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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR ALL THE PEOPLE________
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THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1934_______________
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MEXIA
NORMANGEE
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By Robert B. McBay
Mexia.—Well attended services
were -held at the churches Sunday,
April 15. A very fine program was
rendered by the Ladies Art and
Study Club at the Antioch Baptist
Church Sunday night. On the fol-
lowing Friday and Saturday after-
noons, an excellent exhibit was shown
by the club members at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pollock. Rev."
D. Edwin Johnson, pastor of Antioch
Baptist Church, was attending a meet-
ing held in Shreveport, La., during
the past week and was out of the
city Sunday. His pulpit was well
filled by Rev. Jim Harris. Mr. and
Mrs. L. J. Dawson of Wichita Falls,
visited relatives in the city the past
week. The County and District In-
terscholastic League meets of Lime-
stone and Freestone counties proved
to be great successes with many per-
sons present at both meetings. Fifth
and sixth week examinations are com-
pleted at Dunbar High School and the
students are again hard at study.
Read The Informer.
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By Perry Johnson
Normagee.—Sunday school at Chap-
el Hill Baptist Church was well at-
tended despite the rainy weather of
last week. Miss Bertie Baker and
Mrs. R. L Pope put the program of
the BYPU over Friday night and
Saturday night. They are good en-
tertainers. The 4-H Club boys met
Wednesday night Ben Mott and lit-
tle Willie V. Terrell are on the sick
list Prof. W. A. Parver, Prof. E.
W. Tarrow, Mrs. L C. Tarrow, Mrs.
Alice Tarrow, Miss Arnie B. Jones,
Miss Era Lee Thomas, all from Mid-
way were visitors Sunday at the home
of Mrs. Etheline Terrell. Save five
cents and get the paper when Perry
calls, also J. P. McAdams. Mrs. Pin-
nie Green is on the sick list
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WOODLAND
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By Brice Carter
Woodland.—Services well attended
at Bethlehem Baptist Church Sunday,
Rev. F. D. Iglehart preaching a soul
stirring sermon with Rev. Bill Price
of Dallas visiting. Rev. T. F. Fer-
guson, P. E., held his 3rd quarterly
conference at Smith Chapel. Serv-
ices were good, Rev. H. G. Gilford,
pastor, is able to be out after a short
illness. Rev. L. C. Graves of St.
John A. M. E. Church and several
members were present in the after-
noon and preached a wonderful ser-
mon. Mrs. Elizabeth Freeman is in
Coolidge at the bedside of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nancy Carr. Mrs. Nina
Jones of Wortham is visiting her sis-
ter, Mrs. Della Bluitt. The District
Interscholastic League at Woodland
School has just closed with Woodland
winning many first places.
FORT WORTH
ROSENBERG
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By Miss Ida Belle Amboree
Rosenberg.—High 11 o’clock serv-
ices at both St Luke arid! Smith
Chapel. Sunday night service was
uncompromising. Rev. T. J. Silas
preached out of his soul to a house
which was filled to capacity. Miss
Doris Jinning left Friday evening for
Houston returning Sunday evening.
Mrs. Etta Mae Parker entertained a
few friends with a party Friday night.
Rev. H. Evans preached his first ser-
mon Sunday at the Nazereth Baptist
since his election. A group from the
A. W. Jackson Hi School left Wed-
nesday for Prairie View to the state
meet. Mrs. Vanity T. Daniel is back
on the sick list. Mrs. Bob Johnson
and husband accompanied by John
Snell and Miss Willie Mae Bell made
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Johnson and Miss Bell. Dan Mayber-
ry is very ill. Mmes. T. L. Davis, -
G. E. H. Huff and Chas. Porter were -
visitors in Galveston Sunday.
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By G. T. Willis
Fort Worth.—Mt. Pisgah S. S. was
opened at 9:15 by Supt. R. T. Davis
and all superintendents and teachers
were at their posts, an attendance of
274, class work was very inspiration-
al and the review by the pastor was
indeed very helpful. Morning services
began immediately on adjournment of
S. S. with Deacons Moore and Kee-
see conducting devotions. The pas-
tor used for responsive reading the
theme “A Hero of Faith,” and we
were made to feel the power of the
Holy Spirit burning within from the
powerful argument. At 6:15 the BYPU
was opened by Sister Carrie Abel
who led in song service and all hearts
were made to feel glad. A very ele-
gant program was rendered by group
8, under the direction of its group cap-
CAMDEN
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By Miss Freddie Robinson
Camden.—-The executive Sunday
School board of the Shiloh District
held at Lilly Island Baptist Church
was successful, both spiritually and
financially. Pastor Molett and the
members of Lily Island put forth ev-
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By E. Smith
Weimar—Sunday, April 22 was a
big day at St James. The American
Woodmen’s camp of this city turned
out with Schulenburg camp. Mrs.
Daniel White and husband are proud
of the arrival of their new son. The
Women’s Club met last Wednesday
night at Mrs. Estella Ward’s with 20
members present All had a fine time.
Our honorable mayor is on the sick
list The Columbus Giants were visi-
tors in the city Sunday playing our
club a wonderful game. Our team
won 5 to 2. We are in position to ac-
commodate out of town clubs for
games. First game, Weimar paid
Eagle a visit Score: Weimar 15, Ea-
gle Lake 4. Eddie Smith is manager.
TEXAS CITY
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NOTICE TO AGENTS
The Informer management would
appreciate it very much if those of
you who send stamps for your papers
would send Two-cent and One-cent
stamps for the next four weeks. Af-
ter that you can send part in Three-
cent stamps, part in Two-cent stamps
and part in One-cent stamps.
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Calvert-Sunday was a beautiful 1
day. Many were seen in their beauti-
ful spring frocks on their way to
. church. The pastor of Bethel Baptist
church. Rev. J. P. King, preached a
powerful sermon to an appreciative
audience. Revival began Sunday morn-
ing. The revival at St. Paul M.) E.
Church was quite a success. The spir-
it ran high each night The junior
church of St Paul M. E. Church is |
doing good work under the super-
vision of Mrs. Ada Lacy. Friday eve-
ning, they had an interesting debate,
subject, “Resolved that Sunday school
is more beneficial than public school.
After the debate and regular devo-
tional service, they were served delic-
ious ice course. Wise Robinson and
brother, Tenolia of Marlin, were in
the city Saturday. Rev. R. H. Howard
of Bryan was seen on the street The
Lucky Eleven Club met at the home
of Mrs. E. Woodard, Esther Powers
is president, Maude E. Sperlin, sec-
retary and Lenora Spigner, treasurer.
Mrs. E. Woooward is instructor. Mrs.
Effie Biggs is spending her spring va-
cation in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. G.
Woodard and Ruth Marshall of
Hearne, spent Sunday visiting rela-
lives and friends. Mamie B. Williams
and Helen Yepps, students of the C.
C. H. S. won second place in the jun-
ior spelling at Prairie View. Mrs. D.
A. Risby, W. B. Johnson, R. A. West-
brooks and W. G. Spigner accompan-
ied the students to Prairie View.
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BAY CITY
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By Charley Lucas, Jr.
Bay City—Mother Zion had a very
inspiring and far-reaching baptism
sermon bye the pastor, Rev. C. H.
Browne, after which many were cra-
ried to the water and buried in bap-
tism. The Bay City Christian Church
was entertained by one of its Nation-
al officers from St. Louis, Mo., April
16. Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy, who
made a very enjoyable and inspiring
lecture. Following the lecture, a de-
lightful course was served. After
everything was over, Mrs. Bracy left
for the next stop, Houston. Miss Del-
cenia Smith and Elmita Barnett re-
By Elmer Sanders
1 Texas City—Joe Weaver returned
from Nacogdoches bringing his moth-
er, Mrs. M. Weaver, back who has
been there visiting relatives for sev-
: eral months. The musical entertain-
ment at the schoolhouse Monday night
was a gala affair. Miss Gabrilene
Garr received her diploma as a grad-
uate of the musical class taught by
Mrs. Wallace, Galveston. Rendering
selections on the program were little
Misses Miria Lewis, Willie Mae Hall,
Willetta Brooks, Mamie Weaver, Lu-
cile Martin, and Dorothy Rice. Mr.
and Mrs. Stevenson returned from
their trip to New Orleans and Beau-
mont. Mr. Stevenson’s brother and
son returned with them. Mrs. Laura
Burse and Charlie Wells who have
been on the sick list are up and out
again .Mrs. Leola Kelly of Galveston
was in the city this week visiting her
brother and sisters. The Art Can-
ning Club met last Friday at the
home of Mrs. Nettie Wilson. Earl
Green spen the week end in Houston.
Prof. and Mrs. G. B. Sanders, Pink
Williams, Lewis Gardner, Sr., Lew-
is Gardner, Jr., and Cuney Armstead
attended the State Meet at Prairie
View Thursday. Rev. E. C. Gibbs, Dea-
cons Pink Williams and Bates went to
Galveston Sunday evening. Rev. Gibbs
preached for Rev. Brown.
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HEMPSTEAD
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By Miss P. I. Kilpatrick
Hempstead—Services at Bethlehem
M. E. Church on last Sunday were
well attended. The congregation is al-
ways eager to hear Rev. Jackson de-
liver his wonderful sermon. Last
Tuesday night, Rev. Waters, pastor
St. Peters Baptist Church, preached
at Bethlehem. The Ladies Aid Society
is still alive and doing good work.
Women’s Home Mission with Mrs.
Mary Moore as president is also find-
ing plenty of good work to do. The
Parent Teachers Association is very
active in helping Principal Luter put
over his farm house project. When
completed it will be something for
the Negroes of this county to be
proud of. Co-operation will put over
any project
turned from Cuero Thursday. It seem-
ed to have been a pleasure to them
to meet old friends and relatives. Mrs.
Myrtle Tolbert of Houston is in the
city visiting her sister, Mrs. Mable
Stredit. The Nathaniel Dett Choral
Club is sponsoring a recital at the
City Hall Friday night April 27,
sponsored by the Young Women’s
Circle Methodist The Hilliard High
Athletes made a wonderful showing
at the State Meet which was held
at Prairie View College, April 19.
Some of the athletes mentioned are
Roby L Jackson, Eaton McHenry,
Grey, and Alniece. Six medals and the
individual trophy were brought back.
The events that were won are: 3rd in
440 Eaton, 2nd and 3rd in the mile
relay, 1st in broad jump, 2nd in the
100 yard dash, and 2nd in the 220
yard dash by Alniece, who won the
individual trophy. Bay City Tigers
lost to the Pledger Wildcats 6-5.
Don’t miss a single copy of The In-
ery effort that the visitors’ stay would
be a pleasant one. The following
Camden folks worshipped with Good
Will Baptist Church, Lufkin, Sunday:
Mmes N. M. Hood, Pearl Lewis, Myr-
tle Denman, Willie Williams, O. M.
Kinman, Irma Robinson, Emma Pat-
ric, Miss Millie Session, L. W. Wheel-
er, N. C. Bowman, A. Wells, Clar-
ence Turner, Chas. Calloway, H. W.
Calloway, N. Y. Malone, John Purcel,
Sol Sahilton, B. Patric, B. T. Robin-
son and Leman Carter, Mmes. Ollie
Wheeler and Charity Kind are Hous-
ton visitors. Mrs. Bertha Purcel and
daughter, Teressa, are visiting in Leg-
gett and Livingston for a few days.. - - .
The Camden baseball team lost its to fill the pulpit with a burning mes-
oOo
By J. E. Jones
Hempstead—Mt. Corinth was hon-
ored by having one of her own sons
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BRENHAM
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By E. J. Moore
Brenham—Mrs. Sallie Howard
Wharton has returned home after
SOMERVILLE
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Somerville—Rev. J. B. Brown, pre-
siding elder of Yoakum District,
preached two wonderful sermons. The
Amiote oPatda their NuT EAAGE:
giving Sunday, April 22, at Mt. Cal-
vary Baptist Church. Lawyer Wells
made some wholesome remarks. Prof.
E. Smith and his Agricultural boys
motored to Prairie View Wednesday
to attend the judging contest Robert
Barton won the honors for S. V. High
by winning two prizes in judging eggs
and hardware tools. The visitors to
‘ BOOTH
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By Mrs. M. E. Wallace
Booth.—Services for Sunday school
and church have been hindered by
rain for two Sundays in succession.
We are still looking forward in hope
that cooperation of each one will
make the program a success. The club
and public school work is still to be
commended. Accomplishments in the
various - activities speak for them-
selves. The New Bethel Church and
pastor, Rev. T. H. Robinson, have on
a soul saving meeting. The great
missionary of the church is here. The
Informer is still gaining. Ernest
Clark is sure to pay for five copies
in advance. Another son has been
born to Rev. Randle and wife, who
have a splendid family of 9. Mrs.
Emma Mackie motored to Houston
with friends.
BEEVILLE 1
2nd game Sunday when Fostoria won,
9-6.
tain, Mrs. Lula Ed mon, taken from
the subject "Christ is Revealer.” The
night services were largely attended
and were again blessed with another
powerful message from the pastor,
taken from Rev. 21 :l-5, theme "Is the
Object God Set Before us worthy of . . u m
our effort?” The church is again rie View Thursday, April 19, with
coming to its own and financially ii
growing by leaps and bounds.
KERENS
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D. J. Hervey
Kerens.—The vocational agricul-
. tural boys returned home rom Prai-
WALLIS
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By M. Idana Hastings
Wallis—A revival conducted for the
past week at Evans Chapel. Rev. Mit-
chell visited the school delivering
words of encouragement to students.
Baccalaureate sermon will be preach-
ed promptly at 11 o’clock by Rev. E.
H. Branch of Rosenburg; Wednesday
night, the primary and intermediate
program will be held. Thursday night,
the graduation address by Hon. J. W.
Rice of Houston, an orator of promi-
nence and an outstanding fraternal
leader. Be on time. The P.-T. A. will
serve barbecue each day. Baseball,
Wallace vs Powell Point. Come early.
plenty good news. D. J. Hervey won
6th place in rafter cutting and M. J.
Jordan won 3rd place in egg judging.
This made everybody in Kerens feel
good for their boys to go ver 200
miles and judge against 800 boys and
win. The New Hope Baptist Church
witnessed another high day Sunday,
April 22. The service was splendid
both day and night The BYPU was
opened at the usual hour and was
well attended. S. Ware, the president,
carried it out in no small way. The
Prenston High School closed Friday,
April 20. The Junior and Seniors of
Kerens High School had their ban-
quet April 27. Everybody came out
looking gay.
sage in the person of Rev. Brother
M. M. Pierson. So well did he deliver
his sermon that when he had finished
the whole church rose and gave Rev.
Pierson a glad hand shake. Few would
have dreamed that this little boy of
a few years could have been able to
deliver such a wonderful sermon, but
some knew his ancestors and realized
that he was a chip off the old block
Brother Jack Owens, one of the old
citizens of Waller County, died last
week and was buried Monday from
Wyatt chapel. Bagie Chattam of Ea-
gle Lake was in Hempstead this week
to witness his daughter, Juanita’s
School close. Glad to have Mr. Chat-
tam in Hempstead. George Chester of
St Louis, Mo., but formerly of Hemp-
stead, was here visiting friends.
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CORRIGAN '
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Corrigan—Prof. and Mrs. L T. Al-
len, Misses Mozell Roland, Marine
Spillie, Lilly Mae Redd, and Lissie
Mae Wanzo, S. D. Hulett and T. C.
Rawls, motored to Prairie View
Thursday. Misses Lillie Mac Redd
and Marine Spiller were dinner guests
of Mrs. L. T. Allen Sunday for their
victory in spelling in the District
League. Rev. W. D. Lewis, the Dis-
trict Superintendent of the Methodists
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motored to Lufkin Sunday. A group
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morning. Miss Mozell Roland was the
dinner guest of Miss Hazel Woods.
Bud Taylor was the guest of Miss
Esther Tolbert. A meeting was spon-
sored by the Church of God in Christ
last week. Johnny Moss was the guest
of Mrs. Ella Stokes Sunday morn-
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By Gracie Bell Rape
Beeville—I am asking everybody
that is taking The Informer to ask
another friend to take it. Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Davis and others motor-
ed to San Antonio to the battle of
flowers. Mrs. Estell Brown is home
Prairie View from Somerville to at-
tend the Interscholastic League
Thursday and Friday were Mrs. N.
Boyd, Misses Olivet Teague, Novelete
Boylen, Ruth Brown, Evelyn and L
D. Fleming, Thelma Lott,*Mrs. A. M.
Wilson, Prof. and Mrs. Smith, Miss
B. E. Lott, H. B. Spriggins, B. T. ........______________„
Washington, E. M. Anderson, E. Grif- from Houston with a broken leg. Lit-
fen, W. Smith, M. Jackson, Miss L.
E. and Melvin Pennington.
spending the week here at the bed-
side of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Arn-
wine. Her condition is somewhat im-
proved. Mrs. Florence Bradford and
Mrs. Lillie Monroe have returned
from Hempstead where they visited
Mrs. Birdie Kilpatrick. • The seventh
grade class of East End High school
gave a party at the residence of Jim
Hubert Wednesday night, April 18, and children have come home to spend
honoring Miss Gladys Randle and Ro-
bert Scott. They have been chosen as
king and queen of the school’s annual
field day. Ed Taylor Bellville, a retir-
ed farmer, was a visitor here Satur-
day looking for a suitable location
with a view to making his future -—,, — ---------,—
home. There are himself and wife on- citizens who accompanied the children
ly and he says it is time to retire, were Prof. and Mrs. Joe Robinson,
Mrs. Rosie Harris recently was grant- Misses Margaret Williams, Lottie C.
ed a divorce from her husband, Frank Watkins, Georgia Davis, Mrs. Grace
Harris. She was also given complete Jone's, Mr. and Mrs. French Woods
possession of all the property. Her and Willie Dillard. Some of those who
former name has been restored,Mrs. —Ind ° 4-4 4 J ' 4- D-sit-
Rosie Hopkin. Mrs. Mabel Love, Gal-
veston, wife of the late T. H. Love,
spent the week end here visiting rel-
atives. Mrs. Hattie E. Sharp, teacher
in the Giddings High School, spent
the week end here at home with her
husband. Mrs. A. B. I. Estelle, one
of Brenham’s popular rural teachers,
spent the week end at home. Little
Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Lacy, pas-
tor. has begun a protracted meeting.
By Silva Matthews
Schulenburg—All churches were
well attended. The drama staged at
the high school enjoyed by all. Prof.
Thompkins and teachers attended the
State meet at Prairie View. Sam De-
pree was funeralized April 19, age
84 years. He leaves two daughters,
one son and a host of relatives and
friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John
Wesley Flowers, a boy. Mrs. Paul
Miller, Minnie Mae Judson, Mrs. Fre-
da Williams and Mrs. Melvin Brown ...... ...... _ ........... ..........
and others visited the Battle of Flow- Charley Hickey, a prosperous farm-
ers at San Antonio. The Schulenburg er, was # visitor here Saturday, also
Baseball Boys played their first garne farmer Jim Coleman of the Burton
Sunday, April 15, crossing bets with community was among Saturday’s
Flatonia. The score was as follows: visitors. * *
Schulenburg, 13, Flatonia 7. Mrs. Es- ------------------
tella Matthews has returned to Hous- SMITHVIT I P
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COLUMBUS
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By M. L. Toliver
Columbus—Mrs. M. A. Freeman
the summer. The teachers and stu-
dents of Columbus High School were
quite successful at the State Meet at
Prairie View April 19. Contestants
winning prizes were. Little Miss Inez
Clayton, J. B. Forterson, Willie Lee
Alley, and Andrew Hill. Some of the
tie Miss Juanita Billups is with Mrs.
Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ross, this
city are to be complimented on their
new home. W.------— -
Canada, Mrs. Doris Hodge and others
were visitors in Mathis Sunday.
Mrs. W. M. Davis, Mrs. Effie Ross,
Mrs. Cloma Stone and Elvoria New-
ton, are on the sick list. Miss Gra-
 cie Bell Rupe____tin
Thursday night. Save your nickles
for The Informer:
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rs. Joe Robinson,
visited San Antonio during the Battle
of Flowers were Misses Mattie Lee
Axel, Wennona Hill, Ruby Mitehell.
Alzuma Dawson, Shellie Carter and
John Axel. Prof. Kemp also accom-
panied his children to Prairie View.
Mrs. Tommie Ashton is getting along
nicely with her sprained ankle and
also Mrs. Gail Stallion who were hurt
in a car accident a few weeks ago.
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AA Rladder Trouble Smithville—Sunday and church ser-
And Diadder ITOuPl vices were well conducted. Two rep-
Here’s one good way to flush resentatives of Smithville High School
harmful waste from kidneys and stop who wents to Prairie View for the
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Capsules—a splendid diuretic and
stimulant for weak kidneys and irri-
tated bladder. Besides getting up
nights, some symptoms of kidney
trouble are backache, puffy eyes, leg
cramps, and moist palms, but be sure
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State Interscholastic meet, won. Miss
Rosie Hart won single tennis, H. L.
Hubbard won first place in pole vault.
In the 440 yard dash, Elbert Kel-
lough won second place. J. W. Hub-
bard was awarded third place in the
880 dash. The male N. F. A. quar-
tette won third place. Miss Mable
Weddington won second place in home
decoration in home economics. Mrs.
W. T. Howell had as her dinner guest
Sunday, Mrs. Lena Caldwell. Mrs.
Bessie Williams gave a dinner Sunday
honoring her husband and father, El-
liott Williams and Gus Hollis. Invit-
ed guests were Misses M. E. Jones,
B. L. Craft, M. E. Williams, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Cald-
well, Charlie Triggs. Out of town
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman
Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Moore
and Mrs. P. M. Murray, also Mrs.
Joyce Noland and daughter, and Mrs.
Frank Franklin.
Remember the 2c and le Stamps!
By Mrs. I. N. Taylor
Hearne—Blackshear High School
Notes. The state meet was held at
Twenty representatives were sent to
Prairie View, April 18, 19, and 20.
from our school accompanied by
Principal H. D. Farris, Coach L. C.
Thomas, and Mrs. M. L. Taylor. They
won in the following events: First
place senior spelling: Mildred Riley,
and Everon Polk. First place arith-
metic: Elmer Coleman and Lillian
Malone. First place essay writting:
Helen Williams; first place run-
ning broad jump, Fred L. White, sec-
ond, Discus, Leonard Dunn. Second
Pole Vault, Waddell Banks; second,
220 yard dash, Fred L. White; third,
440 yard dash, Lerenze Miles. The
popularity contest held Tuesday at
our school was a success. The amount
raised was $34.35. The ones raising
the highest amount were: Miss Helen
Williams, first; Hazel Johnson, sec-
ond; Willie Louise Sims, third; Sue
Addie Coleman, fourth.
LEGGETT
Remember the 2c and 1c Stamps!
CORPUS CHRISTI
By Mrs. R. M. Mack
Leggett—Sunday School opened on
time with Supt. Knighton presiding.
At 11:30 prayer service was conduct-
ed by the officers and the sermon by
Rev. Brown. BYPU met at 5, with the
president in charge and the sermon
by Rev. Brown. The club of which
Mrs. Frank Carrington is captain,
sponsored all services Sunday and
Sunday night Mrs. Angie Morgan,
of Houston was here on a short visit
Remember the 2c and le Stamps!
Corpus Christi—Members of the ______-_________..__
Ministerial alliance entertained the Friday. John Everage has been very
boys of the city who were active in ill, but is doing nicely. Mrs. Sam F.
the “clean-up” campaign during Ne-Davis, a good gardener, planted 6
gro Health Week, Tuesday night at rows of her favorite beans, but was
the Congregational Church. Rev. W. successful in digging and finding
A. Bunder of the First Congregation- every one when she learned that the
al church, broadcasts over KGFD sign was Taurus instead of Twins,
every Monday and has been doing so
for more than a year. Lloyd G. Whit-
ley, son of Mr. and Mrs. L G. Whit-
ley, broadcasts pipe organ music over
the local radio station from the Me-
thodist Church, white, one night each
week. Lloyd performs with much cred-
it. Mrs. Effie Callahan and her son,
Prof. J. N. Callahan motored to Aus-
tin this week to be present at the
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Remember the 2c and le Stamps!
By C. L. Redus
Palestine—Miss Novelia Gray is in
Houston where she will spend a short
time. Mrs. Gertrude Pennell of Okla-
homa City left for home April 21.
The Hon. D. K. L Knight was in
the city. While here he was the guest
of Prof. and Mrs. W. F. Garmon. He
was the speaker Tuesday night at
the Masonic Hall. Little Miss Juan-
ita Garmon entertained an enthusias-
tic group of friends April 14. at her
home with a party honoring her 13th
birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Freeman of Burkett street are
the gay parents of a fine son, Wil-
liam Hubert. Mrs. M. B. Quarles and
daughters, Lula C. and Anita, have
returned from San Antonio, where
they attended the Battle of Flowers
celebration. Mrs. Hazel Alexander
daughters, Mildred and Lottie Mae,
spent April 21 in Jacksonville. J. B.
Adams, W. H. Woodard, Freddie But-
ler and B. Scales were in Houston
April 18, where they attended the M.
0. P. Labor Union. Those attending
the Interscholastic state meet were
Prof. and Mrs. P. L Rutledge, Prof.
J. L Harris and Mrs. Geo. Jones of
Flint Hill, Profs. H. C. Polk and G.
H. Henry and Mrs. Marcia Winston
and Miss Mildred Manning of Tucker.
Prof. M. E. Lyons of Union Hope and
Prof. F. J. Robinson, Rev. A. D. Dun-
can, J. B. Holland and C. L. Redus.
Along with these went students of
the various schools. Miss Lau Tessie
Barrett of Flint Hill won the first
prize in child care. Clifford Author
of Flint Hill won first prize in cattle
judging. Sick list: Willard Shepherd,
Bell Yeager, Walter Yeager, and Roe
Lee. The Hi-steppers club was present
with the Pilgrim Rest Church Sunday
night. Mr. Bailey sponsored the class
play and minstrel April 19 at the city
auditorium. The affair was a com-
plete success. The Philharmonic Cho-
ral Club of Lincoln High School will
make it annual appearance in "And
This Is Broadway” April 26 at the
city auditrium. The Prairie View Club
met at the Lincoln High School build-
ing Sunday. Mrs. O. D. Scales visited
her parents last week. Mrs. Mattie
Woodard entertained the LaJovial
Club Friday. Mrs. Irene Kinchion won
first prize and Mrs. A. B. Pope the
booby. Save a nickel for The House
ton Informer. Send all news to the
reporter not later than Sunday noon.
EAGLE LAKE
HARRISBURG
Remember the 2c and le Stomps!
By Lester Hogan
Harrisburg—Sunday School at all
churches was well attended with the
superintendents and teachers at their
posts. The 11 o’clock service at Pleas-
ant Hill was well preached by the
funeral of their friend, Mrs. Fannie pastor Rev. J. O. Anderson. Johnson
Harrold who met a trot death in Chapel closed a successul revival Fri-
west Vireim.™ M.A. “erndeMi.n day night. The pastor. Rev. Wiseman
was well pleased at the outcome of
his first revival and looks forward to
more successful ones than this one
Mrs. M. L. Hogan was the guest ol
her daughter, Mrs. Alma Davis, ir
Remember the 2c and 1c Stamps!
Eagle Lake — Friendship Baptist
Church. The W.H.M. Society render-
ed a program and served refresh-
ments Monday evening. The Mission
drive will start Wednesday and close
Sunday. Rev. E. G. Gibbs motored te
Eagle Lake Tuesday to meet with
his official staff and to be at the clos-
ing of the revival at Mt. Olive Church.
The Men’s Senior class won the ban-
ner in Sunday school. Rev. Gibbs
preached three soul-stirring MI
kuvd dior 2.222203 me'
mon at Mt. Olive Sunday and
one were baptized. The Sank:
won the banner in BYPU.
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SimmenaeAmA
the sick list St Pauns c
West Virginia. Mrs. Myrtle Merri-
weather of the public school spent the
week end at her home in San Antonio.
Miss Huey, Supervisor of Home Eco-
nomics in the district, made an official
visit to the school this week. The V*S*W* PSA
staff, headed by Welton Mason, edi-her new home. The Harrisburg Junior
tor in chief, who is working on the Lions met the 8rd Ward boys Sun-
1934 School Annual, the “Colean,” re-day for the second game of the sea- .
ports that it will be ready for dis-son. The score was 18 to 1 in favor UPsur Wednesday night,
tribution within about two weeks. |°* the Lions.
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