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Big Spring Herald, Oct. 1948 Miss Hatcher Honored At Bridal Gift Shower Mrs. J. M. Morgan and Mrs.

L. D. Jenkins entertained day evening in the Jenkins home with a bridal gift shower ing Miss Shu-ley Hatcher who will marry Dwlte Gtlllland In her I guests were received by the bonoree. Miss Hatcher, wore street-length frock of blsck crepe with sequin trim, Mrs, S. V.

Jord- mother of the and Mrs. A. F. Gilliland, mother of the were 5 registered by Mrs. Kenneth Cow- Covered with a hind-made lace T.

cloth, the refreshment tsble was centered with a crystal bowl filled with pink asters, white gladioli and sprays of queens wreath. Tall white tapers were placed In double crystal candelabra, Mrs. Morgan prtMded at the University Women To Sponsor Review Plans made by members of the American Association of University Women to sponsor Miss Evelyn Oppenhcimer of Dallas when she reviews "Miracle of the Bells," on Nov. 20 at the Settles hotel when members met, Tuesday it the home of Mrs. J.

B. Mull. E. C. Dodd spoke to the women on plans, problems and nspira- lions he, as president, has for Howard County Junior ColloRe.

Attending were Mrs. Charles Abelc. Mm. Carl Blomshleld, Mrs. Mary Boyvey, Mrs.

Ruth Burnnm, Nell Brown, Mrs. J. A. Fisher, Mrs. Eugene McNallen.

Mrs. 'J, B. Mull, Mrs, Arthur Rueckart, Mrs. R. W.

Thompson. MnrRuerite, Mrs. G. H. Wood, Mrs.

Kelley Lawrence, Mrs Roy Anderson, Dorothy Driver Mrs. John W. Walker. Matilda Maier, Mrs. W.

W. McCormlck, Mrs. Robb Adams, Msry Miller, Mrs. R. H.

Carson and Mrs. R. B. C. Cowper.

MeffyNou in nostril quickly openi up ----i rnnagfs to relieve cttifly SEnt Makes breathing cuter. Invites reitful sleep. Wortai flutl for relieving JllltnM of bead colds. Try Itl Follow OrcetloDi to the package. VICKSVA-1RO-N01 Frank crystal punch service.

Mrs. J. C. Burnam assisted In serving. The buffet held twin bowls of asters, gladioli and queens, wreath duplicating that of the table arrangement.

Fall flowers were used in the decoration of the entertaining rooms. Gifts were displayed by Blllie Jo BiRRs. Guest list at the shower included: Mrs. Helen Allen, Mrs. Agnes Young, Mrs.

V. Van Gieson, Mrs. A. J. Cain, Mrs.

G. G. Sawtelle, Mrs. A. E.

Wclker, Mrs. A. W. Shcelcr, Mrs. Frank Smith, Miss Louise Sheelcr, Miss Caroline Scholz, Mrs.

Earl Corder, Helen Dulcy. Mrs. H. H. Miller, Mrs.

Earl Read, Mrs. L. B. Conway, Mrs. Dorothy Artams, Frclda Huhbard of Midland.

Mrs. F. M. Purser, Mrs. Anabel Lovelace, Wynelle Tofld, Mrs.

Martha Hardln, Julia Cochron, Wynelle Franklin, Mrs. Frank Neal, Mrs. B. G. McNallen of Forsan, Mrs, W.

D. Wilbanks, Mrs, L. L. Freeman, Mrs. Albert Smith, LaVerne Marshall cf Odessa, Mrs.

Annazine Glancr. Mrs. John Brln- ner, Gladys Mattingly, Mrs, Violet Butts. Mrs. Edna Womack, Mm, Curtis Warren, Mrs.

E. W. Gurle- son, Betty Burleson, Joyce Croft, Mrs. Ruth Apple, Mrs. J.

P. Meador, Mrs. Ella Miles, Mrs. E. O.

Hicks. Mrs. LaHoma O'Brien, Mrs. Blllie McNamara, Mrs. G.

B. Pitman, MM. B. N. Ralph, Mrs.

Frank Powell, Mr.s J. Tuckness, Mrs. W. O. Wasson, Mrs.

J. D. McWhorter, Mrs. Harris McCanless. Jean Johnson, Mrs.

C. W. Deals, Mrs, Martin Dchllnger, Mrs. S. V.

Jordan Murthavllle, Dorothy LaFlttee, Shreveport, Mrs. W. Martin Shreveport, Mrs. Rose Brink, Bobby Hatchar, and Loralni Allen, --Give To Community Fund-Billy Womacks Have Son Born Wednesday Mr. and Mrs.

Billy Womack are the parents of son born Wednes day at 8:48 a.m. In a local hoi pltal. He weighed seven pounds 10 ounces, and has been name( David Gary. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Dan-ell D.

Douglass of Big Spring, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Womack of Midland. tMMIE MoCOBMICK DAY" is belnr observed at the local Montgomery Ward, store honoring Mri. Tlmmie McCormlck, whose 11 years service there make her the employe with longest experience.

In appreciation for her years of service, J. M. Wagner, manager of the store, today presented Mrs, McCormlck with a gardenia cor- safe. She Is manager of infants' and children's wear and lingerie departments. (Jack M.

Hiynes Photo). Maxie Younger Named High School Band Queen; Coronation To Be Friday Night Polls for tht election of the queen of the Big Spring high school band closed officially Thursday morning nt 9, o'clock, and the count revealed that Maxie Younger, freshman nominee will be the 1940-1947 queen, Joe Olre To The Community Chest Few possessions can give you the endurinf pleasure of softly-gleaming. exquisitely-wrought silver. Year after year it gives your home a touch of perfection, a quiet dignity. Time only and mellows its loveliness.

And there to no finer sterling silver than falttrni illurlraled to right: MMOTTY, CHANTKESS, SPRING OLORY, TULUDtL, COUKTMOP. 4 Most Six Piece Place Cost About 22.00 Christmas lay-Away Time At Nnthnn's 9439 fIZCS You rate an for appearance, in this dress! Pattern 9439 is the love of your young life because the cuffed skirt makes you look tall, the Cavalier collar Is oh-so- new! This pattern fivei perfect fit, is easy to use. Complete, Illustrated Sew Chart shows you every step. Pattern 9439 comes In teen-age sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, Size 12, yards SB-inch; 1W yards contrast. Send TWENTY-FIVE cents in coins for this pattern to Big Spring Herald, Pattern 232 West 18th Street, New York N.

Y. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. To Community Fund-Beta Sigma Phi Makes Rites Plans Plans were completed for the Ritual of Jewels'of the Beta Sigma Phi to be held on Nov. 2 when members met Tuesday evening at the Settles hotel. Emma Mae Carlton was In charge of the program on "Awareness of Blessings," at which each member quoted one thing which she thought contributed to happiness.

Edna Ellis related a hum- ourous true story, and Nell Rhea McCrary concluded the program by giving the highlights of her recent trip to Mexico City, Yucatan and Havana on tht Beta Sigma Phi Ramble. Members attending were Emma Mae Carlton, Marcella Childere, Joyce Croft, Charlene Dobbins, Ann Douglass, Kathaleen Freeman, Barbara Gage, DeAlva Graham, )orothy Hall, Freda Hoover, Sara Maude Houghton, Marjorle Laswell, Nell Hhea McCrary, Elizabeth Murdock, Lee Ida Pinkston, Juanlta Pool, Carolyn Smith, Beatrice Staseh, Leeta Frances Walker, Edna Womack, Evelyn Merrill and two visitors, Tookah Relnwald and Blllie McNamara. --Give To Community Fund-Neals Announce Daughter's Marriage Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ncal of Forsan are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Frances, Jerry Fox of Coleman In Fort Worth church on Oct.

5. The bride wore a green suit with gold accessories for the ceremony. She was graduated in 1944 from Forsan high school and at time of her marriage was employed In Abilene. --Give To Community Fund-- Haddon, band Instructor announced Thursday. Other candidates in the race included Mary Anna Whitaker for the seniors, Nancy Hooper for the juniors and Jane Stripling for the sophomores.

Coronation will be at the Northside (Fort Worth-Big Spring football game) 'Friday night In Steer stadulm. The occasion has been named "Dan Conley Day," honor- Ing the founder of the band queen contest, a former band director. Assisted by Wilda Watts, last year's band queen, Conley will crown Mlrs Younger as this year's official queen. --Give To Community Fund-Coming Events I A DORCAS CLASS will meet at 3 p.m. with Mrs.

Myrtle Jones at 1210 Runnels. WOODMAN CIRCLE will meet at the WOW hall at 0 p.m. A A MODERN WOMAN'S FORUM meets with Mrs. A. B.

Wade, 906 Main, at 3 p.m. --Give To Community Child Study Club Has Monthly Meet For their regular monthly session members of the child Study club met Wednesday afternoon In the home of Mrs. H. W. Smith, with Mrs.

John Dibrell as co- hostess. The hostess discussed "Basic Training for Character," after which Mrs. John Coffee told of "Living and Letting Live with Adolescents." At a brief business session plans were completed for the annual Hallowe'en party for children of club members. The affair will be held In the Settles hotel Monday at 7:30. Refreshment plates were served to Mrs.

John Coffee, Mrs. Iva Huneycutt, Mrs. M. R. Thompson, Mrs.

Joe Pickle, Mrs. Zollie Boykln, Mrs, Escol Campion, Mrs. Jack Smith, Mrs. J. B.

Mull and the hostesses. --Give To Community Fund-Forsan School Plans Hallowe'en Carnival To Be Held Saturday FORSAN, Oct. 24. are underway for the Hallowe'en carnival Co be held Saturday night, Oct, 28 at 7 p.m. In the high school gym.

The contest will close Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. high school and grade schools, Coronation of king and queen will be held when the carnival opens Saturday night. Carnival. royalty includes, 12th grade, LaVonne Hoard a Charles Long; llth, Jerry Duncan and Don Thorpe; 10th, MflBiey and Ray Prater; ninth, Deffle Merworth and Lewis Overton; eighth, Delores ThorrJe and Wayne Huestls; seventh, Mary McMahan and Bob Creclman; sixth, Peggy Louise Knight and Tommy Miller, fifth; Patsy Elliott and Jer- ry Don Hughes; fourth, Sue Jones and Albert P. Oglesby; third, Savella Peek, Blljie Don Miller; second, Sue Averctt and Edward Slate; first, Lydie Mae Wilson nad Tony Starr, Entertainment booths will Jn- cludt blngb, ca track, foods, grab bag, crazy house, country store, freak show, A turkey, a calf, and a blanket will be awarded to win- nan of contests.

The industrial arts class have a display of their work. Forion Ncwft Fans Attend Football Game At Water Valley, Others Make Weekend Trips FORSAN, Oct. (SpU--Tht group who attended the Coahoma Water Valley football gamt recently were Mr and Mrs. C. Wash, Mr.

and Mrs. Newman Bak er, Mr. and Mrs. G. L.

Monroney and Evelyn, Mr. Carlton Coahoma Ntwi Mrs. E. G. Cullie Entertains Circles Of Church Auxiliary COAHOMA, Oct.

24. 8pU-- Mrs. E. O. Cullie was hostess to Naomi Shlve and Sarah McQuary circles of the Presbyterian Aux lllary Monday afternoon when Mrs.

Frank Loveless led the pro gram and Bible study. At the conclusion of the program a salad course was servec to Mrs. Truett DeVaney, Mrs: Echols, Mrs, H. T. Hale.

Mrs. V. Guthrle, Mrs. Sam Hicks, Mrs Ellie Elliott, Mrs. Leroy Echols Mrs.

Frank Loveless and Miss Agness Barnhlll. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Thompson accompanied by Ben Cockrel spent last weekend in Dallas where they visited with relatives and attended the State Fair. Mr. and Mrs. W. T.

Barber have as their guest his mother, Mrs. Barber from Athens. Visiting in the home of Mrs, B. DeVaney over the weekend was her son, Noble DeVaney, and family of Kermit. Mr.

and Mrs. Leroy Echols attended the funeral of L. R. Knight held Thursday in Sterling City. Mr, Knight was a former resident of Coahoma.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mayfield left for a two week's vacation to be spent visiting with friends in Fort Worth. Mn. Garland Sanders and children of Big Spring were Sunday guests in the C.

DeVaney home. Mrs. Bob Marshall and Fred Wesson left Sunday for a visit with their sister in Corsicana. Mr. Mrs.

J. D. Miller returned Sunday from Fort Sumntr, N. where they spent several days visiting her sister, Mrs. Vance Davis and Mr.

Davis. Abilene college students visiting their parents in Coahoma over the weekend were Frances Sheedy, Ruby Helen Lindley and Jon- nle Stroder. Mrs. T. W.

Farrls Is spending this week visiting her children, Buster Farris and Mrs. Mllam Jn Brownwood. Mr. and Mrs, Tom BIrkhead and Tommle accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.

Smith Cochran spent last Sunday in Muleshoe where they visited with the Doyl Winstead family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams of the Knott community were Sunday guests of the John C. Adams family.

--Give To Community Fund-Mrs. Edith Jobnson Weds Forsan Man At Baptist Church FORSAN, Oct. 24. the First Baptist church of Forsan Mrs. Edith Johrtson of Kansas City, became the bride of Paul Whlrley Monday evening.

The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Burl Clark. For the rites the bride was attired In a frock of dark blue with a printed flower at the waist and on the draped skirt. She wore a corsage of violets. All accessories were black.

The ceremony was attended by Mrs. R. E. Duncan and the bride's daughters, Rosemary and Ruth. Following tht wedding the couple was honored at a party In the home of Mr.

and Mrs. M. M. Fairchild. Mr, and Mrs.

Whlrley are making their home in the West Field. King and family, Bobby Asbury, Bill Conger and Rsyford Llles. Mr. and John Galey of Hamlln were here Saturday. Mrs.

Jlmmle Calcota has bean moved to her home in the Schell camp from a Big Spring hospital. George Jackson, superintendent of the Shell production and Mrs. Jackson are away for two weeks visiting in Dallas. Audry Chambers hat been in Port Heches for several days with hit brother and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Chambers, Mrs. Nora Long of Crosi Plains has been visiting in the of her Alvln Long. Eddie Payne of Monahans was recent visitor In the S. C. Cow.

ley home. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Holeomb have moved to Forsan from Lee's. He is a new pumper for Amerada.

James McNillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burl McNallen, was a senior honor roll student at Price college In Amarillo. Mr. and Mrs.

E. B. Thorpe and family were In Kermit visiting Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Bob Kneer visited in Midland Sunday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Ayert had as weekend guests, Mr. and Mri.

L. D. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Priddy and their families and Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Bailey of Colorado City. Mrs. Rosa Bailey, Mr. Ayers' mother, has been here -for an extended visit.

Bill Katllff, student of Hardln Simmons, preached Sunday'In the Baptist church and at the Otis- Chalk church Sunday night. G. D. Kennedy has been elected first vice-president of the Howard county unit of the Texas state teachers association. Mrs.

Bleese Cathcart and children had as their guests over the weekend her brother, A. F. Hearn and Mrs. Hern of San Angelo. Mrs.

John C. Adams, Jerene and Ronnie of San 'Angelo visited the Charles Adams Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rust of Monahans were business visitors in Forsan Monday.

Wanda and Ray Whirley were weekend guests of their grandparents in Colorado City. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith had (3 their visitor Sunday, his father, J. Smith of Robert Lee.

--Give To Community Fund-Junior GA Hears Stories On: Brazil A special program on Brazil was heard Wednesday afternoon when members of the Junior Girls Auxiliary met at the First Baptist church. Three itorles from missionaries to Brazil were heard. Announcement was made that Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, mother of the unit's president. Evelyn Wilson, will entertain the group with a party to be given -on Hallowe'en night.

Thirty-three girls attended the Wednesday session. WALLPAPER 200 PATTERNS DISPLAYED Big Spring Paint Paper Company Phone 1181 Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat It's It's amazing, how quickly one may losa pounds of b'ulky," unsightly fat right in your own home. Make this recipe your- aelf. It's easy--no trouble at all and costs little. It contains nothing harmful.

Just BO to your druggist and ask for four ounces of liquid Clean white shoes off the feet Barcentrate (formerly called and allow them to dry thoroughly before wearing. --Give To Community Fund-A coat of wax on brass door knocker? will form a protective coat to keep off tarnish. Concentrate). Pour this into pint bottle and add enough grapefruit juice to nil tha bottle. Then take two tableapoonsful twice day, all there is to H.

If the very first bottle doesn't the imple, easy way to bulky fat and regain alendw, more graceful curves; if reducible pounds and inches of excess fat don't just stem to disappear almost mario from neck, chin, arms, bast, abdomen, hips, ealvea and ankles, Just rsturn the empty bottle for your money back. Follow the easy endorsed by many who have tried this plan and help bring back alluring curves and graceful sJenderness. how quickly bloat disappears--how much better you feel. Mora alive, youthful appearing and active. CIEAN DENTAl PLATES At (Ml, MfclltltC iUlnt fit fcnt ,3." Wl r.l«rn.l ll'i i "ir.

4raffM Baking Competition To Begin Friday At Local Church Registration will begin Friday morning it 0:30 o'clock In the Presbyterian church for conteit of baking of quick breads by memberi of Howard County Demonstration clubt and elubi. Oirli will regliter for the affair at 8:30 a.m. and beginning at 10 a.m. club women will ilgn for the contest. The varioui en- tranU will not compete agalnit each other, but rather against a perfect score, and on the basis of a scoring sheet each item will be graded.

All members receiving score of more than 80 points will win prize, and with points the gifts increase in value. The list of prizes Includes nests of oven-proof mixing bowls, measuring implements, flour sifters of different capacities and other baking paraphernalia. The variations of quick breads which will be entered in the contest include nut, prune, peanut butter, date nut, orange, binana and quick coffee cake. Teachers of home economics In Howard county will Judge the women's contest, and the girls' contest will be judged by HD club women. A luncheon will be held at the church at noon with Mrs.

J. M. Craig In charge of arrangements, assisted by Mrs. J. Leonard.

J. A. Girl Born Oct. 17 Friends bert have learned of the birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Carlson on Oet. 17 in Wilson, N.C. She weighed pounds, seven ounces and has beta named Mary Elizabeth.

Maternial grandparents are Mr. and Mn. Audy Tucker. LICKED AT LAST! thu i Intetfen thub to war nman Pto- So watakMl for wanlw itnf mtf. ta rntAOMr war fc KMsakw I Its Pot Plants Mixed Pota, Cyclamen African ESTAH'S FLOWERS Phone 141 The busy bee doesn't write when she needs note to make Into goes out and It That's the way we advise people to purchase thdr hardware and houseware needs.

Come to our stors-- make your selection--pay a low price for good quality merchandise and be satisfied with your purchase. Select it yourself at Big Spring Hardware todayl HI! Venetian Blinds 28" 36" Hinsdale Wrench Set Each wrench unconditionally guaranteed. 6.20 to BIG SPRING HARDWARE CO. I Get Kleenite today at all good druggists. (adv.) 117 19 A I I I A checks to the season! i Mtk, wtM'fmtng kovnd wttk Wold ifcot trims the four pedwo pltaltd tklrt.

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