The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-12-09
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city for a few days. There was q
Thanksgiving dinner given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. o. S.
Stewart honoring Mrs. Mary Moore
and Mr.. ]. B. Steward, the following
guests were present: Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Pruitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Azair
Conelly, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Nit
chell and Mrs. Cornelius Mitchell,
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Hall, Miss
N. U. Hall. Miss Ellamae Smith. A
delicious menu was served. Mrs.
Bert Sibley were called to Ferris to
attend the funeral of her aunt. Mr..
w. M. Downey is attending confer
ence in Hillsboro, this week. Mr..
Isiah Upshaw, who has been out OF
the city for some time has returned.
Mr.. Neal Woodall was called to San
Antonio, to attend the funeral Of
his brother, j. M. Boldin, returned
from Hillsboro, Texas, where he
attended the conference. Rev. CAL
houn of Mexia, State Missionary was
here Sunday and preached Two
strong sermons. Mrs. Ida Sheppard
has returned from Tulsa, Okla,
where she visited her sick sister,
Mrs. Will Parker has moved to FIT.
Worth, Texas.
Graham.-Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Brown. motored over to Jacksboro,
last Sunday to to attend services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Brown enter
tanned in Thanksgiving Mr.. and Mrs.
Wyne Woreman were guests of hon.
or. Mr.. Robertson, Mr.. Ike Simmons
were among those present. Rev.
Bryant, the new pastor of c. M. e.
church held services last Sunday
assisted by Rev. J. McCloudy, form
er pastor. Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Smith
served dinner Saturday for Rev.
Bryant and Rev. ]. McCloudy. Mrs
Bill Mills of Houston left yesterday
for few days stay in Grimshaw,
Texas. Mr.. T. D. Sampson left last
week for his home in Deridder, La,
having been called here to the bed
side of his sick wife, who is able
to be up again.
WeatheIfOrd.-Ser were good
Sunday at the c. M. e. church, Rev.
Hutchinson preached a noble SER
mon. Mr.. and Mrs. Swan gave a
turkey dinner Sunday, those present
enjoyed themselves Mrs. Carthron
and Mr.. Jenkins joined hands in
matrimony. The banquet given was
an excellent affair. The home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Swans on West Oak
street. the home was beautifully
decorated. The entertainment was
given by Palace Rose No. IS. The
birthday party given by Mitchell
and Florine Rucker was enjoyed
by all the children. Mr. Blackwell
was the guests of Mrs. johnson,
a turkey dinner given by Miss Liz
zie turkey dinner given by Miss Liz
tended the teachers association in
Fort Worth last week. Elmo Wen
dell was on program. The board met
Sunday evening at o'clock and made
the pastors assessment. Mr.. Alex
ander was added to the board. We
are proud to have him. Two more
weddings yet to come off. Miss Fed
die Harris and Eddie Boyd were the
guests of Miss Lizzie Rucker on
Thanksgiving day.
Nacogdoches.-The Thanksgiving
services held at the Peaceful Rest
Baptist church was a great success.
An excellent program was rendered
by the young people of the church
after which Rev. r. ]. Anthony of
Beaumont was introduced and
preached most wonderful Thanks
giving sermon that was highly en-
joyed by all present. The members
of Sprig of Mertle Chamber No. S3
of the Superior Benefit Association
gave a thanksgiving barbecue din
ner on last Thursday. The nation
al president, J. ]. Mcdonald of Dali
las, was present and delivered an
interesting address to a large au-
dience at night at the Masonic hall
in the interest of the order A very
delightful Thanksgiving party was
given at the residence of Mr.. Chas.
DOMINICAN by the high school boys
and girls club, refreshments were
served consisting of tongue salad on
lettuce and French salad, cake and
punch. Mrs. Berry. the widow of
Mr.. Ike Berry died Nov. 81. She
was buried in Zion Hill cemetery,
funeral conducted by Rev. G. w.
Land. She had been sick for several
months. She leaves two daughters,
a son and sister to mourn her loss.
They have the sympathy of a host
of friends and neighbors. Rev. e. e.
Burkhalter and wife motored to
Marshall, Texas, last Monday and
returned Tuesday. The report nice
trip, Mr.. M. L. Burkhalt Bro. of
Rev. Burkhalter was a visitor in the
city last week, the guest of his
brother. Rev. Burkhalter left Sat
urday night to be in attendance 1T
the National Baptist convention toI
lie held in st. Louis, Mo. The health
of the city is much improving.
Center.-Rev. ]. V. Griggs was at
his post at the c. M. e. church Sun
day services were good throughout
the dsI, Mrs. Addie Govan, teacher
at Henrietta school, conducted an
entertainment at the school Thanks
giving day and raised $19.35, the
same to be used for the school, Mrs.
Govan is a busy ts cher, she is
having well dug on the school
ground as well as deal of other
work done on the school building.
/. Mr.. Arthur Biglow of 912 33rd
street, Galveston, Texas is spending
a few days with his wife, Mrs. Beu-
lab Biglow who is an assistant teach
er in Center Colored high school.
Mr. B. R. Adams of Jasper, Texas,
was in the city Friday night in in
terest of the F. & A. Y. M. Miss
Estella Jennings of Tlmpson. Texas,
is spending few days here with
relatives. Rev. T. A. Amos is max
ins his first round on the Houston
District