The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 28, 1963 Page: 2 of 4
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g THE WORTHAM JOUKNAL. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 2», 1—3
Hortljam Journal
I ai At Wortham Pool Offica aa aaooad dan mail matter.
MRS. DOLORES FARQUHAR. Editor-Publisher
id nwmrj Thursday ai Wortham, Frsastona County. Texas
SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $2.00 par Year anywhere.
SOCIETY
Wortham Study Club Sees Slides Of
Washington at Americanism Program
“Give me your tired, your
poor, your huddled masses,
yearning to breathe free . .
From the Statue of Liberty.
Americanism—the Symbol of
Growth, was the theme of the
Americanism Day Program of
the Wortham Study Club when
it met on Wednesday, November
20, in the home of Mrs. H. P.
Bounds.
Tire invocation was given by
Mrs. T. B. Poindexter, Jr. Mrs.
C. D. Reynolds, program director,
introduced Scouts Hugh Poin
dexter, Mike McLelland, and
Randy Goolsby, representatives
of Wortham Boy Scout Troop
194. This troop received every
first place award that could be
earned at the recent annual Dis-
trict Camporee of the Trinisota
District, Heart of Texas Council,
held at Fort Parker. Hugh Poin
dexter led the Pledge of Alleg-
iance to the Flag and Mike Mc-
Lelland was Flag Bearer. The
boys, led by Randy Goolsby, re-
peated the Scout Oath.
Mrs. Reynolds presented the
speaker, Mrs. H. P. Bounds.
“Washington, Our Nation’s Cap-
ital,*' was the subject of a highly
interesting and informative lec-
ture by Mrs. Bounds. She was
assisted by her husband in show-
ing slides of their trip to Wash-
ington.
Mrs. Bounds began with a
brief history of the capital. Wash-
ington, D. C., was created by an
act of Congress on July 16, 1790,
from land donated by Virginia
and Maryland. It became the
seat of our government in 1800.
The first slide shown was of
the Capitol Building, one of the
most imposing edifices of the
rid. A statue was placed atop
nitol on December 2, 1863,
nzffirnie Bailie foundation
our government—freedom.
President Washington laid the
cornerstone in 1793 and seven
yean later congress met in the
building for the first time. Views
at various rooms of the Capitol
were shown, these included the
House and Senate Chambers,
Statuary Hall, the Rotunda and
the President’s Room. Through-
out the years the Capitol has
been an inspiring sight to thous-
ands of Americans as well as to
people of less fortunate lands.
The City of Washington, D. C.
is a beautiful and clean city, parks
are shaded by magnificent trees.
Most of the architecture conforms
to the classic Greek and Roman.
The buildings are seldom over
four or five stories high. With
few exceptions most of the great
landmarks are only a short dis-
tanc apart.
Mrs. Bounds gave a brief de-
scription and history of many of
the buildings and landmarks.
These included the Supreme
Court Building, the Library of
Congress, the National Archives
Building, the Smithsonian Insti-
tution, the National History
Building, the Washington Monu-
ment, the Lincoln Memorial, the
Jefferson Memorial, the Wash-
ington Cathedral, the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Con-
ception, and the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in Arlington
Cemetery.
The U. S. Marine Corps War
Memorial across the Arlington
Memorial Bridge over the Po-
tomac River in Arlington is the
largest sculpture ever cast in
bronze. It depicts one of the
most dramatic events of World
War II, the raising of the Stars
and Stripes on Mt. Suribachi,
Iwo Jima. The Pentagon, home
of the Defense Department, is
the largest and most widely talk-
ed about office building in the
world.
Mrs Bounds said: “A visit to
Washington, D. C. is something
to cherish and one I feel I shall
never forget. After visiting our
nation’s capital, I appreciate
more than ever the privilege of
being an American citizen, and
I realize more than ever before
the great heritage of freedom that
has chartered the United States
of America since July 14, 1776.”
Mrs. N. D. Buchmeyer sang a
beautiful solo, “God Bless
America,” accompanied by Mrs.
W. D. Moody.
Mrs. Glenn McCommon, pres-
ident, presided during the bus-
iness session. Mrs. H. C. Boyd,
chairman of the Mexia State
School Committee, gave a report
on a Halloween party which
the club gave the Ward 2 girls.
Mrs. B. J. Reese read a note of
thanks from Mr*. Kathleen Henry
Harris, recent speaker of the
club. Mrs. Boyd, delegate to the
State Convention last year, re-
ported on the convention which
was held in Dallas.
The attractive Bounds home
was beautifully decorated with
arrangements of lovely bronze-
red leaves and grapes. The tea
table arrangement was flanked
by bronze-red candles in silver
candlesticks. Mrs. McCommon
presided at the silver service.
Others assisting in the dining
room were Mrs. E. A. Strange,
Mrs. F. P. Simmons, Mrs. T. B.
Poindexter and Mrs. T. I. Sand-
din.
Mrs. R. H. Lee
Hostess to Circle 3
Of W. S. C. S
Circle 3, Woman’s Society of
Christian Service, met Monday,
November 18, in the home of
Mrs. R. H. Lee.
The Circle chairman, Mrs. R. H.
Lee, opened the meeting and
presided during the business ses-
sion. “Where He Leads Me” was
the opening song. Mrs. J. P.
Black led the Circle in prayer.
Mrs. J. C. LeFevre was the
leader of the Spiritual Life pro-
gram. “Help Somebody Today"
was the song in keeping with
the subject, The Good Samari-
tan. The leader chose the 10th
chapter of Luke, verses 29
through 37, for the scripture les-
son, the story of the Good Sam-
aritan. As she read the lesson,
she discussed the meaning of
this example that Jesus gave us
of a good neighbor and applied
its meaning to our lives today.
Mrs. Black dismissed the Circle
with prayer.
During the social hour the
hostess served refreshments to
19 members and one visitor, Mn.
Jim Bounds.
Mmes. Murphy And
Steadman Hostesses
To Methodist Circle
Circle No. 2 of the Methodist
Church met with Mrs. Altha
Murphy and Mrs. John Stead-
man as hostesses. Sirs. Ralph
Butler had charge of the pro-
gram. A song. “Come Thou
Fount,” was sung. Mrs. Butler
led in prayer. She read a paper
on Love and Praise and a poem
by Charles Wesley, and an article
on Jesus Is Lord. Mrs. Glen
McCommon led in prayer.
Mrs. B. F. Bounds presided
over the business meeting. Mrs.
McCommon reported two dozen
cookies were made; Mrs. Frost
reported a pie cooked Anyone
wishing home baked pies and
cakes, call Mrs. B. F. Bounds.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. Mrs. Glen
McCommon will have the next
meeting in Mrs. Frost’s place.
Little Lauren Dee Murphy and
Mrs. Gene Mackey were visitors
The hostess served a delicious
salad plate.
Mrs. Chester 1 Kilpatrick
of San Antonk wa8 named
Texas’ outstanjing garden
club woman of the year for
1963 on Tuesdaj October 15,
at the State Flir 0f Texas
Jh Dallas. The Smual award,
highlight of Garden Club
Day activities at the Fair,
was presented to Mrs. Kil-
patrick by Janes H. Stew-
art. executive sjce president
and general m'nager of the
State Fair of T-eJ£a.
LOCAL NEWS
i
H. E. Meador of» Dallas visited
his aunt, Mrs. KaLe Allen, last
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. G.
of Overton visited
T. G. Keeling last
B. Barrington
Mr. and Mrs
week end
Mrs. Pear lie W frj Miami,
Florida, spent the
her sister, (Mr ar|
Michael.
veek end with
]d Mrs. O. E.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene L. Wofford,
Gena, Ricky and Perri Ann of
Texas City are visiting her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Odom
during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs. A. W. Whitlock and sons,
Clay and Glenn, of Houston,, vis-
ited in Wortham last week and
attended homecoming.
DR. W. DUKE PITTMAN
DR. WILLIAM D. PITTMAN
MEXIA. TEXAS
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THANKSGIVING DAY
E. A. STRANGE
Complete Loon and Insuraneo Service
(For Orsr 30 Years)
: —
REMINDER OF 75TH
ANNIVERSARY PROGRRSt
OF WORTHAM O E. S.
The Wortham Chapter of the
O. E. S. wishes to remind every-
one of the 75th anniversary pro-
gram to be held in the Masonic
Hall De^.tf^t 7
open to
the program, refreshments wl
be served at the Grill.
Mrs. T. P. Mooi<e 0f 'Waller is
visiting her son and daughter-
in-law, Mr. and Mr, j D Moore.
D. Oojbum of Buffalo visited
Mr. and Mrs. OrVjj Michael or.
Tuesday.
Mrs. Gabe Allen
home from Memor
Corsicana where
major surgery on
te
has returned
1 Hospital in
underwent
ov. 7.
visited Mr.^ andfMrs. Dwight
Thursday and
Lauren Dee
Murphy in Kilgon
Friday of last w _
was returning honig
days visit in Wort iam
ors-i
«'e<V
Orval and Iva
her brother, Lee St
in Buffalo one
■ lichael visited
aw and family
last week.
visiting
ActtrttttHi
— J.E. PEAYY.KA,
AUSTIN.—You may catch cold
or have the flu but chances are
practically nil that you’ll contact
Chagas’ disease.
Colds and flu are common dis-
eases of man, but what about
Chagas’ disease? Understandably,
this disease is little known in
the United States since only two
human cases are known to have
occurred here.
This is in direct contrast to the
situation in Brazil and certain
other areas of central and south
America where millions of people
each year suffer death or debil-
itation as a direct result of infec-
tion.
Chagas’ disease is caused by a
tiny protozoan parasite called a
trypanosome. These organisms
are found in the gut contents of
certain species of blood-sucking
bugs.
Human infection results from
rubbing infective fecal material
into the skin at or near the site
of the bite. Disease does not re-
sult from the bite alone. Some
sypersensitive individuals may
have an allergic reaction from the
bite alone.
Insects that transmit the dis-
ease to man ere known by such
common names as kissing bugs,
conenose bugs and Mexican bed-
bugs. Scientifically speaking,
they belong to the insect order
Hemiptera, family Reduviidae.
The "kissing bug” nickname
stems from the fact that these
insects feed almost exclusively
at night, biting sleeping persons
about the face.
All species occurring in the
United States are members of the
insect genus Triatoma. Six spe-
cies of Triatoma are known to
be present in Texas. These spe-
cies of kissing bugs are not the
same as those transmitting Cha-
gas’ disease in central and south
America. Apparently they are
much less capable of transmitting
disease to man.
Triatoma bugs feed almost ex-
clusively on the blood of warm
blooded mammals and birds. Dur-
ing the day they remain hidden
in cracks and crevices in such
places as bedrooms, chicken
houses and hone barns.
Good premtae sanitation about
the home an£ outbuildings helps
control these; insectl by eliminat-
ing their breeding Liaces.
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WALKER
FURNITURE
W|UBbt AppUnces
woktham, Texas
Willing Workers
Circle Meets Wtih
Mrs. W. M. LeFevre
The Walling Workers Circle
met in the home of Mrs. W. M.
LeFevre on Thursday morning,
Nov. 14.
In the absence of the chair-
man and co-chairman, Mrs. Le-
Fevre read the minutes of the
last meeting and turned the pro-
gram over to Mrs. D. F. LeFevre,
program leader for the day. Mrs.
LeFevre began a study on Mis-
sions, Church and Missionary, in
four Asian countries.
The five members present en-
joyed coffee and doughnuts.
The next meeting will be held
in the home of Mrs. Gayle Weav-
er the week following Thanks-
giving.
Keelings Entertain
M. Y. F. with Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Keeling
entertained the Methodist Youth
Fellowship for their nieces, Mar-
sha Smith and Mona Farquhar,
with a dinner at their home on
Sunday, November 24, at 5 p.m.
Mrs. R. D. Willard and Mrs. Do-
lores Farquhar were co-hostesses.
Among the 33 guests who en-
joyed the Keelings’ hospitality
were Rev. and Mrs. Verne
Fuqua, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Le-
Fevre, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Strange, Jr . Mrs O. D. Williams
and R. D. Willard.
Hospital Notes
Admittance!:
Mrs. Carl Frost. Richland
Mrs. Will Mathison.
Eugene Richardson.
Andrew Mosley, Mexia.
Mrs. T. E. Ballow, Fairfield.
Mrs. Sparks Jenkins, Mexia.
Mrs. Bessie Frost.
Canvin Moore, Mexia.
Mrs. J. W. Richards, Richland.
J. W. Richards, Richland.
Mrs. Jesse Miller.
Diiminali:
Roy Miller, Ila Chapman, Me-
lissa Ingram, Loretta Bird, Mrs.
S. A. Burleson, Mrs. Ida Stone,
Margaret Libhart, Joyce Saw-
yers.
CARD OF THANKS
I am thankful beyond measure
for all my good friends and rel-
atives who helped me so much
during my recent sadness. May
I offer my humble thanks for
your comfort and love during my
sudden tragic sorrow.
Velma Jackson.
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to thank every-
one for their cards, visits, flow-
ers and food. I especially appre-
ciate Rev. Fuaua’s visits and
prayers. May God bless each of
you.
Mrs. J. W. Brooks.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Owens are
visiting their granddaughter and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Spen-
cer and son in Lexington.
Darden-Whiteworth
Engagement Told
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Dowden,
2830 Larry Dr., Dallas, announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Patricia Darlene, to Robert
Edward Lee Whitworth, III, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L.
Whitworth, II, of Dumas.
Miss Dowden, graduate of Bry-
an Adams High School, Dallas,
attended Texas Western College
in El Paso. She was a member
of the Gold Diggers in the
March Cavalcade of TWO and
member of the Rodeo Club. Miss
Dowden is also an ex-student of
Patricia Stevens Modeling Col-
lege and has done part-time
modeling. At present she is em-
ployed by Combined American
Insurance Company of Dallas.
Her fiance, former student of
Texas Western College and
pledged of Phi Kappa Tau Fra-
ternity, is now a student at West
Texas State University in Can-
yon. January 18th is the date
chosen for the wedding at the
Casa View Methodist Church in
Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks of
Wortham are the maternal grand-
parents and Mr. and Mrs. E.
Dowden of San Marcos are the
paternal grandparents of Miss
Dowden. .'*•«»
rm ■ .....-Ill
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Oakes
of Waco were visitors in Wor-
tham during homecoming. Mr.
Oakes is superintendent of the
Connally Independent School
District, and is a former super-
intendent of the Wortham schools.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wilson vis-
ited in Georgetown last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Darwood
of Quanah visited relatives here
last week end.
Circle 1,W. S C.S, ,
Meets November 18
With Mrs. Reese
Circle 1 of the Woman’s So-
ciety of Christian Service met
Monday, November 18, in the
home of Mrs. B. J. Reese with
nine members present. Mrs Vio-
let Hammett, Mrs. H. P. Boyd,
Mrs. Felix Bays, Mrs. J. C. Le-
Fevre and Mrs. E. A. Strange,
president of the society, were vis-
itors
Mrs. Reese, chairman, oalled
the meeting to order. Eight visits
to shut-ins during the past month
were reported by circle members.
Mrs. O D. Williams reported that
the Circle is giving aid to a for-
eign child. Mrs. Williams also
reported that the Circle has note
stationery to sell for $1.00 a box.
Mrs. Reese presented Mrs. T. G.
Keeling, program chairman. The
program was opened with pray-
er by Mrs. W. F. Eckhardt. Mrs.
Keeling read the song, ‘Tve a
Story to Tell,” and scriptures
from Hebrews 10:22-25 and Mat-
thew 5:13-16. Mrs. Keeling in-
troduced Mrs. J. C. LeFevre who
gave an inspiring and informa-
tive program on “The Woman’s
Society of Christion Service in
Asia.” Mrs. LeFevre stressed the
difficulties under which the So-
ciety works in Asia. The meet-
ing was closed with the Lord’s
Prayer.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess, assisted
by Mrs. Dolores Farquhar and
Mrs. W. F. Eckhardt.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Keeling,
Scott and Stacy and Mr. and Mrs.
Rudolph Fleming at Richland
visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burney
in Arlington Sunday. They at-
tended the Shrine Circus at Fort
Worth.
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We're preying, too, during this 1963 Thanksgiving,
for our friends everywhere.
We are always thankful for all the good things
which come our way,
but we will pause a little longer this week to remember our blessings.
Won't you join us?
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Farquhar, Dolores. The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 28, 1963, newspaper, November 28, 1963; Wortham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1111594/m1/2/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.