Rev O Brien Preaches Sunday At First Baptist
The Rev Chester O Brien formerly of Amarillo was guest preacher at First Baptist Church on Sunday May 28. He was accompanied by his younger son John age 12. His daughter Mary Ann recently turned 20 and will be a Baylor University senior next year. Elder son David earned a Baylor degree this spring. After the service O Brien and David drove to Dill City Oklahoma for the ordination of Mr Whittenburg. Mr and Mrs O Brien had married Whittenburg three days after moving to Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester O’brien
Amarillo
First Baptist Church
John
O’brien
Mary Ann
Wellington
Baylor University
David
Baylor
Dill City
Oklahoma
Mr. Whittenburg
C E Stone Dies in Dallas
C E Stone former Wellington merchant and pioneer dry goods chain owner dies at 84 in Dallas after a 50 year Dallas residence. He led C E Stone Dry Goods with 55 stores across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico and owned C E Stone Children's Fashions. Survived by wife Nell, son Robert Jerry Stone, and two stepdaughters. Funeral at Sparkman Hillcrest conducted by Rev Melvin R Carter. Burial Grove Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Stone
Southwest
Dallas
C.E. Stone Dry Goods
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Farquhar
C.E. Stone Children’s Fashions
Apparel Mart
Garden Valley
Smith County
Tyler Business College
Lakewood Country Club
Sparkman-Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel
Melvin R. Carter
Grove Hill
Nell Stone
Robert Jerry Stone
San Antonio
Pat Calogero
Austin
Jean Travis
Rev Pitts Leaves Estelline for Rochester Pastorate
The Rev E E Pitts resigns as Estelline Baptist Church pastor to lead First Baptist Church Rochester in a larger membership. He will preach his first Rochester sermon Sunday June 4. The Pitts recently visited their daughter in Fairbanks Alaska. Marine iguanas are found only in the Galapagos Islands and weigh about 20 pounds with armored scales. they emit vapor from their nostrils when upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.E. Pitts
Estelline Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Rochester
Quail Baptist Chur
Pitts
Estelline
Galapagos Islands
Creative Writers Picnic at Mrs Ratliff Farm
A close of school party for Mrs Ben Ratliff's creative writing class was held at her farm northwest of town. Students Connie Berd en, Nancy Shumate, Joy Jesse, Alton Belew, Randall Hodges, Brent Wade, Dean Baker, Tim Jones, Keith Davis, Ray Jeffrey, Dickie Johnson attended. they explored the area, collected insects and village darts, then roasted Wein ers and marshmallows around a campfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ratliff
Connie Bearden
Nancy Shumate
Joy Jesse
Alton Belew
Randall Hodges
Brent Wade
Dean Baker
Tim Jones
Keith Davis
Ray Jeffrey
Dickie Johnson
Mrs. Ratlitt
UT Historians Win Major Prizes This Spring
In Austin two University of Texas historians earned notable honors. Dr Nancy N Barker received the 1000 Gilbert Chinard Prize for the most distinguished scholarly work on Franco American relations for The French Legation in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Spl
University of Texas
Nancy N. Barker
Gilbert Chinard
Texas
Texas State Historical Association
Burial Service For N C Maples Conducted Here
Norris C. Maples of Wellington was found dead at his Lubbock home May 18 from natural causes. Graveside rites were held May 24 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Roy Collins officiating. Kelso Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife and 12 children, 23 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. The notice also notes cancer survival statistics from the American Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Norris C. Maples
Avenue W
Lubbock
Mr. Maples
Ethel Cooley
Fairview Cemetery
Roy Collins
Kelso
Private Elmer R Shrubs Completes Ft Polk Course
Army private Elmer R Shrubs 19 son of Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Shrubs 601 Ennis Wellington Texas completed an eight week administrative and personnel management course at Ft Polk Louisiana He trained in military records army filing system typing and office machines Shrubs entered the Army last January and graduated Wellington High School in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft, Polk, LA
AHTNC
Army
Elmer R Shrubs
Roosevelt Shrubs
Ennis Street
Wellington
Texas
Ft. Polk
Pvt. Shrubs
Wellington High School
Hughey Family Visits Houston Area
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hughey and children Greg and Jason vacationed here last week to visit Phil’s father Lee Hughey and sister Anita White. The Hugheys work with Bill Hughey at Diamond Paint Co. Their brother Lee Hughey Jr. is assistant manager of National Advertising for The Houston Post. Phil attends classes at the University of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Hughey
Greg
Jason
Lee Hughey
Anita White
Hughey
Bill Hughey
Diamond Paint Co
Lee Hughey, Jr
The
Houston Post
University of Houston
Philadelphia Health Facilities Count Shows Split
The city lists 40 general hospitals and 30 special hospitals and dispensaries. This reflects a broad network of medical care across Philadelphia with a focus on diverse facility types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Texas Lowers Age For Public Hunts To 12
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission lowers the minimum age for state game management area hunts from 17 to 12. Applicants under 17 must join a party of up to four and follow restricted hunt procedures, with a supervising sponsor responsible for conduct. The note mentions hospital costs of about 70 dollars per bed per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Texas
Strin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. O'Brien
First Baptist
C. E. Stone
Fulton Battise
Alabama Coushatta
Lufkin
Rev. Pitts
Gary Barton
Stacey
Fairbanks
Alaska
Creative Writers
Tony Lama
Western Boots
Town & Country Store
East Side Square
N.C. Maples
Maples
Tascosa Baptist Church
Are
Sons
N.C
American Cancer Society
P. A. Preslar
Optometrist
Ave. B
Tel
Childrea
John Deaver
Legal Department
City of
Memphis
Lowes
Bobby Lew
Jantzen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!