The Giddings News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1950 Page: 3 of 16
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Social Activities
Mr. and Mrs. John Knox.
COLORFUL SPRINGTIME!
Mrs. Lena Phillips of Hunts-
Mr. and Mrs. Fariss Wilson of
work honors are offered as add-
guests
The menfolk and
Mrs. Lillie Harzke and son of
String Prairie
WANTED
Mrs. John Carleston, Mr. and
WAITRESS
East End Cafe
Giddings, Texas
PRE CONVENIENT THAN EVER BEFORE
Model CB-11, price $349.95
0e
GIDDINGS TEXAS
PHONE 343
• Made only by, Crosley, T. M. /Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.
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ficiated at the double-ring cere-
mony.
Norma Mickan Moves
To Copperas Cove
FOR M.L XIMUM
CLEANLINESS
Everything from
burners to broiler
lining lifts out for
easy dishpan suds-
ing Gas broiling is *
I smokeless.
With a NEW 1950
GAS RANGE ...
Escorted by her father, the
bride wore white slipper-satin
Mr. and Mrs.. J. T. Longley
visited their daughter at South-
western University at George-
town Sunday.
Lehman-Turner Rites
Are Performed in
Solana Beach, Calif.
Mrs. Posey Peter spent the
week-end in Houston.
You'll have more free time with a new 1950 easier-
to-use Gas Range. Just set the clock and cook com-
plete oven meals without attention.
Modern easier-to-use” Gas Cooking offers double-
quick performance from high-boil to low simmer__
or any desired heat instantly! There's no pot shifting
to control the heat because gas responds instantly.
Modern Gas cooking is cooler cooking—keeps the
heat on the food—not in the kitchen.
With the new 1950 easier-to-use Gas Range you'll
discover cooking can be fun. Make your choice today
from the many makes and models now avail-
able at your dealers. A
Mrs. Jimmie Siegler and little
son of San Antonio spent the
week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. R. Barrett.
- I his mother,
Mrs. W. T. Wilson, Sunday and
ed incentives for getting on the 1
crochet bandwagon.
FT * 1 1 IVIUABCICI aIlu IHI1
There’s been a big upswing Mrs. Billie Tieman.....s.
in crochet activity in this coun- Kessel of Brenham; Mr. and
try within the past few years. John Kubschi
And it hasn4 all L Aubsen
Prizes for the lucky persons
Special prices on many items *
Mrs. G. G. Wilkens, organist, Mrs. Lena Phillips of Hunts-
played “Communion in G” and ville visited her daughter, Mrs.
“O, Promise Me,” preceding the M. Y. Tate and family during
ceremony. the week-end.
guests of her sister, Mrs. Mattie
Heck.
"CP"
To insure quality
look for the "CP" .
Seal on the Range
you buy.
and Mrs. Samuel Turner of San
Bernardino, Calif. The Rev. Wil-
liam Livingston of San Diego of- ersity visited his parents.
Crochet Contest |
Announced for 1950
Lee County Fair
Who will wear the - National
Crochet Championship crowns
this year? All those (males and---:
ADLACIN BETTER PRODUCTS
011 FOR HAPPIER LIVING
O. K. TIRE STORE
Quintus (Puggy) Mcintosh. Ngr.
^^^^^ NEW 1950 CROSLEY
REFRIGERATOR
i with exclusive
WORKSAVER DESIGN
The altar was decorated with Gebipe
baskets of assorted pastel-color-
led stock and gladioli. White nA . V .
candles and candlelabra formed Mrs. Charlie "Sumn
the background. MS Charlie Bump.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Fariss
of Houston were Saturday and
Charles Burns of State Univ- Sunday guests of his parents,
. , Dr. Mr. and Mrs. L. Fariss, who ac-
and Mrs. R. B. Burns over the companied them home,
week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Morgan
and little son of Texarkana, Ark-
o . ansas were week-end guests of
Bob and John Knox and Louis her sister, Mrs. W. H. Jackson
Knox of State University spent and Mrs. Jackson.
UNITED,
GLTNTY At STDIIOTY
Now lonq has it been St
ENJOYED
Immediately following the re-
ception. Mr. and Mrs. Turner
left for New Orleans and the
Mardi Gras, via Texas, where
they visited friends. . They are
now at home at South Rios
Watch for announcement of
Opening Day
L of
Main Hardware, Giddings, Tex.
at their new location
in this newspaper next week
FOR *
ECONOMICAL
COOKING
Gas is the world’s
lowest cost fuel for
modern cooking.
The 1950 Gas
Ranges cost less to
buy—less to in-
stall—less to use.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlie Sump and
George Sump Miller of State daughter Carlene of Houston vi-
—on spent the week-end sited relatives over the week-
white with his grandparents. Mr. and end.
Raj FOR DEPENDABLE
SERVICE
Natural Gap is the
most dependable
cooking fuel. Re-
gardless at tha
weather Gas stays
on tha lab 24
hours a day.,
Miss Norma Mickan, who has
been employed for three years
at Teinert-Mickan Motors here
in Giddings, was planning to
Mrs. R. A. Toler returned leave Wednesday for Copperas
Thursday from San Antonio, ac- Cove to live with her parents,
companied by her niece, Mollie Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mickan.
Ann Miller. She is planning to secure anoth-
Cotton Council fashion experts pre-
diet pastel cottons will be one of
the big hits of the spring season.
This glamorous frock of quilted
cotton pique in’pale pink was
created by Clock wise Fashions of
Dallas.
Sunday night, Feb. 12, at 7:30
p. m., the Solana Beach, Calif.,
Community Church was the
scene of the nuptials of Miss
Hazel Lehmann, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Lehmann, the week-end with their parents,
and Carol Turner, a son of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. John Knox.
• Here’s the most convenient -the most beautiful refrigerator you ever 2
saw! The new 1950 Shelvador is roomier—up to 23% more refrigerated
space in the same size cabinet easy to use, easyto reach, no stooping clear
to the floor. All space is at the "CONVENIENCE LEVEL.", =
• There’s S new easy-to-clean “ButterSafe with individual temperature
control. ' 1 ' > ; - _
• Up to 70 pounds of frozen foods fit into the giant freezer compartment.
• There’s a new rearranging shelf, a generous-size meatholder and not just
one, but two vegetable crispers.
• COMEIN-SEE IT NOWI .=
. er position after being there for
. Mr and Mrs. W. A. Sikes vi- a period of two weeks. Every-
sited- his sister Mrs Iva Brade- one wishes h much success,
man in Lexington Sunday af--- ______1__
ternoon. SUEACRIBE TO THE NEWS
awards and prizes.
You can submit anv pieces
SOCIEi
- MISS JOYLEEN JASTER. Editor
Phone 91 or 324J
females) aspiring to the honors X
should enter their crocheted Mutschers Observe
pieces in the Needlework De- 35th Anniversary
partment of the 1950 Lee Coun- t 4471
- ty Fair. ' At Reception
There’s a big search going on Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mut-
now to find these champions, cchan an
a 2 :scher were a pleasantly surpris-
and it will culminate in Novem- ^ couple on their 35th anniver-
her in the final judging of the sary on Saturday night, Feb. 25, .
Nationwide Crochet Contest, when the following relatives and
T u can’t aff rd to miss this °P’ friends gathered at their home,
portunity, and you won’t if you Mrs. Mutschers .aged mother,
take the first step which is en- Mrs. H. Brockermeyer of Mc-
tering your piece at the Fair. Gregor, Mr. and Mrs. W Kluss-
$2500 in cash, two free trips to man, Mrs. Ella Brockmever and
Chigageuand numerous, needle-family, Mrs. C. A. Apple, all of
Wm. Penn; Mr. and Mrs. Gus-
MutscherNMr. and Mrs. Herbert
Mutscher and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Lina
NEW LOW PRICES
. BIG, NEW, 7-CU.-FT. MODELS
NOW AB €100
LOW At 010J.J0
M. T D z 1 ' Baytown visited
....... wore waste suapper-sawn . Mrs M. Burns of Tyler and Mr w T Wilen
fashioned with Chantilly lace sister, Mrs Janie Sallis of Bren-
over-bodice and full-length ham were Sunday guests of Mrs.
pointed sleeves. Her net fingertip % We late.
veil fell from a pearl tiara. The Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Black Jr.
bridal bouquet was of pink roses, of Austin were Sunday guests
Miss Jeane Cary, of Ontario, of his father, G. W. Black. •
was maid of honor. Bridesmaids
included Misses Jean Moore and
Mrs. Eugene McGuire and
| daughter, Nancy,’ of Austin,
were Sunday guests of the H. C.
Carleston’s.
were recent
Jacquelin Wattier of Solana
Reach. The junior bridesmaid
was Miss Glenda Turner," and
At the judging a special Na-
tionwide Crochet Contest Blue
Ribbon will be awarded for the
best piece in each of the 16 clas-
sifications. The crocheter whose
,a - work is chosen “Best of Fair”
that are included in the Con- n 3
test’s 12 classifications and 4 will receive an engraved gold
.... cial categories. These are Sunray loving cup. . .
ablecloths bedspreads, lunche- If you start now you’ll have
•1 lothe s. sets centerpieces plenty of time to complete your
buffet & Vanity Gets. Chair sets, entry before the Fair opens. For
doilies, scarves and wall panels, further information about the
• 1 i. R. (Contest and an official Rules -
household accessories, editing Cir6 i
insertions, fash,on accessories., earlet, contact the Fair Secre- ■
pot holders and hot plate mats fy. .......-____________L
ips are for men only. TRY NEWS WANT ADS;
Monday enroute home from
Lampasas. His mother accom-
panied them home.
Frances Lehmann of El Centro
was flower girl.
The rings were carried by
David Turner, the bridegroom’s
brother. Oran Turner, uncle of
the groom, was best man. Ush-
, . ers were Felix Lehmann Jr.,
Smart pastel- cotton frocks which 1224, € 41. 1 m
are sprinkled around the warm re- brother of the bride, and Eugene
, Herbert Schulz of sort centers now mean that a color- Billings.
6 ■ ----------— full spring ison the way. National ( A reception was held in the
ing to know if we have many r The Rev. Arndt addressed theanemtr-on-@m t2 En F church annex for 200 ruetss: -
masculine crochet-enthusiasts in couple with the 23rd Psalm,
our vicinity - - Hymns were sung. C ake. sand-
" Everyone can enter this Con- wiches and coffee were served
test The rules are few and easy sMins pmesduriisted by the
to follow. Ail entries must be .
entirely crocheted of mercerize 1
ed crochet cotton, and must have been completed since January 1. teen age girls 4 H girls ladies Avenue, Solana Beach.
- 1950 To-be eligible for the na-over 65. Entries in the last four —------------
Adi tional judging, entries must groups may be any crocheted
have won a special Nationwide Article. But they must fulfill all
Crochet Contest Ribbon at a the other entrance requirements.
Fair that is participating in the of the Contest
Contest. Y our F air is participat-
ing, so you can enter your piece
in our Needlework Department
with a chance at the national
Mrs.
, -.......aueun and family, Mr.
.. T n been among and Mrs. Oscar Schulz and ta- •
the ladies. , Tl’e menfolk, and mily, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Berger,
teen-agers have been busily Mr and Mrs. Gerh. Menzel and
turning out bedspreads, table- Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
cloths potholders, hats, gloves, Menzel and- boys, Mr. and Mrs.
etc. Last year s male crochet Marvin Mutscher and Francis of
champion was a burly railroad Giddings Mr and Mrs , F
man from New Jersey who says Urech and Harry Lee. Mr. and
that crocheting is a boon to re- Mrs. C. G. Mutscher, Glenn and
Taxation and a good disposition. Ral-of Houston; the Rev and.
Perhaps this is the reason for the Mr A,
, Mrs. Arndt, rloyd Brockermey-
sudden masculine, interest in er and Earlene Schulz of II us- .
this needlework art, but it could ton. Nrr. and Mrs. Gerh. Noack 4
also be that men — like women N c 1. MA: € T
—enjoy the feeling of creative- and kapixe MonroeSehatta Len
ness which comes from making T : PE . r G
things with their own,hands in Austin 185
— any event it would be intere L ‘
Friday. March 10, 1950 THE GIDDINGS (Texas) NEWS—3
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Fuchs, Durwood L. The Giddings News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1950, newspaper, March 10, 1950; Giddings, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1615355/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center.