Ruth Class Meets In Painter Home
The Ruth Bible Class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening June 14 at Mrs J A Painter's home for regular business and social activities. Members were seated in the back yard for a fried chicken supper with Group 8 hostesses. Twenty five members and two visitors attended. Mrs Carl Eubanks, class president, led devotional from a new library book Lights from Many Lamps. Mrs Paul Pollard supervised the recreation hour after the business session.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. Painter
Carl Eubanks
Paul Pollard
Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Ken Basham at Pearl Lunchroom
Sponsors Mrs Wright and Mrs Blakley invite friends and relatives to a bridal shower honoring Mr and Mrs Ken Basham at 2 30 p m Tuesday June 26 in the Pearl school lunchroom Barbara Perry of Pearl is the former Miss Barbara Perry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wright
James Blakley
Ken Basham
Pearl School
Basham
Barbara Perry
Pearl
Jury Not Fixed If It Loses Its Gaveled Fix
A terse editorial quip notes that a jury cannot function properly once its rulings are overturned by faulty corrections. The line hints at frustration with legal process flaws and calls for reliability in trial outcomes.
Mrs Burt Hosts Past Time Club at South Sixth Street
Mrs T A Burt entertained Past Time Club members and guests at her home on South Sixth Street Thursday afternoon June 14 with decorated rooms of spring flowers and a refreshment spread of ice cream topped with peaches angel food cake candy and nuts. The guest list included Mesdames C E Alvis J D Bankston Emma Dixon B S Cook Louie Powell J F Wright Vivian Straw Threet Robinson H J Jones V A Wright and Jim Erwin.
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T. A. Burt
South Sixth Street
Mrs. Burt
Mesdames
C. E. Alvis
J. D. Bankston
Emma Dixon
B. 8. Cook
Louie Powell
J. F. Wright
Vivian Straw
Threet Robinson
H. J. Jones
V. A. Wright
Jim Erwin
Mrs Gotcher Celebrates 93rd Birthday at Home
Mrs. L. A. Gotcher marked her 93rd birthday Sunday at 305 West Bridge Street with family and friends visiting. A bountiful dinner followed by a beautifully decorated birthday cake highlighted the celebration.
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L. A. Gotcher
West Bridge St
Inheritance Tax Pondering Sparks Wry Quote
A pointed quip envisions future inheritance amid soaring taxes. The speaker notes that as taxes rise, the meek will avoid earth’s riches, a sharp commentary on fiscal policy and wealth. The line reflects frustration with taxation and property transfer.
Elam Recovers From Snake Bite Near Cowhouse Creek
E O Elam was bitten on the right hand by a rattlesnake while working on his farm near Cowhouse Creek around 11 a m last Tuesday. He walked to a field where Barrington was plowing and was rushed to Gatesville hospital. He has improved since and was moved home Friday, slowly recovering with possible finger loss still undecided. Nearby visitors and community notices follow detailing health, travel, and engagements among Liberty and surrounding families.
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E. O. Elam
Cowhouse Creek
Mr. Elam
Barrington
Gatesville
Ida Peck
C. E. Helms
Nick Dehaan
Gerald
Stephenville
W. C. Homan
Elam
Bess Brown
Aron Helms
Margie Dehaan
Temple
E. A. Peck
Eagle Pass
L. C. Perrymans
Thelma Walker
Buddy Powell
Major
Bill Greenwood
Waco
L. A. Brewer
Oklahoma
First Methodist Church Services Schedule
Sunday services include Church School at 9 45 a m with Sidney Pruitt as superintendent Morning worship at 10 50 a m with the minister delivering the sermon Evening meetings for Senior and Intermediate MYFs at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with the minister preaching.
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Church School
Sidney Pruitt
Mrs J C Ward Returns From Visit With Sister
Mrs J C Ward came home last week after visiting her sister Mrs E A Cox of Lockney.
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J. C. Ward
E. A. Cox
Lockney
Neely Recovers From Heart Attack in Cave Creek
Neely brothers Edd and the family welcomed Effie and Bertha Neely home after three weeks with Edd in Brady where he suffered a heart attack. His condition has improved. Local visitors included Monroe Crow of McGregor James Crow of Oglesby and others at the John Crow home. A line notes fishing days as eternal expectation and perpetual disappointment.
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Effie
Bertha Neely
Brady
Edd Neely
Monroe Crow
McGregor
James
Barbara Crow
Oglesby
John Crow
R. P. Williams Jr
Bud Williams
John H. Crow
Ethan Holt
Bob Potts
Fort Worth
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Spencer
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses during the illness and death of our mother. Our appreciation cannot be adequately expressed for the nice food and the many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood Mr. and Mrs. Jess Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Spencer.
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Elizabeth Spencer
Bill Wood
Jess Spencer
Lawrence Spencer
Walker Couple Visits Before Tucson Posting
Lieut. and Mrs. Charles Luke Walker spent the weekend with relatives, the Luke Walker and A. W. Ellis households, before departing for Tucson Arizona where Lieut Walker will be stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Luke Walker
Luke Walker
A. W. Ellis
Tucson
Ariz
Lieut. Walker
Political announcements for Democratic primary July 28 1956
The Messenger and Star-Forum publish Democratic primary declarations listing candidates for U S Congressman 11th Texas District W R Poage re election District Judge R B Cross District Attorney Howell E Cobb Truman E Roberts State Representative 62nd District Bill Shannon second term Kal Segrest County Attorney J Albert Dickie County Tax Collector Creston Brazzi l first elective term Wayne Pruitt Eur ie Bud Davis Sheriff Winfred Windy Cummings Jewel Russell Clarence C Courtney Elwood Hill Commissioner Beat 1 Curtis Smith G B Hardcastle J D Atchley Commissioner Beat 3 W C Edwards Jake Clearman Justice of Peace Precinct 2 George Miller Constable Pref 4 N M Mike Bratton J D Walsh
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U. S
Texas
W. R. Poage
R. B. Cross
Howell E. Cobb
Truman E. Roberts
Bill Shannon
Kal Segrest
J. Albert Dickie
Creston Brazzil
Wayne Pruitt Eurie M
Bud) Davis
Winfred
Windy) Cummings
Jewel Russell
Clarence C. Courtney
Elwood Hill
Curtis Smith
G. B. Hardcastle
J. D. Atchley
W. C
Bhi) Edwards
Jake Clearman
Justice of Peace
George Miller
N. M
Mike) Bratton
J. D
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Mrs. Basham
Peking
American Express
the National Bank
Margarine
Ohio
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Messenger
Swift
del Monte
Jar Kraft
King’s
Griffin's
Kingan
Vienna
Hormel
Zie
Morton
Heinz
Jem UI
Phillips
Magnesia
CK Grocery
West Side Square
A. M. Stricklands
Tulsa
W. D. Lynch
J. R. Lynch
Jonesboro
Clarence Bunnell
Ray Culp
Ned
Don Calhoun
Verlene
Evant
A. H. Calhoun
Hamilton
Gayle Calhoun
Douglas
Carolyn
Culp
Cornelia Calhoun
Earl Gandy
Donna Sue Calhoun
Mr. Meyers
Parmela Baptist Church
Donna Sue
Alvin Kauitzsch
Joy Kauitzsch
Hill Parrish
Sam Currys
Pottsville
Miss Joy Kauitzsch
A. G. Kauitzsch
W. T. Perryman
Liberty HD Club
Grace Elam
Franklin J. Meine
American Peoples Encyclopedia
United States
First Methodist Church
L. M. Brown
City Drug Store
Hone
Nyal
Cave Creek
Neely
Miss Effie Neely
Vern Waddill
Arizona
White Blu
E. J. Smith, Jr
Loyd Ivy
Messenger and Star-Forum
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