The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-06-10

Saturday. Miss Lottie Byrd and
Mrs. Willie Jones are preparing
high brown powder Swans park is
the place to go when you want the
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Henderson.-May 31st and June
LIST another commencement Of the
Excelsior High School passed into
history. There were 500 people
there to witness the exercises. Prof
II. C. McCane has few equals in
the school room. The graduating
class captivated the audience thru
its performance and rendition Of
well prepared selections. Mr. Walter
Gray was called to GAINESVILLE to
attend the funeral of his brothers
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. eileen Tabor are
here from Mexia. Mr.. Lawrence
Cameron from Grand Prairie, Mr..
Rob Johnson of Dallas, Mr.. Rick
Ready from Tuskegee, Ala, all are
visitors here. Mrs. Maria Hicks left
for Longview. Hon. ]. A. Hightower,
general manager and treasurer of
the G. B. A., of Tyler was here this
week on business.
Mother Zion Baptist.
Sunday School was opened by the
Assistant Supt. Walter Franklin. Of
ficers present Z; pupils 49, collec-
ton $1.94 This school is manifes-
ting much interest. Tuesday night,
May 30th at the residence of Rev.
Mrs. A. w. Prior, the Band
a. d Uniform Rank club gave an
entertainment in honor of the grad
uating class. The band furnished
plenty of jazz music. Ice cream and
cake and punch were served in
abundance. Mr.. Thos Bogus of
Dallas, arrived here to attend the
funeral of his sister, Mrs. Mary
Ready, who departed this life Sat
urday afternoon last The funeral
was held from Mother Zion Baptist
church at p. M, under auspices
of the American Woodmen. Sunday
school was interesting at the G. M.
E. church. Officers an dteachers
present IL; pupils present 65; col
lection SLIP. Promptly at IL a. m,
Rev. Garner delivered an able SER
mon
East Mexia.-Business seems to
be good at all business places. Visi-
visitors at Busy Corner and the fac
tory.
Rev. w. r. Gregg, inventor and
electrician of Mexia, Mr.. Lee r.
Canady, insurance agent; DR.. Griggs
of PALESTINE; Rev. c. L. Humber,
Editor OF fhe Mexia Times; Mr.. A.
L. Carter, Farmer and Real estate
agent. Messrs. Ned Crisco, Walter
Travos and VIM. Harris of Coolidge.
Prof. S. w. Bell. Waxahachie; Prof.
A. e. Hollands of Palestine; Mr..
Alle1, president of Mexia Oil Co.,
were ali welcome visitors at the
West Texas Manufacturing build
ing this week. Mrs James Long is
hustling woman for the company's
interest. Mr.. A. Long, builder and
contractor have about finished up
the building for the company.
Mr.. p. H. Moore and son, Willie
passed through en- route from Wiley
University to Hampstead, Texas,
their home. Rev. Calhoun is
church builder and is loved by his
people. Rev. A. L. Boon, moderator
North Friendship Association
preached at the Little Flock Baptist
church Thursday night. The demise
of Mr.. Frank Sanders, born in
1853, died May 30, 1922, having
lived SO years. He leaves wife
and nine children. Remains buried
from Lonza Chapel NJ. E. church.
Brother Sanders lived 40 years
in the church. The funeral was in
charge of Carton and McBay I'M
dertakers.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Smith made
a flying trip to their home in Waco,
a few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis are quite lib
eral donors to their church. Miss
Matte E. Jenkins and Mrs. May F.
Lonza are nice cafeterias and clerks.
Rev. T. G. Carter knows how to
bring things to pass Mrs. r. L.
Lee has thrown away her crutches
and walks like 16 year old girl.
We were glad to see her out.
LawtOn. Barnette Chapel A. M.
e. church service was good. IL
O'Clock sermon enjoyed by all. The
contest between the six young ladies
is nearing its climax The pastor
has offered three rewards which are
as follows: list prize $3.50; End
priez $3.50 and 3rd prize $3.50.
Miss Emma B. Weaver won fist
prize. Total collection for the day
$133.42. Mrs. Ora Powdrill of Altus
who has been the guest of Mrs. A.
e. Houston last week left Sunday
evening for home in Altus. Mrs. L.
A. Houston, Deputy of the Western
District set up Knights and Daugh-
ter lodge last Wednesday night. We
wish them success. A musical re-
cital was given at Galilee BAPTIST
church Friday evening by the choir.
was successful. receipts $1O.5O. Rev.
II. G. Green of Duncan, Okla.
preached morning and night at Gal
lice church. The funeral OF Mr..
Freddie Campbell was held at Cali
lee Baptist church Thursday even
ing. A large crowd attended. Mr..
0rang King has returned from Ok
lahoma City, where he has been at
tending school.