This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Womack, Gray, Hinkle, Goss, Balthrop, Hughes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1661 Message Board Post: A private service for Cleo Gray Womack, 94, was held in Downey, California, following her death on October 25, 1994, in a care facility in Springfield, Oregon. Born July 18, 1900, in Canton, Texas, Mrs. Womack was the daughter of James and Lula Hinkle. A former Love County resident, she was a seamstress and homemaker. Mrs. Womack had lived in Santa Barbara, California, before moving to Springfield six years ago. She is survived by two sons, Lloyd Cotton Gray of Solvang, California and Von Womack; a daughter, Oleta Goss of Springfield; two sisters, Marie Balthrop of Springfield and Ronnie Hughes of Altus; 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 11, 1994, page 4 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Navarro, Thompson, Jackson, Casey Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1660 Message Board Post: Lauren Jade Navarro celebrated her first birthday on October 22 with a "Minnie Mouse" birthday celebration. Her guests included Momma and Daddy, Westley Thompson, Taylor McCord, Chelsi Hartman, Lane Sprouse, Uncle Chance Thompson, Uncle Shadoe Navarro, Christopher Knock, Salina Ozuna, Ty Tooley, Granny Jackson (Rosa Mae Jackson), Granny Casey (Dawnyce Casey), Gram (Rhonda Navarro), Grandpa (Ben Thompson) and Pam Thompson, Grandma (Vera Thompson), Granddad (Ruben Navarro), Aunt Kayla, Aunt Diane, Aunt Beverly and Uncle Jesse, Kathryn Knock, Janie Reyes, Lori Tooley, and Laree and Sal Ozuna. Guests enjoyed hot dogs and a "Minnie Mouse" cake. A beautiful photograph of Lauren accompanied this article. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 11, 1994, page 4 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKay, Harris, Kelly, Hartman, Elmore, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1659 Message Board Post: Services for Connie Sue McKay, 43, were Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Eastside Baptist Church. Officiating were Rev. Rick Sowell and Rev. Tim Emmons. Mrs. McKay was born September 22, 1949, in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of A.E. Billy and Ella Mae Kelly Harris. She died May 24, 1993, in Presbyterian Hospital, Oklahoma City. A resident of Love County all of her life, she married Charles McKay in Marietta on September 2, 1967. Mrs. McKay was a member of the 4-H Federation and an active member of the Turner Booster Club. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Charles McKay of the home; four daughters and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Hartman of Burneyville, Charla McKay of Marietta, and Cassey McKay and Christina McKay of the home; a granddaughter, McKaylyn Hartman of Burneyville; her parents, A.E. Billy and Ella Mae Harris of Enville; grandfather, Burl Elmore of Ardmore; two brothers, Ricky Dale Harris of Oklahoma City and Billy Van Harris of Enville; two sisters, Wanda Harris of Marietta and Shirley Jones of Thackerville. Services were under the direction of Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Harris, Kent Harris, Lance Butler, Lyndal Butler, Billy Joe Jones, George Jones, and Brandon Harris. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 28, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1658 Message Board Post: Letters From the Servicemen....Dear Folks: I guess this is quite a surprise to you all huh? We left Camp Bowie last Friday at 5:00 o'clock and got here at Fort Ord Monday evening about 7:00 o'clock. Talk about some real scenery, they really have it out here. We rode through the desert for about two days and nights. All you could see was sand and mountains that were snow capped. We crossed the Rocky Mountains about midnight Saturday. Pine trees a couple of hundred feet high. Snow everywhere. Sure was pretty. Sure have a nice camp here. Double roomed barracks with shower and everything in one building. The ocean is about 500 yards from the camp. The closest towns are Monterey, Hollywood and Salinas. Think I'll go to Hollywood some weekend and see what the movie stars look like. Had a swell trip on the train. Had all sleeper cars. Our beds were made for us in our seats. That's quite a treat for us Army guys you know. Love, Monroe Thompson Source: "Recollections" From The Monitor Compiled by Joanne Coble - 50 Years Ago This Week . . . Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 30, 1993, page 12 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1657 Message Board Post: Miss Rosalie Hicks of Jimtown has passed all required qualifying examinations and has been sworn in the Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Hicks of Jimtown. Auxiliary Hicks will not report to active WAAC training until the finish of this present school term. Her brother, George W. Hicks, is serving in the United States Navy. Source: "Recollections" from The Monitor Compiled by Joanne Coble - 50 Years Ago This Week. . . Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 2, 1993, page 14 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cobb, Colvin, Morgan, Baker, Powell, Sampson, Wilson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1656 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Elmo "Scooter" Cobb were Monday at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville. Officiating was Murray McMurray. Born August 21, 1915, at Thackerville, Mr. Cobb died April 24, 1993, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta, at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Fred and Sarah Colvin Cobb. A resident of Thackerville and Marietta all of his life, he was a retired employee of Swift Meat Packing Company where he worked for 18 years. He married the former Cordillie Morgan December 8, 1935, in Marietta. Mr. Cobb was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tiny Cobb of the home in Marietta; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Baker, Eva Mae and Dude Powell, and Margaret and Eddie Sampson, all of Marietta; a sister, Bernice Wilson of Sacramento, California; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Cobb was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Services were under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 30, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Ray (deceased) and Mrs. Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wooldridge, Taliaferro, Davenport, James, Tow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1655 Message Board Post: Services for Robert S. Wooldridge, Jr., 78, of Ratliff City will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Ratliff City First Baptist Church with Rev. Willard Kerns and Rev. Bill Florez officiating. Mr. Wooldridge was born January 15, 1915, at Leon and died April 20, 1993, at his home at Ratliff City. He was the son of Molly Jessie Taliaferro and Robert Stanton Wooldridge, Sr. Raised at Leon, he attended Leon School and graduated from Burneyville High School in 1934. Mr. Wooldridge married Lucille Davenport in Marietta on July 4, 1939. They lived and farmed at Leon for a number of years, then moved to Graham where they operated a grocery store with his brother, John Richard Wooldridge. In 1949 the Wooldridges moved to Ratliff City where they owned and operated the Wooldridge Grocery until retiring in 1981. Mr. Wooldridge was a member of the Ratliff City First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Wooldridge of the home in Ratliff City; two daughters, Kay E. James of Moore and Rocille Tow of Ratliff City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Wooldridge was preceded in death by his father on May 18, 1970; his mother on November 7, 1979; and two brothers, John Richard Wooldridge on April 28, 1974 and Harold H. Wooldridge on September 26, 1987. Interment will be in the Leon Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Lavell Engle, Lonnie Carter, J.D. Ezell, Royce Williams, C.L. (Chick) Shrader, and Bob Walker. Honorary bearers include Junior Garrett, Kenneth Griffin, L.B. Lackey, R.A. Dunn, Orville Taliaferro, Fred Taliaferro, W.A. (Dub) Taliaferro, Son Taliaferro, and Boog Taliaferro. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 23, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Etheridge, Eaves, May, Liddell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1654 Message Board Post: Graveside services for Harold P. Etheridge, 65, were Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in New Resthaven Cemetery, Gainesville, Texas. Mr. Etheridge was born July 24, 1928, in St. Louis and died November 5, 1993, in the Gainesville Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Sherdin and Bessie Eaves Etheridge. Mr. Etheridge had served in the U.S. Navy and was employed at Weber Aircraft before his retirement. He married Mary May on April 21, 1958, in Ventura, California. Survivors include his wife, Mary Etheridge of Gainesville; a step-son, Jeff Etheridge of Smyrna, Tennessee; four brothers, David Etheridge of Thackerville, Sherman Etheridge of Baron, Garland Etheridge of Ventura and Jerry Etheridge of Oakview, California; a sister, Pearl Liddell of Thackerville; and three grandchildren. Services were directed by the Clement-Keel Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 12, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marshall, Mitchell, Chisholm Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1653 Message Board Post: Services for Frances Mitchell Marshall were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the First Methodist Church in Marfa, Texas, with Rev. Tom Broom officiating. Mrs. Marshall was born January 21, 1907, in Marfa and died November 6, 1993, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. She was the youngest child of the pioneer ranching family of Frank A. and Fannie Chisholm Mitchell. She received her degree in music from Southern Methodist University and later attended Westminister Choir School in Ithica, New York. An accomplished musician who taught voice, violin, piano and music theory, she was also a sought after soloist. She taught music at Sul Ross State University and later was director of church choirs in El Paso, Alpine, Marfa, Albuquerque and Dallas. For several years she was the director of music at Bloys camp meeting. It has been said this lady was a precious gift of West Texas to many. She was often referred to as "the song bird of the Southwest" because of her beautiful and alluring voice. In addition, she was an inspiration to her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many cousins, and a friend to all. Mrs. Marshall had been a resident of Durant for six years before moving to Marietta one month ago. She is survived by two sons, John M. Marshall of Grapevine, Texas, and Jim Marshall and his wife, Judy of Marietta; and five grandchildren, Greg, Robert, Erin, Lauren and John Marshall. Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Marshall in 1978. Interment was in the Marfa Cemetery with the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home in charge of the local arrangements. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 12, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkins, McBurnett, Pack, Vickery, Killinger, Roberts Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1652 Message Board Post: Services for Raymodeen McBurnett Wilkins, 78, were Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home Chapel, Ardmore, conducted by Rev. Robert Hatton, associate pastor of the First Orthodox Baptist Church, followed by the Order of Eastern Star memorial services. Burial was in the Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. Born to Lonzo and Alice Pack McBurnett August 15, 1914, at Overbrook, she went to be with the Lord April 6, 1993. Raised in the Ardmore area, she graduated from Southeastern State College in 1939. She and Kenneth Wilkins were married March 7, 1937, at Kingston. They moved to Midwest City in the early 1950's. She was employed at Tinker Air Force Base until 1973, when she retired and returned to the Overbrook-Ardmore area. The Past Worthy Matron of Ardmore Chapter #70 Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Wilkins was presently serving on the advisory board of Assembly 141 Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She was awarded the Grand Cross of Color, for outstanding service to the Rainbow Girls. Mrs. Wilkins had served as president of the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and was on the advisory board of RSVP. She was a member of the First Orthodox Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, David Scott Wilkins of Norman; two daughters, Helen K. Vickery of Del City and Janet Killinger of Overbrook; two grandchildren, Trey Vickery and Amanda Killinger; a great-granddaughter, Jamie Vickery; a sister, Ruth Roberts of Hobbs, New Mexico; numerous nieces, nephews and young people who affectionately called her "Mama Wilkins." Mrs. Wilkins was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and a daughter, Carol Jean Wilkins. Services were under the direction of the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Bearers and honorary bearers include John R. Howell, Al Cullum, Bud Hoye, John (J.P.) Probst, Mike Cullum, Frank Penny, Jerry Cullum, Larry Cullum, Lee Roberts, Dallas Curling, Duane Killinger, and Trig Meeks. Memorials may be made to the Cross Timbers Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 16, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Graves, Patton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1651 Message Board Post: Services for LaVerne Ellis, 71, were Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Marietta's First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Higle, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Ellis was born April 22, 1921, in Horatio, Arkansas, and died April 8, 1993, in the Love County Health Center, Marietta. She was the daughter of Ben and Ethel Patton Graves. A resident of Love County most of her life, she married E. Carl Ellis May 20, 1938, in Marietta. She was a homemaker and a member of Marietta's First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Carl Ellis of the home; a son, Carl Mac Ellis of Marietta; a brother, Gaither Graves of Lakeside, California; two grandsons, Carl Mac Ellis, Jr. and Ricky Ellis; and a great-granddaughter, Ciera Beth Ellis. Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana K. Ellis on April 20, 1944; and a grandson, Christopher Ellis on February 5, 1991. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery was under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Alvin Hilton, Tup Robertson, Herman Roberson, Roy Porter, Bob Colston, and George Lowe, Jr. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 16, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martindale, Rackley, Green, Brown, Harris, Hughes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1650 Message Board Post: Services for Clinton W. "Clint" Martindale were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Church of Christ in Lawn, Texas. Officiating was Bob Marcho. Mr. Martindale, 74, died April 8, 1993, as a result of an automobile accident south of Sweetwater, Texas. Born at Simon, he had lived in Marietta before moving to Lawn in 1969. He was the son of the late T.C. "Bud" and Plummer Rackley Martindale. Mr. Martindale had worked for an oil well service company before retiring. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Carlene Martindale of the home in Lawn; two sons, Tommy Martindale of Waurika and Eddie Martindale of Gainesville, Texas; three daughters, Betty Green of Ryan, Alice Fay Brown of Grapeland, Texas, and Melissa Harris of Merkel, Texas; a step-son, Doug Hughes of Abilene, Texas; a sister, Dora Clevenger of Spring, Texas; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Tuscala Cemetery under the direction of Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 16, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Eleetra Weathers].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ashcraft, Solomon, Ellis, Ward, Hicks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1649 Message Board Post: Services for Verlin W. "Rip" Ashcraft were Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the Church of Christ in Saint Jo, Texas, with Rev. Dwight Hawkins officiating. Born March 23, 1908, at Gindale, Texas, Mr. Ashcraft died April 13, 1993, at his residence at Leon at the age of 85. He was the son of Frank M. and Hannah Solomon Ashcraft. Mr. Ashcraft had lived in Leon most of his life and married Irene Ellis November 1, 1975, in Ardmore. He was a farmer and rancher and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ashcraft was previously active in the Oddfellows Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Ashcraft of the home at Leon; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ashcraft and Joy and Buck Ward of Ardmore, and Gayle and Larry Hicks of Jimtown; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ashcraft was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Interment in Perryman Cemetery, Forrestburg, Texas, was under the direction of the Anderson-Kennedy Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Keith Blankenship, Gerald Blankenship, Bryan Blankenship, Junior Hutchins, Carl Kanimaya, and Joel Hicks. Honorary bearers were Sonny Hartman, Larry Taliaferro, Clifford Harris, Raymond Adams, Otis McCommas, and Kenneth Stofel. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, April 16, 1993, page 4 [through the courtesy of Raymond (deceased) and Elreeta Weathers].

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1648 Message Board Post: This might help someone--no other information. Some items about Love Co. from the Oct. 1922 Gainesville, Tx Register. The Gainesville Register Published in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas October 26, 1922 Thackerville News Wednesday, October 18 Mrs. Ida Lee Smith and brother, Joe Mabry, were in Gainesville today. W. E. Walden of Marietta was here today looking after business. Earl Hudson has returned from Odell, Texas. Earl reports bad roads over quite a bit of the distance. Brown Walker and Frank Smith were visitors to Marietta today. Bunyon Mabry and Ralph Wiseman are putting in a tailor shop here. They made at trip to Gainesville today to purchase some equipment for it. They will later do cleaning and pressing in connection with the tailoring. Mr. Koontz and daughter Carrie were in Gainesville today. Mr. 7 Mrs. Smith were Gainesville visitors. Joe Moore and Barney Tanner were Gainesville visitors. Thursday, October 19 W. G. Andrew began loading his household goods in the car today, preparatory to moving to South Texas There was a small crowd out at prayer meeting at the Baptist church last night. H. C. Roberts and Mr. Gordon are through picking cotton, having brought in their last bale to the gin this morning. Mr. Koontz is also through. Mrs. Andrews and children left this morning for South Texas. She was one of the leading women in this community. They will reside near Gatesville, Texas. Charles McKinney of Stephenville, Texas is visiting Tate Graham of the Addington Bend community this week. Saturday, October 21 J. B. Taylor has sold his corn mill to Mr. Wilkinson of the White Rose community. Charley Coaker (Coker?) of this community sold his 100 acre farm to S. Westheimer of Ardmore. There was a pie supper at the Methodist church today. There were about 30 pies sold, which ranged from 50 cents to $2.50, with the exception of the first which sold for 25 cents. They ran Miss Carry Voyles against Miss Ronnie Langston for the cake to be given to the prettiest girl. Miss Voyles got the cake; it brought $37.00. Sunday, October 22 Miss Lillian Thompson has left for her home in Everman, Texas. Monday, October 23 Howard Morgan who had the misfortune to lose his automobile by fire has purchased another Dodge from Ross & Son at Gainesville. L. M. Osborn of Gainesville was a business visitor to Thackerville today. Nat Smith and Roy Mabry have returned from Vernon, Texas where they have been picking cotton. T. J. Buford, a farmer of this community, who has made a success of turkey and goat raising, says he owes his success to advertising. Mr. Buford is making a good living on land that is as sandy as any Red River sand bar, just from his turkeys and goats. When he purchased the land, it was covered with briars and brush, so he fenced it with high goat and chicken wire and put the goats to clearing. They killed all the briars and underbrush and he cut the larger trees with an axe and let the goats eat the leaves and twigs. This land was then planted in peas, which provided food for the turkeys, thus making all work and pay. The goats that did the clearing were Angora, but he now had turned his attention to raising milk goats. ******************** White Rose Community News White Rose, Oklahoma--Mrs. J. B. Scofield received a message Friday apprizing her of the death of her nephew at Burkburnett. She left to attend the funeral at Waxahachie, Texas. Miss Etta Smith visited J. B. Williford of Gainesville last week. Miss Linnie Reasoner of Bomar spent the week as a guest of Miss Gertrude Pippin. C. L. Pippin, Jack Stewart and Mr. & Mrs. David Beasley were Gainesville visitors. Mr. & Mrs. David Grison of Muenster, Texas visited the Sunday school at White Rose Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Witt of Gainesville were guests of Jack Stewart and family last week. Tommy Comer of Miss Pippin’s room secured the first subscription for the Weekly Register last week. Registration at White Rose was well attended Friday. The school children sold pop corn balls to the patrons and also took subscriptions for The Register. Their earnings reached $7.65, which will be used for playground equipment. Peter Hatfield, small son of Mr. Hatfield, is quite ill with malaria fever. Preparation are under way for the Halloween carnival as the White Rose schoolhouse Halloween night. All are invited to come and bring a handful of pennies. The proceeds will go for the benefit of the playgrounds. Everyone is requested to come to the schoolhouse Saturday evening at 7:30 to organize a singing class and choir. A bunch of youngsters “entertained” Mr. & Mrs. Roger Larrabee last Wednesday night, as they failed in their first attempt Saturday night. Messrs. McCracklin, Hester, Larrabee, and McGuire were in Burneyville Saturday, attending the Farm Labor Union meeting. Mrs. O. H. Morgan was in Gainesville shopping Friday. Earnest Rose of the Brock oil field has returned home. Mrs. Claude Long and son Billy Edward of Weatherford, Oklahoma are visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Davis. J. B. Scofield and son John motored to Marietta Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis and daughters, Beatrice and Erma, were shopping in Gainesville Saturday. Miss Mary Bonds of Marietta visited Miss Velma Manes Sunday. Mrs. A. C. Rose was shopping in Gainesville Saturday afternoon. The number of students has reached 70, and a good school spirit is shown in the work. We have matched a basketball fame with Thacker Ville on our grounds, Friday, October 27. Miss Ida Smith of this community is rather ill this week. She is the daughter of Mrs. Martha N. Smith. Miss Ruba Rose of this community is attending high school at Thackerville. Most of the corn is gathered which made well, considering the season. ******************** Marietta News Items of Interest Here from the Marietta Monitor Albert Wiseman of this city is contemplating going to Goodwell, Oklahoma to direct the city band of that place. Mrs. J. T. Morrow and baby of Gainesville have been here this week visiting Mrs. Morrow’s father, H. T. Peteran, and her sister, Mrs Leland Vansant and family. Mr. & Mrs. S. Westheimer of Ardmore were visitors here Wednesday. Mrs. T. C. Salle returned home Wednesday from a visit to relatives in Gainesville. Miss Marie Trieves who is teaching school at Lone Grove visited homefolks here Sunday. District Judge B. C. Logsdon returned home from Ardmore Tuesday where he had been holding court. Albert Wiseman has been visiting J. D. Wiseman in Thackerville this week. L. B. Smith and W. A. Thompson have returned from Montague, Texas where they have been looking after their oil interests. They report much activity in Montague county in the way of oil development. Mrs. S. Levine and children attended the Dallas fair last Sunday. Mrs. Clotilde Haynes spent the weekend with friends in Dallas.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Faulkenberry, Pappan Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1646 Message Board Post: Canyon Garrett Faulkenberry, who turned one on July 25, celebrated his birthday with a pool party at his home on July 26. John Deere tractors were the theme as hot dogs, cake and ice cream were served to those attending. Canyon opened his gifts with his parents, Dale and Robin Faulkenberry, sisters Cheyenne and Cierra and grandparents Lindon and Ann Faulkenberry. Also celebrating with Master Faulkenberry were Tina, Mallory, Mandy and Bailey Sykora, Joyce, Robbie and Tye Varner, Velma Trivelpiece, Claudine Monkres, Queta Faulkenberry, Amy Faulkenberry, Margaret Dudley and Jordan Lyles. Sending well wishes were grandparents, Steve and Betty Pappan of Pawhuska, who were unable to attend. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, October 10, 2003, page 9; there is a darling picture of Master Canyon Faulkenberry accompanying this article.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens, Yahola; Minyard, Brown Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1645 Message Board Post: Marriage Licenses Issued: Christopher Leon Stevens, 30, and Wendy Sue Yahola, 30, both of Ardmore Divorces Granted: James Cody Minyard vs Krissi Marie Brown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hartman, Boswell, Miller, Stinson, Hodge, Flowers, Love, Brown, Carrol, Holybee, Wood, Taliafero, Horne, McDaniel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1644 Message Board Post: Services for Herbert H. Hartman, 75, of Leon, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, at Marietta's First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dwight Hawkins and Bro. Jim May officiating. Mr. Hartman was born September 11, 1928, at Leon, the son of Simon and Alida Boswell Hartman. He died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Mercy Health/Love County Hospital, Marietta. A lifelong resident of Leon, Mr. Hartman was a retired farmer/rancher and also owned and operated Goes Perforating & Logging from 1966 until 1983. He attended Leon School and was active in the Leon community. Mr. Hartman loved gardening, horseracing, politics and baseball. He was a loving husband, dad and papa. His community, family and friends were the joy of his life. Mr. Hartman was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Coleta Hartman of the home; a son, Dustin Hartman of Leon; four daughters, LaDonna Miller, Donna Stinson and Cathy Hodge, all of Ardmore, and Karen Flowers of Lone Grove; a sister-in-law and husband, Shelby and Mose Love of Ardmore; eight grandchildren, Kyla and Neil Brown, Cassidy Hartman, Rodney Hartman, Mike Flowers, Kara Carrol, Tracy Holybee and April Wood; four great-grand- children; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hartman was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ricky Don Hartman on May 19, 1997; three sisters, Elsie Taliaferro, Wilma Horne and Norva Jean McDaniel; and three brothers, Bill, Brug and Sam Hartman. Pallbearers were Neil Brown, Mike Flowers, Tracy Holybee, Rodney Hartman, Dustin Hartman and Jimmy Householder. Honorary pallbearers were Donal Ray Hartman, Houston Love, Larry Graham, Tom Brown, Don Musser, Bowie Carlile, Glenis Hartman, Larry Hicks, Mike Parker, Mackie Frazier, and other friends and family members. Interment was in Leon Cemetery, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, May 21, 2004, page 4