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Abilene Reporter-News from Abilene, Texas • Page 49

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Campus Beauties Selected by Four Abilene Christian College Classes Each of the four classes of Abilene Christian college has elected three girls to represent the in the contest for school beauties sponsored by the Prickly Six girls will be elected school beauties and each of the six will have a full page picture in the annual. Freshman nominees are Wynelle Watson, Atmore, Pat Wood, Dallas; and Billie Bearden, Oklahoma City, Okla Nominated by the sophomore class are Bobbye Holden Fort Worth; Nancy Montgomery, Tulsa, and Joyce Tabor, Levelland. Representing juniors are Jo Reagan, Browmvood; Deen Bartlett, Haskell; and Shannon Daniel Perryton. Seniors nominated Violet Simpson, Hawley; Jody Powers, 334 Portland, Abilene; and June Linn Estes, Rosebud. Students Feted At Open House Mr.

and Mrs. O. G. Willis, 110 Merchant hosted an open house honoring thier daughter, Margaret "and son, Charles Grant Wil- 'lis who visiting their parents from Austin, where they are students in the University of Texas. Charles Grant Willis Is a senior Industrial engineering major and Miss Willis is a junior student majoring in dietetics.

Sallie L. Willis of Fort Worth and R. P. Willis of Wichita Falls. WJM-C in the house parly.

present were Barbara Riddle. Don Riddle. Calvin Cowden, John Crutchficld, Belly Crulchfield Dwight Tomb, Pierson, William King, Barbara Bentley, Ada Guinn, Rulh Hamilton, Pat Mc- Grubbs, Bobby Buclcs, Roy Lee Fuller, Sandra Tilled, Margare Belh Blackwell, Nona Mae Snow Mary Belh Snow, Ann Hall, Gou Cook, Tommy Blakncy, Hun litKinley. Bobby Fielder, 'Mary Annett Willis and Ben Turner. TO BUY BUILD REPAIR Fair Approval) CASSLE CASSLE REALTORS-INSURANCE 141 Cypress Phone 2-1381 LOANS ON YOUR Auto Salary Furniture No Delay No Co-signers Needed Compare These Below Rates.

of 12 Monthly IS Month? Loon Payments Payments 100 9.46 7.68 2001 18.92 15.36 300 28.38 23.04 400 37.83 30.71 500 47.29 38.39 1,000 94.57 76.77 Other Amount In Proportion No Deduction or Other Chorees You Receive the Full Amount plan Include! both disability ind Life" Insurance. Pays Your pay mc.nl In case, at slcltnist or accident. Jilyii i balance In event c-r ij death. Liberal Credit Prompt Service 950 North 2nd Phone 8504 LARRY McDANIEL, Mgr. Carlton-Willis Marriage Read NORTON, Dec.

-Charlene Carlton, daughter of Mrs. J. D. Carlton of Norton, became the bride of Roy Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dick Willis of Lawn, in a candlelight service read at the Abilene home of the bride's sister. Mrs. 0. C. Davis, and Mr.

Davis by L. Arnold Watson, minister of (lie North Side Church of Christ in Abilene. The bride wore a b'luc dress headed in silver with a corsage of while caranatlons and black accessories. She was carrying a white Bible and a white sheer handkerchief. The maid of honor, Helen Mecks.

wore a suit of light blue wool, black accessories and while carnation corsage. Tubby IVHiis, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Burl Smith and Miss Meeks presided at the refreshment table during a wedding reception in the Davis home. The reception rooms were decorated with while tapers in candelabra, white chrysanthemums and fern.

A graduate of Norton high school, the bride has been employed at Woolsworth company in Abilene. The bridegroorn, who is a Lawn high school graduate and a velcr- an wilh 27 monlhs overseas duty, is an employe of Galbraith Electric company in Abilene, where Ihe couple will live at 614 Cedar. Betty Frazier, Dee Arrington Exchange Vows LUEDEBS. Dec, -Betty Frazier. daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Frazier and Dee Arrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M.

Arringlon were married December 6 In the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Earl Yates at Stamford. The Rev. Fred Moreland, pastor of the Corinth Baptist church read the ceremony. Both the bride and bridegroom are graduates of Lueders high school.

They are living in Cisco where the bridegroom is employed by Humble Oil co. Attending the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frazier and Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Arrington of Leuders, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Engles and daughter, Carolyn of Stamford: Mr.

and Mrs. Roger Frazicr of Rule, W. C. Burton and Peggy and Dick Frazier of Lueders. Wylie Bulldogs Feted at Dinner WYLIE.

Dec. 26--(RNS)--Will the school colors, purple and gold as predominating decoralion nole members of Ihe Wylie foolbal squad were honored at the annua banquet in the high school aitdi lorium. Frank Coalson served as loast master and the invocation wa: given- by Bill Coalson. Others on the program won Hena Bozarth, Herman Warford Mas-one Davis, Peggy Springfield Morlct Haynes, Caroline Simmons Juanila Staess and Christine Scott A. W.

Wakeficld, coach and grade school principal, was speak er. Coach Rayburn Landers rec ognizcd members of the Bulldog team who had lellercd in foolball They were Earl Dean Franklin James Trammell, Max Warford, Joe Sellers. Perry Steward, Ray Bcrtrand, Billy Brulon, Jack Vinson Bob Holiowell. Lewis Mat thews, Bill Ballard, Douglas Scl lers, Johnnie A R. Donald.

Charles Dan Burns, Roy D. Williams and Thorn as Burns. Tfrt ASJLEHI MWKTCT-KM and about Abilene, Texas, Sunday, December 28, 1947 Buffalo Gap News Happenings BUFFALO GAP. Dec. 26-IRNS) --Mrs.

J. S. Cole and children Martha and Judy have returnee from Carlsbad, N. M. where Ihey visiled Mrs.

Coles' sisler Mrs. Her berl Gee and her brother, W. A Martin. Mr. and Mrs.

Cole recenl ly to Buffalo Gap from Robert Neill and Ona Pollcr of Amarillo spent the weekend with his father Alex Neill and sister. Roma Neill in the Lake Abilene community. Odie Lee Johnson, employed in Carlsbad, N. M. has been visiting his parenls, Mr.

and Mrs. Q. M. Johnson and other relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. James Slocklon of San Angelo have been gucsls of Slocklon's parenls, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Slocklon and Mrs. Slocklon'l parents, Mr.

and Mrs. T. L. Vanv adore. Mrs.

John Deal of El Paso is here lo several days in Ihe home 'of her fosler parenls, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Klncaid.

Ps YOU SUFFER FROM TOMACH I OR COLON DISORDERS CONSULT THI McMURRAIN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC I 137 GroM' 'hone 4452 I Three Hosts Give Holiday Coffee In Stamford Home STAMFORD, Dec. 26--(RNS)-- A Christmas coffee was held at the home of Mrs. Tom Jennings recently with Mrs. Jennings, Mrs R. C.

Giles and Mrs. George I Kinney as host. The Jennings home was decorated for Ihe Chrislmas season, lighted decorated tree and mantel arrangements of evergreens, red tapers and colored Christmas tree ornaments were featured in the living room. Three white-robed choir boys holding red candles, surrounded by sprays of evergreens and red berries ornamented Ihe coffee table. In the dining room, the table was covered with white linen cul- work clolh and ccnlcred wilh a large white candle in the center of an arrangement of evergreen and multicolored ornaments.

The buffet repealed the Chrislmas motif. Mrs. John A. Willoughby, Mrs. J.

O. Calhoun and Mrs. H. J. Moreland alternated in presiding at Ihe coffee service during the hours and Mrs.

Chesler Burion and Jackie Jennings assisted in Ihe dining room. Girl Seoul 1 Troop Has Western Party ROSCOE, Dec. 26-- (RNS)-- A western party for more than 30 Girl Scouls and their gucsls was given at the Scout Hut by Troop Mrs. Ray Ifcndrlcks and Mrs. fidd Dodtjs had charge of the Santa Anna Club Members Are Party Hosts SANTA ANNA.

Dec. 27--(RNS) --Attending the Needlecrafl club's annual party of the season at the Hotel Santa Anna dining room were Mrs. Earl Walkins, Mrs. Dovie Mrs. J.

R. Banister, Mrs. W. H. Kingsbery.

Mrs. W. R. Kelley. Mrs.

R. Mrs Tom Wheatlcy, Mrs. Taylor Wheeler, Mrs. Lillian Pctitt, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs.

Edd Wallace, Mrs. T. T. Perry. Mrs.

T. H. Upton. Mrs. F.

W. Turner. Mrs. Curtis Collins, Mrs. D.

R. Hill, Mrs. O. A. Etheredge, Mrs.

A. D. Longbrake, Mrs. Jodie Matthews and Mrs. Charles Ing.

Ellen Richards was holiday host for the Home Demonstration club party, which was attended by approximately 25 members. Retiring officers were presented gifts. Assisting with the parly were Mrs. VI. A.

Standly, and Mrs. Arthur Talley. An annual party for members of the Self Culture club was held in the home o( Mrs. Hardy Blue. Participating on a program were Mrs.

L. 0. Garrclt, Mrs. J. R.

Banister, Mrs. Harry Crews, and Mrs. Ollie Weaver. Olhers present Mrs. Chap Eeds.

Mrs. Preston Bailey. Mrs. Norval Wylie, Mrs. A.

D. Donliam Mrs. L. Harris, Mrs. F.

J. Payne, Mrs. S. R. Smith, Mrs.

Henry Price, Mrs. Elgean Shield and Mrs. A. L. Oder.

Members of the Sam Davis chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, were guests for a seasonal parly in Mrs. N. D. Wylie's home.

Carolyn Ray played several accordion numbers, and program parts were given by Mrs. Henry Campbell, Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. Scth Risingcr. Guests included Mrs.

J. R. Banister, Mrs. J. F.

Goen, Mrs. Basil Cilmore, Mrs. A. L. Oder, Mrs.

II. W. Kingsbery, Mrs. G. Teagle Lonella Chambers, Jettie Kirkpal- rick and Dora Kirkpatrick.

Wylie Class Host At School Tea Wi'LIE, Dec. 26-- (RNS)-All high school sludents and their parents were honored at a tea given by the third year homemaking class in the homemaking cottage. A donation for needy families was taken at the tea. Approximately 125 guests were greeted by members of the class, assisted by a group of teachers and high school and class favorites. L.

H. Hcrndons Are Hosts at Open House ANSON, Dec. and Mrs. L. H.

Herndon, who have moved to their new home south of Anson, held open house for friends and relatives recently. The houseparty Included Betty Sue Berry. Patty Herndon, Lois Shirley, Dollie Herndon, Mary Frances Griffith and Lettye Faye Eason, Catherine Sturges, J. Hale Jr. Wed in San Angelo BALLINGER, Dec.

Catherine Sturges, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sturges, Sr.

of Ballinger became the bride oE Will J. Hale, Jr. of Mr and Mrs. Will J. Hale, of San Angelo in a ceremony read in the home of the bride's brother, J.

C. Sturges, Jr. of San Angelo. The Rev. B.

0. Wood, pastor of the First Presbyterian church solemnized the service before an improvised altar of baskets of white gladioluses and white candles in front of a fireplace. Mrs. Dallas Goss played wedding music and Mr. Goss sang prenuptial solos.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an acjua gabardine suit with a pink blouse and hat. She carried white Bible topped with an orchid showered with ribbon of a a pink and orchid. A reception followed (he ceremony. After the wedding trip, the couple is living lit San Angelo. The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of San Angelo High school.

Mrs. Hale has been attending Texas Christian University in Forl Worth and Hale, an ex-serviceman, Is employed in San An- Janice Cooper, Weldon Take Vows in Candlelight Ceremony Mariage vowj lor Janice Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Maxwell, 2325 Cedar, and Billy Charles Wcldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dec Weldon, 1141 Ross, were read Friday evening by W. R. Smith, vice president of Abilene Christian college, in a candlelight ring service at his homo.

The bride Wore a while wool suit with brown accessories and carried a white Bible topped with gardenias. Her maid of honor, Betty Jo Martin, was wearing a beige suit with brown accessories. Bill Brazeltun of Abilene as best man. A wedding reception for the couple was given at the home of the bridegroom's parents, where Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Brallon assisted in entertaining. Mrs, Weldon attended Abilene high school and Abilene Christian college academy and has recently Neldo Faye Jones Lonnie Lockley Jr. Marry in Tuscola POTOSI, Dec. 26--(RNS)--The marriage of Nelda Faye Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

M. A. Jones of Tuscola and Lonnie Lockley son of Don Lockley of Potosi was solemnized in Tuscola, November 22 it has been announced. The service was read by the Rev. J.

Alvis Cooley, pastor of the Methodist church of Tuscola. Mrs. Hoyt Bynum, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Hoyt Bynum, was best man. The bride Is a graduate of Tuscola high school and has been employed in Abilene. The bridegroom spent three years in the Army, two of which were spent overseas.

He is now employed in Abilene where the couple is living. been employed it Retail association. The bridegroom, who graduated from Abilene high school and attended Baylor university, has been In the Navy since 1946. A seaman first class, the bridegroom is classified as an acrogra- pher and has attended Naval Aero- logy schools at Jacksonville, and Lakehurst, N. J.

The couple left immediately following the reception for Corpus Christi, where the bridegroom Is now stalioned. DR. JOE BUSBY CHIROPRACTOR Spinogrophic Xth. Floor Mims Phone 5709 PIT BARBECUE AT THE CHUCK WAGON Old fashioned barbecue cooked in' in old fashioned pit. Barbecue sandwiches and barbecue to go.

If you don't like it you havfl an ulcer. II a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily except Sunday. 4th and Cedar on the down town parking lot.

Ph. 2-0556 Do it tpday LOOK OVER your Insurance policies fre- quently. It Is quite likely you may find that ioitie policies do not fuly protect you. Place full confidence in this insurance agency to insurance that really protects. Motz Curtis Haskell Club Gives Christmas Cantata HASELL, Dec.

26. --(RNS)-- The annual Christmas cantata sponsored by the Haskell club was directed by Mrs. S. E. Corvin and featured junior and adult choirs.

Mrs. O. E. Patterson was accompanist for the program, which was given in the First Methodist church. The Rev.

A. G. MikuU told the Christmas slory, and Mrs. Mikula gave a reading. The Rev.

Harold S. Wise and the Rev. James E. Harrell led prayers. Soloists in can- ala were Jean Conner, Mrs.

Corvin, Mrs. Mary H. Martin, Mrs. John H. Banks, Dr.

Gertrude Robinson, Mrs. Eugene Tonn, Mrs. Cecil Bradley, and Mrs. Floyd look. Piano Pupils Give Recital in Hermleigh HERMLEIGH, Dec.

26--(RNS)- Urs. Swance E. Weslover, public ichool music teacher, presented the ollowing piano pupils in a recital- Jlelhti Hudtlleslon, Don loknlscli, Christine Davis, lobinson, June Dean Adams, Donnie Joe May, Sandra Kay Leech, Jo Brock, Patricia Ann Davis, Cemp McMillan, Patsy Ann Davidon, Shirley Gillum, Sue Ann Mayo. D. P.

Ammons Palsy Andrews 'ohnnye Mae Fargason, Annie Rae Dayman, Hope Fargaspn and Juan- la Simmons, BETTER CREPE DRESSES Price ALL WOOL SUITS $49.75 Off A Wool Price 1 Group Lovely Lace Trim I (Short) Better Lines Vz Price i $hO6S A.

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