The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 22, 1947 Page: 6 of 24
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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN, Shamrock, Texas
Thursday, May 22, 1947
MRS. GEORGE L. STANLEY, Society Editor
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IS
JETTE LOW TEA
IS WELI. ATTENDED
The Brownie and Girl Scout
presented an Impressive
w Ceremony at the tea given
basement of the First Meth-
Church Wednesday aftenioon.
The ceremony, which ended the
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund
drive, was presented before a color
ful rainbow. The following Juliette
Low chairmen, Juancll Bradley,
Molly Kay Mayfield, Peggy Doty,
Mayna Faye Bratcher, Jane Skid-
more and Barbara Sue Bell carried
colored baskets representing the dif-
ferent colors of the rainbow, to col-
lect pennies which were placed In
a pot of gold at the foot of the
rainbow
The pot of gold was then pre-
sented to Mrs. Wade Atkinson, who
introduced Miss Ida Mae McClure,
Area Girl Scout Director, who dis-
cussed plans for the day camp to
be held the last week In May.
Miss McClure Invested the follow-
ing Girl Scouts: Minnie Ruth Har-
bour, Nedra Allen, Virginia Parks,
Louanna Beach with Tenderfoot
Fins.
The attractive tea table was laid
with a, doth of lace and appoint-
ments were of crystal. Mrs. J. M.
Tindall poured, assisted by Mrs. P.
T. Boston.
About 70 Brownies and Girl
Scouts and a number of their moth-
ers attended.
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
HONORS CARDWELLS
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cardwell were
complimented with a dinner on
their 33rd wedding anniversary
Sunday evening, by their son-ln-|
law, daughter and granddaughter,
Kr. and Mrs. James Walker and
daughter, Martha. Jean, of Pampa.
who were house guests In the Card-
well home.
The dinner was served buffet
style to the honorees and the fol-
lowing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge
Porch, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Har-
vey. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bertram
of Pakan. and Mr. and Mrs. Matt
Clay.
PARTY COMP^IMENTS
LINDA JOYCE PEKKFN
Linda Joyce Perrin was compli-
mented by her mother, Mrs. Cecil
Perrin, with a birthday party Fri-
day afternoon.
Linda Joyce is four years old and
the youngsters arrived with gifts
for the honoree, Indoor games priv
vided entertainment (or the youth-
ful guests.
At refreshment time the beauti-
fully decorated birthday cake, top-
ped ylth four lighted candles, was
the eenter of Interest.
Children attending were: Judy
Jo Orrick, Jimmy Derr, Marita
Joyce Isaacs, Donna Beaty, Nita
Ann Walker, Linda Sue Isaacs,
Carmen Newman. Richard Wool-
lard, Ronnl Harvey and Judy Per-
rin.
Mothers present were: Mmes.
Richard Harvey, Oeorge Beaty and
J. T. Isaacs.
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MRS. RUFUS DO DU EN
HAS TUESDAY CLUB
Mrs. Rufus Dodgen was hostess
to the Tuesday Club at her home
on South Madden.
Iris and snowballs made lovely'
decorations for the party and gam-
es of bridge provided entertainment
for the group.
High score award went to Mrs.
Winfred Lewis for guests, and to
Mrs. Hubert Tindall as a club mem-
ber. Mrs. Carl Unkey received the
prise for low score.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the games to five guests:
Mmes. B. F. Holmes, Earl Gobble,
Russell Hill, Earl Roger and Win-
fred Lewis, and to these members:
Mmes. Carl Llnkey, Jack Montgom-
ery, E. K. Caperton, Hubert Tin-
dall. Royce Lewis, J. H. Caperton
and a Q. Scott.
MRS. BOB DOUGLAS
HONORED AT PARTY
Mrs. Bob Douglas was compli-
mented with a party at the home
of Mrs. Helen Lea Cox Friday when
the mothers of the "Hungry Five”
entertained to honor her for her
faithful work as a pianist for the
group.
The personnel of the “Hungry
Five," Includes: John Max Cox,
Taylor' Douglas, Rural Ramsey,
Celsey Johnston and Olenn Ree-
ves. The boys presented a gift to
Mrs. Douglas, sang a number of
ongs and played games for enter-
alnment.
Refreshments were served by
Mmes, Cox, Bryant Johnston of
Lela, T. A. Ramsey and Floyd
Reeves.
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MRS. TOM BROWN HAS
NEEDLECRAFT CLUB
LUNCHEON CLOSES
FORUM ACTIVITIES
The Needlecraft Club met In the
home of Mrs. Tom Brown Thurs-
day afternoon.
A air of spring pervaded the en-
tertaining rooms with lovely spring
flowers featuring daisies, Texas
bluebonnets, Iris and lllles-of-the-
valley used for decorations.
Various types of sewing and
handwork provided entertainment
during the afternoon.
Refreshments were served to
three guests. Mmes. Earl Roger, Ada
Risk and Wm. Kyle, and to the fol-
lowing members: Mmes. H. T.
Fields, J. A. Ebellng, R. A. Nichols,
Sr„ T. H. Sonnenburg, John B.
Harvey. A. R. Hugg, A. J. Laycock
anti Ed R. Wallace.
CHURCH GOVERNMENT
AUXILIARY SUBJECT
Mrs. Thurman Adkins was hos-
tess to members of the Presbyterian
Auxiliary at her home Monday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Bill Doty presided over the
meeting which opened with the
Lord's Prayer repeated In unison.
The devotional was given by Mrs.
T. H. Sonnenburg and Mrs. Tom
Brown gave the program on, "Ques-
tions on Church Government,’’ with
all members taking part.
Refreshments were served during
the social hour to these members:
Mmes. Tom Brown. Earl Roger, T.
H. Sonnenburg, BUI Doty, Dan Frye
and Lester Hartsfleld.
The Forum Club met in the home
of Mrs. Winfred Lewis for a cover-
ed-dish luncheon Saturday at 1:00
o'clock to close their year's actlvl
ties.
The Lewis home was elaborately
decorated with roses and peonies.
FoUowlng the luncheon the pro-
gram on “The Birth of Books," was
in charge of Mrs. R. M. Barkley.
Roll call answered with the name
of a new writer.
“Emily Hahn Stories," were dis-
cussed by Mrs. William F. Holmes
and Mrs. Seibert Worley gave "Se-
lections by Gertrude Flndletter."
Mrs. Jack Shull of Little Rock,
Ark., and Mrs. Cabot Brannon of
Clinton, Okla., were guests with the
lollowlng members present:
Mmes. Seibert Worley, W. R.
Wooten, M. A. Whitehurst, S. Q.
Scott, Albert Ryan, B. F. Rlslnger,
Wilbur Jordan. William F. Holmes,
Louis Hill, Lyle Holmes. Gaston
Harbour, Shirley Draper, Rufus
Dodgen, Sol Blonstetn. E. K. Bech-
tol. Perry Bear and R. M. Barkley,
PENHANDLERS HOLD
MEETING IN WHEELER
The f*enhandlers met Saturday
afternoon In the home of MTs. J.
M. Porter of Wheeler, with Mrs.
Henderson Coffman as co-hostess.
Mrs. O. H. Aldous presided over
the buslnes session and Mrs. Allen
I. Smith, who Is chairman of the
program committee, presented each
member with a new year book.
Mrs. John B. Harvey opened the
program with a discussion of “The
Factual 8tory," and read an origi-
nal story, "It Happened Here."
Mrs. J. M. Porter read an origi-
nal story, "Sauce For The Gander."
Mrs. Ed Cbenette's subject,
Other Types of Stories."
Refreshments were served dur-
ing the social hour which foUowed
the program.
Attending were: Mmes. John B.
Harvey, George Porch, Ed Che-
nette, Margie Fleener, Allen L
Smith, G. H. Aldous. A. H. Hugg,
members, and Mrs. J. H. Caperton
was a guest.
TIMES CLUB LUNCHEON
CLOSES CURRENT YEAR
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The Times Club held their final
meeting for the current club year
when the group met at the home
of the president, Mrs. Charles Pal-
mer, for a 1:00 o'clock luncheon
Thursday.
The luncheon table was laid with
a cloth of white linen and centered
with an arrangement of pink and
red roses. Iris and daisies were
used to complete the decorations
for the occasion.
Following the delectable meal a
short business session was held
with Mrs. Palmer presiding. The
new officers are: Mrs. Fred Holmes,
president: Mrs. Glenn White, vice
president: Mrs. T. H. Sonnenburg,
recording secretary; Mrs. Jack
Montgomery, corresponding secre-
tary and treasurer.
The Incoming president took
charge and appointed the commit-
tees for the new year as follows:
Mrs. Lewis Goodrich, Mrs. W, H.
Dial and Mrs. Harris Tilley com-
prise the program committee; Mrs.
C. L. Reavls, library; Mrs. Tom
Clay and Mrs. George Stanley,
citizenship: Mrs. P. T. Boston, par-
liamentarian: Mrs. M. A. Leith and
Mrs. Jack Montgomery, social.
Mrs. Palmer was presented with
a lovely gift from the members of
the chib.
Mrs. D. G. Hilton of Livingston,
Montana was a special guest with
the following members present:
Mmes. Glenn White, Harris Tilley,
Ray Tatum, T. H. Sonnenburg, C.
L. Reavis, Jack Montgomery, M. A.
Leith, Fred Holmes, J. A. Ebellng,
Tom Clay, W. H. Dial, Tom Brown,
P. T. Boston and George Stanley.
According to report, T. J. Bryan,
former Shamrock resident. Is very
ill at hts home In Vernon,
FREE PROGRAM WILL
BE HELD AT PAKAN
A free program, to which the
public is cordially Invited to attend,
will be held at the Pakan school
house at 8 o'clock on Thursday
night, May 38.
The program will consist of mu-
sical numbers and skits and re-
freshments will be served. Hie
guests will play bingo for attrac-
tive prizes and a door prize will be
awarded. Proceeds from the games
will benefit the Pakan Home Dem-
onstration Club. r
SPECIALS
RADIO 17Q
AUTOMATIC RECORD
CHANGER, Reg. 46.50, Now 04:
RADIO & PHONOGRAPH
COMBINATION..................
PIN-UP LAMPS ... .............2.59
TABLE LAMPS..............................3.35 C
-AIR CONDITIONERS-
MOTORS & BLADES
Large and Small ..........
2150
Air Conditioner Pumps
Aspin Wood
GARDEN HOSE
50 feet..................
650
Sprinklers and Nozels
. --PLUMBING FIXTURES-
SHOWER STALLS KQ7«|
Complete sJO
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PAYNE PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC
Phone 91 ^
410 N. Main
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SHAMROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Financial Statement for 8 Months, Ending May 15,
(Sept. I, 1946 through May 15, 1947)
Receipts
Federal Funds for Voc. Ed.................................
State Funds, per capita apprt ..........—....—
County avail. & State Aid........—.....——-—
Taxes from Local District.----------------------------
Miscellaneous ——----------------------
Taxes for Debt Service......—........................
1947
TOTAL...
Bank Balance May 16, 1947............
Total on Hand and to Receive........
Total Outstanding Notes.—..........-
Net for Disb. Remainder of Year
Disbursements
A.—Operating Expense
1. Administration
Salaries (Supt. & Tax Assr.)....
-0
Supplies and Expenses..
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2-a Instruction (white)
Salaries (Teachers & Princ.)...
Teaching Supplies......................
Other Supplies ..........................
2-b Instruction (colored)
Salaries (2 col. teachers)........
ling Supplies ————
Other Supplies ....................—
ion of Plant
(3 janitors) i—--------
ice of Plant
Services
Supplies------
Services--—
Charges and Cur. Int
Bor. Money
f-U -i
—
Budget &
Received
Remaining
Balances
To Date
To Receive
2,284.00
828.00
1,406.00
32,594.03
29,143.38
3,450.65
11,672.99
463.49
11,209.50
29,493.01
28,609.31
883.70
200.00
None
200.00
14,286.49
13,870.67
415.82
100,480.52
72,914.85
17,565.67
7,214.86
24,780.53
14,200.00
/
10,580.53
None
1,000.00
M0Q.09
460.00
1,524.13
6,040.00
7*00*0
,
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6,100.00
500.00
4,091.64
785.10
2,008.36
- 286.10
55,332.00
900.00
200.00
45,761.69
882.00
482.37
9,570.31
18.00
-282.37
2,964.00
300.00
80.00
2,665.50
None
None
298.50
300.00
80.00
3.600.00
2.500.00
900.00
2,400.00
2,424.35
899.90
1,200.00
75.65
.10
3,000.00
792.98
2,207.07
200.00
2,000.00
9.74
1,167.52
190.26
882.48
300.00
1,000.00
200.00
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923.29
152.90
300.00
76.71
47.10
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53.07
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Sure—You're H&ppy!
This is a momentous occasion in your life!
And we’re happy to extend to you our con-
gratulations. May you enjoy a full measure
of success In any trade or vocation you may
choose to enter.
WOFFORD’S GROCERY
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wofford
622 N. Main Phone 861
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL
DAYS ARE NOW OVER
Yes, it's time to roll up your sleeves and tackle the
bigger problems ahead.
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We are confident if you persevere in the same -spirit
that has marked your high school careers nothing
can stop you. "
CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIORS
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Montgomery, Arval. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 22, 1947, newspaper, May 22, 1947; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth528464/m1/6/?rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shamrock Public Library.