June 11, 1967
(newspaper clipping Criswell Cemetery Association Minutes)
Annual Criswell Cemetery Memorial Homecoming Held
The Sixteenth Annual Criswell Cemetery Memorial Homecoming was held Sunday, June 11, at the Criswell Community Center.
There was a large crowd in attendance, with visitors from all over the state, and also several from other states.
The Community Center grounds and the Cemetery were clean and freshly mowed. The Cemetery was profuse with both fresh and artificial flowers.
The Community Center building has recently been repainted and repaired, and more seats have been added. Permanent table tops of cresoted bridge lumber have been added to the table stands that were erected last year.
The late John and Della (Criswell) Erskine’s estate donated $300 as a memorial to the cemetery for the erection of an arch over the gate, with the lettering of “Criswell” and also two gates which were in place.
A program was planned by the program chairman, Mrs. George Stone, which began at 11 a.m. Thomas Criswell was in charge of the congregational singing “All Hail The Power” and “ The Lily of the Valley.” Mrs. Aubrey Stone was pianist. Ollie Campbell was master of ceremonies.
Sharon Potts gave the Welcome Address. Shannon Criswell gave the response. Little Tommy Criswell sang “For God So Loved The World.”
Special songs, “I Heard an Old Refrain” by Mrs. Jane Baron, and also, a duet “Sweet Hour of Prayer” was sung by Mrs. Baron and her son, Carl Baron.
Jack Walts gave the Memorial Prayer. Mrs. Oscar Bonner gave a brief message of memories and also gave a reading. Mrs. Paul Rucker read the mortuary list which included the names of Jack Stone, Ray Morgan, Walter Denton, Guy Pittman and Mrs. Wade Simmons.
Special recognitions were made. The persons traveling the longest distance within the state were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Clonts of Knox City, Texas. The oldest woman present was Mrs. Alice Stone, age 87, and the oldest man present was T. T. Criswell, age 83. Several present had attended all 16 homecomings.
A quartet from Elm Mott composed of John Harwell, Clyde Adkins, Joe Hill and D. E. Cantrell sang “Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All” and “Precious Memories.”
Thomas Bartlett, Falls County District Attorney, was the guest speaker. The benediction was spoken by Ollie Campbell. At noon a basket lunch was served. Mr. Criswell gave the invocation.
At 1:30 p.m. a business meeting was called to order by the president, Thomas Criswell. The minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given by the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. C. C. Stone.
Contributions were made for the upkeep of the cemetery and also, the Community Center building.
(newspaper clipping Criswell Cemetery Association Minutes)
Annual Criswell Cemetery Memorial Homecoming Held
The Sixteenth Annual Criswell Cemetery Memorial Homecoming was held Sunday, June 11, at the Criswell Community Center.
There was a large crowd in attendance, with visitors from all over the state, and also several from other states.
The Community Center grounds and the Cemetery were clean and freshly mowed. The Cemetery was profuse with both fresh and artificial flowers.
The Community Center building has recently been repainted and repaired, and more seats have been added. Permanent table tops of cresoted bridge lumber have been added to the table stands that were erected last year.
The late John and Della (Criswell) Erskine’s estate donated $300 as a memorial to the cemetery for the erection of an arch over the gate, with the lettering of “Criswell” and also two gates which were in place.
A program was planned by the program chairman, Mrs. George Stone, which began at 11 a.m. Thomas Criswell was in charge of the congregational singing “All Hail The Power” and “ The Lily of the Valley.” Mrs. Aubrey Stone was pianist. Ollie Campbell was master of ceremonies.
Sharon Potts gave the Welcome Address. Shannon Criswell gave the response. Little Tommy Criswell sang “For God So Loved The World.”
Special songs, “I Heard an Old Refrain” by Mrs. Jane Baron, and also, a duet “Sweet Hour of Prayer” was sung by Mrs. Baron and her son, Carl Baron.
Jack Walts gave the Memorial Prayer. Mrs. Oscar Bonner gave a brief message of memories and also gave a reading. Mrs. Paul Rucker read the mortuary list which included the names of Jack Stone, Ray Morgan, Walter Denton, Guy Pittman and Mrs. Wade Simmons.
Special recognitions were made. The persons traveling the longest distance within the state were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Clonts of Knox City, Texas. The oldest woman present was Mrs. Alice Stone, age 87, and the oldest man present was T. T. Criswell, age 83. Several present had attended all 16 homecomings.
A quartet from Elm Mott composed of John Harwell, Clyde Adkins, Joe Hill and D. E. Cantrell sang “Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All” and “Precious Memories.”
Thomas Bartlett, Falls County District Attorney, was the guest speaker. The benediction was spoken by Ollie Campbell. At noon a basket lunch was served. Mr. Criswell gave the invocation.
At 1:30 p.m. a business meeting was called to order by the president, Thomas Criswell. The minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given by the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. C. C. Stone.
Contributions were made for the upkeep of the cemetery and also, the Community Center building.