Community notes from Pritchett illuminate weekly life
The Abilene teacher workshop drew eight Pritchett congregation teachers. Mrs. Tish Jenkins was ill, Mrs. Abilene Wilson unwell, and Mrs. Ester Carroll recovering from surgery. Numerous visits and travels spread through Abilene, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Wyoming as locals report health, family, and house moves plus church events and a New Hope Baptist Church meeting in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Craig
Abilene
Pritchett
Tish Jenkins
Abilene Wilson
Brother Mathis
Tyler
Ester Carroll
Jerry McKnight
Lovington
New Mexico
Marie McKnight
Ida Mae Moore
Junior
Scurry Lee
Big Sandy
Harvey Stegall
Stegalls
James Snow
Jan Ray
Pat Long
Geraldine Marsh
Dallas
D. O. Marsh
Waco
Jimiffy Glenn Hall
Oklahoma City
Juddy Catlett
Modena Catlett
Clarence Husell
Stanley Jenkins
Delwin Craig
Dulas
Wyoming
Colorado
Sam Snow
Terry Bullard
Henry Lee Newsome
Gilmer
Angeline Vincent
Scott City
Kansas
Sym
Billy Stegall
Longview
Harvey Stegalls
Whatley
Ronnie Stephens
Grapevine
New Hope Baptist Church
J. Phillips
Joe Phillips
Neil White
Ft. Worth
Olen Wilson
Waxahachie
Eddie Stegall
Oklahoma
Childress
Pool party preludes Nat forthcoming wedding of Cindy Hart and James Byrd
A pool party and supper at Swamp City Road hosted by Mr and Mrs John Steger served as a pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Cindy Hart and James Byrd whose wedding is set for Saturday at First United Methodist Church The honorees received a utensil shower during the evening A supper of hamburgers baked beans potatoes Rockefeller relishes and watermelon was served Guests included Mr and Mrs James Brinkley Mr and Mrs Ric Brumley Jimmy White Miss Ann Burney Miss Lou Ann Williams Mike Davidson and Miss Ramona Gage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Hart
James Byrd
First United Methodist Church
Swamp City Road
John Steger
Rockefeller
James Brinkley
Ric Brumley
Jimmy White
Ann Burney
Lou’ Ann Williams
Mike Davidson
Ramona Gage
Save home energy with green plants
COLLEGE STATION Summer air conditioning costs can be reduced by shade from broadleaf trees evergreens and vines. Plant energy saving trees 20 to 35 feet from the wall and use vines on masonry or wooden walls to cool interiors. Windbreaks of evergreens on windy sides can cut fuel costs 10 to 40 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
William C. Welch
Boston
Welch
August births noted for presidents and pioneers in politics
The piece highlights notable figures born in August including presidents Benjamin Harrison Herbert Hoover and Lyndon Johnson and first lady Lucy Stone. It contrasts August birthdays with historical paths to leadership and mentions Confucius born August 27 550 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Benjamin Harrison
North Bend
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Lyndon Johnson
Stonewall
Tex
Capitol Hill
America
Lucy Stone
Brookfield
Mass
Miss Stone
Annie Oakley
Buffalo Bill
Confucius
B.C
Mrs. Scott Hosts Family Reunion Among Numerous Relatives
Mrs. Nolia Scott of 805 North Street enjoyed a joyful reunion with her children and relatives on Sunday. Attendees included Lorene Pitts of La Habra Clair, E S Sharp of Gladewater, Michael Sharp and son Chris of Longview, Eugene Eubanks and Marsha Eubanks of Waco, William McCord and sons Bryan and Kyle of Dallas, plus Noah Atchley and spouse from Fort Cobb Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolia Scott
North Street
Lorene Pitts
LaHabra
Clair
E. S
Bill) Sharp
Gladewater
Michael Sharp
Chris
Longview
Eugene Eubanks
Amarillo
Marsha Eubanks
Waco
William McCord
Sparkling Strapless Maillot Leads Swim Fashion
Fashion reports a rise in strapless maillots and jet sparkling fabrics blending Antron nylon with Lycra spandex. Many women find these smart shiny swimsuits spark compliments and draw attention at the beach and pool this season.
Rice bag party honors bride elect Cindy Walker
Miss Cindy Walker bride elect of Mason Williams was honored with a rice bag party hosted by Laura Louvier and Jessica Walston at the Louvier home. Attendants will join her in the wedding at First Presbyterian Church. Guests made rice bags with bird seed and dyed blue daisies, and a clock was given as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Walker
Mason Williams
Laura Louvier
Jessica Walston
Louvier
Chevy Chase
Miss Louvier
Miss Walston
Miss Walker
First Presbyterian Church
Ecru
Charline Simmons
Elwanda Walker
Lana Walker
J. O Williams
Sheila Simmons
Connie Copeland
Laura Copeland
Ellicia Williams
Hazel Stamps
Cheryl Copeland
Lerlene Louvier
Doris Walston
Hospital Admissions and Discharges listed in local report
The hospital log shows multiple admissions and dismissals. Names include Maggie Hughlen Cisco Glen Caldwell Ricky Weston Raymond Cross Gerry Thompson Alva B Cole Ann Carroll and others with several patients discharged such as William Mc Farland Ricky Weston Maggie Hughlen Cisco Donald Ward and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Clinic Hospital
Maggie Hughlen
Cisco
Glen Caldwell
Ricky Weston
Raymond Cross
Gerry Thompson
Alva B. Cole
Ann Carroll
James A. Cooks
Esley Mitchell
Barbara Richard
Bill Warlick
Mary D. Gunter
Donald Henry Ward
Tewars Timmons
Gerome Holmes, Jr
Bobbie Wills
Chad Gore
Francis Walker
Joyce Prater
William McFarland
Donald Ward
Bill Warlock
Lillian Tolbert
Baby Care Myths From Ancient Times
In Roman times infants were fed bread crumbs soup and eggs with wine at six months. English mothers wrapped babies in napkins which gave rise to the term nappies. The soft spot on a baby's head, called fan tonel, is sheltered by a tough membrane.
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Bobby Ussery
Eddie Belmonte
Ussery
Bally Ache
Ambropoise
Belmonte
Personality
Electra
Buick
Chevette
Nice
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo
Mrs. Scott
Laskom
Gladewater Mirror
Thursay
Thomas Henry Richard
Hart Clinic
Michael Henry
Robert Lee Fulton
City Hospital
Robert Lee, Jr
Don Edward Johnson
Reddrick Lamar
Allen Russom
Mary Simmons
Carolyn Wheelis
Lavora Johnson
Julius Cooper
Patricia Morrow
Clara Bartram
Leslie Williams
Jane Hiss
Bobbie Olds
Bobby Stewart
Gladys Treadway
Anna Stokes
Winnie Kilpatrick
Willie Collier
Ruby Garton
Betty Kennedy
Don Bolton
James Walden
Robert Timmons
Martha Shott
Martha Springer
Pearl Speers
Sybil McKee
Wanda Dance
Joyce Bush
Kenny Borden
Luther Gunn
Thelma Byers
Nannie Adams
Elsie Evans
B. C Duncan
Quitman Street Church OF Christ Gladewater
Texas
Cotton St
Ermine Hudspeth
Wrangler
Flare Legs
Cowboy
Union Grove
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