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VOLUME 67
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1949
NUMBER 21
Revival Continues
John I. Shields Dies Large Crowd Comes
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day by the Rev. Edd Barrett, pas-
tor, assisted by the Rev. J. W.
Mr. Shields, who had been in
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the town. Judges
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Boasts Over 70
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Many neighbors
“I am enclosing a small con- year to 2 years; J. W. Duke, 3
under in this vicinity for 40 years.
। T. L. Fancher, male, 3 years and
small son died of cancer.
and two visitors present.
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American Cancer Society offices and over:
contact the finance officer, or any guests speaker at the Lions Club
steps. Mrs. John Windham dem-
The six members present an-
onstrated
and a better way with only 16 mentioning bread.
for them.
Bible when Jesus told a
voted to hold regular meetings
and over; Vernon Fincher, female
was a resident of the Wentworth
j and Arnold Paul.
to 1 year; Hurley Stewart, male
county students are among 312
per 100 gallons over the maxi- we. with His
Mrs. Mills is a sister of McKin-
blessings,
mum amount allowed monthly, continue to grow in strength and ley Vaughn and Henry Vaughn
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of route 2. Canton.
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Wednesday Study
Club Holds Final
Meeting Of Year
programs were discussed.
Iced punch, pinwheels,
Ben Brewer.
Interment
members Friday,, May 20. at the
home of Mrs. Minnie Fuller. Miss
Peach gave an interesting dem-
THREE VAN ZANDTERS
TO RECEIVE DEGREES
Beggs of Midland and one sister,
Mrs. E. B. Cumbe of Lamesa.
Pallbearers were Milledge Mose-
Williford of Eustace. Burial
in Creagleville cemetery.
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exercises will be held in Fergu-
son Auditorium at the college.
WESLEY CHAPEL CHURCH
AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
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and W. J. Hawkins.
Born Feb. 23, 1894. near Fruit-
birthday gifts. Each received nice
and useful gifts.
briefly, he soon collapsed.
Pallbearers were T. N. Deen,
Fleet Street in London is fa-
mous for the newspaper offices
located there.
Green. J. C. Goodwin, all of Wills
Point, Curtis Tyler, Canton and
Eli McPerson of Edgewood.
Winners of the special classes
Lenses were first used in the
time of Nero.
helpful or time saving hint.
Songs were sung.
Business was discussed.
come and have
service.
Rev. Reavis
Brought Home from Hospital
Mrs. Albert Pirtle was brought
home from a Tyler hospital Fri-
day by Hilliard & Sons ambu-
lance.
New officers will be installed,
after which the club will suspend
meetings until September.
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interest and years 3 months and 20 days of
Huge derricks pull girders into position for the 39-story Secretariat
Building, first and tallest building under construction at the new
United Nations Headquarters site in New York. More than a
thousand tons of steel have been erected on the project so far,
JOHN MILLS DIES IN
DALLAS RECENTLY
John Mills, who for many years
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People Are Urged
To Contribute To
Cancer Society
Dallas—A folded bill dropped
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ing contest were Mrs. Arch C.
Martin, first; Mrs. Ada Bayless,
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Simplification.” then some dipped in hot butter
Mrs. Leon Pierce made the bed and rolled in cinnamon and sugar,
in her usual way and made 101 which were very tempting.
Couple Honored On Fiftieth Wedding
Anniversary At Their Home May 22
nuts, congealed salad and indi-Mrs. Cecil Tawater on Thursday
vidual cakes were served to Mes- of last week with nine members
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Beryl Elliott, male, 1 year to 2
years: Alf Foster, male 3 years
and over: Don Foster, female, 3
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Active Members
American Legion Cozelle Ward
Post No. 300 has about completed
re-organization and now has some
seventy-odd active members. They
are soon to receive a permanent
charter under the A. L. Depart-1
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3 years and over; H. L. Moris,
female 3 years and over: Raymond
Burnett, male 1 year to 2 years:
W. E. Ward, male 2 years to 3
years, female 3 years and over:
W. J. Montgomery, female 3 years
and over: Wallace Barbee, female
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I of the American Cancer Society Eldred Keahey, female, 6 months
opened, to 1 year; R. E. Lee, female, 1
H. D. Club At
Wednesday Meet
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of many brother of the late J. M Shields first place in Senior Chambpion
bull; John McKay, first place in
Junior Champion female; and Alf
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FFA winners of the judging
contest were Travis Dyke of Van.
first; James Russell and Billy
Tunnell tied for second place.
Winners of the women’s judg-
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Sterling Sailings, Barney Elliott
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■ survived by one daughter, Mary contest was a five way tie which
" I Evelyn Shields: two sons, A. M included T. L. Roberts, B. D.
■ and James Williams Shields, all
■ of Fruitale; one sister, Mrs. Katie
steps. Songs were sung and refresh-
Mrs. LaDoyce Howell and Mrs. ments served by the hostess.
Lloyd Shinn were honored with. The next meeting will be June
3 with Mrs. J. A. Morgan.
McKey, female 6 months
Bros, in charge of arrangements
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Here's One Answer to a Housing Problem
Only one or two offspring reach
maturity from the millions of
eggs produced yearly by a single
fish.
At a recent meeting, the post to a pasage of scripture
a part of this
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Nearing completion five miles from San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, is one of the world’s largest
private housing developments, Puerto Nuevo. Above are some of 3500 concrete, five-room dwellings
built in slightly more than a year’s time, with 1500 others soon to be completed. They sell for an aver-
age of $4000 and were constructed by a South Carolina builder in co-operation with the FHA and
Puerto Rico government to alleviate the island’s acute housing shortage.
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Commerce Three Van Zandt
Wum-. workers in Berlin unioad tiu-I liuin u li-ig-t --- —
rived from the western zones of Germany. Trains are pouring
supplies from the three Allied zones into the western sectors of the
former German capital, no longer blockaded by Russia.
DRIVER’S LICENSES WILL
NOT BE ISSUED JUNE 2
There will be no one in Canton
June 2 to issue driver’s licenses
as C. H. Spears, patrolman ex-
aminer, will be on vacation.
Renewal blanks may be ob-
tained at the county tax office.
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Mr. Reese is now residing in
South Texas, where he operates
a tourist motel business.
that it costs each Texan only
SPECIAL SESSION HELD By an increased
candidates who are to receive de- BY cTY COUNCIL a greater number in attendance, age at the time of his death,
grees from East Texas Teachers In a special session held by the may we let our “lights so shine Burial was in the Mills cemetery
College Sunday, May 29. ' city council Monday night, it was before men, that they may see at Garland.
The students are Marlon A. voted to increase the water rate our good works and glorify our He was the father of seven sons
Barber, Edgewood, bachelor of from 35c per 100 gallons to 40c Father which is in Heaven.” May and three daughters.
science' Tom Sherbert, Jr., bache- per 100 gallons over the maxi- we. with His added blessings. Mrs. Mills is a sister of McKin-
The secretary opened another: over; Arch C. Martin, male, 2 to
I "My mother and sister died of three years; Richard Jones, female
cancer. I wish I could make it 3 years and over: Verlon Carey,
a billion dollars " j female 3 years and over; Wallace
Hundreds of letters like this Barbee, female, 1 year ot 2 years;
dent; Mrs. J. W. Terry, secretary-
treasurer; Mrs. W. E. West, par-
liamentarian; Mrs. Tom Pres-, -nmA C
fridge, publicity chairman. luWaivI I IVIlIU Id
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a “piansdtortionhe coming years H. D. Club Meeting Fuller Home Scene
ACCEPTS POSITION
Fonzo Horton of Wills Point
and Clauda Edwards of Ben
Wheeler have accepted positions
in the tax assessor-collectors of-
fice. They are filling the vacan-
cies left by Douglas Wood and
Mrs. John Coleman.
and friends
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Foster's Grocery
At Hew Location
Glenn Foster’s Clover Farm
Store will be open for business
at its new location today (Thurs-
day). The store is located in the
former Moore Grocery building.
Mr. Foster will handle Clover
Farm products in addition to his
regular line of merchandise. The
entire building has been remod-
eled, with glass front and new
paint job.
Watch the paper for the date of
his formal opening.
Of Oakland Meeting
Miss Maggie Peach, county
home demonstration agent, met
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ANNUAL SINGING TO BE
HELD IN CANTON SUNDAY
The annual homecoming singing
will be held at Canton Sunday,
May 29. The harp singers will,
meet in the county court room in
the courthouse at 10 a. m., and
the progressives will meet at the
Baptist church at 1:30 p. m.
Everyone is cordially invited
to attend.
Mitchell, female, 3 years and
over.
At The Canton
Methodist Church
The revival countinues under
the very able preaching of the
Rev. L. A. Reavis at the Method-
The Red Hill Home Demonstra-
salted tion Club met in the home of
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only on the first and third Friday of fishermen that they were the every child living anywhere who
nights in each month. Arrange- salt of the earth. can‘attend regardless of church
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lor of business administration.
Van; and Dorothy Jane Rowan,
Martins Mill, bachelor of science.
Judge T. Whitfield Davidson,
United States District Judge at
Dallas, will give the commence-
ment address at 3 p. m. and Dr,
Claude M. Simpson, pastor of the
First Methodist Church, Com-
merce will deliver the baccalau-
reate sermon at 11 a. m. Both
The work has just begun. The p yAm • ||( „
grounds. At present seating facili- Rev. L A. Reavis Vacation Bible
BSS Lions Club Speaker School To Begin
for funds, or in case you did not The Rev. L. A. Reavis, who is At D.g:,g AL.L
make as large contribution as currently holding a revival at the HE DdprisI L.nUrCn
you intended, you are asked to Methodist Church in Canton, was T
3 years and over.. P. E. Miles
female 3 years nad over; and
Glenn Martin, female 6 months
to 1 year.
Yellow ribbon awards went to
Denver Bass, female 1 year to
2 years; and Guy Bow, female 1
year to 2 years.
There were 30 individuals show-
ing cows, and 49 animals exhib-
ited.
The loudspeaker was furnished
by the Gulf Oil Corporation.
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There were 4,523 cotton strip-
pers operating in 61 West Texas
counties last year. And commer-
cial implement dealers sold 10
thousand rotary hoe attachments
for the control of weeds and grass
in cotton acreage.
brought home from a T er hos-
pital Saturday by Hilliard &
Sons’ ambulance.
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Employers of men servants
must pay a luxury tax in Eng-'
land for this service.
be appointed and furnished a re-----------------------
port from the auditor’s records.'
Colfax Organizes Funeral Services
, ill health for some time with his contributed by the merchants
heart, was stricken after going the town Judges v— m___
to bed, Mrs. Shields reported. Carpenter of Dallas and A. M.
side of the bed Meekma, assistant dairy husband-
[man with A&M College.
Prize winners of the 4-H boys
judging contest were John McKey
of Tyler first place, and Wallace
Barbee, Tyler. second place. Hon-
orable mention went to David
Terry, Canton and Beryl Elliott.
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WSCS TO SPONSOR PROGRAM
AT SEXTON CHAPEL CHURCH
The WSCS is sponsoring a pro-
gram to be presented at the Sex-
ton Chapel Church Friday night,
June 3. Free entertainment and
refreshments. Everyone is cor-
Funeral services were held Mon-
day, May 23, for Robert Edgar
„Beggs at Bois d‛ Arc church with
| Twenty women of the Colfax Rev. Bell Everhart and Rev. J.
The Wednesday Study Club community met May, 18 at the B. Foster officiating. Mr. Beggs
met at the home of Mrs. Joe nresbyterian - hurch dining hall passed away Saturday, May 21,
Hackney, May 18 for its final to organize,a Home Demonstra- from injuries received in an auto
meeting of the club year. Mrs. tion Club. Mrs. Avis Ha rdegree accident near Odessa.
Irby Mills, Mrs. R. E. Blackwell was elected president, Mrs. Flor- He Lorn Senteme, 21
ani Mre n R King worn m ence Brickey, vice president; Mrs. as Dorn . September -1,
and Mrs. O. B. King were co- Wijsn serari treasurer- 1925, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
hostesses at the tea honoring old ’,0 a W son, secretary treasurer, Beggs of Midland who sur
and new officers Mrs. Mary Anthony, council rep- 5eK8S o mdand, who sur-
and . t resentative; and Mrs. Ernestine' 1 e.. Other surviving relatives
The retiring president, Mrs. L. pinnin renorter are his wife, Mrs. Inez Beggs of
F. Sanders, installed the follow- ’ . " Midland, one brother, James
ing new officers: Mrs. Sam Miss Maggie Peach, county "
Beard, president; Mrs. T. R. agent, gave a demonstration on
Keahey, first vice president; Mrs. eurek Breads."
Allen Travis, second vice presi- The cub.Wil meet Ju ne 1 atley. Jack West, George Beggs,
the home of Mrs. Avis Hardegree. Earl Newcomb, John Cumbe and
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because of the Trade Winds which some special music rendered by
blow the clouds to sea. . Anna Rose Pulley.
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I vale Baptist church, joining in Martin, first; Mrs. Ada Bayless,
■ 1924. He married Mary- Foster in second. Honorable mentions were
11925. They were the parents of Mrs. Arthur Key and Mrs. Tula
j five children, four of whom sur- Mitchell.
। vive. Besides Mrs. Shields he is Winners of the men’s judging
Awarded blue ri bixins were
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Roll call was answered by some with the Oakland H. D. Club
years and over; and Mrs. Tula
Rev. and Mrs. I. L.
Pool Party Honorees
A group from the Moore Meth-
odist Church surprised Rev. and
Mrs. I. L. Pool at their home
Wednesday night, May 19, with
an informal get-together and old
fashioned pounding. Gifts of fresh
vegetables, canned goods, staple
groceries, a shirt and tie and
money were carried.
A short devotional was enjoyed.
Cookies and punch were served
to Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Reyn-
olds, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Cox, Mr.
and Mrs. J. S. Traxler, Mr. and
Mrs. Jimmy Walker, Mrs. Homer
Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
Wesson, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Ware,
Mr. and’ Mrs. Leon Gunter and
Peggy, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reyn-
olds, Shirley and Kay, A. C.
Thompson, Mrs. Richard Martin,
Leia Jo Malone, James Hardin,
Joyce Clemments, and Leonard
Clemments, Rev. and Mrs. Pool.
ule adite Ulice ui any .____.p._____ — u.. a., cu. The Vacation Bible School at in other parts of Texas. Memorial 3 years and over: Don Foster,
officer of the post. Steel folding meeting Wednesday at the Dixie the First Baptist church will be- contributions arc a large propor- female 1 year to 2 years:
chairs are being purchased, which Hotel. gin at 8 a. m. Monday, May 30. tion of the funds donated to aid Mrs, Tula Mitchell female 1 year
______________ _________have space for advertising. Only. The preacher brought an in-This school will continue for 10 the cancer control work of the o 2 years. Coy Stone, female,
how to make it easy swered roll call with a Bible verse 25 could be afforded until more spirational message to the mem- days (two weeks) and the ses- Texas division of the American two bue !i boni in1 3 years and
-- funds are available This is a hers of rhe Lions Ciuh H. rm. . ... 1 " . Cancer Society. They are heart-,over. Hurley Steuart, female 3
good medium for placing vour phasized the importance of the sonsawintnbeuheldpeachumorning warming contributions to the So- years and over, and P. E. Miles
business name before a group of church to the community and totoiiavctomsmergday te^ve ciety’s three-fold program of male 2 years to 3 years,
potential customers. The cost is the nation. He said “It is the departments. Beginners 4-5 vear cation, service, and research V ite ribbon awards were giv-
small and the legion post needs people of the small towns and, olds; mimtry 1. 6 year olds: pri- against cancer en1 oW.A Green, male months
the chairs, your ads will help pay, communities that are the salt of marv ’ for7 and 8 vear olds' • The American Cancer Society to 1year an 2 years to ■ years;
c. ------ I the earth” He annjied tLie ILrar. Y io yar I ' is presently conducting its annual j R E. Lee. male 6 months to 1
..............| the earth. He aPP-e d this Phrase junior, 9 to 12 year-olds and in- membership and fund-raising drive. year, female, 3 yean and over:
ermediateforthe through 16 in Texas. With a state quota of Willie R. Coates, female, 3 years
8 uPear olds. This school is open for 5450000, it has been estimated and over; Vernon Fincher, female
I Clem of Fruitvale: and a brother,
| | W. J. Shields of George West.
[ Mrs. J. M. Shields and Dr J. were Beni
ryam.Tithem man —ws-
For the first itme since the tivities last Sunday when the beautiful gifts. of Canton and Wills Point,
post organized in Canton, the post . lderly couple were feted by their Mr. and Mrs. Derrick, both 73 _ _
has a permanent home. A place many friends and relatives in years of age, are the parents of
that is owned, debt free, by and honor of their Golden Wedding seven living children. They are
to be used for the benefit and anniversary. A. C. Derrick and D. D. Derrick
enjoyment of World War veterans At high' noon, standing before of Dallas. F F. Derrick of Ben
and their families. Sincere thanks an altar of red roses on their Wheeler, R. L. Derrick of Hous-
go to the merchants, business men lawn, the couple renewed their ton, Mrs. Gladys Hoff of Grand
and individuals of Canton and marriage vows in a sweetly sa- Prairie, Mrs. Jane Sanders of
surrounding communities. The old cred ceremony conducted by Rev. Pasedena and Mrs. Erma Stanley
rock house atop red hill is truly Cook, pastor of the Assembly of of Harlingen, the latter being un- ,
a beautiful place and very much God Church of Flatwood. . able to attend. Fourteen grand- Irom the etter which
adapted to the use of an Ameri- Miss Avanell Hoff of Grand children and eight great grand-
can Legion post. Membership Prairie, a granddaughter of the children were also present,
are planning a formal dedica- couple, sang "I Love You Truly ”
tion in the not too distant future,1 prior to the ceremony. ’ called during the day to congrat-
as soon as arrangements can be Immediately following the cere- ulate the couple who have lived
worked out, to which the public mony, lunch was served
will be invited.---—-
Grand Champion female. There
Red Cross Officers
For County Are
Installed Recently
A representative of the Mid-
Western Area of the National Red
Cross met recently with a small
group in the assembly room of
the courthouse at which time new
officers for the county chapter
were elected as follows:
Mrs. Thomas Todd, Canton,
chairman; Mrs. Ellis Campbell,
Wills Point, vice chairman; Miss
Rena Hood Canton, home service
chairman; Mrs. James Stanley,
Jr., Ben Wheeler, disaster chair-
man; and Miss Jean Foster, Can-
ton, secretary and treasurer.
Previous to this meeting ar-
rangements were made for a com-1
plete audit of the county’s funds
to be made by Mrs. Eugene!
Peace but so far all records of
information have not been avail-'
able to her. When this work is
completed local representatives:
for all sections of the county will
come into the Dallas cancer unit John
office. 2022 Ross Avenue, and to to 1
Moore Adult Class
Enjoys Luncheon
Mrs. Robert Norrell’s adult
class of the Moore Methodist
Church were honored with a
luncheon Sunday, May 22, given
by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reynolds,
Shirley and Kay and Mr. and
Mrs. W T. Wesson, Jr. at the
Reynold's home.
Those present were Mrs. Robert
Norrell, teacher: Rev. and Mrs.
I L. Pool, pastor and wife; Mrs.
Mae Townsend, Dan Reynolds,
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Cox, Mr. and
Mrs. A. C. Thompson, Mr. and
Mrs. Bradford Reynolds, Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Traxler and Mr. and
Mrs. J. N. Sanders.
Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Lon
Fuller of Oakland, Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. Kearby, Mr. and Mrs. D.
C. Kearby and Mac of Moore.
An enjoyable afternoon was
spent visiting. Some attended
singing at Little Hope.
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At Fruitvale Home To Canton's Biggest
X Annual Dairy Show
died from a heart attack May 5,! Approximately 600 persons at-
were conducted from the Fruit-! tended Canton’s biggest and best
vale Baptist church the following dairy show ever held Tuesday
May 17. The dairy show was
sponsored by the Chamber of
was|-ommerce, and was held on the
vacant lot near the home of Rus-
sell Eubank. Prize money was
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was a resiaent 01 me vventworn1 year to 2 years: Alf Foster,
communitv, died at his home in male 2 to 3 years; Jerry’ Foster,
Dallas on May 1. (female 1 year to 2 years; Howard
Mr. Mills was born at Garland Stegall, female 1 year to 2 years;
January 10, 1873. and was 76 -arry Stegall, female 6 months
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Delicious refreshments were . p . Aj
served by the hostess. ric (arcen I yn
The next meeting will be at-l I- UUI Uvll vlUU
the home of Mrs. John Windham t A A 1 m • I
on June 2. Visitors are always O VICCT TiQdy
welcome. . I J
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year. and 3 years
Alf Foster, female
Mrs. LaDoyce Howell led the onstration on “Quick Breads ”
group in the discussion of "Work She made plain white muffins,
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tribution for your great work for years and over; Vernon Fincher,
। little children,” the letter read, female, 3 years and over; Beryl
It was from a woman whose Elliott, female, 2 years to 3 years:
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• military service in 1917 and
1 1918 Later, Mr. Shields was a
■ rural mail carrier out of Fruit-
■ vale for a number of years.
■ He was a member of the Fruit-
through Friday night. He has to g
be back in his own pastorate for I
services Saturday evening. We I
will have Rev. Harold Fagan, ’
pastor at Grand Saline as our ■
visiting minister Sunday, May 29 2
MEMBER VISITS CANTON gan G. Sanders with Mrs. James
1,. , rMcCown as co-hostess.
White Reese, former staff m, ... . , 1
member of the Canton Herald,1 There will be a short business
and his son, Ernest Craver, were session and afterward talks on
visitors in Canton last week-end. lHelpful Ideas" from new. mem-
Mr. Reese worked on the Can- bers. There will be a grab bag
ton Herald in 1910, when the for.members, the proceeds going
publication was owned and pub- 0 help pay for the prize offered
lished by Alf Foster. in the club’s yard contest.
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, The evangelist pointed out that 1 affiliation or no church affiliation. jn Texas
ize a Women’s Auxiliary at the real property would be valueless We urge every parent to try to
next meeting, to be held on Fri- unless the inhabitants realize the get their children here for the
day, June 3. Every member, as importance of the church, and its first day and keep them in every
well as all ex-GI's, are urged to part in bringing people to know day if it is possible.
be present andI bring their wives the living God. Attend the Baptist Vacation
for an interesting meeting. । Visitors at the meeting includ- Bible School.
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dames Sam Beard, T. R. Keahey,
Tom Prestridge, L. F. Sanders,
Paul Stanford, Lee Steed, J. W.
Terry, John Turner, Allen Travis,
W E. West and the hostesses. j
The new club year will begin
in September.
ist Church. We are indeed fortu-
nate to have such a man of God t
with us during our revival meet- .30-
ing. Attendance has been very "e" s
good, nad we are looking for
many more to come, since the at- “
tendance has been growing each “
service. 1 |K
All people are invited to attend -
the revival services. You will ex- ",
perience a soul-awakening revival .
in your own heart if you will .
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The Canton Herald (Canton, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 1949, newspaper, May 26, 1949; Canton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1585559/m1/1/: accessed July 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Van Zandt County Library.