Retired Minister Preaching Yet After 10 000 Sermons
Retired minister Rev James O C Wilson continues preaching after a 47 year career. He has delivered thousands of sermons, celebrating his longevity at Travis Park Methodist Church during the annual conference. He notes he has preached about six percent of his life in ministry. The piece recalls his pastorate at Eagle Lake Methodist and his roles as editor pro tem on Beadlight. Also mentions visitors F C Rosden of California and John Westmoreland visiting kin in Notlawe country. Also rental ad on 2ain St near Pennington home.
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James OC. Wilson
Reiss
West Texas
Travis Park
Dhuren
Wikwo
Tobsco
Wikon
James
Eagle Lake Methodist Church
Wilson
Hagie Lake
Ods
Wison
San Antonio
Birthday News and Local Social Highlights
Looking Back recalls community events from October including a Christmas Ship drive for war children and gifts of nuts to war torn Europe. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Johnson is noted as Virginia Ruth Johnson. Public sale of thoroughbred stock is planned in December. W. Welford returns from San Antonio after his daughter’s appendicitis operation. Ralph Hart recovers from appendicitis. A Japanese dinner dance celebrated the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wintermann. Mr. and Mrs. Heffley and relatives visit Johnstown, Pa.
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Earle Lake
H. Lee Johnson
Mies
Virginia Ruth Johnson
Thomas
Lissle
W. . Welford
San Antonio
J. N. Provan
Ralph Hart
Palestine
Max Landa
Pelestine
Hert
Zagle
O. J. Winterman
Messrs
Sfesdemes
M. E. Guynn
J. J. Whitby
O RB
Barbe
W. E. McRee
J, V. Duncen
Mentor Northington
Marfare
Mansfield
Columbiaa
Mere Paul Berbe
Weldo Terrell
Wintermann
A. W. Heffley
Mrs
J. H. Mickow
Johnstown, Pa
Mr Heffley
Hantz Couple Visits Woodsboro Relatives
Mr and Mrs Robert Hantz of Woodsboro spent several days here last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Alntz and other relatives. The note mentions a riddle about a cat and a match. lights appear on the feet of a cat and on the head of a match, illustrating a wordplay.
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Robert Hantz
Woodsboro
An ‘Alys
Lews Alntz
Things I Never Knew Till Now About Marriage
A garbled 19th or early 20th century survey notes cross cultural marriage practices. It mentions public duty to marry in China, bride kidnapping in some regions, cow exchanges for brides among Bursitartars, and paternal gifting. It cites custody rules in divorce, bridal signifiers, and traditions like throwing shoes and hope chests. The piece also references polygamy in Mohammedan contexts and Barbary customs about wives.
Important meeting at Eagle Lake Little Theatre Friday
A notice calls for an important meeting of the Eagle Lake Little Theatre this Friday at 3 o clock at Mrs WC Reed’s home. Members are urged to attend, and details of working groups or upcoming events may be discussed. The item appears amid a string of unrelated excerpts and notes.
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Eagle Lake
Eloex
Mra WC
Reed
Bryeco
Malin Sh
Pennington
McElhinney
Young Women's Mission Society Meeting Report
The Young Women's Methodist Missionary Society met October 14 at Mrs T P Doole s. Officers hosted. opening with singing and Bible reading by Mrs C W Nispel. Mrs Goole led prayer, Lord s Prayer in Imisan, read from In His Steps by Charles M Sheldon read by Mrs J W Brisberg. Dutes read by Miz Frank Doty and approved. Benediction. Preparation for Mission Home Study classes discussed. Refreshments of sandwiches, candy, pickles and ware served. The meeting ended.
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Young Women's Methodist Missionary Society
T. P. Doole
C. W. Nispel
Goole
Imisan
Charles NM Sheldon
J. W Brisberg
Death in chair affirmed for Bennie Randall
The state’s highest court affirmed Bennie Randall’s death sentence for criminal assault on an elderly white resident near Columbus. The Colorado district court conviction was upheld after a previous denial of a motion for rehearing.
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Port Ben Randall
Bennie Randall
New
Almacetion
Colorata
Columbas
Randall
Society Meeting Set For November Fourth at Mrs Mabats
Journal note indicates a society gathering planned for November 4 at Mrs Mabats with Mrs H D Larson as hostess, as reported by the reporter.
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W. ‘Mabats
H. D. Larson
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F.C. Rosden
al Rembre
California
Raying
Renas
Notlaws
Mr. Borden
Notlawe
John Westmoreland
Ran ‘Tin
Ang Irs. BT. Westmoreland
Bertsds
Cardeh
Byers
Natce
Mile
Kolberg’s Creamilk Dairy
China
Sally
Induw
Tongasi
Arica
Meir
Siem
Divarce
India
Australis
New Tielland
Congo
Morten Dorney
Dallas Times Herald
Strickland Insurance
W S. Strickland
Texe
Reeve
Chevrolet
New Aero
Rew Boodies
Big Pigher
Bwesty Hyer
Bobetos
Saji
A. L. Baring
Eagle Lake, Texas
Young: Womens Society
Texas
Houston Chronicle
Doaly
Pee Chronicle
Hotel Fate
Sanday Chronicle
Raimautey
Frendien Thls
Rewapgenr
Coles
Gethall
Polion
Texas Institution
Miaaard Ey
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