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PAGE FOUR
THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1939
LEWISVILLE
nephew from Refugio and Mr. An-
' Little Miss Florise Taylor cele-drews.
brated her seventh birthday with a Fireman Simmons and others spent
delightful ’party tendered her by the weekend here on business of the
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry " 4 **"-
Taylor, at the home of Mrs. Laura
Williams in South Lewisville, Sat-
urday afternoon, April 22. The merry
group enjoyed themselves by play-
ing outdoor games on the pretty
green lawn. Just as the guests were
invited to the dining room where
they were greeted with a table that
was centered with a birthday cake
holding seven candles and a lovely,
sweet-scented bouquet made of red
and white roses. They aU joined in
singing "Happy Birthday to You,"
then they enjoyed lemonade, ice
cream and cake.
C. T. of A.. While here they wor-
shipped with King Star Baptist.
Services were high at King Star
Baptist church Sunday. The Lord’s
supper was administered Sunday
The hostess was assisted in the
courtesies of the evening by Mrs.
Laura Williams and Mrs. Rosia
Sampson. Little Florise's teacher,
Prof. Hembry, and Sunday school
teacher, Mrs. Lucy Sanders, were
present also. * 0
The following children were pres-
ent: Grace Crosby, Tommie Jean and
Bernice Brotherton, Bobby Jean
Howard, Ruby Lee Champion, Char-
lie Cary, Jr., Marie and Ray Hous-
ton, Dorothy Mae Streety, Ernest
Ray and E N. Brown, and little
Rosia Marie Taylor. Florise received
many little gifts.
MT. PLEASANT
Services were high at all churches
Sunday.
The Adeline Study club met at
the home of Mrs Annie Floyd, with
Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Nora Smith
joint hostesses. The house was beau-
tifully decorated with spring flow-
ers. Mrs. W. E. Rutherford conducted
a proverb match of which Mrs.
Rebecca Smith won high score The
meeting adjourned to meet Friday,
May 26, at the home of Mrs. Jim
Harris in Sunset High.
Mrs. Ecotrell Pogue of Sulphur
Springs, Texas, spent the week-end
visiting Mrs. James Hood.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dillard
and little son, Marshall Joe Dillard,
Jr., left Monday morning for Dallas,
where they will make their home.
Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Crowder and
daughter of Royce City, and Mrs.
M. Woods, were dinner geusts of
Mr. and Mrs. James Hood, Sunday.
Church of God in Christ, Elder
S. H. Green, pastor.—Sunday school
at usual hour. Superintendent Rosie
Craddock was at her post, with all
teachers present. The Bible Band
program that is being conducted by
the president. Sister C. Wilkerson,
is meeting with much success. On
Friday night, the president and her
co-workers and the pastor enter-
tained the B. T. Washington High
shool faculty and the ministers of
the city. All went away looking for-
ward to another time.
night.
The Girls’ Recreation club had a
"Trip Around the World” Satur-
day night.
Mrs. Bessie Holliman and step-
son, Joe Holliman, attended a fun-
eral in Houston, Saturday, May •.—
Levester Smith, reporter.
MAY PEARL
Mrs. R. B. Dubose and school, and
also Mrs. Ethel Hood of Grand
View went to Dallas Monday, and
visited the zoo also.
Mrs. Daisy B. Nolan, Mrs. Pruitt,
Mrs. Lane, Howard Nolan and Mrs.
Wilcox also were Dallas visitors.
—Howard Nolan, reporter.
SHINER
Service was well attended at all
churches Sunday. A very interesting
play was sponsored Friday night at
the high school auditorium, entitled
“Rich Man Dives, and Lazarus." Mrs.
M. A. Gladney, sonsor. It was
enjoyed by all. .
Mr. and Mrs. Collie Kuykendall
are proud parents of little daughter,
Clara B.
Mrs. V. M. Carroll motored to
Yoakum Friday.
Little Miss Hazel Greenwood is
visiting in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Marshall Gladney.
Mrs. T. J. Stewart visited in the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmie Curtis.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dotson wor-
shipped in Flatonia, Sunday.
Sick list: Mrs. Gracie Coverson.
Keep your 7 cents ready for the
paper, Marion Kuykendall, agent.—
Maezell Hayes, reporter.
Jitterbugs’ News
Victor Hayes is all smiles since
Miss L. J. has come home.
Leon Martin better watch his
step because Miss B.M. is getting
stuck on M.J. ■
There’s a new dame in town; all
the boys are getting wild about her.
Boys, you’d better step lightly
and mind what you do.. If you don t
look out the jitterbugs will get you.
Sunday was the fortieth anniver-
sary of the Mt. Olive Baptist church.
The program was ■« follows: At 11
o’clock, service was rendered by the
Mt. Olive Baptist church. Rev. A.
Robinson preached. At 3 o’clock,
sermon was preached by Rev. Hunt-
son. It was also the anniversary
sermon. The visitors were Rev.
Blanks and his quartet. The money
raised was $53.52.
The funeral service was held for
Speedy Thomas, Sunday, at Houston,
and his body brought to Huntsville
and was buried at St. Olive ceme-
tery. He leaves to mourn, a father,
mother, two sisters, a brother, two
children and a host of other rela-
tives.
Wiley Russell was killed Sunday
evening by a speeding automobile.
The picnic that was given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wil-
liams was an enjoyable one. Fishing
and telling jokes were highlights.
It was well attended and every one
reported a good time. The financial
report for the previous month was
$82.46.
A large number attended the pic-
nic in Galveston, sponsored by F.
Branton and Josh Steele. This was
the two brothers' birthday. Every
one enjoyed the trip.
The Mother’s Day program at
Lone Star was well attended.
Mrs. Maggie Haynes of Houston is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Willie
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Simmons, Frank
Simmons and Mrs. Nellie Faye El-
liott motored to Groveton to attend
the carnival show Saturday night.
Mrs. Mellie Faye Elliott is still
asking for our support. Her office
is’ in the Woodley Funeral home.
Come in and let her explain it to
you. We all have heard of her
Excelsior Insurance company.
The chamber of commerce gave a
picnic Saturday night. It was en-
joyed by all.
On the sick list are Mrs. Pernada
Hubbard, Miss Kathern Bryant, John
McClinton, Mrs. Ella English and
Volly McDaniel.—William Stubble-
field, reporter.
V. C. Philips has returned from
Waxahachie, after being at the bed-
side of her ill sister. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Maud Taylor of Waxaha-
chie, spent the weekend with her
mother. Miss Misa Woodard spent
last weekend in Waco, Paul Quin
college looking after business. Prof,
and Mrs. W. D. Spigner accom-
panied by some school girls, spent
last Saturday in Austin. The P.-T.
A. met at the high school, Friday,
May 11, and made final report for
the year. The amount raised was
$50.75. The stage decorations have
been finished by the P.-T. A.
Jacob Robertson, Brother and his
family were the house guests of
their parents Mr. and Mrs. Vance
Roberts. They are of Dallas. Mr
and Mrs. Boston Graves and family
Dora Pernetta of Dallas are at the
bedside of their ill mother, Mrs.
JEWETT
Sunday school at the Mount Ollie
- Baptist church was on time with
Supt. E. Bals and teachers to
charge. The lesson was beautifully
taught by the teacher and was well
discussed by all stuednts.
The St. John School was on time
with Supt D. N. Robson at his post
with his teachers and students. Rev.
Jackson is pastor.—H. Ward, report-
er.
WELLBORN
The spring opening at Pleasant
Grove Baptist church was wonder-
ful and the decoration was beauti-
ful. The rostrom was a mass of
flowers, and the colors were rose
white, yellow, and green. Our
pianist, Miss Mattie Malone, was
absent. She was visiting relatives
in San Antonio.
Mrs. A: C. Daniel of Bryan fur-
nished the music. The program was
nice and timely.
Mrs. Lloyd (white) of A. and M.
college, delivered an address to the
mission women. Quite a number of
visitors was present. Money raised
was $76.40. Circle No. 3, Mrs. C.
E. Carter, was crowned queen.
, We regret the passing of one of
our young women, Mrs. Lillie B.
Banks. She left two small boys.
• Monroe Cheeks, one of our citizens
who has been ill for some time,
suffered a stroke last week, is re-
ported to be doing very well and
his daughter from Houston has come
to be at his bedside.
BAY CITY
Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Stevens, Mrs.
Willie Cooper, Mrs. Leola Boone,
and Prof. A. G. Hilliard were in at-
tendance on Friday night at the
Pledger High school county com-
mencement address was delivered
by our own Miss Grace Hayes.
Professors Nolan Stevens and J.
T. Bailey attended the closing pro-
gram of the Pledger primary grades
on Wednesday night at Pledger.
The program was under direction of
the teachers, Mrs. Nolan Stevens,
and Mrs. Nona Johnson.
On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and
Mrs. Kermit Holland entertained
their two-year-old daughter, Mar-
garet, with a birthday party. An at-
tendance were many of her small
friends and playmates.
Professor Hilliard's over-anxious
seventh grade “Midgets” this week
dropped a doubleheader to Pledger s
girls. The scores were 11-10 and
3-2, Pledger. Prof. Hilliard is pleased
with the team, and from all evi-
dence, Coach Wooldridge has spot-
ted some good varsity material.—
T. T. Bailey, reporter.
FARMERSVILLE
Sunday school was good at Mt.
Calvary Baptist church at 9:30 a.m.,
Superintendent Thomas was at his
post at 9:45 a.m., the teachers taking
charge of the clases.
At 11 o'clock, Pastor .Jackson
came with a wonderful sermon.
A Mother’s Day sermon was
preached by the pastor at 7:30 p.m.
Prayer service at 8 o’clock.
Hester Graves.
Mr. Glass of Houston spent Mo-
ther's Day with Father and Mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Glass, Mrs. Ida
Ford and Vivian Mae Ford of Waco,
were the house guests of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Ford.
The seventh grade play on Friday
May 12, was fine, under direction
of Mrs. D. A. Risby. Sunday, May
21, Sermon Sunday night at 8:15 at
Independent Baptist church by Rev.
C. Simpson; May 22, address by
Rev. W. R. Rector, Waco, 21 in
class, Millie C. Hammond, valedic-
torian, Bexnesee Thompson, saluta-
torian.
May 19, high school play, subject
“Wild Oat Boy." The members of
St. Paul M. E. Church sponsored
a miscellaneous shower Thursday
night. May 11 at the residence of
Mrs. James Woodley for Miss Bell
Dora Lacy bride-elect.
A short program was rendered,
afterwhich the bride-elect was pre-
sented with many useful gifts.
HAMMOND
Rev. P. C. Gray preached the in-
troduction sermon for the installa-
tion of Rev. Bob Canada. He preach,
ed from the subject "Come Out
From the Wicked." Sunday 14, was
a high day in Hammond, at Bethle-
hem church.
The services started Wednesday
night and will close Monday night.
May 15, with a banquet given in the
pastor's home.
KENNEY
Last week in Union Missionary
Baptist church a drive was con-
ducted for the purpose of sealing
the church. Rev. Stubblefield is the
officiating pastor.
Dock Bremby was laid to rest
Sunday in the Kenney cemetery,
leaving a wife, son, and many rel-
atives to mourn his loss. — Lizzie
Jackson, reporter.
WAELDER
Mt Eden News
Church was well attended Sun-
day with Pastor J. H. Sayles at his
post. The pastor preached a noble
baptismal sermon for the morning.
There were eight baptized and two
joined by Christian experience.
Save 7c for The Informer.—El-
roy E. Goode, reporter.
LA PORTE
Sunday school and B. Y. P. U.
were fine at Zion Hill.
The Mother’s Day program was
sponsored by the men of the church,
Bro. Adam Grey, master of cere-
monies. .
Deacon Jack Norton delivered the
opening address and was enjoyed
by all. The Southern Gospel Sing-
ers of Houston rendered several se-
lections, and was enjoyed by all.
Little Miss Mineola Thigpen sang
tenor with the local quartette. A
few of the visitors were C. B.
Baker, Crockett; Lyod Stewart,
Rev. W. C. Jamerson, Freddie Lem-
ons, Houston.
Miss Annie Smith of Houston is
the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Early Lewis.
Mrs. E. L. Brooks visited League
City Sunday.
George Lee, utility porter at
Prince Green Fishing Camp, is im-
proving from a serious attack of
lumbago.--E. L. Gross, reporter.
Mrs. Annie Davis has improved
greatly from her illness.—Reporter.
RICHMOND
Sunday School was held at all
churches at its usual hour with
superintendents at their posts.
Service ran high at 2nd Mt. Carmel
throughout the day. Pastor, officers,
members and visiting friends from
far and near met at the church at
2.15 where the sermon was preached
by Rev. Bind Wallace of Booth,
Texas. Then all formed a march
and were led to the banks of the
Brazos and three were baptized by
the pastor. Rev. L. C. Cunningham."
He preached an inspiring sermon
Sunday night from the subject “The
Necessity of the Cross." One was
addedd to the church. Rev. Jessie
Dickerson.
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Sherman
worshipped at 2nd Mt Carmel Sun-
day. The Mother's Day program was
under the auspices of the Sunday
School, Mrs. L. J. Ervin, superin-
tendent. The "New Hope, 5" was
present and gave several selections.
Rev. J. E. Jenkins, vice modera-
tor of Independent Association, con-
ducted a revival meeting at the Mt.
Carmel Baptist church; they report
a great success. ,
Mrs. Elizabeth Greenwood spent
the weekend in Houston with her
sister and friends. Miss Octavia
Thornton spent Mother’s day with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
T1 A CIIYAYNTIT
FASHION ETTE
(By HAZEL L. GRIGGS for ANF)
CHARM ENHANCED BY
CLOTHES SUITED TO
PERSONALITY
The elements of charm form a
triangle, according to certain motion
picture experts, the three points of
which are dress, beauty and man-
ner. Beauty in this case, they’re
careful to explain, is not perfection
of face and figure, but rather an
illusion of loveliness created by
careful handling of oneself through
self-knowledge and the use of deft
weapons. A natural, becoming make-
up of course,’is very important, and
dress is just as important because,
when a woman feels that she is
dressed correctly, she has an air of
confidence and spirit, which ex-
pressed together is a large part of
this quality we call charm.
Clothes are helpful to the per-
sonaUty, however, only when they
Powell.
Mrs. S. B. Swinson, primary
teacher of Routt Point School, car-
ried twenty children to the “Zoo"
in Houston last week.
Mesdames Georgia Swinson, Dar-
by and Katherine Robinson, teach-
ers of Frost Chapel school and pu-
pils enjoyed a motorcade to Gal-
beston Wednesday. ..
All the eight months rural schools
of the county closed Friday.
Mrs. M. P. Ross and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Westmoreland visited their
sister and aunt, Miss Arizona Flem-
enberg. * .
Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. S.
C. Ammons entertained Mrs. Birdie
Furlow with a delicious vegetable
dinner after which ice cream was
served. Those enjoying the dinner
with her were T. W. Bonner, Mrs.
Mattie Brewer and son. The delici-
ous repast was enjoyed by all.
KINGVILLE
' Little Girl Friendly club met at
the home of Mrs. Clara Fields, Fri-
day evening, 4:00 o'clock.
M. C. Jamison and nephew of
Yoakum spent Friday here on busi-
ness. He was accompanied by his
BIGGER BETTER
THE PURE.
7
SMARTS
TRESHING
CALTHFUL
WOUNcts5
A DIM
WILLIS
Sunday was pastoral day at St.
Thomas Methodist church. Rev. Ed-
wards preached a real, spiritual
sermon in connection with Mother s
Day. A program was given under
the direction of the Ladies’ Aid.
The closing week of Willis High
school was as follows: Wednesday,
night was class night. Friday night,
graduation exercises, with six fin-
ishing from the eleventh grade. Rev.
L. A. Thigpen delivered the class
address. Prof. Sherman (white) is-
sued the diplomas.
Mrs. Marceda Carpenter dedicated
flowers to her deceased mother at
St. Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and
Mrs. Dodson and Watson Lwis visit-
ed their mothers and grandmother
Sunday.
Mrs. Annie U. Green visited her
FREEPORT
First Baptist Church, Rev. C. H.
Jones, pastor.—At 9:30 a.m. model
Sunday school was held, with Rev.
G. L. Steward, superintendent. The
lesson was presented thirty minutes
by the teachers, and an instructive
review by the pastor.
At 11:30 a.m., devotions by the
deacons. Music furnished by the
choir. Our pastor filled our hearts
to the brim with a message on
“Working in God's Vineyard." ,
Rev. Steward offered prayer at
the vesper hour. The pastor set our
hearts in order with a spiritual talk
which was followed by an expres-
sion from all in the old-time way.
There was one accession to the
church.
We were hosts to the South Texas
Sunday School and BYPU Board,
the report of which you will find
elsewhere in this issue.
Please get a copy weekly from
Brother Joe Shepherd, agent; R. J.
Eagleton, reporter.
DENISON
The Progressive Art club met at
the home of Miss M. Thomas. The
meeting was called to order by the
president. Following the business
the afternoon was spent in playing
games. Cake and ice cream were
served by the hostess. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Miss O. Wyrick, Mable Keyes, presi-
dent; Corine Gibbs, secretary.
The Christian Sunshine club met
at the home of Miss Johnless Pettis.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Story, Mrs. C.
E. Smith, teacher, discussed the
subject, "Kept by the Power of
God,” Psalms 121, which was ably
! delivered and enjoyed by all. The
hostess served fried fish, cake and
Poly-Pop. All members were pres-
ent
Misses Robelia Cook, Jamie San-
ford, Gwendolyn Hudson and Lewis
Burton spent the week-end in Ok-
lahoma City. They reported an en
OAKHURST
The Sunday Schools were well
attended.
Mrs. Foots and Mrs. Jimmie Lee
Harris of Huntsville visited in Oak-
hurst with Rev. Wyatt, Sunday.
Rev. Blanks and his quartette mo-
tored to St. Olive Baptist church
where they played a speakable
part in the service.
HULL—DAISETTA
The Sunday School Convention
convened at Daisetta church on
May 5.
Friday night Mrs. Adams ren-
dered a program.
Saturday night Mrs. Hatcherson
and Scott Olive Four rendered a
program for the banner Daisetta
church. Many delegates from all
parts of the state were present.—
Lula Hatcherson, reporter.
ings, Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Murry Jackson
visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Jackson, Sunday.
Mrs. Marie Littleton of Houston
arrived Sunday to visit her mother
and granddaughter, Mrs. Leana
Phillips and Deloris James.
Mrs. Verna Gay and children
spent Mother’s Day with her moth-
er, Mrs. H. E. Davis.
Mrs. Evlyn Boswell of California
is visiting in the home of Mrs. Ari-
zona Flemings.—A. W. Winfrey, re-
porter.
BROOKSHIRE
Spying
Well, folk, is it a fact that Sun-
day night F. T. took Miss G. L. H.
home from church. Well, I guess it
is!
Watch out, J. A., because you like
to have lost Miss M. H. F.
Now, C. J. T., be a nice boy, and
I think you will keep Miss M. B.
KENDLETON
When this column reaches its
readers, examinations will be in
progress. The two busy days will be
Wednesday and Thursday. On Fri-
day night the senior class will en-
gage in its class day activities. A
play will be rendered and several
old dances will be revived. The
audience is in for a treat The high
school auditorium is the place.
The annual state convention of
the Church of God in Christ con-
vened at the local church. The
meetings began Thursday and con-
tinued through Sunday. Reverend
Leonard, popular minister, presided
over the entire session.
The question, “Which Is Right—
the Church of God or the Church
of Christ," was heatedly but intel-
ligently debated by Elder Leonard
and Sulton Johnson of Houston. The
huge gathering for this phase of the
convention could not be accommo-
dated at church and Powell Point
granted the use of its chapel.
Senior vesper service will be con-
ducted by the Reverend Pleasants
of Houston at three o’clock Sunday
afternoon. May 21. The seniors will
be banqueted on the night of the
23rd. The commencement address
will be delivered by Mrs. Banks,
wife of Principal Banks of Prairie
View, on Thursday morning May
25 at 11 o’clock. This will complete
Powell Point’s school year of 1938-
39.—L. A. Washington, reporter.
reflect an outward grace that char-
acterizes the wearer. They should
be selected with this idea in mind
and should not only suit the indi-
viduality of the wearer, but should
also enhance it, and cast an aura
of glamour around her. This means
that a woman should wear clothes
to suit her type whether she is
daintily feminine, sophisticated, in-
clined toward sports or a rigid con-
servative.
If she is the feminine type, small
and demure, milady may wear soft
colors, soft lines, little girl dresses,
basque waists .extravagantly . lace-
trimmed blouses, graceful pleats,
tucks, shirrings and saucy hats made
expressly for her. In everything
from her hostess gown to her dream
girl evening frock, she will be a
vision of feminine loveliness if she
conforms to her type end style of
clothes.
The sophisticate, a girl with lots
of dash, may be more daring. She
can wear trim suits with colorful
blouses, extreme dresses, evening
gowns that dare to be different,
swank jewelry and novel bags. In
fact, if she is true to her type, she
can do many things with clothes
that most of us would long to do
if only we could.
I The outdoor girl, a devotee of
sports, is at her best in the classics
—in topcoats, suits, dresses and hats,
and wears tweeds as though they
were made only for her. She should
adhere to trim lines in both street
and evening things, but may go in
for lots of color to vary her ward-
robe. Sports clothes are particu-
larly eye-filling this season, and the
sports enthusiast, with a little care,
may select as intriguing a ward-
robe as she may wish for.
This is just a sketchy idea of a
personality wardrobe, and you know
best what expresses you, of course,
but it is well to remember that
dressing to type is very important
in order to achieve a semblance of
that pleasing quality, charm.
Flush Poisons From
Kidneys and Stop
Settings Up Nights
OAKLAND
Church school was good at all
churches last Sunday, May 14th. A
wonderful Mother’s Day sermon and
program was the feature of the day
at Brown’s Chapel. A great time
was enjoyed by a large crowd. Vis-
itors from Houston who worshipped
at Brown’s Chapel were Mrs. Ruth
Isaacs, Mrs. Ida Glenn Warren, Mr.
SAN ANGELO
Mrs. E. M. Davis left Thursday
morning for Teague, Texas to be at
the bedside of her daughter, Mrs.
Ruble Wright who is to undergo an
appendectomy.
Dr. and Mrs. C. R Walker has
returned from a two weeks stay in
San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Austin of
Amarillo spent a while with her
aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ver-
non Stokes.
Mr. W. Rhodes was called to Pal.
estine, Texas to be at the bedside of
his mother.
Dr. and Mrs. A. Q. Shirley were
entertained left week in their beau-
tiful home, 214 W. 9th street for
Mrs. E. M. Cook, Miss Marie Tyler,
Miss Pauline Cook and Mrs. L.
Pierce all of Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Eddie Mae Cook and Miss
mother.
Mr and Mrs. Gilbert Jackson, -----------
Cunie Addison, Mrs. Laura Woodson, Marie Tyler are.the sisters ^^
Eda Small, Paul Jackson and his
lady friend were guests of Mrs. A.
Jackson and E. A. Martin on Mother’s
Day. All were supper guests of Mrs.'
L. A. Woodson on Sunday night.
Curtis Johnson visited his mother,
S. B. Garrett visited her father.
Mrs. Theola Lee Smith, Mrs. Inez
Moore Melonee and husband visited
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol
Johnson, Mothre's Day.
Evie Mickles and nieces viisited
A. Q. Shirley. Mrs. A. Q. Shirley
is the wife of Dr. A. Q. Shirley
whom the stork visited with a 10-75
baby boy, April 21, 1939.
Jack McGill has returned from an
extended stay in Indianapolis, In-
Everett Lewis.
Albert Turner of Galveston and
Harris Mims of Maynard were vis-
itors in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Jones.
Mrs. Ida Davis, Mrs. Minnie Miles
were the "dinner guests of Mrs.
Hattie Sanders, Sunday.
—M. C. Jones, reporter.
TRINITY
Sunday school was well attended
at all churches.
The Church of God in Christ ren-
dered a short, spicy Mother's Day
program Sunday night, after which
Reverend Johnson preached.
Sunday was pastoral day at the
M. E. church. Pastor Jackson was
joyable trip. ,
Miss W. Wyrick Pough has re-
turned after a brief vacation with
friends in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She
reports an enjoyable trip. ------- -— —ore
R A. Henry, head of music de- H. S. Stevens, and Elijah Stevens.
partment. TerreU High school, pre- Mr. and Mrs. Warren from Rung,
sented Lois Johnson in a voice re-
cital last Wednesday at Quinn
Chapel AME church. Lois, a student
and prospective graduate of Terrell
High, rendered 12 numbers includ-
ing Negro spirituals and French
a long time.
I see C. H. came to Brookshire
from Boynton and F. T. and N. E.
F. didn’t have a chance.
A. L. P. really enjoyed himself
Sunday evening, after getting off
from work.
I see the two famous girls, Miss
J. R. and T. T., are not famous any
more. Oh well, I guess they have
famous on O-U-T. -------------T —_
This is really a surprise to me. ers were at their posts. Prayer set
O. G. took Miss C. H. Home from ■5- “e" 444-
church.
W. P. C. had o swell time Satur-
day night. She and a pal, J. M. P.
take it away. Time out for that.
Miss M. T. is in town every day.
SHILOH-NORMANGEE
Sunday was a high day at Shiloh
Baptist church. Sunday school was
opened at the usual hour with sup-
erintendent in chair,- and all teach-
vice conducted by Sister Adda
Chambers and sister B. E. Cornish.
The mission sermon was preached
by Rev. J. A. Connor from Mt. Arie
Baptist church.—R E. Ouarless, re-
porter.
Be Healthier, Happier -
Live Longer
When you can get for 35 cents a
safe, efficient and harmless stimu-
lant and diuretic that should flush
from your kidneys the waste mat-
.ter, poisons and acid that are now
doing you harm, why continue to
break your restful sleep by getting
up thru the night?
Don’t be an EASY MARK and ac-
cept a substitute—Ask for Gold
Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules—Hgat
from Haarlem in Holland. GET
GOLD MEDAL—the original—the
genuine. Look for the Gold Medal
on the box—35 cents.
Other symptoms of weak kidneys ,
and irritated bladder may be back- •
ache, puffy eyes, shifting pains, burn-
ing or scanty passage.
songs.
Mr. Henry will present the a
capella choir in a recital Tuesday
night at Hopewell Baptist church.
All eyes are turned toward Ter-
rell High’s commencement exercises.
According to W. R. Wims, principal,
the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by Reverend Patterson,
Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. The com-
mencement exercises will be held
pastor of Hopewell Baptist church,
Wednesday, May 24, 8:15 p.m., Hope-
well church. The commencement ad-
dress will be delivered by Reverend
Caldwell (white), Denison. School
closes Friday, May 28. -
HUNTSVILLE
Thursday, May 11, Mrs. Sadie Jus-
tice had a grand opening of a pala-
tial cafe, with more than a hundred
guests present. A reward was of-
fered for the best name, which was
won by Richard Dyles, of the CCC
camp. It s icalled “Unique Inn.”—
Gertrude Kerry, reporter.
diana. s
Teachers that have been reelected
for 1940 at this writing are: Misses
M. B. Pullian, Z. Alexander, Jose-
phine Huctors and Miss K. V. Ful-
ton, Professors W. E. Pigford, E. W.
Smith and Prof. C. W. Hatcher.
Mrs. Jessie Mae Hemphill, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lott, has
returned from California to spend
Mother’s Day with her mother, Mrs.
E W. Lott on W. 7th street.
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Steveson
have moved into their new home on.
W. 9th street.
at his post.
Sunday was pastoral day at the
AME church. Pastor Robinson was
at his post. It was also pastoral day
at Mt Pilgrim, Rev. Spriggs, pastor.
Mrs. Ella Williams, Mrs. Addie
Strangby and Joseph Evans motored
from Houston to Trinity Sunday
morning and was accompanied back
to Riverside by Mrs. Alma Neal
and William Stubblefield for church
CALVERT
Sunday school was fine at all the
churches.
A Mother's Day program with ex-
cellent services was held at Bethel
Baptist church. Rev. C. Simpson
preached from the subject, “Chris-
tianity and Women." A fine spirit
existed. There were several out of
town visitors present. Mrs. Wash-
ington of Dallas, Mrs. Fuller of Re-
gan, and two other ladies of Bryan.
A poem was read by Miss Ester
Powell, composed by Mrs. Alber-
tine Robertson Canada in honor of
her mother, Mrs. L. M. Robertson.
At 3 o'clock Rev. C. Simpson
preached the "Wee Modern Maid’s”
annual sermon. C. Montgomery at-
tended the Embaimers meeting held
and to visit their mother. __in Houston. .
Texas.
Mr. John and Lula Sidney are
on the sick list, but are somewhat
improved at this time.
EAST COLUMBIA
Each year Mrs. L. R. D. Washing-
ton, instructor of the East Colum-
bia school, gave her graduates a
surprise.
She gave the graduates, Frankie
B. Woodson and Frank J. Diggs a
trip to Houston, Wednesday May
SHEPHERD
Sunday school was well attended.
Col. T. Lee, teacher of class four
in Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School,
was absent on the account of ill-
ness. Rev. I. C. Lindsey, pastor of
Second Baptist church was at his
post Sunday, it being pastoral day.
From Romans 8:37 he talked on
“Christian Conquest,” and at night,
he took for a text I Samuel 2:20,
subject. “Godly Motherhood.” Very
interesting messages were both of
them.
Dixon Junior Hi had its com-
mencement last week, closing with
graduating exercises Friday night
All teachers have been elected to
their respective places for the school
term of 1939-40.
Prof. N. L. Livingston motored
Saturday to Lovelady, Texas to
participate in a family reunion on
Mother’s Day.
18th.
The Angleton Court House was
the scene of a county-wide graduat-
ing exercise Friday night May 12.
It was a beautiful sight to behold
when the graduates from all the
elementary schools marched in
wearing maroon caps and gowns. A.
W. Jackson of Houston was guest,
speaker. A host of parents and
friends from East Columbia were
present.
The East Columbia school win
end its school year May 28.—Frank
Diggs, reporter.
Take it easy, Miss M. T.
I wonder why R. T. got off from
work Sunday evening and Master I
J. M. P. goes on in his place.
N. V. S., W. J., R T. and C. J. T.
had a swell time Wednesday night |
when they went to the park.
4 Wonder what L. L. P. is going to |
do? Miss Q. E. M. is back from |
P. V. C. Look out, D. L. P. ..
L. C. M. and Miss R. L. T. will
marry next.
O. L. D and E. L. D. are here
from Houston. Lookout, O. L. D.
take it easy, man.
Look here. Blue J. D. was driving
a ’39 wagon, Monday. — So long,
folks.—Intha Jackson, reporter.
MADISONVILLE
The Commencement exercises
were very much enjoyed by all. The
junior and senior graduates; Pre-
lude; Invocation, Rev. R. D. Davis;
Voice, "Just A Wearyin',” Dorothy
M. Carter; Valedictory, Flora Dean
Barrett; Address, Charles S. Pier-
son, Huntsville, which was very
much enjoyed by all; Voice, "O
Time! Take Me Back," Warren
Brown; Presentation of Diplomas,
Mr. Pierson; Presentation of Fifts;
Miss Acie Lee Barrett and Mrs. D.
E. Gooden; Remarks, Dr. McKay
(white); Benediction by Rev. R. D.
Davis; Recessional.
The citizens are very proud of
Miss Flora Dean Barrett, one of the
senior graduates, who made a year-
ly average of 93.6%, the highest in
the city both colored and white.
Rev. F. M. Barrett returned to
the veteran camp in Schulenburg,
GALILEE—NORMANGEE
Sunday school was well attended
Sunday with Superintendent J. A.
Norris at his post At 12:00 o’clock
Rev. J. E. Norris brought to us a
wonderful message, text, “Marvel
not that I say unto thee, ye must
be born again.” Mr. and Mrs. John
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Bell of
Bryan, Texas worshipped with us
Sunday. Also Mr. and Mrs. J. L
Pennick and children of Navasota
also worshipped with us. — John
Jacob Halloway, reporter.
Other girls
can have
LIGHTER
WALLIS
Thursday evening the canning and
demonstration class given at the J.
O. Williams High School was large-
ly attended. Mrs. Sawyer was assist-
ed by Miss Odes Raye Ammons and
Mrs. Jennie Belle Fosha. Twenty
club ladies and two Four-H club
girls of the Wallas club were pres-
ent. Out of town visitors were Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Anderson and Miss
L. Brown of Sealy, Texas. Miss
Vera Dial, home agent, Mrs. Pearl
Evans, Council president and Mrs.
John H. Williams of BellviUe. Tex-
as. The demonstration was enjoyed
by all that witnessed it.
The quilt made by the home dem-
onstration ladies, will be given away
Saturday evening at 4 o'clock.
Sunday morning “Mother’s Day”
programs were rendered at the va-
rious churches. Tributes of respect
were paid by all who witnessed the
programs. The president of the Col-
ony Missionary Society with her co-
workers presented their pastor with
a beautiful leather bound Bible.
Prof. J. T. Dean was business vis-
itor in WaUis Friday. Miss Carrie
L. Shelton is visiting in Houston.
Those spending “Mother's Day” in
Houston were Mrs. Nancy Shelton
and Mrs. F. J. Vick. Mrs. Hattie
Robinson is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Julius Woods.
The Wallis Soft Ball, boys defeat-
ed the Rosenberg boys Friday, but
the baseball game was lost to Ros-
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