Tacky party hosts share a rainy evening of games and cake
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Smith hosted a tacky party last Tuesday night with guests including the Roberts and Tunnell families. Prizes were given for tackiness. Thanksgiving dinners were shared at multiple homes in the Dale and Ballinger areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Smith
H. M. Roberts
Smith
Wayne Roberts
Ray Tunnell
Alton Steele
T. H. Worthington
W. T. Phipps
J. R. Wood
Bernice
Evelyn Wood
Leslie Wood
Raymond Kurtz
Albert Kurtz
John Mizenmeyer
Frank Dicke
Robert Briley
Dale
Earl Chapmond
Frank Kreof
Ballinger
Joe Crockett
Carrie Chapmond
Otis Davis
Roberts
W. A. Speer
Tony Queen
Danford
Eldorado
McAlpine
Colorado
Community Notes from Corpus Christi and Dallas Visits
E A Nichols returns to Corpus Christi after a two week visit with son Sol Nichols. A G Koenig attends Centennial in Austin visits capitol and UT plans state university entry next summer. Families from Abilene Killeen Denison Dallas Marfa and Sol Nichols host and visit. P T A meets Friday night Dec 4 to encourage school support. Edna and Ed Haufman Dal-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Nichols
Corpus Christi
Sol Nichols
A. G. Koenig
Austin
State Capitol
University of Texas
State University
Jasper Drake
Taff
Abilene
C. M. Gooch
Tommy Jo
Killeen
H. C. Womack
Cleo
Zula Mae
Dorothy Helen
Texas
Dallas
Denison
H. M. Stawnson
Guns
W. B. Wilson
Thompson
Marfa
Local students and visitors noted around area towns
The column lists numerous visits and trips by students and residents. Miss Anna Belle Hash attends a B T U convention in Abilene with sister Louise Hash of Corsicana. Several others like Opal Hyder, Alice Rampy, Mary Kate Stricklin and Stella Smith are mentioned visiting relatives or studying in San Angelo Corsicana Hale Center Lamesa Coleman Ovalo and Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Sarna
Anna Belle Hash
Abilene
Louise Hash
Corsicana
Lamesa
Velma
Juanita Broadstreet
San Angelo
J. A. Broadstreet
Harol Boozer
Ovale
F. E. Berryman, Jr
F. E. Berryman
Rosa Lee
F. E. Jr
Norris Anderson
J. M. Adams
T. J
Lloyd Wilkerson
Winters
M. Simons
Burkett
W. E. Puckett
Stella Smith
Fred Hardway
Coleman
Ovalo
Drasco Church Services and Holiday Visits Report
Drasco notes Sunday morning services led by Brother Taylor at the Baptist church. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Patterson who stayed with J. R. Woodfin after attending Abi lene convention daily. Abilene guests Mrs. Doris and Mr. Chester Doris visited her parents in Drasco. The West family from Lubbock vacationed in Drasco over the weekend. Omega Dobbins of McMurry spent Thanksgiving at home. Don Scott of Oklahoma City and Mrs E Story with Doris joined Thanksgiving at G. W. Scott Sr.’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Taylor
Baptist Church
Patterson
J. R. Woodfin
Abilene
Chester Doris
Able Foster
Z. West
Jesse West
Lubbock
Drasco
Omega Dobbins
McMurry
Don Scott
Oklahoma City
E. Story
Doris
Sweetwater
G. W. Scott
Thanksgiving News and Local Social Gatherings
Families and friends gathered during the holiday with visits, meals, and a convention trip. Mrs. Vinson led a Baptist prayer service for 15 ladies and 8 children at the church. The Downings held a reunion and dinner, while others attended events in Abilene and San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan’. Herring
Iadshew
Carlton
Dobins
J. C. Belew
Chester Scott
G. W ,Jr
E. D. Belew
G. W
Zora
Audra L. Mitchell
Owen Ingram
S. D. Vinson
Edgar
Floyd
Abilene
Maud Riddle
Mr. Colburn
Earl Dorsett
Lawrence Kelly
Ira Mitchell
Woodfins
Student Miss Bledsoe Visits Abilene Community
Miss Marjorie Bledsoe of Abilene Christian College spent the holidays visiting relatives and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Bledsoe
Abilene Christian College
Relatives Visit Bedside of Ill W. D. Virden
Relatives from Winters Bal linger Corpus Christi Robstown and San Angelo gather or have gathered at the bedside of W. D. Virden who is seriously ill. Attending kin include J E Virden A D Smith W D Virden Jr R P Virden Herman Bullock Z G Kemp and Jack Sexton. Mrs Frank Phelps sister of Mrs E J Lambert visited during Thanksgiving holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Virden
J. E. Virden
A. D. Smith
W. D. Virden, Jr
Winters
R. P. Virden
Ballinger
Ray Virden
Corpus Christi
Wyman Virden
Robstown
J. H. Bullock
Herman Bullock
Frank Phelps
Ennis
E. J. Lambert
Lambert
Football Delegation Attends T C U S M U Game in Dallas
Messrs. Joe Mapes J S Bourn and coaches Bob Fulkerson and Amon Johnson were present at the T C U S M U football contest in Dallas last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mapes
J. S. Bourn
Bob Fulkerson
Amon Johnson
Dallas
Thanksgiving Day Guests Visit R. A. Bishop Home
Miss Loyle and Kornegay attended a football game in Abilene on Thanksgiving Day. Guests at the R. A. Bishop home included Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bishop, Roy Davis and family, Bryant Bishop and family, T. J. Mustain, Mrs. W. H. Jennings, Rev. M. C. Bishop and family, Mrs. Harm Phillips and children from San Angelo. Ed Fischel, a Draughon’s Business College student in Abilene, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fischel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Loyle
Kornegay
Abilene
Emmett Bishop
Roy. Davis
Bryant Bishop
T. J. Mustain
W.H. Jennings
M. c. Bishop
Harm Phillips
San Angelo
R. A. Bishop
Ed. Fischel
Draughon’s’ Business College of
W. F. Fischel
Thanksgiving Guests Attend Ballinger Winters Game
Mr and Mrs E F Edwards of Tohoka visited Thanksgiving and attended the Ballinger Winters game at the home of Mrs E F Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Edwards
Tohoka
Archibald Strother Ill at Parents Home This Week
Archie Strother a Divide school teacher is confined at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A O Strother this week due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Strother
Divide
Mrs
A. O. Strother
Thanksgiving guests at the Cooke home
Mr and Mrs J R Cooke welcomed guests for the holiday including John L Cooke and son John Robert from Refugio Miss Beth Williams from Abilene and Mrs L O Steele from Hamlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cooke
John L. Cooke and Son
John Robert
Refugio
Beth Williams
Abilene
L. O. Steele
Hamlin
J R Dry Manages Irrigated Fruit Farm Near Carrizo Springs
J R Dry spent Thanksgiving in Carrizo Springs where he oversees an irrigated fruit farm he owns near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dry
Carrizo Springs
Wayne Stark and Mrs. P J Stark Spend Holidays at A M College
Wayne Stark a student at A M College spent the holidays with his family member Mrs P J Stark. They are connected with the college community and observed the holiday period together.
Directors Election Meeting Notice at Winters Lyric
A notice dated December 16 at 2330 hours calls Winters Texas residents to a meeting at the Lyric Theatre to elect permanent directors and transact other business. Secretary J W Stehle urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric
Winters
Texas
Purp
J. W. Stehle
Masonic Grand Lodge Sessions Attract Texas Attendees
B. F. Huntsman W. H. Clift and T. C. Polk of Wingate attend the Texas Mason ic Grand Lodge sessions in Waco this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Huntsman
W H. Clift
T. C. Polk
Wingate
Waco
Masonic Grand Lodge ‘of
Texas
Thanksgiving guests lingered over weekend at Lloyd and Wilson homes
Thanksgiving visitors remained over the weekend at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Jac. B. Wilson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson of Corpus Christi, Mrs. J. B. Yantis and son Lynn of Victoria, and Mrs. J. B. Smith with children Patti and Berkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lloyd
Jac. B. Wilson
Fred Wilson
Corpus Christi
J. B. Yantis
Lynn
Victoria
J. B. Smith
Patti
Berkley
Mandy Lee Smith Spends Holidays at Parents’ Home
Miss Mandy Lee Smith, student of Baylord University, spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Lee Smith
Baylord University
Mrs. L. T. Smith
Mrs Houston Self Returns From Visit To Pentecost Home
Mrs. Houston Self returned to her Rising Star home Sunday after a several day visit with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J B Pentecost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Self
Rising Star
Mrs. J. B. Pentecost
Hunt Student Spends Thanksgiving at Parents’ Home
Fred Hunt, a Texas University student, spent the Thanksgiving holidays visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hunt
Texas University
Mrs
S. E. Hunt
Roberts Couple Visit Here From San Antonio
Mr and Mrs A F Roberts of San Antonio are spending a few days in the area to look after business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. F. Roberts
San Antonio
Willis Thomas Family Visited Emmett Bishop Home
Mr and Mrs Willis Thomas and family visited in the Emmett Bishop home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Thomas
Emmett Bishop
Weir Surprise Ends Visit After Eight Years
A distant family reunion ends as the Weir family arrives unexpectedly after eight years apart. The afternoon passes in pleasant reminiscences before the parting hour arrives, leaving three relatives with a bittersweet goodbye.
Student Mae Dean Collins Visits Parents This Weekend
Miss Mae Dean Collins a student at John Tarleton College spent the past weekend visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs R D Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Dean’ Collins
John Tarleton College
R. ‘D. Collins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cochran
Wilmeth
W. D. Rea
Ballinger Central Hotel
Mr. Banks Lewis
Agnes
Wayne Stark
A&m College
P. J. Stark
LAMBS
West Texas Cottonon Co
W. E. Coley
Ona Re
Ees
Gandy
Prt
Wika Sa
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!