Dallas delivery man marries in May 1940 report
A wedding notice from May 23 1940 details the marriage of Bohite Peye Mietre of De Ney Floyd Sortey of Gap Mo to John Sortey of Brownsville and other attended events. The groom from Dallas delivered toys and worked with teachers at Fal Pee Tide writer joined with parents for the reception at Mrs Ira Test Bedey’s home May 31. The couple will reside with family as they start life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berveivon
Dallas
Bohite Peye Mietre
Ney
Floyd Sortey
John Sortey
Gap
Stulent
Brownvyoos
Wemeatley
Fal Pee
Etterfield
Jackie Glover
Feu
Mra
Ira Test Bedey
Stolves
Dicar
Koudeon
Pearl Dahl Given For p Histel Shower May 25
Basel Pearl Dahl was honored with a cellaneone shower on Tatternson May 25 from 7 to 9 o'clock at the home. Guests included Mrs Axel O Mis Peder Dahl Mine Me Borenaon Orelia Chrie Clarinda Alma Dahe and many others. A program followed with toasts and songs. The honoree received many gifts and expressed appreciation as she thanked everyone for the kind gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel
Pearl Dahl
Tatternson
Axel O. Mis
Peder A. Dahl
Borenaon
Orelia Chrie- Clarinda
Alma Dahe
Peder Dal
Mixx
Ann Mae Sorenson
Tudeberge
Miesen
Alma Dahl
Meadine
Alice
Jewel
Anna Mae Sorenson
Minses
Alice Marie Nol
Pam
Anne May Sorenson
Myrtice Nygear
Orelie Christenson
Alma Bail
Myrtice Nygaard
Betty Ann
Beanie Leon
Ramste
Poage Seeks Another Term From Texas District
Congressman W. K. Poage seeks re election to the Texas district seat. The record highlights his early congress service and key committee work. He is praised for farm policy efforts including rural electrification and farm credit, plus a survey of the Bruneau River basin to guide future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Poage
Texas
Poage
House
Congress
Washington
Nehan
Brnsoe
Congreve
Bruton River
Nto
Leon
Lamparaa
Little River
Cameron
Persiin
Veturana
Meridian Court and Local News Highlights
Local notes recount deaths, travels, and visits across Meridian. Individuals including Joe Ellen Moyers, Joe Brown, Mrs. J. B. Robertson, Alan Wil ruth, Macy Smith, Billy Hudspeth, Myra Nell McCorkie, Mamie Young, Elsie Coston, and Miss Sily Saples appear among relatives and guests. Several trips to Fort Worth, Austin, and other locales are mentioned, with extended family and visitors from Clifton, Overton, and Barnett. The Munie Club activity ends the column, continuing on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Lauggett
Tals Aus
Joe Ellen
Moyers
Macy Smith
Fort Worth
Art Tienes
Billy Howard Hudspeth
Bartlett
Myra
Nell McCorkie
Mausee Burson
Sredell
Mamie Young
Alan Baye
Doe
Lomax
Hreckenridge
Bob Whitman
Elizabeth Suylew
Ausin
Borough
Familly
Mian Pegey Ann Nichols
Lust
Overton
Clayton Hall
Mary Coston
Elsie Coaton
John Dostan
Clifton
Bondug
Tor
Miesiseippt
Lalas
Mins
Siily Saples
el Daou Iie
Paul Patterson
Barnet
Ralph Wingren
R. Y. Patterson
Stella Jones
Wingren
Munie Club
Marriage of Mona Will Separate Keys
Dilehome County May 17 The Keys quadruplet companions since birth 24 years ago will be separated June 18 by Mona’s marriage. Rober W Fowler, company accountant, will wed Mona with Roberta his maid of honor. Two sisters Mary and Leoty will be bridesmaids. Parents Mr and Mrs Keyn close wedding plans. The quads, all Baylor University graduates, work together but plan the wedding with mixed feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keys
Mona
Rober W. Fowler
Roberta
Othr
Mary
Nail Leoty
Mia
Puke Keyn
Baylor University
Wao
Meridian College Reunion Set After Closure
Former Meridian College students, now associated with The Stave Senate, plan their second quadrennial reunion on the former campus Sunday, June 2. A chapel service and daily activities are listed, with details about times and participants from Clifton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stulenta
Meridian College
Cake
Servions
Eames
TSCW Graduation Honors Diverse Class of 1940s
Graduates from Texas State College for Women receive degrees at the annual commencement. Mino Sulbure earns a bachelor in MIS. Helen Solberg wins the Leman Award for outstanding artistic achievement with work on the Little Chapel in the Woods. Dr L H Hubbard delivers the commencement address. Baccalaureate services conducted by Bishop Hiram A Bom accompanied by campus activities and honors for graduates and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Solbergata
Leman
Little Chapel In the Woods
L. H. Hubbard
TSCW
Hiram A. Bom
Eraduaes
Miss Melvis Tubbs Weds Mr Hurst in Dallas Ceremony
Miss Melvis Tubbs wed Mr Robert Hurst in a 8:30 p m ceremony June 1 at the groom’s parents home. Rev George Hurst officiated. The couple planned a brief trip to Temple before settling at 3027 Capitol Dallas. Witnesses included multiple family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvis Tubbs
Far Gong
Myx. Bal
Tes City
Hiarat
W. A Huret
George Hurt
Brasil
Temple
Capitol
Dallas
Texan
Mira
W. B. Hurst
Mra. Cockhhurst
Welborn Golaton
W. W. Jarael
George Willian
George Hurst
Chil den
Clemmle
George Anderson
Mra
Tubbs
Shirley
June
Mes
Tack Tbs
Joe Tennion
Jeyse Moriene
AL M. Moors
Anna
Hurst
Vacation Bible School Begins Next Monday
A faded notice announces Vacation Bible School starting Monday at the Retiet Church inviting all denominations to attend. The cryptic text mentions a schedule, locations, and possible eviction threats, but the fragmentary wording obscures many details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainly
Elmhurst Glee Club Concert Schedule At Zion Church
Elmhurst Glee Club under Reverend H P Baur plans a June 17 concert at Zion Evangelical Church at 8 p m. The tour may include 20 to 72 singers traveling through Missouri Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Kentucky to raise college funds. The ensemble mirrors its St Louis spring tour with strong audience response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Zion Evangelich Church
Rov
H. P. Baur
Zion Evangelical Church
Cutton
Richard Scher Mole
Zion Church
Mont
Scheer
Mikincin
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
St. Louis
St. Louie
Busy Bee Club Meets With Mrs H Erickson
The Busy Bee H D Club planned a May 22 meeting at Mrs Cast Remington’s home but Mrs Remington’s illness moved the event to Mr Homer Erickson’s house. Members arrived at 9 with covered dishes and enjoyed a bodet style dinner with chicken, canned demonstration, and a subsequent business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
H. D. Club
Cast Remington
C D Nelson Passes After Extended Illness
C D Nelson longtime Clifton resident and merchant dies after weeks of illness at his daughter Mrs Walter Hangen home in Clifton He was born February 16 1864 and would have been 60 years old last February Survived by wife and children including Rev Allen E Nelson Mrs Lawrence Ringnem Norse Lawrence J Nelson Walter Hannon and more The community mourns a civic minded man who valued the nobler things of life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Nelson
Clifin
Ithzens
Walter Hangen
Nelson
Clifton
Priaan
Allen E. Neleon
Dallen
Lawrence Ringnem
Norse
Lawrence J. Neleon
Wahoo
Neb
Mira
Walter Hiamven
Clitvon
Ulvo
Tenant Purchase Loans Open in Bosque County
Applications from tenants wishing to buy farms under the Bankhead Jones program are being received at the Farm Security Administration office in Meridian. Preference goes to those with livestock and equipment, with loans sized for a practical farm operation. Last year Bosque County had 204 applications. this year applications run June 3 to July 6, 1940, and changes since last filing should be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead-Jones
Orn Farma
Meridian
Robert A. Walls
Bosque County
Texas
Bouque County
Farmera
Welle
Wells
Farm Security Administration
Miss Hazel Pearl Dahl Enroy Pederson Wed
Hazel Pearl Dahl Enroy Pederson wed Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Parsonage Clifton Texas. Attendants included O T Pederson and others. Bridal couple left for Fort Worth on their wedding trip and will reside in Clifton where Pederson is employed with Spangle Barber Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hazel Pearl Dahl Enroy Pederson
Dune
Envoy Pedersn
T. Roe
Trinity Lutheran Pare Sonage
Clifton
Texas
Dal
Pederson
Mar Dn Olson
O. T. Boo
Anna Stee Sorvuson
Pedereon
Fort Worth
Mr. Pederson
State Probe Urged On Un-American Acts
Fragmented OCR text suggests a call for a state probe into un American acts with political figures named like Gov O Castiel and W Lee O, a county origin Filia and references to a council or committee and a request to report to a government body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronin
Texas
W. Lee O
Be Frog Sasts Gatestile Coach
Be frog sasts gatestile coach ca ie sty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be-Frog
Sast Gatestille
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P Histel Pearl Dahl
Furvus Vauwee
JW Gaekemtrecht
Nee Poms
Lana
Acriculture
Fimiewibsrcht
Umals
Inoneiy Mele Gas Peintel
Cindy
Exvertserey
Pung
Coryotl
Pulls
McLenoay
Milan
Page
Meridian Court
Meridian College Exes
Terry Clark
Stave Senate
Miss Melvis Tubbs
Robert Hurst
Busy Bee Club
Ca. Iesty
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