Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 6, 1930 Page: 5 of 16
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THE DEMOCRAT-VOICE, COLEMAN, TEXAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1930.
MBS. HENRY DDNMAN. SOCIETY EDITOR
'* i. TELEPHONES 3L'3 and 64
AUi active Bridge Honors
Bride-Elect.
Miss Sarah Dunman entertaned
Monday evening with a beautifully
appointed bridge, at the handsome
home of Mrs. Josephine Ballard,
honoring Miss Eloise Baker, whose
engagement and approaching mar-
riage to Arthur B. Williams has
been announced for Saturday. A
bridal motif was smartly woven
throughout the details of the hospi-
tality. Tally cards embossed with
the letters B and W in gold indi-
cated places for players at eleven
tables overlaid with covers featuring
hearts and cupids in art, with cen-
ter ornamentation a beautiful por-
trayal of a wedding party and set-
ting in miniature. Preceding the
games a t-wo-course menu was serv-
ed. Wedding bells were favors.
In bridge Mrs. Louie Miller and
Henry Rockwell won high score
favors.
The guest list included Messrs, and
Mesdamrs Louie Miller, Max Farmer,
Don Sawyer, Howard Samuel, Arch
Harbour, Clayton Powell, Lamar
Evans, Mrs. Chris Hill, Misses Eloise
Baker, Louise Aston, Mabel Gray,
Bernice Gates, Leila Jo Dunman,
Pauline Mogford, Lillian Hancock,
Mary Alice and Frances Stevens,
Ruby Dudley, Ellen Jones, Mitty Mae
Farjner, Ncllc Blair, Belle Hender-
son, Alice Weakley, Louella Rominc
and Messrs. Louie Dennis, Ben Tay-
HOWELL
FRIDA Y-SATURDAY—THIS WEEK—MAR. 7-8.
They’re Off!
See and Hear the classic Kentucky Derby,
with its colorful sights and sounds record-
ed on Fox Movietone.
A Musical
Movietcne
With
Lois Moran
Hearts and Hoofs Travel.ng at a Break-neck Pace in a
Sweepstakes all-talking and singing drama of thoroughbreds,
by thoroughbreds—for thoroughbreds.
SUNDAY—MATINEE ONLY—MARCH 9th.
MONDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 10-11.
Off with the GOBS on a
GRAND JOY SPREE!
Join the navy for a
night and grab your
share cf the greatest
fun feast ever spread
on the sereeti ....
Song Hit*
“I Have To
Have You”
Just A Great Big Laugh
Helen Kane “bcoping'’
her new tong hits.
Funny -meets" Gal-
lagher. And a great
heart-throb wit!)
W.lliam Powe 1
end Fay Wray.
Girls. Music,
, A gorgeous
revue in
Techni-
color.
New Songs
New Dances
“Pointed Heels”
lor, Robert Gideon, Mow Ledbetter,
Guy Plrtle, J. T. Blair, Jr., Frank
Stringer, Jimmie Nowlin, Rudolph
Tushek, Curtis Montgomery, Claud
Miller, Russell Elston, Jimmie Hud-
nall, Henry Rockwell and Tom Mat-
The hostess was assisted through-
out the evening by her sister, Martha
Theda Dunman.
Mrs. Wooldridge Hostess at
Buffet Luncheon.
Mrs. Harry Wooldridge in her gra-
cious and pleasing manner, gave one
of the most outstanding club par-
ties of a recent date Thursday, when
she entertained club members and
additional guests with a buffet
luncheon and bridge, Spring flow-
ers, burning tapers, and all silver ap-
pointments added exceptional charm
to the table laid in exquisite linen
from which the three-course menu
of fruit cocktail, baked turkey with
dainty accessories, date cake topped
with whipped cream was served.
Bridge was played with exceptional
interest with score trophies going to
Mrs. Leon, Shield, who1 received a
lovely linen breakfast cloth for high
club score. Mrs. Karl Wallace re-
ceived blue bath towels, low club
score; Mrs. V. Rawlns Gilliland, ice-
tea glasses, high guest and Mrs. Sam
Gray, bath towels, low guest. Guests
included with Thursday Club mem-
bers were Mesdames R. I. Bowen,
Chris Hill of Ft. Worth, C. A. Gor-
don, Sam Gray, V. Rawlins Gilliland,
J. P. Miller, Ben Cox. Bryan Bryson,
L. C. Dargan, and Charles Dibrell.
Tuesday Club.
Mrs. Press Morris entertained
Tuesday at one o'clock with a lunch-
eon, complimenting Tuesday Club
members. Tables were very Invit-
ingly adorned with bowls of sweet
peas and the menu was faultlessly
served in three courses. Bridge fol-
lowed the luncheon hour with high
and low club favors going to Mrs.
Malcolm Broadfoot and Mrs. C. Lee
Williamson.
Forty-Two w(th Mis. Drake.
Mrs. Frank Drake entertained with
a progressive forty-two party Thurs-
day afternoon at her home, 114 W.
Fourth Street. After the pleasant
diversion of the games the hostess
served a two-course luncheon to
Mesdames C. L. South, D. F. Parks,
L. J. Maxwell, T. E. Jamison, H. N.
Robinson, Roy Davis and Earnest
Brusenhan.
DIXIE
—THIS WEEK—
FRI-SAT., MAR. 7-8.
VICTOR
McLAGLEN
In
“The Black
Watch”
Love, adventure, intrigue and ro-
mance in the great:st of screen
dramas.
SUN-MAT. ONLY-MAR 9
MON-TUES, MAR. 10-11
Her lips were as sealed as her
heart! In it she carried a great
love—a greater hope! Of a man
she called “sweetheart” till oth-
ers called him “cheat.”
Vitaphonc all-talking and
singing hit starring
RILL1E
DOVE
with
Thelma Todd, Walter
Pidgeon
In
“HER
PRIVATE LIFE”
WED-THUUS., MAR. 12-13
Le Soir de Cartes Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Todd were
hosts to the Le Soir de Cartes Club
Wednesday evening at their home,
west College. Bridge is the diver-
sion of this club and games of in-
terest were played for two hours,
terminating with Mr. and Mrs. B.
B. Nunnley winning the high score
favors. v
Sandwiches, hot chocolate, maca-
roons and salted nuts were passed to
Messrs, and Mesdames Alton Beach,
Webb Heddleston, B. B. Nunnley,
Jack Ammon and Frank McCarty.
Mrs. Simpson W. B. A. Hostess.
The Woman's BenefiUAssociatton
met with Mrs. Clarence Simpson in
the regular business and social
meeting of the month with twelve
members present. Plans for a pro-
gram and entertainment on March
20th when. Mrs. Botsler, Field Direc-
tor for the1 State, will be a guest of
the local association, wore discussed
and perfected. During the social
hour the hostess served a dainty re-
freshment plate.
Roquemore-Mathews.
Mrs. G. P. Roquemore has an-
nounced the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Veoma and Mr. Sam Mathews
on March 1st, 1930. Mr, and Mrs.
Mathews will make their home in
Kansas City.
Shower for Newly Wed.
Mesdames O. U. Harwood and P.
O. Brown were joint hostesses at a
surprise shower tendered last Friday
evening for the former Zoe D. Hay-
worth. who was recently married to
Mr. Joe W. Evans, retired rancher
of San Angelo.
The spacious living room of the
Harwood home on South Colorado
Street, was the setting for the gath-
ering together of about fifteen la-
dies, church friends of the bride,
each bearing gifts which filled to
overflowing a large basket decorated
in pink and blue, which was present-
ed to Mrs. Evans by Miss Norma
Harwood.
Opening of ths packages brought
many exclamations of admiration
and surprise as exquisite linens, lin-
gerie and china were revealed to
view. After a very novel game of
modeling with chewing fum, re-
freshments consisting of brick ice
cream, cake, coffee and mints were
served to those present.
—Contributed
Baker and her mother. Mrs. J. K
Baker. I
Miss Frances 8tevens presided at
the register, which was presented
the honoree as a souvenir of this de-
lightful hospitality.
■ Rainbow colors gave emphasis In
decorations In the spacious recep-
tion suite and in the dining hall
where Misses Louise Aston and
Mary Alice 8tevens poured tea at a
lace-laid table adorned with a silver
basket of rainbow tinted sweet-peas
on a long mirror outlined wtlh a tra-
cery of maiden-hair ferns. From
the corners tall pink tapers, maline
tied, burned in silver holders. Tea
dainties reflecting the hues of the
blossoms were passed by Misses Sa-
rah Dunman, Bernice Gates, Mrs.
Frank Hill and Mrs. Chris Hill.
A pleasing vocal selection "Sweet
Mystery of Life” was sung by Miss
Kate Thompson, accompanied by
Mrs. John Warren at the piano and
a delightful reading was given by
Miss Rachael Smith
From a shower of rain-bow ribbons
suspended in the living room, the
honoree was directed by Mrs. Chris
Hill to find the “treasure trove” at
the rainbow's end, which when found
revealed a chest lined in all the
dainty colors of the rainbow and
from which the honoree assisted by
Master Robert Hill displayed many
lovely gifts for the Inspection and
admiration of the guests.
with friends In San Angelo last Sun-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole Manes of Dal-
las announce the arrival of a son,
Cole, Jr., on Saturday, March 1.
Both mother and son arc doing
nicely at the home of Dr. and Mrs.
S. N. Aston.
Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Childress of
Santa Anna announce the arr.val of
a son, George William, on Sunday,
March 2 Mrs. Childress was formerly
Miss Amy Lois Redding of this place.
L. J. Livingston Is very ill at his
home in Coleman.
Girl Scouts
5he loved one man, but married hi*
beat friend—why> There’® „a new
thrill for you in this tenae drama of
the inner
working* of
the f e mi*
nine heart.
i
w;
WASNM IftOV present
“CONQUEST”
. ............... ■
1930 Study Club.
On Tuesday of last week Mrs. P.
M. Martin was hostess to the initial
meeting of 1930 Study Club. A gen-
eral discussion of the subjects to be
studied during the year and election
of officers completed the afternoon
program. Officers elected were;
Mrs. P. M. Martin,, president; Mrs.
R. F. Price, vice-president; Mrs. U
J. Maxwell, secretary-treasurer; Mrs.
Frank Drake, press reporter.
The club membership is composed
of the officers and Mesdames C. L.
South, R. E. Wilman, D. F. Sparks.
T. E. Jamison. H. N. Robinson.
Tuesday afternoons have been se-
lected as the day on which the club
will meet and meetings will be held
at the homes of members. Mrs.
Dinner Party.
Mrs. Leon L. Shield gave a de-
lightful dinner party Wednesday-
evening at seven o'clock at her home,
west College, in compliment to the
instructors of west ward of her
daughter Leone. The long table cen-
tered with a silver filigree basket of
vari-colored sweet peas was cover-
ed with a lovely Chinese cloth. Tall
green candles in crystal holders,
green mints and Shamrock place
cards accentuated the St. Patrick
motif used in decorations and re-
peated in the menu of five courses
served to Mr, and Mrs. D. E. Love-
less, Misses Louella Romine, Lena
Polk. Florence Close, Frances Thom-
son and Mrs. E. K. Thomson.
Let me refinance that loan on easy
payment plan, $12.50 pays interest
and principal per $1000.00. Call 666.
J. Ivf. McDonald. 10-llx.
The Girl Scouts have been invited
by the Boy Scouts to “tune in” with
them at the broadcasting of the
speeches by Lord and Lady Baden
Powell, founders of Scouting, at the
BaDtist Church in the Educational
Building next Friday night. March
6. All the Girl Scouts please be
there.
The Bluebonnet Girl Scout troop
met at the Methodist Church for J
their regular meeting March 4. Three
patrols were present
be as inviting as Spring!
The Pinyorr patrol, with Earylne
Luckett as patrol leader, had seven
scouts present The have decided to
answer roll-call every meeting with
a suitable Bible verse -Mary Jim
Rich was elected as scribe A com-
mittee has been appointed to get
the materials for making semaphore
flags at the meeting place by next
Tuesday The members of this troop
Will visit the hospital soon ’to lcara
how to make a sick bed
Your hospitality is symbolized, of course, by
your table—and guests will gather there with
added pleasure if it is attractively arranged.
Now is a splendid time to take stock of your
silver sendee, and secure what additional
pieces you need. Call upon us to match the
pattern you have, or for those extra serving
dishes and other ware that help so much in
the success of a dinner. Our array of sterling
and fine plated ware is most complete.
Harbour’s Jewelry Store
In an amateur ad writing contest j
attendange; eight members present.!
Mildred Lewis is leader of this pa-
trol. ‘ 1
CRIIEN - WATCH '
Mrs. W. E. Farmer, Miss Mabel
Gray and Henry Rockwell visited
The No-Name Patrol is so youn; i
that Is has not yet decided on a pa-
trol name. It has room for .two
more members. Five of the six
members were present at this meet-
ing. They have decided to make a
scrap book and are considering a
name for the patrol. Norma Ger-
trude Harwood is patrol leader.
We have two styles of pbeket No-
tary Seals !n stock, and can supply
your needs at once. Democrat-
Voice. 13-tfx.
)VE WANT YOUR POULTRY
AND EGGS
We pay the highest market prices
Wholesale and Retail
WE DELIVER PHONE 138
STROTHER PRODUCE CO.
Coleman, Texas
RUTH KNIGHT
MERRITT
Beautician
Specializing in Permanent Waving
and F inger Waving—
“The Permanent Wave That
Expresses Individuality”
Located in
Pool Apt. Bldg., Apt. E. Phone ‘251-J.
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Frank Drake was hostess Tuesday.
Shakespcar Club Meets With
Mrs Hector.
On February 25th the Shakspeare
Club was entertained in the home of
Mrs. E. E. Hector. -‘Texas’' was the
Theme of the program led by Mrs.
T. W. Marttn and carried out in
roll call, musical selections, readings,
and papers. Mrs. John D. Mann was
interesting in the discussion of "Tex-
as Museums." A paper by Mrs. T. i
D. Dunn of “Beauty Sports and j
Health Resorts," was read by Mrs.!
E. M. Jones.
Mrs. Lucien White gave a reading |
from one of our best loved poets.
“Flowers” by Jud Mortimer Lewis-,
and "The Vanishing West” was dls- j
cussed in a delightful and original
paper by Mrs. Will Gay.
Club colors of pink and green were \
suggested In the floral decorations!
At tea time a tempting salad course
and hot tea was served to a person-
nel of 18 club members and the fol-
lowing guests, Mesdames F. L.
Drake, E. H. Lightfoot, Jno. M
Nichols, L. C. Dargan, W. C. Jones.
Ruth Williams and Joel Warren
Hostesses were Mesdames E, E. Hec-
tor, Theo Delleney, E. M. Jones, and
Jno. F. Henderson.
Attractive Luncheon* Honor
Visitor.
Mrs. D. P. Rockmaker was lios-1
tess at two attractively appointed!
luncheons of a recent date, honor-
ing her mother, Mrs. Dore Stein of
New York. St. Patrick's emblems
and green crystal made the table
unusually attractive. Shamrocks
and high green hats were favors.
Place cards in St, Patrick’s design
marked covers for twelve, daintily
tied in green.
In bridge high score favors went
to Mrs. Claud Vaughn, and Mrs. Ben
Garner, second high to Mrs. Pat
Warren and R. B. McGowan, cuts
to Mrs. H. A. Robertson and Mrs.
W. A. Robertson
Out-of-town guests were the hon-
orec and Mesdames Chris Hill of
Fort Worth, Ben Gamer and R. B.
McGowan of Cross Plains.
Tea Shower Honor* Miss Baker.
With Mrs. R. I. Bowen and Mrs.
Chris Hill of Fort Worth-hostesses,
the handsome Bowen home'at SIS
Pecan St., was the setting Tuesday
afternoon for a beautiful tea show-
er honoring Miss Eloise Baker, bride-
elect. Arrivnig guests were graci-
ously welcomed at the door by Mrs.
Bowen. Mrs Chris Hill and those re-
ceiving with them, the honoree, Mias
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Williamson, J. T. Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 6, 1930, newspaper, March 6, 1930; Coleman, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth756116/m1/5/?rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Coleman Public Library.