Drasco Baptist Church notes and community events
Sunday services moved to the afternoon at Drasco Baptist Church. Visitors Reverend T B Bedford of Abilene and many locals attended. A long list of anniversaries birthdays weddings and visits from Abilene Winters Winters Route and Hardin Simmons students marked the week with singing at services and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sangster
Drasco Baptist Church
T. B. Bedford
Abilene
Calwyn Walters
Clyde Reid
Walters
Lord
John R. Miller
Leonard Harber
Lloyd Grum
George Newby
A. J. Bishop
Virgil Lee Graham
Herman Browne
Billy Joe Buchanan
Joe Bryan
Ruth Horn Mills
Henry Webb
Mack Burch
Mansfield Foster
Virginia Lou
Johnny Wayne Parham
Hardin-Simmons
Clarence Ledbetter
Nora Ledbetter
Clarence
David
Kendall Badgett
W. I. Taylor
L. Q. Sneeds
Dras
P. L. Lail
Douglas’ Miltenberger
Marcy
Billy Lail
Connie
Jimmy
Sgt
Bill Massengale
San Antonio
Jerry D. Massengale
Fort Worth
Calvin Helms
Fluvanna
Milborn Shaffers
Sammy Nixes
More
Cal Mostad
Drasco
Bud Harrisons
Phil Ford Sr
Brownwood
Marshall Lee
J. F. Nevins
Lawn
Bob Irvin
Crews
P. J. Morris
Route 2
Winters
J. H. Hobbs
Will Graham
Tuscola
Bill Graham
Billy Joe Walker
Wingate
George Sheffield
Roy Simmons
Robert Conner
Omer Hill
John Hardy
Barnette Green
Hardy Rose
L. L. Vann
A. O. Richardson
Mike Rogers
Dale
Gene Graham
Crofton
Woodfin
Community Notes and Visits Across Ballinger Drasco and Winters
Local residents recount family visits and gatherings in Ballinger Drasco Winters Abilene and Killeen. Social scenes include pink and blue showers for Mrs. Albert Lewis and Mrs. Elmo Armstrong, plus relatives visiting hospitals and nursing homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Butler
More
Danny
Roy
Ballinger
John Henry
Veterans Hospital
Big Spring
Johnny Butler
Arlinton Heights
Ill
Bill and
Lily Butlers
Albert Lewis
Drasco
L. Q
L. Q. Sneed Home. Hostesses Were Mrs. Sneed, Mrs. Dick Bishop, Mrs. Lloyd Giles
Bede
England
Lewis
Herman Browne
Robert Conner
Omer Hill
Floyd Condra
A. T. Williams
Carrie Lee
Frank Simpson
Ana Simpson
Sun Shine
Abilene
E. H. Baker
Winters
Claude Mayfield
Anson
Joe
Otto Brazell
J. D. Harrisons
Lewis Harrisons
Judy Harrison
Ginger Rogers Wins Charleston Contest in Fort Worth
Ginger Rogers wins a Charleston contest in Fort Worth Texas marking the start of a career that would later make her a famous film star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rogers
Charleston
Fort Worth
Texas
Burroughs Remembered in Winters Funeral Chapel Service
Funeral held Friday at Spill Memorial Chapel for Mr and Mrs Wester Burrough long time Winters residents who died after medical emergencies in San Angelo. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs Burrough born Remmer Bessie Williams 1898 in Rockdale Texas married Burroughs in 1914. both were Baptist members. He 73, a retired barber, survived by multiple siblings and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spill
Assembly of God Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Remmer
Bessie Williams
Rockdale
Tex
Burrough
Calswell
Winters
The
Baptist Church
James E. Williams
Burroughs
J. E. Franklin
Cherry
Sadie Kirby
Zella Stevenson
Orange
Abilene
Madie Rogers
Arlington
Roy
Johnny
Harvey
Albert
Harry Williams
E. E
National City
Calif
Sburrough
Mary Martha Circle Meets at Shook Home on Tuesday
Mary Martha Circle of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Shook. Mrs. D. A. Dobbins led the opening prayer and Mrs. H. C. Abbott led the business session. The program on Lord Teach Us to Pray was presented by Mrs. C. R. Willey with participation from Mrs. Sam Jones and Mrs. George Rosson. Coffee and cookies were served to the group including Mesdames W. T. Stanley, Carl Baldwin, H. O. Abbott, Sam Jones, C. Rob Willey, D. A. Dobbins, George Rosson, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Winters
Fred Graham
Guion
Hendrick Hospital
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Herman Adams
Drasco
Herman
Jack Sosebee
Jack Moore
Abilene
Gilmore Sanders
Smyona Air Force Base
Tenn
Henry Sanders
E. J. Reid
Clyde Reid
Moro
Vernon Reids
C. W. Smith
Patty
Debby Saunders
Frank Hale
Jack Bishops
Lee Shelton
Tye
M. N. Smith
Andrews
Carl Bradshaw
Kim
Finis Bradshaws
Finis
Tom Ragsdale
Adgie Hodges
Lee Downing
A. T. Williams
Melvin Ray Williams
D. C. Robertson
J. W. Robertson
Tab Hatter
Willis Davis
Mike All
Sheila
Susan
Douglas
Marvin James
Big Spring
Horace Abbott
Lois Jones
Harold Best
West Bests
Ira Coley
Ardmore
Oklo
Bests
Millard Selfs
Mary Martha
First Methodist Church
Garland- Shook
D. A. Dobbins
H. C. Abbott
C. R. Willey
Sam Jones
George Rosson
W. T. Stanley
Carl Baldwin
H. O. Abbott
Rob Willey
Appreciation for Christmas gifts at the Merrill Home
Mrs. L. L. Merrill and the elderly residents express deep thanks to all who brought gifts cake fruit candies and other items during the Christmas holidays. This personal expression of gratitude is extended to each donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Inflatable Packers for Waterflood Ops Speaker at Abilene Dinner
West Central Texas hosts a 6 30 p m gathering sponsored by Watkins Electric Co Abilene A dinner at 7 00 p m followed by speaker Dodd Miller Lynes Midland district sales manager on Some Unique Applications of Inflatable Packers for Use in Waterflood Operations Reservations through George S Loch 205 Wag staff Building Abilene All interested invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Watkin’s’ Automation
Electric
Abilene
Dodd Miler
Lynes
Midland
George S. Loch
Wagstaff Building
Stop Dogs Barking With Simple Hose Trick
A simple method to curb barking uses a lawn hose attached to the dog's pen with the nozzle set for a wide spray. When the dog barks, turn on the water. the deterrent may train the animal, and the process usually requires only a few treatments. Do not let the dog see you turning it on.
North Dakota and South Dakota Join Union on November 2 1889
Both states were admitted to statehood on the same day November 2 1889, marking a unique milestone in U.S. history as North Dakota and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
Target practice setup with improvised bullseye
A rough guide describes making a novelty target by drawing a bullseye on a shade, mounting it on two stakes with brackets, and pulling down to start shooting. Bullet holes may be taped for guidance.
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BRADSHAW_NEWS
Killeen
Diane
Steve Thomas
Mansfield
Ohio
West Feaas
Mary Martha Circle
Shook Home
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