The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-06-11

cousin, Mr.. Williams, motored over
from Denison last Saturday in the
formers new Sedan touring car. 1t
was quite a surprise to his relatives.
There were so many Of our subscrib-
ers disappointed by not seeing the
Tyler news last week, but it was
too late for print. Miss Ethel Jones
left last Saturday for Jackson, Tenn,
to accompany Miss Jessie Gladys
Sparks home, who attended Lane
College. Miss George Griffin and
Mr.. George Brown of Palestine, were
married Tuesday night, May oath,
at the home of the brides parents.
Chandler, Texas. The wedding was
swell affair Miss Mable King Of
Tatum OF Palestine was best-man.
Little Miss Catherine Miller of Ath.
ems was flower girl; Rev. Bonnie
Thomas oficiated. Several valuable
presents were received Among them
we're a lot in Oklahoma, brides
father, $125.00 hand painted china
tea set, brides brother in Dallas;
shares in Oil Well, Banker and his
wife (white), Chandler. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss
Texas Hill, Tyler. Others who at
tended from here were; Mines. Mary
Stokes, A. Langston, Sallie Scott,
Sadie Jones, ]. Pettigrew (who sang
the bridal solo); Mr. and Mrs Lee
Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. H, C. Calhoun;
Misses B. Allen, ]. Coffman; J. Nor
gan and Mr. j. Britain. Mines.
Moll!e Scott and Beulah Caswell left
for St Louis, Mo, to meet the lat
ters daughter, Miss Zephry Caswell
who has been attending Wherefore
College in Ohio. Misses Judith Mitch
elected to the faculty of Texas Col
/ lege Summer School. Miss Atra Lena
Long has finished a successful term
as teacher at Texas College and will
leave later for California. Mines
Addie Richardson and Sophia Tucker
has returned from Houston, where
they were called to the bedside of
the formers son, Mr.. Chester Blair,
Miss Ruth White, who taught at
Texarkana, has returned home, bring
ing with her one of her young lazy
friends. DR.. Ralph BledsOe, formerly
of this city, but recently of Forney,
is now located at Greenyille, Texas.
The Commencement of the T. II.
S. was held at st. James c. NJ. L.
Church on the 9th of May. There
were 10 in number, which has here
tofore been considered an unlucky
number, but must say it was the
grandest ever witnessed in Tyler.
Miss Jimmie White, Valedictorian,
won the oratorical prize. The class
address was delivered by Dr. j. h.
Warren, which was full of inspira-
ton. Mr.. Joe II. Hill, member OF
the class, presented Prof. Austin a
token. 1t was presented by Prof.
Waller of Dallas, who always has
something good to say. Presents
were numerous Mr.. Percy Hill,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. ANA
zon Hill, came near drowning last
Monday while in swimming near
East Texas Academy Rev. D. A.
Amos, one of the Oldest pioneers
of the C. NJ. E. church, passed away
last Friday. Funeral services were
held at Universe Sunday evening
Prof. Jas Waller and family OF
Dallas, motored over in his King
VIII, to attend the r. II. S. Com
mencement. They were accompan-
led by Mrs. Effie Morgan-Ford. The
marriage of Miss Obelia Cornelius
to Mr.. Will Harrison at True Vine
Baptist church, June list was a
charming event. 1t was a Rainbow
Wedding, and the colors blended
togather made it appear just as the
Isun was shining against a rainbow.
TIE bride was given in marriage by
her guardian, Mr. James Hightower.
She carried shower bouquet OF
brides roses and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Louise Johnson served as Ma
iron of Honor; Miss Naomi Pugh,
Maid of Honor; Misses Vera Cook,
Myrtle Bledsoe, Elmira Larkins, were
the bridesmaids, dressed in Organize
| frocks of rainbow hues. The groom's
attendants attired in full dress suits
we're: Messr3. George Stubbletield,
Flewelyn, Eddie Fennell. Earl Hill
Little Miss Jewel Austin and Bugs
Stewart we're pictures of childhood
in their dainty Organdy frocks;
Little Marie Tucker and Ardell Raj
bonf representing real cupids, car
ried the veil; Master Bernard High
tower was ring-bearer; Rev. Alex
ander read the impressive ceremony;
proceeding the ceremony Miss Lodi
B. Morgan sang the Rosary" Miss
Judith Mitchell, "Oh Promise Me-"
Mrs. V. N. Warren presided at the
piano. The church was beautifully
adorned with palms, ferns, foliage
and rainbow shades arranged by
Mrs. Tom Jones. Reception was
held at home of brides guardian,
Mr.. Hightower. Many valuable pres
ents were received Mrs. NJ E..
Tucker, directress. Dr. Solomon OF
San Antonio, formerly of So. Amer
lea, spoke at st, James c. M. e.
church Sunday night He will teach
Shorthand and Typewriting at T. C..
this Summer Mrs. (Dr.) Warren
entertained the T. H. S. graduates
at her palatial home Tuesday ev-
ening, May, oath. Tuna salad, crack
ers, cream and assorted cakes were
served. The youngsters enjoyed the
occasion and feels greatful to the
hostess. Mrs. Mary Wdlson-JohrS
left Monday for Dallas. She worked
miracles with her electric massage.
For references see Mr.. Alex White,
who had been indisposed with rheu-
matism since Xmas. The Executive
Board held its meeting at Ffrt Bap-
fist. Tuesday evening. The good
pastor and members of that church
are very busy at work there, getting
ready for the conventions which
convenes there in August Mr.. Frank
McFadden, one of the oldest citizens
of Tyler, passed away at his home
Wednesday morning, Funeral SER
vices were held at the above place
Friday D. M, being conducted by