The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-01-07


NJ. E. church. The Christmas tree
at Mr. and Mrs. Fuckers residence
was success. Mr.. and Mrs. Black
well entertained a jolly bunch of
friends with 8 o'clock dinner con-
sisting of five courses. No stones
were left unturned on part of the
host and hostess to insure their
guests of a good time. The guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. S. p Alexan-
der and mother, Mrs. Swan, Mrs.
Johnson, Mesdames Strickland, Davis
Bell Young, Ward Madams Sim
mons, Alternately, Rucker, Wallace
and Davis spent the holidays at home.
The feast given by the West Gate
lodge Masonic brothers No. Al was
grand affair. Mrs. Leona Rucker
Lottie Byrd left Sunday afternoon
for Cisco. Watch meeting was held
at all churches Saturday night, Dec.
81. Mrs. Bette Wilson has been
i'll. The quarterly conference held
at the A. M. f. church by their pre-
siding elder was a success spiritu-
ally and financially. Mrs. Eta Hol-
mes, spent several days with her
sister, Mrs. Campbell. The enter
tainment given by Mrs. Footer for
! Prince Memorial c. NJ. e. church
was a success. Mrs jessie Aber-
nathy went to Fort Worth, to spend
few days with her sister, Mrs.
Willie Jones received a box from
| her aut, in San Diago, Calf. which
was presents for relatives and
/ friends of Santown. Rev Garnett
preached soul tirring sermon Sun
1 day night. Mr.. Mack Strickland is
working up a class of his sinner
| friends for Reverend Garnett, the
/ A. NJ. f. church. Rev. Guy of Abe
! line, Texas, preached at Mt Zion
/ Baptist church Sunday night Mr..
| Lee Jones worshipped at Mt. Zion
Baptist church Sunday night
LuflIin, Dec. 5.--Watch service
was held at all the churches. Every
body seemed to be spiritually re
vived and therefore Sunday service
was good. Mr.. Linn Johnson, one of
Lufkin's prominent citizens passed
| beyond this life December rs, 1921.
His death was great grief to those
who knew him. He was one of the
best carpenters in East Texas. He
built several of the fine homes in
this city and did all the wood work
in the First Baptist church of which
he was member. He leaves a wife,
three daughters, three sons and a
host of friends and relatives to
mourn his demise. Misses U. G.
Sidney and NJ. E. Henry entertain
ed a number of young friends at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Henry. After delicious and sum-
tuous luncheon was served the
young people departed for watch
service at the C. NJ. Z. church. All
reports quite an enjoyable time.
Prof ~ C. Branham has returned
from Tyler where he spent the
Xmas holidays and reports having
spent an excellent time. School be-
gan January Bird.
Crockett, Jan 5.-May this new
year bring to you health, and plen-
ty and to all be bright and gay.
This day found the regular Sunday
School pupils on their way TO the
various schools. Rev. Ragsdale, pas
tor C. NJ. T., was at his post of
duty today, also Rev. Alexander
preached two sermons for his people
There were many visitors in town
to spend Xmas which was in a
quiet way. Rev. and Mrs. VIM Scott
have a beautiful home They and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hatch, entertain
ed the following guests on the 26th
night, at $50: Mrs. o. l.. Hatch,
| I Mfg m, n1
llinsworth, Mr.. and Mrs. Mano Grove,
Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Alexander. Mrs.
Ida Williams, Miss Cora Mike, Mr.
and Mrs. Levi Johnson, Mrs. NJ.
Jones. The table was heavily lad
en- accordingly to the season, Dec
IS. Miss Lena Gray and Mr.. p. H.
Swearingen were quietly married in
the home of Mr.. Levi Johnson. Rev.
VIM. Scott did the holy tie. Mrs.
Gertrude Williams gave ON Dec. goth
"a big dinner. ADJUSTMENTS were
clearing for the men and quilting
for the ladies. There were more
than forty dined. Distinguished
guests were her three brothers
from Palestine; Messrs. Eddi, James
and John Masters.
M and Mrs. Lipscomb Williams
were the happily entertainers of his
uncles and Mrs E. Vaughns. Miss
e. Burts, Mesdames Jack Lee and
! Albert Jones, DR.. T. j, Hackett and
Prof. Tonic Johnson. Mr.. Williams
and his guests went out hunting.
One of the counties most prom
inent young ladies and teachers
here for several years, Miss Eva
Jane Mccullough was united in
holy matrimony to Prof. NJ. X. Bar
low of Ducet, Texas, by Rev. G. j.
Alexander, Dec. 2S, all wishes for
them a happy and prosperous life:
Prof. S. A. Hayden has just re-
turned from Jacksonville, where he
is a frequent caller on Miss S.
Clemens, am sure the plat is thick
ing. Rev. P. A. Northington was
buried in Conroe. on Dec. 9th.
Mrs. Nellie Mosley attended the
funeral this was one of the biggest
funerals in Conroe. Mrs. Lee Fender
is confined to her room Little Gre
zette is making good selling the
Blade and Ledger. Mrs. Lena
Taylor of Corrigan was guests of
| MTS. -. D. IlouSlOl MI anu WI o.
A. ]. entertained their sisters from
Lufkin, Messrs l.. Steward and
Ruth Woody
Waxahachie, Jan. 5.-The Xmas
Tree at Zion Hill Baptist church
Saturday night, Dec. oath, under
the supervision of Mrs. NJ. A. John
son, was well attended. The wealth
er was real cold, but everybody
was present to hear old Santa Claus
call their name, for their present.
Mrs. Pearl Scott of Teague, Texas,
is visiting Waxahachie and vicini-
ty, during the holidays. Prof. John
son also visited the Xmas tree, and