Social Activities Highlight Dorcas and Local Gatherings
The Dorcas Class of First Baptist met at Mrs. A. T. Lindley’s home for a devotional and business session followed by a social contest. Mrs. H. W. Lynn and Miss Gladys Gerstman hosted guests for a Hearts game evening with music by Paul Rothermel and refreshments. The Friendly Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian held a four to six o clock meeting at Mrs. L. R. Gaston’s, with Vice President Mrs. W. R. Gannaway presiding.
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Dorcas
First Baptist Church
A. T. Lindley
R. H. Deason
Lester Graham
Tom Ray
Z. T. Smith
L. Cooke
A. L. Crock
H. W. Lynn
Lynn
Gladys Gerstman
Lee
Garvin
Lawton
Okla
Lynn O
Paul Rothermel
Miss Lee
Marie Hill
Gertrude Morgan
Eunice Polk
Elizabeth Lynn
Jane Lynn
Messrs Gee
Hall
J.,d. Robertson
Jac. G. Key, Jr
Paul "Rothermel
Ross Lynn
The
Presbyterian Church
Hal F. Smith
L. R. Gaston
W. R. Gannaway
C. T. Rives
Scrip
Bank Statement From Runnels County Texas 1927
Texas bank report lists capital stock and surplus funds with amounts in thousands. Shows undivided profits and reserves for dividends, current expenses, and deposits including individual checks and demand deposits. Notarized affidavit by cashier Lyle Deffebach sworn July 5 1927 with director attestations.
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State OF Texas
County of Runnels
Lyle
Deffebach
Elief
Lyle Deffebach
Hnd
Willie H. Shepperd
Yalbert Spill
J. N. Wilkinson
Henry James
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Onbe Total of 648756.15 Reported in 55 Area
A partial OCR fragment notes a total of 648756.15 dollars tied to a 55 area, with unclear context and missing details. The readable figures indicate a monetary amount and an area designation, but no names, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Ccc
Aatinan
Suayide
Caesar An
Ats
Ety
Barbecue and Club Events Highlight Community Meeting
A church group hosted a barbecue at the Country Club with a reading from 2 Corinthians and a prayer by Mrs W R Gannaway. Officers were elected for September, praising aims of devotion, study, fellowship, and service. A social hour followed with contests, decorations, and refreshments.
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Ture
W. R. Gannaway
Mesdames Davidson
Gaston
Wilson
R. T. Thornton
Gipson
T. H. Haynie
J. A. Davidson
V. Vanzandt
L. R. Gaston
Hal F. Smith
W. H. Clift
J. R. Dry
L. F. Wilson
A. T. Hays
W. R. Johnson
Gipson and
Pumphrey Visits Fort Worth Parents on Fourth
L. L. Pumphrey and his Fort Worth daughter visited their parents on the fourth of July, sharing time and greetings with relatives.
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L. L. Pumphrey
Fort Worth
Senior C. of C. Band in Concert Next Friday
The senior Chamber of Commerce band will perform at Tinkle Park next Friday night July 15 at 8 30 alternating with the junior organization in semi monthly concerts. The event draws local support to sponsor the features and honor the boys giving their time for entertainment. The organizers request a donation to help cover costs.
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Tinkle Park
C. of C. Band
Farmers Rally Day Set For July 9th
The Runnels County rally at Ballinger courthouse next Saturday is the county's largest rural event. County and demonstration agents Mrs. C W Lehmberg and Mrs Lara Hollingsworth organize the day with community socials and a competition to bring the biggest delegation. Morning reports on social proceeds fund delegates to a Farmers Short Course, followed by a $10 cash prize from the Ballinger chamber of commerce. About a thousand farmers are expected, and communities are urged to bring lunches and blankets to enjoy under courthouse shade trees.
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Runnels
Ballinger
Court House
C. W. Lehmberg
Lara Hollingsworth
Ballinger Chamber of Commerce
J M Skaggs Improves in San Antonio Hospital Update
A letter from J M Skaggs in a government hospital at San Antonio reports slow improvement and says it will be weeks before he can return home if his condition continues to improve. Mrs Sue Jackson of Ballinger visited her daughter Mrs Will H Brown last week. Maggie Sue Key and Miss Flemings, McMurry students, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jac G Key. There is no food shortage alarm.
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J. M. Skaggs
San Antonio
Sue Jackson
Ballinger
Will H. Brown
Maggie Sue Key
Miss Flemings
McMurry
Maggie Sue
Jac. G. Key
Mrs. Alexander Enter T E L Class
Members of the T E L class of the First Baptist Church gathered June 23 for a business and social meeting hosted by Mrs S L Alexander. Officers were elected and plans made to bolster the class finances. A Bible contest and refreshments followed with visiting guests invited to future sessions.
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First Baptist Church
S. L. Alexander
Miss Ruby Carlyle Returns Home From Visit
The note recalls Miss Ruby Carlyle arriving back in Waco after an extended visit with friends and relatives. A separate line from Loftin's Tire Shop humorously urges inspection of tires before vacations. The rest includes random sentences about disarmament, Ford building a large airplane, and bank officials.
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Ruby Carlyle
Waco
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Stevens
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Deane Teebeene
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Pace and Crockett
Lampasas
A. & M. College
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America
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Hazel Mae Grounds
E. N. Holmgreen
J. D. Motley
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