The Burleson News (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 1926 Page: 2 of 4
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The occa- ! Mrs. F. L. Brown and children of
Mrs. Baker entertained her el**.
Saturday night with a picnic at Deer
they had had a wonderful time,
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DEATHE OF MRS. JOHNNIE
WOODARD AT GEORGE CREEK
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Mrs. I. E. Shannon of Ft. Worth,
spent Monday with her mother, Mrs.
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Come to the Baxaar and buy your
graduation presents.
FRIDAY MAY 14TH CANDIDATE
DAY AT THORNTON SCHOOL business.
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COMMENCEMENT AT FRIEND-
SHIP HIGH SCHOOL MAY 14TH.
MRS. BROOKS BAKER
ENTERTAINS CLASS
' Creek Inn. 1 ,
They enjoyed a game of Base Ball,
was served. •
Mrs. T. T. Gregory, spent a few
davs in Ft. Worth this week with
her aunt, Mrs. R. L. James.
Miss Maggie Wnde, of Cleburne. CELEBRATES 107TH ANNIVER-
.< 2 1' ---- - -- I SARARY OF ODD FELLOWS
Marvin W. Weakley manager for
Bchepps Bakery of thia city for
several years, resigned Saturday.
Mr. Weakley will be succeeded
Entered at the Post Office at Bur-
leson, Texas as seeond-claas mail
matter.
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Mrs. Jess Garner, underwent an
operation at the South Western Hos- Mrs. W. C. Curry
Invitation have been mailed for
the Commencement excises of the
Mrs. Johnnie Woodard, aged 18
wife of Aubrey Woodard died at
her home at George Creek Thurs-
day afternoon at 18:18. The cause
! of her death was pneumonia.
, Funeral service were conductedv
at the George Creek cemetery Fri-
| day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Alton Green left Saturday for
Ranger, where he'will accept a posi-
tion with a lumber company aa **-
i aaitant manager.
Men be sure and go to the Baxaar
May 8th and buy a present for your
1 wife.
Mr. Green of Wilson Bros., and
Co., spent Monday in Cleburne, on
Thlrty
including the degree team of the
order, were the guests last Thursday
evening of, the Godley Rebekah
Lodge No. 249, and initiated 16 can-
didates for Godley Lodge.
After the initiation the
the finest banqeuts ever served by Burleson Monday,
a lodge in this county. 1 ~
sion was a most enjoyable one for Cleburne spent a few days this week 1 Dr““our* 1
all who attended. • I with her motherr, Mrs. J. F. Owens.1 .J/*,,*
I 9 1 Unffman and lai
Mrs. T. I. Ash spent Wednesday
night in Ft. Worth, with her sister.
the* ty to meet the public and deal with
I »L«. ■asskliss *ass* l»iw t ■»** earn ant Inna uritkj
Saturday; Meadame G. W. Bransom, the people have made him a friend
G. E. Bransom, Roy Lawson, C. C. of everyone in Cleburne. Courteous
Taylor, W. A. Taylor, Misses Lucile and accommodating in every way,
’ Overtin and Melba Taylor. I efficient in meeting the demandk
' ■ — — - — - - ..... of the traveling public and the local
people he became widely and well
known by all and not a thing ever
occurred during his connection with
the Santa Fe to mar the high ra-
, gard in which he is held here.
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pi tai, Monday morning. She stood Mrs. L. D. Harbin and children of
the operation fine and is improving Ft. Worth, spent Monday with her
rapidly, mother, Mrs. S. A. Lawson.
The occasion was in honor of the
I 107th anniversaray of the order, and
> a large crowd was present to partici-
pate in the festivities.
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' rendered.
t and H. T. Bradbury both made very
. Mesdamts J.
J. Hoffman and Jennie B. Cyrus
gave clever readings, accompanied
' by Mrs. C. Baker at the piano.
An excellent orchertra furnished
; music throughout the evening. L. E. Griffing.
Refreshments of ice cream and
i cake were served to the large crowd.
The May term of District Court
convened Monday morning. The
grand jury was empanelled and
sworn in. The civil docket was
set Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
The grand jury is composed of the
following eitisona: J. A. Ingle
Grandview, foreman; J. J. Pipes, Rio
Vista; J. D. Carrol, Godby; J. W.
Kennon, Bono; W. A. Kelly, Joshua;
J. A. Drennon, Cleburne, Route 7;
R. P. McClure, Egan;W. H. Cao-
tevens, Lillian; L. P. Flatt, Venus;
P. E. Pope, Alvarado; A. J. Jones,
Grandview, and E. E. Hunter Cle-
burne.
The following bailiffs were se-
lected to serve the grand jury: John
D. Long, doorkeeper; Ed. Pyeatt,
Rio Vista; Tob Teurpin, Alvarado;
Tampico,1 W 'S Harrell. Grandview; Hugh
___a * Hrooka JnahiiR
ger of the Scheppa Bakery here.
Mr. Bowers has been a resident of
Cleburne for more than eighteen
years and is one of the most popu-
lar and well known young business
men of the city.
Jack was night Chief Operator
for the Santa Fe Railroad here for
I many years. During his connections
i The following Burleson ladies at-1 with the road he had an opportuni-
J. A. Lemons was in the city Rat- tended the shrine Ladies at the* ty to meet the public and deal with
irday and issued a special invitaion woman’s club building in Ft. Worth the public and his transactions with
<» all candidates for public office
t<> attend a regular old-time political
-I- a king and gathering at the
Iht mpsou school house Friday even-
ng. May 14th, at 8 o'clock. • Miss Temple Hays, of Ft. Worth
Each candidate wUl be allowed spent Saturday night with her aunt,
the “stump** for a few minutes to Mrs. 8. A. Lawson.
inake his announcement and a short
i d dress to the people. *
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( BEKAH’S DEGREE TEAM _____ __ ______
INITIATES II AT GODLEY ent th.; "La end with Edith Gor-
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Miss Maurine Hay, spent last |
week in Temple, at the missionary F. held a joint celebration with the
conference. I members of the Rebekahs at the
M. Lowe and daughter, Eva, of Woodman hall last Thursday night.
Jacksonville Texas, spent last week 1
with Mr. T. I. Ash.
__ ________ T. B. Tom Crutcher, candidate
ladies served their guests to one of for commissioner, District 2 was in
Paul Huey, a Johnson county
boy, who has been serving for the
past two years as County Agricul-
tural agent ot Plainview, has been
by J. I. (Jack! Bowers as mana- i offered a very lucrative position
by the Mexican government.
Paul is the son of W. G. Huey of
Godley, and is a graduate of A.
and M. College. Following his
graduation he made a tour of the
leading countries of Europe as the
representive for a number of
live stock publications in this
country, and his selection by the
Mexican government indicates that
he has made a fine record in hi*
chosen profession:
The Mexican government is pro-
curing the ladrvices of a number
of agricultural experts in this
country for use in the developing
of that country.
If Mr. Huey accepts the position i
he will be located at Tampico,' • -------•
Mexico and will supervise work of ; Brooks, Joshua,
the government. ———
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Freindship high school, which is loc-1
ated six miles south of town. The after which supper
Commencement excises will be After supper several other games
held in the high school auditorium |were played.
Friday night May lt4h, commencing
at 8 o’clock.
J Those finishing at this time
very interesting program was Misses Inex Wade, Della
Rev. Thomas H. Melrose Wade and Edna Cowley.
The class flower is is *
Rose,’* and the class motto
“Graduated but not finished.”
I They departed for home about
| 10:30 o'clock. Each one declaring
are
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Cold Drinks and Hamburgers Served at the Stand.
TO
GALVESTON
ACCOUNT
BATHING GIRL REVUE
May 16th
$5.75 Round Trip
For tickets good on Sleepers $1.00 higher plus
Pullman fare.
ASK YOUR LOCAL AGENT
for information regarding train service, date of sale etc.
LOW RATE EXCURSION
VIA
This Park is located three miles from Burleson and twelve
miles from Fort Worth, on the Burleson Fort Worth pike,
and is a park where you will find amusement for the whole
family any day in the week.
The managers invite the citizens of Burleson and
surrounding territory to visit them at any time.
A Welcome Awaits You at All Times.
Base Ball Games Every Sunday.
Headquarters fdhCastor Blend Motor
Oil
Plenty of Shade and Water, and Tables
to spread your lunch
ALL FREE
DEER CREEK INN
Tourist Park and Picnic
Grounds
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J. L. (JACK) BBOWERS NEW
MANAGER FOR SCHEPP BAKERY
GODLEY BOY MAY
ACCEPT MEXICO JOB
DISTRICT COURT OPENS MAY
IN CLEBURNE MONDAY
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Vinson, George W. The Burleson News (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 1926, newspaper, May 7, 1926; Burleson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1242552/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Burleson Public Library.