The Teague Chronicle (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1939 Page: 3 of 8
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[missionary society
The Woman’s Missionary So-
ty met in the social room of
Methodist Church Monday,
| Nov. 13, at 3 o'clock p.m. in their
Ijfgplar business and social meet-
ling ' .
| The subject of the lesson was
I'The Enlarging Horizons of the
otestant Church” and was very
I instructive and inspirational. The
Ifoll' wing officers were elected for
I the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. George Spencer;
Vice President, Mrs. C. W. Dick-
r,s; Treasurer Con., Mrs. Comp-
on White; Treasurer Local, Mrs.
| h. H. Radcliffe; Corresponding
ry., Mrs. T. Clark; Supt. Study,
Urs. W. L. Watson; Recording
cy., Mrs. E. E. York; Supt.
If. R. S., Mrsr P. T. Wethei'holt;
[Supt. Local Work, Mrs. W. M.
Lindsey; Supt. Supplies, Mrs.
Guggplz; Supt. World Out-
ok, Mrs. T. F. Hamilton; Supt.
Ihildren, Mrs. Dan Holladay;
upt. Baby Specials, Mrs. Z. H.
nderson.
tfter the business was dispens-
with the program was turned
over to the hostess, Mi's. George
[Spertcer. Delightful refreshments
f were served to about twenty
members. . ..
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HIGH SCHOOL P.-T. A.
TO MEET TUESDAY 21
Prior to the regular meeting of
tjie High- School Parent-Teachers
Association on next Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. 21, the executive
[ meeting will be held on Friday,
Nov. 17. This meeting is made up
I of all officers and committees of
the association and will be held in
the Home Economics Cottage at
3:45 p.m.
Those who regularly attend the
executive meeting are urged to
remember the session on Friday.
The regular meeting will be
l held at the Cottage on Tuesday
afternoon at 8:45. The topic of
J study for the afternoon will be
“Physical Health”. “A Study of
Dietetics—Recreation”. Those in
charge of the program will be
Mrs. Renfro Speed, Mrs. H. ,B.
t Thomas, Mrs. Lex Smith, Mrs. L.
| J. Streeter, and Miss Alice Rulh
Lee.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL
. The Junior Adult Sunday School
class of the Eighth Avenue Bap-
tist church met for their monthly
social end business meeting in the
home of Clifford Beaver Thurs-
day, Nov. 9.
There were 12 members and
eight visitors present.
After the business meeting
several interesting games were
played and refreshments were
served. The course consisted of
chicken Balad, saltines, cookies
and hot chocolate.
The class is glad to report that
a growing interest is being shown
by the members. Its desire is to
grbw in grace and In the knowl-
edge of the blessed word of God,
that it might better serve and
glorify the Heavenly leather.
We extend a hearty welcome to
all the young married people to
attend'the class meetings and so-
cials. AThe next social will be in
the home of_J|r. and Mrs. Harold
C 08 son. Sunday school, meets
every Sunday at 10:00 o’clock a.
m. You are cordially invited to
attend. «_
Reporter.
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RS. FOLSOM HOSTESS
TO THURSDAY CLUB
, The Thursday Bridge Club met
I in the home of Mrs. Frank Fol-
som on the afternoon of Novem-
ber 9 for its regular weekly
1 meeting.
T*he reception rooms were deco-
rated with seasonal roses and
rysanthemums which added
^ their beauty to the already
charming rooms.
Mrs. P. T. Wetherholt held high
score at the conclusion of the
games and Mrs. V. 1* Hippie and
Mrs. H. H. Covington held high
and low cut respectively.
A two course refreshment menu
was served: a salad course and a
dessert course, lemon chiffon pie
and coffee comprised the latter.
Guests for the afternoon in ad-
dition to the regular club mem-
bers were Mrs. G. H. Wright and
Mrs. E. E. York.
MRS. WILKERSON IS HOSTESS
TO JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB
On Tuesday afternoon the
Junior Woman’s Club met in the
home of Mrs. J. E. Wilkerson,
with Mrs. John Duggan as co-
hostess.
The home was decorated wjth
beautiful bouquets of chrysan-
themums placed at places of vant-
age about the reception suite.
Mrs. J. B. Hearne, Jr., club
president, presided over the busi-
ness meeting. .-.v
Miss Mildred Demoney, pro-
gram chairman for the afternoon,
presented Mrs. J. M, Johnson who
was in charge of the roll call,
“Rural Texas”.
Mrs. Bob Ham gave “The Ef-
fects of the Civil War On Texaa”.
“The Development of the Rio
Grande Valley” was given by Mrs.
T. R. Cannon.
At the close of the program a
delicious refreshment plate was
served to twenty eight members
and three guests. -
The next meeting will be in
the home of Miss Louise Forke
on November 28.
'COVERED DISH SUPPER
AND POUNDING AT
j METHODIST CHURCH
On Wednesday evening, Nov.
Io, the regular prayer meeting
reiiing,—a covered dish supper;
waa held at the social room of
the Methodist Church.
TTie ladies of the Missionary
Society were in charge and made
the arrangements for the delicious
meal.
Mrs. G4*6rge Spencer, president
of the Missionary Society was in
charge of the evening’s entertain-
ment, and called on R. W. Jones,
Chairman of the Board, for a
talk, welcoming Rev. and Mrs-
Jordan back for another ysar.
Then Rev." Jordan responded to
Mr. Jones talk and gave some oi
the interesting details of the in-
ner workings of the conference.
After the supper was concluded
the church members g*Ve the
pastor and his family an old
fashioned “Methodist pounding” as
a true expression of the pleasure
of having the family here for
another year.
Out of town guests for the
evening were Mr. . and Mrs.
Thomas B. Whiteman, parents of
Mrs. M. S. Jordan, o? Dallas.
SMITH—DEAN T
The marriage of Miss Vera
Dean and Fenton Smith was
solmenised in Madison ville, 1 oit
Scturday evening, Nov. 4, with
Rev. Frank E. Luker reading the
ceremony.
Mrs. Smith is the daughter qf
Mrs. Antiie Dean of Marlin, and
has been employed in Teague for
the past two years and four
months.
Mr. Smith, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. F. R. Smith, is at the pres-
ent working with his father in the
Teague Warehouse Co.
Both the bride and fhe groom
are popular in the younger set
in Teague and have many frienffs
who wish them the best of luck.
The couple was accompanied to
Madisonville by Douglas Baggett
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U. N. A. CLASS SOCIAL
HELD IN FAIRLY HOME
The U. N. A. Class of the First
Presbyterian Church met in the
home of Mrs. J. H. Fairly on
Friday, Nov. lCV-for its monthly
social and business meeting with
Mrs. Fairly and Mrs. J. E. Jones
as co-hostesses.
The reception suite <was deco-
rated with pink rose buds.
Mrs. Earle McSpadden, acting
as president of the class, presided
over the business meeting. New
officers were elected as follows:
president, Mrs. J. F. Baker; vice
pres., Mrs. J. H. Fairly; sec>
treas., Mrs. Earle McSpadden; re-
porter, Mrs. J. C. McSpadden.
The meeting was then turned
over to the entertainment com-
mittee. Chinese Checkers and “84”
were played. Refreshments of
cake and coffee were served to
eleven members and guest.’’
MRS. BEASLEY HONORED
WITH SHOWER TUESDAY
On Tuesday Nov, 7, Mrs. Marie
Carpenter assisted by twelve,
other ladiee, graciously entertain-
ed at her home with a miscel-
laneous shower, honoring Mrs. J.
J. Beasley.
As the guests arrived they -were
served coffee and cookies by Mrs.
Fred Etheridge and Mrs. .
Bulla.
the donors it
amiable way.
listing Mrs. Carpenter were:
Townsend Clark Sr., Joe
Henry Harris, Jim Watson,
Etheredge, O. K. Seeley,
Owens, Will Owens, Allen
D. R. Jackson, Sam Seay
MEXIA COMMUNITY-WIDE
MONTHLY SINGING
The public is invited to “come,
bring your books and family” to
the Community-Wide Monthly
Singing at the city auditorium in
Mexia Thursday, Nov. 23. The
event is sponsored by the City of
Mexia, and the Rotary Club and
Lions Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Long and
Miss Lavilla Nicholas accompani-
ed Mrs. J. O. Nicholas to Arling-
ton Monday where she will spend
several days in the Rome of Mrs.
J. O. Hardy.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Behan of
Colverport, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs.
L. W. Parsley of Rockport, Ind.,
spent last week in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Bonner.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Maihord
and Ralph Bond of Fairoaks, left
Tuesday for a visit and hunting
trip in the valley where they wifi
visit in Donna, Mission, and other
places.
Girl Gets Homesick
10 Blocks From Mom
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“Mlrfl. GLAZENER PASSES
Mrs. Monta (Glazener passed
away in Dallas Tuesday after a
long illness. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday afternoon in
Fairfield where interment was
made. «- . f -
Survivors are her husband and
eleven ysar old daughter, Virginia
Ruth. The family had long lived
in Dallas where Mr. Glazener is
a teacher in the Woodrow Wilson
School.
H#fc. r m
The Star Maker,’ with Bing Crosby, Louise Campbell
Linda Ware, Ned Sparks; showing Sunday and Mon-
day at your Star Theatre.
LOAN CLOSET SEEKS ------
GARMENTS THIS WEEK
Everybody Who has anything
for the limn Closet for the needy
is requested to send them to Mrs.
Z. H. Anderson, city chairman, at
the home of Mrs. Tom S. Peyton,
or telephone 463W. v-
An effort is being made to
get all -garments in as early as
possible, as they are being needed
badly.
MUSICAL COMEDY STAGED
BY DONIE P.-T. A. THURSDAY
The Donie Parent-Teacher’s As-
sociation is sponsoring the play
“Black Eyed Susan”, a musical
comedy, tonight, Thursday, Nov.
16.
The play features a cast of 51,
with beautiful chorus girls and
colorful costumes. The first act
starts promptly at 8 o’clock.
Remember the hour, 8 p.m.
Let’s all come out to see. this
three act play at the High School
Auditorium.
FAIRFIELD STUDY ‘CLUB
OPENS NEW CLUBHOUSE
Thursday "ftftemoon, Nov. 9,
marked the opening of the new
clubhouse of the Fairfield Study
Club In that city. The new edifice
in constructed of natural rock and
is a truly beautiful building.
The afternoon was set aside for
open house and several ladies
from Teague attended the tea.
Mrs. W. L. Watson was in the
receiving line. Others who attend-
ed are Mines. P. C. Hudnall, H.
W. Bennett, J. C. McSpadden, M.
W. Kitchener, Homer Tirey, Jr.,
C. A. Dunn, R." W. Jones, J. E.
Stringer, Fred Campbell, Ed
Manahan, J. F. Baker, and Tom
Peyton.
The fellow who has always rid-
deh the fence is fattening two
turkeys this year.
The fellow who isn’t too proud
to ask for dried apples and salt
pork is a real man.
Now that the war -in Spain. is
past, who was it we hoped would
win? ‘ >
Man may be likened to an auto-
mobile, there is only so much
mileage in him, at whatever uge-
he uses it up.
Miss Lucille Carpenter of Aus-
tin spent last week-end with her
mother, Mrs. Marie B. Carpenter.
Dr. J. D. Davidson went to
Houston Saturday where he met
Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Davidson at
Harlingen and attended the Rice-
Arkansas gome. While in Houstop
Dr. Davidson visited Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Fugleman and Mia*
Floy Davidson.
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Wanted: Quilting, plain and
fanty. Mrs. A. Adkins and Mrs.
H. 0. Annin. *
R. E. Sartor of Center is re-
covering from a recently under-
gone appendectomy at the David-
son Sanitarium.
Miss Jim Peace of Austin spent
last week-end in Teague.
Mrs. Sid Ham returned Sunday
from a week’s visit in Houston.
Mothers Help Girls
When girls are weak, run-down,
nervous, subject to periodic pains,
many a mother knows those may be
only symptoms of functional dys-
menprrhea. due to malnutrition
which many find are relieved by
CARDUI. It helps build physical
resistance through improved appe-
tite and digestion. Also reported
by many is that CARDUI, taken
Just before and during “the time,”
helps to ease the pain.
Cookies, Dozen 10
Cinnamon Fruit Rolls,
2 for
kh-esh Dough nuts,
.ȣ Dozen ............
Large Jelly Rolls,
Dozen..............
' 20c
•10c
u'fl
BREAD
Fresh Hot Rolls Daily,
Dozen.. .............r... 8c
MARTIN’S BAKERY
Phone 67
BUY NOW BEFORE THE PRICE RISE!!
Take Advantage off these Bargains and at
the same time help some School to Win
Cash Awards ... We are Paying 2
Sales to all Entries in the Contest.
Cent
MEN’S DRESS OXFORDS
Many styles to choose from,
both black and brown leath-
ers, per pair —
$1.98
WOMEN’S SHOES
Up to $4.98 values in this
group of Ladies’ Shoes. This
is a rare value at, the pair—
$1.00
WASH DRESSES
Up to $1.98 values in this
group of Wash Dresses ... a
real buy at —
98c
YARD WIDE OUTING
This Outing is of good Weight,
both light and dark patterns,
only, the yard —
10c
FUR TRIMMED COATS
One group of these fine Ladies’ '
Coats thit formerly sold up
to $16.98, now —
j $9. 98
“PHOENIX’* SILK HOSE
Regular $1.00 and $1.35 values,
large selection of the wanted
shades, now only, per pair—
69c
SALE
*
Standing of Schools and Organiza-
tions up to Wednesday Morning:
MEN’S ‘ARROW’ SHIRTS
Regular $2.00 “Arrow Brand”
Dress Shirts, all sizes, newest
patterns, now only—
$1.65
Tda|rue Band ................
Teague Football Team
n?.....
238,710
142,160
Dew P.-T. A................................ 47,960
Round Prairie Church ................................................. 47,890
Donie School ......................................_........................ 43,820
Freestone School ............... 43,050
Kirven P.-T. A............................ 38,720
Mt Zion School .........................................._............. 35,420
Jewett School .......................______________________________ 24,660
Fairoaks P. T. A......................................................... 24v$90
Turlington School ....... 20,980
Methodist M. SI (Fairfield)..................................... 169,900
History Club (Fairfield )...„.....................................; 104,311
Presbyterian Aid (Fairfield)..................................... 80,220
COLORED ORGANIZATIONS
Dogan High School 86,160 Sand Hill ............
MEN’S RUBBER BOOTS
High top, up to $8.50 values,,
during this Anniversary event,
only, the. pair —
$1.98
MEN’S DRESS PANTS
One large group of these all-
wool Dress Pants, values up
to $5.95, 'now —
$3.88
Booker T. Washington
School ........... 78,080
Shilo ...........46,650
Post Oak ............. 45,080
Fumey Richardson
School 16,740
9,390
Avant School ....... 8,440
Ward Prairie ............ 7,480
Lone Star .......... 6,750
Pine Top .................... 6,090
Owen Chapel *........... 3,280
Union Chapel ............ 1,290
REGULAR $1.50 E — W
MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS
This group consists of
regular $1.50 E & W
Dress Shirts, but they
need to be laundered, so
WHILE
THEY
LAST
BOYS’ OVERALLS
Full euti well made, sizes 4 to
16, during this event, only,
per pair —
59c
MEN’S WORK SHOES J
One lot of Men’s Work Shoes
In Scout style, now only per
$1.49
Men’s “Pod Brand” O’alls
You know this Overall, so we’ll
just say-, “It’s a buy" at only, .
per pair ;-w-:. I
1 98c
BUY TRADE BOOKS!
FROM YOUR FAVORITE ORGANIZATION.
BOOK COUNTS THEM 20,000 EXTRA
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The Teague Chronicle (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1939, newspaper, November 16, 1939; Teague, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1126756/m1/3/?q=aRCHIVES: accessed June 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.