The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 24, 1944 Page: 4 of 4
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THE SHACKELFORD COUNTY LEADER
Thursday, February 24,1944
Mrs. Tisdale Hosts
Tacky Party at.
The Legion Hall
Mrs. Peggy Tisdale was
hostess for a tacky party giv-
en at the American Legion
hall last Wednesday night.
The variety of costumes worn
by guests caused much hilari-
ty and comment. First prize,
a Valentine box of candy, was
awarded Mrs. Lewis Wheat,
and second prize, two bars of
laundry soap, went to Jess
Barker.
In contests, the first prize
was won by Mrs. Russell Wil-
liams who received a large
onion, and Jess Barker was
again second place winner, and
was presented two packages
of chewing gum. The hostess
served individual cherry pies,
topped with whipped cream
and Valentine candy hearts,
and hot chocolate.
Present were Messrs. and
Mmes. John Edmonson, Collier
Moore. Lewis Wheat, C. I.
Goff, Curtis Sanders, Pat Pat-
terson, Jess Barker, Ed Greer,
J. L. Todd, Jay Davis. Ed
Lynch, Turner Askew, G. H.
McDaniel, and Mmes. Annie
Goff, Vance Cotten, Minnie
Davis, Werner Boehme, Kath-
ervn Daniell, John Drake, Rus-
sell Williams, Curtis Adams,
Lola Burleson and Worth Dal-
ton, and Mr. G. C. Burrage.
Guests from Lueders were
Messrs. and Mmes. McCown,
McKeever, Gillespie, and Mar-
tin.
CAES) OF THANKS
We wish to express our sin-
cere appreciation for the many
kindnesses shown in the re-
cent illness and passing of our
brother and uncle. May the
Lord's blessings be upon you
forever.
Rev. W. D. Boswell and
family
E. H. Boswell and family
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Boswell
L. C. Boswell and family
W. H. Bradfield and family
Mrs. Ella B. Dodson
Miss Rae Dodson.
C. M. PRESLEY
CREDIT JEWELER
SERVICE and QUALITY
BEST of REPAIR
209 PINE, ABILENE, TEXAS
Engagement is
Announced at Tea
The engagement and ap-
proaching marriage of Miss
Bobby Nell Runkle to J. Z.
Kennedy of Big Spring, was
announced Monday evening at
a tea hosted by Mrs. R. E. Mc-
Kiski at her home on South
Main street.
Mrs. McKiski greeted guests
and presented the bride-elect
and her mother, Mrs. Fred
Runkle. Mrs. C. B. Downing
?md Mrs. Sumpter Reed invit-
ed guests into the dining room
wnere Mrs. Elmer Smith
poured tea which was served
with tea dainties. The an-
nouncement, printed on nap-
kins, revealed the names and
marriage date.
Guests registered in a hand-
painted book which was made
and painted by Mrs. Ed Greer.
Sweetpeas in pastel colors
and ice-blue candles were used
in the decorative theme with
pottery holders chosen for the
living room and silver holders
for both flowers and candles
were used in the dining room.
The ta ble was covered with a
lace cloth and centered with
the flowers. Members of the
house party also wore cor-
sagesof sweetpeas.
A musical program was giv-
en throughout the evening
with Mrs. Frank Elliott and
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hearn
rendering piano numbers, and
Misses Helen Gordon and
Joyce Nixon gave vocal solos.
Miss Pearl Grable gave a read-
ing, Two Fishers.
Marriage of Miss Runkle
and Mr. Kennedy is to take
jjiuce on Friday, March 3, at 6
p. m., at the First Baptist
church in Albany.
The registry showed the
following besides the honoree,
present: Mmes. Curtis San-
ders, I. E. Crow, Lee Gibson,
ID. L. Rose, C. B. Mauldin,
1 Elmer Smith, W. L. Hatcher,
, J. B. Thompson, H. M. Wel-
| don, M. H. Grable, J. F. Har-
ris, Sumpter E. Reed, I. M.
jChism, Luther Todd, Willie
j Sue Martin, Oliver Stimatze,
i B. E. Richie, A. N. Crownover,
Mildred Beaty Campbell, R. E.
i McKiski, Fred Runkle, Frank
Elliott, C. B. Downing.
| Misses Maxine Palm, Thel-
; ma Joye Freeland, Mae Delle
; Morris, Fronie Clausell, Pearl
Grable, Frankie Louise Gould,
i Mary Adams, Maureen Harris,
I Willie Jim Ratliff, Helen Jack-
son, Celia Overton, Helen B.
Gordon, Euvaughan White,
Mary Elizabeth Hearn, Mickey
Howell and Kay McKiski.
Two Brothers Host
Valentine Party
Lewis and Charles Marler
entertained a group of their
young friends last Friday
night with a Valentine party
at their home. Their mother,
Mrs. Peggy Tisdale, assisted
the boys in entertaining with
games after which dancing
was also enjoyed. Refresh-
ments included red popcorn,
individual cakes decorated in
red and topped with red candy
hearts, and hot chocolate.
Guests present were Jerry
Martin, Kenneth Newcomb,
Ronald Macon, John Reames,
Jackie Matthews, David Mc-
Gaughey, Davis Lewis, John
Macon Jr., Tommy Boehme,
Billie Ray Herod, Norwood
Simmons, Billie Webb, Melvin
Anderson, Charles Elich, Des-
sie Lee Kingston, Peggy Lou
Sazama, Reta Fae Scott,
Frances Nobles, Carrie Green,
Wanda Cox, Mary and Janey
Spencer, Barbara Reames,
Georgia Ann King, Peggy An-
derson and Doris Stanley.
o
Program and Social
Given by WSCS
The Woman's Society of
Christian Service held their
weekly meeting at the Meth-
odist annex Tuesday after-
noon with Mrs. J. W. Crites,
Mrs. D. O. Anderson and Mrs.
E. J. McCormick hosting a so- j
cial hour following the pro- i
gram.
The meeting was opened j
with prayer by Mrs. C. G. i
Yeager. After a short busi-
ness session Mrs. S. H. Innes
gave the devotional lesson
from the subject, Christ on
the Wayside. Theme of the
program was Christian Ven-
tures in Living and Learning,
and subject of the discussion
which was led by Mrs. J. L.
Douglas was Enriching Rural
Life through Literacy.
The hostesses served tea
and cookies to Mmes. Douglas,
V. H. Moore, J. T. Lovvery, J.
B. Thompson, C. R. Lieb, C. G.
Yeager, R. O. Perry, Ed
Greer, J. B. Lipscomb, P. W.
Armstrong, Innes, E. D. Hale,
J. H. McGaughey, and Misses
Fronie Clausell and Belie
Freeman.
Methodists Host
Washington Tea
Women of the Methodist
church gave their annual
Washington tea Saturday af-
ternoon in the home of Mrs. J.
L. Douglas with a book review
and musical numbers making
up the program.
Decorations were in keeping
with the patriotic month of
February, featuring the colors
of red, white and blue in flow-
ers and candles. White snap-
dragons, red carnations and
blue iris were clustered in a
crystal bowl on a reflector for
the tea table centerpiece. The
table cover was of Italian cut
work and red, white and blue
candles lighted the table. The
decorations in the living room
carried out the same motif,
with candles and colonial fig-
urines emphasizing the Wash-
ington theme.
Mrs. Harold Rucker gave a
series of piano numbers pre-
ceding the program. Lola
Ruth McGaughey gave a flute
solo with Jpyce Nixon playing
her accompaniment, and Mary
and Janey Spencer gave minu-
et numbers with Mrs. Frank
Elliott as their accompanist.
Mrs. J. H. McGaughey gave a
review of The Sense of Hum-
us, by Bertha Damon.
Mrs. T. A. Deats and Mrs. C.
R. Lieb presided at the silver
service to pour tea which was
served with the refreshment
plate, also carrying out the
theme for the occasion.
Helen Gordon Named
Honoree at Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Downing
entertained with two tables of
bridge at their home Saturday
night, naming as honoree,
Miss Helen Gordon who is
leaving next Monday to accept
employment in Fort Worth.
High score prize was won by
R. E. McKiski and after pass-
ing the candy to guests, he
presented the remainder to
the honor guest. A double
deck of Congress playing
cards was the hosts' gift to
Miss Gordon.
Hatchet shaped sandwiches,
cakes, olives and coffee were
j served to Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
i McKiski, Mrs. Barbara Bray,
Mrs. Sam T. Moberley, and the
; honor guest, Miss Gordon, and
i her house guest, Sgt. Paul H.
Blair of Camp Barkeley.
RETURNS TO°OKLAHOMA
Mrs. Harlan Krumme and
little daughter, Dianne, re-
turned Saturday ot their home I
in Bristow, Okla., after soend-j
ing several weeks here in the [
home of her parents, Mr. and j
Mrs. F. S. Freeland.
TOR SALE—Houses and lota In
Albany. Easy terms on some.—
Webb & Webb. 4tc.
OPT,. ONA LIETZ
VISITING HERE
Cpl. Ona Lietz who is sta-
tioned in San Antonio: is
spending this week here with
her husband, Lloyd J. Lietz.
Large Blotters Here—You can
get large desk blotters, in pastel
colors, at the Leader office.
HORSE BREEDERS
I have a thoroughbred stallion of
the quarter horse type at my place
eight miles north on the Throck-
morton highway. His half-sister
won yearling filly class in last
Quarter Horse Show at Stamfor.i
rodeo. Service fee $10.00 payable
at time of service.
TOM BLANTON, JR.
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! Albany Study Club
! Reviews War Areas
| Mrs. B. H. Ezell was hostess
to members of the Albany
Study club Friday afternoon.
Mrs. W. B. Matthews presided
for the brief business period
and Mrs. C. E. Hill was direc-
tor for the afternoon program.
Mrs. Harry Key gave a talk
on the Pacific and its Islands,
general theme of which was
"when men found wings., they
needed resting places." Mrs.
j Frank Lewis gave a sketch on
the Dutch East Indies, and led
a round table discussion on
[general events of the world
war.
Other members attending
i the meeting were Mmes. J. F.
iSedwick, Bob Butler, C. M.
I Reese, A. V. Jones, E. G.
Cooper, J. W. Bass, G. B. King,
Joe A. Clarke, J. L. Douglas,
and J. O. Hyde, and one guest,
Mrs. Irwin of California, sister
of Mrs. Lewis.
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BABY
CHICKS
Our first hatching of Baby Chicks will be ready Feb.
15, and those who want chicks should place their orders
early. Baby Chicks will be available each Tuesday af-
ter that date.—Custom hatching, $3.50 per tray of 136
ggs.
1
Reames Hatchery |
At Albany Feed & Produce—Phone 15
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The Leader is authorized to an-
nounce the following candidates for
office subject to action of the Dem-
ocratic Primary July 22, 1944:
For Sheriff, Tax Assessor-
Collector:
CHAS. H. ARENDT
(Re-election)
For County Judge:
G. B. KING (Re-election)
For County and District Clerk:
MRS. MILDRED PETTIT
BEATY CAMPBELL
(Re-election)
O. E. STANLEY
SL Z. FREEMAN
For County Treasurer:
R. Y. (BOB) BLACK
For Commissioner Precinct No. 1:
CHARLIE SMALLEY
R. A. (BOB) SMITH
R. C. (BOB) MATTHEWS
W. C. (BUD) GODWIN
For Commissioner Precinct No. 2:
M. A. STEWART (Re-election)
For Commissioner Precinct No. 3:
H. C. KNIGHT (Re-election)
For Justice of the Peace
Precinct No. 3:
J. J. HITT (Re-election)
The Post War World
Subject of Program
The Bluebonnet Study club
met in its regular meeting
Wednesday afternoon in the
club room.
Mrs. John H. McGaughey,
the president, presided for the
business session and intro-
duced Mrs. Frank Hubbard,
the open forum leader, for dis-
cussion on Postwar Problems.
Mrs. Hubbard stressed Edu-
cation in the Postwar World
for her talk. World Peace was
the subject for Mrs. J. W.
Crites. Members answered
roll call with postwar prob-
lems on Women War Workers,
Food, and various other sub-
jects as brought before the
George committee.
Members present were:
Mmes. B. W. Wallace, Louis
! Shoffit, Frank Hubbard, Lot-
tie Davis Crow, J. W. Crites,
Margaret Wylie, J. D. Mere-
dith, Gilmore Smith, John H.
McGaughey, and Misses
Fronie Clausell and Hallie
Vick Easter.
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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War
has helped destroy a lot
of America's old illusions. Gone are the
ideas that all South Sea beauties look
like Dorothy Lamour; that all English-
men wear monocles and all Russians
whiskers. Gone is the idea that free-
enterprise is some vague theory for the
guy in the big city to worry about.
Wherever you live... on Main Street,
Park Avenue, or RFD No. 4... you are
vitally concerned with the continuation
of this American system.
The grocery, the millinery shop, the
corner drug, the hardware store, the
hamburger stand, the score of other
businesses which make up your Main
Street, the farm on RFD No. 4, the
ranch in the south end of the county
... all of them, like your local electric
service company, are products of busi-
ness management unfjer the system of
private enterprise.
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE—the
right of every American to work,
when and where he wants, within
reason; to enter q,ny business or
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profession; to create, produce and
benefit by his otvn success.
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Company
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The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 24, 1944, newspaper, February 24, 1944; Albany, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth416981/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Old Jail Art Center.