Social Roundup of Toyah Residents and Visitors
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel and social updates. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Duncan visit. Albert Anderson shows a new Chevrolet Coupe. Toyah church groups host charity markets and upcoming Lyceum event. Several residents travel from Big Spring Abilene Amarillo Van Horn and Davis Mountain Filling Station attend church, schooling and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Anderson
W. C. Clifton
Evan Murdock
Big Spring
George Puncara
G. K. Jackson
W. K. Duncan
Davis Mountain
G. W. Marshall
J. C. Hunter
van Horn
Junior Missionary Society
Toyah
China
Halloween party at Toyah entertained youths in vacant house
Miss Alice Wingate hosted a Halloween party for Toyah youth on Friday evening. Eight Bunco tables glowed by candlelight and a witchs kettle fortune reading set the spooky mood. Miss Georgia Daniel won high prize as guests wandered shadows to determine partners. A walk to Burchard’s Garage provided sandwiches and wafers, then to Joe Duncan’s for hot chocolate and Halloween decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wingate
Toyah
Georgia Daniel
Burchard
Joe Duncan
Mrs Klinger Hosts Pioneer Bridge Club Event
Mrs D E Klinger entertained the Pioneer Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon October 27. The room was decorated with flowers and Mrs J B Young won a high score. Bananas split was served to the attendees including Mesdames Young Chatham Slagle Davis Tinnin Frazier Daniel Keating Youngblood Klinger and Miss Helen Ruhrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Youngblood
D. E. Klinger
Miss Helen Ruhrup
Pioneer Bridge Club Meets After Noon November 3
The Pioneer Bridge Club met with Mrs. Dee Davis Wednesday afternoon November 3. Cosmos and Chrysanthemums decorated the room. Miss Helen Ruhrup won high score. A salad course was served to Mesdames D. E. Klinger, J. F. Keating, F. G. Youngblood, J. M. Frazier, E. B. Daniel, A. Ruhrup, J. B. Young, Van Giesen, W. K. Durcan, W. M. Chatham, Miss Helen Ruhrup, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Bridge Club
Dee Davis
Helen Ruhrup
D. E. Klinger
J. F. Keating
F. G. Youngblood
J. M. Frazier
E. B. Daniel
A. Ruhrup
J. B. Young
van Giesen
W. K. Durcan
W. M. Chatham
A. O. Harris Thanks Friends After Loss Of Wife
A. O. Harris expresses deep gratitude for kindness and sympathy from friends during his time of grief. He notes enduring appreciation for the flowers and support that have aided him after the loss of his beloved wife. Big saving at Winkler's Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Memory of Mrs A C Harris Funeral Verse and Faith
In memory of our departed sister Mrs A C Harris the piece offers a devotional elegy on faith, heaven, and eternal rest. It reflects sorrow, trust in God, and the belief she now rests with the Redeemer, praising her church service and roles. The piece closes with a personal note from Mrs W B Humphries and an unrelated sale advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Humphries
Merry Wives Club Elects New Members at Kerr Home
The Merry Wives Club held a Wednesday business meeting at Mrs. Monroe Kerr’s home. Nat Gunter Jr. was elected to membership as the club reaches its full quota of fifteen. Mrs. Starley was chosen as delegate to the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs State Convention in Dallas. many local members attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Wives Club
Monroe Kerr
Nat Gunter Jr
Stuarley
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dallas
Kerr
Mesdames L. W. Anderson
J. W. Brooks
Jim Camp
H. T. Collier
E. L. Collings
Sid Cowan
Elmer Johnson
Tom McClure
J. W. Moore
Gid Rowden
W. W. Runnels
Albert Sisk
J. E. Starley
Nat Gunter
Died at Odessa Young Man Max Zemlyak 21
Max Zemlyak twenty one died at Odessa Thursday evening at eight o'clock from a ruptured brain blood vessel while working in oil fields near Odessa. Born in Balmorhea in 1905 he spent most of his life there. Survived by a brother Matt and a stepmother in Balmorhea. Burial arrangements not yet received. Skeet Williams called to Memphis after word of his father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Zemlyak
Odessa
Balmorhea
Matt
Halloween Party at Ruhlen Home Turns Jovial Night
Saturday evening Mrs W W Ruhlen and cohosts Mrs Lena Lee and Mrs Ted Brown hosted a Halloween party for young people. The house glowed in orange and black with shadowy witch decor. Guests in sheets were greeted by a masked witch and enjoyed fortune telling games in a dark room, followed by a supper of treasure chest sandwiches cookies like pieces of eight and ginger ale punch. Attendees included Miss Jewell Hollebeke Norabelle Wollebeke Georgia Johnson Mary Ward Ora Chapman Virginia Trott Gertrude Bell Zell Higgins Elizabeth Ruhlen Mildred Ruhlen Elizabeth Lilly Willette Duncan Lena Mae Lee and Messrs Wesley Hart A Z Hart Melvin Cowan Melvin Whalen Martin Reynolds Sparks Osborn Jimmie Coosey Perry Cooksie Dick Slack Junior Boatright Harrison Beauchamp Jessie Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ruhlen
Lena Lee
Ted Brown
Misses Jewell Hollebeke
Norabelle Wollebeke
Georgia Johnson
Mary Ward
Ora Chapman
Virginia Trott
Gertrude Bell
Zell Higgins
Elizabeth Ruhlen
Mildred Ruhlen
Elizabeth Lilly
Willette Duncan
Lena Mae Lee
Miss Florence Johnson Hosts Hallowe'en Party for Youth
Miss Florence Johnson entertained the younger girls of the Sewing Club with a Halloween party at her home on Friday evening. Fitting decorations set the mood for games and a carnival trip was among the highlights. Guests included Josephine Bryan Nancy Camp Elizabeth Lilley Josephine Green Elizabeth Rhodes Norabel Hollebeke Elizabeth Ruhlen and Helen McKellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Johnson
Sewing Club
Josephine Bryan
Nancy Camp
Elizabeth Lilley
Josephine Green
Elizabeth Rhodes
Norabel Hollebeke
Elizabeth Ruhlen
Helen McKellar
Latin Club Plans Year At Gertrude Bell Home
The Latin Club met Tuesday evening at Miss Gertrude Bell's home with Miss Letha Precht as vice president presiding. They outlined plans for the year and appointed committees for program and social activities. After several musical numbers, fruit punch and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Bell
Letha Precht
Convicted Labor Bootlegging Ring Busted in Texas
J Lee Tarpley chief deputy of the Texas Department of Labor secured a conviction at Anson and three others were charged in a labor bootlegging scheme in Central West Texas. The ring allegedly transported cotton pickers from San Antonio to Jones County charged $5 a head while requiring licenses and office locations. Investigations showed pickers moved between ring members and employers, sharing illicit fees. A public note also includes thanks from an individual for votes in a local justice race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Texas
J. Lee Tarpley
State Department of Labor
Anson
Tarpley
Jones County
San Antonio
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Tovan
Bankhea
Cnoyah News
W. E. Morton
Jim Duncan
Tom Duncan
A. B. Tinnin
Horn
Marvin Carpenter
Saragosa
Juanita Mathews
Sadie Tinnin
Mathews
Lyceum
New York Players
Daddy Longlegs
D. E. Hanold
Hanold
A. O. Harris
William Burchard
A. B. Burchard
R. L. Wigley
Amarillo
Mesdames Dee Davis
A. J. Hart
Monroe Hart
John Claypool
V. van Giesen
Janie Joe Duncan
Halloeen Party
Pioneer Club
A. C. Harris
God
Heaven
Golden Gate
Man
Eastern Star
New Jerusalem
Sale
R. P. Hicks
Winklers
Merry Wives
Mrs. Kerr
Vv. V
Skeet Williams
Memphis
Ruhlen
Miss Florence Johnson
State Labor Department
Precinct No. 1
Geo. Maley
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Pecos
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