Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 10, 1945 Page: 4 of 12
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Coleman County Chronicle, Coleman, Texas, May 10, 1845.
South Ward 8th
Grade Reception
At Country Club
The annual 8th grade reception
tar South Ward School was held at
khe Country Club Friday evening
Cron 8:30 to 13 o'clock. A color
Kheme of pink and white was fea-
tured In decorations for the club
rooms and the refreshment table.
of crepe paper in the
colors were arranged from
the chandeliers, windows and man-
tle. Pink roses. Money suckle and
Queen Anne lace added the floral
ante In the ball room, where danc-
ing provided the diversion.
The refreshment table was cen-
tered with pink and white sweet
peas and a pink and sliver banner
•f the school hung on the wall
above the table. Favors were pink
napkins, inscribed In white with
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CHURCH EVENTS
PARTIES
CLUBS
ocial A
ctivities
JHrt. R. A. Autry, Society Editor Phonoi 6901-4561
MMES. DUNCAN AND
HENDERSON ENTERTAIN
WITH BRIDGE PARTY.
Mrs. Ralph Duncan and Mrs.
Clyde Henderson were co-hostesses
Friday afternoon, when they enter -
Marvin Baueom Weds Conference Officer
Burkett Homemaking
Department Stages
Style Show
The Burkett School Homemaklng
Department, held a style show April (ained wn,h three tables of bridge at Class Isabel Clifton became the
Izabel Clifton
A wedding of interest to Coleman
people, took place April 25. In Rock-
ville. Md.. when Seaman Second
the home of Mrs. Henderson.
27, at 8:30 p. m. The program was
j as follows Song. "There are Styles, Spring flowers decorated the game
-orvnth w.wf sty. freshmen girls; modeling old J rooms At tea time a salad course
KUVl „ , t ta4K ’ fashion garments, members of the was serVed. Prizes were won by
Burkett Home Demonstration Club; ] Mrs j B Mcc0rd high, and Mrs.
songs, “When you and I were young ollle Oldeon. low Other guests
__ . , . „„ .. t . | Maggie, and "Silver Threads were Mines Errnest Brldwell, Her-
IH ! tssu ss
Z*T*tT... A I dress up garments, first class home Mary Wallace
making garments, freshmen girts
Fttday Night, May 4, 1945
Punch, cookie* and mints in the
chosen color motif were served dur-
©. Griffin, W H. Watson, and Er- !
MM Swann. Chaperones were Mr., ^ng „Brtng My thimble to
and MTs. Charles King, Mrs IlwHj Me," by freshman class, modeling
Newton, Misses Martha Marshall; 2nd year 3rd year and AHdreases, by ,
and Jimmie Richardson. | the sophomores, juniors and 4-H
j girls, respectively; awarding ribbons
KEBKKAII LODGE TO HAVE
INITIATION SERVICE FRIDAY , ^ Koenlg; model meeting, H D
EVENING | club..
Plans were made to hold an ini-
tiation next Friday evening, when Places were awarded as follows hi
members of the Rebekah Lodge held ! the second year homemaklng class
- regular meeting last Friday eye- ; on street dress, 1st, Frankie Mar-
ng at the I O. O. F. hall Mrs tinez; 2nd. Janie Baker. 3rd. Beulah
iwln Fowler, vice noble grand, pre-! Ann Tabor, 4th, Clydine Cason, 5th,
ted. Members of the Bangs Lodge | Lelia Edtngton
II be special guests. Third year homemaking class, on
Present for the meeting were afternoon dresses 1st Lelia Edlng-
™* Frank Brewer, C. B Mosley ton, 2nd. Bobble Watson, 3rd, Ruth
C. W Simpson. Edwm Fowler, Anna Gamer
Well*. Fannie Rich, Florence Beak- Following the show the chapter
ley, George Koenig, Gay Hipsher., enjoyed a slumber party - at the
John Candler. R B. Renfroe. Mr I homemakir.g cottage, which is an
Charles Cooper and Mr Gay Hip- annual event Those present were
1®*r | Janie Baker. Corene Hoover, Cly-
’ dene Cason. Leila Edtngton, Lavada
Edtngton, Bettle Marie Briggs; Mary
[ Edwards, Naomi Evans. Patsy Wat-
j son. Leta Mae Jennings and ttie
j teacher, Mrs. fcarl McQueen
MRS. CLYDE HENDERSON IS
ROUND ROBIN HOSTESS.
Mrs. Clyde Henderson named
members of the Round Robin Club
Supt Chambers; piano .solo. Merle j honor guests when she entertained
with three tables of bridge Thurs-
day afternoon Daisies and larkspur
decorated the home for the occasion.
At tea time the hostess served re-
freshments ‘
Score awards went to Mrs Eldon
Knox, high and Mrs Willie Camp-
bell. low. Present were club mem-
bers and the following. Mmes. Ben
Taylor, Gilford Scott, Oplin Saun-
ders," Gene Bronson.
bride of James Marvin Baueom, son
of Mr and Mrs. J. A. Baueom of
Coleman.
Rev. Cooper, Baptist minister,
read the double ring ceremony In
his home. Bill Smedley of Cole-
man and Rae Hollis were best man
and bride s maid.
The bride’s home was in Rhoan-
oke, Va., until she enlisted In the
Waves two and a half years ago,
Since that time she has been sta-
tioned at Washington, D. C.
Mr Baueom Is a graduate of
Coleman High School and was em-
ployed at the Coleman Flying
School, later he was with the
Flying School at Sweetwater and
left last November for Washington,
D. C., where he Is employed as a
mechanic at the National Air Port
there.
The couple will remain in Wash-
ington until the war Is won, when
they plan to come to Texas to make
their home.
DIXIE
FRIDAY • SATURDAY
THEY RE OWf to ROCK ROCKIES!
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RIAL ' NEWS
SUN.
MON.
SHORT
TUES.
MARIl.F i HENDERSON IS
FETED WITH BIRTHDAY
DINNER. «
Honoring her daughter, Marilea.
on her sixteenth birthday, Mrs
Clyde Henderson entertained with a
buffet supper Friday evening The
home was decorated with arrange-
ments of daisies and larkspur Danc-
ing and games provided entertain-
ment during the evening
GuesU wm. Don Duncan, Elena
Petersen. Nicky Wallace,' Gordon
Beasley, Wayne Wallace. Samnne
Sue Miller. Dayton McDonald of
Santa Anna, Betty McKinney, Jerry
Howell, Marjorie Duke. BUI ChU-
MRS. W. D. ALLEN IS
THURSDAY BRIDGE CU B
HOSTESS.
Mrs W D Allen was hostess to [
tne Thursday Bridge Club last
Thursday, when the club met in her
home thaT morning to play bridge
Score awards were won by Mrs Karl
WaUace and Mrs Ben Pessels'.
The home was decorated with
spring flowers, also the Taylor Tea
Room, where the group were served
a luncheon, following a series of
bridge games. Present were club
members. Mrs H L. Markland and
Mrs B K Malian.
MRS. E. W. SCOTT IS JUST
A CLl'B HOSTESS.
Mrs E W. Scott was hostess to
the Just a Club Tuesday afternoon
at her home. Oarden flowers deco-
rated the game rooms.' Alter four
games wen. played the hostess serv-
ed frosted drinks , .
Scorj awards went to Mrs, Monte
Gideon, high, kfrs E. C. Edens, sec-
ond high, with bingo prizes going to
Mmes Hugh Lewis, Glenn Frazier
and T, E. Jamison
Others present were Mmes W T.
Graves, J E McDaniels, F M Mc-
Kinney, R. A. Gardner. Hoyt Craig
and Anna Wells.
Speaks At Wesleyan
Guild Meeting
Miss Mary Moody, ot Austin, con-
ference secietary of the Wesleyan
Service Oulld, was guest speaker at
a meeting of the local Guild held
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. A. A. Beaty.
Mrs Ruth Newton gave the de-
votion from the book, “Behold I
have set before thee an Open Door."
Others taking part on the program
were Miss LucUe Hale and Miss Eliz-
abeth Robertson.
The hostess served refreshments to
those mentioned above and Ellen
Berquist, Drucilla Ebcrhart, Bernice
Johnson, Martha Marshall, Frances
Mulkey, Louise Parsons, Frances
, MERRILY ANN RUSH IS
FETED ON THIRD BIRTHDAY.
Mrs Ned Rush honored her
daughter, Merrily Ann, with a party
on Wednesday afternoon, May 2,
from 4 to 6 o'clock, celebrating her
third birthday. B
A patriotic motif was featured
with each little guest being pre-
sented with a crepe paper hat in the
chosen color motif, and miniature
flags.
The guests played games untU re-
freshment time, when the birthday
cake, which was a two tiered con-
fection, topped with three red can-
dles, was served with pop cicles,
punch and candy.
Present for the event were the
honoree, Ross and Beth Atkinson,
Church And
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Stevens, Gladys Townsen, Mary 1 Carolyn Johnson, Bobby Falkner,
Catherine Rush, Mmes Mary Wil-
moth Bunting, Marcus Durham,
Charles Gordon, Lloyd Johnson,
Emmett Miller, Tommie Saunders,
Joe K Taylor and Miss Adelly El-
kins of Merkle. « * tj f
MRS. L. L. PROF8T IS
HONOREE AT PARTY.
Mrs. Frank Brewer, Mrs. Wiley
Gillespie and Mrs. Frank Gillespie
entertained with a bridge party at
the Taylor Tea Room Tuesday eve-
ning honoring Mrs. L. L. Propst on
her birthday.
Attractive arrangements of snap-
dragons and other cut flowers dec-
orated the rooms where tables were
arranged for games of forty-two.
Boston Cream pie and coffee were
served at the close of a series of
games. Prizes went to Mrs. Oscar
Ward, Mr R. B. Renfroe and the
honoree was presented with a gift.
Others present were Mr. Ward,
Mrs. Renfroe, Mr Propst. Messrs,
and Mmes. Raymond McElrath,
Henry Newman, C. W. Simpson, E.
M Brooks anci husbands of the hos-
tesses.
Carol Sue Reese. Jerry Ward, Peg-
gy Atkinson, Charles Mayo, Jerry
Bruce Snodgrass, Sandra Stewart,
Keith Alltson, Ann and Harry
Bradley, Pat Justice, Edwlna Horne,
Mi s Homer Webb, Billie Webb, Mar-
tha Smith, Jean Seal, Mary Cath-
erine Rush, Mr. and Mrs. T. W
Rush, Mrs. I. L. Bradley, Mrs. Ocie
Stewart, Mrs. F, M. Allison, Mrs.
Robert Cotton, Mrs. J. O. Mayo and
Mrs. L. M. Jusetlce.
TODAY.
Mrs. R Bailey will be hostess to
the Thursday Bridge Club at the
Taylor Tea Room..
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet with Mrs. Hugh Lewis at
8:00 p. m.
The T E. L. Class of the First
Baptist church will meet at the
home of Mrs. W H. Williams.
FRIDAY. !
The Rebekah Lodged will meet at
the I. O. O. F. Hall at jp:30 p. m. for
initiation.
The Mutual Implement Club
will meet at the City library
SATURDAY.
Mrs. L. L, Propst
with a dinner at
Room.
r i entertain
Taylor Tea
MONDAY.
Mrs. H L. PlnkerUwMrs George
Bowen and Mrs. R. BB Renfroe are
entertaining the Opportunity Class
of the First ChrtstiipV church at
the church at 3:30 p
Members of the D. A. R will have
their annual May, luncheon at the
Taylor Tea Room.
The Lelha Saunders Circle will
meet at the Educational Building.
TUESDAY.
The Shakespeare Club will meet
at the City Library.
The B&PW. Club will entertain
with a dinner at the Coleman Cof-
fee Shop.
Mrs. E L. White will be hostess
to the Entre Nous Club
WEDNESDAY.
Episcopal Auxiliary will meet at
the home of Mrs. J T. Blair, Jr
MRS, MARY DUNMAN
ENTERTAINS THE PASTIME
FORTY-TWO CLUB,
Entertaining at the Taylor Tea
Room Thursday afternoon, Mrs
Mary Dunman named members' of j
the Pastime Forty-Two Club honor:
guests.
Various spring flowers were seen ® Charles Taylor entertained
in attractive arrangements about hpr Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon
the game rooms j at her home. Arrangements of gar-
Following a series of games a dpn flowe” seen about the
MRS. CHARLES TAYLOR
ENTERTAINS HER BRIDGE
CLUB.
KEEP ON
■ ^ukutftAcAtOuA/
■ WITH WAR BONOS
SCOUT TROOP ORGANIZED
AT GLEN COVE.
Fiank Cockrell, local Boy Scout
executive, assisted by Judge A. O.
Newman, organized Scout Troop 88
at .Glen Cove the past week, and
Guy Hipsher was named Scout Mas-
ter for the troop,
WAR BONDS
Eyes Examined
Glasses Scientifically Fitted
DR. A. J. BLACK
OPTOMETRIST
0.
Suite 515 Coleman Office Building
Office Hours: 9-12:00 and 1:00-5:30.
Evenings by appointment.
Phone 7651
salad course was served to Mmes
home A L*<mess session was held
| drew, Sybil Durham. Joan Pirtle,. Silas Ballard, S. ft Aston. J T. itt* the close ot-a series of games,
I Jcanine Ord and the honorw
COLEMAN TEACHERS ATTEND
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA
j LUNCHEON.
■ The following Coleman teachers at-
tended a luncheon, given by the
j Gangs Chapter ot the Delta Kappa
j Gamma Sorority, at the Hob Nob
I Inn in Brownwood Saturday. Mrs
! Mary Detleney. Mrv D S Jennings,
Misses Mabel Scott Beil Patton and
Frances Mulkey
Runkte W K Hickman. R E, L
Zimmerman. E M Jones Ged Gar-
rett, R R Browning. Ruth Williams
and R G Hollingsworth
MOZELLC SINGING CLASS
WILL MEET AT STARK-
WEATHER.
Gene Bell, secretary, annnnuces
that the Mozelle Singing Class will
meet at Starkweather Calvary
Church Sunday afternoon, May 13,
at 3 o'clock
will
Andy OMNI
THomoi GOMEZ
HOWELL
NOW SHOWING THROUGH SATURDAY
when Mrs Buddy Watson and Mrs
Earle Smith were elected members
! of the club,
Score awards went to Mrs Willie
Campbell high, Mrs Oplin Saunders
second high, with the bingo prize
going to Mrs. Claud Miller. A salad
course was served to those men-
tioned and Mmes. Ernest Brldwell,
J. B McCord, Herman Reddy, Geo.
D. Rhone, Gilford Scott, Charles
Shepherd, R, R. Shipman, Tom
Sealy. Ben Taylor, Frank Rogers
and A M , Fischer
SHAKESPEARE CLUB MEETS
FOR REGULAR STUDY.
Mrs. Joe K Taylor presided at a
meeting of the Shakespeare Club
held at the library Tuesday after-
noon. “My favortte Shakespeare
Character" was the roll call topic.
. Mrs Taylor was program leader
and Act V of "Merry Wives of
Windsor." was studied Mrs Jessie
Martin “gave talk on scenes of the
I play It was decided that the club
would ' study the "Allied Nations"
next year as a supplementary to the
Shakespeare plays
California Guest
Honoree at Coffee
Honoring her sister. Mrs A. L.
Gurney of Berkeley. Calif, Mrs. F
M Burke entertained with a coffee
Saturday at 11 o'clock at the Taylor
Tea Room
The coffee table was centered
with a floral arrangement featuring
a yellow and purple color motif and
appointments were tn silver
Mrs Walter C Woodward and
Mrs Perry Stobaugh alternated in
pouring coffee and assisting the hos-
tess In serving
Other guests were Mmes J M
Nichols, Alex Clarke, Bernard
Doyle, J F. Oaines Roy Howell, J,
P McCord, Charles Wilson. J. B
| Hilton. Tom Sealy, James. Conger,
[ H H Jackson. J, C Young, R B
Renfroe. Silas Ballard William
Jones, J B McCord, Karl Wallace,
James Fadgitt and Miss France*
! Trammell
They keep fightutf-
Yn keep baying
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Musical powder boxes.
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COLEMAN, TEXAS.
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Autry, R. A. Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 10, 1945, newspaper, May 10, 1945; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth731904/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Coleman Public Library.