The Mexia Daily News from Mexia, Texas • Page 3

THE MBXIA DAILY NEWS, MESttA, tEXAS, THUfiSDAY, 1, 19SS Civil Defense Discussed Wr Las Amigas Club A program on Civil Defense was given by Mrs. Gordon Tynei' and iv'irs. bianley Jb'oster when Las Amigas club mertibers met luesday evening in the home of Mrs. Dale Brown. Mrs.

Tyncr told of the needs for Civil Defense during times of war, saying that the main aini of the orsanixation at this time Was to keep productiort'iioing, Mrs. Tyncr a group of Ijuestions members to be asked. As. member asked the question, Mis. Tynef gave a complete informative answer, stressing the need for all to read Civil Defense? material and join volunteer services.

The need of Civil Defense during pi-ace time was told by Mrs. Foster. A brief resume of the Texas Cily disaster and the Waco tornado was given for a complete understanding why Civil Defense is needed in all towns. Foster stated the Fire 6: HAftTMAi'T, n'fuhfagton, I). saya: "St.

Tosnph Aspirin For Children is so easy to give. My child likes (he orang" flavor. I'm sure of accurate dosage." Chief D. W. Mansell had been appointed Civil Defense dirtctdf if! the sfJeakgr ftlal though plans are ih a infaftcy stage, five hiajor pYdbleml Sfe the basis fbf ttfgahifcatidft (1) tfte, need for a centrally locatea cjuarters 'btiildihg; (2) cothfnufti- catiohs; (3)' first aid and feeding units; (4) complete 'understanding of'fescue methods; (5) prdgfess reports for those anxiously awaiting hews of relatives and friends.

The program was concluded by" the repeating of the club collect in unisoji. Preceding the program, Mrs. ST. JOSEPH ASPIRIN FOR CHILDREN SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES-PARTS AND SUPPLIES LITTLE Sewing Center Mexia 211 E. Lloyd Yelverton presided for a briet; business session at which time final plans for the Christmas party to be given for the small boys' ward at the Mexia State School, were mode.

Mrs. Charles Davis Was also introduced as a hew member. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the meetirig. Mrs, Mary Giles, Rayburn McClintock Married Recently Mrs. Mary Giles of Mexia and Rayburn McClintock of Houston, formerly of Mexia, were united in marriage Saturday, November 12, in Houston.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. T. Thompson, Methodist minister, at his home. Standing with the couple were Miss Lee Lewis and Leo Jarnigan, oth of Houston.

Ihe couple will be at home at 2518 Colquitt in Houston, after December 10. Legion Auxiliary Hffi Social Meeting Af MdCeilh Home A social Meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Mbnday evening in the home of Mrs. Earl McKeith. Mrs. feertha Pool and Mrs.

Mildred Allen were co-hostesses with Mrs. Mctfeith. A turkey dinner was served buffet style from the dining table which was decorated with an ar- rangeltient of candles. Following the dinner hour games of Bingo were played by the guests. Personals Dr.

and Mrs. C. C. Edgar left Wednesday morning from Dallas by plane for Chicago, 111., to attend the Chicago Livestock Show. They will return Tuesday.

Dec. 6. Recent visitors of Mr, and Mrs. G. Sawyer were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. F. K. Sawyer and son, Troy, of Opelousas, La. The group visited relatives in Houston and Katy during the Thanksgiving holidays.

a Mrs. Patricia Haslebergef has returned to her home from a local hospital where she lias been receiving medical treatment. Mrs. Harry Hale and Miss Willie Mary KnoX were Dallas visitors Wednesday. Visitors In Mexia Mrs.

Vel Horn (left) is shown above with (left to right). Mrs. Wiley Johnson and Mrs. Claude Shelipn. of Hubbard, and MriS; Tris Speaker of Cleveland, Ohio, who were her guests at Ihe Woman's Golf association luncheon, Tuesday, at the Mexia Country club.

Baptist Gloss To file. PefKifts Blfele class of the" FJfiSl SaplSsi t-fcufcH will hold banquet fof alt class members and theft wives. Friday feVening at lOOjp.tti. at the chltrch, Homer Stewart, class president. TO QHIS WSMAM (t)J?) ttosp'ital atteridants said today that Mrs.

Margaret Bflehl and the two surviving quadruplets born to her Saturday are "progressing well." The two youngsters, who weighed in at 12 1-2 and 14 1-2 still in the incubator. One of the four girk died 13 hours after birth and ahother died 24 hours later. Atterney-at'Law KetidMck Building Phbttli Mexia TOYS buy Tours at Karner-Phillips Gift Shop DENT1STS THREATEN TO QUIT PULLING PARIS (UP) French dentists threatened to stop pulling teeth in a 24-hour strike today to protest low fees Irom the government's 'social security system. The strike was called by the dentao surgeon's union which claims 9,500 members. It would close more than half of the dentists' offices in France.

Let's Criticize A Little Less By RUTH MILLETT DR. W. DUKE PITTMAN DR. WILLIAM D. PITTMAN OPTOMETRISTS RIEXIA.TEXA9 ALL GIFT ITEMS BEAUTIFULLY WAPPED for that Womdn in your life at a uoa at gny casual or otherwise, we have just the style and Satins, Taffetas, Chrom- spuhs, also Piinas and Silks, Jun- Misses and Half Sizes.

Maybe there is an idea in a story from Chicago for all adults who are alarmed at juvenile delinquency and vandalism and are quick to notice teen-agers' bad manners. On a recent morning in Chicago four young girls boarded a bus for a parochial school. Continuing our Sale on Ladies' Costs and Suits Children's Super Values for your selection. many LATHAM'S Style Shop on the bus by her her good manners and her general air of refinement. The other three made a far different 'impression.

But instead of concentrating on the lack of tidyness, good mariners, of the other girls, the three passengers wrote a letter to the head of the school praising the one girl whose manner and conduct they felt deserved praise. They also enclosed SI00 to pay her tuition for a year The money isn't the important oart of this story. The important thing is that, instead of condemn- jng all teen-agers when they saw several behaving a way they disapproved, these grownups stopped to praise the girl who won their We adults have harped so much on juvenile delinquency that we have almost forgotten about the well-mannered teen-agers, are actually far in the majority. What effort do we ever, make. to let them know that we are proud of them? The delinquents make the headlines.

The delinquents are all too often the ones we have in mind when we talk about teen-agers. But what of the kids who are growing up in a way to do us and their country proud? If we pay mere attention to them and be a little more generous with our praise, we might do more to encourage the kind of teen-age behavior we approve, than we now do by just viewing the kind of we know is wrong. Boys' Mark Twain Wool Rayon and Acetate Wool, Rayon Sizes 12 Io 20 fli MANNERS Make Friends The host and hostess who are giving a large party should, after they have greeted the guests at the door, mingle with the guests saying just a with each instead of spending a long time with any one small group. "Keep circulatin" is a good rule for a host and hostess at a large party. When your date gets ready to leave you may bring him his topcoat if you have hung it up for him, but don't help him on with it.

A man always holds a woman's coat for her woman never holds a man's, unless he is old and feeble and actually needs help. Personals Xmas Gifts For Give Something to Wear PAJ AM A Sizes 2 to IS Broadcloth $2.95 $3.95 Ski Type $2.95 Boys' Department Men's and Boys' MARK TWAIN SPORT 'COATS a All Colors Wools Flannels Gabardines Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Brock of Odessa, are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Marrs. J. W. Elliott, and Raymond Dillard were in Temple Wednesday to visit Charlie DuBoise, who ss receiving medical treatment in a hospital there. Mr.

and Mrs. C. R. Noles were Waco visitors Wednesday, Tris Speaker of Cleveland, Ohio, and Charlie Vaughan visit- I ed Val Horn, Wednesday. A package of ten distinctive Hallmark Cards, all alike, for just different designs.

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