The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 1953 Page: 4 of 24
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MRS. Mil l. IIW RROIT.Y PRESENTS
Ml OHM’S l\ CHRIST Ml If,
Music students of Mis Millard
Brown were presented in a Christ-
mas musical at her home Tuesday
night when i a rents of the group
were guests
Mrs Brown prefaced the im-
pressive program in the following
de sertation
Christmas is a beautiful word
It takes one's mind back to history
-Minn years1 it stirs memories of
happy reunions, and arouses ques-
tions concerning the future. It is
a word so profound no author has
ever exhausted the subject; no
poet eulogized it to completion; no
song carried tlie fullness of its
meaning, and no music fully ex-
ecuted it’s beauty. Tonight we will
‘use some of these means to
praising God, and saying. Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will to men." Vocal
llark the Herald Angels Sing.
Joann Blackmon.
The silence of the first Christ-
mas night was broken by the
angelic choir, as they stoo|jed to
the earth to sing their message
Plano
rWnt'
Midnight
It Came Upon
•Tnyre Williams
The invitation of Christmas is
"Come and Worship; worship
The Reporter Woman’s Page
December 17, 19S3
Miss Irma Dunnirtgton, Society Editor — Telephone 5926
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Christ, the new bom King." Piano:
Angels from the Realms of Glory,
Joann Blackmon.
The universalness of Christinas
lies in the fact that humble sln*p-
_ j erds were included by the hoaven-
tell the "Olo, old storv that never Mi' messengers. I he First Noel the
ows Old." She then presented «i»Kols did say was to certain poor
'.!.'■ nl with, the following I shepherds in field as they lay. At -
cord i on: First Noel, Barbara
gro
paragraphed story;
The setting for Christmas is*
night. A calm, silent night in which
event took place that changed
tlie destinies of men and nations.”
Piano: Silent Night, Dorothy
Springer.
Roberts.
The joy of Christinas is com-
pleted in the knowledge that “The
Lord is Come.” Let every heart
prepare him room, who found no
room at the Inn. Piano: Joy to the
An obscure town in a remote World, Helen Arnold.
country was made famous for ull
times to come, that night. “And
thou Bethlehem, in the land of
Juda. are not the least among the
Princes of Juda: for out of Thee
sliall come a governor, that shall
rule My people Israel.” Piano: O
Little Town of Bethlehem, Mario
Arnold.
The subject of Christmas is a
tiny object asleep on the hay; the
fulfillment of. the prot-hecy, “Be-
hold a virgin hall bear a son, and
call His name Emmanuel,” which
is “God with us". Vocal: Lullaby,
manger. Laura Lee Arnold.
The sign of Christmas is humili-
ty. "And this shall be a sign unto
you; ye shall find the babe wrap-
ped in swaddiing clothes, lying
in a manger." Piano: Away in u
manger. Laura Leo.
The symbol of Christmas is the
star. "And lo, the Star, which they
saw in the Fast went before them,
till it cam and stood over where
the young child was." Oh star that
leads to God above, whose rays
are peace, and joy and love; watch
e’er us still till life hath ceased;
Beam on bright star, sweet
Bethlehem tar." Piano; Star of the
East. Mary Ann Tunnell.
The song of Christmas is “Glory
to God. and on earth peace. "And
suddenly there was with the angels
The custom of Christmas is gift
giving, in remembrance of the
greatest Gift ever given, and
beautifully portrayed by thtc gifts
of the Magi. Vocal chorus by Group
We Three Kings of Orient.
The purpose of Christmas was to
institute the state of “Peace on
Earth, Good Will to Men," which
state has been challenged through
the ages by adverse men and
spirits. Piano: I Heard the Bells
on Christmas Day, Sara Todd.
The challenge of Christmas is
a personal one to every person who
has lived, is now living, or will
ever live in the future. “Oh, come
all ye Faithful. Come, let us adore
Christmas St em*
Igain Featured
At Floyd Home
Mrs. R. H F loyd, in keeping wunj
an annual custom, has arranged a
Christmas scene in her home,
“Hallowed Fie Thy Name" She.
will hold open house from Decem-
ber 22 through New Year’s Day
and anyone who wishes to view the
scene will be welcome.
For the past several years Mrs
Floyd has set up a picturesque
scene that varies in themes Thcr-z
have been a source of pleasure to
not only herself and her husband,
but to others outside the home.
Last year close to four hundred
persons called at the Floyd home
to enjoy the interesting set-up.
Pre-Christmas
Open House is
Social Eveni
11 omen's Society of
Lutheran Church
Lnjoys Yule Party
Wednesday of last week tin*
W. M S. of Peace Lutheran
Church met in regular monthly
session aftei which their annual
Christmas party was held in the
church parlors. There were forty-
five members and eight visitors
attending.
For the devotional, Mrs. Harry
Do. ; gave the Scripture reading
John 3:1(1 and offered prayer.
The topic, The Way of Love;
F'rom, God to Man, was cov ered by
A playlet, “Babe of Christmas,”
presented by Mrs. Paul Wenzel
a multitude of P.e heavenly hosts 1 suntheinums.
Him, Christ the Ix>rd. Vocal duet:,., . , .
M..rie A:.-.old M..:> Ami Tun Mr»- ^nmc Mae Hawkins
nell.
Following the program exchange
gifts were distributed from the
Christmas tree to music students
of Mrs. Brown.
The tree was unusually pretty
with it’s silvered trimming, orna-
mental balls and varihuel lights.
Red roses and baskets of white
chrysanthemums decorated the
rooms.
In the dining room refreshments
were served buffet fashion from a
lace covered tabLe that was cen-
tered with an arrangement of red
roses and white pom-pom chry-
Mrs. H. J. Stone is
Hostess to Fidel is
Christmas Dinner
The Fidel is C’l ■ of the Baptist
Sunday school met at the homo of
Mr. and Mrs. 11. J. Stone for their
annual covered dish Christmas
dinner party, Tuesday night.
The homo radiated an atmos-
phere of Yuletide in decorations
of red berries, real holly and
flowers.
The Christman tree in living
room was a picture of beauty,
scintilatlng in multicolored lights
and novelty ornaments An all-
white modernistic mmatiue tree,
and u plaque holding winter fruit,
berries and oak leaves in rich tones,
were on the buff"t in dining room.
Centering the white laid table
was a lovely arrangement of large
chrysanthemums with candles
lighted lo either side.
The dinner, made up of delect-
(,hristmas Program
Presented Milano
PTA Thursday
The Milano Parent-Teacher:,
Association met m regular ion
Thursday, December 3, enjoying
a Christmas program presented by
members of tho senior class.
Mrs. R. L. Mills, Sr., president,, Richard Doss
presided over a short business
meeting after which tho senior
program, directed by Mrs. Roberta
Bousing, was presented. The
Christmas theme was also carried
out in the decorations of the lovely
tea table from which cookies and
I uncli were served by tho seniors.
and Mrs. Richard Doss included
a number of Carols which were
sung by the entire group present.
While m business session the
members voted to contribute in
filling stockings for patients at
MeClosky Hospital.
Mrs. Louis Kraatz, thanked the
women for their co-operation in
the work of society during the
past year and then read the Execu-
tive Committee’s recommenda-
tions for the now year. Two mem-
bers were added to the roster,
Mrs. Charlie Doss and Mrs. J. A.
Stem.
Favorite hymns were sung to
honor the following on their birth-
days, Mosdames 10. Noack, Louis
i Kraatz, M. Beery, Mrs. Mattie
Wenzel.
F'or the social hour the rooms
were festive in red berried foli-
age and other seasonal decorations.
The mnual exchange of gifts
took place with much merriment,
and refreshments were served.
Hostesses were Mesdairves
Doss, Paul Wenzel, 11 K
Among the pre-Christmas hos-
pitalities calendared none have
t eti more delightful Hum the open
house given by Mrs Marvin ('.
Perry on Friday at her home in
Westwood.
From the front door, hung with
u large spruce wreath trimmed in
seasonal ornaments and red rib-
bon, on throughout the house
Christmas decorations prevailed.
Gracefully arranged at vantage
points in the long living room were
clusters of holly, candles of unique
design, and red berries, used in
striking effect.
On the buffet in dining end of
room an oblong box arrangement
of poinscttia and greenery was
flanked by red candles.
A damask cloth covered the table
which held a distinctive center
decoration of a large lighted snow-
ball candle that rested in a massed
wreath of holly stylized with min-
ature white reindeers, silver-frost-
ed Christmas bells, and berries.
Complementing the setting were
silver and crystal trays filled with
tea dainties in keeping with the
season. Pouring at the silver ser-
vices in alternating periods wore
Mrs. J D. Harper, Mrs. Holmes
Somken, Mrs. Ben Loewenstein,
Mrs It. R. Sugg, Mrs. Joseph Jun-
gct. Mrs. T. B. Ryan, Mrs, P. L.
11 art sock, Mrs. J. H. Johnston.
The sun room held a touch ol the
coming holidays with its decoration
of greenery and vivid poinsettia,
and on the coffee table was a
wreath centered with a snow ball
candle The ladles assisting the
hostess in receiving throughout the
afternoon were Mrs. L. L. Lowe,
Mrs. Hal Franklin, Mrs. Lyman
Harris, Mrs. E. It. Campbell, Mrs.
J. 11 Baugh, Mrs. Laurence War-
ren, Mrs. J. W. Hood, Mrs. J. B.
Newton, Mrs. Brice Crowe, Mrs.
Buttercups Honored
By Troop Leader
At Christmas Party
Troop 10 Butter Cups held their
ioimi1.ii mciuiiwi Tiipnilav Decem-
ber 15, at the Christiun Church
Recreation Hall With anxiety pre-
vailing, over a party to be held
at the home of Mrs. Jim Jones
that night, business matters were
quickly transacted and everyone
set out to enjoy the playing of
games.
At the party giv.cn by Mrs. Jones
gifts were exhanged and re-
freshments served.
Patsy Menu and Carolyn Young
won the prize in the Bingo games
played during the party.
Chat and Sew
Club Christmas
Meeting is Held
Wednesday morning members of
the Chat and Sew Club assembled
at the home of Mrs. Bill R.
Featherston tor their Christmas
meeting.
Yuletide decorations were fea-
tured in the rooms and the ex-
change of gifts, from a tree bright
in traditional trimmings, were
distributed
Later the club members and a
number of additional guests includ-
ing Mrs. Ruth Wallace. Mrs. Gert-
rude Hart and Mrs. Doris Pear-
son, went to the Las Vegas for a
luncheon in the private dining
room.
Rebecca Luckey
Is Honored On
First Birthday
A happy affair of Monday after-
noon, December 14, was the chil-
drens party given by Mrs D. C
Luckey, honoring her small daugh-
ter Rebecca on her first birthday.' by all
Donna Jean flays
Celebrates First
Birthday Monday
Little Donna Jean Hays cele-
brated her first birthday, Monday,
December 14, 1953, with a party
at the home ol' her great-grand-
mother, Mrs. Birdie WadUngton. |
Those present for the occasion j
I was her mother, Mrs. R F'.. Hays, |
! Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mullins, Mrs,
Birdie WadUngton, Mr. and Mrs
(' R Wadlingtnn and sons. Bennie
Earl and Lurry, Mr. and Mrs. Les-
ter WadUngton and sons, Gary and
Charles.
A nice dinner and birthday cake
with one candle on it was enjoyed
Walter Fischer's discussion of
“That the World May Know ."
This discussion completed the
Circle’s current study course.
The home was attractive in de-
corations of the Yuloliiki. Assisted
by Mrs. John M Weed, Jr., the
hostess served refreshments dur-
ing the social period of evening.
Brownie Troop No. 2
Exchange Gifts at
Wednesday Party
Brownie Troop No. 2 met with
their leaders, Mrs. Pauline Huey'
and Mrs. Betty Richards, Wednes-
day evening tor a Christmas party.
Gifts were exchanged and the
troop sang Christmas Carols. Ice
The party rooms were In decora-
tions of the season with a colorful
Christmas tree displaying 1 wink-
ling lights and gay trimmings be-
ing featured.
Little Rebecca received her
guests wearing a frock of blue vel-
vet. The children were entertain-
ed with a Christmas story and
music of Carols, later viewing the
Howdy Doody television program.
The small honoree opened her
birthday gifts as the children
grouted about her and excite-
ment ran high.
At the refireshmant hour all
eyes wandered to the table that
held the lovely birthday cake,
festooned in white embossing,
with a Santa Claus candle in
Christmas colors standing right
in middle of the confection. Rebec-
ca, all excited th::n blew out the
flame and the tots wen* served
ice-cream and cake, about the
table. Adults weer served in tho
living room. Christmas hats were
presented tin* children to don,
and additional favors were silver
frosted stockings filled with good-
ies.
The birthduy table held for de-
coration •> pink elephant with
dainty pink carnations draped in
tulle.
Mrs. Henry Tyler is at St.
Edward’s Hospital, Cameron, where
she is recuperating satisfactorily
following an appendectomy Tues-
day’ morning. Other patients at St.
Edward’s from Rockdale are Mrs.
W. S. Duke, Mrs, Jean Miller,
Eugene Grubbs, and Mrs. Mack
K«roid ......ssiXKiS
was discharged and returned to
his home Wednesday, and A. S.
Harwell, Sr. returned home last
Saturday after a ten-day stay in
the hospital. Miss Peggy Bounds
returned home Monday, following
an appendectomy on Thursday
of last week, and is now ill with
the flu.
Mrs. B. C. Blake, Mrs, 'Earl L.
Voscnmp. The hostess presented
all in house party with Christmas
corsages.
2G Brownies present.
It was reported that last week
tho troop made tree ornaments tor
decoration purposes.
BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS
Here and There — With People You Know
Harry
Clark,
Girl Scout Board
Meets With New
Director This Week
offered by O. If Gross.
After dinner Mrs A J. Jenkins
led the group in playing games
that were of a Christmas theme.
The class departed from their
annual custom of exchanging gifts,j January meeting,
able food*, dessert and coffee, was and instead, this year gave offer-
served buffet style, and the guests lings for the Mexican Mission of
were seated nt small tables plac- the church that will be built in the
ed about the rooms. Thanks was I near future.
Members of the Rockdale Girl
Scout Association met in the Rock
dale State Bank Director’s Room
with Mary Van Valkenburgh, new
field director who will direct the
Scouting program in Rockdale.
The association elected new of-
ficers for 1954 and announced that
they would be invested at tho
Patrick Henry was the only man
to decline appointment as Secre-
tary of State.
Visiting in the home of Mrs.
Herbert Yoakum is her daughter,
Mis, K.tlic Godwin.
Bobby Yoakum rcunained out of
school for the post two weeks due
to measles.
F'or His Christmas select a gift
fur his desk at The Reporter Office
Mr. and Mrs. George Dredt have
returned from a hunting trip to Del
Rio.
Mrs. R. A. Hairston and Mrs.
Jim Cook spent the weekend in
Austin with relatives.
Give Him a Brief Case for
Christmas. New shipment just in
ut The Reporter Office. It
Mrs, James F. Smith, of Amaril-
lo. visited from Thursday until
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs, A. S. Harwell, Sr., and other
relatives here, making thz? trip by
plane.
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Lee’s Studio
Pictured are Christmas Parade participants representing Helen’s Children’s
Shop. Reading from left to right, they are; Elaine Martin, Diane Weems,
Helen Noack (seated), Linda Dole Collins, Linda Lewis (seated), Mary Lane
Webb and Francine Turner (standing).
HELEN’S CHILDREN’S SHOP
NORTH MAIN STREET — ROCKDALE, TEXAS
Mrs. Leo Wallace, Sr., returned
Sunday from Houston where she
attended the funeral of Mr. W. L.
Turner, the father of Mrs. Jack
Wallace.
Mrs. J. D. Hibbets, of Oklahoma
City, came in this week to spend
the holidays with Mrs. Mamie
Caldwell.
F’uj Ciu istmus. Select a Bible at
The Reporter ofr*ce and have the
recipient’s name stamped in 22-k
geld Phone Sttl. it
Born, to Mr. nml Mi's. Edward
Jones, Saturday, December 12, a
G lbs, 1 oz baby girl, who has been
named Sheryl Faye,
Satne-day service on Christmas
card name imprinting for last
minute shoppers at The Reporter
Office.
Born, December 7 at Richards
Clinic and Hospital, to Mr. and
Mrs. Pete Keen, an 8 lbs 10 oz,
baby girl who has been named
Thana Grace.
A good team of artic sled dogs,
pushed by an expert driver, can
cover 100 miles
light load
in a day with a
The United States bought its
first military aircraft in 1919, six
years after the Wright Brothers
made the first airplane flight.
Colorado has 40 mountain peaks
over 14,000 feet high
Donna Jean received many nice
presents on her birthday.
ROCKDALE LODGE
NO. 414. A. F. It A. M.
Regular meeting night: First
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W. L. HALL, W. M.
L. J. ALBRECHT, Secretary
Mrs. Presnail Is
Hostess To
WSCS, Circle H
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Circle II WSCS of St. John’s!
Methodist church met Thursday!
night with Mrs. Homer Presnail |
as hostess ut her homo
A business ression preceded Mrs,
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Mrs. Ruth Mullens and
K E. Hay.: and daughter,
Mrs.
Dora
Jean Hays i„ visiting in Rockdale
in the home of their aunt Ida Cold-
iron.
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Mr, and Mrs. D. C. Luckey are
I the parents of a son. Randall
j Douglas, born December 15Lli, ut
I Richards Hospital-Clinic. The baby
I weighed 9 ps>uiid> niid >0 ounces.
He is tlv* grandson of Mrs. P. E.
Luckey and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Jackson.
|
| Miss Betsy Coale Clarke will ar-
I riv * in Dallas via plane Saturday
i from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
and will be met there by her par-
j ents Mr. and Mrs J. W. Clarke,
i uiul grandmother, Mrs. Frederick
S. Coale of this city. Miss Clarke,
I student of the University of North
| Carolina, will spend her two weeks
| Christmas vacation here with her
| parents.
Major A. S. Harwell, Jr., arrived
Thursday to visit his parents, Mr.
I and Mrs. A. S. Harwell, Sr., and
| other relatTves Here, Major Har-
| well, who has been stationed ln
I Korea for the past year, is now
visiting relatives in Sedalia, Miss-
ouri, and will return for a longer
vilst here be for.? reporting for re-
assignment at the end of his 30
day furlough.
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