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MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1943 THE VERNON DATU RECORD. VERNON. TEXAS PAGE THRE 1 Club and Social Activities LORETTA WITHERS, Editor Miss Jewel Cary To Wed Warren W. Goss in San Diego A delightful informal tea was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

J. F. Cary, 1403 Lexington Street, Saturday evening, announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Jewel Cary, to Warren W. Goss, son of Mr. and Mrs.

H. J. Goss of the Elliott community. The Cary home was attractively decorated with the chosen colors of blue and white predominating in decorations. Small blue and white airplanes, with the names and the wedding date printed on them, were given to the guests as favors.

Flowers decorating the home were white garza chrysanthemums and sweetpeas in pastel shades. The couple will be married Feb. 14, in San Diego, where Mr. Goss has been employed by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation for the past 18 months. HIGHWAY EMPLOYES ARE ENTERTAINED AT PLUMMER HOME Honoring employes of the Vernon Division of the State Highway Department, R.

O. Plummer, superintendent, and Mrs. Plummer entertained with a dinner in their home, 926 Yamparika, Friday evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs.

F. W. Barnes and daughter, Marie, Mr. and Mrs. F.

L. Fletcher and son, Don, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Todd and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs.

S. A. Griggers and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W.

K. Patterson and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Clement, Mr.

and Mrs. T. W. Frith, A. C.

Rich and daughter, Miss Doris Frith, Miss Wilma Maroney, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Clifton, Mr.

and Mrs. A. L. Lawson, and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs.

Plummer. NO attendance, no tardiness, excellent workmanship and good attitude toward fellow workers won Helen Priest, Detroit war worker, a trip to New York and set an excellent example for the rest of us to follow. ESCAPE FROM SUB London, Jan. 18. group of American and British air force personnel has arrived in Malta aboard destroyers after escaping from an Italian submarine prison ship which was blasted to the bottom of the Mediteranean by an Allied plane, a Reuters dispatch fro Cairo said today.

FIDELIS SS CLASS MEMBERS MEET AT YERBY HOME HERE Members of the Fidelis Sunday School Class of the Calvary Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Leroy Yerby in West Vernon for a business and social meeting Friday afternoon. Hostesses were Mesdames M. Jordan, Yerby, Hayden Sehnon and L. C.

Bolton. Games were directed by Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Selmon, president, presided during the business session, at which time Mrs.

E. H. Smith was appointed group captain to succeed Mrs. W. C.

Pierce who moved to Dallas, and Mrs. W. B. Johnson was elected stewardship vice president to succeed Mis. Hulen Monkres who has moved to Amarillo.

Favorite scriptures were given as a devotional. Mrs. Hershel Lovelace led in prayer. Refreshments were served to Mesdames J. N.

Owens, E. H. 'Smith, E. L. Patton, W.

B. Johni son, Hershal Lovelace, C. B. Thomas, and the hostesses, Mesdames Jordan, Bolton, Selmon and Yerby. 8339 12-20 LOTS OF is the sort of dress that makes you feel silting on top of the world.

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Size 13, with short sleeves, takes 3 yards 39- inch material, yard contrast trimming. For this attractive pattern, send 15 cents, plus 1 cent for postage, in coins, with your name, address, pattern number, and size to Vernon Daily Record Pattern 530 So. Wells St, Chicago, 111. Sewing is again an important domestic art! If you are devoting more of your time than ever to it, appreciate FASHION, our comprehensive new pattern book and sewing guide. FASHION has 52 pages, illustrated in color, of patterns, for Spring and Summer.

Send for your copy today, the price is 25 cents. To Be Studied By Scientists Sunday is the subject of the Lesson-Serman which will be read in all Churches of Christ. Scientist, on Sunday, January 24. The Golden Text is me thy way, Lord: I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy (Psalms Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Serman is the following from the Bible: who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speak- eth the truth in his (Psalms The Lesson-Sermon also includes the following passage from the Christian Scienc text book, and Health with Key to the by Mary Baker Mind rightly demands entire obedience, affection, and strength. No reservation is made for any lesser loyalty.

Obedience to Truth gives man power and (page 183). Phone: Office 171 Popular Wichitan And 0. L. Ely, Jr. Are Wed Saturday A wedding of interest to Ver- nonites was solemnized Saturday evening at the First Methodist Church in Wichita Falls, uniting in marriage Miss Amelia Kolb, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Kolb of Wichita Falls, to O. L.

(Bud) Ely, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Ely of Tulsa, Oktat, formerly of Vernon.

The ring ceremony was read by Dr. Paul E. Martin, pastor, in the presence of relatives and friends of the couple. J. R.

Kolb gave his daughter in marriage. She wore an exquisite gown of white slipper satin fashioned with sweetheart neckline, long fitted bodice, long sleeves pointed at the wrists, and a full skirt which extended into a grace- ul train. Her veil of illusion was caught to a wreath of baby roses and she carried a bouquet of white roses combined with gardenias. Matron of honor for the bride was her sister, Mrs. Goodwin Bray, of Vernon.

She wore a gown of ice blue slipper satin and net, fashioned with long fitted bodice, sweetheart neckline and full skirt. The latter was of net in bouffant style. Her hair was covered by a shoulder-length veil of ice blue net and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. Bridesmaids were Misses June Young and Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, iof Wrichita Falls, Gayle McLaugh- lin of Electra was best man for the groom. Serving as groomsmen were Goodwin Bray of Vernon, Lance Walker, of Lub- hock, E.

L. Ely of Tulsa and Hal Yeager of Wichita Falls. Immediately after the wedding, an informal reception was held at the home of the parents at 1652 McGregor Street. Mrs. Ely has made many friends here while visiting her sister, Mrs.

She attended public schools at Falls, was graduated from Wichita Falls High School and attended Hardin Junior College there before entering North Texas State Teachers College in Denton. She is a member of the Juniod Forum and of the Cheeta Club, formedly serving the latter organization as president. She has received numerous popularity honors including selection as a princess for presentation by the Junior Forum in 1941, most popular girl in the high school, and runner-up for Hardin Junior College beauty. The groom, who is well known here, will be remembered as a star quarterback on the 1939 Electra championship football team. He was graduated from Electra High School and attended Rice Institute for three years, where he also was a member oi the varsity football team.

He is now an aviation cadet awaiting call for service with the U. S. Army Air Forces. MRS CAPERTON IS SPEAKER AT YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETING Mrs. F.

A. Caperton was the principal speaker at a meeting of the Vernon Department of Methodist Youth Fellowship at the church Sunday evening. Mrs. Caperton explained the background for the state of religion in the warring nations. She was introduced by Vera Harber Maas, vice president of the local department.

Neyland lief tor. Northwest Texas Conference young president, announced that an assembly will be held in Abilene May 31 to June 4, and asked that Local Briefs Mrs. Buster Barton and children, Sylvia Ann and Travis, of Houston are visiting Mrs. Barton's mother, Mrs. Zettie Mathews, and other relatives here.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Dixon and Mrs. Jeffie Inabit are in Dallas and Fort Worth attending market.

They are expected to return home the latter part of this week. Jake Foreman is in Fort Worth and Dallas attending market. He will return home Thursday. Mrs. R.

local department send repre- daughter, Joan. Blasingame of Houston and are Crescendo Club Meets Here With Mandy Lou Hoover Various piano selections were played at a meeting of the Cres- I cendo Club Saturday afternoon in the home of Mandy Lou Hoover, 3718 Wilbarger Street. The meeting was called to or- der by the president, Elizabeth Ann Thomas. Minutes were read and approved and program chair men for the remainder of this year were appointed. The following piano selections were played: Doris Jean Scott; Drum Pat Thomas; Pickaninny's Damans Porter.

Refreshments were served to one visitor, Patty Coleman, and the following members: Elizabeth Ann Thomas, Pat Thomas, Robert llarrold, Barbara Nichols, Demaris Porter, Carol Ann Huffman, Doris Jean Scott. Jeanine Griffiths, Mary Ann Cromwell, Jacquelyn Culbertson, Geraldine Chaffin, the hostess, Mandy Lou Hoover, and the sponsors, Mrs. Jack Eure and Mrs. A. L.

Reed. Social Calendar Tuesday. Mozart Club will meet at the Yamparika Clubhouse Tuesday 'evening at. 7:45 i MARRIED BY Miss Evelyn Daniel, IM-year-old Consolidated Aircraft clerk, and George Shoffner, an aircraft engineer at Hickain Field, Hawaii, exchanged vows over 1000 miles of telephone wire. Rev.

Hoytt Presbyterian minister, left, reads the ceremony ws Evelyn listens In by a headset just before she Will." Paul Schulz Honors Wife With Party Paul Schulz, of the Bourland community entertained with a party at his home recently, honoring Mrs. Schulz on her birthday. Various games were played during the evening, and many lovely gifts were received by the honoree. Refreshments were served to the following: Rev, and Mrs. J.

A. Birnbaum, Messrs. and Mesdames Karl Schulz, Ernest Karcher, Ernest Schur, Rimer Graf, Hugo Rummrl, Erqest Bodling, Ed Schoppa, Herman Kubitz, Gei- hard Schulz, Mrs. Mary Kieschnick, Ernest Graf, Edward Birnbaum of Fort Ord, Venue Schulz, Paul Gruetzner, Leonard Schur, Irbvlee Schulz, Charles Graf. Adeline Schoppa, Wilma Kubitz, Myrtle Karcher, Eugenia Birnbaum, Jeanelle Rurher, Marilyn Birnbaum, Bernice Karcher, Laverne Kieschnick, Ruth Marie Karcher, Mary Louise Kieschnick, Norma Jean Schulz, Dolores Graf, and the host and honoree, Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Schulz. Hillbilly Music Is Theme of Club Program Saturday "Mountaineer and Cowboy Music" was theme of the program presented by members of Junior Musicians Club when they met Saturday afternoon in the home of Misses Bottie Jo and Velva Dean May, 1911 Violet Street. Virginia Lee Nichols, vice president, presided during the meeting which opened with the group repeating the Junior Pledge and singing Our the Cowboy wax discussed by Jcannine Lawson, and in the was sung by Janet Stonesifer, Sue Smith, Lou Smith and Lois Ann McPherson. A piano solo, Around the Mountain," was offered by Brttie Jo May Group singing was led by the sponsor, Miss Selma Baird.

The meeting closed with the group repeating the club collect. I Refreshments were served to ihe following: Virginia Lee Nichols, Nancy Norwood. Lou Smith. Sue Smith, Jcannine Lawson, Lois Ann McPherson, Janet Stonesifer, Joan Beard, Eugenia Rogers, Elizabeth Ann Thomas, Miss Baird. Mrs.

P. Thomas, and the hostesses, Misses May. sentatives to the meeting. J. Mathews of Thalia, district young people's vice president, also made a brief talk.

The devotional meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, and Ben Otis Parham. president of the local Methodist Youth Fellowship, introduced P. L.

Chandler who was in charge of the fellowship hour. At the close of the hour, members of classes taught by Mrs. Key and Miss Selma Baird, served refreshments to about 30 members. visiting Mrs. parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Burchfield. LIST YOUR PROPERTY with us for We have Davis Agency. 41-30tcl ACT FAST To help prevent GOLDS from developing Put a few drops of Va-tro-nol lip each nostril at the very lirst sniffle or sneeze. Its quick action aids Nature's defenses ngmgimMm against colds.

Follow VICKS directions bmh um in folder. NEW PRICE SCHEDULE Due to rising costs of supplies following price schedule will be in ettect starting JANUARY 1ST, 1913 Wave Set Shampoo and Shampoo Oil Shampoo Set and Lash and Brow Dye, Henna Pack Duart Rinse Croquinole BEAUTY SHOP 1719 Texas 1139 1 1 iilll i mm MawBxflBg DR. THOMAS D. COX REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST wVni OFFICES AT LEUTWYLERS CREDIT JEWELERS Phone 295 Wilbarger St. WEST TEXAS PRODUCE CO.

IN WICHITA BURGLARIZED Wichita Falls, Jan. Burglars operating some time between Saturday night closing time and 7 p. m. Sunday entered the West Texas Produce Company at Mississippi and Barwise Streets, and escaped with between $25 and $30, which w'as obtained from a cash register in the establishment. The burglary was discovered at 7 Sunday night, and City Detectives L.

G. Cook and John Wiidmon, who investigated, said that entry was gained by breaking a window in the back of the establishment, and that the drawer of the cash register was pried open to obtain the money. A complete check-up was under way Sunday night to determine the exact amount of loss, and detectives and city policemen began a search for suspects in the case immediately after the first investigation was made. MRS. L.

SHARP REVIEWS BOOK AT SS CLASS SOCIAL Snow Goose" (Paul Gallico) was reviewed by Mrs. Marvin L. Sharp at a meeting of the Ala- thean Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. Johnson.

Hostesses were Mesdames Johnson, Tuss Miller and H. M. Petty. Mrs. Lester Hollobaugh, presi- dent, presided during the business session at which time it was re ported 72 visits had been made to absentees during the past month.

Mrs. Sharp is a charming book review artist. The book she reviewed told the story of a courageous man, a lovely girl and a faithful bird. Theirs was a curious story, w'ild and simple and strangely moving in its simplicity In writing it, the author demonstrated his superb narrative skill and a remarkable tenderness and vision. Refreshment swere served to Mesdames Olin Murphy, Dewey Anderson.

J. H. Riddle. E. D.

Rogers, J. E. McPherson, Joe Cannon, Lester Hollabaugh, Frank Scott, the hostesses, Mesdames Johnson, Miller and Petty and visitors, Mesdames Sharp and F. E. Hogue Wednesday Sorosis Club will hold regular; meeting at the Yamparika Club Wednesday afternoon at 3 Home Economics Club will heet at the home of Mrs.

S. E. Smith, 1511 Peck Street, Wednes-1 day afternoon at 3 Laioli Study Club will meet in home of Mrs. Frank Scott, 3507 Wilbarger, Wednesday afternoon at 3 Lottie Moon Circle of the First Baptist Church will hold a regular meeting at the church Wednesday evening at 6:15 Thursday Christ the King Hospital Auxiliary members will meet at the Home Thursday morning at 10 Resolution Asks Investigation By Congress of FCC Actions Washington, Jan. 18.

The House rules committee unani- mously approved today a resolu- tion calling for a congressional investigation of the Federal Com: munications Commission. Introduced by Representative Cox, Democrat, Georgia, an r.ouneed foe of FCC Chairman James L. Fly, the resolution must I be approved by the House before investigation can be made. Cox said he would insist on House action tomorrow, and predicted overwhelming approval. Seven Marriage Licenses Are Issued During Past Week Seven marriage licenses were issued during the past week by County Clerk R.

D. Shive. Licenses were issued to Jesse Taulbee and Mrs Beatrice Smith, both of Hobart, Cloid N. McCarty of Cado, and Miss Dolores Rose Hardzog of Elgin, Arlie Evans and Mrs. Nevada Loek- ney, boih of Mt.

View, Okla James H. Baldwin and Miss Flora Bell Shipman, both of Vernon: W. II Bel) and Mary DDial, both W. II Bell and Mary Dial, both of Sheppard Field and Miss Viola Cartwright of Vernon. One license was issued to a Negro couple, James A.

Palmer and Jewel Fay Davis, both of Vernon. It isn't TABOO any more for girls to know these truths Some girls take CARDUI, as directed, three days before to help relieve periodic pain due only to functional causes Others take it as a tonic to stimulate appetite and aid digestion by increasing the flow of gastric juices, thus helping build up strength for those demanding days to come. A 62-year record says CARDUI Try it, you Former Vernon Resident Succumbs in California Word was received here today of the death of R. K. Plummer of Long Beach, former Vernon resident.

He died in a veterans' hospital at Saw Telle, Calif Sunday evening after an illness of several weeks. He livrd in Vernon several years and married a Vernon girl, Miss Flora Hatchett, a sister of Mrs. R. L. Castlebury.

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