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▲ WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR ALL THE PEOPLE
THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5,1933
PAG
News From Texas Towns
RICHMOND
Richmond.—Services were well at-
tended throughout the city Sunday.
Baptismal services were largely at-
tended at Mt. Vernon Sunday night
Mrs. Ella Thomas and Miss N. B.
Washington are on the sick list Mrs.
H. L Swinson, who has been in Hous-
ton for the past week undergoing den-
tal treatment is much better. Miss
Ghula Knapp of Kendleton was the
guest of Miss Russell May Dack Fri-
day. C. H. D. Fleming of Beaumont
was * guest in the home of Miss
Arizona Flemming last week. Mrs.
Pearl Phillips of Houston was the
week end guest of Mrs. L. Walker.
Burrell Kemp is home after a pleas-
ant visit with parents at Commerce,
Texas. Read The Informer.—Leonard
Fields, Reporter and agent.
LIBERTY
Liberty.—Mt. Rose Baptist Church,
services. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thomas
motored to Temple in his new "Mas-
ter Town Chevrolet” and plan to mo-
tor to Denver to the Grand Camp of
A. M. W. Mmes. EL A. Harris and
M. A. B. Kimbrough have returned
from Houston where they attended
the Grand Lodge of G. U. O. of O. F.
Mrs. L A. Winston and niece have
returned from a visit to Houston. The
picnic given by the junior usher
board of St. Emanuel was an enjoy-
able affair. The Listening-in-club met
at the home of Mrs. B. F. Forward
Monday night and were served an
appetising menu. Miss Willie Lee
Miles finished the Junior CoBege
course at Houston this summer and is
now home with her parents. Miss Wil-
lie Lee Miles, Mmes (Lane) Powells
and Annie McCracken and Neal Rid-
ley are new readers of The Informer.
Please save a nickle to read the news.
—Reporter.
NAVASOTA
Navasota.—Services were good at
all churches. Mrs. O’Neal of Bryan is
in the city. Henry Hainsworth motor-
ed to Bay Town last Friday. Miss
Minnie Wilson is home after finishing
the first term of summer school at
Prairie View. Miss Ruth Walker has
CAMERON
Cameron—The Intercollegiate Club
met at the house of Mrs. L Murphy
Wednesday night with the following
members present: Misses Letonia
Kelly, Mozelle Johnson, and Beatrice
Walker, Mrs. L V. Murphy, Messrs.
J. L Burks, Lawrence Phillips, and
Jesse Street and Dr. J. T. Canady.
After a very interesting business ses-
sion the club was served delicious ice
cold watermelon. The next meeting
will be at the home of Jesse Street,
615 Travis avenue. Read The Inform-
er.—Reporter.
girls rendered music for the program
Saturday morning. L A. Stanton di-
Houston this week. Circulars are ho
ing distributed announcing a free omuruny awsuug- - a. -u-ISVs we-
barbecue dinner at the Mother Zion rested the choir and Miss Ilene Mit-
Church August 13. God, through ’ " * -1 It- o—
President Roosevelt, is chasing “ole
man” D. Pression, who has caused so
much suffering. Cotton picking will
be in full operation soon. Alex Ray| Houston. Mra. Pauline Burnes and
of Peach Creek brought ia the first family are visiting her father in Cal-
bale of new cotton last week. He re-vert. Mrs. Bessie Woodard has gone
ceived twelve cents per pound, with to Houston for a visit with her bus-
ginning, bagging and ties free. Read 1-----~-----' Ween
The Informer. Reporter
chell the Y.W.A. girls. William Stan-
ton has returned from his visit in
Houston. Mrs. Bonnie M. Mitchell has
returned from summer school at
000
hand. Mrs. Florence Stevens of Waco
is visiting her father, Matthis Hop-
kins. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Sunday
school ran high Sunday with a small
attendance. Mrs. Emily Hooker has
returned from Dallas, where she went
to visit a sick son. Mrs. Faye Myrtle
Williams is home again to the delight
of her many friends. Soo Ilene Mit-
chell for The Informer—the best Ne-
gro paper you can buy.—Reporter.
Rev. 0. L Hegmon, pastor. We were
blessed with wonderful services Sun-
day. Sunday school attendance was
small. Rev. Tennessee of Houston was
with us all day. He delivered a real
gospel message that was enjoyed by
all. Three o’clock prayer service was
conducted by Deacon Williams and
Sister Holiday. Rev. Tennessee
preached another burning message,
theme, "Highway and Highway
Building." The spirit ran high. Rev. — ---------•-------,—
E. W. Green, Sr., of Liberty, delivered gram was carried out. They were
a wonderful address in behalf of our J *- 4 " J 4
pastor. At 7:80 prayer service was
conducted by Deacon Williams and
Sisters Varner and Williams. The pas-
tor preached a soul stirring sermon,
subject, "Jesus will surely come." One
was added to the church. Our doors
are always open to visitors. Don’t
fail to buy an Informer for real news.
—Parthenia Jackson, Reporter.
WILLIS
Willis.—Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Han-
nah of Port Arthur are visiting Mrs.
Hannah’s father, Johnnie Calrida.
Miss Marjorie Lewis of Beaumont was
visiting her relatives last week. Read
The Informer.—Reporter.
oOo
Willis.—Tuesday, July 18, a great
District Camp Meeting was launched
for the purpose of saving souls. Our
P. E., Dr. W. O. Boyd, presiding over
the Beaumont district, secured the
returned home from Giddings. An ex-
cellent program was sponsored at the
M. E. Church last week. Each night
an interesting and instructive pro-
grand both spiritually and financially.
Rev. G. W. Gilder is pastor. Sick list:
Miss Nora Thomas, Mrs. Carline
Smith and Mrs. Cora Overstreet. Read
The Informer.—Carrie B. Hawkins,
Reporter.
SCHULENBURG
Schulenberg.—All churches were
CALVERT
Calvert.—Services were good at all
churches Sunday. The pastor of St.
Paul A. M. EL Church left for San
Antonio where he will teach Bible
school. The delegates from the Teach-
ers’ Institute, held at Mexia, gave a
splendid report. Delegates were
Misses Odessa Dennan, Lucile Turner,
Albert* Thompson and Lola M. Ham-
mond, Mrs. Evelyn Johns and Willie
Lacy, Jr. The social and industrial
art club had a lawn part at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson. In-
teresting games were played and
cake and punch were served. The fun-
eral of Mrs. Oshilla Ross, who was
shipped from Dallas, was held at St.
Paul M. E. Church Sunday, Rev. A.
H. Crawford officiating. Many out of
town relatives and friends attended
the funeral. S. V. Stewart, who de-
parted this life Monday, was funeral-
ized from the Holiday Chapel A. M.
E. Zion Church Thursday with Rev.
P. R. Pittman officiating. Miss Made-
lon Ross attended the association in
Marlin. Save 5 cents for The Inform-
er. It will be brought to your door
each Saturday. —Vernon Baker, Re-
porter.
WICHITA FALLS
Wichita Falls.—Sunday school was
on time with Supt. Williams and his
staff at their posts. Attendance was
large. The pastor taught a wonderful
lesson at the 11 o’clock services, sub-
ject, “Courage.” It was enjoyed by all.
B. Y. P. U. at 6 p. m. with the presi-
dent in charge. Pastor Spriggs and
choir No. 2 worshipped with Rev.
Williams and his congregation at 8
p. m. At 8:30 p. m. choir No. 1 rend-
ered a spicy program and the dele-
gates from the choir made their re-
ports, Mr. Gary for choir No. 1 and
Mr. Jones for choir No. 2. A large
delegation was sent from Pleasant
Home to the G. H. W. Association
well attended. The "Rainbow” wed-
ding at Pleasant Union Baptist
Church, under the direction of Mrs.
Leon Jones, was indeep enjoyed. Mrs.
M. L Glass, M. N. G. of Schulenberg
household, and Mrs. L S. Lee have
returned home from the Grand Lodge
in Houston and report a wonderful
time. Mrs. Pearl Flowers has return-
ed from a visit in Houston. Mrs.
Kyles of Houston motored to Schulen-
berg Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Lee Kyle
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Pinkie White, has returned to Hous-
ton. The party given on the M. E.
Church lawn was enjoyed by all. Mrs.
Beatrice Bilton is home again after
a visit to Tyler. Clifford is back home
from a visit in San Antonio. Mmes.
Mable Scallion and Myrtle Flowers
are on the sick list Read The Inform-
BUCK HORN
Buck Horn.—Services at Samuel
Chapel are well attended both morn-
ing and evening. Our pastor, Rev. J.
S. Connor, was at his post. Supt. EL
E. Williams has been ill for two
weeks. Revival started Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Church Wyatt and
daughter were up Sunday from
Houston. Rev. M. Johnson and several
from Beaumont spent the week end
visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Evans were dinner guests of
Mrs. Maria Ivey last Sunday. Mrs.
Callie Wilkes had as her dinner
guest Mrs. Ernestine Harris. The
Ward boys and several others from
Houston spent Sunday afternoon
here. Mr. and Mrs. Reese have re-
turned from the Grand Lodge in
Houston. The Mt. Zion choir will sing
in Hempstead Sunday. The lawn
party Saturday night was quite a
success. We want the people of Buck
Horn to get interested in The Hous-
ton Informer and have five cents for
it every week.—Miss Dorothy- D.
Reese, Reporter and agent.
EAGLE LAKE
Wharton.—Prof. Mack of Houston
was in the city last Tuesday on pro-
fessional business. Mrs. Minnie Man-
ning and children, Joseph and Jewell,
of Austin, after spending several days
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.
Quinan, left Monday to spend a like
period with mother and grand mother
in Dallas before returning home. Mrs.
Amanda Jenkins of San Antonio is
| here on business and is domiciled in
the home of Mrs. Mollie Ray. Mrs. J.
C. Lacy and Mra. Edna Ake motored
to Austin Monday to visit relatives
; and friends for an indefinite period. ----------------- 5—= ,
I The report of the coming of another inspiring sermons. Dr. and Mrs. E. W
tropical hurricane revived that appar- Cobb, Mrs. Price and daughter of
ently abating fear which had been Taylor were the guests of Mr. and
caused by the one that passed into Mrs. H. C. Cobb, and other friends,
Mexico a week ago but all is placid Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.
now Mm. Josie Taylor of Chicago. Charlie McDonald and son of Dallas
who' Ims been here with her father were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cato,
since the death of her sister last No- Mrs. Robbie Jewelry and Mrs. Ada
vember, accompanied by her brother. Woods and baby and Mm EL Mays
Charles Gordon, departed from the spent the week end in Dallas. Miss
city via auto for the "Windy City” Artie Pudie is spending a few days
last Thursday. George Hughes, 15, a *---4 1--4 "
son of Albert C. Hughes, who lost his
eye sight more than twenty years ago,
has constructed a radio from odd
pieces of automobile parts picked up
here and there, and though lacking in
fondness, he is able to listen in on
most broadcasts. It works with a bat-
tery. It is a unique invention for a
boy of his age, environment and ac-
cessibility. The Wharton Choral Club,
in response to an invitation, will sing
for the A. M. E. District Convention
in Kendleton Friday night. The plow-
ing up of several acres of cotton will
begin here as soon as weather condi-
tions will permit. Rev. and Mrs. C. W.
McLean went to Kendleton last Wed-
service of Madam Basket to conduct
the meeting, assised by ministers of
the district. The meeting will close
Thursday night, July 27. To date, it
is reported, 28 names have been add-
ed to the various churches of the
community. Rev. W. O. Sample, the
successful pastor of Ebenezer, the
community in which the meeting is
being held, has saved no pains in tak-
ing care of the meeting. Too much
praise can not be given this young
man. The ministers visiting the
meeting are Rev. B. W. Wiseman, of
Dayton; Rev. H. H. Bean, of Cold
Springs; and Rev. L C. Young, of
Trinity, all of whom have contri-
buted, each in his own way, to the
success of the meeting. Sick list: Ella
Philpot and Charlie Bremby. Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin Hannah, of Port Arthur, nesday •• attend the A. M. E. Con-
are visiting Mrs. Hannah’s father, ~ *
of Beaumont, is visiting relatives.—
Ira B. Scott, Reporter.
IROSPUSMRe
ROCKDALE
Rockdale.—Sunday school was well
attended at all churches Sunday. Rev.
T. A. Sallie at New Hope and Rev. H.
Jackson at Allen Chapel preached two
with her sister at Calvert. Prof.
Shanks spent a few hours in Austin
last week. Mrs. Nious of Waco is the
guest of Prof. and Mrs. Shanks.
Sick list: H. C. Cobb, Sisters Mc-
Faden, Lockhart, and Browning.—
Reporter.
BELLVILLE
Bellville.—Services were good at all
is here visiting her step father and
grandmother, Mr. Marse and Mrs. Lue
Sellers. Miss Sellers was honored
Monday night with * surprise party
at the home of Mrs. A. Nealy given
by Misses Una Mae Powell, Lillian
Henderson, and Ellazene Nealy. Mr.
Riley Brown is on the sick list.
BRENHAM
Brenham.—Mrs. Marinda Forney,
Mother of J. E. Forney, died Wed-
nesday, July 19, at the ripe age of 87
years. She leaves to mourn her two
children, Mrs. Martha Allen, daugh-
ter, San Antonio, and J. E. Forney,
son, with whom she resided at the
time of her death. Her remains were
laid to rest Thursday. Rev. B. T. Reese
officiated. Mrs. Hilda Moore has been
confined to her home for two weeks.
Frank Murray, one of Brenham’s cul-
inary artists, has gone to San An-
tonio where he has accepted an at-
tractive paying position. Mrs. Adel
Steverson, Somerville, was a pleas-
ant visitors here Saturday. Nathaniel
Moore, Jr., has been confined to his
home sick for four weeks. Funeral
rites were held for Mrs. Willie B.
Parish Sunday, July 23. She was a
member of New Hope Baptist
Church. Rev. S. W. Ellis delivered the
funeral oration. She leaves to mourn
a father, two brothers, and four sis-
ters. Out of town relatives attending
the funeral were Mrs. A. B. Murray,
sister, Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs.
Mayme Chambers, Temple, Texas.
Prof. D. D. Williams, teacher Pleas-
ant Grove School, was a visitor here
Saturday.-E. J. Moore, Reporter and
agent.
CAMDEN
Camden.—Owing to inclement
weather, services were poorly attend-
ed at all churches Sunday. Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Patric gave a party at
their home Friday night. Those pres-
ent reported an enjoyable time. Prof.
Otis White of Galveston spent several
days in the city visiting Miss Rosa
Lee Bennett. Mrs. Henrietta Scott and
grand daughter, Little Miss Henry
Helen Renfro, were called to Hous-
ton on account of the death of her
sister, Mrs. Lilly Blas. Misses Brazil
and Frankie Bradley of Alto, Texas,
spent several days with Miss Eddie
Robinson last week. Prof. and Mrs.
Ed. Robinson entertained with a din-
ner Sunday. Those who enjoyed the
repast were: Miss M. C. Bruce, Prof.
Frazier, Mary Allen College; Prof.
Otis White, Galveston; Misses Fran-
kie and Brazil Bradley, Alto; Miss
Mary K. Jackson, New Boston; and
Miss Rosa Lee Bennett, Camden. In
the afternoon the guests went on *
swimming party. Mr. and Mrs. Will
McQueen announce the birth of a
daughter. The Courts of Calanthe
gave a concert in the auditorium of
the high school Monday night. The
July Club gave an ice cream supper
Friday night We are glad to see Miss
Rosetta Lewis up after being ill sev-
eral days.—Miss Freddie Arnell Rob-
inson, Reporter.
which just closed in Marlin. All re-
port a pleasant time with Mt. Pleas-
ant leading church in the district and
our church holding the banner. Little
Bobbie Jean and Camille Fay .... .......... ....... . ..........
Draughan are visiting Rev. and Mrs. sermon at 11 o’clock. The men’s union
Lucas in Galveston.—Reporter.
Eagle Lake.—Sunday schools were
well attended at all churches. Rev. E.
G. Gibbs, pastor of Friendship Bap-
tist Church, preached a wonderful
NACOGDOCHES
Nacogdoches.—Sunday was * dull
day for all churches. No services at
any of the churches on account of tie
rain and bad weather. The rain did
much damage in this section as all
creeks and lowlands are flooded and
the gardens are ruined. Rev. D. K.
Matthews is still out of tie city. Miss
Glennie V. Bates of Shreveport is
spending a few weeks with her cousin,
Mrs. Bertha Sleet. Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
gar Davidson gave a party Wednes-
day night in honor of Miss Glennie
Bates. A refreshing repast was serv-
ed. Clifford Sleet left July 4th on his
summer vacation. Summer school eta-
dents have returned after a profitable
session in Prairie View State Col-
lege. Miss Jewel MeBroom is home
from school after suffering with a
splendid ankle. Mrs. Ernestine Me-
Neil plans to return at the end of tie
session for her degree. Miss Lorene
Pace, and others from Tyler, were
dinner guests of Miss Raszete O. An-
derson Sunday. Read The Informer.-
Arthur Johnson, Reporter.
CONROE
Rosenberg.—The Mount Vernon
Baptist Church, Rev. E. H. Branch,
pastor, was host to the Independent
District Association, which held their
session this week. The services were
high throughout tie week. Many
wholesome messages were brought
forth. People were visiting from all
sections of tie state. The delegates
seemed very well pleased and elated
over tie welcome and hospitality
shown them by tie Rosenberg people, de
Mrs. Jennie Leonard was called to er
the funeral of her aunt who was buri-
ed in Kendleton on Wednesday. Prof.
B. S. Luter was called to Prairie
View cm Wednesday oa business of
importance. Mr. T. L Pink is back
in town after his prolonged visit in
Wharton. The Fort Bend County En-
campment was held in Rosenberg just
across the river on the Williams
form under tie leadership of Mm
Austin and Mr. Adams, the county
extension workers. They are said to
have had a delightful time. Visitors
for this occasion were Prof. O. J.
Thomas and family of Cameron,
Prof. M. M. Tarver of Wharton and
others. Get The Informer each week
for the local news.—Miss Roberta
Harris, Reporter.
churches Sunday. A revival was held
at Bethlehem Baptist Church with two
souls added for baptism. Revival is
being held at Louisville Baptist
. Church this week. Mrs. L B. Carter
haa returned from a brief visit with
relatives in Fort Worth. Ed. Davis of
Taylor visited our city last week, at-
tending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs.
Georgia Johnson. Mrs. Alice Jonss
spent two pleasant weeks here. Mrs.
Rufus Carter accompanied her back
to Houston for a short visit. Alfred
Bonner and wife spent several days
here last week. Mra. L C. Sherrod
has returned from Lexington. Ed.
Chappell and wife of Breckenridge
were here visiting his brother, Tom
Chappell. Sammy Long died at the
home of Mrs. Lacy Dudley Friday
evening after an operation at the
Bellville Hospital. Born to Mr. and
Mrs. Sammy Latson a fine baby
daughter on July 22. Buy The Inform-
er every week from Mrs. Magnolia
Tate, who is now agent for Bellville.
—Mrs. Esther Lane Thompson, Re-
porter.
FORT WORTH
Fort Worth.—The Mt. Pisgah Bap-
tist Sunday school was opened at 9:15
by Supt. L. B. Williams. The intro-
ductory remarks were timely and in-
spirational. The lesson was taught in
classes 80 minutes and reviewed by
the pastor. The devotionals were con-
ducted by deacons Keese and Turner.
Responsive reading from the 14th
chapter of Exodus. The theme of the
morning message was "God’s Love for
His Church.” Our spirits were joy-
fully reanimated and much benefitted.
The brotherhood is doing great work
in relieving the pastor of unnecessary
work through the Men’s Union of
which Brother L. V. Johnson is presi-
dent. B.Y.P.U. at 6:15 was opened by
President G. T. Willis. After remarks
by Sister Ida Williams, group 8 under
the captaincy of Sister Lula Edmon
rendered a most excellent program,
from the subject, “What shall we
read?” Night services were largely
attended. Devotionals by deacons
Gates and McConnell. The pastor read
for the theme of his discourse, “The
Triumph of God’s Church.” We are
glad to know that Sister R. P. Cros-
by is improving after 8 or 4 months
of illness. Read The Informer.—Re-
porter.
Conroe.—Attendance at Sunday
schools and churches was small Sun-
day. Services at Union Center A.M.E.
Church Sunday night were good. Rev.
W. O. Boyd, presiding elder, preach
ed a wonderful sermon. Plans for the
rebuilding of the colored school are
now under way. Prof. B. W. Turner,
principal, was in the city Sunday. The
I ing of Mrs. Johnson is ready for the
opening of the B. Y. P. U. congress
I Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Mc-
Murry were the guests of Miss Aza
Lee Linton Sunday afternoon. A menu
of ice cream and cake was served.
Misses Odessa Hendrix and Velma
Lands, graduates of Booker T. Wash-
ington High School, wiB attend Texas
College the coming term. Clarence
Hunter was called to the bedside of
Mrs. Sherman Rodges, who is now in
John Sealy Hospital. Galveston. Read
The Informer.—W. E. Holomon, re-
porter.
MEXIA
Mexia.—Services were well attend
HEARNE
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Hearne.—The following ministers
went out of the city to their churches
Sunday: Revs. R. B. Bradley, R. M.
Blocker, A. Manning, Fennell, John-
son, F. McCrackens and Murphy. Rev.
B. M. Moss was at his post at St.
Emanuel with a crowded house at all
rendered a program at 3 p.m. with
Rev. 0. J. Pedescleaux, preaching for
the occasion. Rev. J. C. Howard, pre-
siding elder, conducted quarterly
meeting at St. Paul A.M.E. Church
and preached a soul-stirring sermon
at 11 a. m. After the services the pre-
siding elder, W. L. Johnson, O. L.
Robinson, Mrs. E. L. Penn, Miss Lil-
liam Reedus, Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Brown and Rev. J. W. Fowler mo-
tored to Glen Flora and worshipped
with the good people there. Little
Miss Dorothy Ella Cook of Schulen-
berg is visiting her father, G. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey were in
town early Monday morning. The
Womanless Wedding sponsored by
Mrs. 0. J. Pedesclaux was very inter-
esting and largely attended. The play______, ______,. ._____ ....
will be repeated August 11th. Rev. W. Mason attended the county agent's
M. Allen of Hallettsville was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L Johnson
Monday evening. Read The Houston
Informer.—Reporter.
GIDDINGS
Giddings.—Rev. Lewis, the new
pastor of the A. M. E. Church, was
at his post both morning and night.
Ade Hull left Saturday for Austin.
Prof. 0. A. Mason and a large dele-
gation left for Victoria to attend the
Free Will Baptist Association. Mrs.
J. L. Dunlap of Austin was in the city
Saturday. J. S. Wormly is visiting
his mother in Austin. Miss Vivian
Swain was seen on the streets of
our city Monday. Profs. Sampson and
YOAKUM
Yoakum.—The St. James A. M. E.
Church Sunday school opened at 9:00
with the Supt., Mrs. Hargrow, at her
post The lessen was well discussed,
and reviewed by the pastor, Rev. S.
W. Whitehead.
At 11 o’clock the junior choir fur-
nished the music for the services. At
6:80 the A. C. E. league was well at-
tended. At 8 o’clock the pastor and
members of St James visited the St
John’s M. E. Church where the pastor
delivered a message on “Prayer."
Everyone is cordially invited at all
times to attend the services at St
James. Mmes. Pinkie Monroe, L
Johnson, and E. J. Douglas attended
the funeral of Clarence Moore in
Gonsales last Sunday.—Reporter.
meet at Luling Foundation farm
Monday. Mrs. J. H. Smith and chil-
dren, accompanied by W. L Moses,
motored to Galveston for a plunge in
the Gulf. News reached here of the
death of Mr. Jones in Houston and
on the same day Ms father, George
Jones, died. Father and son were
buried in a twin grave in Jones
Colony Cemetery. Cotton is begin-
ning to open. Read The Informer.—
Reporter.
WHARTON
Wharton.—Intermittent torrential
showers of Friday night and early
Saturday morning reduced the usual
congregation on our streets last Sat-
urday. Mr. Tarver of Georgia, U. S.
soldier, is here on furlough spending
a few days with hte brother, Prof.
N. N. Tarver. The Wharton Choral
HALF WAY BETWEEN HOUSTON AND
BEAUMONT IS
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Our Garage Has Trained Mechanics
THER WELLS’ GARAGE
Club made ita second appearance be-
fore the "mike,” station C. 0. P., here
last Sunday, at 12:80 p. m. By re-
quests of white residents the time
was advanced to that hour so they
could listen in. Church services were
on the burn Sunday. Mis. C. E. Bell
and little Cleo Bell have been in the
city for more than a week aiding in
a financial drive for the church. A
host of members of Macedonia Bap-
tist Church attended the association
at Rosenberg last week. The Mace-
donia quartet is on the air daily at
12:80 p. m. broadcasting over statfan
C-O-P and have received a number of
compliments. The Wharton Civic Club
is requesting our people to destroy
noxious weeds and to plant fall flow-
ers, in aid of ita beautification pro-
gram. A delegation from Mother
Zion Baptist Church will meet the
Southwest Central Association below
ed at all churches Sunday. Rev. L
Sanders, of Flint, Mich., delivered an
inspiring sermon Sunday morning at
Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. D. E.
Johnson, pastor of Antioch Baptist
Church, spent the past week in Dal-
las, Grandview and Washington, Tex.
Mrs. D. E. Johnson spent the week in
Houston. Rev. L C. Graves, pastor of
St. John A. M. E. Church, and wife
spent last week in Somerville and
Wallder, Texas visiting relatives.
Their mother and sister, Mrs. M. A.
Harris and Jewell Harris returned
with them for an indefinite stay. The
Dixie harmonizers of Ft. Worth were
in the city Sunday and Monday night.
Mrs. Emma Parker of Shire, Texas,
was the guest of her son. George
Oliver, and Mrs. Elnora Williams
Wednesday, July 19th. Robert Fore-
man, Mrs. L E Pinkard, R. L Pink-
ard, and Dr. W. C. David motored to
Dallas Monday. Mrs. J. T. White and
M. A. Demmings visited friends in
Corsicana Friday. Parley V. Lewis
spent the past week in Dallas. Mrs.
M. P. Campbell spent Sunday out of
the city. W. H. White, Jr., Woody
Wiley, Joe Pinkard, Jr., and Robert
MeBay spent Friday afternoon in
Corsicana. A party given by Fred
Honore, Jr., and friends was enjoyed
by them. Mr. and Mrs. Joha Bell of
Wichita Falls were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Dixon the past week.
L C. Ranson and B. A. Holland spent
the week end in the city. Mesdames
Williams and Joe Moore and Miss
Rhoda Young of Dallas visited Mes-
dames Carlene Lee, East Mexia, and
W. CL MeBay Wednesday and Thurs-
day, July 19th and 20th. Miss Anna
Ore BeB, Bishop CoDege student of
Bryan, fa visiting Miss Alice A. White.
Miss Erma Foreman visited friends
in DeBas the pest week. The Inter-
collegiate Club rendered the second
of its series of programs at Antioch
Baptist Church Sunday night with
Mr. W. W. Sewell, a student of Wiley
College, president of the dab and
principal speaker of the evening,
spoke on the subject, “Religion and
the Church.” Miss Alice White, recent
graduate of Fisk University, Nash-
ville, Tenn., acted as mistress of
ceremonies. The club plans to render
the next program in Teague on Sun-
day, August 6th. Read The Informer
each week.—Robert B. MeBay.
HARRISBURG
Harrisburg.—Pleasant Hill held its
regular services Sunday. Mrs. R. L
Broomfield attended tie Household of
Ruth Session last week as a delegate.
Mm Flossie Eldridge was in the city
Wednesday visiting her mother.
Wyatt Sanders is here from Gal-
veston visiting his mother. Little Al-
fred Bullock entertained many of his
friends with a party celebrating his
birthday. Miss Addie Hogan is leaving
for Dallas in a few days to spend the
summer. Mrs. Elnora Belcher is up and
about again after an illness of a few
weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allen, Mmes.
Alzada Chatman and Mamie Grays
motored to Goose Creek Sunday and
had an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Edward Aldridge are the parents
of a fine baby boy. A party was given
Monday night at the home of Miss
James Emma Taylor by the "Matrons
and Misses" club. Ben Brooks is up
again after a serious fall. Mr. and
Mrs. James Coolidge tried their luck
fishing Tuesday but had very little
luck. Little Gertrude Session spent
the week end with Jewel Hogan. Send
your news in. Phone Wayside 2742-
Alma Davis, Reporter. .
SOMERVILLE
Somerville.—Sunday school was
well attended at all churches. Being
Woman’s Day at Smith Chapel A. M.
E. Church, Rev. D. D. Sampson
preached a wonderful sermon. Interest
in the work of the churches is grow-
ing tense and is catching the proper
equilibrium under the leadership of
our pastors, Rev. Sampson. Rev. I.
N. Whitting, Rev. Davis and Rev.
Goings. Mrs. Bessie Jones has re-
turned from Temple after spending 8
weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Abe Williams. Jerald Boyd, Mitchell
MeCoun and Alton Barton left July
22 for Kansas City, Kansas. Prof.
Jingles was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. Rosa Hunt has returned from
Houston where she attended the
Grand Lodge of the H. H. of Ruth.
Richard McGrew is home from Gal-
veston. Mrs. Rima Johns was called
to the bedside of her sister, Mrs.
Thompson. The Somerville Panthers,
with George Person, manager, played
two tight games. July 21 they played
Navasota. The game was 4-1 in favor
of Navasota. July 22 they played
Cameron and lost, 4-8. Manager Per-
son is proud of his club. Rev. Samp-
son and wife took an early morning
hike and spent Thursday with Mr. and
Mrs. Win Turner. The Reverse Wed-
ding by Mt. Calvary choir with Mrs.
A. M. Wilson, pianist, was a success.
Much credit is given Mrs. Wilson for
her wonderful church spirit, not one
church, but all.—Leonard Lott,—Re-
porter.
SAN AUGUSTINE
San Augustine.—-Mrs. Vina Lewis
died July 18. Funeral service was
held at C. M. E. Church July 15th,
officiated by Rev. S. H. Bradley, pas-
tor James Brown being absent. Mrs.
Lewis was a splendid christian woman
and she and her husband, Uncle Bil-
ly Lewis, were among the old pion-
eers of the city. We regret very much
to lose her. Her body was laid to rest
in the Lewis Cemetery, one mile north
of this city. Survivers: one daughter,
Mrs. P. J. Cook, Ft. Worth; Mrs. Matt
Lewis, Tyler; Anderson Lewis, Beau-
mont; Willie Lewis, of this city; Mrs.
Ewing Hightower, of Pt. Arthur,
step-daughter, also three grand chil-
dren and three great grand children.
Cook and Roberts, undertakers of this
city, were in charge. S. D. Roberts,
funeral director.—Reporter.
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SMITHVILLE
Smithville.—Church and Sunday
school was well attended at all
churches. Live Oak Grove Baptist
Church had services all day Sunday
with Rev. Fowler, of Wealder, Texas,
preaching. A church party was given
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Law-
rence Moore Friday night. Those pres-
ent had a very enjoyable time. Miss
Tommie Sellers, of Ft. Worth, Texas,
San Augustine.—Church of God,
Rev. Earl G. Gladney, pastor. Sunday
school opened at the usual hour with
Supt. and teachers present The les-
son was wonderfully taught by the
teachers. A prize was given to Miss
Lerline Hoyte for answering the
most questions in the lesson. Encoun-
aging remarks by the pastor, honor-
ing the teachers. Prof. J. W. Bar-
rett takes great pains in teaching. We
are pleased to have such a wonderful
teacher.—Mrs. Lucettie Jones, Re-
porter.
COLUMBUS
Columbus.—St. Paul S. S. opened at
9:30 a. m. At 11:00 a. m. the pastor
Rev. H. 0. McCutchin, preached an ex-
cellent sermon. The junior choir was
present to take its place. At seven
p. m. the Epworth League topic was
nicely discussed. At 8:15 p. m. the
Y.M.C.A. four of Kendleton, Texas,
conducted a musical program for the
benefit of Mrs. Lizzie Scott to assist
in raising her amount of money for
her state. Monday night a benefit
program was conducted by Mrs. L EL
Toliver at St. Paul M. EL Church. A
drama was rendered at St. Paul M.
E. Church entitled, “Wagging Ton-
gues.” This play consisted of seven
characters, who were as follows:
Mable Smith, sponsor, Mrs. Willie
Moore, Mrs. Leonard Hemphill, Mrs.
Annie Mae Haywood, Misses Maudesta
Conner, Mable Whitehead and Mattie
L Toliver. Rev. and Mrs. H. 0. Mc-
Cutchin, Mrs. L E. Toliver and Miss
Mattie Lee Axel left for the Sunday
school convention which convened at
El Campo.
Miss Maudesta Conner and Mrs.
Willie Moore returned to Houston
Saturday night after spending a few
weeks here with relatives. Theodore
Taylor, Houston, came up to Colum-
bus Saturday evening and was ac-
companied back home by his wife,
Mrs. Ina Mae Taylor, and Mian Jewel
Lee Williams who had spent three
weeks here with Mrs. Elizabeth Tol-
iver and other relatives.
Mrs. Tillie Gillis and Mrs. M. L
Stewart are still on the sick list but
are doing nicely. Mrs. Phebie Johnson
has been seriously ill but is improv-
ing. Miss Georgia Davis is getting
along very nicely. Don’t forget The
Informer.—M. L. Toliver, Reporter.
KENDLETON
Kendleton.—The great host of peo-
ple who attended Independent District
Association of Texas last week has
arrived home and reporta a fine meet- ■
ing. Mrs. Bernice Toliver, the great,
granddaughter of Mrs. Martha Ann
Jones, died July 17 and was buried on
the 19th. Rev. T. G. Gordan officiated
and the Penn Undertaking Company
handled the body.” Mrs. Lettie Walker
departed this life July 17 and was
buried July 19. Rev. T. G. Gorman
officiated and the Penn Undertaking
Company handled the body. Mrs.
Johnnie Mae Sanford, principal of tie
Richmond school, spent the week end
with her fatheer, R. EL Pink, Sr. Mrs.
Pauline Owens, of Houston, spent *
few days here visiting her parents,
I Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Guess.—G. A.
Allen, Reporter. .. 2
BIRTHDAY PARTY 1
On Sunday afternoon, little Abbie
Dorris Lee entertained a few of her
little friends in honor of her birthday
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Y. S. Lee, 1108 Sydnor St. The
guests enjoyed themselves playing
games. Special guests were little
Misses Bobbie Joyce McNeil, Elnora
Hubbard and Vera Lee Castora. A
delicious menu was served. On de-
parting they wished little Abbie Many
happy returns of the day.
. Orient Moves Into Chicago’s World’s Fair
LANGSTON
Langston, Oklahoma.—The women
of New Hope Baptist Church enter-
tained the men with very nice services
Sunday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Me-
Grew, the pastor, preached an inter-
esting sermon for theaL AB felt
spiritually unlifted. Richard McCall
is improving from illness. Mother
Meeks is reported also aa improving.
Mrs. Harriet Bennett and family
spent a pleasant week end at Dover.
Summer school at Langston Univer-
Amis to o Head The
poster.
MART
Mart—The Rock Creek Baptist
choir rendered music Friday night for
the association in Waco. The Y.W.A.
The atmosphere of the Orient always has held
a powerful attraction for Americans. Nowhere is
more concrete evidence of this found than in the
Oriental vi.ge, at A Century of Progreso the
Chicago World's Fair. There are-eighty-two miles
of free exhibits.
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