The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1961 Page: 2 of 4
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-THE WORTHAM JOURNAL. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 2*. INI
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WMTHAM. TEXAS
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SCCICTY
Wortham Study Club Has Program On
Water Conservation in Eckhardt Home
The Wortham Study Club met
at Wednesday, October 18, in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William
9. Eckhardt with Mrs. George
D. Stubbs and Mrs. J. B. Robert*
son as co-hostesses.
Mrs. H. C. Boyd, president, pre-
sided, welcome the guests and
expressed her pleasure with hav-
ing so many visitors with us. She
Introduced Mrs. Van Hook
Stubbs, yearbook chairman, who
served as leader for the program.
The invocation was pronounc-
ed by Mrs. J. G. Longbotham,
Conservation Chairman.
Mrs. Stubbs stated that the
topic for the day was Conserva-
tion, which had been one of the
emphases of women’s clubs since
er, the engineering research into
the varying possibilities of the
waterway, the accomplishments
to date, and plans for the future.
Following Col. Miller’s re-
marks, the film, “The Last 400
Miles,” was shown by Mr. Jack
Saunders. The film depicted
what had been accomplished in
Alabama, showing the economic
and industrial growth as a re-
sult of the development of the
river-route system in that state.
It pointed out the vast possibili-
ties of agricultural, industrial,
and recreational development
along the Trinity River.
With the Trinity open to navi-
gation the last link in the vast
inland waterway system in the
'the organization of the Texas kJJnited States will be complete.
Federation of Women's Clubs,
with the emphasis changing with
the need and the times. Present-
ly we are concerned with water
and its varying phases. It is
appropriate that today we have
with us representatives of the
Trinity Improvement Association
with Col. H. S. Miller, vice-pres-
iitmt and general manager, and
Hr. Jack Saunders, publicity di-
rector, and Mr. Joe E. Butler,
president of the Trinity River
Authority of Texas.
Mr. Butler directed the dis-
for the day, and intro-
Mr Butler concluded the meet
ing wtih a summation of the pro-
gress to date, and an appeal
for the public to be informed and
give support to this project.
Refreshments were served
from an attractively decorated
tea table using fall colors as
the theme to guests from Fort
Worth, Corsicana, Fairfield,
Teague, Mexia, Groesbeck, and
interested local citizens.
The business session, with 23
members present, followed the
social hour, at which time Mrs.
____^ ____ N. D. Buchmeyer was elected
Col. Miller," who spoke J corresponding secretary, and Mre.
on the formation of the
plan for the Trinity Riv-
1E. G. Reynolds was elected to
membership in the club.
Presbyterian Ladies'
Auxiliary Meets
In Church Parlor
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Presbyterian Church met on Oc
tober 16 in the church parlor
with Mrs. Ted Weaver as hostess.
The president, Mrs. Glenn Ril-
ey, Sr., opened the meeting with
prayer and presided during the
business meeting.
Mrs. A. D. Morrow gave a re-
port on the overseas sewing as-
signment and states some was to
be completed by November 15
The nominating committee was
reminded again thqt officers
woud be elected at the next
meeting, November 6th. Mrs.
R. G. Poindexter is chairman of
this committee.
Mrs. Roy Miller led in prayer
for the Missionaries rfom the
Year Book of Prayer.
Mrs. Harry P. Bounds stated
Christmas card samples have ar-
rived and urged members to or-
der some at an early date.
Mmes. Bounds and Gussie
Weaver had charge of the pro-
gram on Opportunity Projects for
the Year 1961. Mrs. Bounds
served as narrator for a script
and Mrs. Weaver, projectionist,
showed colored slides of various
projects needed which are hoped
to be made possible by oppor-
tunity gifts, including: Christian
Education, Educational Counsel-
ing, and much needed library
Missions; a
project at Knoxville
College, Knoxville, Tenn.; Com-
mission on Ecunemical Mission
and Relations; Africa Advance;
a radio station which will help
carry the gospel to millions.
At the conclusion of the pro-
gram, the hostess served refresh-
ments to seven members and two
guests, Mrs. E. A. Seigismund
and Mrs. Fritz Chancellor.
books; National
building
PEG & DASA
FLOWER SHOP
SttXisfUlamiL
MEXIA. TEXAS
Phone OY 6-3812
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Wortham Representative
Through The
Methodist Church
MRS. W. A. LOVELESS
Phono RO 5-3*72
CARD OF THANKS
We want to thank those who
sent food and flowers; also Dr.
Buchmeyer. May God’s richest
blessings rest upon all that help-
ed during our husband and fath-
er’s illness.
The family of
P. O. Davidson.
Girls of Third Year
Homemaking Class
Entertain Teachers
The girls of the third year
homemaking class entertained
the high school teachers at a
beautifully arranged luncheon
Tuesday. The luncheon was a
demonstration of the various
ways of cooking meat.
The talbe was decorated with
a centerpiece of fall flowers and
fruits.
The girls who prepared and
served the luncheon under the
supervision of Mrs. Jolly were:
Evenda Nett:
(IllcluiR
LOCAL NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Meador and
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meador visited
in Streetman Sunday afternoon.
E. A. Strange, Jr., Willie Frost,
and Wendy Frost visited Bryan
Frost in the M. D. Anderson Hos-
pital in Houston Wednesday.
MAJESTIC HOTEL, MEXIA,
WELCOMES HOMECOMERS.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stone of
Snowfalke, Arizona, have been
visiting Mrs. Ida Stone.
Mrs. Laura Floyd and Mrs.
Mary Ann Mills of Tehuacana
visited Mrs. P. O. Davidson on
Sunday afternoon.
Nell Bounds of Dallas and Mrs.
Jane Squires of Midland spent
the week end. in the Hammett-
Lamb home and also visited wRh
Frank Bounds in Marlin.
Mrs. M. M. Frost is with her
son, Bryan Frost, who is very ill
in the M. D. Anderson Hospital
in Houston.
Gladys Sommers of Bella ire
spent the week end in Worthm.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hammett
of Dallas spent the week end in
the Hammett-Lamb home.
Tommy and Jack Sandlin vis-
ited their parents, Rev. and Mrs.
T. I. Sandlin, over the weekend.
THE FINEST ACCOMMODA-
TIONS ANYWHERE—THE MA-
JESTIC HOTEL, MEXIA.
Mrs. Babe Blanchard and Mrs.
Mrs. Mary Blanchard of Corsi-
cana and Murray Craig of
Streetman, Mrs. Lucille Jones
and daughter of Houston and
Vance Jones of Mexia visited in
the home of Mrs. Luella Craig
over the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Driver, Sneed
Driver and Mrs. Sue Dawson
spent last week end in Houston.
Frank Wilson of Harlingen i?
visiting Mrs. R. M. Wilson.
Mrs. Richard Frank of Pasa-
dena, Calif., recently visited her
sister, Mr. R. G. Poindexter. An-
other recent visitor was also Mrs.
Catherine Wilson of Dallas.
DR. W. DUKE PITTMAN
DR. WILLIAM D. PITTMAN
MEXIA. TEXAS
General Optometry * Contact Lenses
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Wortham
Consultation with-
out obligation.
ATTENTION
Hr. and Mrs. New or Used
Car Buyer
LET US FINANCE
YOUR NEXT CAR
•
We believe we can save you from
$50 to $125 on each deal.
E. A. STRANGE
Comploft Loan and Insuranco Sorvico
(For Over 25 Yearn)
ettlea^Janie Price, nmnths 1
mom, Mary Th^orT
Etas
Karla Simmo
Fay Davis, and Shirley Driver.
W. T. MEADOR HONORED
WITH BIRTHDAY DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore of
Ennis and son, Mark, were hosts
at a surprise birthday party for
their grandfather, W. T. Meador,
Saturday night. Guests enjoying
the dinner were Mr. and Mrs.
Neal Brown of Richland, Mr. and
W. W. LaRue and Mr. and Mrs.
Lynn Meador of Houston.
E. A. Strange attended the
game at TCU Saturday. He was
delighted with the results.
C. L. Keeling of Overton spent
the week end in Wortham.
IT HAPPENED
25 YEARS AGO
(From the Files of tho Wortham
Journal. Oct. 23, 1936)
Mrs. Ernest Strange entertain-
ed a large number of little guests
at her home home Friday after-
noon with a party honoring the
fourth birthday of-.her small
daughter, Margaret Elizabeth.
• • * j
Warren Wallis of Austin is in
Wortham this week Visiitng his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wallis.
Mrs. Tim Gamewell of Cor-
sicana visited in Wortham last
Friday and Saturday.
• • •
Mrs. Geo. Stubbs gave a book
review on “Gone With the. Wind”
at the city hall Monday evening.
It is the most talked-of book oif
the season.
0 0 0
Will Taz Ezell, who visited his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ezell,
in Mexia, has returned to his
home in Whittier, Calif.
0 0 0
Harry Hood was in Wortham
this week visiting his brother,
Tom Hood. Harry is a customs
officer, stationed at Laredo.
« • •
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Lloyd
of Walters, Okla., are visiting in
the home of W. S. Evans and
daughter, Miss Annie Dunn.
Mr. and Mrs. Wide Odom are
visiting their daughter and fam-
ily In Texas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ross and
Mr. and Mrs. John Somerall of
Tyler visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W.
Wilburn over the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Frost and
sons met Mrs. Frost’s grandfath-
er, J, H. Lanningham, in Dallas
one day this week. He flew from
Tulare, Calif., to spend several
months with Mr. and Mrs. W. M.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kumke of
Ennis spent Sunday iii the Chan-
cellor home. Mrs. Kumke remain-
ed for a few days.
Mrs. P. L. Puerifoy returned
from a visit with relatives and
friends in San Antonio last week
end.
Mrs. Floy Lamb and Mrs. Viol-
et Hammett were in Waco on
Thursday and also visisted with
Frank Bounds in Marlin.
MANY FROM ELSEWHERE
ATTEND DAVIDSON RITES
Out-of-town people attending
the P. O. Davidson funeral were:
Mr. and Mrs. Omar Lee of Bil-
oxi, Miss.; Mrs. Clymer Wright
and son of Rosenberg; Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Brooks and family of
Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Harve
Brooks of Groesbeck; Mr. and
Mrs. Noel Burress and Susie, Mr.
and Mrs. Patsy Willis, Mr. and
Mrs. John E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs.
John Lee, Mrs. Henry Powell,
Mrs. C. H. Fonuth, Mr. and Mrs.
Fain Carroll and Mr and Mrs.
Felix Freeman and children of
Also, Mrs. A. F. Herd and son
of Kilgore, Mrs. Verie L. Bur-
ress and Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Johns at Raymondville; Mr. and
Mrs. Jimmy Oldham, Mrs. Leta
Vaughn and J. B. Hooks of Waco;
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Thornton and
Mr. and Mrs. George Sexton of
Houstin; Mrs. Madlin Terry and
Derwood Burress of Pampa; Mr.
and Mrs. Oliver Lee and Mr. and
Mrs. John Hopkins of Coolidge;
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Duke, Mrs.
J. P. Floyd and Mrs. Jessie Miller
of Tehuacana.
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Tea Honors Wife
Of Congressman
Monday Afternoon
A tea of unusual beauty and
interest was given Monday aft-
ernoon honoring Mrs. Olin E.
Teague, wife of Congressman
Tegaue of the 6th Congressional
District. The scene of the affair
was in the spacious home of Mr.
and Mrs. William F. Eckhardt
with Mrs. Van Hook Stubbs as
co-hostess.
Alternating at the door, giv-
ing the guests a cordial welcome,
were Mrs. Van Hook Stubbs, Mrs.
F. P. Simmons, and Mrs. J. P.
Black. Mrs. Eckhardt presented
the honoree to the guests.
Autumn in all its beauty and
splendor was reflected in the dec-
orations throughout the reception
oms.
In charge of the guest register
were Mrs. Ted Weaver and Mrs.
T. B. Poindexter, Jr.
The tea table, bearing crystal
and silver appointments, was
centered with a silver and crys-
tal epergne filled and surround-
ed with fall flowers, fruits and
beautifully colored leaves. Bit-
tersweet candles glowed in silver
candle holders.
Mrs. John J. Stubbs and Mrs.
A. J. McKinney presided over
the silver coffee service. Punch
was served from the crystal bowl
by Mrs. E. A. Strange, Sr. and
Mrs. N. D. Buchmeyer.
Other members of the house
party were Mrs. H. P. Bounds,
Mrs. O. H. Howard, Mrs. B. J.
Reese and Sandra Sims and Tljpe
Lane.
A large number of guests call-
ed to meet and talk with Mrs.
Teague. They found her a most
gracious, friendly, unassuming,
down-to-earth woman, and were
both proud and happy to know
that they had one of her love-
liness representing them in
Washington.
Mrs. J. L. Walker (Olive Kir-
ven) of Ennis, who has been vis-
iting Mrs. Nina Walker in Street-
man, spent one day visiting in
the Chancellor home.
MAJESTIC HOTEL, MEXIA,
WELCOMES HOMECOMERS.
Mr$. Posey Honored
On Birthday Upon
Return from Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Posey re-
turned from Michigan where the
had a very nice visit. The scen-
ery was most beautiful.
They stopped in Dallas for the
week end with their children
and celebrated Mrs. Posey’s
birthday Sunday with a turkey
dinner at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. T. A. Mcllveen. Those who
enjoyed this happy occasion were
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Broyles of
Niles, Michigan; Mrs, Audrey
Brodheda of Gail, Texas; Judge
and Mrs. R. W. WillifoM of Fair-
field; Mrs. Dotf Blount and
daughter, Lisa, of Austin; Chuck
Broyles, Janie Sprunger, Gene
Brodhead, and Nanette Stokes of
TCU, and Mr. and Mrs. H. K.
Higgins of Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore
are staying a few days longer
in Michigan.
SON BORN TO SIDNEY
CALAMES IN BEAUMONT
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Calame
of Beaumont are the proud par-
ents of a new baby boy, bom
Oct. 28, weighing 9 lbs., 6 oz.
The Calames have one other
child, Danny, who is almost nine
years old. Danny is thrilled over
his little brother.
MAJESTIC HOTEL, MEXIA,
WELCOMES HOMECOMERS.
R.C.A.
APPLIANCES
AND
TV REPAIRS
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N«w Win Chlrf
W. H. Ezell, installer-repairman, from McGregor, has been
appointed wire chief. He fills the vacancy left by James N.
Wilson, who was transferred to Temple.
Mr. Ezell started to work for the telephone company at
Austin as a cable spioer’s helper in 1947. Approximately one
Gregor in 1956. ^
It was about this time that the telephone company started
a program to assist its employees who were interested in fur-
"Ddtion^an f^ucetl0n' “lis program became known, as the
The plan was designed to encourage employees to help both
themselves and the company by taking courses which are related
to their work and would improve their abilities.
Mr. Ezell is one of several hundred telephone employees who
have taken advantage of the program to increase their educa-
Lon while working full time. As the result of long hours of
study, self-sacrifice and much hard work, he is now a senior in
toe Baylor University night school. He is majoring in personnel
management.
How Children Loom to Use tho Phone
Have you ever noticed how long a child—especially, a little
one—will amine himself or nerself with a toy telephone. The
boys seem to enjoy dialing and hearing the bell ring. Little
girls go for long “make-believe” conversations with their “dress-
up” friends.
These training devices are available to all schools in Wor-
tham at no cost to the schools.
For elementary students we provide a training kit called
Telezonia. It is especially designed for use in the fourth and
firth grades. This kit features a 16-mm color motion picture,
“Adventures in Telezonia,” a 35-mm color filmstrip, twT tele-
phones, local directories, and instruction guides for teachers and
pupils.
and student material the program includes a Teletrainer. This
device provides an equipment box with a built-in amplifier and
loudspeaker, to which two phones are connected, and with which
the various telephone sounds can be simulated and practice
be made by the students.
business and
our
connections can be made by the students.
Day by day, using the telephone properly in
it and va
social situations becomes more important and valuable to
Caff Ay It. Itstwha mAm*
SOUTHWESTERN SILL TELEPHONE COMPANY
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