West Texas Baptists mourn lifelong Crews member
longtime Crews Baptist Church member died at his West Texas home after sixty years of service. born 1851 in Texas, he married in 1882 and moved to Austin then West Texas, leaving a legacy on his farm and in the church. Survived by wife, numerous children including Chas W Schwartz Jr, Fannie Stephens, Minnie Rosford, Ruby Thomson, and many grandchildren. pallbearers named Bond and granddaughters served as flower girls.
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Ehwartz
Tof
Bat
Cochani
Brownwood
Asta
New Arles William
Rmany
United States
Texas
Austin
Shey
Tor the Baptist
Crews Baptist
Chas
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Death Claims C E Woodrow At Winters Home
C E Woodrow, 69, a pioneer of Runnels County and longtime Winters resident, died at home Saturday after pneumonia and complications. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm from the residence with Rev. Willis Gerhart and Rev. W S Joiner officiating. Interment was in Main Street Cemetery beside his first wife, who died in 1981. Woodrow, born September 22, 1867 in Springfield Missouri, came to Texas as a boy, settled in Old Content east of Winters, farmed, operated a general store, and built the first steam laundry in Winters. He married Georgia Javerne Hood, a Runnels County native, in 1900.
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C. E. Woodrow
Runnels
Eterndon
Willis PB. Gerhart
Heavenly Rést- Episcopal ‘Church
Abilene
SW. Joiner
Presbyterian
Content
Winters
Georgia Javerne Hood
Sessions Seeks Re election as Representative 92nd District
Horace B. Sessions in The Enterprise outlines his bid for re election as Representative of the 92nd District comprising Concho Coke and Runnels counties. He cites public service record and pledges focus on taxes education roads resources and reform while condemning legislative delay and lobby influence.
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Horace B. Sessions
Enterprise
Concho
Coke
Runnels
Winters
92Nd
Texas
Adth
Pound
County Teachers Meet Saturday Morning in Ballinger
Runnels County Teachers Association will convene Saturday in Ballinger with sectional meetings at 9 30 a m. All local teachers expected to attend. J M McCrosky chairs high school section, Jack McKay intermediate, Miss Eunice Lilly primary. Meetings at Ballinger High School. general session at 10 30 a m. Nell Parmley discusses State Music program. S G Boynton on Texas Centennial. Rev Joe Tyson to give principal address. 11 30 a m business session and committee reports conclude.
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Runnels County Teachers Association
Ballinger
E. D. Stringer
J. M. McCrosky
Jack McKay
Misa
Nell Parm
Ley
Rural Aid
S. G. Boynton
Joe’ Tyson
Community Development Banquet Aimed At Local Guests
Directors decide to hold a banquet on Friday January 24 at 7 30 pm in the Methodist church basement. Tickets cost 50 cents per plate. A program by the committee includes a speaker and local talent with ladies invited to attend.
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Board of’ ‘Community Development
Methodist Church
Messrs
Jnc. Q, McAdams
I. N. Wilkinson
Roy Mack
W. F. Flynt
Young People of County Council Meeting at N E Church
Eighty three members of Runnels County Young People's Union gathered at the Methodist church Tuesday evening with local hosts. Balinger church youth presented the program on Friendship and Brotherly Love. Recreation was directed and refreshments served by the local group. Next gathering set for Wingate on February 11.
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Runnels County
Young People’s Union
Methodist Church
Ballinger
Wingate
Victory Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap
The Victory Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday January 7 with Mrs Grover Davis. President Mrs Gardner presided and eight members answered roll call. A report on the proposed club will be considered and the next meeting is planned for January 22 with Mrs not available.
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Grover Davis
Gardner
Nary
Court Delays 4 Percent Beer Election in Runnels County
Commissioners court failed to order a beer election after petitions lacked valid signatures. Petitions from Miles and Rowena Ballinger were deemed insufficient, delaying any move to legalize 4 percent beer sales in the county.
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Commissioners Court
Runnels
Miles
Rowena
Ballinger
Ballinges
Winters Volunteer Fire Dept elects officers at annual meeting
Winters Volunteer Fire Department held its annual meeting last Tuesday evening. Fire Marshal L. E. Hamilton reported 1935 fire losses of 3968.42, mostly insured, and 17 fire alarms with an average of 20 volunteers per incident. The chief noted an average of 19 attendees at twice monthly drills. Officers elected for the coming year include President Fred Young and Chief L. E. Hamilton with several re-elected assistants and captains. Life-time honorary member Geo. C. Hill was elected.
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Winters
Fred. Young
M. E. Miller
Max Lew
Lions Club Hosts February Ladies Night Banquet Plans
Last Tuesday the Lions Club featured entertainment with duets on guitar and mandolin by the Tucker sisters and readings by Peggy Jean Lindley. The entertainment committee was instructed to set the date and prepare for the annual Ladies Night banquet to be held sometime in February.
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Lions Club Aenery
Annette
Jeanette Tucker
Peggy Jean Lindley
County Agricultural Council Approves 1936 Farm Plan
Rumela County Agricultural Council at Ballinger Saturday voted to approve a six point program for 1936 led by soil conservation 4 H Club work orchard and garden improvement seed improvement farm pest control and food and feed conservation. An orchard committee was appointed to secure fruit trees and vines for the poor and councils were urged to reorganize communities with officers and committees for 1936. Officers elected were L. Cooke as Chairman Jno T Curry as Vice Chairman and T J McCaughan as Secretary Treasurer.
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Rumela
Bert Fletcher
Maverick
Sam Mathis
Novice
Vernon Webb
Ballinger
Clarence A. Wilson
L. Cooke
Jno
T. Curry
T. J. McCaughan
Forgey Seeks Relection as Tax Assessor and Collector
To the voters of Runnels County Forgey announces his candidacy for Tax Assessor and Collector. He cites faithful service, a solid record, and experience from the current term as basis for improved efficiency in a combined office. He plans to meet voters before the primary and asks for their consideration and vote.
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Runnels
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