Young People of Avoca Methodist Church Entertained at Banquet
The Young People's class at Avoca Methodist Church enjoyed a Christmas banquet with chicken and dressing. Attendees included Bob Ed Taylor Lynn Gillespie Joe Wayne Gary Taylor Walsh Norman Lee Thane Earl Caudie LaNell Allison Mary Culwell Barbara Sublett Ruth Dunklin and teachers Mrs Sue Knoy and Mrs M J Sublett R L Taylor and W J Knoy. Mr and Mrs J B Witherspoon Jr and daughter Carrey Mac left for South Carolina for Christmas with relatives. Wilburn Jensen visited Abilene. Mrs Mat Caton of Breckenridge visited locals. Clyde Turner of Midland spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Turner and sons Donald and Irvin. Mr and Mrs H H Dunklin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bob Ed Taylor
Lynn Gillespie
Joe Wayne
Gary Taylor
Walsh
Norman Lee Thane
Earl Caudie
LaNell Allison
Mary Culwell
Barbara Sublett
Ruth Dunklin
Sue Knoy
Mmes
M. J. Sublett
R. L. Taylor
W. J. Knoy
J. B. Wither
Spoon, Jr
Carrey Mac
South Carolina
Mr. Witherspoon
Wilburn Jensen
Abilene
Mat Caton
Breckenridge
Clyde Turner
Midland
Sam Turner
Donald
Irvin
H. H. Dunklin
County Service Officer schedule for veterans benefits
Landon V. Davis, County Service Officer, offers veteran and dependents benefits guidance. Anson office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Court House. Stamford on Tuesday forenoon and Saturday. Hamlin on Thursday at the City Fire Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Court House
Stamford
American Legion
Hamlin
City Fire Station
Stamford Community Notes and Social Calendar
Local residents attend Cub Scouts and church events while others visit families in Abilene and Denton. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ernest Coates, Mrs J W Grimes hosts a turkey dinner for the Home Demonstration Club with numerous members present. Billy Wise is out of his cast wearing a brace for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
End
A. C. Braun
Bill
Stamford
Ernest Coates
Knox City
Roy Hines
Moth
M. Hamilton
Billy Wis Re
Ladies of the Home Demonstration Club
J. W. Grimes
Lewis Wise
Rh. B. McNeal
Ruth Huffaker
Glenn Rennels
J. C. Williams
Buford Williamson
C. R. Foster
W. C. Beaty
R. S. Garrett
Ruth White
Henry Cook
J. E. Rennels
Abilene
Frankie Beth Williams
Denton
Sarl Rennels
Haskell
The
Baptist Church
Jones and Fisher Counties
Leonard Lawrence
A . Woodson
Alvi Sylvester
T. B. Turner
Tiasca
A. M Turner
Claud Drake
Janice Ka
the Baptist Intermediate Fn
Sylvia Plumiee
J. V. Crime
Hubert Bell
Lueders
H. Grimes
J. V. Grimes
Transfer Moves Lieut Norman Carro to Tacoma
Lieut. Carro has been transferred from Hamilton Field California to McChord Field in Tacoma Washington. He and his wife Dorothy Howse are now living in Tacoma.
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Carro
Norman
Hamilton Field
Calif
McCord Field
Tacoma
Wash
Dorothy Howse
Student Louie Mack Hardy at Texas A and M during holidays
Louie Mack Hardy, a senior student at Texas A and M College, is visiting for the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Mack Hardy
Texas A. and
M. College
L. M. Hardy
Quade Family to Welcome Relatives for Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Edgar Quade expect relatives from Houston and Fredericksburg to visit their home over the holidays confirming joyful family gathering plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Quade
Houston
Fredericksburg
First Ellenburger Test Drilled On Huge SMS Ranch In Throckmorton County
Cities Service and Sinclair Prairie Oil stake Swenson No. 1 wild cat in Throckmorton County about 13 miles NW of Thorckmorton. Ellenburger test with operator City Service to drill to about 900 feet. The 106,600 acre LMS ranch location marks first announcement after lease of the property last year.
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SMS
Throckmorton County
Eilenberger
Cities Service
Sinclair Prairie Oil Companies
Thorckmorton
Swenson
Manning
Swenson Land and Cattle Co
Personal Holiday Visits From Area Families
After Christmas at home, Dewane Elliott and wife and son Marvin Dewane plan a visit to Arlington to see Elliott relatives. Alvin Rush, Baylor University student in Waco, is home for holidays with his parents Phil and the Rush family. Cpl H L Jack Prince of Portsmouth Virginia arrives for a two week visit with his mother Ida M Larche and relatives. Percy Jeffries of Houston will spend Christmas with Upshaw kin and other relatives. C F Upshaw hosts Sally Upshaw of Holland, L E Lowe of Winters, and Hurston Parrott of Smithville. Upshaw kin also visit. Patty McDonald, daughter of J M McDonald, is home for holidays and a University of Texas Austin student. Phil Webb, Baylor University student in Waco, is home for the holidays with L L Webb.
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Mrs. Dewane Elliott
Marvin Dewane
Arlington
Alvin Rush
Baylorniversity
Waco
Mrs
Phil Rush
Cpl. H. L
Jack) Prince of
Portsmouth
Ida M. Larche
Percy Jeffries
Houston
Mrs. Jeffries
F. F E. Upshaw
C. F. Upshaw
Sallie Upshaw
Holland
L. E. Lowe
Winters
J. B. Parrott and Son
Hurston Parrott
Smithville
Miss Upshaw
Lowe
Parrott
Mr. Upshaw
Upshaw
Patty McDonald
J. M. McDonald
University of Texas, Austin
Phil, Webb
Baylor University
L. L. Webb
FHA Meeting Highlights Loan Options In Anson
Farmers Home Administration officials and 7 county supervisors met at the Veteran's Memorial Building in Anson on December 7 to outline FHA loan types, policies and services. Congress man Omar Burleson attended, pledging support for farmers.
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Farmers Home Administration
Jones
Veteran’s Memorial
Anson
George von Roeder
FHA
Wallace M. White
Dallas
White
Omar Burleson
State Farmers Home Administration
L. J. Cappleman
Thomas L. Latimer
Lueders
T. L. Strickland
Moran
Walter L. Afford
Chas. M. Walsh
Stamford
W. C. Foff
Hamlin
Students Return Home for Holidays from Local Colleges
Albert Russell visits from Baylor University in Waco to celebrate Christmas with the Russell family in Albany. Victor Piet, a UT Austin student, returns home to his parents in Albany for the holidays. Upshaw siblings from Dayton University and their parents plan holiday visits in Albany. Novel Smith, attending Daytona University in Waco, comes home for the holidays.
Wednesday Named for Norse Chief God Wo Cen
The article notes that Wednesday derives its name from Wo cen, the chief god in Norse mythology, reflecting linguistic origins in a brief cultural context.
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Wo Cen
Dinner Honors former School Growup of Boys
Mr and Mrs George Campbell hosted a supper Monday night for their son Bill Campbell home from John Tarleton College for Christmas and Gilbert Cobb in the U S Navy at Long Beach California The decorations included a lighted Christmas tree A baked chicken and dressing Christmas menu was served Guests included Durwood Miller Thomas Hineson Johnny Bet Odell Anders Pete Billington and Gill’s nephew The group recalled their school days during the meal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Campbell
Bill Campbell
John Tarleton Casage
Gilbert Cobb
U. S. Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Air Thomas Hineson
Durwood Miller
Johhny Bet Odell Anders
Pete Billington
Gill
Tiemv
How Often Should Indoor Plants Be Watered In Winter
A HD Agent explains that there is no fixed rule for indoor plant watering as it varies by pot size material humidity heat and weather. Overwatering harms roots by oxygen deprivation while underwatering leads to starvation and wilting, with the dryer warmest conditions requiring more frequent watering.
Christmas Visit From McNabbs Brings College News
Mr and Mrs R E McNabb welcome their daughter Allene home for Christmas from John Tarleton College and their son John from Texas Tech Lubbock.
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R. E. McNabb
Allene
John Tarleton College
John
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Rainbows Formed by Refraction and Reflection in Raindrops
The explanation notes that rainbows arise from the refraction and reflection of sunlight within raindrops. It describes how light bends as it enters and exits droplets, producing the spectrum. The phenomenon is tied to the geometry of droplet sizes and viewing angle.
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Avoca
Landon V. Davis
Jones County Veterans Service Officer
Tor
Wamilton
Cook's Machine Shop
Wetherber
Washington
Hristmas
Fidence
Jarratt
Albert Russell
I. A. Russell
Russells
Albany
Victor Piet
Theniversity of Texarc
Austin
Sirs
Buie
den Jo Upshaw
Daytor University
T. A. Upshaw
Novee Smith
Roy Smith
Daytor Uiversity
Ormer School Growup of Boys
Alfred Barone
M Stamford
HD Agent
Lydick
Roofing Company
Lydick-Hooks Proofing CO
Abilene, Texas
Trs
Martin & Martin
Optometrists
West McHarg St
Western Auto Associate
Lynn Johnson
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