Smith Family Reunion Draws Large Belton Gathering
A Belton Journal report details a Smith family reunion in Confederate Park Belton Texas with Mrs M F Smith 75 of Jarrell hosting. Direct descendants from across the state camped for a week of events honoring the elderly hostess and celebrating family ties among many named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Belton
James Lee
Dorothy Neel
Winters
Gladys Turner
Joe
Dillard
Charles Ray
Olney
Yonnie Miles
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Jessie Griffin
San Antonio
Billie Griffin
Wilson Burns
Bartlett
Florence Burns
Jewell Burns
G. L. Smith
Myrabelle
G. L. Jr
Athens
W. H. Taylor
Florence
Billie
Jack Neal Taylor
Jas. W. Smith
Wilbur Smith
R. C. Smith
Frances Smith
J. E. Smith
James Smith, Jr
Margie Smith
Powell Wehring
Waco
Jewell Smith
Charlotte Smith
W. J. Dodson
Jarrell
Leo
Waneta Dodson
Jarrail
Alton Smith
Beulah Smith
L. R. Smith
Pauline
Thelma Bridges
Christine Black
M. H. Seymour
Liberty Hill
Laverne McCorley
Freeman heads to New York to buy fall and winter goods
Ben S. Freeman of Freeman's Dry Goods Co. sails for New York on Sunday to purchase fall and winter merchandise. He expects to buy more than ever before and to secure bargains that allow price concessions for his customers.
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Ben S. Freeman
Freeman’s Dry Goods Company
New York
Mr. Freeman
Fishermen Jim Boff Alf Curington Return From Llano Trip
Jim Boff and Alf Curington with their families return from a nine day fishing and hunting trip along the Llano River six miles north of Junction. They report an excellent catch and an enjoyable outing.
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Jim Boff
Alf Curington
Llano River
Junction
Automobile Crash Blots Main Street During Heavy Rain
Two cars collided on Main street in front of Rev H H Stephens home as heavy rain reduced visibility. In the Ford coupe were Mr and Mrs James Alexander and daughter Margaret and Miss Maurine Pumphrey traveling home, while Robert Chadwick drove the other vehicle toward town. No injuries were reported though all were badly shaken.
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Main Street
H. H. Stephens
James Alexander
Margaret
Maurine Pumphrey
Robert Chadwick
Alexander
Chadwick
Mrs. Gregory Leaves Market For Latest Women’s Wear
Mrs. C. W. Gregory owner of the sole exclusive ladies shop departed Monday for Dallas and other eastern markets to study new styles and purchase a line of ladies ready-to-wear and millinery for fall and winter. Her discerning buying aims to please the public with dresses coats and hats noted for dependable style and quality.
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C. W. Gregory
Dallas
Ballinger Boosters Campaigning Through Mud to Winters
Ballinger boosters with more than a hundred residents traveled fifty carloads from Wingate to Winters in a rain soaked parade to promote an October Ballinger event. The group battled mud and standing water, received a warm welcome from the Winters Chamber of Commerce, and were saluted for their resilient rally despite delays and heavy rain.
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Ballinger
Runnels County Fairy
Wingate
Winters
Farrow
Winters Chamber of Commerce
Creager
Motley
Ballinger Chamber of Commerce
Hartzog Family Visits Whitesboro During Extended Stay
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hartzog and daughters Bernice Lucile and Evelyn left last week to visit their daughter Mrs W. E. Simmons in Whitesboro. Mr Hartzog returned home Monday while the family remains for a longer stay.
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W. F. Hartzog
Bernice
Lucile
Evelyn
W. E. Simmons
Whitesboro
Hartzog
Mrs Buford Owens Recovers From Weeklong Illness
Mrs Buford Owens has recovered from a weeklong illness and is reported to be up again.
Edward Spill Visits San Angelo Relative Circle
Edward Spill of the San Angelo Express is in the city as a guest of his grandmother along with other relatives and friends.
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Edward Spill
The
San Angelo Express
Strayed Dogs Sought Near Wingate Texas
A tiny male dog pair described as one black and one red, about 12 to 14 years old, are missing near Wingate Texas. Contact A. S. Harkens if seen.
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A. S. Harkens
Wingate
Texas
Mrs Holcomb to Baylor College graduation in Belton
Mrs Paul Holcomb and her daughter travel to Belton on Tuesday for Baylor College graduation exercises. Her sister Miss Margaret Couch is in the graduating class.
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Paul Holcomb
Belton
Grasshoppers Ravage City Monday Night Reported Invasion
Hordes of grasshoppers invaded the city last Monday evening about 9 30 arriving in a dense cloud and showering streets with hoppers. Some were burned in piles as farmers assessed the damage and noted most insects would not harm cotton. Local cotton seed breeder W S Galloway said the hoppers were not of the cotton eating variety and damage appeared limited.
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Galloway
Richards Family Reunion at Oak Creek Schoolhouse
One of Runnels County’s oldest families the Rich ards held a reunion on August 6 at the Oak Creek bridge and school house. Fourteen dependents from Fort Chadbourne Bronte Wingate Blackwell and Carlsbad New Mexico attended.
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Runnels County
Oak Creek Bridge
Bill
Ned
Rube Richards
Fort Chadbourne
Bronte
Wingate, Blackwell
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Geo T Rosson the Lucky One
Winters residents celebrate progress as Geo. T. Rosson installs the town’s hundredth electric range at his home and Frank Fisher unveils an 18 by 18 electric griddle to produce twelve hamburgers quickly. The piece praises Winters as a progressive, electricity embracing community.
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Winters
Geo. T. Rosson
Rosson
Frank Fisher
Ballinger Man and Talpa Woman Visit Baker Family
Mr Hoyt Smith of Ballinger and Miss Ella Jameson of Talpa were pleasant visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Baker last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Smith
Ballinger
Ella Jameson
Talpa
Johnnie Baker
Miss Lela Griffis and Lloyd Branham Visit Fort Worth
Miss Lela Griffis and little Lloyd Gladney Branham of Fort Worth are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Griffis.
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Lela Griffis
Little Lloyd Gladney Branham
Fort Worth
Mrs
J. A. Griffis
Clements Family Returns From Colorado Vacation
E Clements and family with Miss Bonnie Davidson returned last Saturday from a month long vacation in Colorado reporting a most pleasant stay.
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E. Clements
Bonnie Davidson
Colorado
Moving Pictures of Winters 10 Planned Soon
West Texas Utilities undertakes a two reel industrial film showing West Texas towns including Winters. S. S. Motion Picture Company director and cameraman are shooting street scenes this week. The project aims to publicize Winters in northern states and West Texas.
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West Texas
West
Texas
National Vi Subject Talk At Church Of Christ
Ri F. Duckworth and R O Connor of Dallas discuss national unity subject “World Peace” at the Church of Christ in the new tabernacle near the high school Saturday night. All are invited to attend.
J. E. Cleveland Opens New Business Home on South Main
J. E. Cleveland is now domiciled in his new business home on South Main street opposite the Nance Brown Motor Co. Hugh Cleveland will join him, and they plan a big business venture this fall.
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J. E. Cleveland
South Main Street
Nance- Brown Motor Co
Hugh Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Owens Real Estate Office Opens in Winters
W. W. Rainwater and A. H. Beeler establish a land office in Winters over Owens Drug Store to deal in territory lands and properties in other parts of the state.
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W. W. Rainwater
A. H. Beeler
Winters
Owens Drug Store
Mary Essie Neely to wed J Gilmer Capps at First Methodist Winters
Invitation received from Mr and Mrs Walter Neely for the marriage of their daughter Mary Essie to J Gilmer Capps on Sunday morning August 16 1925 at seven thirty at the First Methodist Church South Winters Texas. At home after September 1 Tipton Oklahoma.
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Walter Neely
Mary Essie
J. Gilmer Capps
First Methodist Church
South
Winters
Texas
Tipton
Oklahoma
Mrs Pitcock and Laura Coupland Visit Luders Relatives
Mrs J D Pitcock and her children along with Mrs Laura Coupland are visiting relatives and friends at Luders. The trip highlights family time and local social ties.
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J. D. Pitcock
Laura Coupland
Luders
Drasco Citizen Frank P. Scott Dies at 60
Frank P. Scott died at his Drasco home on Thursday August 6 at age sixty after a sudden apoplexy. Services were by Rev H H Stephens with burial in Winter Cemetery. Survived by his wife and five children David Earnest Gertrude Ina and Mrs B G Rice of Corsicana. Enterprise extends sympathy.
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Frank P. Scott
Drasco
Scott
Winterg
Spill Brothers
David
Earnest
Gertrude
Ina
B. G. Rice
Corsizenna
Farrow Family Joins Local Chamber as Secretary Moves In
Mrs J E Farrow and daughter arrived to join Mr Farrow our new Chamber of Commerce Secretary and make this place their future home. Rev H Hi Stephens is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs C B Merrett of San Angelo visited their mother Mrs W E Duncan. W M Cole of Marion Louisiana arrived Thursday for a visit with Mr J L Pumphrey. Mr and Mrs H W Lynn depart for a few weeks visiting Colorado. Mr and Mrs W J Solar of Blan Oklahoma visit mother Mrs C N Curry.
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J. E. Farrow
Mr. Farrow
Chamber of Commerce
Rev. H. Hi. Stephens
W. M. Cole
Marion
Louisiana
J. L. Pumphrey
H. W. Lynn
Colorado
Winters native guest list at Lubbock homes
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Holshouser and family of Lubbock visit the homes of Messrs Sid and Walter Neely. Mr. Holshouser is the brother of the two Mrs. Neelys and a former citizen of Winters.
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S. E. Holshouser
Lubbock
Sid
Walter Neely
Mr. Holshouser
Mrs Paxton and Mrs Allred Visit Abilene for Sister’s Illness
Mrs. Frank Paxton and Mrs. J L Allred traveled to Abilene last Tuesday to be with Miss Anna Allred who suffered a severe appendicitis attack while visiting the city.
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Frank Paxton
J. L. Allred
Abilene
Anna Allred
Moon and Stars Watermelon Grows Near Town
A. M. Hoots nine miles north of town showed a watermelon labeled moon and stars. It features a perfect moon on one side and several stars. The seed was sent by a Idaho-based brother-in-law, drawing local curiosity.
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A. M. Hoots
Fear Bound at Queen Theatre Promises Thrills and Romance
Vitagraph's Fear Bound stars Will Nigh as a timid brother who transforms into a bold avenger after his sister Marjorie Dan believes in him. The plot blends suspense with comedy and romance as Nigh, Niles Welch, Louise Mackintosh and Ed Roseman headline the cast for August 19 and 20.
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Jim
Vitagraph
Queen Theatre
Will Nigh
Marjorie Dan
Marjorie
Little Sister
Bng
Miss Daw
Mr. Nigh
Niles Welch
Louise Mackintosh
Ed Roseman
Gardner Bros. Head North For Fall and Winter Goods
W. E. Gardner of Gardner Bros and Mrs Gardner left for northern markets Sunday to purchase fall and winter merchandise for the firm.
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W. E. Gardner
Gardner Bros
Mrs. Gardner
Mrs Briggs Visits Dallas After Brother Kornegay Visit
Mrs. E. T. Briggs returns to her Dallas home following a pleasant stay at her brother C. Kornegay's residence.
Roy Powell Visits Father in Santa Anna
Mr. Roy Powell spent a few days the past week with his father in Santa Anna.
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Roy Powell
Santa Anna
Lovel Richard Family Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Lovel Richard and son from Santa Anna spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Powell, sharing time and hospitality.
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Lovel Richard and Son
Santa Anna
Roy Powell
Local Golf Club Plans Member Tournament Next Week
Local golfers start a members only tournament next Monday with three flights and prizes for each. Members placed in flights must submit names to Dr. R. C. Maddox by Monday noon. Matches will be drawn. already paired players should contact opponents to arrange dates.
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RC. Maddox
Maddox
J. W. Schindler In Wholesale Markets
J. W. Schindler, proprietor of Schindler's Variety Store, travels to Dallas with Mrs. Schindler to buy new goods for the shop. He highlights interior improvements, spacious decor, and plans to stock a large Christmas assortment making his store a holiday hub for shoppers.
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J. W. Schindler
Schindler
Killeen Men Set to Open Business in Winters
Harold Norman and Wil Sutton return from Winters to finalize plans for Norman's new venture in that city. They secured a suitable house with a long term lease and will move next month with Mrs. Norman. Locals praise Norman's past success in grain and drug businesses and anticipate their positive impact in Winters.
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Harold Norman
Wil Sutton
Mr. Normans
Harold
Mrs. Norman
Norman
Charlie Ellison
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Ben Freeman
Ballinger Boosters
California
Geo. T. Rosson the Lucky One
Drasco Citizen
Bill The'barber
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