Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 57, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 20, 1956 Page: 3 of 6
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St. Patrick's Day Banquet Held
By First Methodist Youth Group
Th«' Methodist Youth Fellowship
of the Fii.st Methodist Church h< i«i
their third annual Samt Patrick's
Day banquet in the Fellowship
Hall, with approximately mem-
bers and their gueist*. attending.
Traditional K'e«n and white
w<re us-ed in profusion throughout
the hall in decoration.- Individual
tables and th, Kjwakei.s tab!.- were
COVerpd w ith a preen cloth and ten*
tered wi^h white candles and given
leaf arrangements. The speaker'*
table was centered with an at range-
ment of white *tock and mums,1
with the well-know n high hat and >
pipe, symbolic of the lriah% u ed
to further cany out the Erin
theme. Tall candle* accented the
green ;u*| white background of the
table. Mrs. William Boast* was
chairman of the decoration commit-
tee.
At the ngist ry table, guests
signed in the green and white guest
book, with Mis.- Margaret Rhode.-
presiding.
Miss Tommw' Lou Lenoir, piesi-
dent of the MYF, was acting mis-
t*-.-s of the Ceremonies for the
■vening. Kddie Given gave the in-
vocation.
Curtis Harrison welcomed the
group and thL> Dixieland bund of
the Breckenridge High School, un-
der the direction of Alton Roan,
presented a musical program.
Guest included Mr. and Mrs. T.
E. Robertson, superintendent of the
Church School, and Mrs. (J. B. At-
hey, adopted grandmother of the
Shotwell Co-ed Class, composed
of high school students Rev. W.
L. Hankls. Mis. J. S. Rhodes, sup-
erintendent of the Youth depart-
ment, and her husband; Mrs. Sloan
Baker, Youth Counselor, and her
husband.
"Cur a Mill" was sung by Kddie
Green, accompanied by the piano
b\ Mary Kay Hatch.
Rev. M ichael I'atison, pastor of
Central Methodist Church III Min-
eral Wells and Youth Counselor for
the Francis Asbury Sub-district,
was the speaker of the evening.
Basing his talk on the scriptures
concerning God's call to Moses, he
asked the young people what they
could do for God, reminding them
that they had much they could ded
icate to" a good life. "What do
you have in your hand?" he asked.
challenging them to give of their
time, talents and gifts to the ser-
vice of God, even us God asked
Moses inthe duys of old.
Mrs. Tom Lenoir and a commit-
tee of mothers of the young people
prepared the meal, with Mrs. Tom
Seely ami members of Circle 5 of
the Woman's Society of Christian
served, wearing white aprons trim-
med with green shamrocks to fur-
ther carry out the theme of the
"Wearin' of the green."
To close the meeting, the MYF
benediction was repeated by the
group, followed by words of appre-
ciation spoken by the pastor, Rev.
Hankla.
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Gold Star Mothers
Observes 8th Year
Of Organization
Thi- Gold Star Mothers nu*t at
the VFW home for a regular meet-
ing on Thursday, March 15, at 3
p. ni. Faye Cruse, president, pre-
sided.
Mis. Rosamae Hruddy was acting
chaplain for the day.
The Bible was opened at John
3:16 for Thomas Xorinun and Vir
Itil Charles. Flowers were placed
for Jay Deuman and Willie toivin.
A letter was lead expressing
j thanks to the members for the 87
! Faster tray favors which were sent
by the local group to the VFW
, Hospital in McKinney. The favors,
which were Faster eggs in cello-
phane bags tied with multi-colored
! ribbons, are to be used in the TB
! service ward.
Sixty-four visits and no hospital
! visits were reported
Ten regular members and four
visitors. Mis. Annie Owens, Mrs.
I Maudie Denman, Mrs. Frances
S Keith and Hulda Mae Blackerby,
1 were present.
After the business session, the
group celebrated the eighth anni-
, versary of the organization of the
I (iold Star Mothers in Breckenridge.
j The traditional birthday cake was
I decorated with gold flowers and
j the "Happy Birthday" inscription.
; The birthday of the club' is March
| 1!'. The table was centered with
t flower arrangements of daffodils
| and carnations. Guests signed in
I the Gold Star registry book. Ice
I cream, potato chips, salted nuts
J and coffee completed the refresh-
| ment plate.
'A Trip To Mexico'
Is Anna Prank Club
Program Thursday
The Anna Frank Artist Club held
a regular meeting at the Woman's
Forum March 15, with Mrs. Her
bert McCorkle presiding in the ab-
sence of the president.
Mrs. Custer Knox introduced the
new members, Mrs. R. M. Dickson
and Mrs. Floyd Bullock.
Program chairman, for the day
was Mrs. Janice Kiker. She intro-
duced Miss Ethel Brown who pre-
sented "A Trip To Mexico," with
color slides and descriptions of
places she visited on a recent trip
! to Mexico. Shown in the "arm
chair trip" were scenes from Mex-
ico City, the Teotihuacan Pyramids.
Junior Porum Petes Senior Porum
At Annual Courtesy Tea Recently
The Junior Forum was hostess, school, "Last Flight Over.'
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1056—BRECKESRIbufc. aMEKICAN—3
to the Senior Forum at their reg-
ular monthly meeting March 13 at
the Forum Home for their annual
coutesy tea.
Mrs. David Norton, head of the
drama department at Ranger Juni-
or College, presented the program.
She gave several scenes from the
play, "Victoria Regina" by Laur-
ence Housman. Les Campbell, a
drama student from Ranger Junior
College, gave a scene from the
spring play to be presented by the
Union Hill HD Club
Has PinaJ Sewing
Class Wednesday
The Union Hill Home Demon-
stration Club met Wednesday in
the home of Mrs. Muble Moore for
an all day meeting.
During the *norning, the gar-
ments being made were worked on
and discussed.
At noon, covered dish lunchcon
was sen t>d .to the group.
Immediately following the lunch
hour, Mrs. Tom Joyce Cunningham,
County Home Demonstration
Agent, started the last of the series
of sewing lessons. She examined
and discussed each garment*
A demonstration on putting in
sleeves, finishing bound button-
holes, putting in collars, hemming
and finishing a garment was given
by Mrs. Cunningham.
This lesson took the afternoon,
and the business was postponed.
Faeh person in the club making
a garment is to finish it and mbdel
the garment at the style show at
the YMCA, Friday, March -3.
The next meeting will be in the
home of Mrs. Charles Dunn on
March 28.
Those attending this meeting!
were Mines. Charles Dunn, S. A.!
Sullivan, Tom Smith, Henry Hill,1
Kllis Hope, John Viek, Tom Fam-j
bruugh, Miss Maxine Griggs, and
one visitor, Mrs. H. R. Sullivan,
Mrs. Cunningham and the hostess.
Mrs. David Clem from Ranger
was a guest.
Miss Dianna Emmons was chair-
man of the arrangements, and Miss
Janis Knox was program chairman.
The tea table was centered with
a plastiee, spherical bird cage filled
with mixed spring flowers, und
holding a yellow canary. This ar-
rangement was flanked with silver
candelabra holding green tapers.
Other table appointments were
silver.
Hot apple cider and angel food
squares were served.
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SOCIAL
CALENDAR
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TUESDAY
The Rebekah Lodge, N'o. 07, will
meet at 7:30 p. m. at the IO0F
Hull.
WEDNESDAY
The 20th Century Club will
meet at the Woman's Forum at 4
o'clock. The yearbook lists the pro-
grain as being a Texas Day pro-
gram.
The Breckenridge Woman's Club
will have their regular monthly
luncheon and games day. Game
play will begin at 10 a. in. with
luncheon to be served at 12 noon.
The program is to be presented by
a Sextette from Abilene. Reserva-
tions may be made by calling Mrs.
Earl Trammel), phone 1020, or
Mrs. Jimmy Derrick, phone 1874,
by noon Tuesday.
THURSDAY
The Fine Arts Club will meet at
the Woman's Forum at 4 p. m. The
program is listed as being "Our
Own Artists." with Mrs. M. *1'.
Kiker as leader.
Brownie Troop 4
Elects Officers;
Presents Awards
Brownie Troop 4 met Monday at
the Girl Scout Little House.
Vice president, Wanda Richurd-
son presided over a short business
meeting in the absence of the pres-
ident, Donna Pmitt.
New officers were elected as fol-
lows: Carol Wulfjen, president;
Denise Wood, vice president; Mary
Ann Silver, secretary; Trudy Thom-
as, treasurer; Jan Hart, reporter.
Mrs. Ray Wood, leader, and Mrs.
Buel Whiteside, assistant leader,
were hostesses at a party.for the
troop, assisted by Mrs. C. W. Wulf-
jen.
Refreshments of hamburgers,
cokes, doughnuts and tootsie roll
pops were served.
The leaders presented each mem-
ber with burettes bearing the
Brownie insignia, since this troop
sold more Girl Scout cookies than
i another local troop. Four girls
were presented bracelets for hav-
ing sold (>0 or more boxes each.
These four were Deivise Wood,
Trudy Thomas, Charlotte Garrett
and Jan Hart. The entire troop sold
49 dozen boxes. They earned
$29.40 as their part of the cookie
sale.
The following members were
present: Lujean Caudle, Wanda
Richardson, Carol Wulfjtn, Joyce
! Coats, Judy Warren, Susan Willis,
I Linda Elliott, Sally Gordon, Sandra
| Funderburg, Trudy Thomas, Den-
I ise Wood, Mary Kay Kiker, Mary
Ann Silver, Kay Brannon, Carolyn
Whiteside, Charlotte Garrett and
Jan Hart.
OES, Chapter 6">9, will meet at
:30 p. m. in the Masonic Hull.
Chapeultapec, the floating gardens
of Xochimilco, bullfights, Cuerna-
vaca, Taxco and Acapulco.
A tea hour was held preceding
the program with Mrs. Truett Hol-
land and Mrs. Dan LaGrasta us
hostesses.
FRIDAY
The Breckenridge Gciden Club
will sponsor a rummage, bake and
plant sale both Friday and Satur-
day, March 23 and 24, in the Cran-
berry Grocery building.
SATURDAY
The Junior Forum will meet
Past Oracle Club
Meets Monday
The Past Oracle Club met in the
home of Mrs. Tom Lauderdale
Monday for a regular meeting with
Mary Kelly, president, presiding.
After a short business meeting,
the club was adjourned with prayer,
March 24 at the Woman's Forum.
Circle 2, CWP
Has Regular Meet
Circle 2 of the CWF, First Chris-
tian Church, met in the church par-
lor Monday at 3 p. m.
Mrs. R. I. McArron ope
meeting with pruypr, followed by
istion. rl i
Mrs. R. I. McArron opened the
meting with praypr, foil
the business «J*s>ioit. ri i ji t ,
The devotional, "Steering Heav-
enward" was brought byiMrs. Dick
WebD. Mrs. W. D. L%tl iayght the
lesson. f i
Refreshments of cake and coffee
were served to Mines. J. L. Machen,
Taylor, It. I. McArron, Dick Wetib
and the hostess, Mrs. Lau. '
PERSONALS
TS/3 Clarence Golden Elkins, son •
of C. D. Elkins of Graham and
Mrs. Roy Keel of Breckenridge,
was released from active duty with
the Air Force March 17, after
spending 16 months in Germany.
He was met by his wife and baby
daughter and his sister, Mrs.
Charles Cook and family, at Camp
Chaffee, Arkansas.
An honor graduate of the 1952
class at Breckenridge High School,
Elkins will live in Graham where
he will bt. associated with his fath-
er in the plumbing business.
after which a social hour was en-
joyed with 11 members present.
Refreshments of sandwiches,
salad, pie and coffee were served
to Mines. Mary Kelly, Blanche
Jones, Dolly Carey, Martha White,
Pearl Clay, Anna Huddleston, Ollie
Bowlin, Jessie Spencer, Nellie Tay-
lor. Efl'ie Kinchen, and the hostess.
The regular ffieeting of the
Circle 8 Square Dance Club will be
jield at the Woman's Club, begin-
ning at 9 p. m. on Saturday, M^rch
21, instead of the regularly sched-
uled date of March 31.
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Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 57, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 20, 1956, newspaper, March 20, 1956; Breckenridge, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth135270/m1/3/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Breckenridge Public Library.