The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1973 Page: 4 of 8
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TWP ALBANY NEWS
Albany, Texas, Thursday, February 22, 1973
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Church Has Annual
Sweetheart Banquet
Last Wednesday evening the
men of the First Christian
Church conducted their third an-
nual Valentine "Sweetheart Ban-
quet." The banquet is always
given in honor of the ladies of
the church. The men are in
charge of all the working, in-
cluding preparing the meal, or-
ganizing the program and decor-
ating the fellowship hall.
Ilus year's banquet was ei-
ceplional. The decorations »ve
lavish and beautifully ran.ed
out the Valentine colors cf red
and white. The meal was serv-
ed buffet style, which consisted
of ham, potatoes (sweet, of
course, and Irish), com and an
outstanding Kennith Spurgin
cherry cobbler.
The program, presented by
Loren Williams, Jon Rex Jones
and Rev. Gary Whitbeck, was an
honorarium for all the ladies in
attendance Each speaker cited
the contributions of each woman
to both the church as well as
the community of Albany Each
la'iy was presented a red and
white l«p<;l ribbon which repre-
sented "our love" for theii dedi-
cation and service.
It was a wonderful evening
iir/i enjoyed by all who attended.
'1 he events will not be forgotten
as they were filmed by Clifton
< a'.d' «*.! The cbuich has plan-
ted s.\r al fluU'tandiiig fellow-
ship suppers, over 1973. and'each
will be filmed to some degree
At the end ol Use year ••tl !i his
i;l bi .•■; ic-d 1 (jent
arcu.i'l the state to otii: i church-
es. The next supper is schedul-
ed for March It).
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CAii'I) OF THANKS
With grateful hearts we would
like to take this means to thank
all our friends for the many ex-
pressions of sympathy in the loss
of our husband, father and
grandfather. May God bless
each and every one of you for
the kind words, beautiful flow-
ers and delicious food.
Thank God for giving us
friends like you to help us
ttirough our hour of grief.
Mrs. R. E Edgar
and family.
Mission Books Group
Meets for Study
The Missions Books Group of
Baptist Women met in the home
of Mrs W W. Lipscomb Tues-
day morning for Bible study.
Coffee and hot gingerbread muf-
fins were served after all had
gathered
Mrs A. L. Black, group lead-
er. welcomed the members and
a special guest, Mrs. W. J. Boy-
ett of Ibex, and presided during
a short business meeting. Call
to prayer was read by Mrs. Roy
Mauldin. Mrs. C. E. Brownfield
led the prayer for the missions
and missionaries. Bible study
teacher, Mrs. Myrtle Polachek,
took the text of her message,
"Crucial Relation Between Faith,
Mission and Salvation," from the
seventh and eighth chapters of
the book of Mark. This was a
very inspiring lesson.
Those attending were: Mmes.
Black, Brownfield, Mauldin, Pol-
achek, H. H. Daniel 1, Dewey
Lamb, W. P. Law, Myrtle Moore,
John Tarlton, Ben Wills, the
guest and hostess.
Hubert Schkade and Ginger
Beaty, students at Angelo State
University, San Angelo, spent the
week-end skiing at Sierra Blan-
ca. Barbara Hawthorne of An-
drews accompanied them on the
trip. They also visited Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Brown in Artesia
Miss Westbrook
Honored at Shower
Bonny Westbrook, daughter of
M'-s Sara Westbrook and b/ide-
eiect of Johnny Novian, was
honorel with a bridal shower
Tuesday, Feb 20, from 6:00 to
Hri) I), in. in the home of Mrs.
J. If Hill.
|: "Vses for the «hover"'were
••r. s. .1. I! Hill, Mi'ly <Sw,- n,
IJetiv huff, .'toy Huff, A- P-
II;, ■> is vim' I 15 1'to; erg,
liu: bride's .chon:.n colors of
green and white were used
throughout the home.
The receptionist's 4 al>'e was
covered in a white cloth with a
daisy" centerpiece encirci'ng a
fi„;u;ine of a Ivide and groom.
Slsc'iiners accented the arrange-
ment with the names of the
couple written in glitter.
Refreshments of lime sherbet
punch, a white and green sheet
cake, nuts, mints and peanut
butter crackers were served.
Guests included Bonnie Loftis,
Howard and Opel Green, Mrs.
Houston Ruff, Edward Cox, Ad-
rain Cox, Ruby Webb, Mrs. A.
R. Hill, Mrs. Lynn Dufcgan, Mrs.
Jim Balliew, Mrs. James Cox,
Mrs. Alma Harris, Mrs. Velma
Snyder, Mrs J. L. Todd and
Mrs. T. I. Foster.
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"Fan," meaning an enthusiast,
comes from the word "fanatic."
A wallaby is a small kangaroo.
Hospital Notes
Adlmitted
Mrs. Eddie Williams, Brecken-
ridge, Feb. 7.
Leonard Royall, Feb. 8.
Marshall Morrell, Feb. 8.
Mrs. Henrietta Lawrence, Feb.
9.
Mrs. LiUie Nichols, Feb. 9.
Mrs. Mary Nickens, Feb. 10.
Mrs. Opel Clements, Moran,
Feb. 10.
Mrs. Bessie Williams, Breck-
enridge, Feb. 10.
Mrs. Stella Ayers, P*eb. 10.
Dewey D. Wood, Feb. 10.
Mrs. Vera Dearing, Feb. 10.
Walter L. Burton, Feb. 10.
Mrs. Era Pounds, Feb. 10.
William O. Key, Feb. 12.
Mrs. H. W. Brooks, Feb. 12.
T. W. Caffey, Feb. 12
Joe A. Williams, Feb. 13.
Mrs. Tommy Ridtoaten, Feb.
13.
Gene Nelson, Feb. 13.
Thomas N. Holder, Feb. 14.
Jess Pierce, Moran, Feb. 14.
Mrs. Alvie L. Henderson, Feb.
14.
Bela Hogan, Feb. 14.
Billie J. Wiley, Cisco, Feb. 15.
Jack M. Clevenger, Lueders,
Feb. 15.
Mrs. Reese Woolfolk, Moran,
Feb. 15.
Mrs. Opal F. Carlile, Feb. 16.
Mrs. Rollin R. Fuller, Moran,
Feb. 16.
Mrs. James Waters, Feb. 16.
Mrs. Jerry Richardson, Feb.
16.
Mrs. Jewell A. Hudman, Feb.
19.
Lena Francis Bean, Grand
Prairie, Feb. 19.
Mrs. Stella J. McClendon, Mo-
ran, Feb. 19.
Mrs. Mary Nickens, Feb. 20.
Mrs, Thelma fiurge, Feb. 20.
Dismissed
Toro Soto, Feb. 7. ■>
Joe A. Williams. Feb 7.
Marshall Morrell, Feb. 9.
Mrs. Eddie Williams, Breek-
enridge, Feb. 9.
Mrfc. Vera J. Dearjng, Feb; 9.
Vadis T. Irwin, Feb. 9.
Mrs. Letha I^edbetter, Feb. 9.
George A Dearing, Feb. 9.
Mrs. Lydia M. Ainsworth, Feb.
9.
Leonard S. Royall, Feb. 10.
Mrs. C. K. Hash. Feb. '0.
Mrs. Bessie Williams, Breck-
enridge, Feb. 10.
Mrs. Mary Nickens, Feb. 11.
Charlie Roberson, Feb. 12.
Mrs. Mattie Roberson, Feb 12.
Mr*. Vera E. Donnell, Feb. 12.
James Greer, Feb. 13.
Mrs. LiUie Nichols, Feb. IS.
Joe A. Williams, Feb. 14.
Mrs. Opal Carlile, Feb. 14.
Mrs. Jerry Richardson, Feb.
15.
Beia Hogan, Feb. 16.
Mrs. W. H Brooks, Feb. 16.
Eugene Nelson, Feb. 16.
William 0. Key, Feb. 16.
AYE,
WOE
IS ME!
ALWAYS
SHORT
of
MONEY?
If you want to keep more money in your pocket,
shop here during the final days of our BIG SALE. Shop
NOW before the sale ends. Cash or Master Charge.
Hollister's
Ron and Janice Hollister
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Bluebonnet Study
Club Meets with
Mrs. Campbell
The Bluebonnet Study Club met
far a covered dish luncheon in
the borne of Mrs. C. M. Camp-
bell Friday, Feb. 16. Hosting
with Mrs. Campbell were Mrs.
Homer Daniell and Mrs. Bonnie
Millar. The large serving table
in the spacious dining room cov-
ered with a red cloth was cen-
tered with an arrangement of
by red, white and blue candles,
white pompoms and flanked
with lighted candles. The kitch-
en had an arrangement of daf-
fodils from Mrs. Ebb Dodsoo's
flower yard.
Valentines with minature roses
and the individual names were
pinned on guests as they arriv-
ed. The invocation was given by
Mrs. Wiley Williams.
At the program hour Mrs. Mil-
ler presented Miss Helen Jack-
son, who reviewed the book,
"I've Only Got Two Hands and
I'm Busy Wringing They" by
Jane Goodsell. Miss Jackson
reviewed this most delightful
book in third person in her in-
nately amiable and amusing
manner, of the frustrations and
involvement of a housewife and
mother in today's modern world.
This was exceptionally entertain-
ing.
Mrs. Miller read a beautiful
Walter L. Burton, Feb. 16,
Billy J. Wiley, Cisco, Feb. 16.
Truley Caffey. Feb. 16.
Mrs. Reese Woolfolk, Moran,
Feb. 17.
Mrs. Henrietta Lawrence, Ftb.
17.
Dewey D. Wood, Feb. 17.
Mrs. Jerry Richardson, Feb.
17.
Mrs. James Waters, Feb. 18.
Mrs. LiUie M. Clement, Mo-
ran, Feb. 18.
Miss Opal Clement, Moran,
Feb. 18.
poem on friendship.
Mrs. Campbell presided over
the business session and in her
welcome stated the day was
"Friendship Day" and read this
quote: "Blessed are they who
have the gift of making friends
for it is one of God's gifts. It
involves many things, but above
all, the power of going out of
one's self and appreciating what-
ever is noble and loving in an-
other."
The pledge to the American
flag and the salute to the Texas
flag were led by Mrs. Lolo Bur-
leson.
The communications read by
Mrs. L. B. Gibson, correspond-
ing secretary, included a letter
from the district Golden Book
chairman; a study report of the
Feasibility committee of selling
the state headquarters, a letter
concerning "Save the Big Thick-
et," urging club members write
their congressmen to help save
this area, and a letter from Mrs.
Kermit V. Haugan, president
general, Federation Woman's
Clubs, who stated they are proud
to announce its official United
.States of America Bicentennial
projest, quote: "To celebrate our
nation's 200th birthday and to
rekindle the wondrous 'spirit of
'76' the prestigious Fenton Art
Glass Company has been com-
missioned to sculpture in glass
a series of four exquisite collec-
tors plates which will in their
entirety depict a complete and
^moving 'portrait of Liberty,"
The club was asked to partici-
pate in this project and voted to
buy one plate and place in the
Rockwell Community House.
The club was reminded of the
Mcsquite District convention
which will be held in the Hilton
Inn in Abilene on March 27 and
28.
Mrs. Campbell made the an-
nual written report to the Mes-
quite District.
At the close of the Bluebonnet
Study Club meeting Mrs. Camp-
bell tendered her resignation as
president, effective June 30, al-
though her present term extends
through 1974. The club regret-
fully accented her resignation
and gave her a standing vote of
thanks and appreciation for her
outstanding service to the club
and to the community. Mrs.
Campbell served as president of
this club for tlx yean.
Mrs. L B. Gibson gave the
closing prayer.
Those attending the meeting
were Mmes. Melvin Anderson,
A. L. Black, Lolo Burleson, Rich-
ard Dyess, L. B. Gibson, Louis
Green, Minnie Liles, Earl Little,
Jack Pilcher, Myrtle Polachek,
John Reames, A. W. Reynolds,
Alvin Strey, Wiley Williams,
Irene Wylie, and Misses Helen
Jackson, Celia Overton and
Nina Sulher, t nd the hostess.
FISH NIGHT
t
Friday Nights - 5:30 to 8 P.M.
Catfish seiTed with Cole Slaw, French
fries, onions, pickles and hot rolls.
All you can eat
\
Children under 10
Drinks Extra
Adults $1.75
$1.00
kntarn Restaurant
LwW?/utti|>b
Prices Good for Friday and
SUGAR, 5 Ik bag 81c
FOIXIER'S
INSTANT COFFEE, 10 oz. jar $1.79
Yellow Rose of Texas FLOUR, 5 lb. bag 49c
Mrs. Tucker's SHORTENING, 3 lb. can. 69c
Kraft's CATSUP, 14 oz, bottle 4 for $1.00
CHIFTON
White FACIAL TISSUE, 200 ct. 3 for $1.00
HUNTS
TOMATO SAUCE, 15 oz. can... 4 for $1.00
Gerbardt's CHILI & BEANS, 15 oz.... 3 cans $1.00
GKIFHN'S
BLACKEYED PEAS, No. 300 can 5 for $1.00
Vai Camp Grated TUNA 3 cans $1.00
Griffin's BLACK PEPPER, 4 oz. can 3 for $1.00
& BEANS, No. 300 can.. 6 for $1.00
POTATOES, lg. 29 oz. cm 3 for $1.00
Saturday
VEGETABLES
RUSSET
POTATOES, 10 lb. bg 79c
Yellow ONIONS, lb. 15c
C'ELO BAG
1 lb. pkg. CARROTS 19c
Celo Ctn TOMATOES 29c
FROZEN FOOD
FRENCH CUT
POTATOES, 2 lb. bg. 39c
STRAWBERRIES,
10 oz. ctn 29c
Fine Meats
DECKER'S
Quality BACON, lb. 89c
SHOW HOGS
PORK CHOPS, lb 98c
Our Own Home Made
SAUSAGE, 2 lb. bag $1.69
DEOCER'S ALL MEAT
FRANKS, 12 oz. pkg. ...65c
NU-MAOE
OLEO, color bowl, lb. 49c
OAVPV'8 U *i. cartes
COTTAGE CHEESE 37c
It. as. pkg. GOOCH'S
German SAUSAGE ... 79c
PICNIC HAMS, lb. ... 59c
GRADE a
BEANS, Nd M. Sons SIM IEGGS to. 5k
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Lenamon, James L. The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1973, newspaper, February 22, 1973; Albany, Tex.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth429208/m1/4/: accessed March 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Old Jail Art Center.