Gainesville Daily Register and Messenger (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 152, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 22, 1955 Page: 2 of 8
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MRS. BILLY JOE JETTER
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tape measure test proves it!
Listen! They’re talking about
the new 1955 Mercury.
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and power. Longer, lower, bigger. Roomier inside. I Montclair and Monterey have dual-exhaust sys-
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And with up to 198 horsepower under the hood.
You have your choice of 10 models in 3 series
including the entirely new Mercury Montclair.
1. ’'Sure is big this year. And what a beautiful color.”
2. "That new Montclair is certainly low and racy looking.”
3. "I hear it’s only 58% inches high.”
4. "198 horsepower! And dual exhausts!"
5. "Look at those hooded head lamps.”
6. "I’ve never seen a better-looking wrap-around windshield.”
7. “Lots more models this year. And 3 series."
8. *188 horsepower even in the lowest-cost Custom.”.
9. “Let’s go in and get a closer look.”
swiss with matching bonnet and
bag. She Wor
pink carnations.
A reception followed in the
The coffee you’ll drink
if you owned all the coffee
in the world! .
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was dressed
Here’s the most talked-about Mercury in history.
And with good reason. It's the most advanced
car everoffered at anywhere near the price.
The 1955 Mercury is totally new in styling, size,
Betty Stanfill
Bride Friday of
Billy Joe Jetter
A double ring ceremony Friday
evening in the home of Dr. and
Mrs. Earl J. Patton united Mrs.
Betty Stanfill and Billy Joe Jetter
in marriage. Dr. Patton read the
vows and music was furnished
on an antique melodeon by Miss
Carol Ann Clack.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Burnice Puckett,
Slip a tape measure around your waist, tummy, hips—first
without, then with Criss-Cross. Prove to yourself that
Criss-Cross slims away inches all over. j
• Criss-Cross Belt . . . a wonderful elastic inner belt
that banishes tummy bulge without bones!
• Woven Elastic Top... tucks you in at the waist, firmly
and smoothly—really stays up!
• Special Felt-Lined Fanel at the diaphragm insures
comfortable control. '
• Light-As-Air Nylon... so easy to wash, so quick to dry!
• In 16” length, sizes 26-36. 18" length, t ww or
windshields and the latest in ball-joint suspension.
We invite you to stop in and see the 1935
Mercurys firsthand. And be sure to go for a road
test. We want you to feel Mercury’s new super
pickup at every speed—particularly in the normal
ranges where you do most of your driving.
It’s the biggest performance news in 1955.
Just try a new Mercury. You’ll be talking too.
Perfectly stunning
...the new high-fashion
lock...in Sanforized
"Ripplesheen” cotton.
Wonderful colors
...sizes 9 to 15.
World’s richest
flavor in coffee!
So extra rich, you
can use less to make
each flavor-rich cup-
get 10 to 15
more cope out
toms—the only ears in their price class that offer
this super power and economy feature at no
extra cost. All models have new lull-Scope
furnish the drinks and the
nursery will be open.
At 7 p. m. at the First Method-
ist church, the Wesleyan Service
guilds of both Methodist churches
will sponsor a worship service to
which the public is again urged
to attend. All observances for
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All 1955 Mercurys are powered by new super- .
compression SUPER-TORQUE V-8 engines 198
horsepower in the Montclair; 188 horsepower in
the Monterey and Custom. And both the
Bestform’s -
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■ the day have been planned under
the auspices of the United Coun-
, cil of Church Women and below
is the prayer of its president.
“O God our Father as we unite
in prayer with the women from
1 all over the world on this day,
“The World Day of Prayer,” we
give thanks to Thee for our many
1 blessings. We pray that our
hearts may be filled with thy
■ spirit that we may have a better
understanding of ourselves, of
the people of the world and of
the many perplexing problems
that are before us today. Lord
give us the strength and courage
to meet them by faith in Thy
great love and power through Je
sus Christ.
+ Lord guide us in paths of serv-
I ice that will send the light of
Christ’s love around the world.
We ask for forgiveness of our
sins, for indifference, and sel-
fishness and for help to bear one
another’s burdens for thy King
dom. We pray for peace in our
hearts and for the people of the
world and for Peace among Na-
tions.
Abide with us in all that we do
and say, and in heaven save pus.
Amen.”
attendant, wore a grey suit with
ies and her corsage
:ladioli. The bride’s
iane, carried the
ue satin pillow and
n blue nylon dotted
MKS. J. ARKINGTON
(Gilbert Studio photo)
was of pink
daughter, D
Prayer Offered by
Mrs. J. C. Arrington
Mrs. J. C. Arrington, president
of the United Council of Church
Women, offers her prayer in ob-
servance of the World Day of
Prayer Friday. Special services
will be held in all seven city
schools and Rev. John Brand of
Whitesboro will be principal
speaker at 10:30 a. m. in a serv
| ice for the public at First Pres-
byterian church. Another serv
ice will be held in this church St
1 p. m. and persons who can at-
tend both are asked to bring sack
lunches for noon. The Womans
Auxiliary of the host church will
home of the bride’s parents. Mrs.
Grace Lillard was at the guest
book Miss Marceline Schnieder
jan and Miss Betty Lillard served
cake and punch. The colors of
pale green, orchid and white
were carried out and the center
piece on the bride’s table was of
orchid and white sweetpeas.
The couple left for a trip to
San Antonio. They will make
their home in Gainesville where
Mr. Jetter has recently opened
the United Mattress company.
Guests at the wedding were
Billy Turner, David Turner, Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Young. Mr. and
Mrs. Bennie Hillis and daughter.
Mrs. Homer Massey, Jr., Mr. and
Mrs. Linden Puckett, Bill Puck-
ett. Sandra Theobold. Bruce Shir-
ey. Mrs. Ethel Mitchell and
Charley Say.
607 Ritchey street, and Mrs.’ B. J.
Jetter of Amarillo is the bride-
groom’s mother.
The bride wore a dusty rose
lace cocktail suit with gunmetal
grey shoes and bag and white
hat and gloves. Her corsage was
of two white orchids.
Mrs. Delsie Dodd, the bride’s
MERCURY FOR FUTURE STYLING, SUPER POWER
Don’t miss the big television hit, “TOAST OF THE TOWN” with Ed Sullivan. Sunday evening, 7:00 te 8:00 o’clock, Station KRLD-TV, Channel 4,
13000
HOPS
2—Gainesville (Texas) Daily Register - Tues., Feb. 22, 1955
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