The Clarksville Times (Clarksville, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1947 Page: 2 of 16
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Tb« Clarksville Times, Clarksville, Texas, Fnday, Oct. 3, 1947
When Grandmother Was a Little
A. recant, turn.uucement Hum
Paris that » dressmaker had used
forty yards of materiais m a single
garinom, represent In* an extreme
Terston of the current trend in
styles, recalls that some three gen-
itntal alee a; d satin ribbou bows years old wore pleated skirts and
is tlu material employed In the jackets', much like a schoolgirl
present instance , wears today. Other btys of the
Dress*, were worn over an un* sume age wore tight knee-length
del-dress. pictured on page 11. pants with a matching middy or
which includes a combination jacket. The pictures of
these
nations ago tashionablj attired petticoat and corset-cover, with a youngsters in high shoes, dark
women would not have considered removable train and bustle. Pine cap or derby hat. would make our
material boys laugh To make the models
look alive the artist added a drum,
a sailboat, a hoop, or a baseball
bat.
Patterns were available lor stuf-
fed animal toys, such as mouse,
rabbit, horse, cat. pig, camel and
Elaborate doll clothing
merited three pages of pictures.
At Kansas CtaA'tte buttout down the trout would mean and duplicated the trends in wo-
too much w rk lor the woman ol meIl s apparel,
today The Mowing robe pictured
light-weight long on p go 2t bears this caption,
with this descrip- Sapphire-blue merino Is employed
a gown contaimug so much mater-
ial as being too much out ol line.
Proof ol the extravagant use of
fabrics and trimmings is toun.1 m
the spring and summer edit ion 'of
the Buttenck Publishing Company,
issued in 1«81, a copy ol which is
possessed by Mr- W J Hons-
brough ol Hector, Arkansas, and
reviewed by the
as foil ws
On page 1 there is thown the
rear view of
coat and skirt
bleached muslin
tmpl yed tor the under-dress in
the present instance, and French
embroidery, with corresponding in-
.ettion, trims it m the effective
mar net pictured
Pur a housecoat, the lady ol 1H84
might wear a wrapper ' made lull elephant,
by .smocking at tile yoke. The 20
The baby ol the family wore
net, nainscook, cam-
ug^erlgl suitable for
egg may ;be maije up
m/mm
long dress that required three yards
of fabric This description hints at
t h e poasibiUtles o f variation:
"Lawn. Jaconet, nainscook. cam-
bric or any material suitable for
infant's garmej
bv this dainty
lace, insertion,
embroidery may be employed as
decorations, their disposal depend-
ing entirely upon the taste of the
maker."
The geutlemen were alm:st for-
gotten In the fashion book. Several
patterns were listed for yoke shirts
with double bosom, detachable
cuffs, and a neck band for attach-
ing collars.
r nAY MEET Reunion of Burton ,
me w m. v*o*the w»tWtist'And Ward Families
church had an all day state mis-
denary and prayer meeting Thus-1 A family reunion was held at
day at the churcb. participated In Valiant, Okla. Sunday at the home
by all four circle organizations. The1 of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Burton,
theme of the day's.discussions was Dinner was served picnic style to
Kur.tl Churches '' Mrs. T. E. Alien about Seventy-five persons,
was leder. Thirty-five were pres-1 Those present were Mr and Mrs.
ni t. Members of the Swanvllle w K Burton, Mr. and Mrs. W T.
A
W M U were special guests. A Burton. Patricia Jean, and Billy
covered dish luncheon was enjoyed Ray; oene Amos, Mr. and Mrs. bride-to-be of Albert Bond, Jr., at
al noon' _ i D. * H. Burton, Louise, Opal and the home of Mlss Marian i'aylor,.
& I Richard; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bur- Miss Betty Jafle Rains and Miss
tun, Preston, Donna Kay and Den- Tayloi. wcr(, hostesses. Refresh-
tils; Basil Burton, Emmitt and WU-, mentg were served to the following: | _ ,
met Uam; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Burton, Mesdames Flora Hale, mother of Uotson.
W D. Mullins, Sam Cecil Caldwell at d
Pay Collins.
Mr and Mrs. Jewell Ward. Mrs FAMILY AND HOUSING KKA
Drew Ward and Bobby Ward; Mr. TWIN PROBLEMS FOR HIM
and Mrs A V Sholfner. A V. Jr.,1 Louis. — i/Pi— Harry C. SbMH
and Lana Kay; Mrs. E. C. Watkins d a war veteran, started look-
and Jannet and Mr. While Rauls- ^ ^ Urgff „vlng quartprs ^
___•__ | his wife became the mother ot twin
„ ..... gills for the second time in a year.
IIONOREE AT SHOWER They share their three-room apart-
A shewer was given in honor of ment wllh her Rl,nt-
Miss Johnnie B. Hale, wtio is the • i A
MARRIAGE LICENSES %
Howard Russell and Betty Jo
Gray.
James Dickson and CatheriniJ
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Clarksvill
Program
Varied A<
Miss Velma
Swanvllle IV. M. V.
Tire Swanvllle W, M. U.
Tuesday with Mrs. Ross Harcrow a„d Sam, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lee b , - b ........... „
£& jsTm?' ssse ■sr tes!™vrc,Lw £sz
—-w ‘ “M1'5«“. try post war wrrwkv/w''
1 he Presbyterian Guild will hold Mrs Fred Myres, Mrs. Ellen Cald-1 Ann Kalie Logan, Mary
* Saturday market October 4 at well. j Johnston, Geraldine Glenn, Betty
Nightshirts, smoking the l.one Star Gas Co., beginning ’Those present Irom Clarksville Mikel, Billie Dave Jackson, Bobbye
Jackets and dressing robes for at 10 a. m. Buy - something
gentlemen were also shown. ! your Stinday dinner.
TRY POilWAK MiltKAf.il/flr
666 TABLETS
tion: 'Ladies Polonaise Costume tor the garment m this instance.
It is an extremch xt.vli.sti tashlon, arj braid trims it stylishly. A
and is here illustrated ns made ol pretty wrapper may be made of
illuminated cloth and polka-spot- ciirdu ul basket cloth, with Irish-
led silk, .the latter being used tor point, embroidery 'its the decora-
the skirt and its trimming, and the tion.'
cloth i r the over-dress. Plain Bathing beauties u 1947 would
velvet ol a contrasting color is scorn the bathing costumes shown
choMR a* decoration lor the over-, on page 28 This comfortably
dress. Us disposal being simple .vet i.shtoned bathing costume unites
very effective The pattern is m drawers and body portion. The
13 sixes for la ties Irom 28 to 4*1 drawers are separate troin the body
inches, bus# measure. To make the and skirt
wist time tl one tiiiteri.i! lor
of medium size wili require
Society and Churches
u
for were, Mr. and Kirs. Fletcher Ward,1 Thames, Wandah Edmonson, Mar- _ _
Dolores. Keith. Mary Ruth, Thelma ziette Proctor, Peggy Bynum, Doro-. R^Tyt tKe ocK„ u.'.p'robwTV' Miw.wi
Muriel; Mr and Mrs. Perd Ward, thy Jo Rains, and Geraldean Van- j af Cotdifaitwi*s4S4<tubteriorR^uldi
Donald, Juanita and Bill; Mr. and cill. Fourteen sent gifts. 1 c~>— u* -*,
Mrs. Delbert Phillip®, Leonard
The Clarksvill
tlonal Federal io
Professional Wi
observe Bushiest
Club week Octo
Sunday, when
at the home of
following the
services at th
churches. The <
a period of fel
the only actlvlt
day of the obsei
Tuesday evenl
will be enjoyed
lodge five miles
37.
Wednesday wi
i fA
Church Announcements
! June; Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hearn,
j Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Ward, Mr.
_ | and Mrs. Elgan. Ward, Glenn and
Jerry; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Ward,
Eighty-five percent of all pas- Norma Faye, Warda Sue and Jane
setiger travel mileage In the United Arden; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ward,
States is by motor vehicle. : Buford, Carolyn Ann and Stanley; I
FOR BETT
ON NEW OR
See RO
Telep
McKenzie M* dUi i a campaign tc enlist one million
Thirteen is the un. .-ky number! tithers. Texas Baptists have Just
since we lacked just that many I dosed their meetings over the state
which are cut together, having our g;al of 300 in S. S. last in promotion of this campaign. Our
i lady Dnik blue flunnel ol a twilled Sunday. This is the fourth phase; church has agreed to inter this
13 1-8 variety is the material used In the of our Crusade icr Christ with) effort. During this month our S.
yards 28 inches wide, or 8 1-2 yards present instance, two widths of emphasis this year upon increased j s. teachers will be the committee
48 inches wide Price ol pattern w hite woolen braid celluloid but- church school enrollment. Do your j to promote this work in our church.
Is, 8d, or 40 cents." tons and ,.ti embn, ered anchor part by being present. | If there are members of the church
One ul the most striking dresses forming tile decorations" Anoth- F\>rty five of our young people that are not In the S. S. these
was made ol plaid gingham, trim- er bathing suit hits this descrip- at,tended the giant youth rally., at] names will be furnished by the
med with bands ol velvet Ore tion: ’This costume Is here made pjrat Methodist Church In Paris church clerk. Tills way we will
cannot but wonder whether this „t raw blue Hunt el with decorat- Monday right ot this week It wasI reach every church member
costume would be uti prettv attei lion* ol wide white w rsted braid, jir.st district wide youth meet-; The pledges will be made for only
laundering Pussiblv he bunds ol Bottle green, gray and dark blue since the war. Our group had three months. The months Of No-
veive* weie removed before laun- are favorite colors tor such gar- more in attendance than any other vember, December and January.
Some Causes
of Fires
Ntiii isties show tliiit lim most fires are the result of either
defective lieatiujr equipment, carelessly avcnmulaled rub-
bish, careless smoking habits amt faulty wiring.
the sleeves may be
one church in the entire district. Alter that period we think every
The pattern q-jle RTOup was taken to Paris by one will see that It Is best for his
» a special chartered bus. Accom- own life and the church to be a
panving them were Mrs. J. O. regular tlther.
dering, then replaced with neat menu-', and
hand stitches. I his dress is dex- either long or short
cribed on page a as "Ladies' Out- is m eight sizes lor misses Irom
door Costume. Plaid zephyr ging- 7 lo 15 years ol age. For a miss oi
ham is the material employed in 11 years, it needs o 3-8 yards cl
this instance, and bands of plain goods 27 inches wide, or 2 1-2 yard
velvet of a dark shade, with a box- 48 inches wide. Price ol pattern,
plaiting of the goods, are added as Is, or 25 cents." -
decorations Such costumes are lire well-dressed woman of 1884
stylish in silk, cashmere, nun's veil- c-vered her elaborate dress with a
big, wash go:ds, foulard, etc.; and long coat, which might have a re- Wednesday of this week. Arrange
lace, embroidery, brawl, ruffles, etc, movable cape The coats might be menf,s were under the direction of
may be Employed as garnitures. An described , s frock coats. Ulsters, Mrs. G. W
effective toilette is made of figured long wraps, waterpreof cloaks, or Qf Lfye w S. C. S.
cashmere, with Saxony embroidery circular wraps. Materials might Throughout the entire world of
Ruffles of the em- consist ot seal brown cloth, fine Methodism next Sunday will be
World Communion
Glenn. MLss Nadine Ellis. Mrs. M. This effort on the ciiurcnes part
D Vaughn, Sr., Mrs. G. W. Monts,; wiU ^ M feaCh and Inform our
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bettes. Max Wit- people about the tithing campaign.
iner, Jr., and the pastor.
Family night with a fellowship
dinner was held at
The members of our church will
be' blessed and the cause which we
the Church promote will be helped If they de-
cide to tithe. You will feel free to
hear the teaching and then make |
Monts, local chairman your own decision about the pledge.
n s Claude. Martin, Pastor.
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11
F
Fire piTvonfitni week is a <><k><| time to take stock and see
th.it till jioskilile saftey measures are taken against lire Toss
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Presbyterian Rural Church News
Services this Sunday will be held
at 10:00, morning worship, 11:00.
Sunday evening we begin a senes and evenlnr Worship. 7:30. All the
of sing-son g services at the niembers and friends are reminded
lor decoration
broidwv arc added upon the front- black lady's-cloth, brocaded Otto- observed
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biekdth are trimmed at the loot might be of Surah, silk or satin. m.*nity of the world - • - ^ ** —
with two similar ruffles. To make From six to 10 yurds of material
the costume for a lady of medium went into the making of one coat,
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faras 30 inches me, or 6 3-4 yards ly covered as their elders. Boys selections \\;iil be from these ini
*8 inches wide " ailti girls alike wore high-top but- attendance.
"aakrwat.-.
i*Cki,et Ladles Dressing a little longer than knee-length. 10:55; M. Y. F., 6:00; worship, 7:00; makp p ^
Back. This pattern u a charming Embroidery, pleats, ribbons, fancy choir practice, Monday. 7:00. j Afternoon service in the FairView !
- ihape foi cas.imere. Surah, flannel yokes, ruffles and buttons adorned in charge of the Senior Metho- ] Church thc Nealei communjttu
and CtanUar fabrics Pale blue the little frocks. dist Youth Fellowship is Miss gundav school at 2 30 worship at ■
■ 5**1UMfr* wlth deaoratlona of Or- Some of the boys from two to six Nadine Ellis, devotional chairman,! 3:00 The communion’ service will |
Mrs. Jackie Burford, pianist, and ajs0 ^ cUsrrvcd in this afternoon |
J. O. Glenn, social chairman. The | worship service. < We trust tiiat
l !of World-Wide Communion Sunday.
Come and enjoy the This shtuld be a highlight to ex-
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Junior group Is directed by Miss
Lily Bartley. Mrs. L. O. Wright,
Mrs. Homer Pope, and Mrs. Leroy
Frlcke Richard Irvin, pastor
Church of Christ
SuYlday Morning Bible Classes
0:45 to 10:45. Sunday morning
worship 10:45 to 1145. Sunday
evening worship 7:30 to 8:30. Wed-
nesday evening Bible study 7:30 to
8:30.
A cordial invitation is extended
every one to attend these services.
The highest type of education is
learning to do God’s will,
study with us.
many will he,present.
Next Sunday: Services In the
New Shamrdck Church. The com-
munion of the Lord's Supper will
also be observed in the morning
worship service. Hudson A. McNair,
Minister.
Presbyterian Notes
8unday Oct. 5. Sunday School
at 9:45. A great attendance con-
teat is cn between the Worthwhile
ladles class and the Brotherhood
class.
Worship at 10:55. World Com-
munion. Reception of members.
Westminister Fellowship at 8:30.
Juniors at the same period.
The pastor will preach at Com-
munity at 7:30 and hold commun-
ion there.
The pastor is in Waco this week
in a preaching mission at the Cen-
tral Presbyterian Church in that
city. He will return Saturday mom-
ipg, Oct. 4. Joe Everheart
FAMILY OF MR. AND MRS.
H. C. LEWIS IN REUNION
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lewis of
Clarksville held a family reunion
at their home on South Donoho.
All six children were present with
, their families, and it was their
Come | gLrst compete reunion in nine years.
Those In attendance were: Mr. and
Mrs. Leon Lewis and son, Richard,
of Paris; Mr. and Airs. J. D. Lewis
and their small daughter, Sandra
Ann. Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Hutton and Dolores, Cyde, Jra
Carksville; Boyd, Cohn Henry, Kit-
ty, Carmon, and Janice, Caldwell,
Idaho; Mrs. Hutton was the former
Oma Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Bates and daughters Betty, Kitty |
Lou, »no Cynthia, Pattonville; Mrs. i
Bates was formerly Od* Lewis.'
Mr. ard Mrs. Bill Lewis and son,
Donald Wayne, Clarksville; Mr.
and Mrs. Winfred Lewis Denver,
Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lexjjs,
Ida;
First Christian Church
Claude Snowden, minister. Mrs.
J. E. Spencer, choir director.
Charles lie, Jr, Sunday school
superintendent.
9:45 a. m. church school—a good
program is being planned for the
coming morning study. Let us have
un excellent attendanefe^HH^H
11:00 a. m. morning worship—this
is Crusade Sunday and World-Wide
Communion Sunday and each mem-
ber of the church should be on
hand to pledge your spiritual sup-
port to these two great undertak-
ings.
7:00 p. m, evening worship—
oot tlnuing our singing of the hymns
you choose to get us Into the spirit
needed for bur forthcoming revival.
October is the month! During
this month we have World-Wide
Communion Sunday, Crusade Sun-
day, Rally Day, and the district
convention pi1 is our fall revival.
Your 'pastor and the Reverend
Hudson McNair are holding a re-
vival in Detroit beginning next
week, and we hope to have as
many of our members from this
church es will come in attendance,
■rether C. E. Chambers, formerly
pastor of this chunsh, and now
serving Forest City Arkansas
church, will be the preacher tor
our fall revival Oct. 18>kMh. Let
us welcome him wtth a rsoord
attendance each night. The dls-
convention will be held Oct.
at McKinney,
Is being planned
and son, Terry Lee, Miami, Florli
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cavlnees,
Carksville; Mrs. Cavlness was for-
merly kasel Lewis, grandaughter
of Mr and Mrs. H. C. Lewis, i
There wete. seventeen grand-
i rwl ‘n
children and dne great-grandchild
present. The great-grandchild is
Sandra Ann, six-month-old daugh-
ter of J. P. libwla, Paris.
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