Community Notes and Local Tidings from Ben Wheeler
Tuesday school association meeting reports good attendance and a Christmas program. Local families welcome new baby boy, and many residents attend district meetings and church services. Edom basketball win, several visits to relatives in Dallas and Longview, and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Rogers on their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Shaw
Dallas
Harold Shaw
E. S. Hardegree
L. L Cates
M. C. Bolin
Longview
H. A. Springfield
Percy Blackwell
Marvin Methodist Church
Lackie Fui Hodges
Murchison
Jack Stanger
Leonard Blackwell
Camp Polk
G. G. Blackwell
Larue Martin
Tyler
Lucy Brown
H. T. Hewett
James Lee Nixon
A & M College
Edom
L. J. King
East van Zandt County
Providence
Berger
Hattie Stringer
T. E. Butler
Linda Kay Stringer
Ruth Ann Gribnan
Nederland
Lynon Stringer
J. T. Butler
Grand Saline Sun Colfax Correspondent Reports Local Happenings
Colfax correspondent Mrs. Carey Bailey notes a community shower for the compass plant of Mississippi Valley, birthdays and visits from relatives, revival meetings led by Truett Mayo, band region success for Martha and Ann Graham, and health updates on Bobbie Geddie and Ada Dowell. Family gatherings feature Mr and Mrs J T Lambert at a grandfather’s 89th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Emma St
Grand Saline
Grandma
S. M. Skinner
Elaine Green
Pearl Kellam
O. D. Kennedy
Tyler Hospital
Tom Currey
Truett Mayo
Mayo
Sharon Stroud
Denton
Martha
Ann Graham
Tyler
Ann
Bobbie Geddie
Veterans Hospital
Lisbon
Austin Smith
Dallas
A. M. Smith
Ada Dowell
J. C. Kellam
Infant Bowles Rites Held in Van Funeral Home
Funeral services for Rodger Dale Bowles 13 month old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bowles of Van were held Sunday at the Hilliard Funeral Home Chapel in Van with Rev EF Carter officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery. The infant died at home after a long illness. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs N A Maxfield of Van great grandmother Mrs Sam Taylor of Van and eight brothers and sisters. Miss Dian Myers bridal shower honored bride elect of David Shelton with about 60 guests. Red and white decor highlighted by white stock centerpiece. 20 hostesses assisted. out of town guests from Mineola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Dale Bowles
Walter Bowles
Van
Hilliard
Dian Myers
David Shelton
Clovis Ellison
Miss Myers
Maureen Myers
Gene Shelton
Susan Shelton
Diane Timmons
Phylis Oxford
Dianna Camper
Eula McClendon
Mineola
Hobbs Addy
Oakland Weather and Patchwork News from the Currey Incident
A note from Oakland reports severe weather and the car wreck involving Mr. and Mrs. Tom Currey on Highway 64 near Oakland. Both were taken to Medical Center Hospital in Tyler. Mr. Currey improving, Mrs. Currey still suffering. Local residents visited, and regional travel for Christmas shopping continued. Additional social notes cover visits by the Fuller and Reid families, illnesses, housewarming, and neighborly events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Currey
Oakland
Currey
Medical Center Hospital
Tyler
Eugene Fuller
Curreys
Gayle Fullers
Canton
Lawleys
Douthitt
Jones
Polly Payne
Olivie
Jerry Boswell
Dallas
Thomas Reid
Ralph Reid
S. M. Skinner
Lisa Pinson
Euless
O. D. Kennedy
Boyd Green
Carol Pinson
Dennis
Kennedys
Anna Fisher
East Center
Luther Buyher
Buyher
George Kinney
Billy la Prade
Lawrence Springs
Arthur Strickland
Gladys Stewart
O. D. Ken
Garden Club Plans Surprise Gift Box at Holiday Meeting
The Garden Club will meet at 7 p m on December 18 at Mrs Delores McCarrell s home. A grab box of gifts will surprise attendees. Carl Sandburg s Moods for Christmas sets the theme. Mrs McCarrell will present it with a gardening talk. Mrs Marie Gibbs reads a Christmas story. Refreshments will be holiday pudding and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Garden Club
Delores McCarrell
Carl Sandburg
Commerce Department Founded in 1903 History Note
A historical note recalls that the Department of Commerce was not established until 1903, marking the formal creation of a federal agency to oversee trade, industry, and economic policy. The statement anchors the origin of Commerce in the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Card of Thanks for Jasper Jack Jones
The Jones family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during Jasper Jack Jones illness and death. Gratitude for flowers, cards, food, and visits is shared. Sincerely Mrs Gracie Jones and.family, Mr J T Jones and family, Mr Garland Davis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Funeral
F. G. Roper
Garland Pugh
Roy E. Hinson
Russell W. Bloomer
Jasper Jack Jones
Gracie Jones
J. T. Jones
Garland Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frigidaire
Ben Wheeler
Claude Rogers
Grand Saline Hardware
Colfax
Carey Bailey
Bowles
FDA
Friggidaire
Dae Eed
General Motors
Marlin Burges
Grand Saline, Texas
Preston “Man's
Tony Lama
Bronson
Buck’s Leather Shop
Johnson
Garden Club
Emory
Texas
West Ineola
McCall Patterns
Kirsh
Evangelistic Services
Church of the
Nazarene
North Oleander
Hiway 80
Roy E. Wolford
Rev
Hugh Slater
K. Wolen’s
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