The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-12-16
Maud.-Thanksgiying exercise at

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the school house Thursday wa
quite q success. Mrs M. e. LANES
teacher. with her students rendere
a nice program. Rev. t. ]. jackson
of Shreveport, La, State Evange
list was present and delivered
favorable address in behalf of tn
race. Mrs. Wilkins of the st. Johl
District were with us and delivere,
an address which was responded t,
by elder l. w. Williams. Dime
was spread and all dined hardy
Chickens, ducks and pork wer'
freely served with cakes, custard
pies and pudding which made a de
licious Thanksgiving feast. TIL,
The school boys entertained tn,
crowd one hour with an enterestinl
ball game which was quite anus
ing. Mrs. Lanier departed with us
on the northbound train to join hei
husband at their home in Texarkana
Miss Vandelia Banks and Mr.. Jude
Wright were married Sunday al
the home of the brides. Rev. John.
son of Carbonate. officiating. Mr.
Mr.. Harry Golden and wife were
over from Cass county Sunday visit
ing relatives. Miss Vallie and Louise
Fisher Of Godly's Prairie were
guests at the marriage Sunday. Ell.
der d. w. Williams made a fly
ing trip to Texarkana, Wednesday
on business. Preaching services al
Arkadelshia, Wednesday night were
well attended.
Gause.-Sunday was high day at
Jion Hill Baptist church. Sunday
school was lively. Rev. w. S. Barber,
pastor filled the pulpit at IL am,
and at pm. he talked on the power
of prayer at II and convinced his
hearers that fervent prayer will
bring things to pass Mrs Artilla
Snellgrow returned from Dallas
last week where she had
been spending a few weeks with
her sister. Mrs. Snellgro presided at
the piano during services which
made the hearts of all feel glad
Messrs Dee Hodge and Robt. Wood
ard did good business Saturday,
Mrs Mary Wright returned from
Thornton last week. She reports
her father-in-law, Rev. d. Wright
has lost his health Mr.. Sidney
Alien attended church services yes
terday. Mr.. Alien has not been real
well this year but looks weel. He
is an old veteran of Zion Hill.
Athens.-Dear Santa Claus, lam
little girl, only two years old.
have heard of you and want you
to come to see me on the oath
night Now Santa, my birthday was
on the 9Th of this month and Daddy
brought me a doll. the next morn
ing the stork brought me a little
sister, so you see 1 don't need a
doll Santa, you may bring me any
thing, / will like it don't forget
baby sister, we both are good. She
doesn't cry at all. Santa, you will
find three little stockings down
stairs in the hall way of Mr.. Alex
Jordan's house two for me and
one for baby sister. Bye, Bye, Eva
Jordan.
Dear Santa Claus: This is my
first time to write you letter.
have seen only one Xmas and had
not learned much of you. am a
big two-year old girl, and wants
you to come to see me, listen Santa
dear, will not mention the things
[ want, but when you come this
way you know best what big
girl. I'll promise you il you be
one can tell you / am very good
girl. I'll promise voc If you be
nice to me on the oath night I'll be
far better next year. You will find
two wee wee stockings hanging just
inside the door of Prof R. c. Fish
ers' house, Good bye, Santa, I'll
expect you. Richie Fay Fisher.
Corsicana.=Mrs. America Hardee
and Mr.. Dan Lewis were married
on Wednesday night, Nov 20, at
the home of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. L.
Moore, pastor of the First Inde-
pendent church. The marriage was
witnessed by many friends of the
contracting parties. Mr.. William
Blue of Dallas was guest of his
mother and sister on East 7th ave-
nue. recently. Mr.. Lon Harris is on
the sick list. Rev. Hicks and wife
have departed for their new charge
at Sulphur Springs. Prof. and Mrs
H. S. Thompson have gone to Cam
den, Ark, where they will spend
the winter We understand that Mr..
and Mrs. Hay will occupy their
home while they are away. Mrs. ed
ma Mcdonald, in justice to her hus-
band, says that the statement con-
corning him II week is incorrect
and that he bears a scar as the re-
suit of his effort to protect her.
Rev. Penn did not attend the Ma
tional Baptist Association at ST.
Louis as he intended. Schools are
full and overlooking now and very
little room for others. New ones
are coming n frequently which
makes 1t hard TO keep supply OF
books. Monday evening as usual
was teachers meeting day, the time
was spent discussing 1.-THE Forma-
tion of Habits" in TYPES OF Teach
ing" by Earhart. The subject was
interestir and was very thorough
/ y discussed. Mrs Ross. Mrs. Lis
/ ter, Prophister and Packer drove
to Fort Worth in an automobile ia
the State Teachers Association.
The B. T. Washington Parent
Teachers club is headed again this
year ty its former president, Mrs
Wood. The meeting days are the
first and third Tuesday afterDoor
at $3.50 D. m. all are invited.
Mrs. Homerzel Sharpner entertain.
ed the N. A. A. c. P. Club Tues
day evening. Dec. 9Th at her home
on South 18th, q pleasant evening
was spent. This club is planninl
some very interesting work for thu
winter days. This club presented
TO Mrs. Annie White. linen set. Sh'
has been indisposed for some time
The Cub hopes for her SPEEDY
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