Mt. Peak, TX, news in the 1930s and 1940s

These Mountain Peak news items were collected by Sarah Stead <sestead@alltel.net>. They were probably from the Midlothian newspaper.

November 10, 1933

MT. PEAK

We are having a real touch of winter weather. Farmers are about to bring their farming to a close.
There will services at the Baptist church Sunday.
Bill and H. B. Smith have returned home from a visit to West Texas.
Misses Nannie and Mary Francys Burleson spent Sunday with Mary Sue Willis.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cappleman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morris of Waxahachie.
Frank Smith motored to Ervindale Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Seigers of Fort Worth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Farris.
Mrs. Frank Bellew and Miss Oleta Bellew of Dallas spent Saturday with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forbes were Dallas visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Ja. A. Willis spent the first part of the week in Fort Worth visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ted Willis, who are the proud parents of a new baby daughter.
The play was postponed last Friday night, but will be given Friday night, Nov. 10. Everyone come!

Fritz

1936

MT. PEAK

Quite a number from this community attended the Centennial Friday celebrating Midlothian Day at the fair.
Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and daughter, Nancy Jane, of Waco spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith.
Miss Pearl Bishop of Cleburne visited Miss Ruby Mae Campbell several days the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Farris and Mrs. Harold Ferguson and daughter, Joyce, spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pruitt of Sterrett.
Mrs. Jack Eskridge of Midlothian visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eskridge Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stricklin announce the arrival of a son born Friday morning in the Waxahachie Sanitarium.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Alsup of Irving spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Alsup.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. George West of Waxahachie and Waitus Bucknor and daughter of Griffith Switch attended church services at the Baptist Church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway and Weldon Burt were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway of Waxahachie Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield and children of Waxahachie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Samuels and son, Harold Dean, of Waxahachie and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy and daughter, Norma Jean, spent Sunday with the Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson.
J. D. Smith visited at A. & M. several days last week.
Mrs. Babe Stricklin and sons, Kenneth and Bob, of Venus and Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon of Fairview visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stricklin Sunday.
Eugenia Ruth Harwell spent Thursday night with Mollie Farris.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Reagor Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kirk of Dallas were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harwell Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard and son, Albert Herschel, spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rogers of Dallas visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway last week.

1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

The Rev. and Mrs. Oscie Alsup and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield attended the Bible school at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth Monday.
Mrs. Babe Stricklin of Venus is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stricklin.
Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard attended the American Legion celebration at the Centennial Armistice Day.
Miss Rudy Mae Campbell and Miss Alma Ruth Phelps returned home Saturday after visiting several days in Cleburne.
Henry Laurence of Athens visited friends in this community Saturday night.
Miss Betty Joe Middleton of Sardis spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk.
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Burks and children of Dallas were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks Tuesday.
Miss Lucille Morris is visiting in Dallas with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rogers.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holland and children of Fort Worth spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy Sunday.
The Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson, Rev. and Mrs. Oscie Alsup, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway, Mrs. Lucy Herring, Mrs. O. E. Burks, Miss Donnie Parker and Miss Nannie Burleson attended the annual session of the State Baptist Missionary Association which met with the First Baptist Church of Ennis last week.
Mrs. Loyd Kirk and son, William Allen, and Miss Ina Smith of Dallas spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith.
The Rev. Cecil Fox of Seagraves and Sinclair Fox of Brandon visitied Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stricklin Tuesday.
Miss Margaret Elder and George Edwards of Dallas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Isiah Davis and daughter, Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luther and baby of Godley visited Mrs. Lucy Herring and Miss Donnie Parker Sunday.
Mrs. George Hill and Miss Juanita Hill of Midlothian visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard the past week.

MT. PEAK NEWS

There were no Sunday School or preaching services here Sunday on account of the rains. Farmers will be glad to see the weather clear up now so they can get to their cotton crop gathered.
Miss Johnnie Mae Bradford of Dallas spent last week visiting Miss Oleta Bellew.
Mr. Bill Smith of Arlington visited home folks last week-end.
Miss Lois Williams visited relatives in Waxahachie last week.
The following took dinner Tuesday in the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson; Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks, Misses Donnie and Lucy Herring, Grandma Buchanan and Mrs. Homer Posey and son Robert of Hillsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of Onward spent Sunday in the home of their daughter, Mrs. John Parker.
Miss Mary Sue Willis spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Jack Jean of near Midlothian.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield visited Mr. and Mrs. R. S. King of near Buena Vista Sunday.
The following took dinner Sunday with Misses Nannie and Mary Burleson: Misses Lois Williams, Myrtle Parker, and Helyn Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Long announced the arrival of a new daughter.
There will be services at the Baptist Church Saturday night and Sunday. Everyone come!

Fritz

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Preaching was held at the Church of Christ Sunday night with the Rev. Allen Weatherford conducting the services.
Phonsie Washington was buried here Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway are moving to Arlington this week. We are sorry to have this young couple leave us, but wish them the best of luck in their new home.
Miss Lorene Baker of Red Oak visited in the home of Ina Smith Friday night.
George Edwards of Dallas spent Monday in the home of his mother, Mrs. Boss Pickard.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway and son, Billie Field, of Waxahachie, spent Sunday in the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Grown of Arlington have moved back in this community. We are glad to have this family back with us.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Smith.
Mrs. Otis Ferris spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. Harold Ferguson.
The Rev. R. D. Burleson and the Rev. J. W. Harper visited in Navarro county Monday and Tuesday.
The Mt. Peak girls basketball team was defeated by the Waxahachie girls team when they met at the Waxahachie high gym Friday night. The boys were also defeated by the strong T. P. Cubs of that city.
Miss Johnnie Steward has returned home after a two weeks visit with relatives in Palmer and Rockett.
Norma Faye Griggs, Dorothy Jean Forbes and Wayne Carter are on the sick list this week.

MT. PEAK NEWS

Bro. Burleson filled his regular appointment at the Baptist Church Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Delegates were elected for the Ellis County Association.
Mr. C. O. Atkins and daughters, Misses Mary Frances and Josephine of Waxahachie, attended Church here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield motored to Fort Worth Tuesday.
The following were noon-hour guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Willis Sunday: Mrs. Dick Bobbitt of Britton, Mrs. J. L. Jean of near Midlothian, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Willis of Fort Worth.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Samuels of near Avalon spent Sunday in the home of the latter's parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson.
Grandma Rotten has returned home after an extended visit with her daughter in Sweetwater.
Miss Pauline Thompson of near Waxahachie spent the week-end with Miss Oleta Bellew.
Miss Myrtle Morgan returned home Sunday after a visit with relatives in Oklahoma.
Miss Metha Mae Hawkins of Onward spent last week with Miss Myrtle Parker.
Mrs. Wilbur Berry and children and Miss Iris Shroyer left Thursday night for points up North.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Mitchell and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ferris of Weatherford, spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Ferris.
Mr. Lloyd Kirk and Frank Smith of near Dallas spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Smith.
Miss Jack Vail of Venus visited Miss Mary Burleson Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Burks and daughter, Patsy Ann of Dallas visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks Sunday.
Mr. J. P. Bellew made a business trip to Hubbard City Sunday. Betty Taye Stevens returned home with him.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway and son of Waxahachie took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway.

Fritz

MT. PEAK

Bro. Burleson preached at the Baptist church Saturday night, Sunday morning and night.
The following attended the Ellis County Baptist association at Red Oak Tuesday: Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield, Miss Lucy Herring, Mrs. J. A. Willis, Mrs. S. B. Pickard, Mrs. R. A. Ganaway, Mrs. Gertrude Burt and Miss Helyn Ganaway. Bro. Burleson preached the annual sermon. A very enjoyable day was had by all.
School opened Monday with the same teachers as follows: Mrs. E. J. Cappleman, Miss Lucy Belle Connally and Mrs. E. J. Cappleman of Windham; Misses Lessye Kelley and Mary Francyes Adkins of Waxahachie. We are hoping this will be another successful school year.
The following took dinner Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Willis: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield, Jr. and children of Sterrett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jean and little daughter of Midlothian and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Willis and Macon Willis of Fort Worth.
Several ladies attended an all-day quilting at Mrs. Albert Stephenson's last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Samuels of near Waxahachie spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson.
Miss Johnnie Steward has returned from a trip to St. Louis with Col. and Mrs. M. E. Singleton.
Miss Maurine Morris of Fort Worth spent last week with homefolks.

Fritz

MT. PEAK NEWS

The Baptist meeting closed Sunday night. Rev. Fred Thompson of Itasca brought some wonderful messages. There was good attendance at both morning and night services. There were several additions to the church, the Baptismal service was held Sunday afternoon at the Singleton Spring, which is a very beautiful place for such an occasion.
Rev. R. D. Burleson left Friday afternoon for Desoto where he is conducting a revival meeting this week.
Mrs. J. A. Willis and Mrs. Ted Willis visited relatives in Dallas last Friday afternoon.
Miss Christelle Morris and Mrs. Lucy Herring are visiting in the home of Miss Minnie Herring at Venus this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burleson took supper Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield.
Mrs. Jack Jean of Midlothian and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield Jr. and little son of Steritt spent last week in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Willis.
Misses Lessie Kelly and Mary Frances Adkins, both of Waxahachie, visited friends here a few days last week and attended the meeting.
Rev. Fred Thompson of Itasca, and Rev. R. D. Burleson and family, with several others were noon hour guests Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lambert.
Mrs. J. C. Forbes and Mrs. Vernon Forbes of Venus visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway Monday afternoon.
J. A. Willis made a business trip to Fort Worth Tuesday.
Mr. C. O. Adkins and daughters, Misses Mary Frances and Josephine of Waxahachie, and Mrs. Russel of San Jose, Cal. attended church here Sunday and were noon hour guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lambert.
Mrs. Ted Willis and little daughter of Fort Worth visited relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rogers left Sunday for Overton where Mr. Rogers has been made manager of a grocery store of that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway and son of Waxahachie, attended church here Sunday and were noon hour guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Morgan and sons, Weldon and Eldon were guests Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Morgan.
Messers John Forbes and Henry Edwards spent a few days last week with relatives near Lubbock.
Mrs. Valcar Forbes of Five Points and Mrs. Hershell Hollabaugh and little son of California were guests Monday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway.

Fritz

MOUNTAIN PEAK

MT. PEAK

There was preaching at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and night by the pastor, Rev. R. D. Burleson.
Mrs. Vivian Conner and daughter, Dorothy of Dallas, spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tyree.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Samuels of Avalon visited the latter's parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson here Sunday and attended church.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Willis and son, Macon, spent Sunday in the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield near Sterrett. The Willis children had prepared a birthday dinner in honor of their mother and it was a complete surprise to her.
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Roten and children and Mrs. Sallie Roten of Midlothian attended church here Sunday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Forbes.
Mrs. R. A. Ganaway and daughter, Mrs. Milton Rogers, visited relatives at Venus last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Timmin and Mrs. O. M. Timmin of Dallas, Tex, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Stricklin the past week-end. The Timmins formerly lived here and their many friends were glad to see them back again.
Truett Mason of Dallas was a visitor in this community Sunday afternoon and attended church Sunday night.
The Methodist Revival begins here Sunday night July 19. Everyone has a cordial invitation to attend these services.

March 20, 1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Valcer Forbes visited Waldo Forbes Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Atley Burks of Midlothian.
Mrs. Pete Curry of Houston visited Miss Donnie Parker Wednesday.
Mrs. M. T. Moore of Midlothian, Mrs. Roy Curry of Dallas and Mrs. Buck Price visited Mrs. Granvel Harris Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Ruthie Lee McBrayer spent Thursday night with Earline Alsup.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter, Galaya, visited Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Forbes Saturday night.
Mrs. Earnest Morgan and son, Bobby Jim, of Coleman, are visiting in the home of her mother, Mrs. R. A. Ganaway this week.
Misses Maurine and Ruth Moris are visiting relatives in Fort Worth this week.
Misses Fama McWhorter and Louise Smith spent Wednesday night with Louise Smith.
Miss Ola McWhorter visited Evelyn Harrington Tuesday. Miss Harrington is confined to her bed with appendicitis.
Miss Lee Ellen Lambert who has been ill with the mumps is greatly improved.
Mrs. M. F. Smith, and Willie and Ina Smith spent Wednesday night in Fort Worth with relatives.
Hazel Roten, Ada Lee Sanders, Stubby Conway and Jimmy Lee Singleton of Venus were in Mt. Peak Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker made a business trip to Dallas Friday.
Miss Juanita Hill of Midlothian spent Tuesday night with Geraldine Riddells.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Posey of Hillsboro and Elmer Posey of Midlothian visited in the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson on Tuesday.
Mrs. Albert Howard and son, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McMichael and daughters of True Love were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Parker spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins of Midlothian.
P. P. McDaniels of Milford was buried in the local cemetery Wednesday. Mr. McDaniels was formerly of this place.
Mrs. Jack Eskridge of Midlothian is visiting Mrs. Louis Eskridge this week.
Mrs. L. A. Tipton of Rockett spent Friday with here mother, Mrs. M. Steward.
Mrs. Lucy Herring spent Friday night in Waxahachie visiting Mrs. May Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Martin and son, Wynndale, of Forreston and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carroll of Dallas visited Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Edwards Sunday.
Mrs. John Parker visited Mrs. Frank Smith Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Adair of Venus are the proud parents of a baby girl born last week. Mrs. Adair was formerly Miss Myrtle Morgan of this place.
Patsy Bob Ganaway of Arlington is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway this week.
Bob Ganaway made a business trip to Fort Worth Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Burks and daughters of Dallas spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Morgan and children of Lone Elm spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Farris.
Mrs. Lucy Herring was in Dallas Saturday.
Wilbur Morris of Fort Worth is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Morris, Lucille Morris, Mrs. Will Forbes and son, Beal, visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morris of Fort Worth Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eskridge made a business trip to Waxahachie Tuesday.
There will be a play "An Arizona Cowboy" presented in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening, March 18, at 8 p.m. You will enjoy every minute of this western comedy. It is free to the public.
Miss Christelle Morris of Fairview spent the week-end with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kirk and son of Dallas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Elder of Corpus Christi are visiting Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Deckard and daughter, Mrs. Ellege and children spent Sunday with Ona Coaker and family.

April 10, 1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Tom Dailey of Midlothian died in the Waxahachie Sanitarium Saturday and was laid to rest in the Mountain Peak Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Dailey was a former resident of this community and his many friends here extend to his bereaved ones their deepest sympathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard and little son, Albert Herschel, visited Mr. and Mrs. Gene McMichiel Thursday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith of Gatesville visited Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Thursday. Mrs. Smith will visit here several weeks before returning to Gatesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway of Arlington Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield visited Mrs. Miltton Wakefield, who is in the Waxahachie Sanitarium, Sunday.
Miss Johnnie Steward entertained the young people of this community with a party Wednesday night. Many interesting games were played and a nice time was had by all.
Mrs. Clinton Edwards surprised her husband with a large birthday dinner last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Victor McBrayer were present to help celebrate the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard, Louis Mosely, Miss Marion Scott, Miss Mary Elizabeth Elliott, Miss Verna Mae Hayes and Miss Marie Davenport visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Samuels and son, Harold Dean, took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy Saturday.
Mrs. Clinton Edwards spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin, of Sardis last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway and daughter, Patsy Bob, of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway and son, Billie Phil, of Waxahachie, Mrs. J. B. Stricklin of Quinlin and Mrs. Gertrude Burk visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wannie Lee Hill of Ovilla, Mrs. Effie Hill and daughter, Juanita, of Midlothian, visited in this community Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk and children have moved into our community and are residing in the home of Miss Donnie Parker and Mrs. Lucy Herring. We are glad to have this young couple in our community.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Alexander of San Antonio visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield last week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Morris of Fort Worth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris Sunday.
Maxine Alsup and Wanda Jones visited Fera Corley Sunday.
Mrs C. B. Edwards visited Miss Nannie Burleson Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Parker of Dallas and Miss Donnie Parker visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Tipton of Rockett visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Steward Sunday.
Miss Geraldine Riddles is confined to her home with the mumps.
Mrs. Ruby Ferguson and daughter, Joyce, have returned to their home after visiting in Sardis.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter, Gayala Ione, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith.
Mrs. Boss Pickard received a letter from Miss Lucy Belle Connally, a former teacher in our school, but is now teaching in Anderson County, and Miss Connally stated that her school entered the Interscholastic League meet in that county and made seventy points. Miss Connally has many friends in this community who will be glad to know that she is having such a successful school year.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Pledger visited Mr. and Mrs. John Parker Monday.
Mrs. Gus Tyree is visiting in Dallas.

April 17, 1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

The Rev. Oscie Alsup preached at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and night, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. R. D. Burleson, who was taken to the Waxahachie Sanitarium last Friday for treatment.
Mrs. J. A. Willis of Fort Worth visited relatives in this community Sunday.
Miss Ola McWhorter of this place and Clyde Longino of Waxahachie were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. R. D. Burleson, Wednesday afternoon, April 8. Miss Evelyn Harrington accompanied the couple. They will make their home in Dallas.
Bill Ganaway of Waxahachie visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway last Wednesday.
Joe Bailey Burleson, Weldon Farris and Charles Forbes visited in Venus Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vickery McBrayer and children visited in Fort Worth Friday night.
Bill Sanders of Fort Worth visited his grandmother, Mrs. Will Price, last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Burks and children visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks Saturday.
Mrs. Chester Forbes and Mrs. Bob Ganaway visited Mrs. Lota Alsbrook of Venus last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard and son visited Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lambert Sunday.
Mrs. W. E. Lawrence, Merle Lawrence, Mary Ann Lawrence and Henry Lawrence of Athens visited friends and relative here over the week-end.
Miss Mable Smith entertained the Junior-Senior class of the high school with an Easter party at her home last Friday night. An enjoyable time was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rogers of Ennis Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Turner visited Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Edwards Friday night.
The music pupils of Mrs. Lucy Herring gave a recital at the school building Monday night.
Lillie Smith spent the night with Mildred Louise Burleson Monday night.

April 24, 1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Fire destroyed a barn on a farm owned by Mrs Hilda Hines Saturday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield visited in Italy Sunday.
Rev. R. D. Burleson was brought home from the Waxahachie Sanitarium last Wednesday and is getting along spendidly.
Mrs. Gertrude Burt and Mrs. Bill Ganaway of Waxahachie visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway Wednesday.
Mrs. Boss Pickard, Mrs. Lucy Herring and Miss Donnie Parker visited in Dallas Wednesday.
Billie Phil Ganaway of Waxahachie spend Saturday night with Weldon Burt.
The school teachers carried a group of their pupils to the Invitation meet at Midlothian Friday and brought back about twenty ribbons.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Mitchell and son, Olen Nelson, of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Deotis Segars and son, Charles Dee, of Fort Worth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Farris Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk and children visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Middleton of Sardis Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Farris visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs Edd Ferguson Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Howard and Mrs. Gene McMichiel entertained their husbands with a birthday party at the home of Mrs. Howard last Friday night. Forty-two was played and ice cream and angel food cake were served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Gene McMichiel, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy, Mrs. Kate Harris and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk and children, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Ferguson, Juanita Baker, Bodie Price, Mable Smith, Woodrow Forbes, Mrs. Ruby Ferguson and baby, Leon Ferguson and Toots Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. William Morris of Fort Worth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway of Waxahachie Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kirk and son, William Allen, of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Buchanan of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs Frank Smith and duaghter, Gayala Ione, Mrs. Mollie Buchanan and James Buchanan visited in the home of M. F. Smith Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield visited in Waxahachie Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard and son, Albert Herschell, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Sunday.
Louis Mosely, Miss Marion Scott, Miss Mary Elizabeth Elliott, Miss Verna Mae Hayes and Miss Marle Davenport took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forbes Sunday.
Will Parker and Mrs. John Parker visited Mrs. Will McAlpin, who is in the Waxahachie Sanitarium with appendicitis, Saturday.
The following visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bellew and daughter, Agnes, B. C. Gill and daughter, Minnie Lee, of Frost; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Burleson and Mrs. Cecil Samuels and son, Harold Dean, of Waxahachie, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Alsup and Mrs. Jennie Norman of Lone Elm, Mrs Vernon Creasy and daughter, Norma Jean, Mrs. Oscie Alsup, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield, Mrs. Bob Ganaway, John Morris and William Morris.
Mrs. O. E. Burks visited Mrs. Lucy Herring and Miss Donnie Parker Monday afternoon.
Weldon Morgan is confined to his home with pneumonia.
Raymond Hollabaugh is slowly improving after being ill with pneumonia.
Miss Marie Davenport entertained the Junior-Senior class of this school with a party at her home in Midlothian Friday.
The Singleton Farm baseball team was defeated by a team from Venus Sunday afternoon. The scores were 8 and 2. The farm boys had just received their new green suits and played in them Sunday. They are to play a Dallas team in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield attended the Bible conference at Dr. J. Frank Norris' church in Fort Worth Tuesday.

May 1, 1936

MOUNTAIN PEAK

The baccalaureate services were held in the school auditorium Sunday morning with Rev. Teddlie of Midlothian delivering the address. Rev. Teddlie gave the graduating classes some wonderful advice that should mean much to them in their future lives.
"Ready Made Family," a three-act play, was presented at the school auditorium Friday night to a large crowd. The play was very interesting and was quite different from any other play that has ever been presented at this place.
T. E. Price attended the play Friday night and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stricklin of Quinlin are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganaway.
Mrs. Boss Pickard visited Mrs. Lee Moore, who has been very ill, Tuesday afternoon.
Milton Wakefield visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield, Wednesday morning. He then left for Arkansas where he will be for several weeks.
Several from here atteded the funeral of Mr. Davenport at Midlothian Thursday morning. We were grieved to hear of Mr. Davenport's death and to his loved ones we extend our deepest sympathy.
Mrs. Boss Pickard taught the primary room several days in the absence of Miss Marie Davenport.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith and Mrs. Mollie Smith of Plum Grove spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Burleson Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Farris and Weldon Smith went to Fort Worth one day last week.
Joe Bob Ganaway spent the weed-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Deotis Segars of Fort Worth visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Farris Sunday.
Miss Donnie Parker spent the day with her sister, Mrs. Ollie Burks, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Morgan and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Farris Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mabry of Venus, Mr. and Mrs. Grant and children of Dallas and Melvin Mabry visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mabry Sunday.
Miss Ann Naylor of Midlothian visited Mrs. Clinton Edwards Sunday.
Mrs. Bob Ganaway and Mrs. J. B. Stricklin spent the day with Mrs. Milton Rogers of Ennis last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kirk of Dallas, Misses Maurine, Lucille and Ruth Morris took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Marian Smith Sunday.
Miss Margaret Elder and George Edwards of Dallas spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard, Mrs. Effie Hill and Woodrow Forbes spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt and family of Sardis visited Mr. and Mrs. Otis Farris Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Herring spent the day with Mrs. Mollie Farris last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield Sr. visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield Jr. of Waxahachie Sunday.
Mrs. Gus Tyree, who has been nursing in Dallas, spent the week-end here.
The graduating exercises will be held at the school auditorium Friday night. The seniors to graduate are Raymond Hollabaugh, G. W. Riddles, and Horace Mabry.
Miss Juanita Hill of Midlothian visited here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard and son, Albert Hershel, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Creasy and daughter, Norma Jean, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirk a few hours Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Atley Burks near Midlothian Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield visited in Midlothian Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bellew took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Sunday.
Louis Mosely visited Rev. R. D. Burleson awhile Monday afternoon.

Friday, August 1, 1941

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Moore of Midlothian were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McMichiel Monday night.
Mrs. Lota Allsbrook and Dave Ganaway of Venus spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wakefield of Aockett, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Ivy and son of Waxahachie, Mrs. Rufe King and Harold King were guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Valcour Forbes and Harry Forbes of Five Points visited Mr. and Mrs. Waldos Forbes Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lush McMackin of Midlothian visited Mrs. R. D. Burleson Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Boss Pickard spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morris and children of Waco, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Forbes of Buena Vista, Mrs. C. O. Gilbert and children of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Morris and son were guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Forbes Sunday.
Ramond Hollobaugh left Sunday for Arkansas where he has accepted a position with a railroad company.
Mrs. Bill McAlpin and daughter visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kirk and son, William Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and children, and Miss Ina Smith and Miss Louise Smith of Dallas and James Smith of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marian Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Brown of Fort Worth were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Griggs.

August 8, 1941

MOUNTAIN PEAK

Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Burks and children of Dallas visited several days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks.
Mr. Rufe King is vacationing in Port Arthur with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hight.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ganaway of Waxahachie were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ganaway Sunday night.
Miss Lucille Morris spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Truett Mason.
Mrs. Edgar Seay and Earl Martin Seay of Howard visited Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Forbes Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ira Roten of Midlothian visited her sister, Mrs. Henry Edwards Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Will Holt and children of Abilene spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan.
Mrs. Vina Rose of Dawson visited several days the past week with her sister, Mrs. R. A. Ganaway.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Burks visited friends and relatives in Longview the past weed-end.
Miss Alma Ruth Phelps visited in Waxahachie Saturday night with Mrs. Irene Allman.
The revival meeting will commence at the Baptist Church Wednesday night with the pastor Rev. Calvin Jenkins conducting the services.

MT. PEAK

Farmers are all feeling better as cotton picking time draws near and the price of cotton goes up. We just hope it stays that way.
Mr. and Mrs. Clude Alexander and little son of Little Rock, Ark. arrived here Saturday night for a few days visit in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wakefield.
Miss Audie Mae Conner of Bardwell visited friends in this community a few days last week.
Miss Christelle Morris shopped in Fort Worth Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards and little son of Dallas visited Mr. and Mrs. Boss Pickard a few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway left Friday for a few days visit with relatives at Coleman and Winters.
Miss Lucille Morris visited relatives in Venus last week.
Mrs. Vernon Creacy spent the day Friday with Miss Carrie Magness.

Fritz