The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 21, 1935 Page: 4 of 8

                                
THE ROCKDALE RKPORTFK. Things March 21. 1935
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Clifford Mayben
The following b clipped from the
Lometa R.-porter, Mr Mavben be'.r..:
a son-in-law of J P Lumpkins, for-
merly of Rockdale
The enure community was saddened
Monday morning when the word passed
Minerva M-A
The Minerva Missionary Auxiliary is
doing splendid work under the able
eadership of our president.
Mrs Old Terry was boss teas in a well
attended meeting. We had an excel-
ie:ed by our
Bruce Meyer, of Austin was a visitor
here tins week
Miss Clara Cooke, of New Braunfels,
was a Sunday guest in the home of Mr
and Mrs J E. Cooke.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Adamcik ana chu-
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from hp o lip that Clifford Maybenj Bible study Supt., Mrs B. F. Cone. Jclron. of Taylor, were guests Sunday of
died last night '* While he had been i Alter the jesson was mushed all cujvj-1 Mr and Mrs A A omeia
in failing health for many months and j xi a social hour with Mrs. Terry who
seriously ill :or tire past several weeks, I served us with delicious refreshments,
the fact of lus death was a sad shock Mra Tom Evard entertained the en-
He had been in a Temple Hospital for tire Auxiliary' in February. Our Bible
some weeks, hut last week was brought
to his home where the end came.
While we had known him only a few
short months, we had learned to like
him and to appreciate his friendship.
He wua a kind husband, a loving
father anti a good neighbor. What
more could be said of any man? The
following sketch of his life was furnish-
ed by Bro. Farester:
Clifford Eugene Mavben was born
in Lamp&ses county. Oct. 11. 1857, in
the Smith community, but moved to
Atherton in 1882. where he lived until
his death which occured March 11, 19-
35. He was 59 years and 5 months of
age when he passed away.
Mr. Mavben was unted in marriage
to Miss Mary Emma Reed. Who pre-
ceded him in death on August 14, 1931.
To this union one son was born. In 1906
he was converted and united with the
Atherton Baptist Church, and he lived
a consistan: Christian life until death
claimed him. He was married to Bessie
Lumpkins of Lomera. Texas on October
14. 1933
His widow and one son. Roy. are left
to mourn his going. Besides these he
leave? three brothers
Lubbock. Lance Mavben of Sterling
City, and H. J. of Lometa: two sisters.
Mrs. G. E. O'Neal of Lubbock, and
Mrs. T. N. Reed of Lometa: four grand,
children, and one daughter-in-law.
Rev. A. F. Avant of Lampassas and
Rev. J R. Forester had charge of the
church Masons had charge at the
grave.
study was both instructive and interest-
ng We are ail hoping to be informed
along Bibical lines. A unique contest
vas entered by all present. Mrs. Evard
-erved a delectable plate, with punch to
:he dozen ladies present.
Mrs. A W McCullin graciously en-
tertained the Missionary ladies this
month. Our socials and Bible study-
ire always a join: meeting. Mrs. Cone
presented the lesson in a very impres-
sive manner.
Saint Patrick afforded us quite a bit
of merriment in a "Pat” contest.
Mrs. McCullin served delicious sand-
wiches, angel food, and hot chocolate.
Our next meeting will be at the
church, lesson taken from the World
Out-look. Visitors always welcome.
Missionary Society
The ladies of the Missionary Society
of the Methodist Church met at the
home of Mrs. A. C. Franklyn Monday
afternoon for the monthly social. Mrs.
Mrs J. C. Wilkerson and little son
Jack Quebe. of Mullin, are visiting
relatives here.
Melton Baggett, of Long Beach, Cali-
fornia. is visiting his step-mother, Mrs.
L. M. Baggett,
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Birdwell and
daughter, Cora Lee. and Mrs. C. C
McGarity have returned from a trip to
Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moll and son.
Jimmie, of Austin, and Miss Lois Gunn
of San Marcos, spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Gunn.
John E. Cooke is confined to his bed
this week, following an attack of neu-
ritis last Sunday. He was reported this
morning improving.
Mrs. T. H. Paul is visiting in the
homes of her children, Mr. and Mrs.
V. T. Paul and Mrs. Roy Campbell in
San Antonio.
Rev. R. Steege, pastor of the Luther-
H;.T- rIWr ™ ?*» *,7>* wr has 'announced^    3££
Outlook program." The hymn "On-
ward Christian Soldiers” was sung
Hebrews 11-1-11, was read by Mrs. Jim
Pan' Mavben of Cook The rheme "Pioneers of The Wcrd has betn received by relatives
Gcspel Trail.’ was presented by Mes- ^ere    Joyce Ann, five-year-old
dames J. L. Whitworth, J. A. Phillips daUghter of Raphe Alford, had died at
Skinner and Davis in a most interest- thelr home in San Amonio from an at_
mg manner. A piano number was giv-
en by Mrs. Coulter which was greatly
enjoyed. The 23rd Psalm repeated in
unison concluded the program.
After which a number of memory test
tive May 15, at which time he will re-
turn to his old home in Iowa.
tack of appendicitis.
Miss Evelyn Gunn returned to her
home Tuesday from Temple where she
has been a patient for the past twenty
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Church of ClirUt
Sunday school Bible study at 10 a
n. Communion service 11 a. m Preach-
ing every first Sunday. Prayer meet-
ing every Wednesday night 7:15. tt
Baptist W. M. S.
The Baptist W. M. S. will meet In
cccial    t“,vt Msnrfav afternoon
at 3:00 p. m at the residence of Mrs.
J. O. Newton, at which time the Royal
Service Program will be rendered. All
members are urged to be present.
Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Evening
service at 7:30 p. m. Lenten services
at 10:00 o’clock Wednesday morning
and 7:30 Friday evening.
J. P. LOVE,
Minister m Charge
Methodist Church
Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Morning
service 11:00 a. m. League 6:30 p. m.
Evening worship 7:30 p. m.
P. S. WILSON, Pastor
First Christian Church
Can you name three things that have
been formed by the breath of God?
If not then you will be the wiser for
hearing the morning sermon at the
Christian church next Sunday. "Three
Things Formed by the Breath of God!” J
At the evening sendee we have a ■
special message on “One Word We |
Would Blot Out of Our Language.’’ '
Friday night at Tanglewood the mes-
sage will be. “The Divine Name.”
Saturday evening at Forest Grove a
question that is often asked will be
answered. “The Origin of the Black
Man” Tn this message you will be!
given a key that will forever answer1
this question.
H. E. CRONE, Pastor
! Wiustc the Lord's day in our own choose.
I lng. by doing what we want U), we su>
against Clod and the people of our
community Be sure our sins will get
us in trouble. May the Lord help us
to do right.
L E STRICKLAND. Pastor
Mrs. S D Ewing was crlled to Rose-
bud Tuesday on account of the sudden
i death of her cousin. Zub Stallworth,
who died in a Marlin hospital follow-
ing an operation. He was buried Tues-
iday at Rosebud, with services at the
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W. A Craven.
Friends or Commissioner ciumi
ha» been confined to hu t*o [or*J
past three weeks with flu, wiu |„ ^
to hear he is some better Mi
hud the flu. went out on the job°'*
soon and had a relapse unci ha t'°°
real sick.    ’••i
Rev J. R Nickels, with Mrs. Nickels
and little daughter, of Madisonville.
Texas, was meeting old friends in
Rockdale Saturday. Mr. Nickels left
here about five years ago. and says he
has absorbed so much malaria in that
time that he is now thoroughly accli-
mated to the piney woods country.
Hon. Sam Hefley
Funeral services for the Honorable
Sam Hefley who passed away at his
home in Cameron Thursday afternoon
were held from the home at 3:30 p. m.
Friday, when a large gathering of rela-
tives and friends from all walks of life
were in attendance. The Rev. O. C.
Acrey of the Presbyterian church and
the Rev. J. Coy Williams, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, were in
charge of the services.
Within a week two funerals were
held from this home, that of J. C
Joseph, city secretary and treasurer,
who died at the Cameron hospital on
Saturday. 9th and, Mr. Hefley.
Mr. Hefley was born in Henderscn
county Tennessee 64 years ago. but
came to Cameion. Texas, with his par-
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Hefley
»when a boy where he has resided con-
tinuously. Hts two uncles, W. V. Hef-
ley and George W. Hefley preceded him
by many years, one settling near Cam-
eron. the other at Belton.
From the beginning Mr Hefley inter-
ested himself in the affairs of his
heme town and county. He served as
mayor of Cameron from 1916 to 1918.
after that he was elected as Represent-
ative from Milam county to the State
Legislature, in which capacity he serv-
ed for eight years, Emory B. Camp,
succeeding him. He was married to
Miss Lula Cass, daughter of Dr. and
MrvCass, well known citizens of Cam-
eron.
His loyalty to friends is well known
Though net a candidate for office, and
in declining health, during the last
State primary election he threw himself
into the fray with enthusiasm attend-
ing all democratic campaign rallies.
His humorous expressions and charac-
teristic kindly manner of presenting ;
his views made of him a popular cam-
paigner and politician.
Following sendees in the home inter-
ment was made in historic Oak Hill
r*>mpTery where rests many of his kin-
rid. Many beautiful fioral tributes
were in evidence.
“A very kindly gentleman has gone!”
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Lula
Hefley; a brother, John HeF.ey, of Big
Springs. Texas; a sister, Mrs. J. B.
Rector, of Shreveport, La. Several
nieces and nephews, and numerous
ether relatives.
games were enjoyed during the social one days jn the Woodson sanatorium
^our-    : and underwent a serious sinus opera -
The hostesses Mesdames Franklyn! tj0n.
vnd Bullock served plates of sandwiches
potato chips, pickles, salad and tea.
MRS.P. S. WILSON
Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs. Ed Simms entertained the Tues-
day Bridge Club this week when only
club members were guests.
Clusters of jonquils were placed at
vantage points about the rooms. In
the series of contract played, high score
was won by Mrs. Clyde Franklin. She
•■’as awarded an attractive jardiniere
filled with bright colored flowers.
Mrs. Kenneth Wiley left Sunday to
join Mr. Wiley at Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma, where they will reside. Mrs.
Wiley has been an efficient member of
the office force of the Border State
urocery Co., for the past two years.
Lutheran Church
Rockdale—9:30 a. m. Sunday School.
10:30 a. m. German services. 7:30 a.
m. English services.
Lenten services every Friday at 8:00
p. m„ with a short choir practice after
services.
Sharp—No services next Sunday.
Lenten services Wednesday, March
27, 8:00 p. m. in the German language
R. STEEGE, Pastor
Mrs. Frank Turner as hostesses. Light
refreshments were served.
All who came to express “best
wishes” marveled at Mrs. Turner's com-
plete recovery after her serious acci-
dent some time ago ar.d were inspired
by her cheerfulness and youthfulness
I despite her many years. She seemed
j to say with the poet:
Entertainment for Mrs. Turner
Last Friday. March 15. Mrs. J. G.
Turner reached her eighty-fifth mile-
stone in years. It has been the custom '"Grow old along with me!
of her family, since some of them have | The best is yet to be.
been away from home, to make of her
birthday a home-coming with attend-
ant festivity, and although all of her
children were not able to be with, her
this time, .none failed to remember her
in somg loving and thoughtful manner.
A delectable dinner was spread at the
noon hour for the family and in the
afternoon the honoree was at home to
her friends. Delightful informal hospi-
tality was extended by her daughter,
Mrs. Copeland and her daughter-in-law
Baptist Church
Sunday school 9:45. Preaching at
11:00. Subject. "What Fellowship has
Rightecu ness w;th Unrighteousness.”
Night, B. Y. ?. U. 6:30. Preaching at
7:30, subject, "We troubled on every
side, yet not distressed.’’
Sunday is the only day we have to
get new strength and culture of re-
finement. If we neglect this appor-
tunity we sin against ourselves. If we
I am pleased to announce
that 1 am again back in
business in Rockdale at
the same old location on
West Cameron street.
Drive in for gasoline, oils,
tire repair, washing, and
greasing, etc. . . .
Also a complete garage
service.
No. 1 East Texas White
GASOLINE
14c
Gallon
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UgarageX^
Bub Horton
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Franklin »nd
Clyde Clayton visited friends m TeJ”
last Sunday.    ‘ 1
CameroN
THEATRE
MaUnee and Night Daily
seven Days a Week
CAMERON, TEXAS
Fri-Sat., March 22-23
RED HOT TIRES
•Lyle Talbott—Mary As tor
Comedy and Cartoon
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Sat. Preview, 10:45 p. m.
MEN OF THE NIGHT
Bruce Cabot—Judith Allen
Selected Shorts
Sun.-Mon., March 24-25
VANESSA
Helen Hayes and Robert
Montgomery
News and Comedy
Tues.-Wed., March 26-27
THE WHOLE TOWN’S
TALKING
Edward G. Robnson and Jean
Arthur
Comedy and Cartoon
Thursday Only, March 28
THE GREAT FLIRTA-
TION
Elisa Landi—Adolphe Menjou
Selected Shorts
Fri.-Sat., March 29-30
MYSTERY OF EDWIN
DROOD
Claud Rains — Heather Angel
Comedy and Cartoon
1 he last oi life, for which the first was
made,
Our times are in His hand
Who saith. ‘A whole I planned,
Youth shows but half; trust God; see
all. nor be afraid!’ ”
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