Sgt. M. J. Hurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Hurst, Newcastle, husband of Nellie Wilkson, attended Archer City School. Entered Army, 1943, trained at Camp Lee, Va. Served in N. Africa and Italy. Awarded Pres. Citation, Purple Heart, GCM and European Theater with 3 Battle Stars. Discharged in 1945.