RELEASE DATE: JULY 5, 2020
KINSEARCHING
by
Marleta Childs
P. O. Box 6825
LUBBOCK, TX 79493-6825
[email protected]
This week we have a few more selected items found in the “Society” column of the 22 November 1939 issue of the Shelby County newspaper, Center Daily News, published in Center, Texas. (Surnames are capitalized for emphasis. Some punctuation may be changed for clarity.)
“Shower for Recent Bride
Mrs. Auvey (sic) CHILDS and Miss Maurine CHILDS entertained Tuesday afternoon between the hours of three and five in the home of Miss Childs, with a shower complimenting Mrs. Elmer BARTON, née Miss Elwanda WILLIAMS, a recent bride. Patricia Ann, lovely little daughter of Mrs. Childs, presided over the bride’s book. Mrs. Childs served the cake, punch, and sandwiches, and Mrs. Barton, mother of the groom, displayed the lovely gifts. A large number of guests called during the afternoon to offer congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Barton.
Members from the Order of the Eastern Star of Center who attended the meeting of the Timpson Chapter on Tuesday evening were Mesdames Jewell BRITTAIN, Bob MOONEY, Joe BARTON, Rachel SANDERS, W. H. WARREN, J. I. CRAWFORD, Willie PARMER (sic), Delia WATKINS, Ford WALKER, Doyal WILLIAMS, Auvey (sic) CHILDS, and Robert MILLS, Jr. After a very interesting business meeting, refreshments were served by the Timpson Chapter and then a most enjoyable social hour was spent.” (End)
The following data comes from the 15 February 1940 issue (Volume XI, Number 152) of the Shelby County newspaper, Center Daily News, published in Center, Texas.
Page 1 – “M. M. Weaver Dies Suddenly at Home
M. M. WEAVER, one of Center’s best known business men, died suddenly, shortly after 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon at his home on Cora Street.
Mr. Weaver, who had been engaged in the construction and building supply business, with warehouse and store in East Center, was a native of Shelby County, having been born in the Weaver community near Timpson. When he first moved to Center, he was employed by the John C. Rogers Drug Store and later entered business for himself.
He is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Stella SCRUGGS of Mississippi, and two sons, Malcolm and Martin, both students at the University of Texas at Austin. A sister, Mrs. Ada WILMORE of Houston, and five brothers, Ernest WEAVER, Noble WEAVER, W. D. WEAVER, and V. F. WEAVER of Center, and Rev. Tolbert WEAVER of Houston, also survive.
Mr. Weaver was a member of the Christian Church and a Shriner. In his business activities, he had won a wide reputation and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
Friends were shocked at the news of his death, which has removed from Center a man who was ever ready to join in all undertakings for the advancement of his community.”
Page 4 contained advertisements for the following:
“Dr. NEWMAN, now located in Polley Hotel Building.” A drawing of glasses appeared within the ad.
Cecil CHAMPION and Lofton CARRIKERS were the owners of “Center’s Newest Cafe,” Buck’s Place, located next to Carriker’s Grocery.
Francis TUCKER placed an ad for his funeral home.
Allen BECKHAM operated the coffee shop at the bus depot.
The L. C. SMITH Implement Company placed a large ad for the John Deere General Purpose Tractor.
(To be continued)