The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 25, 1952 Page: 6 of 28
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Ai the lights of the
Holiday Scaion beam bright and
glorious, we wish all of our
friends and patrons a full measure
of joy and happiness for
Christmas and the New Year.
LEWIS
INSURANCE AGENCY
Rockdale
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will save the added penalty that will be imposed if you delay until after
January 31.
City of Rockdple
N. E. Alford. City Secretary and Manifer
• — ROCKDALE (Tex., REPORTER December 25. 1952
1952 Yuletide Season is One
Of Liveliest On Record Here
By IRMA DUNN1NGTON
Society Editor
The round of Yuletide festivities continued to take the
day and wc believe that the 19511 holiday season for Rockdale
will go on record as bring the liveliest and one filled with the
greatest number of social events in many years.
Tomorrow dawns Christmas Day, and to all of you we say,
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Folks
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Mrs. W. H. Orr Holds
Yule Open House
Saturday Afternoon
Thursday Reading
Club in Christmas
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Party at Camps «oJ
The open-house held Saturday The ranch home of Mrs W w n°ua|1pvirin* roon>
by Mr» W. H. Orr wai one of tin- Camp, Jr. was the scene'of the banked u?!* pSM
outstanding holiday affairs and a Christmas party for the Thursday graceful „ the ***** of 7v,J
large conttngenl of ladies called Reading Club last week y silver trim **" gfci
du. au: the laU afternoon hours. j From the front door on through Hero ,ornan^‘
The entire house, inside and out, the home a holiday atmosphere served h..ff . ma*
; was suggestive of the Christmas prevailed. In the living room Uni John T hII? ^shio« win?
1 spirit to all. The decorative motif were Yule lugs burning in the tin- ‘ng eoffeo Ub
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Christmas Party
For W.S.C.S. Held
At Cooke Home
Thursday nu:ht the Christmas
party for' Circle 2, WSCS, St.
John’s Methodist church, was held
with Mrs W. H. Cooke who had as
cohostesses Mesdames F. W Bran-
don. J. H. Bauch, J. 1.. Forbis,
Robert A. Haley, W F. Saage, and
George Bredt.
The traditional Yule colors of
red. and green were accented in
decorations. Red carnations were
in the living room and magnolia
foliage with red berries were on
the mantel and about the fire-
place. The white Christmas tree
had colorful trim.
The feature story. "A Miserable
Merry Christmas," taken from the
autobiography of Lincoln Steffens
was narrated by Mrs. Roy O. Hoag.
Then came the excitement of re-
ceiving exchange of gifts among
members, after which the group
were served a seasonal refreshment
plate and coflee in the dining
room.
Attractively centered with an
arrangement of red carnations,
white stock and greenery, the table
was laid in w’hite with silver and
crystal appointments. Red candles
in silver holders gave illumina-
tion.
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variety of papers, sizes, colors and
packaging, including informais
and notes in colors. r.Ionogrammed
if you desire. The Reporter Office.
’Several Hundred
Attend Open House
At the Coffields
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Coffield’s
j annual open-house Sunday night
; was attended by several hundred
guests, many of whom were from
adjoining towns and also cities in
Central Texas. Their son, C. H.
Coffield, of Houston, received with
I them.
Hurricane lamps, burning red
( indies, lined either side of front
.valk and lighted the way to en-
trance of house.
With magical sparkle and glitter
the decorative setting in home was
ikened to a Christmas wonderland.
I.aryc? white chrysanthemums were
liv'd in the hall banked in a pedes-
tal urn at base of the winding
stairway. A modernized arrange-
ment of red carnations was placed
on the console table.
The living room mantel featured
a Christmas scene and was bedeck-
ed with foliage dusted in silver
and blue glitter. A styrofoam snow
man stood to center of the scene.
Mammoth white chrysanthe-
mums were massed in a silver
pedestal urn in the room, and deep-
bowled red Delight roses were on
the piano in the music alcove
where background music was play-
ed throughout the evening. A
stylized white Christmas tree stood
near by. In the den deco followed
a modernistic trend.
The dining room presented a
glamorous picture accented in pink
and silver. Complimentary to the
I in the spacious living room em
phasized the soft tones of pink1 greenery gave an effective side
• that blended with the furnishings 1 deco, and a container of Christmas
I and mellow draperies. I cards was arranged on the mantel
A glistening pink Christmas tree Here and there about tac rCwtus
i at one of room stood silhouetted ,‘"u* 1 “
against the drawn windows. On
I tne coffee table was a lovely low
’mass of pink and orchid Kramer
Chrysanthemums that were em- As the members responded to
• be Dished with ornamental balls re- roll call they told of Christmas urt
fleeting the same tones. Pink Ml*. H. G. Perry was presented
azaleas Were on the piano. j in the reading of “Why the Chimes
The long refreshment table in ! Rang.” the popular and much loved
dining room, with cover of Italian story by Alden> and Mrg M M
were lighted candles and small
tree-shaped ornaments, stylized
with varicolored balls placed at
vantage points.
THE ROCKDALE REPORTER
AND MESSENGER
W. H. Cooke
Frank Bonura
Henry Tyler
Editor and Publisher
News Editor
Advertising Manager
Entered as second ciass matter July 19. 1902. at the post office at Rockdale, Texas,
under the Act of March 3, 1887. Published every Thursday.
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sheer cloth of pink the Ion" table was a beautiful arrangement of tall FjironPr IQ Oi VPn
was centered with a huge and ar- - 1 candles and silvered green 1 vJJlvfcJll
tistic arrangement of long stemmed foliage adorned with bight colored FOF Employ©GS of
pink carnations, gracefully massed balls. A similar arrangement of red y j rr q,
in a wide silver bowl, and com- candles with silvered greenery IViGriailGy otOrGS
bined with lemon foliage dusted in and red berries was on the piano.;
pink snow and silver glitter. Silver i ne Christmas tree in the living A gracious courtPs>' extended
candelabra held lighted pink tapers room was gaily decorated and its ,t0 . ° ernPloyees °f
and other appointments were in | brightness added to the merriment ». afrey stores, was a turkey
the party. dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. L.
The guests joined in playing C. Mehaffey at their home.
silver. Candelabra and candles in of the party,
silver and pink were placed about
the room.
Presiding at the silver eag-nog
bowl, that was encircled with nat-
ural holly was Mrs. John T. Rich-
several Christmas games before re-
For the occasion the home was
freshments of pecan pie and coffee brilliantly adorned with multi-
were served. Plate favors were, coI.oret| balls- red indies and pot-
---------„ ---------------- -------- tiny red candles, glowing beside | tcc* poinsettia. The effective back
ards and Mrs. C. W. Moehring. a sprig of green cedar in a Rroun‘| °* greenery was of pine
Others assisting the hostess during i nest of white florists snow. The benches and natural holly, to-
the evening were Mrs. W. P. Ho- climax of the evening came when a gt t ei WI,h a gaily trimmed
gan, Mrs. C. B. Sessions and Mrs. knock was heard at the door and I Christmas tree.
Anna Maie Perry, all in formal to the great surprise of the guests , c* “inner was served buffet
dress. j Santa Claus was admitted with his f*',e t0***e seated at small
Miss Betty Elizardi of Houston, well-filled pack and presented • t£,b'es placed about the rooms, that
was also a member of the house each one with an appropriate gift. decorated with ornarr.cnta.
party.
cutwork design, was highlighted
with a centerpiece typical of the
Christmastide. The picturesque ar-
rangement was of red carnations
and Oregon holly, interspersed
with small white jingle bells, and
j about the base white reindeer
peeked from the glossy holly,
seemingly coming from out a for-
est. Red tapers in silver candel-
abra completed the setting.
Presiding at the punch service
were Mrs. Charles W. Moehring
and Mrs. Anna Mule Perry. Fur-
ther assisting the hostess in receiv-
ing and serving were Mrs. Joseph
Junget, Mrs. Holmes Semken, Janis
Orr, and Mrs. Wilkes of San Mar-
cos, sister of the hostess.
• * *
Mrs. M. M. Camp
Is Hostess at
Morning Coffee
The morning coffee given by
Mrs. M M Comp at her San Gab
riel ranch home Tuesday was one 1
of the most attractive social hap- 1
pollings on the holiday calendar, j
Being welcomed by the hostess, j
the guests entered the living room :
where a shapely gieen Christmas
j tree stood festooned in icicles, its |
j myriad of multihued lights adding
a touch of real beauty with their l
sparkle and glistening appearance j
as they glowed through the boughs. I
A Yule scene was on the mantel i
and poinsettia, candles, holiday I
greenery and red berries gave
added charm to the surroundings. ;
The table for the coffee was
outstanding. Laid in cloth of green
lace, the center decoration was of
crimson carnations and lacy:
plumosus studded with slender’
flame-tipped miniature candles,
their light giving the effect of J
twinkling fireflies. Flanking the j
i arrangement were silver candel- I
I abra holding red candles.
I Mrs. Ike Camp presided at the
• silver coffee service and others
' assisting the hostess were Mrs. W.
H. Camp. Jr., Mrs. L. B. Neubert,
Jits. St-m P. Peebles and Mrs.
j oiity b. Mitchell.
and b*rrle, tonned L*?
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May we extend to you
, our very test wishes
for a Holiday Season rich
in happiness and joy.
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Christmas Party
At CockrGll Horn©
Friday Evening
! Jh°se attending included Mr. t jn tbe ganta game played after |--
| and Mrs. P. L Hartsock, Mr. and dinner Mrs Bill Alford won a C HRISTMAS IN EUROPE
Mrs. Jim Bales Mr. and Mr*, j poinsettia as
Lyman Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Don The evening wa> one of inform_
Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas; aUt with the real holiday spirit
Early, Mrs. Roy Hoag, Mr. Ben ' ilinc
Caple, Mr. Barrett Oliver, Mr. and | * * *
Mrs. B. D. Cockrell and Mr. and
Mrs. John Holder.
Store Personnel
Dinner Guests at
Q. W. Joiner Home
Mrs. E. B. Vanmeter
| Christmas Hostess
I Sew and Sew Club
Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Cockrell and
Mr. and Mrs. John Holder enter-
tained personnel of the Alcoa elec- J
trical engineering department and
their families with a Christmas
party last Friday night at the AX.1AAA1',=;A | Among the many enjoyable en-
Cockrell home. , Q, Vv . Join©F Home i tertainment* listed at this happy
The home was festive with de- I season was the Christmas party of
corations in keping with the season j Monday evening as a holiday the Sew and Sew Club with Mrs.
i ,.e centerpiece on the dining table [courtesy to the personnel employ- E. B. Vanmeter as hostess on Tues-
ied at the Mafair store, Mr. and day. Decorations of poinsettias
! Mrs. Q. W. Joiner entertained with and a Christmas tree with tradi-
|a turkey dinner at their home, tional trimming provided a pretty
Seasonal decorations prevailed, setting to the rooms where the
| with a colorful Christmas tree the merry guests were received,
predominating feature. Poinsettia The refreshing Christmas story
and greenery formed the pretty
center piece for the table which
was laden with many delectable
dishes that were served buffet
fashion.
After dinner the guests lingered
to enjoy an hour of television.
Greetings from the James E.
Wilsons now in Ixmdon, tell of the
charm of the Christmas season in
the old World. Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
son and daughters, Judith and
Elizabeth have been in Europe
since Jtlly visiting in Holland,
Germany, France, Switzerland and
England and expect to return lu
the states in about two months.
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of the “Littlest Angel.’’ was told
by Mrs. C. M. Sessions, and making
the afternoon complete carols
were sung.
A feature of party was in dis-
tributing the exchange gifts which
is an annual custom of the club
members. The hostess remember-
ed each with a box of pen-note
stationery.
A tempting holiday refreshment
Thone 5838 today or come by. tf plate was served.
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but one wish for you
this Christmas — that it be better
4 than any you’ve ever had before.
A Happy Holiday to all
of our friends!
(Hay your happiness
this Christmas be in tune
with the joyful spirit of
the season. And may you
retain this good cheer
throughout the New Year.
RED SMITH S PLACE
1^riendship ... a precious possession
the year ’round is especially appreciated
at Christmastime. To our many loyal
friends we wish a Very Merry Christmas
and a New Year filled with happiness.
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 25, 1952, newspaper, December 25, 1952; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth693921/m1/6/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.