21 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1970
Page
1
Neighbor reports pleasant lake weather and garden growth while sharing church attendance, illness prayers, and updates from family and friends. The record notes visitors from Mexia Wortham Graham Arlington Houston and Houston area relatives, a table club meeting, weight loss among members, and a fishing outing with L. C. Storey and Frank C. Storey.
Wortham bride elect Miss Gayla Bates was honored at a June 16 buffet dinner at Sam's Restaurant in Fairfield. Hosts Mrs. R Q Sims and daughter Gina Sims of Mexia gave guests pink and white decorations, floral centerpieces, and pink and white favors.
The column outlines zodiac periods with guidance for Aries Taurus Gemini and Cancer. Aries urges expansion and decisiveness. Taurus encourages experiential learning and imagination. Gemini stresses returning to routine while embracing new challenges. Cancer notes a good day for everyday matters and for the unusual.
A dated astrology column lists names of auxiliary workers and provides sun sign forecasts for each zodiac period from July 24 to March 20. It includes Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces guidance and notes born today as Gemini Cancer cusual with strong dual traits.
Emma Louise Harrison born Emma Louise McDonald in Mexia rose to become Dr. E L Harrison a notable educator and community leader. Her career spans Waco Huston Tillotson Baylor UT Austin Sam Houston Prairie View Paul Quinn and Delta Alpha Omega Sorority involvement. She and husband Jesse Harrison funded playgrounds and contribute to Juneteenth events while earning multiple honors including Who's Who recognitions and a 1970 Lloyds award.
The Virginia Mills Mission Society of First Baptist Church met June 16 at Mrs. Harvey Wilson home for its regular monthly gathering. The program titled Baptist Orientals in California covered missionaries, language groups like Chinese Japanese and Koreans, and witnessing among internationals. Also highlighted were Emma Louise Harrison and her community work including rehabilitation and police support.
The Lummus family reunion took place Sunday at Groesbeck City Park with a Lord s Prayer led by Wade Lummus and a covered dish luncheon. Attendees included Lummus relatives from Houston Conroe North Zulch Bedias Pasadena League City and other Texas towns as well as members from Mexia and Dayton.
The Lancaster Post 4694 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting Monday at 8 o clock. Auxiliary president Mrs Vada Hewitt announced the gathering.
A Men s Day program at Sweet Home Baptist Church Mexia is scheduled for Sunday starting with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11. The Rev L H Whitehead pastor and Mrs Ruby Goree secretary lead as ushers Paul Dunbar Marcus Sims Claude Brewer and J L Levingston. Devotion by N Rogers and Ed Houston. Walker Dixon welcomes Bert Johnson gives the response. Sacred Harmonizers sing. A M Johnson speaks before Lawrence Jones sings. Thad Houston speaks and McKenzie Jackson sings a solo. L T Forge speaks. Rev Whitehead reads scripture and Rev Jefferson leads prayer. Sermon by Rev E M Cooper. S D Dixon sings a solo and Altus Carter and S D Dunbar take the collection.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Abbie Hughes Mexia Mrs. Ora Russell Mexia Mrs. Annie L Cochrum Mrs Nellie Tucker Coolidge Charles Ray Gamble Mexia Sallie Gardner Coolidge Vashti Holmes Mexia Mary Williams Mexia Dismissals include Mrs Maud Blakely Coolidge Maurice Young Mexia Mrs Bonnie Popp Mexia Kenneth Kennedy Mexia Mrs Daisey Jene Carpenter Ruth Vinson Coolidge and Nettie McKinley Mexia.
Mrs. Veader Keys hosts guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bolden and children from Minneapolis Minnesota. Also visiting are Captain and Mrs Michael A Burroughs from Fort George G Meade with his parents Mr and Mrs C K Burroughs and Emelie.
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