Rain and high water hit CENTER POINT area
The community reported heavy rain with little hail and high water that washed bridges and roads. A lightning strike killed a mule and knocked another down while Mrs. Ray Greenway escaped injury. Several locals visited relatives and attended a wedding at the Negro church as floods kept many from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Ray Greenway
Joe Davis
Andrew Straus
Lois Bland
Mauldin
Rule
Lela
Sallie
Ruby Morgan
Robert Morgan
Stamford
Weather Improves After Heavy Rain in Plainview
Ten inches of rain fell in the past week as Plainview notes a shift to pleasant weather. Social updates include visits among the Bland, Hanson, Moody, Overstreet, Hansen, Chapman, Haney and Lytle families and a rain-affected all-day singing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bland
Sayles
A. W. Hanson
M. W. Bland
Ruby Hanson
Wretha
Faye Moody
Herman Overstreet
Baby
Bunker Hill
Rubie
Lottie Hansen
J. H. Chapman
Evilin Lytle
Vandra Coleman
the Plains
W. T. Haney
Madie
Robert
Protracted Meeting Planned At Avoca Methodist Church
Heavy rains last week damaged crops along California Creek while a protracted meeting is set to begin at the Avoca Methodist church on Friday night. Local residents report frequent social visits among families including Sampsons Welch Culwell Caton Williams Hammer Robinson and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Creek
Methodist Church
C. D. Sampson
Dee Smith
Ina Dean Welch
Stamford
Oneita Culwell
Maynor Caton
Juanita Williams
J. W. Mauldin
Tom Hammer
Rudolph Smith
Donald Robinson
Swans Chapel
Henry Bishop
Leo
Catherine
Sylvester
Coy Turner
Young County
Annie Campbell
Cornelia Turley
Murrill White
Maxine Williams
J. D. Fielder and Son
Loyd
Ruth Bandy
Bethel
O. B. Turner
Frances Humphrey
Margie Grimes
Rain Brings Relief Across Community Roads
A pleasant rainfall spread through the area with many glad for the water. California Creek rose high on the Stamford Anson highway, forcing cars to be pulled across to avoid flooding motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Creek
Stamford-Anson
Weather and wind damage hit WEST NEW HOPE AREA
Hail and rain hurt crops while California Creek overflowed. Grasshoppers threaten a raid. Mrs. Perdue injured when a chicken house in the wind storm toppled. she is in the sanitarium. Local residents share weekend visits and family gatherings around Stamford, Avoca, and Pleasant Valley communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Creek
Elmer Lee
Pleasant Valley
Robert Thane
Gust
Stamford
J. W. Morse
Weldon
Emory
Helen
W. H. Baldowski
Avoca
New Hope Community News Highlights Local Visits
Rain last Thursday slowed farming work and muddy roads hindered Sunday church attendance. A large crowd attended B Y P U Sunday night and readers are invited to future sessions and singing. Mrs John Snyder and children of Carlsbad visit S H Parson family this week. Essie Mae Sorrell recovering well after sanitarium stay. Local residents and visitors include Parson, Sorrell, and Miles families with various drops by Sorrell homes and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Jones
Claude Bennett
R. P. Bennett
FE. M. Davis
Stamford
Essie Mae Sorrell
New Hope
J. J. Wadkins
Bruno Meil
Ambrose Brown
Alvin Ludecke
Eddie Hornsby
John Snyder
Carlsbad
S. H. Parson
C. W. Sorrell
Walter Skiles
Mra
Frank Stevenson
Elzie Ellis
Jess Mickler
Evelyn
Bernice Bushell
Ora
Lora Sorrell
J. D. Key
D. L. Ashley
Nugent News Highlights and Local Happenings
A light rain and hail caused no damage though crops near Wilson were reported harmed. Leo Guthrie, injured last Sunday in a truck incident, is recovering and walking. Mr and Mrs Frank Myatt announce the birth of a son on June 13. George Hoover and family visited his mother in Nugent. Ardellio Story of Abilene visited friends here. Prayer meetings continue at the Methodist Church each Wednesday. Charlie Myatt of Deadman visited Nugent, and the Methodist preacher moved to the parsonage recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Leo Guthrie
Guthrie
Abilene
Frank Myatt
George Hoover
Hoover
Nugent
Ardellio Story
Charlie Myatt
Deadman
Death of Uncle Dan Deasley Is Reported
We are sorry to report the death of Uncle Dan Deasley who passed away June 18 and was buried in Abilene after funeral services at his home. He is survived by many friends and relatives including Mrs. Brook and children Roy and Miss Viola of Stamford and Miss Iva Robertson who visited Mrs. Brooks sister Mrs. Groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Deasley
Abilene
Brook
Roy
Viola
Stamford
Iva Robertson
Brooks
Groom
Keese
Peters Chapel
Strong
Lula Burt Myatt
Mr. Wilmer
Hail and wind damage touch Rockdale area
The Rockdale community reports heavy rain delays and hail wind damage. Sufferers include Sam Jenkins John Ivy Fatis Howe Edd Ivy Howell Fox Nugent Gillespie and Tull Newcomb. The Baptist church moved slightly and pastor absence is noted. A family reunion at Grandfather Ferrell’s home drew many relatives and visitors. Garland Bullock’s death shocked the area. Community singing plans with Professor John Pope begin mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jenkins
John Ivy
Fatis Howe
Edd Ivy
Howell Fox
Nugent Gillespie
Tull Newcomb
Rockdale
Lindsay Chapel
Bro. Harrison
Rockdale Baptist Church
John Pope
Little Garland Bullock
Grandfather Ferrell
Taylor
Nugent
Shannon
Lueders
Visit Recipients and Household News
The report notes a visit to Pat Bullock and wife on Sunday afternoon. Mrs A P Crawford visited Monday. A doctor was summoned to John Ivy's home for his young son John M. Mrs Dick Gillespie and her children spent the previous weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Tucker, returning Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bullock
A. PL Crawford
John Ivy
John M
Dick Gillespie
Mra. Tucker
Visitor from Bunker Hill Pleases Brazeltor Lumber
P McIntyre of the Bunker Hill community was a pleasant visitor Saturday at Brazeltor Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazeltor Lumber Company
P. McIntyre
Bunker Hill
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Center
Miss Lela Morgan
W. H. Bennett and Son
Busi
Plainview
Miss Ruby Hanson
R. A. Moon
West New Hope
Miss Minnie Lee Morse
Lorene Sorrel
Mildred Ferrell
Tosea
Goggan Sign Service
Eworldy Wits
Stamford Auto Laundry
H. Christian
Wetherbee
West McHarg
Picture Framing Shop
Swenson Avenue
J. A. Hilscher
Ray Rector
Kodak
Stamford, Texas
City Barber Shop
Boston
Naughn's Bakery
E. J. Callaway
Mgr
Daniel Motor Company
Brazelton Lumber Company
Old
Walker Smith Store
Hamilton & Webb Sts
Metzger
Dallas
W.R. Moore Grocery
Peter the Great
Joyland
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