Edna Hill Weather and Local Happenings December
Very bad weather noted. Elmer Bryson and family moving this week. Shiloh program attended by several from the community. Archie Salyer visiting grandfather L. W. Salyer in Oklahoma. Anita Salyer Mina Wyatt and Ima Love Collinsworth recalled. Zelon Salyer in Carlton. Curtis Salyer in Stephenville. Barnett visitations to Salyers and others. Edna Hill vs Purvis ball game announced with a Christmas tree Friday night and a play All a Mistake Monday night. Warren Bailey and Ruby Nunnelly wed Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hill
Elmer Bryson
Shiloh
Archie Salyer
Oklahoma
L. W. Salyer
Anita Salyer
Mina Wyatt
Ima Love Collinsworth
Zelon Salyer
Carlton
Curtis Salyer
Stephenville
Herman Barnett
J. C. Salyer
Purvis
Verybody
Local Notes and Social Updates from December
Dec 17 notes list Prof. Baby J. Newton being called home due to his grandmother’s illness. Teachers Lena Harris and Ola Haynes are noted for the primary rooms. Calvin Woody and Bess Haynes wed Dec 1 with Rev Joe Nations officiating. The piece mentions visits, travels, and illnesses, including Nathan Plumbee’s LA work accident and other family items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby J. Newton
Lena Harris
Ola Haynes
Calvin Woody
Bess Haynes
Joe Nations
Jay Shook
Wichita Falls
J. T. Harris
W. E. Starkey
Hunter
W. Fountain
Edna
Everette Harris
Nathan Plumbee
Los Angeles
Calif
Angeles
Pearl Harper
Brownwood
Oscar Starkey
Coon” Pringle
Christmas Shopping and Moves Around Mercer Gap
December weather slows business as residents pour into Cocanache for shopping and visiting. Several families relocate with J. E. Howell and Vernon Boyd moving to Mercer Gap and Arthur Bear to Harris places. Rev Renfro delivers his first sermon as the new pastor while Mercer Gap locals attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocanche
Shiloh
J. E. Howell
Mercer Gap
Vernon Boyd
Arthur Bear
Mercer Creek
Harris Places
Renfro
Tom Edwards
Comanche
Albert Rogers
Hollis
Ellis County
Millie Smith
Cisco
R. 8. Morris
George Gober
M. Fr. Owen
Rena Owen
T. E. Clark
Bryan Annd
Gaston Boyd
Devil’s River
A. Z. Stevens
Goldthwaite
Bennie Smith
Sidney
Daisy Hicks
Aaron Stevens
Williford Ranch
Mrs. Tinton Smith
M. McGilliard
Coleman
Harley Williford
Ela
Clarence Franks
Ella
Mary Rogers
Floyd Gober
T. B. Clark
Newburg
Post Office Flood Deluges Coleman Store Office
Coleman post office flooded during a heavy rain in West Texas. Water poured through the lobby and rear, about 500 gallons entered, mail and parcel post damaged, workers soaked, and a new floor drain plan was needed as clerks battled the rising flood. Postmaster Ben Robey led the effort to save operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Times
Texas
Coleman County
Coleman
Times
Ben Robey
Coleman Postoffice
Rent terms outline interest and credit on houses
The statement notes that rent arrangements require paying the other party the annual interest for the first year, plus leaving a neat sum as a credit. It implies a structured financial setup in housing agreements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comanche County
Ing
Eastland
Warren Bailey
Ruby Nunnelly
Brooks
G. W. Jessup
Sreetings
Arthome Studio
Andrew Heflin, Luther Dixon
Postoffice
S. P. Smith
Srelitex
R. W. H. Hamilton
Optometrist
North Side Square
W. W. Kilpatrick
Howard Kilpatrick
Atwood Bros., Furniture
AC Motor Company
M. Atwood
Jess Atwood
Venience
A. B. Haworth
Roberson
Hart Shoemaker
Jim D. Slack
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