The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1947 Page: 8 of 12
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THE CITIZENS JOURNAL, ATLANTA. CABS COUNT*. TEXAS
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An elderly person most of all
needs income. Now, while
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you are able to earn, is the
time to assure an income for
the sunset years of life when
you will be unable to work.
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GLADYS MEARS
Rev. McKelvey filled his regular
appointment Sunday morning. He
brought a good message to a very
small crowd. If you were not there
you missed a good sermon. The
weather was bad. Those there
came in the rain. Well, why not?
We go to other places in the rain
why not come to church. Remem-
ber the pastor is always there.
We are sorry to report A. A,
Powell still ill. He appreciates
visits from his friends.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Warren's
home will soon be finished. They
hope to move in next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Powell
were week end visitors in home of
his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E.
Powell. Other visitors were Mr. &
Mrs. Jessie Brown.
Mrs. Cora Baucum spent Thurs-
day & Friday with her son Mr. &
Mrs. Lee Baucum.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Warren, Mr
and Mrs. R. G. Dupree, Mr. and
Mrs. H. L. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Rob
ert Dupree enjoyed a chitterling
dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Hunt and James, Wednesday eve-
ning.
Mrs. M. B. Hendricks, and Mrs
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H A T E V E R
a man's social or financial standing, religious belie/
or political convictions he is, in one respect, like
every other human being—he wants to honor a
departed loved one with appropriate funeral
services.
We serve every family, calling us, ivilh im-
partial consideration, bringing to each service,
regardless of its cost, the full benefits of our
abilities and facilities.
Edna Morton and daughters have
moved into their new home.
Bobby Joe Blaydes left last
week for the army. Our best wish-
es to Bobby Joe.
Little Miss Elizabeth Warren
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with her grand parents Mr. and
Mrs. J. P. Warren, Sunday after-
noon visitors were Phillip Warren
and son, Joe Wayne.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holland
were week end guests of her par-
ents Mr. and Mrs. Arden Heldt.
Some of the news came in last
week after it had been mailed —
sorry I didn't get it in. Send your
news early as we mail it Monday
morning. We appreciate you send-
ing it in.
OTarrell News
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VICE RENDERED ALWAYS REMEMBERED
Due to bad weather attendance
was off this week end at Baptist
church.
Visitors in Mr. and Mrs. Ebb
Lummus home Sunday were Mr. &
Mrs. Junior Lummus, two sons, of
Douglassville; Mr. and Mrs. A. C.
Douglass, Abb Douglass of Piney
Grove and Ora Land.
Miss Oneita SuttoW was week,
end guest of her aunt of Linden.
Lois Walls of Piney Grove spent
Sunday with Charles and Doyle
Land.
Remember next week end is reg
ular preaching day at the Metho-
dist church. We urge each mem-
ber to put forth an effort to at-
tend these services and you will go
away saying, "I was glad when
they said, let's go into the House
of the Lord."
Alton Clark of Texas City spent
week end with his family.
Mrs. J. W. Clayton and son Jim-
my Ray visited with Mrs. Erba
Land, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wilson of
Clarksville were week end visitors
of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Webb
Clayton.
Mr. Betts was operated on last
week in a Shreveport hospital.
Glad to report he is recovering
nicely. Hope he will be home soon.
Miss Ruth Clark is on the sick
list; We hope she will soon be well
Remember prayer services Sat-
urday night, SS Sunday at 10:00
o'clock at the Baptist church. Put
forth an effort; bring some one
with you.
Ora, Charles and Doyle Land
visited awhile Friday night with
Margie Lummus.
ootjglassville
Mrs. B. W. Swint, Reporter
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Everyone seems to have Christ-
mas in their bones and are look-
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This year more than ever
before Gifts for the Home
are in order. We, therefore,
offer the following sug-
gestions :
1 Philco Refrigerators
| Philco Radios
p Simmons Electronic
| Blanket
| Serta Tuftless Inner
Spring Mattress
FOR tVE^V
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Easy Washing Machine
Aladdin Table Lamps
Aladdin Floor Lamps
End Tables
Lamp Tables
Cocktail Tables
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EASY TERMS
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HEMENWAY-JOHNSON FURNITURE CO., INC
FREE DELIVERY!
ing forward to a Happy Christmas
Men's Bible class is planning
their monthly social on Monday
night the 15th in basement.
Sunshine SS class is planning
their Christmas social this Friday
evening.
Mrs. Joe Williams entertained
Mrs. Blanche Carlow, Mrs. Mattie
McCoy, Miss Maggie Williams,
Mrs. Viola and Lucille Swint, Fri-
day, for lunch. These ladies all
had birthdays on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday of last week except
Mrs. McCoy. A very delicious
lunch was served at noon and all
enjoyed the social in the after-
noon. Mrs. Hub Herrington was an
afternoon visitor. We wish these
ladies many more happy birthdays
The attendance at SS was low
Sunday due to the rain.
Members of WSCS will have
their last meeting for the year on
Dec. 15. A program will be pre-
sented and refreshments will be
served.
Members of OES attended the
meeting in Atlanta, Monday eve-
ning.
The SS members are planning a
pageant for Sunday evening.
Sulphur river seems to be on
another rise. It will be up to flood
stage on Thursday according to re-
ports.
Rutland Baker is visiting in Ari-
zona for some time.
Mrs. Earl Parrish has been on
the sick list this past week. Her
mother Mrs. Brooke of Linden has
also been ill, but is improving.
Bethlehem Baptist
Church News
Everyone in Bethlehem commu-
T. J. HOPKINS
Memorial Studio
ATLANTA, TEXAS
MARK EVERY ORAVI
—Write or Phona D —
REMOVED FREE
Within 40 Miles
DEAD HORSES, COWS,
AND CRIPPLES
Texarkana Rendering Plant
Phone 883-W (Phone Collect)
If no answer, phone 3158-R
Houston Edwards
INSURANCE AGENCY
FIRE, TORNADO. nTTROLARY
AUTO, BUH*DER'0 RIflK, BONDS
PHONE 39
DaVerne Bldg., East Main Street
nity that loves God and wants to
do something for him, come to
all services this week end, SS,
preaching and TU, Sunday night.
Remember this year is coming to
a close. We need to make every
service count for the Lord. Are we
satisfied with what we have done
for Christ as this year comes to a
close? If not, then don't fail —
come out and worship with us. We
need you and God needs you. What
will you do about it? Can anyone
worship God for you? Come, bring
someone with you. Let us have the
house of God filled every service
Sunday.
Erba Land, Pastor
Courtland Singing
Sunday night, Dec. 14th, is reg-
ular singing night. We are look-
ing forward to this being the best
singing yet. We are expecting sing
ers and quartets from other places
Everyone has a special invitation
to be present and enjoy this feast
C. D. RUSSELL
Auto Glass Shop
Back in old location on Shreve-
port highway, near Dodd
Mattress Factory
LET US PUT GLASSES IN
YOUR CAR BEFORE COLD
WEATHER
All Work Guaranteed
of singing. Remember, Sunday nite
Dec. 14th.
FOR SALE! ~
Plenty of Good Eggs
Wholesale and
Retail
B.F. JOHNSON
Grocery & Market
For City or Bottled Gas
$189.50
Installed
Newt Now on dtaplajr!
Extra feature#!
40" Kalnmaaoo
Dartmouth" divided
top gas range gives more room to
cook. Big 18" Thermagic oven -12 to
35% larger than most ovuna. i'"••-talon
oven heat control. Flame-Hoy
One-pu. Uniflow Top. Fvoonr.j
drawers. All-welded framo.
rlatol" Model
with United Top
Samo high Kalamazoo
OualMy —economy oficod
Dilute Waahlng
Machine. Model
Bllicieul. sal* Only
$139.95
Home Appliances
By
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We have just received a carload of these Ranges for
immediate delivery. Give the Family a new Stove!
GROGAN SUPPLY CO.
HARDWARE DEPT.
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YOU TIME, WORRY AND MONEY
You'll get an extra thrill out of driving this
winter when you keep your Ford running "like
new" again. And only Genuine Ford Service
gives you tliis important 4-Way advantage o£
1. Ford Trained Mechanics
2. Factory-Approved Methods
3. Special Ford Equipment
4. Genuine Ford Parts
WINTER LUBRICATE
FLUSH AND FILL RADIATOR
WITH ANTI-FREEZE
LEON BLAKEY MOTOR CO.
— Atlanta, Texas
Sales — FORD — Service
Phones: 72—27
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Harrell, D. P. The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1947, newspaper, December 11, 1947; Atlanta, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth348187/m1/8/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Atlanta Public Library.