The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1920 Page: 2 of 10
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OK ROCKDALE
Capital $T3.tH)0. Surplus and Profits. $20.§0«)
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OFFER
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StfMj *nd Service
The^ qualities possess in » n c1'
and you *r* cordially invited to
make use of them.
J F Coffield t J- O. Newton
DIRECTORS: A. P Perry .r.
Lon Hudson
T. D. Rountree
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B q> Laird of Cameron spent Sunday
in Rockdale.
Mi>s Doris Hutson is visiting His
week at San Gabriel.
Miss Ada Stevens is visiting home
folks here this week.
Mrs. Bill Alex Bonds was a Camer-
on visitor here last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Newton werre
\ isitors in Austin. Sunday.
Miss Lois Montague of Dallas, is
visiting relatives here this week.
Jamie Wallis made a business trip
to Georgetown the first of the week.
W. E. Kunath of Shiner, is visiting
W. E. Shubert and family for a few
days.
Miss Gertrude Harris returned Sat- j
urday from a visit ah Waco and other i
points.
Greetings from Mrs. Emmerson
Thweat? at Marlin declare the waters
are fine and her daughter, Mary, who
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Clyde Baldridge spent Monday in
Cameron.
Weaver Isaacs was here the first of
the week.
Ernest Coffield was a business vis-
itor in Waco Tuesday.
Gene Marshall of Marlin, was visit-
ing relatives here Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Loewenstein Sr.
are sojourning in Marlin.
Miss Manue -\oak and two nieevo
are visiting in Winchester.
Ira Perry of San Antonio was here
Friday and Saturday on business.
Harry Dipple of Houston, is visit-
ing his brother, Alfred Dipple, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Smith of ^a-
co, were visitors of relatives here
Sunday.
Mrs. J. Ludwig, accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Brandt, were
week-end visitors at the Gus Ludwig
SOCI AL .NOTES
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\ hsppv corterie of yoc-.g !"opV Mrs. H. L. Low <nee Miss Mabel j
chaperoned bv Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Urgent i. writes from her home at.
Quebe. enjoyed a picnic supper last Eminence. Ky.. for 52 more doses of
Wednesday night at Brushy Bridge. [The Reporter,
complimentary to Miss Brucks of
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Hondo.
She states that it is
almost as good as a letter from home
j and that she can not do without it.
Bridge Club
The Reporter is requested to an- j
nounce that Hor.. W. W. Hare, a prom- j
The Bridge Club enjoyed a m©stjinent iaWy*r of Temple, will speak
delightful morning Tuesday with Mrs. m the oourt house jmwn at Cameron j
Jule Coffield Jr. Always a charming at 8;00 0*clock Friday evening. Aug. I
hostess she excelled in that capacity _>7.h Mr Hare win sp*ak in tht. in_ |
on this occasion At the conclusion ot ,}f Pat M \\>ff f,,r Governor. I
five games. Mrs. R. L. Long held club, ,ui M th;< will bt, the iust ^Hy for *
high score anu wus awarded a lovely, Mr Neff to ^ heU1 in £he countv prior
handpair.ted nappy. Miss Irma Dun
nington was presented a
to the Primary Saturday, everybody
botde of js invited to be present and help to
Mary warden for high score among make this a rousing occasion.
the guests.
DIRECTORS:
Miss Lyda Griffin, of Texarkana,
In Honor of Miss Brucks Texas, is now in charge of the Ladies*
Miss Flora Sharp entertained two Ready to wear and Millinery depart-
tables of bridge players last Monday! ments of the Scarbrough 4 Hicks Co.
night, naming Miss Brucks. her guest. The Reporter representative, who
as honoree. called on her. finds her to be a most
After a number of spirited games, affable young lady, who is most
refreshments of chicken salad, sand- |ch..rming in her manner of displaying
wiches. sliced tomatoes, olives and and talking her wares, and we prv-
iced tea were served. Plate favors diet for her a most successful season
were miniature boquets of Maiden in Rockdale, as she comes very highly ; Wednesday.
Hair fern and pink geranium bios- recommended, both as to experience j Bartie
soms tied with tulle. Piano and Vic- and ability.
H. C. Meyer. Pres. J. S. Jacob. Vice-Pres Ira Perry. Vice-Pres.
THE CITIZENS STATE BANK
ROCKDALE. TEXAS
IT IS THAT W H1CH YOU SAVE
THAT COUNTS
Money comes easy—at times. At
other times it is hard to get. It’s not
what you make that helps you ovet
the rough places it’s what you HAVE
SAVED. Start a savings account with
H. C. Meyer
Ira Perry
A. E. Perry
E. B. Phillips
T. B. Kemp
H. H Camp. President
Gust Backhaus. Vice President
Fred H. Grave*. Cash <*
L. W S'wdgw. Asst Cash -
THE ROCKDALE STATE BANK
Rockdale. Texw
BETTER BUSINESS
The man who practices better bus-
iness methods, be he business man,
stockman or farmer, need not worry
about the size of his business, for it
will grow. Better business requires
conservative borrowing, ready assets,
constructive aid. We offer our patrons
just such a sen ice.
W. A. Coffield
H. H. Camp
DIRECTORS:
J. C. McCawley
Gust. Backhaus
E. A. Camp
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Methodist Church
C. W. Smith and family are moving
this week to Rails, Texas. Mr. Smith
has been a resident of good old Milam
for forty years and says he expects
to come back here to live some day.
They all do.
Mrs. Ida Blackburn returned Sun-
day afternoon from Alice where sh.-
has been visiting in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Wise. She will visit
here until September 1st when she
will leave for Waco where will
make her home with her daughter,
Miss Myrtle.
Preaching 11 a. ni. and S:I5 p. m.
Sunday School t>:43 a. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday 8:15 p.m.
Choir Practice Friday 8:15 p. m.
W. M. Society Monday 4 p. m.
L. H. McGEE, Pastor.
First Baptist Church
Preaching Service 11 a.m., 8 p.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Senior B. Y. P. U. 7 p.m.
Junior B. V. P. U. 7 p.m.
Prayer Service, Wednesday 8 p.m.
Ladies’ Meeting Monday 3.30 p.m.
Choir Practice Friday 8 p.m.
C. R. STEWARD, Pastor.
had her tonsils removed Wednesday . home on the beautiful Quebedeaux
is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Phillips of
Bremond Ranch, were shopping here
trola music was enjoyed during the
refreshments.
Sans Souci Club
One of the prettiest parties of the
season was that given on Thursday
morning when Mrs. Jule Coffield Jr.
entertained the Sans Souci Club. Bas-
kets and vas.es of bright colored flow-
ers were placed about the reception
rooms. Little Miss Lillian Wallis, as-
sisted by Master Tommie Coffield,
passed dainty score cards.
Four tables wi.re arranged for 42
and at the conclusion Mrs. Waliis
Paul held high score among the club • . . . .
members, ree.ivir.g- limreri. . *!.
clasps. For guest high score Mrs. H.
O. Quebe received a fern dish. The
table prizes, which were vases of
flowers, were won by Mesdames H t
C. Vance, H. O. Quebe. W. A .Coffie d
Robinson of W aco
spent Tuesday with her father. Will
.... . . . Robinson, here,
of this lovely new home. The weather ___
wa- leal, the hour. 5 t-> Krito. pleas ! Mr and Mrs. Rufus Graves of Li-
ant. and the twelve hostesses happy
to have their ninety guests who called.
Punch, daintily served by Mrs.
lac. werre visiting with relatives and
shopping here Friday.
Wallis Perry spent the week-end
with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ira
Perry, at San Antonio.
Mrs. C. G. Green visited friends
here last week while en route to
Huntsville from Austin.
Simms, on the front veranda, re-
freshed each guest, who gave into
the care of little Misses Fenora Meyer ;
and Billie Gaither her card, and was
greeted at the door by the reception |
line, compost'd of Mrs. Simms, the .
Club's officers and its erstwhile mem-
bers—one of whom. Mrs. C. G. Green, co, are guests in the home of Mr. and - relatives at Troup this week,
was in the city for a short visit.
AH along “the line’’ greetings were
cordial and hearty, and the short
farm.
Miss Bess Crosby of Tracy was vis-
iting and shopping in Rockdale last
Thursday.
Miss Fannie Lain! of Calvert, spent
Thursday and Friday last with Miss
Sophie Boone.
Mrs. Pearl Clement and Miss Pearl
Carter, Red Cross nurse for this coun
ty, were here Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graves and chil-
dren and Mrs. E. S. Loper, motored
to Taylor Wednesday.
Mrs. Joe Mitchem and children of
Oakwood.. were the guests of Mrs.
Harley Stone last week.
W. S. Arms and daughter, Miss
L. A. Baxter of McGregor, is now
agent at the S. A. & A. P. depot be-
ing checked in last Friday He has! Christian Church
moved his fa mil v from McGregor and
they now have rooms at the SAP Ho- ' „ R**ular services the 2nd and **»
tel. Mr. Baxter is well known here Sundays m each month. Rev E. D.
having served as agent for the Sap i Baniner, Minister. Sunday School and
prior to government ownership. Communion services every Sunday
_ : morning. Mr. Walter Smith, Sunday
The band boys netted the sum of ^ Superintendent. tf
$30.00 through the benefit nights last
week at The Dixie. The pictures fea-
Catholic Church
tured were “Let’s Elope” starring Regular services on the first Sun-
Marguerite Clark, and a comedy. "His ! da>' in each nionth at 9:00 a. m. Rev.
First False Step.” The band boys
furnished the music for the two
nights. Another benefit night is be-
ing planned for this coming week.
S. Spinneweber. Priest in Charge.
Misses Ruby and Ola Smith of Wa- Robbie Leone, are visiting friends and
for even in our little Rockdale, good
friends allow the lazy Southern Sum-
mer to prevent the frequent social
intermingling more evident in invig-
orating Winter-time.
Mrs. \\ . E. White and Mrs. Clarence
j Mrs. W. H. Fletcher.
Mrs. Roy Robertson and children
| of Rosebud, were guests in the Leon-
ard Isaacs home this week.
Miss Ella Alford returned Tuesday
from Temple where she spent a week
( visiting Mrs. J. W. Burns.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Long of Topeka.
Kansas, came in today for a few days
Miss Lillian Brucks returned to her
home in Hondo, Saturday, after a vis-
it with Miss Flora Sharp.
Misses May and Ruth Hensley are
with their aunt, Mrs. G. W. Glenden-
ing of Taylor for a two weeks’ visit.
Mrs. Bertram Camp. Mrs. Adolph
Taegel and Mrs. Leonard Wilson of
Thoriulale. were shopping here Tues-
and M~s-A- ca"owa-v
ministrations of Mesdames Trim Cameron, visited their mother and
Hale. Conn Isaacs and Bruce Gentry, grandmother. Mrs. M. E. Sterling, this
ed to their home at Temple Sunday
after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. M.
Calloway.
Misses Beulah Alford and Ruby
Lengert were visitors in the horn* of
Lee Crane at
ad. nut bread sandwiches, pimento
sandwiches, wafers and iced tea. pine-
apple ke l-n'am and who served a plate containing iced tea week.
Guests other than club members ,. , . , , „ , i ..
were- Mes H C Vane- W \ Cof- and sandwiches. A small remembrance; Mrs. C. H. Memro and Mrs. L. E.
h rt accompanying this was a card depict- Derrington left Saturday for Los An- Mr. and Mrs. Robert
2SMLt. M„.,t », Robin-! CKlomi. who* .b* ««l «.* j
Mrs. Marguerite .McCormick of Dal-
las, came in Sunday evening for a
wei k s visit with her brother, John
E. Cooke, and family.
Mr .and Mrs. Joe Coffield left last
Manuel Kestenbaum of Budapest,
Hungary, arrived last Thursday to
make his home with his father. John !.means.
Kestenbaum of this city. He is this
week visiting his uncle and aunt. Mr.
and Mrs. S. Kestenbaum, at Cameron.
Mr. Joha Kestenbaum expects the
rest of his family to arrive within
a months time to make their home in
Rockdale.
Preaching Notice
Preaching at Tracy Baptist church
on the 5th Sunday of August. The
public is invited to come and all mem-
bers are requested to be there by all
H. Y. P. U. PROGRAM
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Marsh are
touring in their Oldsniobile Peace
Maker, through Arkansas. Missouri,
Illinois and Iowa, and find the roads
in good condition and a most enjoyable
trip. Mrs. Marsh was formerly Miss
S le Hairston. They will spend sever-
al days with Mrs. Earl Adcock in Chi-
cago, then after a visit to Atlanta,
Iowa, will return to their home in Lit-
tle Rock.
Missionary Meeting—Opportunity
Leader—Ella Randle.
1. Our People—Clara Rankin.
2. Our Home—Johnnie Harris.
3. Community Spirit—Ina Mae
Hillyer.
4. This Means Adequate Church
Buildings—Rev. C. R. Steward.
o. Right Here We Need Intelligent
Life.—Ruby Ray Robinson.
Save money by buying galvanized
i wash tubs at the Rockdale Variety
Store. tf
MASONIC NOTICE
Stated communication Rockdale
Lodge No. 414. A. F. & A. M. Friday
August 27. 8 p. m. All Master Ma-
sons are invited to be present.
E. A. SWAFFORD, W. M.
Perry «£• Quebe carries in stock a
reat variety of chill tonics.
r„ , _ D , - r, , white blossom and bow of blue maline; ! their wuture home,
r* Tr£ • w ra^y, ! attention to the occ.,ion I Mr. E Awil, Harailto„
■non, and M,„ Inn. Porter. | by th, ing it bore-Thurrd.,- in S''he“
^ lU^' August, 1914-August,. Mre, Sophie Boone, who is ill at her
evteorates, ^ Conspicuous in the dining home in this city.
room was a large, iced cake resting, , r rw • t . , ,
—_ x -- — • » . <i •, ». ... . .. I J. L. Davis of I racy, and daugh-
Un August io. i»h, a.muat siaiui- nmiu iitrwers, un tne iace coverea am- . ... ,, , .
taneously with the inauguration of the j ing table, and surmounted by six c e ° *‘rt "II •
"I hurt-day
Reading Club
Sixth Birthday
World War. there was organized, by
eight ladies. “The Thursday Reading
Club.” This congenial number, now
increased to twelve and grown to the
dignity of a Federated Club three
years since, celebrated, on August
19th. 1920, at the residence of Mrs.
Ed Simms, its sixth natal’ day—the
occasion, too, being the social opening
large, blue candles. Passing, after
refreshments, to the guest room, the j
callers were greeted by Mrs. G. L.
Marshall, before saying their adeaux.
Victrola music, given by Misses
Rountree and Coulter, brightened the
entire afternoon, which will be re-
corded one of the most informally en-
■oyable affairs of the Summer-time.
and Myrtle of Tracy, werer shopping
and visiting here Monday.
Misses Thelma Edniundson and
Thursday for their home in Waco af-
ter a short visit with their mother,
Mrs. B. A. Coffield.
Mrs. Lottie Jacob of Houston, and
Mrs. W. A. Saunders of Dallas, came
:/y ■ -it
REMEMBER
We have the largest and most beautiful line solid gold jewelry ever
shown in Rockdale and cordially invite you to call. You will be de-
lighted to see this line of high grade jewelry.
Diamond Bar Pins, Diamond Brooches, Cameos, Brooches, Watch
Chains, Rings and Pearls. Also the new style wedding rings in White,
Green and Yellow Gold. Yours for bargains and a fair deal.
Douthit Jewelry Co.
The Home of Good Jewelry
At Perry & Quebe’s Drug Store
Irene Moody have returned from Bay- I in week for a two \veeks’ visit
lor Belton where they have been tak- with their mother, Mrs. Will Moody,
ing work at the summer school. Miss Dorothy Phillips, who has been
Mrs. Lillian Taylor and children re- i spending the vacation with her aunt,
turned Wednesday to their home at , Mrs- K J- Douglas, of Taylor, re-
Calvert. after a short visit with her turned to her home in this city Tues-
brothers, C. W. and L. W. Sledge. | da> -
Mrs. Mary Walker. Mrs. George Master Robert Lee Crane Jr. return-
Wallis and daughter. Miss Mary Ella i *d Sunday to his home at Rosebud,
fter a tw'o weeks’ visit with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J.
Alford.
Aftrr a txvo weeks’ visit with rel-
atives here Mrs. Bill Flake has re-
turned to her’home at McKinney, ac-
companied by her father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. W'. S. McDaniel, and her
niece, Miss Perle Hensley.
Mesdames Bill Alex Bonds, James
Watson and Misses Bassett, Kather-
ine, Winnie and Mary Lake Hender-
son of Cameron were in Rockdale
Thursday to attend the reception giv-
en by the Thursday Reading Club.
Wallis, came in Tuesday from their
I home in Austin for a visit here with
j relatives.
Mrs. B. B. Baxter is visiting her
sons, Dr. T. D. and E. F. Baxter and
their families in Chilton and requests
I that The Reporter be mailed to her
I during her visit.
Mrs. Gena Eads and son, Clyde, ar-
I rived from Houston for a week-end
visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Loper.
They returned Tuesday. Mrs. Eads
leaves Houston this week for New
Orleans where she will sail for New
York.
We have the latest styles in millin-
ery, in all popular materials. Why
not have a look at them ?
MRS. DORA POOLE.
The most complete stock of Edison
Electric lamps. Call for what you
want, we have it. Coffield Hardware
Company. 26-it
Bill
Modern Garage
at a Moderate
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Build yourself a Modern Garage to keep
your car out of the weather.
Bud weather will soon set in and are you
coing to let your car go to ruin out in it?
Why not build a proper house for it and
make your car last a season more?
Turner Lumber Co.
Everything to Build Anything
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Cooke, John Esten. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1920, newspaper, August 26, 1920; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth742608/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.