Memorial notice for Mrs. P. Smith obituary
Mrs. P. Smith of South Carolina died April 6 1940 at age 70 years 7 months 12 days. Born in her native state she moved with parents to Whitney Texas and later taught at Baylor University and Albany Texas. She married Silas Paris Smith Jan 4 1894. two sons survived, one is Dr. Nelson Smith. She joined the United Baptist Church and was remembered for her devotion and civic work. The family thanks friends and neighbors for help and floral tributes during illness and after death.
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South Carolina
Nastate
Whitney
Texas
Baylor
Albany
Alma R
Silas Paris Smith
T. Nelson Smith
Lockridge Seeks County Judge Post With Community Ties
A candidate for County Judge outlines education from John Tarleton College and Daniel Baker College Brownwood and Fort Worth business college. He emphasizes teaching in Downing Public School, civic service, Christian faith, and plans to campaign personally across the county before the primary. He asks voters to assess his character and merits.
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Pettit
Democrat
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Downing
Card of Thanks From the Nance Family
Mrs. A. C. Nance and family express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness and words of sympathy. May God’s blessings be with each friend and neighbor who offered support and comfort.
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A. C. Nance
C. L. Cox
Local residents visit kin across towns this weekend
A string of weekend visits unfolds as Ralph Cole of Dublin stays with C. B. Gugger and the Swinney and Coleman groups spend Sundays at various homes. Ted Woolsey remains in Merkel after a car wreck with H. M. Woolsey at his side. Nancy Sue Carter receives pneumonia treatment in Stephenville. Dixon families from Proctor and Fort Worth visit Elmer Anderson in Plainview.
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Ralph Cole
Dubin
C. B. Gugger
R. D. Swinney
Ww. Coleman
Mullin
Burkett
Cecil Gray
Ed Gray
Coleman
Harry Ross
Walter Ross
Abilene
Paul Gray
Baby
R. W. Gray
Walter Dixon
Gorman
H. M. Woolsey
Ted Woolsey
Merke
Woolsey
Merkel
Hazel Gray
Rock
Alice Lander
W D. Robertson
Maxine
B. B. Sears
Dave Sears
de Leon
Childress
Joyce
Harbin
George Cattles
Hubert Kay
Lem Hamlett
Wichita Falls
A. D. Kay
Nancy Sue
Plez Carter
Stephenville
I. T. Dixon
Proctor
O. Dixon
Fort Worth
Elmer Anderson
Plainview
Local Family Socials Include Rainy Weekend Visit and Singings
A light to moderate rain fell Friday night and Saturday in South Copperas. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Morrow hosted friends for a singing last Thursday. Mr. Rogers returned home Friday after being away the past week. Several residents attended a singing at Mr. and Mrs. Willie Coker’s in the Cross Roads area Sunday.
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Theron Morrow
Rogers
Willie Coker
Cross Roads
Town Mourns Loss of Local Citizen J B McDonald
The McDonald family thanks friends for support during illness and death of their son and brother J B McDonald. They bless those who offered help and prayers.
Local Social Notes From Gum Springs And Nearby Areas
Old Gum Springs residents visit friends at Hasse and Gartmans View with weekly singing each Thursday night prior to the first and third Sundays. Mrs. Jess Montgomery and daughter visit Estell Ker ey. G W Kerley Bill Ayres and W D Everett fished on the Colorado River. Rev E B Early preaches Briar Grove on the second and fourth Sundays. Jack Everett returns from a visit with his parents.
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Lou Ella Wingfield
Olene Higginbotham
Hasse
Gartman’s View
Jess Montgomery
Dalton
Estell Kerey
G. W. Kerley
Bill Ayres
W. D. Everett
Colorado River
Briar Grove
E. B. Early
Jack Everett
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Outings
Lamkin John Wallace of Sherman visited friends last week. Omer Lawson and Alec McCool went to Goldthwaite with Mrs. Mellie Denman remaining for a time. Several others traveled to Stephenville to see Gone With the Wind, and more visits occurred among local families including Fort Worth, Hico, and Austin residents.
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John Wallace
Sherman
Omer Lawson
Alec McCool
Goldthwaite
Mellie Denman
Mr. Lawson
Allie Jeffreys
Coda Baggett
Charley Campbell
Paul Hampton
Eargie Anderson
Glenn McGlothlin
Stephenville
Allie Daniel
Hazel Dell
Andy Durham
Otis Hodge
Fort Worth
McGee Moore
Denvey Jackson
Austin
Paul Neel
Hico
J. T. Eubank
Mrs. Jackson
Austine
Lon Wright
Dallas Boosters To Parade On April 22
Seventy five Dallas boosters with a band and notable entertainers will appear in a program at Comanche Monday April 22 at 10 35 a m.
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Dallas
Comanche
Thanks for kindness during Mrs. S. P. Smith’s illness and death
The family of Mrs. S. P. Smith expresses deep appreciation for flowers words of sympathy and other expressions of kindness shown during her last illness and burial Dr. R. N. Smith and her siblings note the comfort of such true friends.
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S. P. Smith
R. N. Smith
Boyd Honored With Family Birthday Gathering
On Sunday April 7 O. Boyd of Sidney was surprised by a gathering of his children for his eighty ninth birthday. The event marked the first reunion in nine years with four generations present including Mr and Mrs A B Boyd and their children, and relatives from Abilene Pecos and Sidney.
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O. Boyd
Sidney
A. B. Boyd
Jeff Boyd
Z. L. Boyd
W. O. Boyd
Frank Haley
Blanton Boyd
Abilere
C.D. Boyd
Pecos
Jere Boyd
Zeta Kemper
A. R. Swearengin
L .@. Stewart
Carl Stewart
Martha Nell Stewart
Elm Grove Farmers Jubilant After Heavy Rains
Elm Grove farmers celebrate recent heavy rains and plan busy planting. Rev. Smith led both Sunday services here. Fort Worth visitors Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elliott and daughter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Payne last week. Mrs. W. H. Lane of San Angelo visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hurt of Comanche spent Wednesday in town, while Mr. and Mrs. Laiton Loudermilk of Van Dyke visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Reed, Friday.
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Rev. Smith
Carl Elliott
Fort Worth
B. M. Payne
W. H. Lane
San Angelo
W. H. Hurt
Comanche
Indian Creek Methodist Church Sunday schedule
The church lists its pastors for each Sunday of the month with Rev. H. J. Sanders on the first, Rev. J. D. Smoot on the second, Rev. E. T. Moore on the third, and Rev. Duffy on the fourth. Singing is planned for the second and fourth Sunday nights. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10 o'clock. A hearty welcome is extended to all.
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H. J. Sanders
J. D. Smoot
E. T. Moore
Duffy
Brysonville School Names New Principal For Next Year
At Brysonville School District trustees meeting Charles J. Moore of Newburg was elected principal for next year. Mrs. Helm, retiring as primary teacher after eight years, was re-elected. Moore, new to Brysonville, is completing college work at Daniel Baker and plans a vocational agriculture degree from A M in about two and a half years.
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Brysonville
Charles J. Moore
Newburg
Helm
Moore
Daniel Baker
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Lockridge
South Copperas
J. B. McDonald
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Old Gum Springs
Lamkin
Dallas Boosters
1939 Ltd
Ford Tudor
Clemons and Martin Motor Co
Io Oownerol
Chevrolet
A*p Food Stores
R. S. Connor
BNCHS
Washington State
A&p Bread
Iona
Hormel
Delta Syrup
Suremix Crisco
Boyd
Elm Grove
Indian Creek
Bigg’s Auto Parts
J. C. Biggs
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