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the the PAGE FOUR BLYTHEVILLE (ARK.) COURIER NEWT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1955. News Mias Millie Ann Mallory, Society Editor Phone 8-4461 ENGAGEMENT TOLD Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Bader made announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Jane, to Denver Howard Fike, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William Denver Fike, at an engagement party Saturday night. All are of Caruthersville. Miss Jane Bader of Caruthersville To Become Bride of Howard Fike CARUTHERSVILLE An announcement of wide interest was made Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Bader of the engagement.

of their daughter, Miss Jane Bader, to Denver son of Mr. and Mrs. William Denver Fike, all of Caruthersville. The wedding wit be solemnized Eula Fike of Houston, Texas, and Sunday, June 26. the lale J.

C. Fike of Birmingham, Miss Bader. is. the granddaugh- Ala, tar of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Long He was graduated from CaruthBr, of Braggadocio and Mr. and ersville High School in 1951 and is Mrs. George B. Bader Br. of Ca- now a senior al the University of ruthersville, Missouri In Columbla.

She was graduated from Caruth. He is also member af the Phi ersville High School in 1053 and Gamma Delta fraternity, and he WaS member of the Sigma Delta served as Intramural couch for the Chi, fraternity last year was rush She is a- senior al Christian Col- chairman for the fraternity this lege in Columbia, where she past fall, WAS member of the student coun- The announcement was made at all this year. the home of the bride-elect with Mr. Fike is the grandson of Mrs. about 30 guests present.

The Bader home was decorated with spring flowers which accentu- Annie Armstrong Circle Has Program in Home Armstrong Circle of Trinity Baptiat Church met al the home of Mrs. Lauena Everett with five members and one visitor, Mrs. Huleth Foster, present last night. Following repenting of the watchword Mrs. Blil Lowe led in prayer.

Mrs. Lucy Koonce gave the devotonal and Mra, C. 8. Birmingham presided over the meeting. Mr.

Mary Lyons dismissed the group. Oddfellows Have District Meeting In Hall Here Oddfellows of Blytheville, Caruthersville, Haytl and Steele held A district meeting here last night, There were 161 members present for the chicken and noodle dinner. First degree WAS conferred upon 2 candidates. Coming Events Thursday. Burdette PTA meeting at 2:20 p.m.

Mr. Tommye McClure will give devotional and election of officers will be held. Execulive board meeting is at 2 p. m. Elliott Fielcher Chapter of UDC having 12:30 luncheon AL Razorback.

Hostesses are Mrs. D. Barksdale, Mrs. W. I.

Denton. Mrs. 0. O. Poetz, Mrs.

Cleo Langston And Mrs. G. S. Atkinson. ated the pink and blue color scheme.

Miss Sue Long of gadocio, Miss Bader's cousin, WAS dressed an an Enster rabbit, carry. ing large Enster brisket. She Hove' ench guest smnli while wedding announcement booklet, which had Illy-of-the-valley and a wedding ring 011 the cover. Guests Present When LaPetite Club Plays Mrs. Loy Welch, Mrs.

R. nnd Mra. Robert Klilinn were guests yesterdny when La Petite Club played At the home of Mrs. Arthur Vance. Bridge winners were Mrs.

Welch, high, Mra. Neul Gesell, second high and Mra. Vnnce, bridgo. Al The Hospitals Blytheville Hospital Dismissed: A. G.

Mosley, Steele Mrs. Wayman Robbins, Conter Charles Fowler, Steele Lero Lucas. city Store Dakiridge. city W. P.

Polk. Cooler Judy K. Wade, Armorel Chickasawba Hospital Disinissed: Mrs. David Boren and baby, city Carolyn Wilson, city Sandra Daniels, city Walls Hospital Dismissed: Mrs. Earl Bell, city Mrs.

Tallinn Frunks, city Timothy Alexander, city Dennis Daneworth. city Mrs. Charles State and baby, Rt 12. city ONE- THIRD OFF On All Spring Suits Coats And Early Spring Dresses LADIES BLYTHEVILLE, Love Group Has Meeting In Hanley Home Love Group of First Ohristian Church met at the new home of Mrs. Sam Hanley on Bircet last night.

Mrs. J. Cecil Lowe opened the meeting with prayer and a program continuing the study of "India, PakIstan and Ceylon, Education Moves Forward," was given with Miss Louella Alley as leader. Miss Alloy spoke on Dr. Law.

hack's method of teaching and liter. acy house. Mission Schools was the part given by. Mr5, Harry Bradley and Mrs. Lowe, gave a map talk, pointing out the union institutions at Allahabad, Jabalpur and Woodstock School at Landour.

During these reports, a "skeptic" in the person of MIss Margaret Wright, questioned the leaders on the educational report. Mrs. Jewel Curdwell gave the devotional and, following missionary benediction, the hostess served refreshments. Luncheon Given For Mrs. Haynes On Birthday Mrs.

T. H. Haynes was honored on her birthday yesterday when her daughter, Mrs. R. C.

Farr, entertained eight with a luncheon and afternoon of rook games. The two-course luncheon was setved from the dining table which was centered with an antique Dresden bowl fIlled with pink carnations and Happy Birthday placecards were used. Gary Farr, presented his greatgrandmother with a pink carnation corsage. Mrs. R.

H. Farr assisted In serving. In the rook games high score was won by Mrs. C. E.

Wilson. Mrs. Newson Entertains for Gov. Faubus Mrs. Udell Newsom entertained with an informal party at her home on West Highway 18 last night for Gov.

Orval Faubus. Guests present were Sen. Fred Stafford and Mayor Con Bray of Marked Tree and Mayor E. R. 6011 of Blylhevillo.

Mr. A. E. Caldwell assisted the hostess in entertaining. J.

W. Steinsiek Speaks to PTA J. W. Steinsick WAR guest speaker last night. at.

the Oasnell ParentTencher Association meeting. He made his speech to the graduating class. His topic was, "You can Beer, What You Want to Be." Mrs. Bill Crawford, program presided over the mectIng which was opened with group singing. Harold Davis Rave the prayer and Roy Baker, the president's message, A trio composed of Virginia Lloyd.

DAR Chapter Has Luncheon At Hotel Charlevolx Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution met at tel Noble yesterday, for a 1 p. luncheon and meeting. Mrs. George Pollock, Mrs. 0.

Smith and Mrs. James were hostesses for the meeting. A red, white and blue centerpiece was used on the table flags were used about the room. Mrs. Paul M.

Wilson, a new resident of Blytheville, was a guest of the group. In absence of the regent and viceregent, Mrs. W. Marion Williams served as temporary chairman. Mrs.

Samuel F. Norris 1 was program chaIrman and apoke on "Daughters of American Revolution in Arkansas, Land of Opportunity." Mrs. Wagner Honored With Layette Shower Mrs. Frank Wagner, WAR honored with a layette shower at the home of Mrs. Mary Allce Eaton lust night.

rat Hostesses were Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Burks, Mrs. Don Kerbough and Mrs. James Weslbrook.

The eveninu WA.S spent playing bridge and canasta games with Mrs. James Wimberley high scorer in the bridge gumes, Miss Rhonda Eaton, high In canasta, and Mrs. Charlie Booker winning bridgo. Tulips were used to conter the individual tables and iris were used throughout the entertalning rooms. A dessert course was served.

Miss Huffman Entertains CIB Bridge Club Miss Jettye Claire Huffman enIn Ined the CIB Bridge Club AL her home yesterday. All members were present. The hostess used tulips and panales to decorate the entertaining rooms and served a dessert course preceding the games. Mrs. Ulho Burnes, Mrs.

Bob McGraw and Mrs. Harold Nunn won high scores In the game. Miss Jo Ann Jackson Miss Jackson Elected Head OfNurses Union Jo Ann Jackson, daughter and Mrs. T. F.

Jackson of Morehouse, and former Blytheville residents, was elected president of Missourl State Student Nurse Association at the body's annual convention in Jefferson City last wrek. She is a junior student In the Washington University School of Nursing, St. Louis, and is in trainIng al Barnes Hospital, During the past year Miss Jackson wAs second vice-president of the organization. She is also persident of the Junior Class, cominitlee chairman- for the nalional Student association convention to be held in St. Louis May 2 lo a inclusive; member of the student council and delegate to the chird district Student Nurse Association, St.

Louis. Miss Jackson is the granddaughter of Mr. Odie Freeman of Blytheville. Women Believe Life Is a Pretty Picture Soc Time Copy Women Belleve 181 One reason why there are 80 many dissatisfied women today Is that the present generation of homemekaers has been led' to expect life to be a series of pretty pictures. They are told that if they will do this' and that they can stay young nod 81- tractive and morous.

And SO they work and sirive to fight the sign of age. When they see. It Is A losing tie they feet defented. They constantly strive to mAke benutiful Ruth Millet pictures of their houses. And when family living clutters.

The pretty pictures, they feel frustrated. For any woman with family who experts a house to be a pretty picture is sure lo be disappointed. Ruth Millet sang "The Old Country Ofticers were elected for the coming year with, Mrs. Crawford elected president; Mrs. Hap Brewvice-president; Mrs.

Gene ultz, secretary and Mrs. J. T. Hemby, treasurer, In the socin1. hour, refresbments were served by Mrs.

Frances Donner and Mrs. Mitchell West. Inve your tweed In a pink tint this spring, Lightweight and a Joy Bernice Burris nnd Sue Lollor, I to behold. They have been led to believe SIMPLIFY SHOPPING AND SAVING WITH MO PAYMENT KENWOOD TV STUDIO HER DO WANT ADS in 1 To LES GRAN Bra el CIS DO 30 USED What do you Need? Get it fast with a low cost want ad! Thrifty women and men, too read our classified ads every day for the best reason in the world: YOU Want ads in this paper are a market place for everything you want to buy, sell, or swap and for expert services. Get the classified shopping habit, now.

we will help you write the Ad! Ads placed before 5 p.m. will appear next day, except for Monday's paper when ads must be placed by noon Saturday. All classified advertising payable in advance. BLYTHEVILLE COURIER NEWS Fourth Annual Lange School Benefit Played at Country Club Fourth annual benefit for given last night by Country Club assist Blytheville Junior Auxiliary Twenty-eight tables of bridge and canasta were present. At each table prizes were awarded and Bits of News Mostly Personal Mra.

C. M. Gray, who was injured in a fall, Is Improving at her nome on Main Street. Mrs. Bessie Justus has returned from St.

Louts where she spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Mayo Bell, Mr. and Mrs. P. E.

Scott are in Memphis today where Mrs. Scott Ls having the cast removed from her foot at Campbell's Cilnic. Dr. and Mrs. George Atkinson and sons, O'Neal and Douglas, of Oskaloosa, spent the holiday and here visiting his brother, Dr.

Gen Atkinson, Mrs. Atkinson and son. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bernard Ford.

and children have moved to Kennett to make their home where Mr. Ford will be manager of Kroger Store. Mrs. Odie Freeman and Mrs. shla Mick visited Mrs.

T. Jackson and family in Morehouse, over the weekend. Dick Reid, student at University of Arkansas, is spending. his spring vacation here vialting parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Max Reid. Miss Joanne Cullorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cullom, Jr. ol Wilson, was elected president of Social Standards Committee last week at Vanderbilt University for the year 1955-56.

This organization is in its ninth year. Miss Cullom Is a Junior In the college of arts and science and is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Cullom, Sr. of Wilson and Mrs. Bettye Nelle Starr of Osceola. that their children will never be problems if they handle them just right, And when the children per. sist in having their shore of faults and troubles.

and problems, their mothers wonder where they have falled. They have been taught to pect marriage to be one long honeymoon. And so when they hit the rough spots and face the perfods of loneliness or boredom or confilct, they think their marriages are failures. Life Ian': a series of pretty pictures and any woman who expects it to be da sure to be frustrated at every turn. The only happy women are those who take ille AR it comes entoying the good to the fullest and meeting the bad with courage.

That is the real truth- -but many women today ton't find it out 100n enough for their own good. SATURDAY lo is your last day to have your child entered in our Children's Portralt Contest LEE BEARDEN Photography CHILD ART STUDIO Dial 3-8666 for Appointment WSCS Member Present Panel Discussion Lange Exceptional School was in Duplicate its Bridge League project. freshmenta of coffee and Iced drinks were served throughout the evening. A Mitchell movement was played by the 10 tables of duplicate members present, North Soulh winners were Mrs. C.

C. Councille and Mrs. 0. W. Coppedge, first with points: A.

M. McManus and Mrs. R. T. Kirshner, second with points.

Mrs. W. D. Chamblin and Mrs. Russeu Phillips, third with points, and Mrs.

O. W. McCutchen and Mrs. Joe Ferguson, fourth with 131 points. East and West winners were Mrs.

E. B. Gee and Mrs. C. W.

Afflick. first with points; Mrs. Ruth Eleanor Afflick' and Mrs. F. W.

Whitner with 117 points; Mrs. Eugenia Jenkins and Mrs. Alta Cameron, third with points, and Mrs. B. A.

Lynch and Mrs. P. D. Foster, fourth with 113 points, week the league will play its monthly masterpcint game. Tuesday Bridge Club Has Meeting Mrs.

ers and terday met in Mrs. Reid' games. Max Reid used spring flowserved a dessert course when Tuesday Bridge Club her home. E. M.

Regenold and Mrs. were winners in the bridge Draperies and Slip Covers looking Drab? Sta-Nu FINISHING PROCESS Revives Draperies and Slip Covers like Magic, how Sta who restores fife ond color to droperies and slip cover makes then hong and fit better. Febria dit, spot, wrinkles draperies and seven lest langeri Na antra charge for State fishing with out drycleaning service! Call us rodoyl Cleaners 300 S. Division Ph. 3-4348 Lake Street Methodist Women's Society Christian Service met at the home of Mrs.

Joe Thomas Monday night for a program meetIng. Mrs. C. Baxter led the opening prayer. Mrs.

George Shanks presided over the meeting. The program, led by Mrs. Paul Lipford was given in the form of panel discussion and the topic," The United Work of Protestant Wo. men in the United States," was dis. cussed.

Those taking parts were Mra. E. Gray, Mrs. Don Lutz, Mrs. H.

M. Sanford and Mrs. Joe Thomas. The group was dismissed by tepeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Hostesses were: Mrs.

Thomas and Mrs. Gay served a dessert course at the conclusion of the program, Read Courier News Claasified Ada. ROXY Box Office Opens 6:45 Show Starts 7:00 p. Admission 15c At All Times WED. THURS.

Double Feature MUSICAL WITH YOUNG IDEAS! JANE POWELL -EDMUND PURDOM DEBBIE VIC DAMONE LOUIS CALHERN BAD MEN" Starring Diana Robert BARRYMORE PAIGE ALSO CARTOON Ritz ONE OF ARKANSAS' FINEST THEATERS Cinemascope at Its Best With Stereophonic Sound! Listen 1o KLCN at 10:10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for Rilz Rory Programs Announcements WED. THURS. FRI SKIN RIVERS IN ACTION! Beauty! Thrills! Tension: Exciteme HOWARD.

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