Hunt Co., TX - J. B. Taylor, 100th Birthday
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J. B. Taylor
    The hundredth birthday celebration for Mr. J. B. Taylor at Leonard last
Sunday was attended by a number of friends and relatives from Celeste.
    The centenarian was at his best, alert, happy, and handsome in his dark
suit, white shirt, bow tie, and boutonniere.  His family and friends were
there, the day was mild and lovely, the ranch-type home never looked prettier
on its sloping grassy hill, with trees for a frame and fall flowers to add
color.
    The good friends, the Jim Wilson, directed guests to the honoree's
quarters, a cheerful room on the west.  There Mr. Taylor greeted his visitors.
Granddaughter, Paula, also received here.
    In the dining room, Paul and Frances' other daughter, Ann Taylor, served
punch from a crystal service.  Another granddaughter from Lockney also served.
She is a daughter of the late Ruby Taylor, one of the twins, the oldest of Mr.
Taylor's seven children.
    The linen covered table was centered with a birthday cake on a gold
plaque.  One hundred candles outlined the cake that was fashioned in the shape
of an opened Bible.  On it was lettered, "God Bless You On Your Hundredth
Birthday, P. P. Taylor."  The initials stand for Paw Paw, the title Mr. Taylor
loves from his grandchildren and close friends.  The cake was the gift of
Mmes. Hazal Leggett, Gladys Evans, Frances Latimer, and Opal Hull.
    A gold satin streamer extending across the tables was lettered in silver,
"1861 - 1961."
    Tall tapers and a three-tiered arranged of fall flowers, foliage and
decorative wheat formed the background of the refreshment table.
    Another granddaughter, Dorothy Don Neale, daughter of Mary and Don Neale,
noted guests in the reception room.
    Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor, in whose home the reception was held, Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Neale, also, received.
    The day had started early for Mr. J. B. when his children, save and one
grandson, when all arrived and all attended the special services at the First
Baptist Church, where Mr. Taylor has served so long and faithfully.  The
family was honored with the noon-day meal at the church.
    Also, the church's gift to Mr. Taylor was a large silver framed photograph
of himself.  It is so lifelike and typical of the jolly person that he is.  No
one loves a good laugh as he does.
    Mr. Herman Scott caught him just right.
    Best wishes all over again, Mr. J. B. Taylor.
(November 24, 1961, The Celeste Courier)