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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-05-08

r. H. Littleton of Lights Chapel, i'll
his usual intelligent as we'll as spir-
itual manner, delivered a powerful.
message at IL a. m. Rev. j. H.
Hughes and wife and Mrs. A. B.
Robinson left Saturday morning for
st Louis, Mo-, to attend the general
confer ence of the A. NJ. E. church.
Rev. j. w. Williams was elected
delegate to the S S. Congress in
Washirgto Il. C. Prof. A. D. Lewis
and wife, with their brother, Mr.. L.
b. Lewis worshiped at Lights Chape;
Sunday Rev. L. H. Smith was call
ed to preach at Schulenburg Sunday.
Mrs. Mildred Richardson left for her
home, Oklahoma City, Tuesday ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Ida
Lee Cunningham Rev. ]. W. Norris
has returned from south Texas
where he has been ENGAGED in a
meeting. Rev II. X. Mccoy has sue
ceeded in organizing church at
Lott. He is doing a splendid work
ct Rosebud. Rev. ]. H .Childs of
Marlin was in The city in interest
of the work of the M. L. church
Little Harry A. Fontaine was en-.
tertained on her birthday with a
lhroe course luncheon by Miss X.
V. Fulton and her mother, Mrs. R. Z.
Hall. Rev. j H. Childs was one Of
the honored guest Mr.. and Mrs.
z. T. Johnson have left for an in
definite stay in Oklahoma and Chi
cago. Mrs c. B. Kelly. Mr.. Sanda
Martin, Rev. ]. w. Norris, Mr.. Ira
Pascal, Mr.. Arthur Lowe. s. G. Wood.
ard, Robert HART and many others
want the Express rain or shine Mrs
e. f. Greer and baby are back from
san Antonio. Mrs. Amanda Dedrick
Of Temple is visiting her daughter,
Mr.. c. A. Thomas. Mrs Virginia
Coleman left last week to spend the
summer in Oklahoma City. Rev.
BENJAMIN preached an excellent SCI
mon at Bethel A. NJ. e. church Sun
lay morning. Rev. p r. Humber is
planning to move into the newly
repaired parsonage of Cameron Grove
church. Mrs. z. ]. Stringfellof, ac-
companied her husband to Lott Sat
ur6ay Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Motley
royalty entertained Prof A D. Lew
is and wife Sunday evening. Misses
lola Sledge, Lille Bennett and Ger
trude Mose'y were among the quests.
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CoRSICANA.

Corsicana, Texas, May 6.-Mrs.
]. G. Frazier of Dallas was in the
city on the Goth, the guest of Mrs.
N. l.. Perry. Mrs. s. Powers was
in Kerens last week on business.
Mr.. Fred Honore has purchased the
house and lot belonging to Rev. r.
D. Nichols. Miss Hortense Arms
trong after an illness of more than
10 weeks is convalescent Jewell
Eta Hall is in Dallas, visiting Miss
Pearl Ratcliff. Shelf Hall is in
Dallas on important business this
week.
Mrs. S. o. Burns of Dallas has
returned home after spending a
few days with Mrs. Mamie v.
Thompson. Miss Minerva Carton
has accepted a position as office
assistant with the Stewart Carthage
Undertaking Co. Rev. ]. w. Nc
Dade, Mr.. James Lewis, Mesdames
L. Herd and Emanuel Davis are
in st. Louis, attending the general
conference of their church. Quite
a number of young people attended
the school closing of the Kerens
h1Sn ScnOOl last friday HlgnL. MISS
NJ. Oliver is in the city visiting
friends. after closing school at Kerens
Miss Lucy Thomas is in Dallas,
visiting Miss Ida Williams. Mrs.
B. U. Bonham, after spending Is
days at the P. and s. hospital under
going an operation is again at
home. Mr.. r. Buchanan Of Bon
ham is in the city visiting his pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Buchanan.
At the Churches.
Services we're good al lday Sun
day First Baptist church. Rev A.
L. Moore. pastor is engaged in a
great revival being assisted by Rev.
J. w. Bailey, SS additions on last
Sunday.
G. NJ. II. Church.
Services was fine Sunday at the
G. M. e. church at IL o'clock, the
pastor as usual preached pow
erful sermon, his subject was Sub
mission to Gods Will" At 8 o'clock
Rev. Phillips of the NJ. q. church
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BLOSSOM.

Blossom Texas, May Sunday
school was good Sunday at both
churches. Rev. VIM. Lawson was
at his post at C. M. r. church. He
preached two soul stirring sermons,
morning and night Several of the
Blossom people visited the carnival
and Colored Minstrel in Paris last
week. Hon. T. e. Tolan, G.. NJ, of
the Golden Chain of the World will
address the people of Blossom at
c. M. f. church, Saturday night
Mr.. Jim Thomas went to GAINESVILLE
on business Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs
W. B. Thomas have returned from
points in Oklahoma. They report
a nice time.
Mr.. Jerry Reynolds, Mr.. John
Mitchell Mr.. Jerry Hayes and Mrs.
Alberta Ross are on the sick list Prof.
e. W. Cobb spent Sunday at Kin
neytown. The teachers and pupils
are preparing for school closing.
A big picnic and concert will be
given. You who are in the rear
with your paper, please pay this
week
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WEEKLY
LESSON IN CIVICS.
THEY sIUsT HAVE ORGANIZATION
Places.

Then there is the second task a.
giving women due but not over-
due. place in the party oreanlzaff.u
Many political heads have been shal-
en- over It Should they build nm :
duplicate. woman-for-man oreanlzafso,
throughout--a man captain ana
woman captain for every elect,o, -.
trlct. a man leader or hos.
wMo!nan boss" for every haser.n,..
or ssGsa Or should they duplicate tie
auxiliary-that is equal In nuS.nl....li
without equal voting power n.
should they do nothing at all aho,,, q
and tell women that II thew -,
voting power they will please -.
themselves elected to this or ~.
office, from the bottom up. a. W.
men did?
>, That That. said some canny advisers
isn't good tactics. The thing rs a.
Is 70 get some committee OF renreae,,.
tative women and make them ar~r-
Slases on state and national com
too clearly defined. But while thSv
debate ways and means OF attach-
ing women to the party they FORGET
to investigate whether the party enr
btNN"SO any lucas Indt Will attract
women For. make no mistake, IL Il
ideas that most women are ciemandtnr
of politics.
The men politicians present tae-
tics with women go on the theory
that women either are party lovni-
lists or could be made so-under IN
struction. But while. on the assump-
ton. they sit in state and national
executive committee meetings dehat-
Ing the ways and means OF the tire
mendous task of educating the the
women voters In the doctrines" Of
this, that or the other party. the
great rank and file of women are
strolling off from the political lines
and are putting their real energy int
all kinds OF unofficial and non-politk-
cal civic and neighborhood organiza-
tions to do what they think the po-
litical parties have failed to do
Even when they enroll in the parties
deprived Of their vote in the primaries
But they enroll with no particular
sense of binding obligation TO the
party. No matter how heavily the
partys rubber stamp is put ON the
candidate. they do not accept him
because of It. They send him ques-
tionnaires as to how he stands ca
various movements; they have In
telligence communities to Investigates
his record and his standing on various
roll calls. They demand ideas, plat
forms principles. first OF all. They
refuse to be appeased by candidates
only. No question that this insistent
demand for real ideas and policies
Is disconcerting.
IL. H j.
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zMiss Elsie Stephens and Mr.. He
rod Dugan, very talented young
couple were united in wedlock Sun
day evening. Rev. ]. S. M Alex
ander officiating.
Miss Vera Phillips of Gainesville,
spent Saturday and Sunday at home
Mrs. Ben Stone has purchased a
passenger Chevrolet car.
Miss Avis Avery of Gainesville.
is spending a few days with her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
nell.
Mrs. Octtavia Stone is very sick at
this writing.
Please have your money for the
Express.
The school board granted Miss
Laura White q full days fishing
tour for her school children last
Friday. The Day was an enjoy
able affair. The Moon Light pic
mic headed by Father Whitlow was
very successful. Miss Odella Mil
ford of Gainesville, is visiting
friends and relatives.
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and daughters and Thelma Douglas
Of Sherman were in the city this
week visiting relatives. Services
were we'll attended att all the church
cs Sunday. Rev. F. S. Stephens filled
the pulpit for Rev. ]. A. Swan. Mr..
Addison Elliott and Mrs. Sallie Smith
were in Sherman last week to see
Mr.. Dock Smith, who is quite sick
The 81 Marechal Neil club met with
Mrs. VIM. Coleman Wednesday even
ing; a lurcheion was served. Mr.
Nose Raffin was in Dallas Sunday.
Miss Moflcsta johnson is on the SIGH
list. Mr. Willie Griffin and wife o.
Wichita Falls, are in the city Wis
iting relatives. Mr.. Lee Bailey or
Purcell, Okla, is in tho city. Miss
Seay was up from her school last
week. The Clover Leaf club met
with Mrs. Mathew Stewart, friday
evening; A luncheon was served.
The Happy Cleo club met with Mrs.
John Shipley, Thursday evening; q
luncheon was served Mrs. Colun1-
bus Nickerson and daughter OF Hon
ey Grove were in the city last week
Mr.. Stanley Of Texarxana was Ia
The city Saturday. Mr.. Oscar Young
cl Ardmore, Okla, was in the ctr
this week visiting his mother aid
other relatives. Rev. j. A. Swan
left Friday to attend General Con-
ference at st. Louis. Prof. Ray Seay
was in Denison last week on bus
mess. Mr.. Reynolds, Vice-grand
Mentor Of the Tahors was here last
week trying to reorganize the Tabor
lodge. Mr.. Fred Bullington Of Paris
vas IN the city Sunday on business.
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TEXAS COLLEGE CULLINGs.

Professor Palmer, Tuskegee In
stitute, Tuskegee, Ala. who Is ON
leave of absence visiting graduates
and under graduates of the school
was a pleasant visitor at our school.
He stopped over to look in upon
the work of Miss M. o. Harper.
teacher of Domestic Science and art
who is graduate of Tuskegee fln
Sunday evening at 1880 ProfeSasr
Palmer told the faculty and students
of the noble work they are doing
at Tuskegee.
The delegates to the Y. M. G. A.
Conference have returned ana they
rported a very successful sesrzDn.
Quite a deal of Y. M. @. A. liter
AZURE was donated to the Boys
Reading room by the delegates
The Texas College Tigers boarded
the south bound l. and G. NJ train
en- route to Marshall Wednesday
morning to play Wiley University.
II appears as IL bad luck followed
the Tigers because they were defeat
ed both days. The scores werc 6
8 in favor OF Wiley the first day.
and 4-3 in favor of Wiley the ooo-
day. Several cars left Tyler Thurs
day morning bearing rooters %
Wiley to witness the game.
President Banks attended tAs
Teachers Association at Palestine.
Thursday and Friday.
On Thursday night Mrs. G.. v.
Banks, assisted by the Senior nor
mails presented a musical program
to an appreciative audience at the
Raped theatre.
At 1880 Friday evening the r
M. G. A. gave grand social and
short program in the COllepB
Chapel. The senior normaIs pre-
sented short original drama en-
titled "The Graduates Choice" The
social was for the ENTERTAINERS
of the returning base ball boys.
The Y. NJ and Y. w. C. A. ma
at the usual hour Sunday. Earh
associations had a fairly good ae-
tendance.
At 1880 Sunday evening three or
our ex-soldiers gave short narratives
of their life while In the U. 8.
army to the faculty and studeuk
body in the college chapel
A. B. RICE. Reporter.
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MINERAL WELLS.

Mineral Wells, Texas, May g.
Miss Lizzie Ruclxer of Wolford,
spent the week end with relatives
in Mineral Wells. Mrs. Epperson
of Dallas is in the city visiting
friends. Rev. e e. Budanauro spent
Sunday in Jacksboro. Rev. Hutchin-
son filled the pulpit to the delight
of both pastors and members. Mrs.
A. d. Hutchinson of Dallas is here
visiting her husband, Rev. A. Hutch-
insop. Mrs. Rex Grover, who was
here for her health was accompan-
led back to Dallas by Mr.. Grover.
Mr.. Earls Haynes of Corsicana, now
of Dallas was here for a few days.
Mrs. Beulah Goldman is up again.
Rev. j. S. Sutton has just closed a
revival at Bethel Baptist church
with great success, 26 conversions,
for baptism. Mrs. Lezine, Hughes
and Sutton are on the sick list.
The Knights and Daughters of
Tabor have re-organized again. Rev.
j. w. Turner of Oklahoma City is
in the city. Deputy Miller will
speak Monday night in the interest
of Taborianism at Bethel Baptist
church. Mrs. Eveline returned to
her home in Houston. Mrs. Ollie
Hudson of Campbell, Texas, is in
the city the guest of her son and
daughter Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Hud-
son. Rev. Rucker left Friday
for Abilene, where he will hold his
second quarter. The public school
has installed nice piano. Rev. E.
w. Wright's rally was a great sue
cess donation from the different
churches, $45, total from all sources
over $500.
Rev. J. S. Sutton gave the school
a collection of $500 on the piano
for which teachers and pupils are
very thankful.
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consists of 8 or 10 members OF
which only one is old enough to
provide. Mr.. Eugene has cared for
his sister to the best of his efforts,
which was his promise three years
ago.
Mrs. Emma Miller and Mr.. Jack
Smith attended the funeral of their
brother in GAINESVILLE.
The week-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lee died the 10Th was
buried on the 30th. A. G.. Monday
had charge of the remains. Mr..
Fletcher Webb, who died last week
was buried in Glade Water, Texas.
He was member of H. C. Bell
Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, in good
standing.
Mrs. Oneida Calhoun Floyd is
reported as some what improved
over last week.
Mrs. Carrie Grand is able to be
out after a slight illness. Mr.. Lee
man Bell is able to be about again.
Mrs. Dayton Bell is still suffering
from a fractured arm received
through an accidental shot some
time ago. Mrs. f. Eliby has return
ed to her home in Kansas City
after visit with parents and rela-
ties. Mrs. c. B. Brooks and Miss
Alauretta Keer of Waxahachie are
visiting their Sisters, Mr.. Tom Pol
lard and Mrs. H. Nero. Mr.. ]. A.
Love reported to the Civic League
Sunday that the school board would
entertain committee at any time in
regards of a Manual Training De
partment for the Colored school.
Mr.. Edward Finley and wife left
for California for the summer. Mr..
Claud Black and Miss Charity
Johnson were married last week at
the home Of the bride, the affair
was unique one. The bride and
groom are among Denison's beloved
young people.
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A MOMENT WITH The
CONDUCTOR
THE EARTHLY TRINITY.
JULIETTE LEE.

We are accustomed to think of the
Holy TRINITY" and most of us know
What is meant by the term. The
trinity is composed of three distinct
phases OF the God-head. viz; God
the Father, God, the Son and God
the Holy Ghost God the Father a.
Ways was Then came the son in the
person of Jesus Christ, who dwell
promissod us thirty and three years He
noly Ghost, who should always be
Win us. comfort us and teach us
al things We. as Christians ac-
eePt the theory of the Trinity" and
ADJUST our beliefs accordingly.
heard a young woman saw on one
occasion as she beheld family a
young father mother and child
Behold, the Earthly Trinity'lI The
tupplcauon was unique and the
itself whenever I have beheld a SINH
throughout the country on this
SABBATH day there is being celebrat-
ca what is termed as Mothers Day."
we shall pause and pay homage to
the Mother Queen" no matter where
she dwells. whether here amid the
cares and turmoils of life or whether
she has been transplanted and fits
through the sweet fields of a Hea-
NShiy sphere. In accordance with this
spirit, We wish to talk about ono
OF this group, the Earthly Trinity"
in the person of the Mother. A moth
er is possession denied no man
be he rich or poor. But whether this
mother be possession of great value
or otherwise lies wholly within the
power of the woman.
What are some of the qualities
which make for true motherhood?
The answer dates way back-a good
girlhood. Thee in preparation for
laid early. A girl should seek to de-
velop all her. powers. health. educa-
ton and Christian character
a girl should take active interest
in her body. She should be encourage
ed to indulge in all kinds of physical
exercise which tend to make her
strong and healthy. Strong and heal
children and have the necessary
stored up-energy to keep them in a
condition to fulfill the many and
varied duties which babyhood de-
mands of mother. A healthy girl of
course will be attracted to a healthy
father for If baby would be healthy.
the Trinity. must be complete, healthy
The training OF the child fall in
most part to the mother, and then
it is. she needs all that proper
training can give. We hear again
and again: THE hand that rocks the
cradle rules the world. THAT means
that mother makes or breaks thru
the forces. she sets at work, inn
printed the heart of the child at her
knee. Certainly childhood is a. try
often finds that every other idea.
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at that critical moment that he
took dead aim and made safe
two base hit, and brought two men
home which the school boys vic
torious, and marked the defeat of
the college team. Scores: Temple
p; Waco 1.
Temple All Brothers VS. Austin
Bronchos, played good games, Sat
urday and Sunday at Midway park.
The Austin team went down in de-
feat both games. The Sunday even
ing game attracted a large crowd
and the boys played a splendid
game. Scores Saturday, Temple 6 i;
Austin 5. Scores by innings Sunday
Temple .---.--.----------..OO0 220 III
Austin ...........100 100 OIL
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CENTER

Center, Texas, May Sunday
school at usual hour at the diff
ferent churches. Lively services at
the C. M. E. church both morning
and night.
Mr.. c. A. Armour who has been
sick at the home of his mcther-in-
law Mrs. Dianna Jones, for some
times is said to be no better at
this writing.
1t is reported that some 20 or
rs Colored Joined the white peo-
pie and went out and did good road
work Thursday.
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preached, using for his subject
Durability of the Church." which
was enjoyed by all. Quite num-
Der of visitors were present, we
are always glad to welcome our
friends and visitors to our services.
The Ladies Missionary society was
highly entertained by Mrs. Lonnie
Thomas Monday evening at p.
m. The society had very nice
programe which was enjoyed by
all. The pastor attended the Ep-
worth League convention at Nc
Kinney, Texas, last week. Our re-
vival starts Sunday night and spe-
cial invitation is extended to every
body.
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CLUB NOTES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
THE PRISCILLA ART CLUB.

The P. A. C. met with the president
Mrs. Homer Hollier. 1920 Thomas
avenue. The president had asked for
there was an accumulation of business
on hand. For an hour the usual
needle work held the interest of (all.
me business was then entered into
and dispatched. The constitution was
read for the benefit of the membership
old and new. The hostess served
Lemon pie with refreshing drink
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Indifference or father or any other
force. She must keep any other
force. She must keep before her
children the fruits of sin and the
rewards of uprightness. Then II, she
is called upon to face defeat She
can be sustained by the thought that
81 fought a good Fighter If Victory
crowns her efforts and her children
are a credit to themselves to God
II was not disobedient unto the
heavenly vision"
Let us as mothers, today dedicate
ourselves to the perfection of the
Earthly Trinity and may God. in
his power and goodness transform our
Earthly Trinity into a Holy Trim
ity.'
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save mothers. has an urgent appeal
for her child. Does mother not need
then every bit of knowledge and
power. that she may lay hold of to
impress her child that she is a cap
able mother and tnar ne ought to
give her advice most heed? Surely.
If any one needs a double portion Of
knowledge. patience and perseverance,,
proven. II is the power of character
is ii not n mother
If any force has ever shown 1t
as developed around the family altar,
dedicated to sobriety, uprightness and
1t is the solemn duty of
every mother to erect in the home
the family altar. and to keep the
fires thereon burning. in spite of the
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LITTLE THINGS
THAT HELP

l. Meat should never be put in
cold water except in making soup.
for cold water draws out the juices.
Wipe with wet cloth or rinse and
dry at once and in cooking use boil
ing water.
2. Tomatoes that are too strongly
acid are improved by adding a pinch
of soda. The soda should always be
added when they are to be mixed
with milk or cream to prevent curd-
ling
3, The whites of eggs win whip
more readily IL a pinch Of salt or
teaspoon of water are added. The
eggs should be as cold as possible
4. Cream that is too thin to whip
may be made to do so by the addition
OF an unbeaten white of egg.
8. When dipping articles in egg
and cracker. dilute the egg with a
tablespoon of water. Only the white
may be used if desired but never
only the yolk, as it is the albumen
which is needed to form a coat that
grease cannot penetrate.
Did You Know that by grinding
tea leaves before using them they
Will go twice as far? And some
think the resulting flavor more deli
cate.
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PILOT POINT.

Pilot Point Texas, May 6.-Rev.
c. H. PRYOR pastor of County Line
Baptist church held services at IL
o'clock and at O'Clock held bap-
Using at the Lake, IA were emersed
and fellowshipped into the church
Prof. e. w. d. Love went to
Forney, Saturday on business.
Mr.. Jim Davis of Chickasha,
Okla, is visiting his brothers for
few days. Miss Lois Halton of
Sanger is visiting home folks.
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CAMERON

Cameron, Texas, May 6.-Many of
the Express readers were disabpoint-
cd last week because they did not
see their wTiteup. The reporter
mailed II Monday morning, April 26.
Some few rural schools have been
given another months work. Pastor
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BONHAM

Bonham, Texas, May 6.--The Ron
ham High School team crossed bats
with Lone Star-scores 8 to in
favor OF Bonham. Bonham Base-bali
team crossed bats with Honey Grove
Friday, scores, eleven innings,
and 2. The game stopped on accoun,
of darkness. Mr.. Buchanan and
wife let Sunday for Corsicana to
visit relatives. Mrs. Mary CASTOR
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add the liquid and dry ingredients al
ternately; fold in the beaten whites
and pour into shallow buttered tins.
using only enough batter to cover the
bottom of the pan. Bake 10 or Is
minutes. Turn out on a paper well
busted with powdered sugar, cut off
thin. strip from the sides. spread
with jelly and quickly roll. Wrap
the cake with a napkin to hold It
together.
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DENIsON.

Denison, Texas, May Cecil
Mcknight the older daughter of
the late Mr.. Walter Mcknight is
some what improved at this writ
ing. This lady has been indisposed
for lengthy time and the family
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LAWRENCE.

Lawrence Texas, May Sunday
School was well attended Lawrence
Colored school will close May T. We
are going to have a picnic and
ball game. Terrell will play Law
renee. Come one Come all.