I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. AVA LAMBERTH PROSSER Ava Lamberth Prosser, 83, of Brownsville died Friday at Brownsville Medical Center. The Sherman, Texas native was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Prosser, in 1923 and her daughter, Lila Lee Cameron, in 1976. Mrs. Prosser was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and the Retired Teachers Association. She taught in Brownsville public and parochial schools and in Sherman for about 45 years. Survivors include a sister, Martha Lamberth Reed of McAllen; sister-in-law, Mary Lamberth of Brownsville; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ben Castillo officiating. Friends may call at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home until 1 p.m. today. The body then will be taken to the church. Burial will be at Rose . . . this article is incomplete

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. MONSEES-GODFREY RITES READ IN CENTRAL CHRISTIAN A semi-formal ceremony read in the Central Christian church at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, united in marriage Miss Wilma Louise Godfrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Godfrey, Brownsville, and James Dee Monsees. Mr. Monsees is the son of Mrs. Julia Anna Monsees and Cuban Monsees, Brownsville. The double-ring service was read by candlelight by the Rev. Jack Russell, pastor of the church. The lighted tapers and white gladioli formed the nuptial setting. The soloist, Ray Hughston, sang "Because," "Ave Maria' and "The Lord's Prayer." He was accompanied by Mrs. J. B. Coulter at the organ, who also played the wedding marches. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin, made with tight bodice and flared ballerina-length skirt. The low neckline was accented by a small stand-up collar of lace. The sleeves, also of lace, tapered to points over the wrists. A small satin and lace Juliet cap held in place the waist-length tulle veil. Her only jewelry was a single strand pearl necklace and she carried a bouquet of white carnations over a white prayer book. The bridesmaid, Miss Marlene Ann Maher, wore a dress of rose taffeta and a small hat and veil to match. Both eh dress and hat were styled after the bridal gown. She carried a bouquet of carnations tied with a gold ribbon. Cuban Monsees was his son's best man. At the reception, held in the church parlor, various sizes of wedding bells were combined with white gladioli to decorate the room. Clusters of mock orange blossoms tied with white satin ribbon decorated the gift table. The reception table held an arrangement of yellow and white carnations centered with a miniature bride and groom. Coylene Damron presided at the bride's book; Mrs. Eugene Overholser served punch and Mrs. Walter Williams served cake. In the receiving line were Cuban Monsees, Mrs. Julia Monsees, Mrs. Glenn Borsits, grandmother of the bridegroom, Mrs. Louise Triplett, grandmother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Godfrey and the bridal party. The bride's mother wore a fray and white taffeta frock, small veiled gray velvet hat and corsage of yellow chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's mother was in a pale blue lace with which she wore a tiny hat of blue net and blue velvet ribbon, and a corsage of yellow carnations. The bride is a graduate of the Brownsville High School where she was a member of the F.H.A. organization. The bridegroom is also a graduate of the local high school and belonged to F.F.A. Both will attend A & I college in Kingsville at mid-term. For the wedding trip to West Texas the bride wore a rose denim suit with brown hat and accesories and a white carnation corsage. Out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Rigby of Houston; Mrs. Joel Loecy, and Mrs. Glenn Borsits, both of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs.. Joe Juhos, San Benito; Jack Triples, JR., cousin of the bride from Coffeyville, Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Holmby of Harlingen. PARTIES Among the pre-wedding showers and parties given for the bride was a miscellaneous shower on November 2. This was given by Miss Marlene Maher at the home of their grandmother, Mrs. E. H. Maher, South Central Ave. Guests included friends of the honoree and their mothers. Refreshments were served buffet style from a table covered with a Madeira cloth. Mrs. L. E. Godfrey served coffee from a silver service at one end of the table and Mrs. Dave Maher, mother of the hostess, served punch from the other end. Ann Godfrey, sister of the bride, and Judy Maher, sister of the hostess, assisted the hostess by directing games. A nylon shower was given at the home of Mrs.. Walter Williams. The guests played card games and Judith Roscoe and Marlene Maher won prizes which they presented to the honoree. Sherbet punch was served with fruit cake.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. MISS ROSALIE ALLISON, JAMES MUNRO JR. WED Miss Rosalie Christine Allison daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Allison, Brownsville, became the bride of James H. Munro, Jr., at 3 p.m., June 11, in Brownsville. The Rev. Clifford Edge, pastor of St. Paul Methodist church, officiated. The bridegroom is the some of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Munro, Sr. of Rio Hondo. Miss Cheryl Price was soloist and Mrs. A. W. Price was organist. Selections included "Because" and the traditional wedding marches. The bride was given in marriage by an uncle, Pratt Mullins, since her father is in Vietnam. She wore a formal-length wedding gown and her bouffant veil was caught to a small crown. Miss Martha Hamilton was maid of honor; bridesmaids were Miss Paula Allison, sister of the bride, and Miss Sherry Munro, the groom's sister. Donald Lantz was best man. Jody Alison was groomsman and Robert Munro was usher. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the parlor of the church. Serving punch and cake were Miss Anna Shown, Mrs. Pratt Mullins, Mrs. Lody Allison and Miss Linda Allison. Miss Karen Allison, the brides (sic) sister, was at the guest book. After the honeymoon in Corpus Christi, the couule (sic) will be at home in Brownsville.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED - Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Rosalie Christine Allison and James H. Munro, Jr. Miss Allison is the daughter of Cecil Allison and Mrs. Terry B. Allison, both of Brownsville. Mr. Munro is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Munro of Rio Hondo. The wedding date has not be announced.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. TO SAN MARCOS - Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Taylor of Brownsville have gone to San Marcos where Mr. Taylor is to be enrolled at Southwest Texas State Teachers college to work on his master's degree. He plans to major in English and minor in school administration. Mr. Taylor is on leave of absence from the Brownsville public schools.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. TO BE MARRIED - Mr. and Mrs. Alton C. Shuttlesworth of Troup announce the engagement of their daughter, Nelda Faye, to Glenn E. Taylor, son of Terrill Taylor, 420 West Levee, and the late Mrs. Taylor. Mr. Taylor is a teacher in the Technical Junior High School. The marriage will be solemnized on August 14, in the Assembly of God church in Troup.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. NEWLYWEDS ARE AT HOME IN FORT WORTH AFTER WEDDING IN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Miss Newt Annette Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newt Wilson, 239 W. St. Charles St., was married to James Martin Roberson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Roberson, Central Ave., in a ceremony Friday Feb 1 in the Assembly of God Church here at 5:30 p.m. The bride graduated for high school in Brownsville and attended Texas Southmost College and has been employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., here. The bridegroom is also a Brownsville High School graduate and attended Texas Southmost College. He is in the Air Force Stations at Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, and has been selected for Officer Candidate School, his station to be assigned. For the present, the young couple is at home at Carswell Air Force Base, following a wedding trip to Corpus Christi and Fort Worth. The Rev. Alfred Roever read the marriage vows in a setting of white stock and greenery at the altar. White chrysanthemums and white gladioli also were combined for the ceremony decorations. Pianist for the wedding was Mrs. B. R. Whisenant and Mrs. Ava Prosser was the soloist. She sang "At Dawning" and "Because." Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dean also sang a duet number, "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life." THE FATHER of the bride gave her in marriage. The bride wore a white nylon net embroidered ballerina length gown. Her headdress was a garland of feathered white carnations. Her bridal bouquet was of white camellias topping a white Bible. Maid of honor was Miss Lillian Marie Wilson, sister of the bride and Joana R. Roberson, sister of the bridegroom, was junior bridesmaid. Miss Wilson wore a pink crepe dress with brown accessories and carried a nosegay bouquet of blue painted daises. The junior bridesmaid wore a blue crepe dress and carried white daisies made into a nosegay bouquet. Scott Roberson was best man for his brother. Charles Winfred Wilson, brother of the bride was junior groomsman. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given in the home of the bride's parents. Roses were used to decorate the living room and white, blue and pink tinted daisies were used in the dining room. Mrs. Bill Bodie served the punch and Miss Maxine Crow served the bride's cake. Mrs. [Miss] Mervin Arnold presided at the bride's book. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Wilson chose a pink gabardine dress, worn with a white camellia corsage. The mother of the bridegroom wore an aqua gabardine dress, with a corsage of pink carnations. For going-away, the bride wore a silk shantung suit in rose beige, with accessories of navy blue. FROM OUT of town for the wedding was Miss Lillian Marie Wilson, Waxahachie, Texas, sister of the bride. Prior to her wedding, the bride was honored at a shower for which Mrs. A. H. Roever was hostess, when (sic) more than 40 friends were guests. Mrs. J. B. Roberson poured coffee at the shower party and Mrs. Ava Prosser and Mrs. [Miss] Mervin Arnold assisted in serving sandwiches and ice cake quares (sic) which carried out the colors of pink, green and yellow. Also in the shower houseparty were Misses Marya Rubio, Maxine Crow and Marie Crow. Mrs. Newt Wilson and Mrs. Roever greeted the guests at the door.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. TWO BROWNSVILLE MOTHERS take a stroll with their young sons past Washing Park. Mrs. Sam A. Merrill, and son Matthew and Mrs. Robert F. Rodriguez, with her son David Michael are among those who plan to join the Old Glory Parade when it leaves Washington Park the morning of July 4th. Both mothers are also active members of the Brownsville Beautification Commission, and Mrs. Merrill is chairman of the Mother's Brigade for the July 4th parade.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. TO MARRY Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Allison, 1734 West Adams, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty, to Randall Eudy, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eudy of Bogota. The wedding will be in April in the Assembly of God church in Brownsville. (Ebony Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Emil T. Kachtik, 44 Carlton Road, announce the marriage of their daughter, Catherine, to Tom L. Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Matthews of Abilene. They were married February 18 in Abilene and will make their home there. The Rev. E. Peaks officiated at the ceremony.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. LOIS TAYLOR BECOMES BRIDE OF V. H. SHUMWAY OF OKLAHOMA Miss Lois Marie Taylor became the bride of Vinton Harry Shumway Jr. of Okmulgee, Okla., in a candlelight ceremony at the Assembly of God Church Wednesday evening. Mrs. Shumway is the daughter of Terrill Taylor, 426 Levee Street, and the late Mrs. Taylor. The bridegroom is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. V. H. Shumway of Okmulgee, Okla. The Rev. Shumway solemnized the wedding ceremony. The church was decorated with gladioli, flanked by fern and palms. Miss Maria Rubio sang "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life," and Mrs. Ava Prosser sang, "Oh, Promise Me." Accompaniment was provided by Mrs. G. A. Pfaffman at the piano. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white satin gown and a fingertip veil. Calla lillies (sic) and white agapanthus composed her bridal bouquet. She wore a single strand of pearls. Miss Annette Wilson was maid of honor. She wore a blue gown topped with nylon net. Miss Marie Wilson , as bridesmaid, wore a similar gown in pink. David Shumway was ring Bearer. Flower girl was Miss Mary Roberson, who wore a pink formal. Miss Joana Ruth Roberson in blue and Thomas Shumway were the candle-lighters. Terrill Norval Taylor was best man at the ceremony, and Scottie Roberson acted at (sic) the bridegroom's attendant. The garden reception was held at the home of the bride. Mrs. V. H. Shumway, mother of the bridegroom, presided at the bride's book. Miss Marie Crow and Miss Charlotte Roy served the punch and cake. The reception line included Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Shumway Jr., their parents and attendants. The bridegroom's mother wore a brown silk print dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. Mrs. Shumway is a graduate of Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, where she received a bachelor of arts degree. The bridegroom also graduated from Southwestern Bible College with a bachelor of arts degree. As her going-away costume the bride wore a white linen suit with navy blue accessories. After a short wedding trip to Tulsa, Okla., the couple will reside in Dallas. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Higgins of Harlingen, Maria Rubio of Matamoros and the Rev. and Mrs. V. H. Shumway.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED - Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fullen, Boca Chica Road, announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia, to Norman Fram, 2-cl Petty Officer in the U. S. Coast Guard stationed at Port Brownsville, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Fram of Lynn, Mass. No date has been set for the wedding.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. NEWLYWEDS-Cpl. and Mrs. William Shelton Callaway were married in Assembly of God Church here March 7. The bride is the former Miss Maxine Crow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. J. H. Crow and the bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Callaway of Brownsville. He is stationed at Fort Hood with the 46th Army Engineers. She is a graduate of Brownsville High School and he is an El Jardin High School graduate.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. ANNETTE WILSON ENGAGED-Mr. and Mrs. Newt Wilson, 239 W. St. Charles St., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Annette, to Cpl. James M. Roberson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Roberson, Central Ave. Cpl. Roberson is stationed at Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth. The wedding date will be this spring, to be announced later. (Photo by Burgess Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. APPROACHING MARRIAGE TOLD-Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Campbell, Brownsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn, to Lonnie Dale McClaugherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McClaugherty of San Antonio. The marriage will take place in the near future. (Rolon Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES IN A SMALL CHILD'S LIFE FINAL FLING-"Butchie" Roever and Linda Hall make the most of the last day of vacation, with a final pilgrimage to "the old swimming hole". ZERO HOUR-Morning of the first day of school, Lind and "Butchie", scrubbed and starched, enter the halls of higher learning. (Herald Staff Photos by Rolando Marroquin).

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. FIVE GENERATIONS-Five attractive ladies of assorted ages, representing five generations make news, particularly when they all have the same home town. Left to right, Mrs. R. J. Allison, Boca Chica Boulevard, proudly poses with four members of her family: daughter, Mrs. Pratt Mullins; granddaughter, Mrs. Pete Walker; great-granddaughter, Mrs. J. B. Kee, Jr., and great-great-granddaughter, Lorrie June Kee. Brownsville is home for all of them, with the young Kees spending some time in Bryan while Mr. Kee attends college. (Ebony Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. MINISTER WHO FOUNDED LOCAL CHURCH RETURNS TO CONDUCT REVIVAL HERE The man who founded the Assembly of God Church in Brownsville has returned to this city following missionary work in Guatemala, and will conduct a revival here beginning today. He is the Rev. John Franklin, who founded the church on December 3, 1933, with 17 charter members, and served as its first pastor. That was the year when a hurricane had left Brownsville and the Valley sadly in need of repair, and spiritual strength. The church was started when local citizens were in the midst of rebuilding what the hurricane had torn away. MET IN HALL At that time, meetings were held in what was known as Barreda Hall, on Southeast Elizabeth St. Six of the charter members are in Brownsville and will hear the Rev. Franklin speak during the revival. They are Mrs. A. L. Shuckman, Mrs. J. F. Childress, Mrs. Nellie Jones, and Mrs. A. H. Roever Jr., wife of the present pastor of the church, all of Brownsville; and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Watson, who live in Fort Worth and who have come here for the revival. The church has grown constantly since its modest beginning almost 15 years ago. It now has approximately 70 members, and the church property, including the tabernacle and parsonage, occupy the corner of N. W. Second and Levee Streets. The present church building was dedicated Nov. 25, 1934, and was paid out of debt in 1941. Improvements have been made and paid for since that time. SERVED IN GUATEMALA Rev. Franklin conducted services for 39 consecutive weeks, and since leaving the pastorate here has spent 11 years as a missionary in Guatemala. His present revival in the church will continue through August 22. Rev. A. H. Roever Jr., present pastor of the church, who announced Rev. Franklin's arrival, began serving the Assembly of God church on May 22, 1947. This is his first pastorate. At that time the Sunday School attendance averaged 28 to 32. Today it averages around 90, and often attendance is much higher. Rev. Franklin will speak at the 11 a. m service today and each night at 8 p. m. until the close of the revival.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. HAZIE L. TALLON Hazie L. Tallon, 96, of Brownsville, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Brownsville. She was born in Ruston, La. Oct. 20, 1900. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tallon; her parents, John and Sally Franklin Goolsby; twin sister, Daisy G. Nichols; two other sisters, Beaulah and Lillian; and a brother Wilbur Bill Goolsby. She is survived by two daughters, Isabella Almon of Odessa and Jimmie Lee Whisenant of Brownsvile; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday at 10 a.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Darling Mouser Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wedfnesday at 11 a.m. at San Fernando No. 3 in San Antonio.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. EVA ELLEN HUTTON Eva Ellen Hutton, 83, of Brownsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, at AMI Brownsville Medical Center. She was born in Prague, Okla., and was a member at First Assembly of God Church where she had been a Sunday teacher and home Bible school teacher for children from 1936 through 1973. She also had been a member of Assembly of God Church in Port Isabel. She was preceded in death by her first child, Wanda Rue, in 1938; her first husband in 1968; three brothers, James Virgil, Dewey Albert and William "Bill" James Goodwin; and her parents, James Delbert and Effie Anne Goodwin. Survivors include her husband, Harold Erwin Hutton of Brownsville, a daughter, LaFane (sic) Shockey of Port Isabel; five sisters, Lena Mae Harris of Marion, Nola Bays of Grand Prairie, Stella Stephens of Oklahoma City and Della Ford of Arlington; two-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 tonight at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel, 1355 Old Port Isabel Road. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Royce W. Hagood officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ed Morris, John Zarola, Bill Jones, Sam Baker, Bob Hughes and Bill Fine.