The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 12, 1937 Page: 4 of 8
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THE ROCKDALE REPORTER, ThunwUy Ait*ml 12, 1917
Society
Clubs
MISS IRMA DUNNINGTON, EDITOR TELEPHONE 107
Local Newsfl
“Who’s Who in the
Scrap Book Club,”
Bv Mrs. Sessions
♦
♦
♦
*|Dr. and Mrs. Barkley IMiss Lucille Camp
brief lqcal news ♦ Are Hosts Friday to And Ben Parrish
t Ye Merie Wives Club M/arried Yesterday
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦,Youngsters Enjoy
♦ with the churches ♦ Friday Night Part
J + ♦ ♦ ♦ _ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ At Weed Home
The fnllnwlmr "Who’# Who in the Mb* Virfglnla Hale l» vixlting friends nr an^ ^ x S Barkley were ho*U As The Reporter goey to pn\« the |
j;,iltPl °£?j™CMbE!££. ln ICeren*’ L>aIlas and Ft. Worth. i Friday to Ye Merrie Wives Club when | news comes of the marriage of Mias
......’’ contract waa the
and
Baptist Church
^ cl &cn * * aa
xr ,dS"^ t-vs. “
hi>r/ liv 1 u,i ki 11 it t ri.mlMMt i»t the infm- 1 *"' III a »K la unu MyU mu S /mini K ivr the flora' touch to the tn» n'aee i».f. fh«» PhrlsUan /»hnrv.h m ! \lT l* arlll hiivo a.1
lovely rooms.
The Pan-American theme was fea-
Burnett, turwj in score cards and other game
accessories which were brought by the
hen by ]>opulai request ot the mem
bers of the Hrrap IV>ok GMub:
Joe Charles Burnett of Kaat Texas,
visited his mother, Mr- J H
here last week
Who's Who in Thr Scrap Book
('tub Today
We’re all who's who in our opinion
we’ll aay.
But to make sure lets take It Alpha-
betically and see
Each of you listen and do what you
can to help me
Barkley— , k
First comes our loved member Alice
Graves It.,
»S<i llth-Mnne and bright, such a good
member Is she.
Cooke—
Leona is not last in the race for the
goal.
Big hearted, whole hearted, her value
untold.
It . w «tnc s of countenance grace, held and Mr. Clyde Franklin
and manner i , . ,, . ,, a . . ,
Will win in thi.' race. Edna wdl surely Malcolm A Green let Sunday on tils
take the banner vacation which will take him to points
Fnuiklyn 'in Texas. New Mexico, and Colorado.
Nexi me-. Julia, so thoughtful al- j
ways
;,z r, r;“ ™ s!c vrlcSirS.’SS
Company plant Phone 100 «|drftWn WOrk Second high score was
Mr and Mrs T R Lorenz left la*t held by Mr. and Mr.s Clyde Franklin
for a two-week, vacatlno to i The prize was a linen towel In Pan-
points in Oklahoma I American print
, .. .1 Refreshments served were ice cream
Mi, Lois Dyer of Houston vkited aRJftll food and carime, calte
her parents Mr and Mrs J E Dyer.
in Rockdale the past week end. I
I Mr Roy Humphreys of Beaumont,
Mi Walter Skinner, ot Electra, was - was a week end visitor in the homes
a gin.-t la t week of Mr. H H Cof- of her brothers, A C. and E H Bal-
horn of thLs city, and Bill Balhorn or
Cameron.
tng place at the Christian church at We will have all of our services Sun-
♦San Antonio at high noon. Wednesday day The pastor will preach both
\ug 11 Immediately after the cere morning and evening Everyone la
inony they left for Mexico City, and j invited to all of the services,
after September 1st. will be at home at j L E STRICKLAND. Pastor.
Overton, Texas
This marriage is the culmination of a ' Christian Church
romance of University days The j Sunday School 10 a. m , preaching
•harming bride us the daughter of Mr at 11 a m. Evening service 8 15 p. m
and Mrs W H Camp of San Gabriel H. E. CRONE. Pastor.
She is a graduate of the Yoe High
School of Cameron and of the Uni-
versity of Texas, anil Ls well known
ind loved in Rockdale Hie groom Is
the youngest on of Mr and Mr M
C Parrish of Austin, Texas
This popular couple have hosts of
friends in Milam county whose con-
gratulations and good wishes go with
them.
With g. «Hi deeds . lie fills every one of
her days
Franklin
Then comes Annie Mae, so pretty, so
: wcet,
With her \*ml li uni beauty always so
neat.
Isaacs
iHixih us Annie i tic so tried and so
true,
Somehow me thinks it maybe she’s
”\vl;0.”
I.oowen; loin- -
In mental rapacity^ and culinary art.
Is-nu Mauds foremost with hand and
w'ith iv art.
Lone.moor-
Tnen comes Bessie Longmoor another
dear friend,
We can't do without her, she must
stay to tiu1 end.
Nelson .. ,
Now our Honored President Mattie
Nelson, who. in a. measure us new.
I; may he she’ll win from old mem-
bers. ' the who "
New t on
Me new sec Anne Newton so splen-
did is she,
She's when, she's where she's who,''
It, may be
E 11 Bn bps
As n<-.es.s iitnc ever can equ tl nr
’ Mill,*
I! he should 'be ’'who'' no ollvr can
win.
Quinlan
Z KM lose souc, Cob met Thursday
your tool afternoon with Mrs. R. L. Orr as gra-
Sossiotns — | clous hostess. Tables for games of
N») one like Ruin so good to the sick, | Forty-two were placed ln rooms that
attruetlvely decorated In choice
Mrs Potter Smith and daughter,
Miss Rosalie Smith, who have been
Mrs L. A Zimmer and daughters, • spending some lime with their par-
Dolly and Louise, have returned from (ents and grandparents, Mr and Mrs
a week's visit 1n San Antonio W H Marshall, have returned to
, . „ ; their home in Montgomery.
Mr and Mrs A Lavvorn and chll- j _ _
dren and L. A Zimmer, spent Sun-
day m San Antonio.
Typewriter naoons. raroon st****
paper and second Gherts Get them a'
r.if Reporter V
ON DISPLAY AT DALLAS
I Mrs Leonat 1 Isaacs. B Lsaae.s, Mrs.
i K. Isaacs and son. B K. Jr, of Ft-' -
w:r:::: modern gas appliances
Bertie Lee Dobb and Miss Nora Bil-
llngley of Dallas, were week end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. A Rial j --
i Latest modern gas appliances and
Mr and Mrs. Harvey Deaton and conveniences for Texas people are on
son, Harvey Jr., were Sunday visitors dLsplay at an exhibit sponsored by the
with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Balhorn and Lone atar Cras system at the Greater
her mother, Mrs Walter Harris. i Texas and Pan American Exposition in
Horace Pruett, wife and daughter, Dallas Featuring cooking appliances,
Oorotliv. and Nellie Ofay Lehman. »»!«•»«*! »ater heatmg. retrl-
,.... j Nellie Grav’s ’ ceratlon, air conditioning, and indus-
of Illinois 'trial uses of gas., the exhibit shows how
__ * j the gas industry Ls bringing Improved
| service to consumers.
Sans Souci Club Covering 16.000 square feet in a wing
visiting Horace's
brother. T Pruett,
Happy Hour Club
Meets Thursday
At Fieseler Home
Thursday afternoon Mrs. H L.
Fieseler entertained the Happy Hour
Bridge Club and a number of invited
guests. Bowis oi purple verbena graced
the room In which the games were
played.
Club high score was held by Mrs.
Derwood Moore. She was awarded a
growing fern. A piece of Pyrex ware
went to Mrs. Ben Fieseler for guest
score, and as special out of town guest.
Mrs. Ira Smith of Hearne was present-
ed a growing fern
Frosted lime, sandwiches and cakes
were served
BaptKt W M. U.
The W. M U. of the Baptist church
will meet Monday afternoon at 3
o’clock at the church for a Missionary
program. AU members are urged to
attend.
Peace Lutheran Church
Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Rockdale
Sunday School 9:30 a m
English services 10:30 a. m.
Sharp
Sunday School 7:30 p. m,
English services 8:30 p. m
OTTO R. SC HA WE, Pastor.
Episcopal Church
Service Sunday morning at 10:30 ‘
o'clock
J. P. LOVE. Minister ln charge.
Jerry Weed entertained
• mi «m «• 13%—- -4 _ .
r v •vtaw * **um IllgXi;
1 C‘r"Ad 0{
ment to her cousin, Maria:. \\,
Corpus Christi, who ha^ »>,
ing some time in the hom-
-‘Pend-
All kinds of games were : 0,
the large and attractive b . dc . , “
refreshments of lemonade .
and cookies were served
Mrs. Lou Carmack returned to her
home at Wingate Monday after a two
month's vLsit in the home of her
brother, Bud Cay-wood, ln Rockdale.
Meets Thursday
With Mrs. Orr
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Goodson have re-
turned to their home in Breckenrldge.
...........D.T€xas• after viaitln8: their parents, Mr
i of the Varied Industries building, the and Mrs> J- T- Pructt-
them so quick
St'&slon.s, Dr.—
The next one is ine, I’m neither who,
what nor where,
Put when the club roll is called always
I'm thankful I’m there.
Strieker—
My neighbor, so modest, so good and
d<> true.
It. will be a wonder, if she's not voted
the "Who."
Turner—
Roberta will always be close to the
front,
Whoever beats her will do a Marathon
stunt.
Wallis—
If love and affection will win in "who’s
who,"
Then Lottie Simms Wallis has no
more to do.
Van do Venter-
11 "who's who" should say that May
Van has wen.
All would say gladly ‘Us well—and well
done.
Now wh<' can name who mongst stars
of such beauty
Tho' I have been told that this is my
duty.
Then list! I will tell you who Is who’s
name.
And If ’tis not you, I'm surely not to
bin me.
ThLs club but one, for you and for me,
Oiw fnr «wh each for one. as VOU
plainly can see.
Then each one is "Who" and "Who"
Ls each one,
Together, united, all shine as the sun,
J\ily 1st, 1935—Jessie Clark Sessions.
were
midsummer blossoms.
Varicolored trays were given as table
trophies and went to Mrs. Ester Quin-
lan. Mrs. I P. Sessions. Mrs. T. S.
Barkley and Mrs. Nina Ryan. Leal
shaped frosted" glass nappies were the
individual favors presented each guest
An ice course was served at the close
of games.
:in>ti k a 1 r eoTKlltlonpid by tras and af-
fords a cool place for relaxation for
Exj>ositlon visitors. The exhibit houses
a comfortable auditorium which has
a seating capacity of 250. The stage is
equipped with a model gas kitchen.
A daily feature is a free cooking de-
monstration given on the auditorium
stage by Miss Albertlne Berry, home
economics director for the Lone Star
Gas System. Miss Berry prcpaires a
complete meal for a family.
In addition to sponsoring this ex-
hibit, Lone Star System also fur-
nishes as a hospitality center for wo-
men visitors at the Exposition the Pan
American Hostess House.
Mrs J. W. McLeod, of
visiting Mrs. A. A. Of field.
Elgin, is
Methodist Church
Last Sunday started well with Rev
J. D. Weaver of Wheelock, preaching
at the morning service to the delight
of the fine audience present.
Tire Church School was fairly well
attended. Mr. Leon Albrecht, superin-
tendent of the adult division, was the
acting general superintendent.
The pastor closed a successful revl- 1
val at the Gause Methodist church last'
Sunday night, and Ls conducting a re- j
vival in the Pleasant Hill church dur-
ing this week. Pray for us.
D. E. SNELLER, Pastor.
Mrs .Bud Caywood went to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Miles, near j
Hillsboro, Monday for a visit. Mrs. |
Miles is recuperating at her home after i
a recent operation in a Hillsboro hos-
pital.
DIXIE
THEATRE
Where Koekdme is entertained
Friday, Aug. 13—
MARKED WOMAN
Bette Davis
BARGAIN PRICE 10c
- 15c
Saturday, Aug. 14—
BUCK JONES
LEFT HANDED LAW
Alav, Oswald in nu. iiuuv-
of Magic.” And Popeye in
“Paneless Window Washer
Sun-Mon., Aug 15-16—
BETWEEN TWO
WOMEN
Franchot Tone-
Maureen O’Sullivan
Also Selected Short Subjects
Tues-Wed., Aug. 17-18—
A DAY AT THE RACES
Marx Brothers-Allan Jones
Maureen O'Sullivan
Abio Short Subjects
H ■ m m »ni m ........... mmm m m
SPECIALS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
F\ill Pack Standard
Tomatoes
4 r 25c
Buy It At
STRICKER
VARIETY STORE
Mand save**
R. V. Bland of Rockdale and Mias
Priscilla Yoakum of Houston were mar-
ried at the home fo Elder Dan Bounds
in Rockdale last Friday afternoon. The
couple will make their home in Rock
dale, Elder Bounds'said
More and more people are turning to
Rockdale Ice Company Ice. Made in
Rockdale. You'll like our service as
well as our product. Rockdale Ice
Company, phone 100. tf.
SATISFACTION
IN SHOE
REPAIR
HARDIES
ELECTRIC SHOE SH«r
Osrol
Hardie
PINEAPPLE
10c
A. ifc P. Brand
Crushed
14-oz.
can
Mild and Mellow
EIGHT O'CLOCK
COFFEE
Bologna 2 «*
25c
Boaster Smoked
Bacon »>
27c
Colorado
Potatoes 10 «».
21c
CALIFORNIA LETTUCE, 2 for 9c
California
SEEDLESS GRAPES, lb.
9c
GREEN BEANS, lb. ..........
10c
YELLOW ONIONS. 3 lbs.
10c
Colorado
CARROTS, 2 bunches
15c
A. & IV Fancy Sliced
PINEAPPLE. No. 2».> can
18c
A. & P. Bartlett
PEARS, No. 2‘o can
18c
A. & P. Peeled
APRICOTS. No. 1 can
11c
NECTAR TEA. » *-lb. pkg.
15c
WHEATIES. 2 pkgs.......
23c
SILVER DUST
13c
i»c
Toilet Tissue
WALDORF,
Standard Stringless
GREEN
BEANS
4 IV 25c
A. <fc P. Family
SPINACH
3 ST 25c
Whitehouse
MILK
O Tall or 6
O baby cans
19c
A. <fe P. Sliced
or Halves
PEACHES
15c
No. 2'
can
Straw Hats ......................15c, 25c and 50c
Cotton Weight Books ................5 cand 10c
Pencils, 5 for 10c and ................2 for 5c
Men’s Undershirts ....................15c and 25c
Men’s Shorts ............................19c and 25c
Men’s and Boys Suspenders ..................25c
Smoking Pipes ..........................10c and 25c
Bill Folds ...................10c, 15c, 25c and 50c
Coin Purses ....................................5c to 25c
Men’s Short Sox ......................15c and 25c
Tennis Shoes .....................65c to 85c
New House Shoes, for men and
women ..............................39c to $1.00
Oil Cloth, the yard only ........................25c
Window Shades ........................10c to $1.00
Lamps ..........................................50c to 1.00
Lanterns ..................................$1.00 to 1.25
New Stock of Alladin Lamps ............$4.95
New Buttons, card ................................10c
Brilliantine ................................10c and 15c
Stop, the sure deodorant ........................10c
Berksire hose for Ladies. Sheerness
combined with wear, knee or
full length ............ 79c and S 1.00
Join our hos<» club. You buy 12 pair and
get one pair free.
New children’s anklets ..........................^
Fresh Supply of Faint .............10c and 25c
Ladies Panties. Botton seam will not
show through thin dresses, only 25c
Seif sealing lids, dozen ...........................^
Self Sealing Caps, dozen .................
v
Jar Rubbers, dozen .........................
Pint Fruit Jars, dozen.........................^
Quart Fruit Jars, dozen .....................<oC
Quilting Cotton ........................and ‘ '
1
Transfer Patterns, each ....................
All colors in Dytint, pkg................. " 1
1 (V
10 Razor Blades for ...................
Mum ............................................1(>C and *5c
White Shoe Polish
Ann Page Apple
SAUCE
3 25c
Saturday Specials
Grey Enameled Dipper
Lamp Chimneys, 2 for
Brass Wash Board ........
59c House Shoes ............
4 rolls
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 12, 1937, newspaper, August 12, 1937; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth694292/m1/4/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.