The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1955 Page: 2 of 4
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TWJ.OBTHAM JOURNAL. THURSDAY. MAY S. „S! Circ|e ,,, Methodjs(
Church, Meets May 2
In Crowson Home
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WORTHAM, TEXAS
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MRS. t". P. SIMMONS. Editor-Manager
•▼•rf Thursday at Wortham. Freestone County. Texas
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SCCIETy
Miss Marilyn Williams G. A.'s Have Meeting
To Wed Billy Van
Ussery on June 25
and Mrs. J. L. Williams of
have announced the en-
At Church on May 3
•■Cement and approaching mar-
riage of their" daughter,
L>'
Miss
Marilyn Williams, to Mr. Billy
Van Ussery, also of Alba.
The couple plan to be married
June 25 at the First Baptist
Church here.
The 4>ride-elect is a graduate
of Aiba High School and is
May graduate of Tyler Junior
College. Her fiance, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. Ussery of Alba, is
a graduate of Alba High School
and is employed at the present
time with the U. S. Postal de-
partment.
I
Paul V. Peurifoys
Announce Arrival
Of Gary Lee, May 2
The G. A.’s met in the church
with 13 members present. Bar-
bara Craig led in the opening
prayer. We said our G. A. Alle-
giance and watchword and then
3ar»h played one verse of "We’ve
a Story to Tell.”
Barbara Craig, Carolyn Davis,
''Jeraldkig Lynch, Shirley Driver,
Judy Oakds,' Sapah Moody, Char-
lene, Zuber, Jartiee Price, Linda
Mullins, Nell Crjlws and Annie
Fletes took part cVn the program.
Linda Mullins led \n the closing
prayer. /
There was 20; cents offering
Refreshments,Were served at the
close of the program.
Judy Oakes, Reporter
Circle III of the Woman’s So-
ciety of the Methodist Church met
Monday, May 2, in the home of
Mrs. J. T. Crowson, with Mes-
Circle II, Methodist
Church, Has Meeting
Circle No. II of the Methodist
Church met Monday, May 2, with
Mrs. George Lucas as hostess and
Mrs. L. N. Lansford as co-hostess.
“Be Doers of the Word,” was
Women's Auxiliary
Of Presbyterian
Church Has Meeting
dames R. H. Lee, Glenn MeCom- subject of the study given by
Local Club Women
Attend Convention
Held in Galveston
Mrs, W. F. Eckhardt and Mrs.
and Mrs. Paul V. Peurifoy, Van Hook Stubbs attended the
of Manhattan, Kan., announce the, convention of the Texas Feder-
a "rival of a son, Gary Lee. born | at ion of Women's Clubs in C.al-
May 2 and weighing six pounds, veston this week. Mrs. Eckhardt
and six ounces.' preside nt of the Third Distric*.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. appeared on a. panel discussion . . ,, , ... _ _ _
and Mrs. P. L. Peurifoy ‘of Wor-j program and Mrs, Stubbs, who isJ'-'irCle III, W. j. J.,
mon and Vera Hearne assisting
Mrs. Crowson as hostesses.
The theme, "Be ye doers of the
word,” was highlighted through-
out the impressive pledge serv-
ice. The opening hymn was "Liv-
ing for Jesus.”
Mrs. Crowson, leader of the
program, gave an inspirational
devotional, using as the scripture
a portion of the 28th chapter of
Matthew. She called special at-
tention to the worship center
which was a picture of Christ
with outstretched hands. “Give
of Your Best to the Master” was
sung by the group.
A panel consisting of Mrs. E
A. Peurifoy, Mrs. R. H. Lee, Mrs.
S. E. Tucker, Mrs. J. T. Crowson
and Mrs. Glenn MeCommon dis-
cussed the work of the Woman’s
Society.
As the hymn, ‘Take My .'Life,”
was sung and Mrs. Vera Hearne
passed the pledge cards. She then
read the purpose of the "Woman’s
Society and gave a talk on the
pledge. Mrs. Crowson offered the
dedication prayer.
A short business session was
conducted by the chairman, Mrs.
J P .Black. Flowers are to be
supplied bv our circle for the
church in May.
The time of meeting has been
changed to 3:00 p.m. The group
voted to meet in circle the next
time, June 6, with Mrs. Hollie
Jones and Mrs. D O Pace.
The following officers were
Mrs. A J. McKinney as leader.
Song, “Work for the Night is
Coming,” was sung. Mrs W. D.
Moody had charge of the devo-
tional. She admonished us to be
faithful in our work for God.
A panel discussion on "Be ye
doers of the word,” was given by
Mrs, A. J. McKinney, Mrs. J V.
Lee, Mrs. J W. Little and Mrs.
A. R. Tyner. Mrs. J. V. Lee talked
on the service the WSCS does for
young women who go to the city
to find work or go to school.
There are 30 homes, but not
enough.
Mrs. J W. Little spoke on the
medical work in 11 medical cen-
ters and many in the foreign
field.
Mrs. A. R. Tyner spoke on the
youth camp and social centers.
Mrs. McKinney told of how we
must work to spread the gospel
to all parts of the world. We need
to repair our buildings and build
new ones and open new places,
all of which takes more money
gifts.
Song, "Take My Life and Let
it Be," was sung Mrs McKinney
read a poem on "Giving:" also
“Above the Hills of Time.” Mrs.
George Lucas had charge of the
pledge service. Mrs. Lura Math-
ison had charge of the business
meeting There were 23 members
and two visitors present.
The hostesses served a lovely
salad plate.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the
Presbyterian Church met Monday
afternoon at the church with Mrs.
R. G. Poindexter as hostess.
Mrs. Lynn Adams, president,
presided during the business
meeting Mrs Alice Wright re-
ported the Overseas Sewing As-
signment had been sent and also
a contribution to Reynolds’ Pres-
byterian Heme.
Mrs. John Mackey, delegate to
Wrco Presbyterial, gave a report
of the meePng. The theme for the
program was “Christ is the Way"
with emphasis on the scripture,
“Lord, I Will Follow Thee.”
Mrs. J. T. Drumwright, leader
for the afternoon, presented Rev.
T. I Sandlin, who gave the Bible
lesson from the six'h chapter of
Hebrews. He stated that there
are words in the chapterr—faith,
hope, patiehce — which cannot
lightly be disregarded In this
chapter Jesus confirms God’s
steadfast anchor of hope.
Missionaries for the day were
remembered in prayer by Mrs.
Harry P. Bounds.
At the conclusion of the meet-
ing the hostess served refresh-
ments to 15 members and Rev.
Sandlin.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Walker of
Raymondville visited her father,
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Huckabee,
over the week end
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Mullins an
daughter, Linda, spent the wet
end with his parents in Winns
boro.
LURAS FLOWERS
FOR
MOTHER S DAY
Flowers are so expressive. Send a corsage, a table
arrangement, an arrangement fgr her room or a pot
plant. Fresh pot plants for Mother's Day can be seen
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Mr. and Mrs. W T Meador re-
turned to their home Monday aft-
er visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. T
M'-ador in Odessa.
Pitt Davidson has returned from
Houston where he visited his bro-
thor, Ed Davidson, who is in the
Anderson Clinic for treatment.
"Sll'tVT Corsicana Sub-District
co-chairman, Mrs, H Lee;|Of Youth Fellowship
treasurer. Mrs. Vera Hearne; sec f j Grnpc;hprk
retarv, Mrs. J T Crowson: pien-| lrl ^'OebDeCK
ist, Mrs. M W, Gorman; reporter,
Mrs, J. P Black.
Delirious refreshments
served to 17 members.
tham. Maternal grandparents, Mr
and Mrs. Ted Mason, reside in
Wichita, Kan.
ATTEND CONFERENCE
The following out of town vis-
itors attended the Quarterly Con-
ference at the Methodist Church
iast Sunday: Presiding Elder Rev.| son,
D. A. Chisholm of Corsicana, Mrs.j ton
Rebecca Daily
State Chairman of Mental Health
also appeared on the program,
Mrs. Stubbs is also General Chair-
man of Mental Health and a
member of the Advisory Board of
the Hogg Foundation of Mental
Health.
Mrs. Ed Satterwhite and her
W. F. Wooldridge of Hous-
. ------------, ...... ,,,,, visited relatives in Kosso
of Mexia. Mrs | Sunday and also visited Macon
Whatley of Teague, Mrs. Vera’ Gunter of Kosse, who is rccover-
Kelly and Mrs. Pete Carroll of ing from surgery in a Groesbeck
Streetman. 1 hospital.
Has Meetina April 25
In J. P. Black Home
Suits
cieaueo
Circle III of the Woman’s So-
ciety of the Methodist Church
met Monday, April 25, in the
home of Mrs. J. P. Black with
Mrs, Black and Mrs. M. S. Bounds
as hostess.
The group sang "Amazing
Grace” as the opening hymn, Mrs.
J. T. Crowson led the group in
prayer..
The lesson was from the Bible
question and answc book, con-
eluding the study of Genesis.
A short business session was
conducted bv the chairman. Mrs.
Burk.
The president, M: II. C. Bovd.
•■tressed the impor*--eo of all of-
ficers attending Offeers Tram
ini' Dav in Corsicana Mav 5 at
!> :>() a m.
Delicious refreshments were
setyed to 19 members and the
president, Mrs. II, C. Boyd.
The Corsicana Sub-District
Methodist Youth Fellowship met
Monday night in Groesbeck.
An impressive installation serv-
ice for new officers was held at
which time Alice Eckhardt was
installed as treasurer of the dis-
trict.
Games were played on the
church lawn and refreshment'
were served. The meeting wa<
closed with a fellowship period
and MYF benediction.
Those attending from Wortham
included Alice Eckhardt, Nancy
Stooksherry, Bill LeFevre, Bobby
Hammett, Mack Butler, Dean
Eckhardt, Mrs. Elgin McClellan,
Jr., counselor, and son, Mike,
Mr and Mrs W A Posev and
Mrs. Albert Mcllveen of Dallas
have returned home from a visit
with Mr. and Mrs W C Brovles
and family in Kansas City, Mo,
On their way home they visited
the Will Rogers Memorial. They
attended severed big league base-
ball games during their visit.
WHY SUFFER
FROM HEAT?
Lai ui install an air conditioner
In your horn* today. Many mod-
all naads—ara aval labia
all—for
her*. Saa our stock first.
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Be Ready for Those Hot Days Ahead.
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0
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TODAY
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Mrs. John Munroe
Presents Voice And
Music Pupils in Recital
Mr. and Mrs P, O Butler,
Paula and Kenneth, visited Mr.
and Mrs. J. J Hank in Crosby
and Mr. and Mrs. Ben G, Rice
and Mallie in Galena Park last
week end.
Mrs. Roy Downey has returned
to her home in Sugarland after
visiting Miss Jessmyr Hood and
other relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meador rif
Dallas spent Saturday with Mr.
and Mrs. H. C. Meador.
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Mrs. J11 h n Munroe pre
her music and voice pupil
lec. nt informal recital.
The Chnraliers sang a group of |
numbers Members of this group
include Alice Eckhardt. Page
Brown, Darlene Byers, Martha
Ann Looney, Marcia Pullen Gra
<k Sandlin. Anna Beth Stone and
Eloise Eckhardt.
Others appearing on the pro-
gram included Glenda Lee, Page
Brown of Richland, Patricia
Jones, Jo Nell Patterson, Patricia
Bounds and Gloria Fletes:
At the conclusion of the pro-
gram delicious punch was served
by Mrs Munroe.
Out of town guests were Mrs
Neil Brown, Jr.. Mrs, Neil Brown.
Sr.. Mrs. Swink and Mrs. Hill
from Richland.
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Simmons, Mildred. The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1955, newspaper, May 5, 1955; Wortham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1060333/m1/2/?q=waco+tornado: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.