of Dallas was held December 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church Norse Texas with double ring ceremony. Attendants wore pastel gowns, music featured Oh Promise Me and Oh Perfect Love, and guests numbered about two hundred. The couple planned a trip to Atlanta and will reside in Dallas after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hoff
and Bix
H. P Hott
Clifton
Thomas Ledford Tanner
Dallas
Yooly Piace
Our Savior'y Lutheran
Norse
Texas
Thorson
Hanash Hoff
Helle Rogatad
Lohenigin
Mendelssohn
Marthes
H. P. Hoff
I. D. Phillips
Belynda Hoff
Harmah Hof
Ronors
Gunella
Ruason
Clitton
Torgany Haveland
Dalle
Rudolph ‘Thompson
Pork Worth
Tanner
Rudalph Thompson
Fort Worth
Mostra
Iuaoe Ellingson
Louis Burley
Wod
D. R Phile
Lipa Dallas
Robert Phillips
Chaviex Hoel
Bruce Loft
Ride
Haride W
Atlanta
Georgia
Jonny-the
Minses Louise Hall
Sitney
Gayle Gibson
Roland Bone
Otis Ray
Guteeville
J. M. Hendrix
Jack Morrison
Blum
D. R. Phillips
Bobbye
Ray Keith
Torquay Haveland
Anna Laura Davie
Joe Rogstad
Mrs Goodall to give dramatic reading at First Methodist
Mrs V D Goodall will present a dramatic reading at First Methodist Church next Sunday at seven o'clock. Mr A Y Miller will accompany on piano, Mrs 0 G Calling on violin, and Mrs R W Helm on organ. The program is sponsored by three local churches and community members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Doren Goodall
First Methodist Church
A. Ay Miller
0. G. Calling
R. W. Helm
Methcadiet Church
Presbyterian Church
Zion Fivangelical Church of
College Chorus Sings Christmas Cantata at Cranfills Gap
The Clifton College Chorus performed Ira B. Wilsons Christmas cantata The Music of Christmas at Lotheren Church Cranfills Gap last Sunday evening. Mrs Odegaard conducted with Martha Louise Swenson at the piano as thirty eight singers joined in. Two more concerts remain this season: December 17 at 7 p.m. in Meridian and December 20 at 7:90 p.m. in Clifton College auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clitton College
Ira B. Wilson
Lotheren
Cranfills Gap
Anna Oderward ix Ugsin Die
Mies Martha Louise Swenson
Odegaard
Cotton Bowl Grid Clash Set for December 24
The Cotton Bowl game will be played Thursday December 24 in Cranfus Gap. Bosque Seniors meet Hamilton County Seniors in a hoped for matchup after Hamilton County fads have led earlier teams. Notable players include Alladay from Hamilton and a strong Bosque backfield with Cathey and teammates from Valley Mills and other towns. The two backfields promise a spirited contest at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranfus Gap
Hamiltin County
Hoxque County
Flomiton
Cathey
Wis Muates
Hamilton
Hico Cone
Valley Mills
Observe Precaution At Christmas Time
The article urges caution during the Christmas season to prevent fires from fireworks and decorations. Mayor Handley appeals to residents to safeguard homes and stores, noting fire hazards rise with celebrations and restrictive regulations on fireworks in certain districts.
Annual Football Banquet Brings Parents to Celebration
A school annual football banquet ended the season on a joyful note as players invited their fathers and other guests. Mr C B Pierson presided with music by Br Pederson and Miss Swennon. Mothers helped serve the turkey dinner and decorations brightened the municipal dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Pierson
Br. Pederson
Misa Swennon
Miasea Link
Betts
Ohiment
Cnet
Mr Pierson
Jung
Eaachsae
Taxm
Wat
Kathir
Record to be Published Earline Next Week
A brief item notes Earline will have a record published next week. The note also mentions a nice Christmas gift associated with the plan, signaling forthcoming content or recognition.
Lions Plan Help For The Clifton Needy Lions
The Clifton Lions meet Tuesday noon with many members present and in high spirits to aid Christmas cheer and community welfare. President Tucker outlined issues including a charity pamphlet by District Governor Baine, and plans to help needy residents, notably eye glasses for children, funded by Red Cross and club efforts. Next meeting set for early January with guest J A Nally offering helpful suggestions for future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack C. ‘Tucker
Amome
Willian
L. Baine
Waco
Nias Vhser
Lion Higlen Edwards
Lion CG
Broneiad
Clifton Club
Lion Ed Handiey
Cheron
Oore Pleanure
Tifey
Red “Cross Committee
Uving
Tesday
J. A. Nally
Clifton
Miss Donia Moore Dies of Heart Attack
Miss Donia Moore, 84, died of a heart attack early Tuesday morning at her home eight miles northeast of Clifton in the Mersville community. Attending physician Dr. D A Carpenter and nurse practitioner L E Yennixon reported the cause. Moore lived with her father John Moore on the ranch and was found by him at about five o clock. only brother Fob Moore resided at the home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia Moore
Harome
Clifton
Mersville
D. A Carpanter
Duntieo
Pease L. E. Yennixon
Howe
John Moore
Carpenter
Heamily
Fob
Todaoe Winter
New
euTvToe
Memorial notices from Imueaty area mark community losses
Obituary and related social notes recount the passing of Ole J. Reierson at 88, with funeral and church rites held at St Olaf Lutheran Church. The column also lists visits and condolences from extended family and friends, including Christenson relatives, Knudson family, and others, plus church choir activities and funeral attendances in Nowsee and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Bertelli
Ole J. Reierson
Imueaty
W. J. Manhortad
St O
L.hc
St. Olaf
Christenson
Gary
Ion
Relaliyant
Beck
Ff Dora
Hamilton Virgie Bertulson
Wendel Larson
Dalla
Des
Levi Brym
Rowenn Reiersom
Ant
Chuneng
Chitwn Jun College
Spond
Julian Bronetad
Our Avons
Nowse
Nurses Are Honored At Banquet Here
Graduate nurses from District Ten, many from Waco, were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs C G Bronsted on Wednesday evening December with a Turkey dinner for fifty. The event featured Christmas carols in Norwegian costumes, toasts by Dr V D Goodall, and an entertaining program including Mrs Travis Dow and Dr S F Weldey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
C. G
Mia
Pol Olson
Ragyhond Pederson
Mixron Bate Nelson
Anna Grimland
Jha
V. D. Goodall
Travis Dow
Hye
D. Goodall
F. Welidey
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Nelson W. Baker
Cleya Ruth Maaney
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Fegolir
Court House
Britain
Robert Taylor
England
Don Stannard
Hollywood
Ets
Binniie Barnes
Gimey
New York
Ad Handley
Bosque County
Jackson Bay
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