Weekend Visitor Notes From Dallas To Waxahachie Kin
Personal mentions list Mrs Bass Williams and Everett Williams of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Harry Fugate of Waxahachie visiting Paul Williams's family to see a new granddaughter. Many local residents are noted for weekend trips, visits, or birthdays with social anecdotes and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Williams
Everett Williams
Dallas
Harry Fugate
Waxahachie
Brd
Paul Williams
Meter
The
Adams Mercantile Company
Paul Willimas
William Chilton
Howard Fox
Olden
O. H. Dut
Tra Clemons
Earl Bean
Fort Worth
Sam J. Callaway
Ft. Worth
R. W. H. Hamilton
Duke Turner
W. P. Jones
Hillsboro
R. C. Frazier
W. W. Gleaton of
Ralls
Frasier
Social items from a T. E. L. class gathering
Mrs. K. L Macon hosted a T. E. L. class social at her home with fern and carnation decor. A Hull Gull game crowned Mrs. Aaron Massingill champion. Refreshments included devil's food and ice cream for a long guest list. High School Racquet Club members and senor boys enjoyed a Cunningham grove outing with a picnic and menu of sandwiches chips salad ice tea and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L Macon
Aaron Massingill
T. J. Williams
M. M. Hitchcock
Bethany
Cunningham Grove
8. P. Q. R. Club Hosts April Event
The 8. P. Q. R. Club was entertaining Friday April 17 with Miss Nathalie Jessup as hostess. Roses decorated the room and Bailey Masters won a Latin card game contest for a box of correspondence cards. Mr Walter Sennet played violin selections. Cherry ice cream and cake were served to members and guests including Mr and Mrs Sennet and Mrs R K Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalie Jessup
Bailey Masters
Walter Sennet
Sennet
R. K. Shelton
Friday Bridge Club Hosts and Casual Card Party
Mrs. John Cunningham entertained the Friday Bridge Club with a luncheon of chicken salad and wafers. Prizes went to Mrs. E C Weisendanger and Mrs. C V Carver for high scores. Mrs. Bess Dunn received consolation. Guests from Dallas included Bess Dunn Lionel Slider C V Caver A B Haworth George Kearney J B Alborn W O Hamilton. A second gathering hosted by Mrs A J Cunningham brought card play with guests Dr L B Thomas Jno P Hoff J D Bonner B J Hicks and J P Nearby. six hands were played and light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cummingham
E. C. Weisendanger
CV. Carver
Bess Dunn
Mesdames Bess Dunn
Lionel Slider
C. V. Caver
A. B. Haworth
George Kearney
J. B. Alborn
W. O. Hamilton
Dallas
A. J. Cunningham
L. B. Thomas
Jno
Higginbotham Clothing Buyers Converge for Fall Stocks
Higginbotham store buyers from multiple locations gathered in Comanche at the Higginbotham Clothing buyers convention on Monday and Tuesday to meet with clothing house representatives and select fall stock for their stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham
Comanche
Higginbotham Clothing Buyers
Clothing House
Services Mark 1600th Anniversary of Nicea at Episcopal Church
Rev. Chas. G. LaBagh of Hamilton led services at the Episcopal church last Sunday with Holy Communion on Monday morning at 8 30. The observance celebrated the 1600th anniversary of the Council of Nicea during which the Nicene creed was largely formulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G. LaBagh
Hamilton
Episcopal Church
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
The Auvenshine Burt families thank friends and neighbors for sympathy during the illness and death of our baby and for the beautiful floral offerings May God bless you all signed by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Auvenshine and families and Mrs M Auvenshine and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Auvenshine
T. R. Burt
Auvenshine
Blue Star Remedy Advertises Quick Skin Relief
A local ad promotes Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema and ringworm with a guaranteed stain free formula and pleasant odor. The piece notes Mrs. Stanton and family visiting relatives and Mrs. Luther Whitehead recovering from illness in Hal, with updates on health and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Drug Compan
Passing Day Reflections On Senate Hazing Practices
Will H. Mayes of the University of Texas faults the Senate for hazing new members. He says the process pressures newcomers into taking weak positions on committees and feeling unimportant. The result is a dampened ability to pursue constructive work until proper respect is learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Mayes
University of Texas
Dawes
Boston
Senate
Senatorial Courtesy Criticized by Dean Wigmore at UT
Dean Wigmore denounces senatorial courtesy as rigid and autocratic. He says it blocks legislation by any single senator's objection, tying up measures and enabling graft and tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dean Wigmore
University of Texas
Senate
Officials Use Positions for Personal Gain Across Capitals
Reports claim national and state governments are harmed by officials selling influence for money, often ignored by press. Graft is widespread, with many cases never publicized, while a few receive attention in the media.
The Flapper Echo Through Time
A comparison of modern girls with those a century ago shows little change in dress, coquettishness, moonlit rides, and flirtation. Young men also share foppishness, powders, perfumes, and boisterous behavior, sometimes leading to resolutions to avoid drinking companions.
Precedent and Progress Amidst Temptations
The author argues that past faults do not justify current wrongdoings and calls for self improvement. Despite increased temptations, society should rise above earlier generations. The world shows overall improvement even with occasional missteps that tempt regression.
Do It With Thy Might Energy in Focus
The reflection warns against scattering energies across too many tasks. It cites the biblical call to do whatever one finds to do with vigor and emphasizes not overextending in business study church life or daily duties. The message urges choosing achievable goals and avoiding half done efforts.
Judge's Election Notice for Comanche County Texas May 23 1925
The notice declares an election on May 23 1925 at the common school district No 20 school building to decide if district No 20 should consolidate with Holcomb district forming Newbury consolidated district No 20. John Goosby named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks. returns due to county commissioners within five days. Voters eligible in the district may vote. ballots read For The Consolidation or Against The Consolidation. Dated April 27 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Holcomb
Newbury Consolidated Common
John Goosby
Commissioners Court
Newburg
Newburg Consolidated
L. T. Cunningham
Commissioniers Court
R. A. Luker
Comanche County
Texas
Election on May 23 1925 for Newburg Consolidated district
Notice announces a May 23 1925 election at the school building in district No 56 with Newburg Consolidated School district to form Newburg Consolidated Common School district No 20. Voters resident in the district may participate in the consolidation vote with options For or Against the consolidation. R A Luker is named.
Modern Women in Business Open World Fair in Chicago
The Woman's World Fair opening in Chicago marks a progress in womanhood. It showcases women's confidence in succeed in any field despite prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Women In Business
Chicago
Advertising as Public Fraud Defense
Quotation attributed to Winston Onurehill praising advertising as a safeguard for the public against fraud. The line frames marketing as a means to deter deception and protect consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Onurehill
Wanted ads seek Brownwood barbers and sales agents
Brownwood notices invite patrons to visit W. G. Wetzel at 109 Main Street for barber services. A second ad seeks an agent for Franco American Hygienic toilet goods and Buckley dress goods, with Maggie Vernon offering contact by phone 524.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
W. G. Wetzel
Main Street
Texas
Buckley
Maggie Vernon
Tfe
For Sale Bright Hay at Fifty Cents a Bale Delivered
A few hundred bales of good bright hay offered for sale at fifty cents per bale delivered from a warehouse near Frisco Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Depot
Farm Bureau plans week with J W L Hall in Comanche
N H Payne reports J W L Hall of Dallas will spend a week in Comanche County as director of field work for the Farm Bureau Cotton Association. He will visit communities and hold meetings during the week with dates to be set at the May 9 directors and group leaders meeting in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Smoot
Bryson
Sionary Societies
Central
Chilton Park
Mrs. Hearn
Julian Williams
Louise Roberson
Dallas
Will Roberson
N. Payne
San Antonio
Hardy Jones
Johnsie Cummingham
Sipe Springs
Kathryn Kearby
John Tarleton College
Anita Moser
Stephenville
Comanche
Neva Nance
Ardmore
Okla
Carroll Magness
Nance
Moser
L. H. Kay
Denton
Hugh Rambo
Beanna Ellis
Brownwood
Charles Hoffman
Maurice Novit
A. J. Burt
McGregor
Dick Ravenshine
Mynta Henderson
E. C. Lambert
Belle Roberson
Proctor
Tom Lane
J. C. Lee
Fort Worth
J.tailbreath
O. C. Thrasher
Day Emery
Waco
J. C. Lane
Gap
J. M. Hood
H. E. Moore
Tom Moore
Co. M. Edmondson and
Iris
Roby
Rotan
Abilene
West Texas
N. H. Payne
Farm Bureau
Comaonche
Erath
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Comanesche County
Hall
Payne
Comanche County
Proctor School Graduation Events Set May 16 18
Proctor School to close with a May 16 play and May 18 graduation. Baccalaureate sermon May 17 3 30 p m by Dr L H Teel Stephenville. Class address by Hon W J Oxford Stephenville and diploma presentations follow in the school auditorium. Also notes a liquid borozone medicine advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Dol. I. H. Teel
The
Christian Church
Stephenville
L. H. Teel
W. J. Oxford
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I. E. Ransom
Texan
Levi A. Smith
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Daisy Greenwade
Merlin Stanton
Bobbie Rae
Mrs. Stanton
Sam Howell
Luther Whitehead
Hal
State of Texas
Grove’s
Nthe
Marshall
Oscar Callaway Litte
Charley Harvey
Newburg Road
Russell
Harvey
Merwin's
Ford Garage
Blatherwick
L. B. Russell
Hestrud
C. A. Greene
JT. Pate
Samanche
O. Brightman
Armour
Denny’s
R. T. Janes
Kasch and
Antone
Mose Young
Sanford Farm
Logan's Gap
Scotts Emulsion
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
L. H. Cantrell
Gainesville
Georgia
Cardus
J. W. L. Hall
Paris Smith
Ford
Middle West
Jessup & Allcorn General Insurance and Bonds
J. B. Alcora
G. W. Jessup
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