The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-03-26
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very sad news reached Marshall that
Rev. j. Z. Bryant died at Navasota,
after long illness. He was formerly
pastor of Ebenezer NJ. e. Church.
The X. of P. thanksgiving sermon at
Bethesda Baptist Church Sunday,
March 70, 1921. Mr.. Andrew Bennett
is able to be- up after several days
illness. Nelse Powell, age 40, who
has been at large over year for
killing his wife near Henderson was
captured by Deputy Sheriff Ellis
johnson and Constable Swiney. He
will be taken back to Henderson to
stand trial.
White Rock, March 24.-Sunday
School at the usual hour. Supt. anG
teachers present Lesson discussed
with much interest. Rev. Fred Will
liams visited us In the absence of our
pastor. He preached the morning
sermon, which was a soul stirring
one The Heroines of Jericho had
their sermon preached at 3 p. m. by
Rev. Edwards, pastor of Joshua
Chapel, Waxahachie. The Heroines
turned out in full force. AZ being
present. The sermon was indeed a
noble one. Mrs. Fred Williams was
present. After much hard work st.
Paul A. NJ. L. Church is about to be
completed. We are planning and
working to render an excellent pro-
gram Easter. All are invited. Mr..
Jim Roller is great fisherman,
having caught Is pounds last week in
enc night.
Whitewright, March 24.-Sunday
School was well attended at both
churches Sunday. Rev. w. T. Bailey
was at his post. He installed the
Missionary officers Sunday night at
First Baptist Church. Mrs. Morrow
Yaits is very ill. She was missed
at C. NJ. L. Church as she is pianist
Mr.. Albert Andrews and Mrs. Carry
Dawes married Saturday evening.
Rev. G. E. Patterson filled his pulpit
Sunday. Rev. Bailey preached one of
the greatest sermons Sunday night
to crowded house. Miss Emma
Freeman is improving nicely. The
c. NJ. E. Church is putting forth
every effort to make their Easter
exercises a success. South Sherman
Concert Company rendered a program
at the C. NJ. E. Church Saturday
night March 10. The attendance was
good. P. o. Box 1926.
Services were well attended at all
churches last Sunday. The following
teachers have closed their schools:
Miss Mable King, Miss Helen Nick
ems, Miss jamie Morgan. Mrs. Carrie
Mitchell, Mrs. Jessie G. Calhoun,
rs. F. Christopher. Miss Marie Sim
mons and Miss Monnie Dean. Mrs.
Hattie Anderson Tucker of Dallas
visited relatives and friends last
week. Mr.. Chester Blair of Hous-
ton is in the city visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Clark's new
home on West Cameron is near com-
pletion. Mr. Archie Evans has re-
turned from Sherman. The Hero
ines of Lanes Chapel Community had
their sermon preached last Sunday
at Lanes Chapel Church. The X.
of P's. and Court of Calanthes will
have Their annual sermon preached
Easter Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
of Mineola were here Saturday. Mrs.
Mary Biggs closed her school last
week and is now teaching in her
sisters place, Mrs. Aza Lee Love, who
IS i'll. Texas College Choral and
Concert Company rendered a pro-
gram at Universe last Saturday night
Every one enjoyed the church en-
tertainment at Mrs. Mary A. Stokes
last Friday night.
Luikin, March 24.-One of the
most elaborate affairs oil the season
was miscellaneous shower given
by Mrs. VIM. l.. Engram at the res
ldence OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. &. John
son last Friday evening, honoring
Miss ODESSA Frazier, the bride-to be
at 8 p. m. The guests were received
by Miss Robe Glover. Games were
played until the arrival of Miss
Frazer. She wore a beautiful pur-
pie gown and was presented a basket
OF beautiful and useful gifts when
she took her seat. The General
Bowen District. Sunday School and
B. Y. P. U. Board met with the Good
will Church, March 9-12. 1t was a
complete success Rev. j. J. James,
Jr, president, presided in high class
order. Rev. Cole, president of the
B. Y. P. U. is the right man in the
right place. The Board was graced
with the presence of many distin-
guished divines, among whom were
Moderator NJ. L. Robertson, DR.. H.
Hubert Of Orange and others. The
choir NJ
Zion Choir sang for the Board Fri
day night. Sunday dinner was pre-
pared and spread on the grounds.
The literary program Saturday night
was fine. Money raised $224.50. Mrs.
Anna Mason left for Trinity for an
operation recently. The marriage of
Mr.. Nose Lewis to Miss Clemmie
Manner, was consumated March IL,
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. w.
NJ. Jefferson is convalescing after a
very serious operation. The Masons
and Heroines annual sermon was had
last Sunday Rev. Tinsley preached
the sermon. There We're two excel
lent papers read; first, THE Power
of Masons and Heroines," by Mrs
l.. w Brown second, why we are
Heroines," Mrs Roxie Bell.
Palestine, Mrach 24.-Friday, March
Is, brought many distinguished Wis
itors to Palestine. The foremost was
Prof. w. o. Bundy, principal of the
Fort Worth Colored High School sof
Fort Worth. Texas. Prof. Bundy
was invited by the leading Colored
citizens to visit Pa estine and deliver
his famous address, THE Negro and
the Negro Era A large crowd
heard him at the City auditorium.
HIS speech was highly appreciated.
Prof. Bundy has a message that the
people of Texas ought to hear. Pal
estine Colored High School and
Crockett High met in a baseball
contest Friday and Saturday. The
Palestine boys under the skillful
of Prof. A. E. Holland
won both games. The West Union