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Items Of Interest From Benchley
A December 21 22 note from Benchley recounts visits by the Godejohns of Cleveland and the Berching family of Houston to discuss cattle and homes. It mentions Christmas gatherings at multiple families in Benchley including Bowmans Lightseys Jernagans and Rices with numerous relatives from Bryan Houston and Madisonville and notes birthdays and holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Godejohn
Cleveland
Dianne
Donna
Doris Berching
Houston
Ste
Sammie Rambo
Sallie Gerke
Bryan
Brad Haygood
Bettie Pratt
Walter Myers
Charles Henry
Frank Johnson
Frank Jr
D’wayne Jernagan
Denise
J. H. Peyton
Giddings
O'Wayne Jernagan
Bill Peyton
Waco
Qbk Peacock
Franklin
Henry Bowman
Marguerite Peyton
Melton Rice
Carencro
San Antonio
Juanita
Hugh
Ruth
Sam
Effie
Albert
Sammie
C. C. Rambo
Albert Rambo
Dick Jonaleon
Madisonville
Glynn Whitten
T. S. McLain
Ana
Gwendolyn
L. M. McLain
Ana Con
Steve
Bonna Clark
Anarey
Henry Machimnan
Henry
Tommy
H. M Lightsey
Buddy Lightsey
B. B. McLain
J. G. Lightsey
Brocon
Sandis
Diaane
Bowman
Jock
Tso
Maurice Lightsey
Billy
A&m University
Craig Bowmin
Pency Baker
Francis Michs
Charlotte
Premong Down
Ray Haltom
van Haltom
Donald Haltom
Hearne
Jiggs Mathews
Jiggs
W. K