New Methodist Pastor Knoy Assigned to O'Brien Charge
Rev. W. J. Knoy of O'Brien arrives with his family as the new Methodist pastor replacing Rev. Bob Harris who departs for Dallas Seminary. Harris and his wife leave for Dallas this week. Several local residents visited relatives and traveled to nearby towns while others moved into new homes and hosted guests amid church preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Knoy of
O'Brien
New Methodist
Hves
J. Temple Lewis
New Baptist
Methodist Church
Bob Harris
Dallas
W. J. Knoy
Mrs. Harris
Weather and social notes from Avoca and area
The Avoca area received between two and three inches of rain with substantial hail causing some damage. Residents and visitors of Lorenzo and Stamford towns dropped by family homes including the Lindsey Watts Rennels Box Culwell Hanson Fox Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Evans
Orville Evans
Avoca
Bugne Watts
Lorenzo
Buster Lindsey
Watts
G. H. Rennels
B. Box
Don
San Angelo
Messes Bess
Christine Smithy
Stamford
C. W. Culwell
Henry Hanson
New Mexico
Ariwana
Jimmy Fox
Abilene
Dr Tony Selmon Appointed New City Health Officer
Dr Tony Selmon was appointed city health officer by the city council on Tuesday. He replaces Dr Ike Hudson who resigned after ten years in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Selmon
New City
Ike Hudson
New Styling Feature of 1949 Studebaker Trucks on Display
Dodson Motor Co shows the Studebaker '49 ers in its showroom. Clif Dodson praises the styling and engineering advancements including improved mechanical accessibility and driving comfort with notable innovations. Wiring and gauges are accessible from beneath the wood for servicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Dodson Motor Co
Clif Dodson
Dodson
Keeses Return From Bankers Convention in San Antonio
E. G. Keese of the First National Bank and Mrs Keese attended the state bankers convention in San Antonio last week and returned Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Keese
First National Bank
Mrs. Keese
San Anton
State Banker’s Convention
Birth Announcement for James Melvin Whitefield
A son James Melvin Whitefield was born to Mr. and Mrs. E M Whitefield at the Stamford Sanitarium on Wednesday morning. He weighed five pounds five and a half ounces. Mrs Ma x Whitefield his sister Miss Ouida Whitefield and Mrs E M Whitefield's sister Mrs L A Mathis all of Abilene visited with the family Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Melvin Whitefield
E. M. Whitefield
Stamford Sanitarium
Mr. Whitefield
Max Whitefield
Ouida Whitefield
L. A. Mathis
Abilene
Graduation Attended by Stegall Family at Hardin-Simmons
Mr and Mrs J A Stegall Doris Mrs M S Larche and daughter Lena and Carolyn Sitton attended graduation exercises at Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Bill Stegall son of Mr and Mrs Stegall was a member of the graduating class J A Stegall principal of Romar Heights school and Mrs Stegall are going on their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stegall
Doris
M. S. Larche
Lena
Carolyn Sitton
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Bill Stegall
Stegall
Romar Heights
Stewall
John Edward Terry Returns Home During Visit
John Edward Peaches Terry, a Southwestern Medical student in Dallas, came home for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward
Peaches) Terry
Southwestern Medical School
Dallas
J. H. Terry
Democracy Taken For Granted Says Harley Sadler
Harley Sadler told Ex enangites that the average man in America does not value democracy enough and must stay vigilant to preserve the benefits. He contrasted life in the United States with Russia and praised the rewards of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Sadler
Exenangites
Sadler
G.L. Inglish
Stamford
Russia
America
Bennett daughters attend Abilene baccalaureate service
Virginia and Gloria Dennett, daughters of Mr and Mrs Dave Bennett of Abilene, attended the Sunday night baccalaureate service. Virginia graduated from Abilene High School Monday night and plans to enter Harris Memorial School of Nursing. Vander Bennett Corley, her cousin, went to Abilene Monday for her graduation.
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Virginia
Gloria Dennett
Dave Bennett
Abilene
Abilene High School
Harris Memorial School
Nursin
Vander Bennett Corley
Local Visitors From Abilene Stop at Hardin-Simmons
Mr and Mrs George Lee Terry arrive from Abilene and tour Hardin-Simmons University where Terry is enrolled as a student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lee Terry
Abilene
Terry
Hardin-Simmons University
Mrs James Haas Plans Extensive Vacation Trip
Mrs James W Haas and son Toemie plan an eastward summer trip. Mrs Haas resigns from The American to prepare. Family travels include Dallas with her parents and Syracuse with relatives, visiting East Orange and Brunswick, plus Washington visit before returning home.
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Mrs
James Haas
James W. Haas
Toemie
East
Haas
The
American
Neal Gleaton
Nocomas Daniel
Jimmie
Dallas
George Campbell
Warren Burgess
Warren
Syracuse
N. Y
Warren L. Barrett
Rickey
Brunswick
N. J
East Orange
J. Travis
Joe Travis
Lieut. Haas
R. W. Carver
Bea Austin
Washington, D. C
John Hardesty, Jr
Cong
Omar Burleson
Buie Family Attends Stamford Graduation Events
Charles T Buie of Itasca visited with his brother R B Buie for the graduation of nephew Victor Buie from Stamford Tuesday night. Victor's sister Mrs Ted Miles and family came from Abilene for the baccalaureate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Buie
Itasca
R. B. Buie
Victor Buie
Stamford
Victor
Ted Miles
Abilene
Visit to Monzingo Home Highlights Local Guests
Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Allen and daughter Juanita of Carmona hosted Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Allen and family of Dallas at the home of E. B. Monzingo and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Monzingo. Mrs. R. E. Monzig go is a daughter of the Allens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Monzingo
R. E. Monzingo
E. J. Allen
Juanita
Carmona
T. J. Allen
Dallas
Early Jones County Settlers Meet in Anson
Jones county settlers gathered at Memorial Hall Anson on May 26 with attendees from various counties and states. They enjoyed rain, music, readings, and old time singing as Omer Roland presided with Mrs Walter Glasscock and Mrs J A Mayfield leading. The next reunion is set for the last Wednesday in May 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Memorial Hall
Anson
Countis
George H. Baker
Omer Roland
Walter Glasscock
Graduation circuit brings Keen family to Wichita Falls
Mrs. Sterling Keen and daughter Mary Keen joined by Herschel Kelley traveled to Wichita Falls last Friday for the Wichita Falls high school graduation. Rita Joyce Adair, Keen’s niece, was in the graduating class, and she and her mother Mrs. Joe Adair attended the baccalaureate service here where Many Jean is also a graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Keen
Mary Keen
Herschel Kelley
Wichita Falls
Keen
Rita Joyce Adair
Joe Adair
Nho
Many Jean
Peggy Goodloe Visits Ray Carlile Home in Hico
Peggy Goodloe of Hico visited in the Ray Carlile home the first of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Goodloe
Hico
Ray Carlile
Mrs Herring Returns Home From Texas Family Visit
Mrs. Clay Herring returned home Monday after visiting her sister Mrs. Carrie Blackwell in Weatherford another sister Mrs. Pierce in Dallas and her daughter Mrs. John Wood and family in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Herring
Carrie Blackwell
Weatherford
Mrs. Pierce
Dallas
John Wood
Fort Worth
Plumlee Family Visits Fort Worth Kin Last Week
Mr and Mrs Roy Plumlee and their daughter Jocelle spent the past weekend in Fort Worth visiting Mr Plumlees parents. Classified ads are suggested for local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Roy Plumlee
Jocelle
Fort Worth
Mr. Plumlee
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