Avoca Club Event Brings Local Figures Together
A Avoca Demonstration Club gathered Sunday afternoon with Williams present. Attendees included Henry Hanson J W Grimes Bert Jennings Sid Eck Gillespie J A West Clark and Mrs R H Tidwell. Updated activities mentioned air conditioning repairs Garrett’s return and a Wichita trip by Mrs Whitworth and relatives. A community gathering included the Baptist W M A social hosted by Mrs Henry Hanson with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Williams
Ames
Henry Hanson
Fess
J. W. Grimes
W. Er
Bert Jennings
Sid
Eck Gillespie
J. A. West Clark
J. C
Old Glory community notes reflect rain praise and temperate harvests
Supt. Appleton attends a conference in Abilene while Mrs. Appleton visits her mother in Hamlin. Garden crops look promising as rain favors crops. wheat yields disappointed due to spring dryness, averaging 3 to 10 bushels per acre. A flurry of local visits occurs, including teachers, neighbors, and relatives across Sagerton, Clairemont, Lamesa, and Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
A.C.C
Abilene Fuiay
Timothy
Jenny Lou
Hamlin
Carlile
Abilene
Ruth King
Comanche
W. W. Trice
Gertie
Hazel
Alene
Annie Trice
Miss King
Clairemont
Aaron House
Griffin
M. L. Tipton
Jay Pumphrey
J. B. Pumphrey
As M College
Rex Flowers
New Mexico
W. H. Flowers
Raborn
Rule
Old Glory
Sagerton
Rochester
Cowboys Reunion Rodeo Names Four Judges
George Humphreys foreman of the 6666 ranch near Guthrie and Frank Rhoades of Throckmorton join B Willingham of Rotan and Foy Proctor of Midland as the four judges for the eleventh annual Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo. Humphreys has long served as a judge and will preside alongside the returning officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Humphreys
Guthrie
Frank Rhoades
Throckmorton
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association
B. Willingham
Rotan
Foy Proctor
Midland
Couples Club Meets at Smiths and Club News
The Couples Bridge Club met Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith Jr. Club dates shift to Thursday nights with gatherings at Grandmother Klump’s home. A. J. Barbee and wife welcomed a seven pound son named A. J. Jr. who has three sisters. Local residents and guests sent reports from Fort Worth Stamford and Aspermont.
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Klump
A. J. Barbee
Vivian
Dempsey
Mae Belle
Clyde Grice
Fort Worth
G. W. Fuqua
Stamford
Jewel Usry
Ackerlyn
Friendly Hour Bridge Club Entertained
Flowers decorated Mrs. S. J. Hodge home for a Friendly Hour Bridge Club afternoon with a red white and blue patriotic theme. Mrs. D. L. Betts won high score and Mrs. A. H. Ladd was second. Angel food squares and ice cream were served to Mesdames Betts Ladd Million White Braun Ricks Summers and O'Steen.
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Friendly Hour Bridge Club
S. J. Hodge
D. L. Betts
A. H. Ladd
Angel
Mesdames Betts
Ladd
L. E. Million
Lee
Miss Umbria Johnson Honored at Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. George Zachary hosted a Friday morning bridge party followed by a three course luncheon in honor of Miss Umbria Johnson. The event marked a refined social outing with guests enjoying games and convivial chatter.
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Umbria Johnson
George Zachary
Miss Umbria Johnson
Nashville social note honors L F Metz guest list
A Nashville Tenn hosted visit by Dr and Mrs L F Metz with a summer themed luncheon. Flower designs and daisies decorated the tables while Mrs H G Andrews won high score in bridge and guests included Miss Johnson Miss Sarah Upshaw and Mrs John McGaughey of Lawrenceville among many others.
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Nashville, Tenn
L. F. Metz
H. G. Andrews
Miss Johnson
Sarah Upshaw
John McGaughey
Lawrenceville
Il. Mines
London Bridge Club Entertained Last Week
Mr and Mrs C M Francis hosted a reception for members of the London Bridge Club last week with tea and light refreshments. The event highlighted club social ties and community engagement.
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London Bridge Club
C. M. Francis
London Bridge Club Hosts Night of Bridge and Flowers
The London Bridge Club held a Friday bridge night with roses and Shasta daisies decorating the rooms. Dr. and Mrs. Almus Blackwell won the couple’s high score prize as guests played with several pairs including Miss Umbria Johnson of Nashville and Mrs. John McGaughey of Lawrenceville Illinois.
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London Bridge Club
Almus Blackwell
Umbria Johnson
Nashville
Blackwell
L. F. Metz
Card of Thanks for Geo W Rivers Family
In appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during the long illness of our wife and mother, we wish to thank each of you, Geo. W. Rivers and family. Subscribe to The American.
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Geo. W. Rivers
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AVOCA
R. H. Tidwell
Munday
Mowles
Garrett
Ie Whitworth
Wichita
Turner
Jack Workman
Glenn’ Rennels
Marion Humphrey Ren
Maggie Sue
Joseph Patricia
Hum
J. C. Willd
Tidr
R. I. Gilpin
Gilpin
Vernon
Swan Chayr
Lester Knoway
W. R. Cockrell
Grogan
Carlton
Newcomer
Pence
A. D. Salae Fi
Williams
Jake Salmon
Virgil Pener
Ell
L. F. Goad
Joe Curry
Weldon
Brown and Children
Sue, Josie Mae
Wayne
Oran Brigham
Tuxedo
Lynn Flowers
Oscar Gibson
William Dugger
Lamesa
Nix Sheid
Lagerton
Cowboy Rodeo
J. C. Shamburger
Travis Bouchett
Shamburger
Oliver Smith
John Oates, Jr
Roy Cochran
Ralph Blanton
Howdy
Hyar
Pard
Shore
East Side Square
Stamford, Texas
KOTEX
Ime Dov
Rey
Pat
Mies Rayon
Hassen Dry Goods Company
Hassen
Mestic, Yard
Ladies’ Good Rayon
Shantung
Phoenix
Laundry Service
Cliff Wallace
South Ferguson St
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