Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-30
PORTALES

The Rev. A. C. Searcy, secre-
tary-treasurer OF the Near East
Relief of the Methodist church.
filled the Methodist pulpit here
sunday in the absence of the regu-
lar minister, the Rev. Vada Davis,
who was at Elida, N. M.
on returning from the burial of
Mrs. Tucker a car driven by
Mrs. william Barton, in which
there were several persons, turned
over and Mrs. Dennison suffered
two ribs broken and a badly
sprained arm. The other occu-
pants escaped with cuts and
bruises.
Din r. II. Bailey Of Artesia, NJ
NJ, for many years a resident of
Portales, spent several days here
the past week visiting friends and
attending to business affairs.
Mrs. Z. j, Neer, Sr., received a
wire Sunday calling her to Palo
Pinto, Tex, on account of the
serious Hines of her father, j. f
White, who later died.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs
z. r. Jones, near Portales. was
kicked on the head by horse sun
day, ~-fracturing the skull. 1t is
thought the little fellow will re-
cover.
Revival services at the Na2ar-
enc church are drawing large
crowds each evening.
E. N. Newcome died Sunday
afternoon after a lingering Illness.
Sons from Fort Worth and st.
Louis, Mo-, arrived for the funeral
which was held at the home We'd
nesday afternoon.
An extra session Of the county
board of education was held Sat
urday. Mrs. G. L, Reese. Earl
Stratton and County Superintend-
ent j. r. Palm were present and
decided to obtain more teachers in
this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels arrived re-
Gently from Arkansas and are To-
eating here permanently.
Judge and Mrs. G.. L. Reese were
hosts at dinner Wednesday even
ing at their home to a number OF
friends.
The Pentecostal revival which
was in progress for some time
with the Reverend Grubbs of Ar
tesla ins charge, closed last Friday.
j. B. Young spent the past week
In Fort Worth, Tex.
The Baptist Missionary society
met at the home of Mrs. N. f.
Wollard Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. w. B. Oldham as leader OF
the program which consisted of
several interesting papers. Refresh
ments were served during the So
cial hour
Mrs. Alison of Elwood, Kans,,
spent the past week in Portales.
Mgs. Luther Tucker died at her
home on Thursday. Funeral serv-
ices were held Friday afternoon at
the Baptist church, the Rev. j. F..
Nix and the Rev. A, X. Scott hav-
ing charge of the services.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Priddy en-
tertained Saturday evening at their
home for a number of boys and
girls of the younger set, comph-
mentary to the 18th birthday an
niversary of their daughter, Maui
rine. The evening was spent in
games and contests. Cressie Turn
Uulis ftt6u M vi IClI, LEU btoiSy ohN
Elizabeth Priddy we're winners in
the contests. After the evenings
pleasures salad course and hot
chocolate and calA were served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. T. M.
Greenlee.
A benefit was given at the Cosy
theater Tuesday night for the High
School Athletic association. a
large crowd attended. The pro-
grain consisted of music, readings,
monologues and declamations.
The city council held a special
meeting Thursday night at which
they authorized Fire Chief Bascom
Howard to purchase combina-
ton hose, hook and ladder and
chemical fire truck.
Mr.. Mabry, who recently To-
Gated here, was called by wire Fri
day to Oklahoma on account of
the serious illness of his mother.
Mrs. w. T.. Lindsey has been
quite i'll for the past few days
Mrs. r. G. Bryant entertained
a number of ladies Tuesday after
noon. Tables were placed for
bridge and five hundred After a
jolly time with the games refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. r. ]. .Molinari is suffering
with badly burned foot
The Rev. Charles D. Poston of
Clovis filled the pulpit at the
Christian church here Sunday.